Armacost Lighting HHRGB14 Installation Guide
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1. The wireless remote is not working Be sure you are in range of your receiver The transmitter is a radio frequency RF device and as such the range is dependent on many factors TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING continued Actual operational distance and performance may vary based on type of walls and other nearby electronic devices Be sure your battery is good When any key is pressed you should see the red LED at the front of the unit light If not replace battery The receiver may need to be paired again with your remote Please revisit the pairing instructions LEDs display uneven brightness or color shifts This may be due to voltage drop or the RGB LED tape may be oriented in two different directions To reduce voltage drop reduce the length of 12V and RGB power wires and or use thicker wires Refer to your RibbonFlex Pro specific model s Installation Guidelines for options on other installation configurations that may help reduce voltage drop For help with larger LED lighting installations visit armacostlighting com RGB or email support armacostlighting com SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage Max lighting load Working temperature 0008 10 to 130 F 12 to 55 C Wireless working freqUeNCy ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 433 92MHz FCC ID ERE S ERE AS 2ACFYHHRGB14 Transmitter battery type Coin style CR2025 Country of origin EEATT China Limited 1 year warranty This product is for2. Armacost J LIGHTING Slimline Wireless RGB LED Lighting Controller Model HHRGB14 Professional grade component based RGB lighting controller This low voltage easy to use RGB LED controller Uses radio frequency RF technology to work works with RibbonFlex Pro Custom Color RGB LED through walls and doors up to 50 feet away helps Tape Lighting to deliver professional colorful lighting to eliminate the need to run extra wires results The controller blends the light from red green and blue LEDs to create a full spectrum of 30 designer colors from pastels to vibrant hues to five shades of white that range from very cool to very warm white a Features pairing technology for expandability and multi zone lighting control a Easy to use simply cycle through colors and color color temperatures Also includes six dynamic color changing effects changing effects Extremely small receiver fits almost Full range dimming of static colors or use anywhere easily direct wire for custom installations brightness preset quick keys The Slimline color controller will work with other 12V Speed is adjustable on color changing effects or 24V DC RGB LED tape light strips and modules including ultra slow cross fade dissolves with 4 wire hook up Package contains Installation Guidelines Handheld Remote with CR2025 battery Slimline Controller and 6 twist on wire connectors CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT Read and follow the Insta
3. chnology offers ease of expandability without having to run extra cabling touchpad can control multiple RGB receivers in the same area Surface mount Easily mount to any i wall or flat surface no hole required Install in wall Can be installed in wall in an electrical box To buy online or to learn more visit armacostlighting com RGB14REM
4. d white and green cross fade 6 12 Shades of blue 27 30 Shades of purple 34 Red white and blue cross fade 13 17 Shades of green 31 White strobe 35 Red and white cross fade 18 21 Shades of yellow 32 Full color cross fade 36 Red gold and green cross fade MULTI ZONE LIGHTING AND PAIRING Each Slimline RGB controller comes factory set with a Unique RF Code Multiple sets can work in the same area without interference to control multiple zones of RGB LED lighting The controller features RF pairing technology which can help expand lighting Pairing allows one remote to control multiple receivers For best results all receivers should be within 25 feet of each other Pairing along with RF wireless technology can greatly reduce the need for extra wiring Unique RF Code Note When using one remote to control multiple receivers only static colors will synchronize Color changing effects will not sync due to different cycling speeds For larger RGB LED lighting installations where colors as well as color changing effects must synchronize use an Armacost RGB signal repeater Pairing one remote to control multiple receivers To learn more about large installations or to purchase additional RGB receiver controllers transmitters or signal repeaters visit armacostlighting com RGB You can also call or email Armacost technical support Pairing instructions 1 Connect the Slimli
5. dry location use only Improper installation improper powering abuse or failure to use this device for its intended purpose will void warranty Proof of purchase is required for all returns Questions Email support armacostlighting com Fe RoHS 254684 Conforms to UL Standard 8750 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment american lighting association Armacost RJ LIGHTING 2014 Armacost Lighting All rights reserved 140 Baltic Avenue Baltimore MD 21225 140901 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Wireless Touchpad Model RGB14REM amp e o i y ad s v A y A lt gt Cc 2 N lt Designer style switch plate and all mounting screws included Beautifully blends with existing designer switches and dimming d cor a Convenient 2 way lighting control works in unison with your existing handheld remote as an additional RGB lighting controller a Full function RGB LED controller with extended range works up to 100 feet away through walls and doors a RF wireless and pairing te
6. ing so will cause the RGB LEDs to flicker Use only insulated staples or plastic ties to secure cords and wires Route and secure wires so they will not be pinched or damaged For wire runs inside of walls use certified CL2 or better cabling and appropriate mounting hardware Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring in the same runs as AC household power If AC and low voltage wires cross keep them at 90 degree angles For better LED brightness keep voltage drop to a minimum Voltage drop is a natural occurrence in all low voltage lighting systems It is the gradual decrease in voltage that occurs from your power supply to your LED lighting Voltage drop only becomes undesirable if you notice the brightness or color in one area of your lighting is objectionably different than in another area As a practical approach to installing LED tape lights test your lighting prior to final installation If voltage drop appears to be a concern use shorter lengths of DC power feed wires or switch to a thicker gauge wire lower AWG number For an online voltage drop calculator visit armacostlighting com installation OPERATION The Slimline color controller will remember the last setting for brightness and speed for each color and each effect you select For instance if one color is dimmed the unit will maintain that setting for that particular color until changed even if the power is turned off goes out unexpectedly or is disc
7. llation Guidelines provided with your RGB LED lighting and power supply Do not connect controller directly to 120V AC household current 12 24V DC only All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes low voltage Class 2 circuit If you are unclear as to how to install and wire this product contact a qualified electrician Low voltage safe simply splice STANDARD and extend 12V wires to bridge AC WALL SWITCH 12 24V DC OUTPUT gaps to fit installation needs OPTIONAL POWER SUPPLY SLIMLINE TRANSFORMER RGB CONTROLLER goaoqggogoaga 12 or 24V DC 12 or 24V DC D 120V AC 4 4 RGB LED TAPE LIGHT ae The 2 conductor red black The RGB wires Maintain polarity for correct wire connects to the output on the Slimline color sequencing Be sure red of your power supply Red controller direct connects to red green to green pat connects to red black wire to your RGB blue to blue The white wire es to black LED tape light from the controller always connects to the positive indicator or white wire on the WIRELESS REMOTE works RGB LED tape light TOUCHPAD e through walls up OPTIONAL So y to 50 ft away Model pe RGB14REM v X Important Maximum load is 5 amps 60 watts when used with 12V LEDs or 120 watts when used with 24V LEDs Do not connect more than one RGB color controller receiver to a power supply in the same circuit Do
8. ly place the RGB LED light strip into your desired mounting position Power on the LEDs to make sure you are achieving the desired lighting effect before removing the 3M paper backing for final installation Temporarily mounting the LED light strip allows you to experiment with tape light positioning to achieve your desired results Orient LED tape strips in the same direction RGB LED tape viewed from one side or the other will always have a color shift due to the red green and blue chips in the LED For better color consistency especially when used in cove lighting keep the LED tape strips oriented in the same direction e g logo markings on each tape should always be pointed or facing the same way LEDs flicker limited or inconsistent colors Check all connections Confirm you have maintained correct polarity on all wire connections white to white red to red etc when joining LED strips as well as when connecting wires to the color controller Press the reset key If any other color appears other than a warm yellow white there is a bad connection or polarity is not correct Check to be sure all connections are secure If you have a failed connector you can solder wires to the LED tape and solder splice connections Soldering is a good method for making reliable electrical connections To learn about best soldering practices visit armacostlighting com installation Note Always solder connections in RV and boat applications
9. ne controller to your power supply and RGB LED lighting Make sure everything is working properly using the remote control 2 Remove power to the controller receiver for at least 5 seconds unplug or turn off the AC switch to your power supply 3 Restore power and within 2 seconds press and hold the 100 and 50 brightness touch keys simultaneously on the remote that you wish to be paired The LED tape light will blink once to confirm successful pairing To pair multiple receivers to the same single remote simply repeat the steps above with each additional receiver The transmitter s Unique RF Code will be programmed to the additional receiver units It is also possible to pair up to three different transmitters to control one zone of lighting To synchronize the colors and brightness levels of all receivers simply press the reset key on the transmitter touchpad All RGB LED lighting will reset to the 1 white color position Important a Never connect multiple RGB controller receivers to one power supply Each receiver must have its own power supply If you repeatedly press any of the remote keys too fast the RGB controllers will lose their synchronization To re synchronize press the reset key on the touchpad transmitter a For effective synchronization all receivers must be within range of the wireless remote TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Temporarily install LED tape Using painters or masking tape temporari
10. onnected from the power supply When you press any key the red LED on the front of the remote will light to indicate the unit is sending Ill an RF signal Power ON OFF key D Reset function key RESET A W 7 Brightness arrow up or down keys Pressing the reset key will take For dimming static colors or use the RGB controller to the 1 color preset quick keys 100 50 25 position which is a very warm 100 50 25 white and will automatically return the brightness settings of all colors to 100 full brightness A m Color Mode key Any programmed effect speeds will eer sree Press forward arrow to advance to return to the medium speed setting C next static color or color changing lt effect Press back arrow to return to coLoR MODE coLOR MODE previous color or effect displayed vy EFFECT SPEED Effects speed a Controls the speed of all color changing effects Hold arrow down to archive RGB LED Lighting Controller ultra slow cross fade dissolves for professional lighting results Remove clear pull tab tape to activate the remote s pre installed coin style battery Colors and effects All colors are arranged in common color groupings for easy navigation colors are fully dimmable Pressing the reset key will take you to the 1 color position which is a very warm white 1 5 Shades of white 22 26 Shades of red 33 Re
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