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AuroRa
Package Installation Guide
®
Read all instructions before installing the AuroRa system.
The AuroRa installation guide is designed to help you plan and
complete the installation of your AuroRa Lighting Control System.
Refer to the information included in this guide to
learn about the following:
AuroRa lighting control package contents
•
How to install AuroRa dimmers/switches
•
How to operate your system
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How to expand the system's capability
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Please leave installation guide with resident homeowner.
AR-ENT-2S3D-XX
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- Page 1 AuroRa Package Installation Guide AR-ENT-2S3D-XX ® Read all instructions before installing the AuroRa system. The AuroRa installation guide is designed to help you plan and complete the installation of your AuroRa Lighting Control System. Refer to the information included in this guide to learn about the following: AuroRa lighting control package contents •...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
/ switches to control receptacles, motor- Note: Changes or modifications not expressly operated or transformer-supplied appliances. approved by Lutron Electronics Co. may void the To avoid fire, shock or death, if you cannot clearly user’s authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
table of contents Installing your system is simple. We recommend you read through all the instructions and safety information before starting. Choose from the topics below to help guide you through the process. Important Safety Information Before You Begin (AuroRa package contents) ®... -
Page 4: Before You Begin (Aurora ® Package Contents)
AuroRa before you begin ® AuroRa package contents Switches Dimmers Designer inserts Wireless Controller Rooms RF Communication Entry System Visor rubber footpads Kitchen Advanced Foyer Grge Ext Bridge Family Power All On All Off Wireless Wireless Controller Central Antenna Master Control Label sheets Controller wall mount... -
Page 5: Selecting Dimmer/Switch Locations
selecting dimmer/switch locations Decide which lights you want to control with dimmers/switches Choose your dimmer/switch locations: Suggested Locations: 1 (Switch): 1 (Switch): Entry • 2 (Switch): 2 (Switch): Kitchen • 3 (Dimmer): 3 (Dimmer): Foyer • 4 (Dimmer): 4 (Dimmer): Garage Exterior •... -
Page 6: Installing A Dimmer/Switch
installing a dimmer/switch Installing an AuroRa Your first step is to identify how many switches control the lights you ® dimmer/switch is as simple have decided to add to your system. as replacing a light switch This is important so that you use the correct installation instructions. •... -
Page 7: Replacing Switches With Aurora Dimmers/Switches
replacing switches with AuroRa dimmers/switches ® Write down how many existing switches control the lights you selected as 1–5 on your master control. Rooms Your locations: Number of existing switches: Entry Switch Kitchen Foyer Switch Grge Ext Dimmer Family Dimmer All On All Off Dimmer... - Page 8 lights controlled by one switch WARNING Turn power off at To avoid fire, shock or corresponding circuit death, turn power off breaker or remove fuse at corresponding circuit breaker or remove fuse. Remove wallplate ✓ Helpful Hint: Save your wallplate and screws. ✓...
- Page 9 Install dimmer or switch A. Connect the green or bare wire (ground Dimmer Switch wire) to the green wire on the dimmer/switch brass screws neutral wire brass screws neutral wire Wire with a wire connector. Connector B. Connect one wire to the black screw on the dimmer/switch.
- Page 10 lights controlled by two switches WARNING Turn power off at circuit To avoid fire, shock or breaker or remove fuse death, turn power off at corresponding circuit breaker or remove fuse. Remove wallplate ✓ Helpful Hint: Save your wallplate and screws. ✓...
- Page 11 Install dimmer or switch A. Connect the green or bare wire (ground Dimmer Switch wire) to the green wire neutral wire on the dimmer/switch Wire brass screws brass screws neutral wire with a wire connector. Connector B. Connect the tagged wire to the black colored screw on the dimmer/switch.
- Page 12 lights controlled by three or more switches WARNING Turn power off at circuit To avoid fire, shock or breaker or remove fuse death, turn power off at corresponding circuit breaker or remove fuse. Remove wallplate ✓ Helpful Hint: Save your wallplate and screws. ✓...
- Page 13 Uninstall switch A. Tag the wire attached to Figure 4A Figure 4B the different colored screw. This screw is usually labeled COMMON. B. Disconnect the wires from the switch. NOTE: If intending to install an AuroRa ® switch in this location, ensure 4 (ground wire) neutral is available before Neutral...
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Page 14: Setting Up The Master Control
setting up the master control Select a location and plug in to a standard wall outlet ✓ Helpful Hint: Place the master control where you will want to control lights throughout your home. Suggested locations: Master Control Bedside table • Kitchen counter •... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Central Antenna
setting up the central antenna Find the approximate center of your system ✓ Helpful Hint: The central antenna works best within 30 ft. of your master control and dimmers/switches. Rooms Entry Kitchen Central Antenna Foyer (30 ft.) Grge Ext Family All On All Off Master Control... -
Page 16: Installing The Wireless Controller
installing the wireless controller The wireless controller 1. On a vehicle’s visor using the supplied visor clip may be mounted in a variety 2. Placed on a table using the rubber footpads of ways: 3. Mounted on a wall using the wall bracket Visor mount A. -
Page 17: How To Operate The System
how to operate the system Monitor and control lights throughout the home from one place Rooms Turn individual room device on or Entry off; dimmers turn on to slider level. LED indicates device is on. Kitchen Foyer Double-tap turns light on to 100%. -
Page 18: Adding To The System
adding to the system An AuroRa system can be expanded to control ten AuroRa The central antennas should ® dimmers/switches by bridging two AuroRa systems together. be at least 3 ft. apart and within 60 ft. of each other when Bridging Two AuroRa Systems Together bridging two systems. -
Page 19: Activating Additional Wireless Controllers
adding to the system Activating additional wireless controllers All On All Off Favorite (add up to nine additional, ten total) Before additional wireless controllers can be used to control lights in the AuroRa system, they must be activated. Wireless Controller ®... -
Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
frequently asked questions How far away can I use All On All Off Favorite my wireless controller? Wireless Controller* RF Communication System Visor Advanced Bridge Power * 100 ft. typical range in any direction from the central antenna What is the range of the The central antenna has a radio frequency range of at least 30 ft. -
Page 21: Wiring Diagrams
wiring diagrams Dimmers Switches 1. Switches are UL listed for use with all incandescent, WARNING halogen, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low- To avoid risk of fire or equipment dammage, voltage, magnetic fluorescent and electronic use dimmers with 120 V~ incandescent fluorescent ballasts. lighting fixtures only. -
Page 22: General Information
general information Dimmers and switches CAUTION CAUTION See Important Safety Information (p. 2). To avoid overheating or possible damage to dimmer / switch or other equipment follow the load capacities in table below for multi-ganged 2. Install in accordance with all national and local dimmers / switches. - Page 23 general information 12. Wire Preparation: Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length indicated by the strip gauge on the back of the dimmer/switch. Back view of dimmer Push-in: To reinstall, simply insert wire by hand. Use #14 AWG solid copper wire only. Insert wires fully. DO NOT use stranded or twisted wire.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Dimmers/switches Central antenna is not Ensure that plug on the rear of do not respond to the powered. the central antenna is inserted wireless controller. fully and that the unit is plugged in to a live wall receptacle. The wireless controller may Move the wireless controller be out of communication... - Page 25 troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Dimmer/switch keeps Unit has been wired Refer to wiring instructions. turning on and off. incorrectly. Wattage is under See number 2 under either recommended minimum load. Dimmers or Switches on page 21. 2 or more AuroRa dimmers/ Remove and replace ®...
- Page 26 notes Lutron Need help? Contact Lutron Technical Support 24/7: 800.523.9466...
- Page 27 U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,637,930; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442; 5,982,103; 6,687,487; 6,803,728; 7,091,672; D428,855 and corresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron, AuroRa, and the sunburst logo are registered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Need help? Contact Lutron Technical Support 24/7: 800.523.9466 Lutron...
- Page 28 800.523.9466 Other countries call: +1.610.282.3800 Fax: +1.610.282.3090 Visit us on the web at www.lutron.com/aurora Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. 7200 Suter Road Coopersburg, PA 18036 © 05/2008 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Made and printed in the U.S.A. P/N 044-143 Rev. C...
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