DI-000-RZE06-00A-X0 Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location) Electronic Low-Voltage Dimmer (Lighted) Cat. No. RZE6-1L, 600W 120VAC, 60Hz INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Compatible with TM enabled products!
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualied electrician. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations. To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle, uorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer-operated appliance. Use with electronic low-voltage transformers only. Do Not use to control a magnetic low-voltage transformer. Use a Leviton magnetic low-voltage dimmer to control magnetic This dimmer provides protection from overheating. An excessive load applied to the dimmer will cause the dimmer to overheat. The excess load must be removed to resume proper low-voltage transformers. operation. Vizia RF dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia remotes or Vizia RF controllers for multi-location dimming. Use only one (1) Vizia RF dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 Vizia coordinating remotes without LEDs or Vizia RF controllers. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
Lighting xture and dimmer must be grounded. This dimmer must be installed in a wall box with a neutral connection. Consult xture manufacturer to determine if their solid state transformers can be dimmed. Total minimum load must exceed 40W. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation. Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2". Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft (90 m). Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing xture. Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL. Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Cutters Electrical Tape Pencil Ruler MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE Step 3 Cat. No. VZE6 Single 600W Two Devices 500W More than 2 Devices 400W Preparing and connecting wires:
Pull off pre-cut insulation from dimmer leads. Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are straight (cut if necessary). Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown:
Changing the color of your Dimmer:
Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer ships with the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as follows:
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed. Step 1 WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE SHOCK OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off before wiring!
Push in side at tab to release Line up tabs and press in side to attach Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER section. If installing Dimmer in a multi-
device application, proceed as follows:
MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION NOTE: You only need to remove side sections if installing with other dimmers or if it does not t in wall box not when installing with mechanical switches. Remove all inner side sections Bend back and forth to remove side section Step 2 Identifying your wiring application
(most common):
NOTE: If the wiring in your wall box does not resemble any of these congurations, consult a qualied electrician. 2 1 3 4 Single Pole 1. Line (Hot) 2. Neutral 3. Ground 4. Load 2 1 3 4 5 3-Way 1. Line or Load (see important instruction below) 2. Neutral 3. Ground 4. First Traveler note color 5. Second Traveler note color. NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs installation, the First Traveler becomes Line Hot. When installing more than one dimmer in the same location, the side sections of the mounting strap must be removed. Use pliers to carefully bend side sections back and forth until they break off. The side sections dissipate heat, so removing them sometimes requires a derating of the dimmers capacity (refer to chart). IMPORTANT : For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a different color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the dimmer wall box and remote wall box. Cut
(if necessary) 5/8"
(1.6 cm) Strip Gage (measure bare wire here) For non-standard wiring applications, refer to Wire Nut and Connector Size Chart WIRE CONNECTOR / # OF COND. COMBINATION CHART 1 - #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18 2 - #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18 1 - #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18 2 - #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18 For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a. For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to Step 4b. Step 4a Single Pole Wiring Application:
Black Green White Red Yellow/Red 1 3 2 4 Insulating label:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only. For single pole installations, do not remove this insulating label. Step 4a cont'd Dimmer Step 4b cont'd Electronic Low-Voltage Transformer Primary Side Black White White Black Hot (Black) Green Ground Red Yellow/Red Insulating Label Line 120VAC, 60Hz Neutral (White) WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead. Line Hot wall box wire to Black dimmer lead. Load wall box wire to Red dimmer lead. Line Neutral wall box wire to White dimmer lead. Yellow/Red wire should have Red insulation label afxed. NOTE: If insulating label is not afxed to Yellow/Red dimmer lead, use electrical tape to cover. Proceed to Step 5. Step 4b 3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Dimming or Switching Remote (no LEDs) Application:
(Coordinating Dimming Remote depicted) Coordinating Remote Dimmer B K W H YL/RD R D 3 5 1 2 4 Black Green White Red Yellow/
Red 1 3 2 4 5 WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
NOTE: The dimmer must be installed in a wall box that has a Line Hot connection. NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft (90 m). Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer lead. Line Hot (common) wall box wire identied (tagged) when removing old switch to Black dimmer lead. First Traveler wall box wire to Red dimmer lead (note wire color). Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead. Second Traveler wall box wire to Yellow/Red dimmer lead (note wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the remote marked "YL/RD". Line Neutral wall box wire to White dimmer lead. WIRING COORDINATING REMOTE:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
NOTE: "BK" and "RD" terminals on coordinating remote are unused. Tighten both screws. NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to last remote is 300 ft (90 m). Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw. Load wall box wire identied (tagged) when removing old switch to First Traveler (note color as above). Second Traveler wall box wire (note color as above) to terminal screw marked "YL/RD". This traveler from the remote must go to the Yellow/Red dimmer lead. Remove White insulating label from terminal screw marked "WH". Line Neutral wall box wire to terminal screw marked "WH". Proceed to Step 5. Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Dimmer WH RD
(unused) BK
(unused) Green Ground YL/RD White Green Ground Red Hot (Black) Black Yellow/Red Line 120VAC, 60Hz Electronic Low-Voltage Transformer Black Primary Side White Neutral (White) Step 4c Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in wall box:
in outlet wall box for device. Position all wires to provide room Ensure that the word TOP is Partially screw in mounting screws in wall box mounting holes. facing up on device strap. network. E) The dimmer is now installed in the NOTE: If a dimmer has been successfully Included in the network and the user tries to Include it again without rst excluding it from the network, the module will retain the rst node ID it had received and ignore the second. NOTE: Dress wires with a bend as shown in diagram in order to relieve stress when mounting device. Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse. RZCPG Programmer/Controller NOTE: Remote must be in close proximity to dimmer when including in the network. Press pad until locator light is OFF. Lights should turn ON. If lights do not turn ON, press the upper half of DIM/
BRIGHT bar until the lights brighten. If lights still do not turn ON, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section. Cat. No. RZCPG
<Exclude> device from the network. RZCPG, press the Menu button and scroll down to System Setup. Press the center button to select System Setup Menu. Press the center button to select Network. Excluding Dimmer from Network:
NOTE: It is very important to accurately Exclude devices from the network when moving or removing a device from a Z-Wave network. This ensures that all information has been removed from your Primary Programmer/Controllers information table and is not counted on to be a part of the mesh network. Step 6 A) If using a Leviton Z-Wave Programmer/Controller, Cat. No. Programmer/Controller B) While standing close to the module, press the center button to C) While the Programmer/Controller is in the Exclusion mode and the locator LED is ON on the dimmer, press the push pad on the dimmer. The Programmer/Controller will verify Exclusion and the locator LED will turn OFF on the dimmer. If the dimmer is ashing Amber while in the Exlusion mode, the Programmer/Controller is still trying to communicate with the dimmer. Wait until the device stops ashing, then press the push pad. Factory Default:
If your dimmer is not responding, or you are unable to control it after you have tried to Include/Exclude it multiple times, it may be necessary to reset the dimmer to its original factory settings. To accomplish this, proceed as follows:
On the dimmer, engage he air-gap switch (refer to Operation section) and wait 5 seconds. Press push pad back into frame and hold push pad until the locator LED ashes Amber and turns solid Red. The dimmer is now reset. Once the dimmer is reset, it will be necessary to Re-Include it to a network before it can be used. CAUTION: SETTING A DEVICE TO A FACTORY DEFAULT DOES NOT EXCLUDE THAT DEVICE FROM A NETWORK. THE EXCLUSION PROCEDURE MUST STILL BE FOLLOWED TO REMOVE THE DEVICE FROM THE PRIMARY CONTROLLERS INFORMATION TABLE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A SYSTEM THAT IS SLOW TO RESPOND, OR MAY FAIL TO RESPOND TO SOME DEVICES. 1 ON 2 ON OFF OFF Step 5 Including Scene Capable Dimmer into Z-Wave Network:
NOTES:
If using a non-Leviton Programmer/
Controller, refer to the Programmer/
Controller instruction sheet for Including a device. A) If using a Leviton Z-Wave Programmer/
Controller, Cat. No. RZCPG, press the Menu button and scroll down to System Setup. Press the center button to select System Setup Menu. Press the center button to select Network. Menu Button Center Button OFF OFF 4 ON 3 ON
(approx. 2-5 ft), press the enter button to <Include> device in the network. NOTE: Only one device may be included at a time. DO NOT put multiple devices into the Inclusion mode at any time. B) While standing close to the module C) While the Programmer/Controller is in the Inclusion mode and D) The Primary Programmer/Controller will assign a node ID number the Locator LED is ON on the dimmer, push the push pad to turn ON the dimmer. The Programmer/Controller will verify inclusion and the locator LED will turn OFF on the dimmer. If the dimmer is ashing Amber while in the Inclusion mode, the Programmer/Controller is still trying to communicate with the dimmer. Wait until the device stops ashing,then press push pad. NOTE: If the locator LED on the dimmer turns solid Red while including, there has been a communication error. Refer to Troubleshooting section.
(Name) for this module. NOTE: This ID number (Name) will be stored in the controller library to be used for future reference. NOTE: You may name or edit the node of this device at this time. Step 7 Dimmer Mounting:
TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. Installation may now be completed by tightening mounting screws into wall box. Attach wallplate. Restore Power:
Restore power at circuit breaker or fuse. Installation is complete. OPERATION NOTE: The locator light will illuminate when the load is in the OFF position to facilitate access in the dark. NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will turn ON at brightness set on dimmers DIM/BRIGHT bar. The lighting can be controlled from either the dimmer or the remote location. LED Brightness Display DIM/
BRIGHT Bar Push Pad Locator Light Push Pad (Default settings) Turn ON from OFF position:
Tap Lights turn ON to preset level. Press and Hold Lights turn ON to full bright. Turn OFF from ON position:
Tap Lights turn OFF. Press and Hold until lights DIM to lowest level and LED in LED Brightness Display starts to blink Lights remain ON for 10 seconds and then turn OFF. DIM/BRIGHT Bar BRIGHTEN:
Press the upper half of the DIM/BRIGHT Bar Lights brighten to desired level. DIM:
Press the lower half of the DIM/BRIGHT Bar Lights dim to desired level. If you continue to hold, the lights will DIM to minimum level and then turn OFF. NOTE: When lights are OFF you can change the light level that the lights will turn ON to using the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. If there is a power outage, when the power is restored, the lights will return to the last setting before the power interruption. Air-Gap Switch: On the dimmer only, engage the air-gap switch by gently pulling the bottom of the push pad until it lifts completely out of the frame and a click is heard and all LED's are OFF (refer to gure). This will cut power to the xture to replace the bulb. After servicing is complete, push the push pad back for normal operation. Cleaning: Clean with a damp cloth. DO NOT use chemical cleaners. Gently lift bottom of push pad out LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FEATURES Mode 1 Set Minimum Brightness: Set the minimum brightness level that the lights can dim to prior to turning full OFF. Mode 2 Set Dim-Lock: Set the brightness level that the lights will turn on to regardless of the previous light level at which they were turned OFF. Mode 3 Set Fade Rate: Set the amount of time (in seconds) that the lights will have to turn ON or OFF. Fade rates can be set to one of seven different settings. Advanced Features Summary Range Description Set Min. Brightness Set Dim-Lock Level Select Fade Rate 1 - 50 %
0 - 100 %, 0 = no lock 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Mode 1 2 3 Default 25 %
0 Preset #1 To Program:
NOTE: Have a ashlight handy if this dimmer controls the only light source in the room. 1. On the dimmer only, engage the air-gap switch by gently pulling the bottom of the push pad until it lifts completely out of the frame and a click is heard and all LED's are OFF. 2. Press push pad back into frame and hold the push pad for 7 seconds until the locator light and the top LED
(LED 1) start blinking. 3. Upon releasing the push pad, the locator light will continue to blink once per second indicating the dimmer is in Mode 1, Set Minimum Brightness mode. To change the minimum Brightness level from 1-50%, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. This setting will automatically be saved. 4. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 2, Set Dim-Lock Level mode. The locator LED will blink twice per second. To change the current Dim-Lock level from 0-100%, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar. If this feature is not desired, press and hold the lower half of the DIM/BRIGHT Bar until no LED is lit. This setting will automatically be saved. 5. Tap the push pad to change to Mode 3, Set Fade Rate mode. The locator LED will blink 3 times per second. To change the current Fade Rate, use the DIM/BRIGHT Bar to move the LED to the desired preset level. This setting will automatically be saved by tapping the push pad to exit programming mode. The LED Brightness Display is separated into 7 segments. Each LED represents a preset level with LED 1 (Preset 1) located at the top and LED 7 (Preset 7) located at the bottom. Refer to chart for settings and defaults. NOTE: The dimmer will exit program mode after 3 minutes of inactivity. Fade Rate Presets Preset LED**
Fade On Fade Off 1*
2***
3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on No Fade No Fade No Fade Approx. 3s from full on Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 3s from full on Approx. 0.5s from full off Approx. 1.5s from full on Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 5s from full on Approx. 1.5s from full off Approx. 10s from full on default LED #1 is located at the top
*** The press and hold feature for the 10 second delayed off is disabled in this mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LED Brightness Display TROUBLESHOOTING terminal screws of remote. Lights Flickering
- Lamp has a bad connection.
- Wires not secured rmly with wire connectors of dimmer or
- Verify load type is electronic low-voltage.
- Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
- Lamp is burned out.
- Neutral not wired to Dimmer (White wire). Intermittent dimmer operation
- Minimum load is under 40W. Light does not turn ON and Locator LED does not turn ON Remote does not operate lights
- Ensure that total wire length does not exceed 300 ft (90 m).
- Ensure wiring is correct. Lights cycle ON and OFF
- Remove excess load. For additional information, contact Levitons Techline at 1-800-824-3005 or visit Levitons website at www.leviton.com U.S. & Foreign Patents Pending Copyright 2006 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. All Rights Including Trade Dress Rights Reserved FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. DI-000-RZE06-00A-X0 Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benet of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for ve years from the purchase date. Levitons only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such ve year period the product is returned prepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department, 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment, overloaded, misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, is limited to ve years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages, including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or prots or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.