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Lutron Electronics RadioTouch RTA-RS232 Setup And Installation Manual

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RTA-RS232
Setup and Installation Guide
For RadioTouch
A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Programming
and Operating the Lutron
Note: Please leave this manual with facility manager.
RadioTouch
TM
RTA-RS232
Radio Frequency
Interface
INTERFACE CONTROL
PELV(CLASS 2:USA)
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Display
Power
9V
RS232 Connector
AC IN
Status
Left
Right
LED
Scroll
Scroll
Mode
Enter
Address
Power
TX
RX
OR
See the RTA-RS232 Setup Guide for interface
Optional Terminal
programming and operation instructions. For
Block Connector
additional system details consult the
RadioTouch
Installers Guide, which is
TM
included with each RadioTouch
Controller.
1 2 3
TM
RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;
5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103
P/N 500-9258 Rev A
For additional assistance call the Lutron Technical
(800) 523-9466.
Support Center at
RS232 Interface
TM
RadioTouch
TM
®
RadioTouch
RTA-RX-F-SC
TM
Radio Frequency Controller
LISTED 243C
Ind. Cont. Eq.
Coopersburg, PA 18036
RECEIVER SWITCH SETTINGS
STATUS INDICATOR OPERATION
1. UP-Preset Lock
DN.-Preset Adj.
ON - Burn-in Mode
2. UP-Occ. Sensor
DN.-Emerg. Set.
Slow Blink -Normal Operation Mode
3. UP-FDB Mode
DN.-ECO Mode
Fast Blink - Program Mode
Very Fast Blink - Receiving RF Data
4. UP-OFF
DN.-Min. Light
5. UP-Auto ON
DN.-Manual ON
SHADE SWITCH SETTINGS
See Installers Guide for System
1. UP-A/C Shades
Addressing and Programming Instructions
Receiver
Powered
Status
Program
Shade
Settings
When Lit
Indicator
Button
Settings
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3
1 2 3
4
5
6 7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
0-10 V Shade
Switch Closures
Occ. Sensor
RS232 Interface
®
DN.-Normal Oper.
Burn-in
Button
ON
OFF

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  • Page 1 Installers Guide, which is included with each RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 2 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. RadioTouch...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 - Installation Overview of the RS232 Interface Overview ................................4 Installing an RS232 Interface Installation ................................ 5 Section 2 - Start-Up Determine zone type and number ........................8 Configuring zone types ........................... 9 Adding a zone on the RS232 Interface to a RadioTouch Controller ............

  • Page 4: Overview Of The Rs232 Interface

    Controller. button scrolls will turn OFF. To restore the display, press and RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. the left This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;...

  • Page 5: Installing An Rs232 Interface

    1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following • Construction of walls separating system U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;...
  • Page 6 Power included with each RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. See the RTA-RS232 Setup Guide for interface This product may be covered by one or more of the following Optional Terminal U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;...
  • Page 7 Installers Guide, which is 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...

  • Page 8: Determine Zone Type And Number

    Programming the RS232 Interface NOTE: Leave the completed table below with Step 1 Determine zone type and the building or A/V maintenance group. This number information is important in system troubleshooting and reprogramming. Fill in the table below before beginning to program your RadioTouch RS232 Interface.

  • Page 9: Configuring Zone Types

    RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 10 Installers Guide, which is 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...

  • Page 11: Adding A Zone On The Rs232 Interface To A Radiotouch

    Controller. 1 2 3 seconds. The LED display will begin flashing RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 12 RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; and settle at 50% light output. If you are using 5,838,226;...
  • Page 13 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. buttons until the display starts to sequence This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;...

  • Page 14: Set Data Flow Control Method

    Controller. 1 2 3 software flow control, continue with Step 4. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 15 Installers Guide, which is 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...

  • Page 16: Notes On Protocol

    Notes on Protocol Purpose This document describes the commands available to control a RadioTouch system via the RadioTouch RS232 Interface, Model Number RTA-RS232. Communication Settings To configure your device to talk to the RadioTouch RTA-RS232 Interface, use the data conventions listed below.
  • Page 17 Notes on Protocol Zones A zone is an accessory, or group of accessories, such as lights or Sivoia Motorized Shades, controlled ® simultaneously as a single unit. The RadioTouch RS232 Interface can control up to 10 zones, numbered 0 through 9. Each zone can be configured as lights, Sivoia Motorized Shades, or Contact Closures.
  • Page 18 Notes on Protocol Reply Back The RTA-RS232 has the ability to reply to the host whether it processed the last command successfully or not. This mode can be turned on or off. If Reply Back is turned on, and the RTA-RS232 successfully processes a command, the RTA-RS232 will respond to the host with: ~OK<CR>...
  • Page 19 Notes on Protocol Command Set General Command Structure All commands are sent as ASCII characters. Numerical data fields are the ASCII representation of the decimal value. There should be no spaces between characters. Each command has a prefix, a limited number of fields, and an end character.

  • Page 20: Command Summary

    Command Summary RTA-RS232 Commands Command Description Page This command will set the indicated zone to a specific preset level This command sets the intended zone to a specific level between the maximum and minimum levels BSTP This command informs the RTA-RS232 to RAISE or LOWER the level for the indicated zone ESTP This command informs the RTA-RS232 to cease raising or lowering the zone...

  • Page 21: Device Control Commands

    Device Control Commands RTA-RS232 Commands PS – Go to a preset level This command will set the indicated zone to a specific predetermined preset level. :PS,[Zone Number],[Preset Number]<CR> Zone Number Affected Zone (0-9) Preset Number Preset number for Affected Zone to go to (1-16) Example: :PS,6,5<CR>...
  • Page 22 Device Control Commands Preset Commands for Contact Closure Output Zones Five (5) contact closure outputs are available on a RadioTouch RTA-RX-F-SC Controller and can be accessed via the RS232 Interface using presets 1–5. Contact closure outputs in the RadioTouch system are primarily used to control AC motorized window treatments and projection screens.

  • Page 23: Xc - Explicit Command

    Device Control Commands XC – Explicit Command This command sets the intended zone to a specific level between the maximum and minimum levels. :XC,[Zone Number],[Level]<CR> Zone Number Affected Zone (0-9) Level Level to set Affected Zone - See Table 1 for in-depth explanation Examples: :XC,1,57<CR>...

  • Page 24: Bstp - Begin Step

    Device Control Commands BSTP – Begin Step This command informs the RTA-RS232 to RAISE or LOWER the level for the indicated zone. The RTA-RS232 will continuously RAISE or LOWER the zone level until the RTA-RS232 receives the End Step command (ESTP), or until the RTA-RS232 times out.

  • Page 25: Sps - Set Preset

    Device Control Commands SPS – Set Preset This command will program the preset level to the current light level or Sivoia Shade position. In order to ® program a preset, DIP Switch #1 on the RadioTouch RF Controller needs to be in the down position or the PSA (enter Preset Adjust Mode) command must have already been sent.

  • Page 26: Configuration Commands

    Configuration Commands Configuration Commands The following commands will configure the RTA-RS232 product. Each is prefixed with the CON command. When setting the RTA-RS232 configurations, the host must first enter Configuration Mode on the RTA- RS232. After completing the configurations, the host must then exit Configuration Mode on the RTA- RS232.

  • Page 27: Ack - Turning Acknowledgments On Or Off

    Configuration Commands ACK – Turning Acknowledgments ON or OFF This command turns Acknowledgment Mode ON or OFF. The default setting for Acknowledgment Mode is OFF. :CON,ACK,[Status]<CR> Status Turns Acknowledgment Mode ON Turns Acknowledgment Mode OFF Example: :CON,ACK,ON<CR> Turns Acknowledgment Mode ON ADD/DELETE –...

  • Page 28: Monitoring Control

    Monitoring Control RTA-RS232 Responses Prompt This response from the RTA-RS232 informs the Host that the RTA-RS232 is ready to accept another command. Once the Host issues a command, it must wait for a prompt before another command may be sent. !<CR>...

  • Page 29: Ack

    Monitoring Control This response from the RTA-RS232 informs the Host when a command was successfully processed. Reply Back must be turned ON for the RTA-RS232 to issue this response. Example: :PS,6,5<CR> Sets the level for Zone #6 to preset level #5, from Host ~OK<CR>...

  • Page 30: Section 4 - Advanced Programming

    1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. configuration mode. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 31 RadioTouch Controller. notify you that you are in programming mode, RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581;...
  • Page 32 Controller. 1 2 3 buttons until the display starts to sequence RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103 (approximately 5 seconds).

  • Page 33: Modifying Reply Back Settings

    RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 configuration mode. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 34 Installers Guide, which is included with each RadioTouch Controller. 1 2 3 RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. See the RTA-RS232 Setup Guide for interface Optional Terminal This product may be covered by one or more of the following programming and operation instructions.

  • Page 35: Modifying Acknowledgment Settings

    Installers Guide, which is 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442, 5,982,103...
  • Page 36 1 2 3 included with each RadioTouch Controller. RadioTouch is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; See the RTA-RS232 Setup Guide for interface 5,838,226;...

  • Page 37: Section 5 - Operation

    Operation Setting up scenes that can be accessed and modified from a Tabletop or Wall Control for single zone types It is very easy to generate scenes composed of zones of the same type, i.e. Lights. See the following steps and example.
  • Page 38 Operation Step D:Adjust light levels to the desired levels. Step E: Select a preset to contain the scene First, enter Preset Adjust Mode by using the settings and save the Zone Levels to the PSA command or put Dip Switch #1 in the Preset.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Scenes That Cannot Be Accessed From Tabletop Or Wall Controls Or That Contain Multiple Zone Types

    Operation Setting up Scenes that cannot be accessed from Tabletop or Wall Controls or that contain multiple zone types It is possible to generate scenes that cannot be accessed from other Tabletop or Wall Controls in the system or that contain different zone types, i.e. Lights and Sivoia Shades.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The RS232 Interface appears to Loss of power. Check circuit breaker. not be working at all and the Check connection at unit. Power LED is OFF. Faulty power supply. Verify power supply is operating properly. The RS232 Interface does not Communication cable is miswired.
  • Page 41 Notes RadioTouch Setup Guide for RTA-RS232...
  • Page 42 Notes RadioTouch Setup Guide for RTA-RS232...
  • Page 43 Notes RadioTouch Setup Guide for RTA-RS232...
  • Page 44 If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, call the toll-free Lutron Technical Support Center . Please provide exact Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., reserves the right to make model number when calling. improvements or changes in its products without prior (800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)

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