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RadioLink® AccentPoint Dimmer II — APDIM

Overview 4. In the Object Editor, name the station and make sure it is
The Vantage AccentPoint Dimmer II connects to the Vantage on the correct RadioLink bus port.
Control System through RadioLink®. It enables a lamp and other
similar type loads to be controlled by a keypad, timed event, IR Configuration
button, etc. It has two loads and one button for each load with RadioLink stations need to be configured to associate which
default programming to allow for local control whether it is physical station goes with the station in software. When the
communicating with the Vantage system or not. station is initially powered-up, the Status LED will blink three
times followed by a pause - this means the station is powered
Specifications correctly but not yet on the network. Before uploading the file to
Description Specification the Vantage system, do the following:
4.125” x 3.125” x 1.25” 1. In Design Center with the AccentPoint Dimmer II
Dimensions, HWD
107.95mm x 79.37mm x 31.75mm highlighted, in the Object Editor click in the Serial Number
Weight 5.5 oz - 156g section
Mounting Plugs into standard 120VAC Outlet 2. Manually type in the serial number of the AccentPoint
Voltage 120V, 60Hz
Dimmer II station. enter the serial number for each
Max. Current per Load 2.5A Each Load
Max. Watts Per Load 300W@120V
RadioLink
Lightning / Surge High Voltage meets IEEE C62.41 (6000V & 3000A) 3. Repeat for each AccentPoint Dimmer II station
Protection Low Voltage meets ITU-T K.20 4. TIP: The serial number of each station is located on a
Station Equivalent 1 RadioLink Station permanent sticker on the station. Record this number for
Ambient Operating easy reference when programming in Design Center.
32 - 95°F -or- 0 - 35°C
Temperature 5. When the InFusion System is programmed, the Main
Ambient Operating Controller will add all RadioLink stations that it has serial
5 - 95% non-condensing
Humidity numbers for. This may take several minutes depending on
LED Indicator Status the number of RadioLink stations on the network.
Load Types incandescent or low voltage magnetic fixtures only 6. The Status LED will blink steadily when logged on to the
UL and CUL Listed Yes
network.
FCC Yes
Device Operation
System Requirements
The AccentPoint Dimmer II is designed to be controlled from a
This station is compatible with InFusion Design Center Systems.
separate keypad, timed event or other control on the Vantage
For new projects it is recommended that firmware and software
System. It also has a button for local control of each load. The
be kept to the most current release.
button operates with default programming whether or not the
device is communicating with the Vantage System. The default
Installation
programming is shown in the table below:
Installation of Vantage products should be performed or
supervised by a Certified Vantage Installer. Button
1. Make sure the lamp to be controlled is turned ON. Load Operation
Action
2. Plug the lamp into the load 1 or load 2 outlet on the bottom Single The load toggles between off and the learned level (default is 100%). The
of the AccentPoint. Press turn on ramp time is 1.5 second and the turn off fade time is 5 seconds.
3. Plug the AccentPoint into the bottom receptacle of a power Double The load ramps to 100% in 1 second. The second press must be within 1
outlet. Notice the plug of the AccentPoint Dimmer II Station Press second of the first press.
may be rotated 180°. If the GND prong on the outlet is UP, After a one second delay the load will ramp in the opposite direction from the
rotate the plug as illustrated so the Load Outlets are facing Press last press and hold. If the load reaches 0 or 100% it will reverse direction.
and Hold When the button is released the current load level will be saved as the new
down (recommended).
learned level for that button. The cycle time is 5 seconds from 0-100%.
4. The lamp is now ready to be controlled by the Vantage
system.
When power is restored from a power outage the device will
return the loads to the last load level. This will occur whether or
Steps to Rotate the Outlet
not the Dimmer is connected to a system.
The plug should only be rotated once. Only rotate when
necessary as described in step 3 above.
Local Control
1. Use a precision grade Phillips #1 screw driver to remove
The AccentPoint Dimmer II also has a feature that allows the
the screw from the plug assembly of the station.
lamp to be turned on from the switch on the lamp itself. If the
2. Pull the plug assembly out by hand and rotate it 180°
lamp is being controlled by the AccentPoint Dimmer II and it is
3. Reinsert the plug by hand. Line it up and press it in until
currently in the “off” state, turn the switch on the lamp, to the “off”
the face of the plug assembly is flush with the case.
position and then back to the “on” position. This will cause the
4. Fasten the plug assembly with the screw removed in
AccentPoint Dimmer II to turn the lamp on at the learned level
step 1.
and report the status change to the Vantage Main Controller.
5. Do not over tighten.
This feature can be disabled in Design Center by checking the
Disable Manual box.
Station Set Up in Design Center Software
1. Select the room
Reset
2. Click on Vantage Objects in the Object Explorer and
Configuration data is stored locally so that it will continue to
expand Stations, RadioLink.
operate correctly if communication with the system is lost. This
3. From the list of stations double click on the AccentPoint
information includes: LED properties, load profile, last load level,
Dimmer II station to place it in the room.
and default learn levels. To reset this information to the factory
 default, unplug the device, press and hold both buttons in and FCC Compliance Information:
plug it in while holding the buttons down. After a reset the load FCC ID: PII-AP2RL
profile will be Default, the learn levels will be 100%, the load will IC: 3505A-AP2RL
be off, and other settings will be at factory default. The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
Note: If the Station Load was changed to RELAY* this Process device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
will change it back to DIM. Make sure it is back on-line with the must accept any interference received, including interference
Main Controller before testing button or relay load operation. that may cause undesired operation.
*CAUTION: The station is shipped in “DIMMING MODE”. To
change the default mode to RELAY change the Power Profile to NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
Relay in Software. The Relay Mode change will not take place with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
until the system is programmed and the RF station is on line. A the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
motor should not be connected to the AccentPoint Dimmer protection against harmful interference in a residential
station, instead use the AccentPoint Relay station. installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
Diagnostic Information accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
A red Status LED is located on top of the device. The Status to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
LED blinks evenly or flashes 2, 3, or 4 times followed by a pause interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
to indicate status information. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
Off: The station is not powered. A line voltage connection has reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
not been made or the line feed breaker is off. and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
One Even blink: Station is operating correctly and is configured. by one or more of the following measures:
Two blinks: Station should be reset. See Reset above. -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Three blinks: Station is not added to the network. Verify that its -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
serial number has been programmed into the Main Controller -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
and that the station is within 100 Feet of the RFE1000. that to which the receiver is connected.
Four blinks: Lamp Dimmer problem. Please contact the factory. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved

by Vantage Controls could void the user’s authority to operate
this product.

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RadioLink® AccentPoint Relay II — APREL

Overview Station Set Up in Design Center Software

The Vantage AccentPoint Relay II connects to the Vantage 1. Select the room
Control System through RadioLink®. It enables an appliance to 2. Click on Vantage Objects in the Object Explorer and
be controlled by a keypad, timed event, IR button, etc. It has two expand Stations, RadioLink.
loads and one button for each load with default programming to 3. From the list of stations double click on the AccentPoint
allow for local control of the appliance whether the station is Relay II station to place it in the room.
communicating with the Vantage system or not. 4. In the Object Editor, name the station and make sure it is
on the correct RadioLink bus port.
Specifications
Description Specification Configuration
4.125” x 3.125” x 1.25” RadioLink stations need to be configured to associate which
Dimensions, HWD
107.95mm x 79.37mm x 31.75mm physical station goes with the station in software. When the
Weight 5.8 oz - 164g station is initially powered-up, the Status LED will blink three
Mounting Plugs into standard 120VAC Outlet times followed by a pause - this means the station is powered
Voltage 120V, 60Hz
correctly but not yet on the network. Before uploading the file to
• 16A (shared between both outlets) for General
Purpose AC, Magnetic Low-Voltage, and resistive
the Vantage system, do the following:
loads, i.e., if one outlet is using the full 16A limit, the 1. In Design Center with the AccentPoint Relay II highlighted,
Max. Load in the Object Editor click in the Serial Number section
other outlet must not be used.
• 1 Horsepower (16A) for motor loads 2. Manually type in the serial number of the AccentPoint
• 8A per outlet (16A total) for incandescent loads Dimmer II station. enter the serial number for each
Lightning / Surge High Voltage meets IEEE C62.41 (6000V & 3000A) RadioLink
Protection Low Voltage meets ITU-T K.20 3. Repeat for each AccentPoint Relay II station
Station Equivalent 1 RadioLink Station 4. TIP: The serial number of each station is located on a
Ambient Operating permanent sticker on the station. Record this number for
32 - 95°F -or- 0 - 35°C
Temperature
easy reference when programming in Design Center.
Ambient Operating
5 - 95% non-condensing 5. When the InFusion System is programmed, the Main
Humidity
LED Indicator Status Controller will add all RadioLink stations that it has serial
General purpose AC, magnetic Low-voltage, and resistive numbers for. This may take several minutes depending on
Load Types the number of RadioLink stations on the network.
loads, motor loads, incandescent loads
UL and CUL Listed Yes 6. The Status LED will blink steadily when logged on to the
FCC Yes network.

System Requirements Device Operation

This station is compatible with InFusion Design Center Systems. The AccentPoint Relay II is designed to be controlled from a
For new projects it is recommended that firmware and software separate keypad, timed event or other control on the Vantage
be kept to the most current release. System. It also has a button for local control of each load. The
buttons operate with default programming whether or not the
Installation device is communicating with the Vantage System. Pressing the
Installation of Vantage products should be performed or buttons toggle the loads on and off.
supervised by a Certified Vantage Installer.
1. Make sure the appliance to be controlled is turned OFF. When power is restored from a power outage the device will
2. Plug the appliance into the load 1 or load 2 outlet on the return the load to the last load state. This will occur whether or
bottom of the AccentPoint. not the station is connected to a system.
3. Plug the AccentPoint into the bottom receptacle of a power
outlet. Notice the plug of the AccentPoint Relay II Station Reset
may be rotated 180°. If the GND prong on the outlet is UP, The device stores the configuration data locally so that it will
rotate the plug as illustrated so the Load Outlets are facing continue to operate correctly if communication with the system is
down (recommended). lost. To reset this information to the factory default, unplug the
4. Turn the appliance switch to ON device, press and hold both buttons in and plug it in while
5. It is now ready to be controlled by the Vantage system. holding the buttons down. After a reset the load will be off, and
other settings will be at factory default.
Steps to Rotate the Outlet
The plug should only be rotated once. Only rotate when Note: Make sure it is back on-line with the Master Controller
necessary as described in step 3 above. before testing button or load operation.
1. Use a precision grade Phillips #1 screw driver to remove
the screw from the plug assembly of the station.
2. Pull the plug assembly out by hand and rotate it 180°
3. Reinsert the plug by hand. Line it up and press it in until
the face of the plug assembly is flush with the case.
4. Fasten the plug assembly with the screw removed in
step 1.
5. Do not over tighten.
 Diagnostic Information NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
A red Status LED is located on top of the device. The Status with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
LED blinks evenly or flashes 2, 3, or 4 times followed by a pause the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
to indicate status information. protection against harmful interference in a residential
Off: The station is not powered. A line voltage connection has installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
not been made or the line feed breaker is off. radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
One Even blink: Station is operating correctly and is configured. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
Two blinks: Station should be reset. See Reset above. to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
Three blinks: Station is not added to the network. Verify that its interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
serial number has been programmed into the Main Controller equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
using QLink and that the station is within 100 Feet of the reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
RFE1000. and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
Four blinks: AccentPoint Relay II problem. Please contact the by one or more of the following measures:
factory. -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
FCC Compliance Information: -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
FCC ID: PII-AP2RL that to which the receiver is connected.
IC: 3505A-AP2RL -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved
must accept any interference received, including interference by Vantage Controls could void the user’s authority to operate
that may cause undesired operation. this product.

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