RD124
A10 120 VAC, 300W, Plug-in Dimmer
Two prong plug to
120 VAC Outlet
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure your installation will conform to all applicable codes and requirements.
TEST FOR SIGNAL STRENGTH AND NOISE...
using appropriate test equipment. It is necessary to test the installation in the actual operating
environment. The amount and types of line loads may reduce the strength of the transmitted signal
and/or electrical noise may cause interference with the transmitted signal. Proper installation may
require additional couplers, filters or repeaters. Special coupling devices are required to allow signal
to be distributed to all phases and zero-crossings in multi-phase and multi-transformer distributions.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS...
consult your nearest Engineered System Center (ESC) for additional information.
There are no field repairable assemblies on this unit. It is covered by a two year limited warranty. If
service is needed, the unit must be returned to the ESC where purchased. Contact your ESC for return
details.
Plug Lamp in here
Push-Button functions
1. To configure address
2. Local ON and OFF (push and release)
3. Local DIM/BRIGHT (push and hold)
INSTALLATION / SETTING THE ADDRESS
1. Make sure the load connected does not exceed the device rating.
2. Plug a lamp into the RD124 (make sure it is turned ON).
Note: If you first plug the RD124 into an outlet it will respond only to factory preset address A1.
3. To change the address, hold in the push-button on the front of the module, insert the RD124
into the receptacle, or apply power if already connected to a controlled circuit. The lamp connected
to the module will illuminate, turn OFF, and then turn back ON. (Make sure the lamp is turned
ON before you start). YOU DO NOT NEED A LAMP plugged into the module to change the
address, but it is helpful visual aid.
NOTE: The module waits for a new address to be configured for up to 1 minute. If a new address is
not received within that time, the module will turn off the connected lamp, and continue to respond
to the old address.
4. Now transmit the desired address twice with a 1 second pause between transmissions (can be
any single address from A1 to P16) or address plus command (can be ON or OFF). Load does
not respond to configuration command as such, but the lamp will turn OFF indicating the new
address is now configured.
5. The module will now respond to the new address. Transmit an ON command to verify proper
operation.
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OPERATION
With any controller that supports X10 commands, the RD124 can be remotely turned on and off, or
it can be dimmed or brightened.
To manually turn the module on and off, tap the push-button on front of the unit quickly. To dim or
brighten, press and hold the button.
If power is lost, upon restoration the output will come on at the last level before power was lost.
ADVANCED OPERATION
RESOLUTION
The number of levels available on the RD124 is dependent upon the type of commands used to
control it. The RD124 supports standard code dim/bright commands, standard code preset dim
commands, and extended code commands.
Using standard code dim/bright commands; there are 16 available levels.
Using standard code preset dim commands; there are 32 available levels.
Using extended code commands; there are 64 available levels.
STANDARD CODE DIM/BRIGHT COMMANDS
While the RD124 receives standard dim/bright commands it will dim or brighten to the selected
level as the Dim or Bright button is held, or if commanded, until it is completely off or fully on.
STANDARD CODE PRESET DIM COMMANDS
The advantage of Preset Dim commands are that the RD124 can be commanded to go to a
specific dim level without having to know its current level.
An explanation of Preset Dim commands is needed if the user is going to control the RD124
through Standard Code Preset Dim commands.
Explanation
Just like any other command, before the RD124 will accept a Preset Dim command it has to be
addressed. After the RD124 is addressed, a Preset Dim command can be sent.
A Preset Dim command is composed of a House Code combined with either the Preset Dim 0
command or Preset Dim 1 command. This combination makes up the 32 different levels available. The 32 House Code/ Preset Dim 0/1 combinations are listed below by level.
Level Command Level Command
1 (Full Off) M PresetDim0 17 M PresetDim1
2 N PresetDim0 18 N PresetDim1
3 O PresetDim0 19 O PresetDim1
4 P PresetDim0 20 P PresetDim1
5 C PresetDim0 21 C PresetDim1
6 D PresetDim0 22 D PresetDim1
7 A PresetDim0 23 A PresetDim1
8 B PresetDim0 24 B PresetDim1
9 E PresetDim0 25 E PresetDim1
10 F PresetDim0 26 F PresetDim1
11 G PresetDim0 27 G PresetDim1
12 H PresetDim0 28 H PresetDim1
13 K PresetDim0 29 K PresetDim1
14 L PresetDim0 30 L PresetDim1
15 I PresetDim0 31 I PresetDim1
16 J PresetDim0 32 (Full On) J PresetDim1
To set a RD124 to level 16, J PresetDim0 would be the command.
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EXTENDED CODE COMMANDS
An extended code message is as follows:
LETTERCODE EXTENDEDCODE1 NUMBERCODE DATABYTE TYPE COMMAND
Here are some examples:
A [EXTC1] 01 09 31 = Turn Lamp on to level 9
A [EXTC1] 01 01 35 = Remove units set to Lettercode A and Numbercode 1 from Group 1
The RD124 supports
some TYPE 3 Extended Code 1 commands. They are listed below.
Command 0
DATABYTE
G1 G0 0 X X X X X Include in Group G1G0 at the current level on specified
LETTERCODE and NUMBERCODE
DATABYTE
G1 G0 1 X S
3 S2 S1 S0
Include in Group G1G0 at the current level on specified
LETTERCODE and NUMBERCODE. Group address is relative to
group reference S3 S2 S1 S
0
Command 1
DATABYTE
X X B16 B8 B4 B2 B2 B1 Preset RD124 to the level specified in ‘B’ field on specified
LETTERCODE and NUMBERCODE
(Sending Maximum level will cause RD124 to immediately go to that
level without ramping).
Command 2
DATABYTE
G1 G0 B16 B8 B4 B2 B1 Include in Group G1G0 on specified LETTERCODE and
NUMBERCODE at the level specified in the ‘B’ field
Command 3
DATABYTE
X X X X X X X X All Units On on specified LETTERCODE
Command 4
DATABYTE
X X X X X X X X All Units Off on specified LETTERCODE
Command 5
DATABYTE
0 0 0 0 G3 G2 G1 G0 Remove from Group on specified LETTERCODE and
NUMBERCODE
DATABYTE
1 1 1 1 G3 G2 G1 G0 Remove from Group on specified LETTERCODE
(G3 G2 G1 G0) is bit mapped.
Command 6
DATABYTE
G1 G0 0 0 X X X X Turn ON RD124’s on specified LETTERCODE that are in
specified group.
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CHECKOUT
DATABYTE
G1 G0 0 1 X X X X Turn OFF RD124’s on specified LETTERCODE that are in
specified group.
DATABYTE
G1 G0 1 0 S3 S2 S1 S
0
Turn ON RD124’s on specified LETTERCODE that are in
specified group. Group address is relative to group reference
S3 S2 S1 S
0
DATABYTE
G1 G0 1 1 S3 S2 S1 S
0
Turn OFF RD124’s on specified LETTERCODE that are in
specified group. Group address is relative to group reference
S3 S2 S1 S
0
1. Test Remote Operation: Using the transmitter, transmit the address and any programmed
commands to ensure the module controls the load in response to remote control.
2. Test for Signal Strength and Noise once again using appropriate PCC test equipment.
Supply Voltage: 120 VAC, +/-10%, 50 or 60 Hz
Maximum switching power: 300W
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Signal Input: 120 KHz +/- 4 KHz, sensitive to 50 millivolts
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