Home Automation - converting 3 way switches to be used as a scene controller and dimmer

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kuchinn
05-08-08, 04:42 PM
Hi,

I have two switches which are wired as 3 way currently. I would like to replace both switches with a vizia RF scene controller (only requires power) and a vizia RF dimmer. Could someone please tell me how to rewire the 2 3 way switches to make this happen.

Thanks

BrandonStapp
05-13-08, 06:51 PM
Assuming you are talking about the RZCS4 (4 Scene Controller) by Leviton, it is actually not all that complicated.

You will need two devices (assuming you already have the controller), the RZCS4 and a RZI06-1L.

The RZCS4 is not a load bearing switch, so all it requires is the Line (Hot), Neutral, and Ground.

The RZI06-1L is what will actually control the "load", so in the electrical box that you will have the dimmer / switch, you will need: Line (Hot), Neutral, Ground, and Load. If there are any traveler wires in that box, just cap them off as there are no travelers involved here. Other than that, wire it up as a standard switch.

What you will be doing is creating a "virtual" 3-way.

Let me know if you need any more help!