RadioRA 2

Programming Examples and Templates

This document is a tool to be used by RadioRA 2 installers and system designers to reduce the time
required for layout, installation, and programming of a RadioRA 2 system. Design and programming of
the RadioRA 2 system is done through the RadioRA 2 programming software. Qualified accounts can
download the latest version of software by using the myLutron portal of lutron.com.
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Table of Contents Lighting Control System Benefits

C Convenience S Security
Lighting Control System Benefits.................................................................................................................... ............. 3
A Ambiance/Aesthetics E Energy Savings
Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Keypad Styles. . . ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Control the system from the car… C A S E
Keypad Programming....................................................................................................................................... ............. 7 Interior and exterior lighting can be controlled from the safety of a car’s visor or HomeLink buttons, lighting
a safe path throughout the home while pulling into the driveway. The homeowner can also activate an
Keypad Programming Best Practices............................................................................................................ ........... 10 “Away” scene from the car, via the Lutron Connect app. This scene turns specified lights on to dim levels
Keypad Programming Examples................................................................................................................................ 12 for security and others off, and lowers shades, as the homeowner drives away.

Entry Controls......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Control the system from anywhere… C S E

Kitchen Controls.......................................................................................................................................... ........... 13 Lutron’s mobile applications for AndroidTM and iOS devices provide convenient and intuitive control of the
entire RadioRA 2 system while at home or anywhere in the world.
Home Theater Controls.............................................................................................................................. ........... 14
Garage and Car Visor Controls............................................................................................................................ 15 Save energy by seamlessly controlling electric light, natural light, and temperature… C E
Save energy from a single button press (example: the Away scene) or an automatically scheduled event.
Master Bedroom Controls......................................................................................................................... ........... 16 Shades can raise or lower to let the sun’s rays in or block them, naturally heating and cooling the house.
Living Room Controls................................................................................................................................. ........... 17 Thermostats can run on automatic schedules to set a comfortable temperature while home and save
energy while away.
Multi-Location Control Solutions..................................................................................................................... ........... 18
Typical 3-way Installation.. .......................................................................................................................... ........... 18 Conveniently control lights with an astronomic timeclock… C A S E
Landscape lighting can automatically turn on at sunset, off at sunrise or adjust to preset levels at any
Installation with Remote Dimmer Replaced by Keypad.. ................................................................................. 19 desired time. Interior and exterior lighting and window shades no longer need to be controlled manually,
Installation with Remote Dimmer Replaced by a Pico.......................................................................... ........... 20 adding security and convenience.

Timeclock Programming................................................................................................................................... ........... 21 Make the home appear occupied, even when no one is there… S E
Advantages of Timeclock Programming................................................................................................. ........... 21 When the home is vacant for extended periods of time (vacations, business travel, etc.), the astronomic
timeclock can adjust light and shade levels in an Away mode to create a lived-in appearance, while also
Timeclock Modes........................................................................................................................................ ........... 21 setting back HVAC setpoints to save energy.
Common Uses of Timeclock Modes.................................................................................................................. 21
Seamless integration for a true connected home experience… C A S
Timeclock Events................................................................................................................................................... 21 RadioRA 2 integrates with third-party control systems to help create a cohesive connected home
experience, layering together lighting, shade, temperature, and appliance control with custom touchscreen
Examples of Commonly Used Timeclock Scenes/Events.............................................................................. 22
interfaces and A/V systems.
HVAC Programming.......................................................................................................................................... ........... 22
Help emergency services find the right house, quickly… S
HVAC Schedule Programming............................................................................................................................. 22
RadioRA 2 integrates with security systems — turning selected interior lights on, flashing selected exterior
HVAC Button Programming and Zone Control...................................................................................... ........... 23 lights, and opening shades — to alert neighbors and police in an emergency. This can save critical time
when emergency assistance is required.
Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor Programming............................................................................................................. 24
Security Mode Programming........................................................................................................................... ........... 25
Glossary of Common Scenes..................................................................................................................................... 25
Additional Resources. . ....................................................................................................................................... ........... 27
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Keypads
A keypad is a multi-button device that can:
• Monitor which lights are on or off
• Turn a light or a group of lights on or off
• Adjust a single light, shade, or thermostat to predetermined levels
• Adjust a group of lights, shades, and/or thermostats to predetermined levels
• Change timeclock modes (example: changing to vacation mode)
• Trim lights and thermostat setpoints by initiating a green mode

Keypads reduce wall clutter (See photos below)

To accomplish this type of system configuration, dimmers and switches can be hidden in the basement,
closet, or any out-of-sight location within range of a repeater. Wallbox power modules can also be used
to save wall space and cost for these types of centralized applications. This scheme is typically best
suited for new construction or major renovation projects.

Use keypads at room entry locations

Wall-mounted keypads should be used at room entry points where there are two or more switches.
Tabletop keypads or Pico remotes within the room will also allow for convenient control of the system. In
areas where the entry switch currently controls a light, a hybrid keypad can be used to both dim the lights
and act as a keypad.
C Convenience S Security
A Ambiance/Aesthetics E Energy Savings

4-gang to single-gang
Eliminate ugly gang boxes… A
Reduce wall clutter by replacing a multi-gang switchbox with an attractive single-gang keypad.

No longer worry about leaving lights on… C E

Radio Powr Savr battery-powered wireless sensors automatically turn lights off after 1, 5, 15, or 30 minutes.
This is perfect for children’s rooms, laundry rooms, and bathrooms.

No new wiring means no mess… C A

Designed to use the home’s existing wiring, RadioRA 2 is easy to install and program in any home.
Easily add automated window treatments with battery-powered Sivoia QS Triathlon shades.
There’s no need to rewire or cut holes in the walls – saving time and money.

Color-coordinate all of the switches and outlets… A

RadioRA 2 devices are available in a wide array of colors, to complement a room’s style. Coordinating
receptacles, phone jacks, cable jacks, and other accessories are also available. RRD-W3BSRL-WH

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Keypad Styles
 Keypad Programming
RadioRA 2 offers three keypad styles: Pico, seeTouch, and GRAFIK T. Keypad buttons are typically programmed to work with the user’s daily activities. Keeping the button
programming simple and consistent will ensure customer satisfaction.
Some tips to consider:
Keep
•  brighter scenes on the top buttons and dim scenes toward the bottom buttons

Use
•  as few buttons as possible to perform exactly what is needed for the application (too many buttons
can be confusing to the homeowner and may cause unnecessary programming)
• Only use whole home scenes where they’re needed (such as Welcome or Away)

For more details about these best practices, see “Keypad Programming Best Practices” on page 10.

Getting Started
Before programming any of the devices, it is important to note that keypad buttons
can be programmed as a variety of button types (described below). The button type defines what the
PJ2-3BRL-GWH-L01 RRD-W2RLD-WH RRT-GH4B-BL function of the button will be and how the LED status is determined.

Each keypad style has a different aesthetic and unique functional features.
Toggle Control/Room Monitoring Buttons
Keypad Style “Room” buttons are used to monitor current status.
Feature Pico seeTouch GRAFIK T* Allows
•  monitoring of on/off status of a single load or groups of loads throughout the home.
Toggle/Room Monitoring No Yes Yes — Example: If the lower level or basement lights were left on, use the master bedroom tabletop seeTouch
keypad to toggle the lights off.
Single Action Scene Yes Yes Yes
Button
•  status LED will be ON if any load programmed to the button is on at any level (1 to 100%).
Path of Light No Yes Yes If
• the status LED is OFF, the next button press will send the assigned loads to their programmed levels
and turn the status LED ON.
Shade Toggle No Yes Yes
If
•  the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will send all assigned loads to 0%
Shade Tilt View Toggle Yes Yes Yes (toggle functionality).
Timeclock Button No Yes Yes Local
•  adjustment of assigned load level will not affect LED status, as long as one assigned load remains
ON at any level.
Green Button No Yes Yes
Shades
•  always go to their assigned levels and do not toggle between open and close. LED status is
Status LEDs No Yes Yes not dependent on shade position and may lead to confusing LED feedback. For the toggle function
on a shade, it is recommended to use Shade Toggle.
Backlighting Yes (Nightlight version only) Yes Yes

Adjust Backlighting No Static, Reqs transfer Dynamic w/ ambient light

Custom Engraving Yes (4-button version only) Yes Yes

Colors Gloss Designer Gloss and Satin New Architectural

Power Battery (CR2032, 10 yr life) 120 V 120 V


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Single/Multi-Room Scene Buttons Shade Tilt View Toggle Buttons

“Scene” buttons are used to create mood or match lighting to an activity in a room or through the “Shade Tilt View Toggle” buttons are used to control venetian blinds or horizontal sheer shades,
whole home. toggling between a preset that allows viewing the outside and a privacy setting.
Allows
•  recall of preset lighting scenes from a keypad. Each light assigned to a scene button will go to Status
•  LED will be ON when the assigned shades are at the 50% tilt level and programmed lift level
its predefined level; lights can even be turned off as part of a scene. (horizontal sheer blinds must be at 0% lift to adjust the tilt level).
— E
 xample: A Movie scene sets the perfect light level for enjoying a movie, closing blackout shades
and dimming lights to very low levels. If
•  the status LED is OFF, the next button press will send the assigned shades to the programmed lift
level and 50% tilt to provide a view of the outside.
Scene
•  LED will be ON only when all loads assigned to that scene are on to their exact levels.
If
• the status LED is OFF, the next button press will send the assigned loads to their programmed levels If
•  the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will set all assigned shades to a 0% tilt level.
and turn the status LED ON.
If
•  the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will send all assigned loads to the programmed Timeclock Mode Buttons
levels again (the current levels in the system won’t change). (Single Action functionality) “Timeclock” buttons are used to set a different mode for the timeclock for a variety of purposes, such
Local
•  adjustment of assigned load level will turn off LED status, as the level of the load would no longer as holidays, parties, or going on a vacation.
match the assigned programming. Status
•  LED will be ON when the assigned timeclock mode is active.
If
•  the status LED is OFF, the next button press will set the timeclock to the assigned mode
Path of Light Buttons (only one mode can be active at a time).
“Path” buttons are used to illuminate a convenient path from one point of the residence to another. • If the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will set the timeclock back to “Normal” timeclock
Status
•  LED will be ON only when all loads assigned to that scene are on to their exact levels mode (toggle functionality).
(similar to scene LED logic). • For “Away” mode (vacation mode), HVAC zones can be set to a permanently held setpoint while the
If
• the status LED is OFF, the next button press will send the assigned loads to their programmed levels “Away” mode is active.
and turn the status LED ON.
If
•  the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will send all assigned loads to 0% Green Buttons
(toggle functionality). “Green” buttons are used to set a high-end trim on all dimmable zones and a temperature setback on
Local
•  adjustment of assigned load level will turn off LED status, as the level of the load would no longer all HVAC zones in the system.
match the assigned programming. • Status LED will be ON when the assigned green mode is active.
Shades
•  always go to their assigned levels and do not toggle between open and close.
• If the status LED is OFF, the next button press will set the system into the assigned green mode.

Shade Toggle Buttons • Ifthe status LED is currently ON, the next button press will set the system back into normal operating
“Shade Toggle” buttons are used to control shade(s) through their full range of motion using mode (no green mode). (toggle functionality)
just one physical button. • Shades and switched loads are not automatically built into green modes, but can manually be
Status
•  LED will be ON when the assigned shades are in motion. assigned and set to a specific level.

If
• the status LED is OFF, the next button press will send the assigned shades to the open or close limit,
depending on the last movement direction from the last button press.

If
•  the status LED is currently ON, the next button press will stop all shades in their current position,
prior to reaching their open or close limit.

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Keypad Programming Best Practices

Less is more Start with brighter scenes at the top and dim scenes toward the bottom
It is best practice to use only the amount of buttons required for a control location. Too many buttons Having the brighter actions at the top of the keypad and dim scenes toward the bottom, along with easily
can lead to confusion. If you find yourself struggling to develop programming for a button and feel understood engraving, helps make the keypad intuitive.
that the keypad currently provides adequate control for the space, that may be a sign that there are
too many buttons. Remember, the button quantity can always be changed during the engraving process. Use shared scenes
A great example is the keypad by the Entry door. Functionally, the homeowner wants control when he Shared scenes are a feature of the Inclusive software and are intended to create efficiency for the
arrives home (Welcome) and when he leaves the residence (Away). If this is a front door, there may also be programmer. If there are scenes which are used on multiple keypads through the house, it is ideal to
a porch light or landscape light to control. The entry keypad would likely not need to control much else; use a shared scene or shared toggle button type. Shared scenes and shared toggles are created once
a good system design will provide many more keypads for the homeowner to control their system as they and then can quickly be applied to any button that needs to “share” the same programming. The feature
move through the residence. is similar to copy and paste with the key difference lying in the button programming editing. All
edits to shared scenes and shared toggles are shared among all buttons sharing the programming.
Minimize whole house scene usage
When thinking of what lighting control is, most picture the whole house scene: All On, All Off, Welcome, Common examples of shared scenes are All On, All Off, Welcome, and Away.
and Away. These types of scenes provide a lot of value and emphasize convenience and security. That
said, a house full of keypads with access to whole house scenes will become a house with a poor user
experience, as the homeowners constantly interfere with each other and guests have undesired access to
control of the entire residence’s lights from one button.

Master bedrooms and entry points to the residence will certainly have whole house scenes but once the
end user is in their house, the control from room to room should shift from whole house scenes to more
local scene and room control.

Another great place for whole house scenes: The Lutron Connect app —access is limited and an actual
physical button is not required in the space.

Place green modes and timeclock modes on virtual keypads

Similar to whole house scenes, homeowners will not want to allow everyone to access functions that
impact the entire house. Placing timeclock and green mode buttons in the physical space can lead to
undesired functionality, confusion, and support calls when the lights are unexpectedly more dim than
usual, or lights, temperature setpoints, and shades appear to randomly change levels on their own.

A virtual keypad is designed into the database as a real keypad but no physical keypad gets installed
and activated. Despite the fact that it is not a real keypad, it will show up in the XML integration file on the
main repeater and will thus show in the mobile app where the homeowner can have restricted access.

Virtual keypads are also great for whole house scenes.

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Keypad Programming Examples

Entry Controls Kitchen Controls
A seeTouch hybrid keypad is being used to control exterior lighting, replacing an old traditional A seeTouch wall-mounted keypad is being used in a kitchen backsplash to control local scenes and
switch by the front door. lighting zones. Imagine a dining room nearby, separated by a half-wall.

Top
•  button toggles the locally dimmed load Prepare
•  sets a scene with higher light levels in the
(common for hybrid keypads) kitchen to prepare food

Welcome
•  and Away provide the enter and exit Dining
•  sets the kitchen lights to a low level and
function for the residence brings the dining room table lights on to a level that
puts the focus on the dinner and family time
and Lower set to only control the locally
• Raise

dimmed load (exterior lights) Clean

•  Up brings the dining room and kitchen lights
on to a bright level to clean up after the meal

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Home Theater Controls Garage and Car Visor Controls

A GRAFIK Eye QS has been placed into a home theater with a projector screen being controlled by a
Sivoia QS Wireless quiet electronic drive and integrating with a third-party control system for audio and
video control. A visor control receiver is mounted on the ceiling
of the garage or on the wall where the door
push buttons are, allowing for doors, gates, and
lighting control.
• TheWelcome and Away scenes provide
enter and exit function from the visor control
transmitter (copies or Shared Scenes* of the
foyer keypad).

1 is wired to a third-party external motion

• Input

sensor and programmed to turn on exterior spots

for perimeter security lighting.

Contact
•  Closure Outputs 1 to 3 are used for
pulsed control of the garage door motors.
• Contact Closure Output 4 is used for pulsed
control of a property entry gate.

QSGRJ-6P w/additional button kit

RR-VCRX-WH

TV
•  sets a moderately lit scene, lowering blackout The
•  additional buttons on the left allow the
shades in the window to remove glare and lower homeowner to control just the projector screen, A visor control transmitter has been manually paired
the projector screen. as needed. with the above visor control receiver using the Learn
button, to allow for system control from the car
• Underneath the top lid of the GRAFIK Eye QS
Movie
•  sets the lighting to a very low level, drops (don’t forget that this transmitter can be mapped
the blackout shades in the windows, and lowers are individual zone controls for local dimming. over to HomeLink).
the projector screen. The third-party system
monitors for the button press and will turn on the
• Welcome allows the homeowner to illuminate a safe
projector and media player to start the movie. path of light with the press of a single button in the
car, so he doesn’t have to walk into a dark house.
Music
•  sets the lighting to a relaxing level to enjoy LR-3B-H-SW
music in the space, through the speaker system.
• Awayconveniently turns off lights throughout the
The third-party system monitors for the button house while the homeowner leaves the driveway to
press and, once Music is pressed, turns go out for a couple of hours.
on the music to a favorite source. The
•  Door 1 button provides quick control of
the garage door from the car.

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Master Bedroom Controls Living Room Controls

A 10-button tabletop keypad has been placed on the nightstand in the master bedroom for convenient Pico remote controls have been placed on pedestal in the living room for convenient,
system monitoring and control. local control of lights, shades, and audio.

PJ2-3BRL-GWH-L01 (Lights), PJ2-3BRL-GWH-S01 (Shades), PJ2-3BRL-GWH-A02 (Audio),

RR-T10RL-SW L-PED-3 (Pedestal)

 eft columns are mostly toggle buttons that allow

L
• • Eveningscene sets lighting throughout the • Lights- On, off, raise, lower, and favorite settings
the user to monitor the status of the zones in the residence to comfortable levels for relaxing; this for a single light or a group of local lighting zones
specified areas scene could be a copy or shared scene from the in a room
— Except Nursery, which illuminates a path kitchen keypad
of light to the nursery when the baby wakes
• Shades - open, close, raise, lower, or set a preset
during the night Reading
•  sets a lower light level for bedroom for a shade or a group of shades in a room
lamp for reading
• Right
column, with the exception of bath, - play/pause, cycle favorite stations, track
• Audio

are scenes oriented from brightest at the All

•  On and All Off are shared Scenes to easily forward, and volume control for an audio zone
top to dimmest at the bottom control lights in the house
— B ath illuminates a path of light to the • Raiseand lower are set to master raise and
bathroom in the middle of the night lower to control the loads on the last button
• Morning is a multi-room scene which sets the that was pressed on the keypad
master bedroom lights, hallway, bathroom, and
kitchen lights to moderate light levels with a
longer fade to allow eyes time to adjust and
the homeowner to complete all morning activities

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Multi-Location Control Solutions*



Typical 3-way Installation Installation with Remote Dimmer Replaced by Keypad

Main Dimmer (Top of Stairs) Remote Dimmer (Bottom of Stairs) Main Dimmer (Top of Stairs) Keypad (Bottom of Stairs)

RRD-6CL-XX RD-RD-XX RRD-6CL-XX RRD-W

*A 3-way dimming application is one where multiple switches control the same light.
These examples show how to use a keypad in place of a remote dimmer. For more information, refer to Application Note #41.

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 Timeclock Programming
Installation with Remote Dimmer Replaced by a Pico Advantages of Timeclock Programming
• Schedule timed events for a specific time of day.
Main Dimmer (Top of Stairs) Pico (Bottom of Stairs) • Schedule timed events relative to sunrise/sunset time.

• Can provide a Vacation Mode, giving the appearance that someone is home.
• Can enable and disable sensor modes to limit the amount of time a sensor is occupancy-enabled
and help to maximize energy savings.

Timeclock Modes
Timeclock modes are essentially groups of timeclock events. A system can have multiple timeclock
modes but only one mode can run at a time. In order to toggle out of one mode and into another, the
homeowner must do one of the following:
• Press a keypad button (using the timeclock button type)
• Press a button using the Lutron Connect app
• Press a button from a third-party integration system sending a telnet or RS232 command

Common Uses of Timeclock Modes

• Holiday Modes – used to alter the timeclock schedule to turn on holiday lighting or for use during
Orthodox Jewish Holidays. For example: Automatically controlling lights and shades during periods
when the homeowner is not permitted to interact with the local controls
• Vacation Mode – create a lived-in appearance while away for an extended period of
time to enhance security, and also ensure that lights aren’t left on unnecessarily
• Party Mode – if guests will be staying at the house during times when the timeclock may interfere and
cause distractions, a party mode could be enabled to alter the schedule

When using a button press on a Lutron device to change the timeclock mode from “Normal” to “Away”
RRD-10ND-XX PJ2-3BRL-GWH-L01
(Vacation), the programmer can add another energy-saving feature: a permanent hold of all HVAC
schedules. If a cleaning crew enters the house and changes the HVAC setpoints, for example, the held
setpoints refresh every 6 hours.

 Timeclock Events
Timeclock events are essentially scenes that occur automatically based on the time programmed to the
event. They can be programmed to occur at a fixed time, such as 8:00 p.m., or based upon astronomic
times during the day, such as sunset, throughout the year. The events can trigger independent scenes,
shared scenes, or green modes.

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Examples of Commonly Used Timeclock Scenes/Events  At least one of these events must be checked for the schedule to run on the assigned day(s). Each event
• Landscape On or Off – automatically turn lights on and off before, after, or at sunset and sunrise has a start time and a target setpoint range. The lower value of the range is the heat setpoint and the
higher value is the cool setpoint.
•  oodnight – turn lights off after going to bed (12 a.m.); useful in the event that the homeowner falls
G
asleep prior to triggering the Goodnight scene Schedules can be held (and subsequently re-run) from a few triggers/devices in the system:
• Morning – have lights turn on before the homeowner awakens (5 a.m.); this scene often includes • Lutron Connect app
opening the bedroom shades to allow natural light to enter the room and naturally wake the homeowner
• Timeclock mode change (Away Mode can be programmed to hold schedules)
Holiday
•  Lights On or Off – automatically turn exterior holiday lights on and off before, after, or at
sunset and sunrise
• Third-party control systems

Sensor
•  enabled or disabled – enable or disable Radio Powr Savr sensor modes using timeclock events Below is an example of an HVAC zone schedule in the RadioRA 2 programming software.
to maximize energy efficiency by only using the occupancy, or auto-on, feature when it is actually
required
• Privacy event – lowers all shades in the evening to provide privacy for the homeowner

 HVAC Programming
HVAC Schedule Programming

HVAC schedules aim to add a superior level of convenience and energy savings by removing the need
for manual thermostat adjustment, unless desired by the homeowner. This moves the daily control
of setpoints to an automatic schedule which works to set a comfortable temperature for when the
homeowner is home, and turns back the setpoints to save energy when the homeowner is away.

Once an HVAC controller or TouchPRO thermostat are added to the Design tab of the software, the HVAC Button Programming and Zone Control
option for programming thermostat schedules will appear in the Program tab of the software.  Aside from automatic schedules, HVAC zones can have a number of parameters adjusted by various user
Each HVAC zone has its own independent schedules. For ease of programming, schedules can be actions. For example, HVAC zone setpoints can be changed as part of a scene from a Lutron keypad.
copied and pasted from one HVAC zone to another. An HVAC schedule can contain up to seven daily Setpoints can also be changed from a third-party control system touchscreen when they’re part of a
schedules, each with a maximum of four events. By default, similar to most programmable thermostats, scene. The scene might start the A/V system, change HVAC setpoints to a comfortable level for guests,
there are two daily schedules: One for weekends and one for weekdays. and hold the HVAC schedue.

Four events can occur within each schedule: Setpoints can be adjusted Changing HVAC operating modes (heat, cool, and auto)
1. Wake – an event set to start 20-30 minutes prior to the homeowner's wake up time, so that by the following triggers/devices: can be performed by the following triggers/devices:
temperatures are comfortable while getting ready for the day. • seeTouch keypad buttons • seeTemp wall control
2. Away – an event that triggers once the homeowner has left for work for the day. The idea is to move the • GRAFIK T keypad buttons • Lutron Connect app
setpoint further out from the comfortable settings to save energy when not at home. • Timeclock events • Third-party control systems

3. Home – an event that starts 20-30 minutes before the homeowner returns home from work so that it is • Occupancy sensors
comfortable for the evening. • Lutron Connect app
4. Sleep – a final event that moves the setpoints slightly away from the comfortable setpoints to save • seeTemp wall control
energy while sleeping. • Third-party control systems

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Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor Programming  Security Mode Programming

Radio Powr Savr sensors can be added to a RadioRA 2 system. These sensors allow for automatic  Security Mode is a function that is programmed onto a main repeater phantom button or the dedicated
control of the system based upon movement within a specific area and aim to save energy by turning contact closure input on a visor control receiver. The purpose of Security Mode is to trigger an event that
loads off that were inadvertently left on. The sensors can also add convenience by automatically turning will execute when the alarm is triggered on a security panel. The alarm will trigger the RadioRA 2 system
lights on upon entering the room. Certain model numbers of the Radio Powr Savr sensors are intended in one of two ways:
for wall mounting and others are intended for ceiling mounting. There are two types of sensors:
Main repeater – via an RS-232 or Ethernet string from the security system
1. Occupancy – a sensor capable of automatically turning on loads and automatically turning them VCRX – via the closure of a programmable CCO on the security system
back off after a pre-determined period of time
2. Vacancy – a sensor capable of automatically turning off loads that were manually turned on by Common design of the Security Mode is as follows:
the homeowner • Inside lights set to Full On or 100% – alert the intruder that his presence is known
• Outside lights set to Flash – alert neighbors and easily identify the property to emergency personnel
 The sensors have three different detection sensitivity settings and four different unoccupied timeout
• Shades set to Open – reveal the intruder to the outside world for neighbors or those passing by to see
settings (1, 5, 15, and 30 minutes) which are set locally, on the sensor.

When Security Mode is triggered, all local functionality will be locked out so that the intruder cannot
Common applications for sensors include:
override any of the Security Mode settings.
• Closets
• Laundry rooms Another security function driven via contact closure or an integration string could be for a fire emergency.
• Bathrooms (control of lights and exhaust fan) In these cases, the programming is usually the bedrooms and path out of the house set to a lower light
level (50% or less depending on the fixtures in the path). The lower light level helps to illuminate a path to
• Bedrooms (vacancy only) safety while not blinding the homeowner with too much light. Too much light in smoke is similar to high
• Garages beams on a car in dense fog; the smoke will spread the light out and presents an unsafe environment for
• Basements the homeowner.

In the RadioRA 2 programming software, sensors are programmed along with the system keypads.
Two actions can be programmed on the sensors: Glossary of Common Scenes
1. Occupied – the automatic ON function of the sensor (occupancy sensors only)
Whole house scene
2. Unoccupied – the automatic OFF function of the sensor
Away – Allows the homeowner to turn off all of the interior and/or exterior lighting. This is triggered from a
 Sensors can also be controlled via timeclock events in order to have the sensor function in a different car, foyer, or common area.
mode depending on time of day. This increases energy savings by turning off the Auto ON mode during
periods of time where there is natural light available. The available modes are: Entertain – Turns on lights to a comfortable level in specific areas. The homeowner would use this scene
when having guests over, to light a pathway into the areas the guests are welcome to occupy.
1. Enabled – occupied and unoccupied functions enabled
2. Enabled (Vacancy Only) – unoccupied function enabled, occupied function disabled Family – Usually a brightly lit environment, used for family time, such as playing games,
or doing other family activities.
3. Disabled – occupied and unoccupied functions disabled
Goodnight (Night) – Turns most lights off and closes all shades, leaving hallway lighting on at a
low level for safety while maximizing privacy and energy savings.

Morning – Lights a pathway from the master bedroom into the master bathroom and into the kitchen for
breakfast. Lights fade on to brighter levels slowly to allow eyes to adjust. Could be a timeclock event that
raises shades or turns lights on to assist in waking the homeowner while also setting the morning scene
in the bath and kitchen.

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Additional Resources
Vacation – This button toggles between Normal Timeclock Mode and Away Timeclock Mode when Application Notes (log in to your myLutron account at lutron.com to access)
the homeowner goes on vacation or a business trip. Uses pre-scripted events and +/- 30 minute
randomization to simulate a lived-in appearance for the residence, providing security while saving energy. • Residential Systems Networking Guide

Welcome (Home) – Allows the homeowner to light up the common areas of the home, interior and/or • Choosing the Right Lutron Thermostat
landscape, typically from the car, for convenient entry into a safe, well-lit home. • Residential Systems Control of LED Lighting

Path of light • Lutron Connect Mobile App Guide and FAQs

 ath – Keeps the homeowner from dealing with harsh lighting in the middle of the night, lighting a pathway
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from the master bedroom to the master bathroom. Online Software Tutorials

Kitchen – Lights a pathway from the master bedroom into the kitchen for those late night snacks. • Log in to your myLutron account and go to the RadioRA 2 Software Tutorials link from the Learning Hub
section.
Nursery – Lights a soft pathway into the nursery so the baby isn’t startled and the homeowner is not
blinded in the middle of the night. • LCI Online Courses (Log in to your account on lutron.com/lcionline)
Pathway – Turns lights on to a higher level, creating an obvious pathway. (Example: master bedroom to – Learning Plan 620 – RadioRA 2 Level 1 Qualification
master bathroom, or master bedroom to kitchen.)
Walkway – Lights a walkway from one area of the home to another. (Example: a detached garage into
the home.)

Room or zone control

Breakfast – Creates a comfortable lighting environment at breakfast time.
 leanup – Controls task lighting in the areas of the kitchen and dining room commonly used during
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cleanup. Light levels are typically high. This scene is also sometimes attributed to the theater as well, for
post-movie cleanup.
Dinner (Dining) – Creates a comfortable lighting environment at dinnertime, setting an intimate light level at
the dining area, while reducing the light levels in neighboring zones.
Landscape (Exterior) – Controls all of the exterior/landscape lighting around the property.
Movie – Lights dim to very low levels in the theater and blackout shades close over the windows
to prevent glare. The A/V system can trigger the PLAY action by monitoring the button press of the
RadioRA 2 keypad through integration for a seamless, connected one-button experience.
Prepare – Used for cooking or food preparation in the kitchen, as well as dining room preparation. Light
levels are typically high.
Reading – Leaves task specific lights on at reading level. Often controls a lamp dimmer or plug-in dimmer.
Relax – Dims light to create a relaxing environment.
TV – Creates a medium light level for watching television.

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