Environ 3 Master Control Stations - Strand Lighting

Strand Lighting Inc. 

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Document Number: 2-450212-020 

Version as of: March 23, 2009 

Environ 3 Control Stations Installation & Operation Guide 

©2009 Philips Group. All rights reserved.

Environ 3 Control Stations 

Installation & Operation Guide 

Important Safeguards 

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed 

including the following: 

a. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 

b. Do not use outdoors. 

c. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters. 

d. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not 

readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel. 

e. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer 

may cause an unsafe condition. 

f. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use. 

g. Refer service to qualified personnel. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 

WARNING: You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power 

disconnect device before installing any wiring. Be sure that power is disconnected 

by removing fuses or turning the main circuit breaker off before installation. 

Installing the device with power on may expose you to dangerous voltage and 

damage the device. A qualified electrician must perform this installation. 

WARNING: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable 

specifications. Failure to use proper cable can result in damage to equipment or 

danger to persons. 

CAUTION: Wire openings MUST have fittings or lining to protect wires/cables 

from damage. Use 75° C copper wire only! Aluminum wire may not be used. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Preface .......................................................................................................................................3 

About this Guide .................................................................................................................. 3 

Additional Manuals.............................................................................................................. 4 

Product Overview .....................................................................................................................5 

Environ 3 Master Control Stations, Dimmers, Switches, and Channel Remotes ................ 5 

Installation Guidelines ..............................................................................................................7 

General Installation Guidelines............................................................................................ 7 

Ganging and Derating Heatsink Devices ............................................................................. 8 

Environ 3 Master Control Stations ............................................................................................9 

Master Control Station Installation ...................................................................................... 9 

Master Control Station Operation ...................................................................................... 10 

Programming Presets.......................................................................................................... 12 

Changing the Fade Rate ..................................................................................................... 13 

Setting the Button Brightness............................................................................................. 14 

Replacing a Keypad Membrane ......................................................................................... 15 

Environ 3 Dimmers/Switches/Channel Remotes ....................................................................16 

Dimmer/Switch Installation ............................................................................................... 16 

Switch (Non-Dim) Setup.................................................................................................... 17 

Dimmer/Switch Operation ................................................................................................. 18 

Channel Remote Installation .............................................................................................. 19 

Channel Remote Operation ................................................................................................ 20 

Specifications ..........................................................................................................................21 

Environ 3 Master Control Station / Dimmer / Switch / Channel Remote.......................... 21 

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PREFACE 

About this Guide 

The document provides installation and operation instructions for the following Environ 3 

products. 

Master Control Stations: 

• 61204 Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 2 Presets, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61204H Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 2 Presets, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61200 Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 5 Presets, Raise/Lower, IR Rec., 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61202 Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 5 Presets, Raise/Lower, IR Rec., A/V In., 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61200H Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 5 Presets, Raise/Lower, IR Rec., Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61202H Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 5 Presets, Raise/Lower, IR Rec., A/V In., Fins, 

1-Gang, 120V 

• 61201 Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 8 Presets, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61203 Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 8 Presets, A/V In., 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61201H Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 8 Presets, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61203H Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 8 Presets, A/V In., Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

Strap Style Power Devices: 

• 61221 Environ 3 Electronic Low Voltage Strap Dimmer 300VA, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61220 Environ 3 Incandescent/Inductive Strap Dimmer 600VA, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61222 Environ 3 Non-Dim Strap Switch 600VA, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61223 Environ 3 PowerSpec® HDF Fluorescent Strap Dimmer 600VA, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61224 Environ 3 Advance Mark 10® Strap Dimmer 600VA, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61225 Environ 3 3-Speed Strap Fan Control 1.5 Amp, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61228 Environ 3 Dimmer/Non-Dim/Fan Strap Channel Remote, 1-Gang, 120V 

Heatsink Style Power Devices: 

• 61234 Environ 3 Electronic Low Voltage Heatsink Dimmer 500VA, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61230 Environ 3 Incandescent/Inductive Heatsink Dimmer 600VA, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 




• 61235 Environ 3 Non-Dim Heatsink Switch 1000VA, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61236 Environ 3 Non-Dim Heatsink Switch 2000VA, 2-Gang, 120V 

• 61237 Environ 3 PowerSpec® HDF Fluorescent Heatsink Dimmer 600VA, Fins, 1-Gang, 

120V 

• 61238 Environ 3 PowerSpec® HDF Fluorescent Heatsink Dimmer 1500VA, Fins, 2-Gang, 

120V 

• 61239 Environ 3 Advance Mark 10® Heatsink Dimmer 600VA, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 



• 61242 Environ 3 3-Speed Heatsink Fan Control 1.5 Amp, Fins, 1-Gang, 120V 

• 61245 Environ 3 Dimmer/Non-Dim/Fan Heatsink Channel Remote, 1-Gang, 120V 

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Please read all instructions before installing or using this product. Retain this guide for future 

reference. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ! 

This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code® 

and local regulations. It is also intended for permanent installation in indoor applications only. 

Before any electrical work is performed, disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the 

fuse to avoid shock or damage to the control. It is recommended that a qualified electrician 

perform this installation. 

Additional Manuals 

The complete library of Environ 3 Preset Dimming Product manuals may be downloaded at 

www.strandlighting.com. These manuals include: 

• Environ 3 Preset Dimming System (Complete Manual) 

• Environ 3 Master Control Stations, Dimmers, Switches, Channel Remotes 

• Environ 3 Fan Control 

• Environ 3 Power Extender 

• Environ 3 Infrared Transmitter 

• Environ 3 IR Receivers 

• Environ 3 Relay Module 

• Environ 3 Vision.net To Environ 3 Digital Interface 

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW 

Environ 3 Master Control Stations, Dimmers, Switches, and Channel 

Remotes 

ON 

OFF 

Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 2-Presets: Features oversized illuminated 

push buttons for easy operation. It is intended for use as an simple 

entry station for locations that require a more industrial button style. 

With its positive-feedback LED indication and tactile feel the unit permits 

the recall of two preset scenes. Over 120 pre-defined labels are 

available to install inside these oversized button. Custom engraved faceplates 

may also be ordered for these stations. 

Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 5-Presets: Features standard sized illuminated 

pushbuttons with positive-feedback LED indication and tactile 

feel. This station permits the recall of preset scenes, in addition to the 

global raise/lower of up to 30 dimmers and master keypads on the network. 

Each control station has an integral infrared receiver that can be 

used in conjunction with an optional hand-held infrared transmitter. 

Certain models of this station feature an "A/V In" Audio/Visual contact 

closure input which may be wired to our IR Receiver units, or any third 

party control system that generates a contact closure signal. Custom button 

membranes may be engraved with your choice of nomenclature. 

Custom engraved faceplates may also be ordered for these stations. 

Environ 3 Pushbutton Station, 8-Presets: Features smaller sized illuminated 

pushbuttons with positive-feedback LED indication and tactile 

feel. This station permits the recall of preset scenes, in addition to the 

global raise/lower of up to 30 dimmers and master keypads on the network. 

Certain models of this station feature an "A/V In" Audio/Visual 

contact closure input which may be wired to our IR Receiver units or 

any third party control system that generates a contact closure signal. 

Custom button membranes may be engraved with your choice of 

nomenclature. Custom engraved faceplates may also be ordered for 

these stations. 

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Environ 3 Dimmers/Switches: Environ 3 Dimmers/Switches are digital, 

micro-touch preset dimmers or Non Dims. These units are equipped 

with an automatic fade and dual LED readout, providing full-function, 

3-way and multi-location control when used with Environ 3 Channel 

Remotes. Dimmers are available for a variety of load types including; 

Low Voltage, Incandescent/Inductive, Non-Dim/Switch, PowerSpec® 

HDF Fluorescent, Advance Mark 10® Fluorescent, Neon, and Cold 

Cathode. Custom engraved faceplates may also be ordered for these 

devices. 

Environ 3 Channel Remotes: Environ 3 Channel Remotes provide 

multilocation remote devices that use 3-way wiring to remotely control 

Environ 3 dimmers, switches or fan controls. An unlimited number of 

remotes can be used for multi-location control. These devices do not 

count against the 30 device limitation of the Environ 3 network, as they 

utilize "the yellow wire" to connect and control devices on "the purple 

wire". Custom engraved faceplates may also be ordered for this remote. 

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 

General Installation Guidelines 

1. Per the National Electric Code, Environ 3 dimmers require that the neutral wire be 

considered a current carrying conductor. Each circuit feeding an Environ 3 dimmer or a 

Environ 3 dimmed load requires a separate neutral. No shared or common neutrals are 

allowed. Shared neutrals will result in an undesirable flashing of controlled loads. 

2. Use Quiet Electronic (QE) dimmers to control only low-voltage fixtures that have 

electronic, solid-state transformers and regular incandescent loads. 

3. Use HDF Direct drive dimmers to control fluorescent lighting loads at 120V with 

approved Strand HDF Electronic Ballasts only. 

4. Use Electronic Ballast (EB) Direct Drive Dimmers to control Advance Mark 10® 

Dimmable Electronic Ballast. 

5. Environ 3 Strap Dimmers, Masters, Switches, and Channel Remotes are mounted 

individually or ganged together, and are supplied without faceplates. They accept Strand 

single and multi-gang Faceplates or standard decorator-style faceplates by others. 

Faceplates are not included with the Dimmers, Masters, Switches or Remotes, and must 

be ordered separately. Heatsink devices cannot be ganged with Strap devices. 

6. Environ 3 Heatsink Dimmers, Masters, Switches and Channel Remotes incorporate lowprofile 

heatsinks and are supplied with single-gang faceplates. Multi-gang faceplates are 

also available. Heatsink devices mount side-by-side with no fins broken (NFB) and do 

not need to be derated. Heatsink devices cannot be ganged with Strap devices. When 

mounting devices with one or both fins removed, it is necessary to derate the maximum 

load of the devices. Refer to the derating chart on page 8. 

7. Environ 3 Dimmers or Switches may be fed individually or in groups, regardless of 

phase. 

8. Environ 3 Master Control Stations draw approximately one watt and may be fed from any 

circuit. Multiple masters may be inter-connected. On an single Environ 3 network, the 

total number of dimmers and masters are not to exceed 30. An unlimited number of 

channel remotes may be used. 

9. Dimmers can be connected to optional HDF dimming interfaces as well as dimming 

amplifiers. Please consult interface and amplifier instructions for wiring. Non-dim 

switches can be connected to Environ 3 relay modules for 277V loads. 

10. Do not connect Environ 3 dimmers to Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) or Ground Fault 

Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers. 

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Ganging and Derating Heatsink Devices 

No Fins Broken - Separate Wallboxes 

Devices of matching depth can be 

mounted next to each other in separate 

single gang wallboxes. The boxes must 

be spaced to the dimensions shown in 

Figure 1. Allow 6" of clearance above 

and below the dimmers. 

Note: For ease of installation, add 1/8" 

to each horizontal dimension shown in 

Figure 1. Faceplate depth: 5/8". 

2-3/4" 3-5/8" 4-1/2" 

No Fins Broken No Fins Broken 

2-3/4" 4-1/2" 

Fins Broken Fins Broken 

1-5/16" 3-5/8" 

3/8" 

No Fins Broken - Multi-gang Wallbox 

4-11/16" 

When mounting devices with no fins 

removed, use Table A to determine what 

size multi-gang wallbox is required. 

Notes: 

• When installing a even number of 

small devices, only use wallbox 

size listed in Table A and space 

one additional box 3/4" away from 

the others. 

• When combining small and large 

devices, be certain to position a 

small device at one end and a 

large device at the other end of the 

multi-gang box. 

• Mount dimmers with heatsink fins 

aligned vertically. 

Fins Broken - Multi-gang Wallbox 

When mounting devices with fins broken 

in multi-gang boxes, follow information 

in Table B to determine the 

correct wallbox size. 

Fins Broken - Derating 

When mounting devices with one or 

both fins removed it is necessary to derate 

the maximum load of the devices as 

shown in Table C. 

Figure 1: Mounting Dimensions 

Table A – No Fins Broken Multi Gang Wallbox 

Number of Large Devices 

Number of 

Small Devices 

0 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

0 

0 

1 

1+1 

4 

4+1 

7 

7+1 

1 

1 

3 

5 

6 

8 

9 

11 

2 

4 

6 

7 

9 

10 

12 

13 

3 

6 

8 

10 

11 

13 

14 

16 

4 

9 

11 

12 

14 

15 

17 

18 

Table B – Fins Broken Multi-Gang Wallbox 

Number of 

Small Devices 

0 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

Number of Large Devices 

0 1 2 3 4 5 

1 3 5 7 9 

1 3 5 7 9 11 

2 4 6 8 10 12 

3 5 7 9 11 13 

4 6 8 10 12 14 

5 7 9 11 13 15 

Table C – Fins Broken Derating Chart 

Device Max. 

Load 

500VA 

600VA 

1000VA 

1500VA 

2000VA 

Wallbox Dimmers– No Fins 

one side 

425VA 

600VA 

800VA 

1300VA 

1800VA 

both sides 

350VA 

500VA 

700VA 

1100VA 

1600VA 

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ENVIRON 3 MASTER CONTROL STATIONS 

Master Control Station Installation 

CAUTION: Before any electrical work is performed, disconnect power at the 

circuit breaker or remove the fuse to avoid shock or damage to the unit. 

Step 

1. If using screwless faceplate (sold separately), before connecting any wires, be sure 

that the faceplate mounting adapter plate is behind the device with alignment tabs 

facing forward. Tabs should rest within centering holes of mounting strap. 

Step 2. Connect the Master Station wires to the wallbox wires as follows (Figure 2): 

a. Black to Hot (120V AC Source) 

b. White to Neutral * 

c. Purple to Network Connection (Line Voltage Class 1) ** 

Step 

3. Be sure the Ground wire (Green) is connected to earth ground. Note: Failure to 

connect ground properly may result in improper operation or damage to unit. 

Faceplate 

Master/Remote 

Station 

Wire Nut 

Black Hot 

White Neutral 

Purple Network 

Green* Ground 

Wallbox 

* or bare wire 

Mounting Screws 

(provided) 

Figure 2: Installing a Master Station 

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Note: Environ 3 Strap-Style Master Stations do not have a ground wire. Environ 3 Heatsink- 

Style Master Stations have a bare wire, which must be connected to ground. 

Step 4. For Master Stations with AV inputs, refer to "Low-Voltage Wire (Momentary Dry 

Contact) Identification" on page 11 for wiring to other devices. 

Step 5. Ensure all wire connections are tight and no bare copper is exposed. 

Step 6. Install device into wallbox, making sure that all wires are neatly installed into 

wallbox. Using mounting screws provided, secure Master Station into wallbox. 

Step 7. Install faceplate. 

* The White wire must be connected to the neutral wire in the wallbox. Failure to 

connect the White wire to the neutral will result in improper operation. 

** Link all Environ 3 devices using one line voltage wire connected between each 

Purple wire. Connected wires will operate as a system. 

Master Control Station Operation 

• Press or Tap the ON button to elegantly 

illuminate the entire area to the ON "preset" 

(when a Master Station is in a Preset, the ON 

button will illuminate at 25% intensity). If a 

dimmer’s global fade rate is set between 1.5 

and 7.5 seconds, the ON Preset will ramp up at 

the 1.5 second rate. If the global fade rate is set 

for 15 seconds or greater, the ON Preset will 

ramp at the 3 second rate. 

• Press and hold the RAISE/LOWER button to 

brighten/dim lighting level. Ramping is at a 3 

second rate. 

• Press or Tap the OFF button to fade lights to OFF 

Raise/Lower 

Buttons 

IR Receiver 

Figure 3: Master Station 

• Tap a Preset button to access one of the "preset" light levels. The fade up/down time 

depends on the selected fade rate. 

• Two quick taps of any button (except RAISE or LOWER) will fade the lighting quickly. 

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Low-Voltage Wire (Momentary Dry Contact) Identification 

5-Preset 

Master 

61202 

61202H 

Wire Color / 

Function 

Brown 

Button Common 

Red 

On Button 

Orange 

A Button 

Yellow 

B Button 

Green 

C Button 

Blue 

D Button 

White w/ 

Violet Stripe 

Off Button 

Grey 

+5V 

White w/ 

Red Stripe 

Raise Button 

White w/ 

Green Stripe 

Lower Button 

Infrared 

Receiver 

(Wall) 

Infrared 

Receiver 

(Ceiling) 

61206 61207 

Terminal 

Strip # 

Wire 

Color 

1 Brown 

8-Preset 


61203 

61203H 

Wire Color / Function 

Brown Button 

Common 

2 Red N/A 

3 Orange N/A 

4 Yellow N/A 

5 Green N/A 

6 Blue N/A 

7 Violet N/A 

8 Grey Grey +5V 

N/A N/A N/A 

N/A N/A N/A 

Notes: 

• To activate a button function from the low-voltage wiring, a simple 

momentary closure (contact) is required. This wiring connection 

must be from the button control wire (ex: red wire for the ON 

button) to the button common wire (brown). To ensure reliable 

operation, this closure should be of the dry contact type. 

• For buttons A–L, the closure duration should be between 50 and 

300 milliseconds. The ON and OFF button closures should be 

between 50 and 300 milliseconds. The RAISE and LOWER button 

closures must be at least 50 milliseconds. 

• The +5V wire (grey) should only be connected to the devices 

shown in the table above. Connecting this wire to any other device 

may damage the master. 

• Cap off any unused (N/A) wires. 

Red 

E Button 

White w/ Violet Stripe 

F Button 

Orange 

G Button 

Yellow 

H Button 

Green 

I Button 

Blue 

J Button 

White w/ Red Stripe 

K Button 

White w/ Green Stripe 

L Button 

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Programming Presets 

After you have completed installation of all Environ 3 devices and have energized the system, 

programming of each Preset can be performed. 

To program a Preset: 

Step 1. Tap the preset button (ON, A – L) on the Master Station that you wish to program 

(Figure 4). 

Step 2. Adjust each Environ 3 Dimmer to the desired intensity and the Environ 3 Switches 

to either ON or OFF. (Refer to Figure 5 on next page.) 

Step 3. Press the Set button on each device after all devices have been adjusted. 

Repeat Steps 1-3 until all Presets have been programmed. 

Note: Dimmers cannot be programmed off for the "ON" preset. Non-dim switches may be 

programmed "OFF". 

On 

Off 

ON 

OFF 

Preset Buttons 

(On, A, B, C, D) 

Off 

Preset Buttons 

(E-L) 

Figure 4: Master/Remote Station Controls 

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Changing the Fade Rate 

Environ 3 Dimmers can be programmed 

for 12 different fade rates. 

Dimmers can be programmed to have a 

different fade rate on each Preset. The 

fade rate choices are: 

• 1.5 seconds 

• 3 seconds 



• 15 seconds 

• 30 seconds 

• 1 minute 

• 2 minutes 

• 5 minutes 

• 15 minutes 



2 min 

1 min 

30 sec 

15 sec 

7.5 sec 

4.5 sec 

3 sec 

1.5 sec 

Green 

LED Lights 


60 min 

30 min 

15 min 

5 min 

Global Fade Rate = One fade rate for 

all Presets 

Each dimmer’s fade rate affects all Presets. 

Example: Dimmer #1 fade rate set 

7.5 sec., dimmer #2 set to 15 sec., dimmer 

#3 set to 3 sec. When any Preset is 

selected dimmers #1, 2, 3, will respond 

with 7.5, 15 and 3 seconds, respectively 

for ON, OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 

11, and 12. 

Press and hold 

Top/Bottom to 

Raise/Lower 

Intensity 

Set Button 

Figure 5: Dimmer/Switch Control 

To change the Global Fade Rate that affects all Presets: 

Step 1. Tap the OFF button on the Master Station. 

Step 2. Press and hold the Set button. After 3 seconds, either a single green LED or a pair of 

green LEDs will indicate the current "global" fade rate. The bottom LED indicates 

the 1.5 second fade rate, the next LED up is 3 seconds, ...the top LED is 2 minutes. 

If the bottom two LEDs are on, it indicates the 5 minute fade rate, if the next two 

LEDs up are lit, it indicates 15 minutes, ... the top two LEDs indicate the 60 minute 

fade rate. 

Note: When the two LEDs are on, they will not be at the same intensity. 

Step 3. While holding the Set button, tap the top of the rocker to sequence the LEDs 

through the various fade rates until the desired fade rate is selected. 

Step 4. Release the Set button. 

Step 5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each device. 

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To change the fade rate that will affect only an individual Preset: 

Step 1. Tap a Preset button on the Master Station to go to a Preset. 

Step 2. Press and hold the Set button. 

Step 3. After 3 seconds, either a single green LED or a pair of green LEDs will indicate the 

Preset's fade rate. 

Step 4. While holding the Set button, tap the top rocker until the desired fade rate is 

reached. 


Step 6. Repeat above for each device. 

Setting the Button Brightness 

The Environ 3 Master Station’s button brightness can be programmed for 100% (factory 

default), 75%, 50%, or 25% brightness. 

5-Preset 


A 

B 

C 

D 

8-Preset 


G 

H 

I 

J 

LED 

Brightness 

100% 

75% 

50% 

25% 

To change the setting: 

Step 1. On a 5-Preset Master Station, press and hold buttons "B" and "D" simultaneously 

for 3 seconds (on an 8-Preset Master Station, press buttons "H" and "J"). On a 5- 

Preset Master Station, buttons "A" thru "D" will illuminate (on an 8-Preset Master 

Station, buttons "G" thru "J" will illuminate). The blinking LED displays the current 

LED brightness setting. The continuously-illuminated LEDs display the available 

brightness settings that can be selected. 

Step 2. To change the brightness setting, press the button illuminated at the desired 

brightness. This button will begin blinking. 

Step 3. To save the selected brightness and exit the mode, press the ON button on a 5-Preset 

Master Station ( or the "E" button on an 8-Preset Master Station). All buttons on 

that Master Station will now have the new brightness setting. 

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Replacing a Keypad Membrane 

The overlay is easily replaced, even if the unit is currently installed. See the Environ 3 Preset 

Dimming System manual for more information on ordering optional custom keypad membranes. 

To replace a keypad membrane: 

Step 1. Turn the power off at the circuit breaker. 

Step 2. Remove the faceplate (Figure 6). 

Step 3. Remove the keypad wall screws. 

a. On Heatsink model, remove heatsink screws and spacers. (Spacers are not 

attached to the unit). 

Step 4. Remove the retaining plate screws and plate. 

Step 5. Remove the existing keypad membrane. 

Step 6. Install the new keypad membrane, being careful to line it up properly with the 

openings. 

Step 7. Reinstall the retaining plate screws. 

a. On Heatsink model, reinstall screws and spacers. 

Step 8. Reinstall the keypad to wallbox. 

Step 9. Reinstall the faceplate. 

Step 10. Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker. 

Keypad 

Membrane 

Wall Screw (2) 

Button 

Station 

Plate Screw (2) 

Faceplate 

Figure 6: Replacing Keypad Membrane 

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ENVIRON 3 DIMMERS/SWITCHES/CHANNEL REMOTES 

Dimmer/Switch Installation 

Step 



1. If you are replacing an existing device with a Environ 3 Dimmer or Switch: 

a. Remove faceplate from existing device 

b. Unscrew and pull device out of wallbox. 

c. Disconnect wires from device. Using a voltage tester, identify and mark the 

"hot" and the "load" wires connected to the device. 

Faceplate 

Mounting Screws 

(provided) 

Wire Nut 

Black Hot 

White Neutral 

Red Load 

Yellow Remote 

Purple Network 

Ground Strap 

(provided) Ground 

Wire 

Wallbox 

Dimmer/Switch 

Figure 7: Installing a Dimmer/Switch 

Step 2. If using screwless faceplate (sold separately), before connecting any wires, be sure 

that faceplate mounting adapter plate is behind device with alignment tabs facing 

forward. Tabs should rest within centering holes of aluminum mounting strap. 

Step 3. Be sure that the Dimmer or Switch is in "System Off" position by firmly pressing 

the bottom of the device until it snaps into place and the "System Off" label at the 

top of device is exposed. 

Step 4. Connect the Dimmer/Switch wires to the wallbox wires as follows (Figure 7): 

a. Black to Hot (120V AC Source) 

b. White to Neutral * 

c. Red to Load (Light Fixture) 

d. Yellow to Remote. (Cap yellow if remote is not used.) 

e. Purple to Network Connection (Line Voltage Class 1) ** 

Step 5. Be sure the Ground wire (bare stranded) is connected to earth ground. 

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Note: Miswiring or failure to connect ground may result in improper operation of the device. 

Step 6. Ensure all wire connections are tight and no bare copper is exposed. 

Step 7. Install device into wallbox, making sure that all wires are neatly installed into 

wallbox. Using mounting screws provided, secure device into wallbox. 

Step 8. Install faceplate. 

* The White wire must be connected to the neutral wire in the wallbox. Failure to 

connect the White wire to the neutral will result in improper operation. 

** Link all Environ 3 devices using one line voltage wire connected between each 

Purple wire. Connected devices will operate as a system. 

Switch (Non-Dim) Setup 

The Environ 3 Universal programmable switch can be programmed as a 4 or 5-Preset non-dim 

switch. When programmed as a 5-Preset device, it is not suitable for 3-way applications. 

The default mode of the switch is as a normal (4-Preset) non-dim device. The AV (5-Preset) 

mode allows the non-dim switch to remain off when the master ON button is pressed. 

To change the mode of the switch: 

Step 1. Tap OFF on the Master Station to place the 

switch in the OFF Preset. 

Step 2. Press and hold the Set button (Figure 8). 

After 3 Seconds, a green LED will 

illuminate on the bargraph. If the switch is 

currently in normal mode, the bottom green 

LED will illuminate. If it is in AV mode, the 

top LED will illuminate. 

Bargraph 

Step 3. Tap the top of the rocker once to toggle the 

mode. 


Rocker 

Switch 

Set Button 

Figure 8: Dimmer/Switch 

Note: In normal mode, a "soft start" feature is utilized to extend lamp life. In AV mode, the 

"soft start" is not implemented. 

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Dimmer/Switch Operation 

• To turn light on to preset level tap top of rocker. 

The dimmer will fade up at the 1.5 second rate. 

• A second tap of the rocker fades the dimmer to full 

brightness. 

• To adjust the light level, press and hold top or 

bottom of rocker until desired light level is 

reached, and then release. Ramping will be at the 3 

second rate. 

• To turn lights off, tap the bottom of the rocker. The 

dimmer will fade at the 3 second fade rate. 

• To quickly return to the preset level when light is 

on, quickly tap OFF and then ON. The lights will 

then adjust to the preset level. 

Rocker 

Switch 

Set Button 

Figure 9: Dimmer/Switch 

• To bypass the fade rate and turn the lights to full ON or OFF, double tap the dimmer for 

ON or OFF. 

• If the master is in the OFF Preset, the master ON button will illuminate when any 

dimmer is turned on. 

• To change the preset level of the current Preset: 

Press and hold the rocker until lights reach the desired level then release 

Press the Set button to save the preset in memory 

LED Status Indications: 

• Red LED is on when Dimmer/Switch is off to locate Dimmer/Switch when room is dark 

As many as three green LEDs may be illuminated at any given time. The bright green LED 

indicates the current level of the dimmer. The medium green LED indicates the preset level of 

the current Preset. The dim green LED indicates the preset level of the ON Preset. 

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Channel Remote Installation 

The Environ 3 Channel Remote is a multi-location remote device that uses existing 3-way wiring 

to control Environ 3 Dimmers or Switches. 



Note: 

• If replacing an existing device with this device begin with Step #1. 

• If installing this device in new construction begin with Step #4. 

Step 1. Disconnect power at panelboard. 

Step 2. Remove faceplate from existing device. 

Step 3. Unscrew and pull device out of wallbox. 

Step 4. Disconnect wires from device. Using a wire box tester, identify and mark "Hot" and 

"Traveler" wires connected to device. 

Step 5. Install device as follows (refer to wiring on page 20): 

a. Be sure ground wire (bare stranded) is connected to earth ground. 

IMPORTANT: Miswiring, or failure to connect ground, may result in improper 

operation of device. 

b. If using screwless faceplate (sold separately), before connecting any wires, be 

sure that faceplate mounting adapter plate is behind device with alignment tabs 

facing forward. Tabs should rest within centering holes of aluminum mounting 

strap. 

Step 6. After all connections have been made, ensure all wire connectors are firmly 

attached. 

Step 7. Gently place wires and backbox into wallbox (with LED at top of device) and screw 

in place. 

Step 8. Before installing faceplate, restore power to circuit. 

Step 9. After testing device for proper operation, install faceplate onto the device. 

Wiring Notes 

Channel Remote to Wallbox Wires: 

Black Hot (120V. Source must be same phase as dimmer.) 

Yellow Traveler Wire from Environ 3 ON switch. 

Bare Copper Earth Ground. 

Grey * Ground or Neutral. 

* For Remote LED operation, connect grey to neutral or ground. 

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• 61228/61245 Channel Remote can control one Environ 3 Dimmer or Switch from one or 

multiple locations. 

• 61228/61245 Channel Remote must be wired on the same circuit as the device it is 

controlling. 

• 61228/61245 Channel Remote provides manual override for any one device (channel) of 

an Environ 3 system. 

• Each circuit feeding dimmers and dimmed loads requires a separate neutral. Shared 

neutrals will result in undesirable flashing of controlled loads. 

• Line voltage must not be supplied by a GFI Breaker. 

To Load 

To Load 

To Load 

61200 

61222 61222 

61222 

61228 / 61245 

BLK 

120VAC 

WHT 120VAC 

N L 

L N 

L N 

120VAC 

L N 

120VAC 

YEL 

Figure 10: Channel Remote Wiring Diagram 

Channel Remote Operation 

Turn Lights on to Preset: 

• Tap rocker top once. 

Turn Lights Full On: 

• Tap rocker top twice. 

Adjust Light Level: 

• Press and Hold down rocker top or bottom 

until desired level is reached. 

• Release rocker 

Turn Lights Off: 

• Tap rocker bottom once or twice. 

• Lights fade off. 

Red LED 

Rocker Top 

Rocker Bottom 

Note: When properly installed, the remote’s red LED will be constantly lit at half brilliance. 

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SPECIFICATIONS 

Environ 3 Master Control Station / Dimmer / Switch / Channel Remote 

Voltage: 

Operating Temp: 

Load: 

Input: 108-132 VAC, 60 Hz, ±3Hz 

0-40 Centigrade, 32-104 Fahrenheit 

Incan./Induc. Dimmers - Incandescent, low voltage incandescent with 

magnetic transformers, neon, cold cathode, or general inductive loads. 

Dedicated Neutral connection required 

ND Switches - Switched loads. Dedicated Neutral connection 

required. 

Elec. Low Voltage Dimmers - Electronic low voltage and incandescent 

loads. Dedicated Neutral connection required. 

HDF Dimmers - Fluorescent lighting loads with approved Strand HDF 

Electronic Ballasts. Dedicated Neutral connection required. 

Advance Mark 10® Dimmers - Fluorescent loads with Advance Mark 

10® electronic ballasts. Dedicated Neutral connection required. 

Dimensions: 

1.7" 

1.2" 

1.68" 

0.37" 

1.37" 

3.25" 

4.0" 

3.25" 

4.0" 

Master/Remote Station 

Dimmer/Switch 

2.61" 

0.50" 

1.2" 

4.36" 

0.50" 

1.2" 

3.25" 

3.25" 

4.50" 

4.50" 

500VA, 600VA, 1000VA Dimmers 

1500VA, 2000VA Dimmers 

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Part No. 2-450212-020

Environ 3 Master Control Stations - Strand Lighting

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