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Maestro MACL-153M Programming and Advanced Features Explained
Maestro MACL-153M Advanced Programming Features Explained
List of Programmable Features
Default Settings
Preset Light Level ................................... Unlocked Preset (all Indicator Lights turned OFF)
Fade ON Time .................. .......................0.75 seconds
Fade OFF Time .........................................2.5 seconds
Delayed Fade to OFF ...............................30 seconds
Enable / Disable Indicator Lights ............. ON
Low-End Trim ............................................IL2 (second lowest setting)
High-End Trim ...........................................IL7 (highest High-End Trim)
The Maestro dimmer has many programming options as you can see. Below is a brief description of why you would use each programming option.
Preset Light Level
There are two options: Unlocked Preset and Locked Preset
Unlocked Preset is the default setting right out of the box where the Maestro Dimmers always turn on to the last level they were at when turned off. This is convenient when you wish to turn the dimmer on to the last level without starting at the highest level and having to dim the lights down constantly.
Fade On Time & Fade Off Time
The Fade On Time is the amount of time in seconds the dimmer fades on to the light level desired when turned on. The default setting for this is 0.75 seconds. This can be adjusted to a much slower level for a more elegant or dramatic appeal. Fade On Times can be set from 0.75 seconds (default) all the way up to 15 seconds. Options are 0.75, 2.5, 3, 5 and 15 seconds. Great for rooms used to entertain by adding a dramatic appeal.
The Fade Off Time feature is generally used to allow more time for the user to leave while the lights are still giving some level of illumination while they are working towards fully turning off. The default setting for Fade to Off is 2.5 seconds. Fade Off Times can be set from 0.75 seconds all the way up to 15 seconds. Options are 0.75, 2.5 (default), 3, 5, and 15 seconds. This feature can be used in living rooms such as the dinning room, living room or kitchen in order to provide a relaxing way to turn off the lights.
Delayed Fade To Off
This feature is typically used for applications involving a large room where the light control is opposite of the exit and a delayed turn off is desired which allows time for the user to exit the space. An example would be in a large recreation room, stairway or hallway. This feature is initiated when you press and hold the large tap button on the dimmer for 2 seconds then release when turning the lights off. The default Delayed Fade to Off is 30 seconds. Delayed Fade To Off options are 10,20,30 (default),40,50,60, and 70 seconds.
Enable & Disable Indicator Lights
When Maestro Dimmers are turned off the lights that they are controlling go out however the green indicator lights on the dimmer remain on at a dim glowing state. This is often referred to as nightlight mode which is on by default and provides a helpful locator at night. However, this can be disabled if desired. Disabling this feature can also help with the compatibility of certain LED's with the dimmer in the event the LED's do not turn off completely with the dimmer on the off state.
Low End Trim & High End Trim
With so many different LED's available on the market, these trim adjustment options can help you tune the Maestro dimmer to perform better with LED's to also improve their performance. The Low End Trim feature can help eliminate flickering and strobing when the dimmer is turned ON to its lowest setting. It can also be used as a personal preference for incandescent or halogen bulbs by setting the lowest level possible for dimming or setting a level that the dimmer cannot go lower. The default setting is set to indicator light number 2 on the dimmer. This is helpful when a lower level of dimming is desired.
The High End Trim feature can help to set the highest achievable light levels desired on the dimmer. Meaning you can set the highest level for the dimmer to go to. This can be handy in rooms where you would not want the lights to be bright even at the highest level. The default setting for new dimmers is set to the highest level right out of the packaging.
Restoring Default Settings
This option generally allows the user a risk-free experience to try multiple setting styles without worry as they could just reset the dimmer to factory default settings if they do not like all the features at the changed levels or to levels changed in error. Default Settings are listed below.
Preset Light Level ................................... Unlocked Preset (all Indicator Lights turned OFF)
Fade ON Time .................. .......................0.75 seconds
Fade OFF Time .........................................2.5 seconds
Delayed Fade to OFF ...............................30 seconds
Enable / Disable Indicator Lights ............. ON
Low-End Trim ............................................IL2 (second lowest setting)
High-End Trim ...........................................IL7 (highest High-End Trim)
For reference IL7 is the first green indicator light at the top of the dimmer. IL1 is the first green indicator light at the bottom of the dimmer. They count up from the bottom 1 thru 7.
Click on the link below to visit the Advanced Programming Guide for the MACL-153M dimmer.
Maestro MACL-153M Advanced Programming Guide
List of Programmable Features
- Preset Light Level
- Fade On Time & Fade Off Time
- Delayed Fade to Off
- Enable & Disable Indicator Lights
- Low End Trim & High End Trim
- Restoring Default Settings
Default Settings
Preset Light Level ................................... Unlocked Preset (all Indicator Lights turned OFF)
Fade ON Time .................. .......................0.75 seconds
Fade OFF Time .........................................2.5 seconds
Delayed Fade to OFF ...............................30 seconds
Enable / Disable Indicator Lights ............. ON
Low-End Trim ............................................IL2 (second lowest setting)
High-End Trim ...........................................IL7 (highest High-End Trim)
The Maestro dimmer has many programming options as you can see. Below is a brief description of why you would use each programming option.
Preset Light Level
There are two options: Unlocked Preset and Locked Preset
Unlocked Preset is the default setting right out of the box where the Maestro Dimmers always turn on to the last level they were at when turned off. This is convenient when you wish to turn the dimmer on to the last level without starting at the highest level and having to dim the lights down constantly.
- Unlocked Preset is the default setting for the dimmer.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 6 for Instructions to restore Unlocked Preset
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 5 for Locked Preset Instructions
- Preset Light Level YouTube Video Instructions
Fade On Time & Fade Off Time
The Fade On Time is the amount of time in seconds the dimmer fades on to the light level desired when turned on. The default setting for this is 0.75 seconds. This can be adjusted to a much slower level for a more elegant or dramatic appeal. Fade On Times can be set from 0.75 seconds (default) all the way up to 15 seconds. Options are 0.75, 2.5, 3, 5 and 15 seconds. Great for rooms used to entertain by adding a dramatic appeal.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 7 for Fade On Time Adjustment Instructions
The Fade Off Time feature is generally used to allow more time for the user to leave while the lights are still giving some level of illumination while they are working towards fully turning off. The default setting for Fade to Off is 2.5 seconds. Fade Off Times can be set from 0.75 seconds all the way up to 15 seconds. Options are 0.75, 2.5 (default), 3, 5, and 15 seconds. This feature can be used in living rooms such as the dinning room, living room or kitchen in order to provide a relaxing way to turn off the lights.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 8 for Fade Off Time Adjustment Instructions
- Fade On Time & Fade Off Time YouTube Video Instructions
Delayed Fade To Off
This feature is typically used for applications involving a large room where the light control is opposite of the exit and a delayed turn off is desired which allows time for the user to exit the space. An example would be in a large recreation room, stairway or hallway. This feature is initiated when you press and hold the large tap button on the dimmer for 2 seconds then release when turning the lights off. The default Delayed Fade to Off is 30 seconds. Delayed Fade To Off options are 10,20,30 (default),40,50,60, and 70 seconds.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 9 for Delayed Fade To Off Adjustment Instructions
- Delayed Fade To Off YouTube Video Instructions
Enable & Disable Indicator Lights
When Maestro Dimmers are turned off the lights that they are controlling go out however the green indicator lights on the dimmer remain on at a dim glowing state. This is often referred to as nightlight mode which is on by default and provides a helpful locator at night. However, this can be disabled if desired. Disabling this feature can also help with the compatibility of certain LED's with the dimmer in the event the LED's do not turn off completely with the dimmer on the off state.
- Indicator Lights are On by default.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 10 for Enable or Disable Indicator Lights Instructions
- Enable & Disable Indicator Lights YouTube Video Instructions
Low End Trim & High End Trim
With so many different LED's available on the market, these trim adjustment options can help you tune the Maestro dimmer to perform better with LED's to also improve their performance. The Low End Trim feature can help eliminate flickering and strobing when the dimmer is turned ON to its lowest setting. It can also be used as a personal preference for incandescent or halogen bulbs by setting the lowest level possible for dimming or setting a level that the dimmer cannot go lower. The default setting is set to indicator light number 2 on the dimmer. This is helpful when a lower level of dimming is desired.
The High End Trim feature can help to set the highest achievable light levels desired on the dimmer. Meaning you can set the highest level for the dimmer to go to. This can be handy in rooms where you would not want the lights to be bright even at the highest level. The default setting for new dimmers is set to the highest level right out of the packaging.
- Enter Advanced Programming then see page 12 for High End Trim Adjustment Instructions
- High End Trim YouTube Video Instructions
Restoring Default Settings
This option generally allows the user a risk-free experience to try multiple setting styles without worry as they could just reset the dimmer to factory default settings if they do not like all the features at the changed levels or to levels changed in error. Default Settings are listed below.
Preset Light Level ................................... Unlocked Preset (all Indicator Lights turned OFF)
Fade ON Time .................. .......................0.75 seconds
Fade OFF Time .........................................2.5 seconds
Delayed Fade to OFF ...............................30 seconds
Enable / Disable Indicator Lights ............. ON
Low-End Trim ............................................IL2 (second lowest setting)
High-End Trim ...........................................IL7 (highest High-End Trim)
For reference IL7 is the first green indicator light at the top of the dimmer. IL1 is the first green indicator light at the bottom of the dimmer. They count up from the bottom 1 thru 7.
Click on the link below to visit the Advanced Programming Guide for the MACL-153M dimmer.
Maestro MACL-153M Advanced Programming Guide
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