Leviton Z-Wave Universal Dimmer
APPLICATION The Leviton Z-Wave Universal Dimmer features the latest generation of Leviton’s dimming technology for the Vizia RF+ family of Z-Wave energy check out Simply Automated UPB, better technology, more product options, better support management and lighting control products. Designed for the future, it supports dimmable LED and CFL technologies, and includes support for legacy incandescent, halogen, Mark 10, and magnetic lighting loads. In addition to universal lighting support, the VRMX1 provides support for state-of-the-art Z-Wave commands including security, network wide inclusion, and beaming.
The highly advanced Vizia RF+ device provides two-way feedback, is scene capable, includes 49 different fade rates and features user pre-sets for powering on and minimum brightness.
Featuring Leviton’s Decora brand design, the VRMX1 blends into any home or apartment. The switches showcase innovative styling with a horizontal LED locator and brightness indicator bar. Additionally, two robust snap-in color change kit options are included for ultimate in flexibility and future proof design.
The Leviton VRMX1 is universally supported by most security systems with Z-Wave energy management technology, including Leviton’s popular Omni automation systems. It is also optimized for use with Z-Wave door locks.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
n Rated for CFL and LED loads up to 450W
n Rated for incandescent and halogen loads up to 1000W
n Rated for magnetic low voltage loads up to 1000VA
n Rated for fluorescent ballast loads up to 1000VA
n Local and remote dimming from Leviton Vizia RF+ or other Z-Wave controllers
n Features include: scene capable, user pre-set ‘on level’, user pre-set minimum brightness before turning off, energy save mode, 49 different fade rates, transient surge suppression built-in
n Horizontal LED brightness display can be set for single LED or cumulative bar
n Can be used in 3-way, multi-way circuit by using matching VP00R remote switch or virtual 3-way with VRCZ1-1LZ
AGENCY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
n Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B
n NOM Certified (#057)
n UL Listed (File #E-31373)
n CSA Certified (File # 152105)
n UL required air gap switch disconnects power from load locally. It is concealed during normal operation and is accessible without moving the wallplate
n Z-Wave Certified
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Five-Year Limited Warranty
Z-Wave Universal Dimmer
Leviton Security & Automation4330 Michoud Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70129 • Telephone: 1-504-736-9810 • Fax: 1-504-253-2954
Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.201 North Service Road, Melville, NY 11747 Tech Line: 1-800-824-3005 Fax: 1-800-832-9538 www.leviton.com© 2014 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
DIMENSIONAL DRAWING1.40(35.6)0.25(6.4)2.71(68.9)1.75(44.5)1.29(32.8)4.13(104.8)2.61(66.3)
Z-Wave Universal Dimmer
SINGLE POLE WIRING DIAGRAM(PRIMARY SIDEOF BALLAST)DimmerInsulatingLabelBlackHot (Black)BlackLine120 VAC,60HzNeutral (White)RedYellow/RedWhiteWhiteGreenGround
THREE-WAY WIRING DIAGRAMHot (Bla c k ) Neutral (White)Dimmer Mat c hing Remote (with LEDs ) YL/RD RedYellow/RedWH BKBlackBlackWhite Ballast Line 120 V A C , 60H z GreenGroundGreen G r oun d WhitePrimarySide
ORDERING INFORMATION
|
CAT. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
RATING |
COLOR |
|
VRMX1-1L |
Z-Wave Universal Dimmer |
120VAC, 60 Hz, Neutral wire required 1000W Incandescent 450W LED/CFL 1000VA Magnetic Low Voltage 1000VA Fluorescent Ballast |
White |
About UPB Technology
|
Highly Reliable — The UPB method of communication is 100 ~ 1000 times more reliable than current X-10 technology and 10 ~100 times more reliable than CEBUS or LONWORKS powerline technologies. UPB is 99.9% reliable versus 70%-80% reliability of X-10.* UPB transmits farther (over a mile), is less susceptible to powerline noise and capacitive attenuation (signal reduction) than other technologies for three reasons:
When put on one phase of a home’s two phase power line, the signals are so strong they go out to the street side transformer and are induced on the opposite phase, returning back to the home. Since UPB transmits at a low frequency, it does not affect other powerline devices or appliance/loads. No New Wires – UPB dimmer switches are installed exactly like regular dimmer switches. They connect to a home’s standard wiring. Since no new or special wiring is required, they work great in retrofit applications too. Affordable — UPB dimmer switches can be as affordable as high end non-communicating dimmers. When comparing costs of home upgrades (theater TV, remodeled bath or kitchen) adding lighting automation and control to a room or whole home provides a surprising improvement in quality of life at a comparably low cost. Simplicity – Adding lighting control can be as simple as plugging in dimming modules or replacing dimming switches Pre-Configured Series. Unlike radio frequency (RF) wireless switches, where reliability is proportional to the number of ‘mess-networked’ switches installed, UPB provides reliability and performance anywhere in the home without the need of repeaters. Peer to Peer – No host computer or central controller is necessary for single, point-to-point control or group (lighting scene) control. UPB is a no-host, peer to peer network. Interruption of power, or single point controller/repeater failure, will not affect a stand-alone UPB network. Two Way Communications – Hardware, software and protocol design allows for two-way communication in all products. Status can be confirmed with polling or automatically transmitted upon local/manual load changes. House Separation – Neighbors with UPB will not control each other’s lights. The UPB addressing scheme allows for 250 systems (houses) on each transformer and 250 devices on each system. It incorporates over 64,000 total addresses compared to 256 for conventional X-10. Interaction – UPB communication can be used in the presence of all X-10, CEBus, HomePlug or LonWorks compatible equipment with no interference between either. The UPB technology uses a completely different frequency range than any of the wide-band, narrow-band, or spread spectrum technologies. The physical method of UPB communication is entirely different than the modulation-demodulation techniques of all X-10, CEBus, or LonWorks. Higher Speed – 20 to 40 times the speed of X- 10 in terms of data transmitted. This is equivalent to over ten full commands per second. The average latency of command to action is less than 0.1 second.
* Reliability is defined as the percentage of transmitter/receiver pairs that correctly operate upon initial installation. The UPB test units are randomly installed in the environment typical of the target market. This market is defined as the single-family residential market in the US, homes with a median size of 2500 Sq, Ft. This environment is defined to be the existing base of homes, without any modifications, which means there should be no “fixing” the electrical system of the residence by adding couplers, repeaters or filtering. |
UPB technology provides an inexpensive and reliable solution for residential and commercial powerline communications applications. While other powerline communication technologies exist, none compare to UPB in cost per node, functionality and reliability.
Just had a Leviton system installed in my home, working great.