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RA3 Creating a new system without Internet / Router
In this article, we will cover how to set up a RA3 System without a network. With these steps, you’ll be able to use Lutron Designer software to program, activate, and transfer a functional project to your processor without a modem/router. You will want to later connect your processor to a router for all available features, wireless App control, and remote cloud services.
Step 1: Create your project OR open an existing project
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Create a new file or open an existing project. If creating a new project, select view in the Lutron Connect Window, then select "switch to file-based view" then Select RadioRA 3 and create a new project.
Step 2: Design & Program
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Create the layout via the Design tab: Add your rooms, controls, device name, dimming settings, and related options.
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Program the system via the Program tab: Program communicating devices, scenes, schedules, and HVAC settings here.
Step 3: Activate your processor
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In this step, hardwire your processor to your PC via Ethernet.
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NOTE: Ensure you are using a compatible PoE-enabled source / Lutron PoE Injector.
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In the Activate < Processors tab, search for your processor, then select “Identify” on the bottom left of the tab. You may apply a Static IP to the processor or leave on DHCP Enabled.
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Click “Activate” on the right-hand side of the Activation tab.
Step 4: Activate controls
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Under Activate tab, select from these options to activate the correct controls.
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“Devices” ( Clear Connect Type A: Maestro / RA2 hardware )
Follow applicable activation instructions in app/software.
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“Clear Connect Type X Devices” (RA3 Sunnata hardware)
Under the correct activation tab, select:
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Select one of two methods to remotely activate without a network:
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After this is completed, sync activation data from the phone to the software.
Step 5: Transfer to save your changes
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After these steps, it is recommended to FULL transfer the project via Designer software. FULL transfer may be found under “advanced options” in the transfer tab dropdown.
NOTE: This workflow gives local control to keypads, dimmers, switches, and other installed devices. To gain full wireless control and system capabilities, later connect your processor to a network. Additionally, processors should almost always be used with DHCP, network administrators can assign IP addresses based on MAC address if a specific address is desired.