Lightronics AI1001 User Manual

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AI - 1001 IR REMOTE INTERFACE

Version 2.0 OWNERS MANUAL 08/06/2013

DESCRIPTION

The AI-1001 is a digital control interface for use with
the Lightronics Architectural Series of products. This
unit enables dimmer scene activation from multiple
remote locations using a handheld IR remote. A LED
indicator in the unit provides operator visual feedback
when a command is being received from the remote.

A dedicated purpose hand held IR remote transmitter is
supplied with the unit.

INSTALLATION

The AI-1001 fits a standard single gang wall switch
box. The unit communicates with a Lightronics
architectural dimmer via a 4 wire data bus which
handles multiple remote units of several types. All
wiring associated with the AI-1001 is low voltage.

The AI-1001 connects to the dimmer via a shielded 4
conductor cable arranged as 2 twisted pairs.

One pair connects the REM DATA - and REM DATA
+ signals. The other pair carries the common (REM
COMMON) and power (REM VOLTAGE+). A
diagram on the next page shows connections on the AI­1001 for the Smart Remote Bus.

Single unit:

Connect the 4 cable wires to the screw
down terminals on the back of the unit. Connect the
cable shield to the REM COMMON pin. The other
end of the cable connects to the dimmer. See the
dimmer owners manual for additional wiring details.

Multiple Units:

Multiple AI-1001 units may be
utilized on the same bus. Follow the instructions for a
single unit for the first AI-1001. Connect pin 1 of the
second unit to pin 1 of the first unit and continue for
the remaining wires. Repeat the procedure for
additional AI-1001 units.

A diagram on page two shows the connection wiring.

HAND REMOTE

The hand held remote unit is a infra red transmitter
which uses 2 AA batteries. It weighs 3 ounces
(including batteries). The overall outside dimensions
are 5.75"L X 1.5"W x .75"D.

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OPERATION

No setup or turn on procedure is needed for the AI-

1001. The dimmer provides the power. The AI-1001
automatically senses and encodes IR signals from the
hand held remote to activate scenes stored in the
dimmer.

The IR hand remote can turn on 13 different scenes in
an exclusive manner (1 scene active at a time). The
OFF button will shut off any/all scenes. Scenes to be
activated by the AI-1001 must have already been
created and stored in the dimmer. See the dimmer
owners manual for instruction on programming scenes.

The AI–1001 may be set, by using the DIP switches on
the back of the unit, to access different groups or
blocks of 13 scenes each. The table on the following
page shows the switch settings and their associated
scene number range.

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AI - 1001 IR REMOTE INTERFACE

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AI-1001

REAR VIEW

1 2

3

4

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

TROUBLESHOOTING

Ensure that the 2 AA batteries in the hand remote are
not discharged.

Check the control cable and its connection integrity
If the unit is being used with an AR-1202 system -

ensure that one (and only one) of the AR-1202
dimmer(s) in the system is set to UNIT ADDRESS 00.

Make sure that the DIP switches on the back of the AI­1001 are set to the desired scene block.

Scenes

1 - 13

9 - 21
17 - 29
25 - 37
33 - 45
41 - 53

OWNER MAINTENANCE

SHIELD

REM DATA ­REM DATA +

TO

DIMMER

REM VOLTAGE +

REM COMMON

To Other

Smart Remotes

(if used)

DIP SWITCH

1 2 3 4

Other than the batteries in the hand remote there are no
user serviceable parts in the unit. Service by other than
Lightronics authorized agents will void your warranty.

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE

Dealer and Lightronics Factory personnel can help you
with operation or maintenance problems. Please read
the applicable parts of this manual before calling for
assistance.

If service is required - contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the unit or contact Lightronics, Service
Dept., 509 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
23454 TEL: [phone].

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Y

All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of
purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions:

A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized
Lightronics dealer.

B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to Lightronics
accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within 30 DAYS of the purchase
date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies. Warranty is valid only for the original
purchaser of the unit.

C) This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse, misuse, accidents, shipping,
and repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Lightronics service
representative.

D) This warranty is void if the serial number is removed, altered or defaced.
E) This warranty does not cover loss or damage, direct or indirect arising from the use or

inability to use this product.
F) Lightronics reserves the right to make any changes, modifications, or updates as deemed

appropriate by Lightronics to products returned for service. Such changes may be made
without prior notification to the user and without incurring any responsibility or liability for
modifications or changes to equipment previously supplied. Lightronics is not responsible for
supplying new equipment in accordance with any earlier specifications.

G) This warranty is the only warranty either expressed, implied, or statutory, upon which the
equipment is purchased. No representatives, dealers or any of their agents are authorized to
make any warranties, guarantees, or representations other than expressly stated herein.

H) This warranty does not cover the cost of shipping products to or from Lightronics for
service.

I) Lightronics Inc. reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary to this warranty
without prior notification.

WARRANT

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