Configure an 8-Channel Dimmer

Use the System Design and Connections views to configure an 8-Channel Dimmer module for Centralized Lighting.

Ensure that the 8-Channel Dimmer module (C4-DIN-8-DIM-E) is installed as directed in the Control4 8-Channel Dimmer Installation Guide, 8-Channel Dimmer Operation and Configuration Guide, and the 8-Channel Dimmer Wiring Guide on the Dealer Portal.

To add and configure an 8-Channel Dimmer module:

  1. To add the driver and identify the device see “How to add devices to a project.” Ensure that the 8-Channel Dimmer driver is added to the project tree (see the next step). Add as many 8-Channel Dimmer drivers as needed (eight loads per module).
  1. In the Items pane > My Drivers tab > Lighting > Panelized Lighting select the 8-Channel Dimmer to add the driver to the project tree.

    2. Notes: (1) Auto Discovery is available, but we recommend that you add the drivers manually for best results. (2) It’s best to add all of the modules at the same time before making all of the connections.

  1. (Optional) Rename the module drivers to something meaningful in the room, for example, 8-Channel Dimmer 1 in the Mechanical Room.
  1. (Optional) To configure the dimmer’s properties, in the project tree select the 8-Channel Dimmer object and view the items in the Properties pane.

Dimmer Properties:

Module Information

  • Nominal Voltage—(110V – 277V) The voltage of the circuit to which the module will be connected. Measured voltage may differ slightly from nominal voltage depending on the electrical supply. This is used for wattage calculations when connecting loads to the module.
  • Measured Voltage—Indicates the electrical voltage that the module is measuring. Not editable.
  • Frequency—Indicates the electrical frequency that the module is measuring. Not editable.
  • Temperature—View the module’s temperature.
  • Overtemp Fault—View the module’s temperature fault, if displayed.
  • In Control4 Panel—Check if this module will be installed in a Control4 2-slot or 5-slot panel. Do not check if the module will be installed in a third-party DIN rail panel. This is used in maximum wattage calculations. Dimmers in third-party panels must be derated with lower wattage limits.
  • Auxiliary Override Switch Location—Indicates where the override switch should be installed and wired, e.g., the Master Bedroom Closet. Type the room’s name. This information will be included in the Module Report that can be provided to the electrician.
  • Circuits (2 maximum)—Set to 1 or 2. It’s usually best to set this value to 2 and then reduce it to 1 if the connections made later are under the maximum wattage for a single circuit.
  • Circuit 1, 2—The breaker size for each circuit. This can be set from 10A to 20A. Used for maximum wattage calculations.
  • Arc Fault—Check with the local electrician to determine the local requirements for arc-fault breakers. In the U.S., NEC requires arc-fault breakers (AFCIs) for circuits serving most living areas. Some municipalities using an older version of the code may require them only on lights in bedrooms or not require them on lighting circuits. AFCIs are prone to interpret dimming as a fault and nuisance trip. They are limited to only 8.3A of dimming on the circuit. This setting is used for maximum wattage calculations.

Channel Information

  • Channel#—The channel number indicated on the module’s hardware.
  • Load Name—The name of the load that is connected to the indicated channel.

Network

  • Firmware Version—Indicates the firmware driver version for this module.
  • Modules Config Page—Click to open the network configuration page for the module in your internet browser.