Armacost Lighting DIM2IN1-RFUC Instructions

2-in-1 LED Dimmer With RF Wireless Touchpad
Model # DIM2IN1-RFUC
The Armacost Lighting 2-in-1
LED Dimmer with RF Wireless
Touchpad provides remote switching
and dimming for low voltage LED
lighting. It works through walls and
doors up to 100 ft. away. Using
radio frequency (RF) technology, it
eliminates the need to run wires from
the LED lighting to the remote switch
location, and is useful in projects
where installing new cabling can be
diffi cult. With this model, use either
the rotary knob dimmer receiver
or the remote touchpad for 2-way
switching and brightness control.
Features RF pairing technology for expandability and multi-zone lighting
control. One wireless remote touchpad can be paired to control and
synchronize multiple dimmer receivers in the same area, or multiple
touchpad/receiver sets can control different zones of lighting in the same
area, each using a unique frequency code, without cross interference.
Includes rotary knob dimmer (receiver unit), designer-style wireless touchpad
(transmitter), optional designer insert plate and hardware, mounting screws and
drywall anchors. Also includes one 12V alkaline battery (27A) for transmitter.
Both the rotary knob dimmer recever and wireless touchpad can be surface
mounted to any wall or installed in any standard switch box.
Easily surface
mounts using
screw down
tabs.
Or install
in wall using
supplied
insert plate.
WIRELESS TOUCHPAD TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION
Surface mount touchpad transmitter or install in wall.
Designer-style wall plate Easily mount to any
and screws included. wall or fl at surface
(screws and anchors
included).
Tabs are
break-away
removable
for some
installations
Minimum
unobstructed
box or bracket
opening:
1 / " (47mm) X
7
8
2 / " (72mm)
7
8
Dimmer
Receiver
Wireless
Transmitter
PATENT PENDING
Can be installed in wall
in some electrical boxes or
by using a low voltage wall
plate mounting bracket.
Touchpad may not fi t some smaller
electrical boxes. See minimum
size dimensions
and choose an
appropriate
electrical box or
mounting bracket.
Some installations
may require the
removal of tabs
as shown, simply
Typical Low
break away with
Voltage Wall Plate
Mounting Bracket
wire cutters.
Note: Compatible with some, but
not all, switch plates made by other
manufacturers.
WIRING AND CONNECTING
For use only with 12V DC or 24V DC low voltage single color LED
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lighting. Do not connect this device to 120V AC current.
Do not connect more than one dimmer to a power supply in the same
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circuit. Doing so will cause the LED lights to fl icker.
The dimmer receiver unit can be connected anywhere between your low voltage
power supply and your LED lighting.
STANDARD
ELECTRONIC DC OUTPUT LED DIMMER
POWER SUPPLY (wireless ready)
120V
AC
12 or
24V DC
Plug in or
direct wire
When used in an RV or boat interior application, dimmer can be direct wired
to on-board 12V or 24V vehicle battery.
Be sure to maintain + / – polarity. Red wires are + (positive) black wires are – (negative).
Low voltage wires from
the power supply connect
to the left side or 12-24V
input as indicated on the
green terminal block. Wires
that go to the LED lighting
power supply)
connect to the right side of
the terminal block.
Failure to observe polarity may damage the dimmer and void the warranty.
IMPORTANT
Use only with 12V or 24V DC constant voltage electronic power supplies.
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Not compatible with magnetic power supplies or low voltage power
supplies with AC output.
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes,
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low voltage Class 2 circuit. If you are unclear as to how to install and
wire this product, contact a qualifi ed electrician.
Do not exceed 8 amp load (96 watts when used with 12V LEDs or 192
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watts when used with 24V LEDs.
Use only insulated staples or plastic ties to secure cords and wires.
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Route and secure wires so they will not be pinched or damaged.
For wire runs inside of walls, use certifi ed CL2 or better cabling and
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appropriate mounting hardware.
Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring in the same runs as AC main
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power. If AC and low voltage wires cross, keep them at 90-degree angles.
Units are for dry location only; if used outdoors, keep in a dry location.
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Wireless function may not operate properly in close-to-freezing weather.
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To convert dimmer receiver unit for in-wall installation
Carefully remove rotary knob and install
insert plate on top of dimmer as shown.
Secure with washer and hex nut. Dimmer
can now be mounted into standard switch
box. Finish by installing designer-style
switch cover plate (sold separately at most
home improvement stores). Remove green
quick connect terminal block for easier wire
routing. Route wires with terminal block then
snap terminal block back into dimmer.
For better LED brightness, keep voltage drop to a minimum
Voltage drop is a natural occurrence in all low voltage lighting systems. It only
becomes undesirable if you notice the brightness in one area of your lighting is
objectionably different than another area. As a practical approach to installing
LED lights, test your lighting prior to fi nal installation. If voltage drop appears to
be a concern, use shorter lengths of DC power feed wires or switch to a thicker
gauge wire (lower AWG number). For an online voltage drop calculator, visit
armacostlighting.com/installation.
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2-IN-1
LED TAPE LIGHT
12 or
24V DC
WIRELESS LED DOWN LIGHTS
TRANSMITTER
12-24V DC
input (from
low voltage
output on
Maintain +/– polarity
This tab can be removed when
installing in smaller box
12-24V
DC output
(connect to
LED lighting)
Insert plate