3-Way Dimmer

[DIEHARD]

I understand how the Aux switch method works but can you have two (C4-DIM1-Z-x) control the same light? As in the one is just basically a wireless keypad and doesn't have anything on it's load yet is programed to control the light on another dimmer switch?

[RyanE]

No, a single dimmer can control the load, multiple dimmers cannot control a single load.

The proper way to have multiple locations (like 3-way or 4-way switches on different walls) controlling a single load is to have a single dimmer, wired where the load is wired, and then to have multiple *keypads*, which look just like dimmers, and then bind the buttons on those keypads to the dimmer, so the button will work just like the buttons on the dimmer.

RyanE

 

[DIEHARD]

So could those 6 button wireless keypads work as an alternate on/off for the dimable switch? Can it "dim" from the wireless keypad?

[Cyknight]

yes keypad buttons can be use for hold ramp on/off.

[DIEHARD]

Perfect. I don't want my switch boxes bigger than 3 wide if i can help it! Keypads will come in handy.

[RyanE]

The one thing to consider when looking at placement for dimmers / keypads is to remember that if the Control4 system is down or otherwise unavailable, only the actual dimmers / switches will control the load, so I'd suggest you put the dimmers / switches in the location most logical for controlling the load.

RyanE