DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer - Wiring Guide - Revision

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Wiring guide for Control4 DIN-rail 8-channel dimmer models C4-DIN-8APD-E (adaptive phase) and C4-DIN-8FPD-E (forward phase). The guide provides a color-code reference for conductors and explains how to use the forward-phase wiring diagrams with installation instructions. It highlights required handling of override bypass jumpers, shows wiring connections for loads and neutrals/lines, and includes notes for single-line operation using terminal block jumpers. Compliance notes, electrical ratings, and Ethernet connection references are also included.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Supported models

Diagrams color code

Wiring diagrams

Control4 forward-phase dimmer wiring use

Figure 1: Wiring in Control4 panel

Override bypass jumper removal note

Load and line connection notes

Single-line jumper procedure

Figure 2: Wiring in standard DIN rail panel

Electrical ratings and compliance

DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer/Forward Phase Dimmer Wiring Guide Supported models • C4-DIN-8APD-E • C4-DIN-8FPD-E DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer Diagrams color code*: Black Red Grey Green Blue | | | --- | | | | | | | Line Load Neutral Earth ground Ethernet *Important! The wire colors shown in Figure 1 and 2 in the “Diagrams color code” table are examples only. Actual wire colors differ by country and/or voltage. Wiring diagrams Use the Control4® 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer wiring diagrams along with the 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer Installation Guide to install 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmers. Figure 1. Wiring in Control4 panel Important: Remove the two Override switch Distribution (breaker) Panel bypass jumpers that connect each black terminal to four red terminals by unscrewing all ﬁve screws in each bypass jumper until the entire bypass jumper can be pulled out ~~ ~~ Load 1 Load 2 Load 3 Load 4 Line 1 Load 5 Load 6 Load 7 Load 8 Line 2 Aux Override In Aux Override Out Neutral Out 1 Neutral Out 2 Neutral Out 3 Neutral Out 4 Neutral Line 1 Neutral Out 5 Neutral Out 6 Neutral Out 7 Neutral Out 8 Neutral Line 2 Ground Note: Line-Ins on these modules can be different phases. Only Load 1 is shown in detail When only a single line in is being used, jumper Line 1 (N) to Line 2 (N) at the terminal block and jumper Line 1 out to Line 2 (L) at the module | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | CH4 CH8 Module Override | CH3 CH7 Reset | CH2 CH6
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8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Line 2 (L) Line 2 (N) Line 1 out CAN ICES-3 ( B)/ NMB-3(B) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED’s l icense-exempt RSSs . 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 operat ion . 100-277V ,50/60 Hz 240V ,50 Hz 8.33 A Max per Channel 16 A Max per Line In 26.67 A Max 1/8 HP Max per Channel @ 120V 1/8 HP Max Per Channel @ 240V Refer to documentation for load ratings Patent Pending Figure 2. Wiring in standard DIN rail panel To Ethernet switch CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 Link/Activity Reset Module Override | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | H This device complies with part 15 of tempt RSSs. Operation is subject to t device may not cause harmful interfe any interference received, including i operation. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) |

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FAQs

Which dimmer models are supported by this wiring guide?

C4-DIN-8APD-E (8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer) and C4-DIN-8FPD-E (8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer).

What is the wiring guide’s caution about the diagram wire color code?

The listed wire colors are examples only; actual wire colors can differ by country and/or voltage.

How should bypass jumpers for the override be handled?

Remove the two override bypass jumpers by unscrewing all five screws in each bypass jumper until the entire bypass jumper can be pulled out.

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