Mini Touchplate Low Voltage Dimmer Relay - Zigbee Wireless Control

Touch-Plate powered dimmer pack is a complete relay and step-down transformer power supply in one with added dimming capability making it an excellent stand-alone solution for any lighting load that needs to be dimmed or controlled from more than one location. These single-point lighting control solutions can be used in hospitals, hotels, new or vintage homes, etc., that require relays installed in remote locations. Integrated Zigbee communication device can be configured for wireless control if using Phillips Hue or other Zigbee controller (purchased separately).

Remcon Retrofits

These dimmer power packs also can be used to replace vintage R-115 and R-115S Remcon transformer relays that were discontinued as of early 2021 when used in conjunction with Touch Plate switches. To update a retro Remcon lighting system for use with the dimmer pack be sure to swap out your switches to Touch-plate Lighting control stations on a 1-to-1 button replacement. (Replace a 3-button Remcon switch station with a 3-button Touch Plate switch station with all buttons connected to these new mini powered relay packs.) Dimming functionality allows you to adjust the brightness level of dimmable LED bulbs, incandescent bulbs, etc., by holding down the switch until the desired level is achieved. See additional Retrofit Notes below regarding wiring setup.

If using this power pack, then shop for replacement switches in the Touch Plate low Voltage Lighting section of the site for 1-button, 2-button, 3-button, etc., switches.

GE Retrofits

Want to dim lights in a vintage GE low voltage system? Now you can with these specially-designed low voltage dimmer power packs. You'll replace your vintage RR7 or RR9 relays with these Touch Plate units and then connect them to new Touch Plate switches. When updating retro GE lighting systems to add a dimmer pack you'll need to update your switches to Touch-plate Lighting control stations on a 1-to-1 replacement. (For example, replace a 3-button GE unit with a similar-looking 3-button Touch Plate unit such as the 5003 Light Switch. Dimming functionality provides the ability to dim or brighten the lighting to a desired level when using dimmable LED bulbs, incandescent bulbs, etc. See additional Retrofit Notes below regarding wiring setup.

Retrofit Notes:

This mini dimming power pack should fit inside the current box (often in the ceiling by the light fixture but sometimes found in a cabinet enclosure), but if it doesn't it would need to be mounted inside its own electrical box because of the high voltage coming in to it.

The dimmer pack should be installed on its own circuit: only a single local room switch should be connected to it for dimming. Ensure the power pack is not connected to any other switches wired in parallel (two switches controlling the same fixture on either end of a hallway, stairwell, etc.), or to any other relays, transformers, master control stations, dial controllers, etc. Ensure there are no shared common wires, either. It needs to be a standalone system because of the differences in hardware. Being on a breaker together is fine because the breaker is just providing the line voltage to everything that needs power. It’s the low voltage that they can’t share. 

Features

• Specially designed mini size  - easily installed in into a standard wall box
• 1-3/4" L x 1-3/4" W X 13/16" D
• 100-240 VAC wide input and output voltage
• No pilot light functionality - if needed, see the Touch-Plate Low Voltage Powered Dimmer Pack
• Integrated ZigBee device for communication via Phillips Hue; wire wand is the transmitter for a wireless Zigbee controller, if using
• Supports resistive loads, capacitive loads or inductive loads
• 1.8Amp Dimmer (100W max @110V for LED lamps, drivers, low voltage halogen OR 200 mx for incandescent lighting and HV (high voltage) halogen
• versatile load compatibility: incandescent, fluorescent, LED, electronic low voltage, magnetic low voltage (can control more than just the traditional 110-120V lighting loads)
• the input voltage on the line side will match the output voltage on the line side once the relay is directed to turn "ON"
• 1 channel output, up to 400W
• Input and output with screw terminals - safe and reliable
• Enables ON/OFF control and light intensity adjustment of connected light source
• ZigBee AC phase out dimmer based on latest ZigBee 3.0 protocol
• ZigBee end device supports Touchlink commissioning
• Can directly pair to a compatible ZigBee remote via Touchlink  without coordinator
• Supports self-forming ZigBee network without coordinator and add other devices to the network
• Supports find and bind mode to bind a ZigBee remote
• Supports ZigBee green power and can bind max. 20 ZigBee green power switches
• Compatible with universal ZigBee gateway products
• Radio frequency: 2.4GHz
• Waterproof grade: IP20
• DO NOT install with power applied to device
• DO NOT expose the device to moisture
• preset to trailing edge version - the best choice for both LED and incandescent loads
• NOTE: Cannot be used to replace individual Touch Plate relays connected to a master panel due to the transformers powering the systems being incompatible.

Operation

• Quick Press: press same button on/off to return to last preset level
• Press & Hold: Increase brightness - release button at desired lighting level
• the minimum brightness button can be pressed to set the minimum brightness for smoother low-light to off operation; see included paperwork.

Browse Kyle Switch Plates online store for a wide range of Touch-Plate Switches & Wall Covers.

Q. How many lights can I dim with one power pack?
A. As long as you don't exceed the maximum wattage you may connect multiple light fixtures and switches that can all be dimmed at once: 100W max @110V for LED lamps, drivers, low voltage halogen OR 200 mx for incandescent lighting and HV (high voltage) halogen.

Q. I have a GE system and want to dim lights in my kitchen. My GE 3-button switch looks similar to the Touch-plate 3-button unit. Can I use my GE switches with this power pack?
A. No, switches would need to be updated to Touch Plate control stations. Touch Plate is a 2-wire system (push the same button on or off) and GE is a 3-wire system (one button is ON or rocks ON in one direction, the other is OFF or rocks OFF in the other direction), so GE switches would not work with the dimmer pack. The power packs create standalone systems at each location used.

Q. When installing these dimmer packs, can the feed side be on the same circuit?
A. The low voltage side does need to be isolated from the rest of the system. The feed side (which is the feed that is coming from the circuit breaker) can be shared on the high voltage side.

Q. How can I tell if my Remcon system has any shared common wires?
A. Look for the common wire (usually white) that should be heading down from the light fixture to the R-115 relays in or near the junction box. This common wire should not be heading anywhere else (unless there is a second switch on the system). With shared commons, there would likely be a junction somewhere near the relay where the line is attached to another common wire heading off somewhere else.

Q. How do I connect this Zigbee wireless unit with my app?
A. These mini relay packs should work with any Zigbee hub, however we have only done testing with a Phillips Hue Bridge. You do need an actual Zigbee hub (physical unit) in order to use the Smart Things App. Here's how to get them set up:
1. Connect the app to the bridge and confirm the app can see it. From the app, click to add a lighting device. This will enter pairing mode. Make sure that the relay is currently “off”. You will need to pull/disconnect the “hot” lead or turn off the breaker to the relay. (When using the Philips Hue Bridge, there shouldn’t be a need to reset it first.)
2. Bring power to the relay (plug in the “hot” lead or turn on the breaker back on). At this point, the connected load/room lights (i.e. kitchen lights/bathrooms lights or whatever the relay is supposed to control) will flash twice slowly. Pairing mode will time out after 15 seconds and you have to repeat from step 1.
3. The connected load will then blink 5 times and then stay on when the app has found it. At this point, the relay should appear on the app menu. If using the Philips Hue app, the “configure device” will appear at the bottom of the screen once the unit is paired (even though the scrolling light graphic does not change). Touch the “configure device” and it should be paired from there.