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Converting RA2 System to a RA3 System

RadioRA 2 to RadioRA 3 Conversion

In this article we will cover:


How to convert a RadioRA 2 project to RadioRA 3:

  • NOTE: Do NOT factory reset the RadioRA 2 Main Repeater(s) while on-site. This will result in a Factory Default of all other wireless devices in the RadioRA 2 system. If this occurs each device will need to be re-activated to the RadioRA 3 system. 
1. Open the Lutron Designer software, 23.2 or higher, select RadioRA 3.
   Product Selection Screen when opening Lutron Designer 
2.  In versions 23.5+, using the Places Menu Select Browse Local.
Browse Local button located in Designer 23.5 or higher 
3. A warning box will appear with devices and features not supported in the conversion to RadioRA 3. It is recommended to save this information for future reference, select Save and Continue.


  Warning Screen showing Devices and Features not supported during current Conversion 

4. A Project File Conversion box will appear, select Yes to enable cloud remote services for the project, then select Apply Settings and Convert the Database. (Note, selecting No in cloud services will disable remote features and prevent the project from being recoverable if the physical file is lost.)

Upgrade options 

5. Save the converted project. You have successfully converted a RadioRA 2 project to RadioRA 3!

RadioRA 2 products that are supported in RadioRA 3:

Auxiliary Repeater, Wireless Repeater, Visor Control Receiver 

 Maestro Dimmers, Switches, and Fan Controls (All models), Seetouch Hybrid and Non-Hybrid Wall-mounted Keypads (all Models), SeeTouch Tabletop Keypads 
 All Pico Wireless Controls and Radio Power Savr Wireless Sensors (Ceiling and Wall-mount) 

 Plug-in Lamp dimmer, Plug-in Dimming Module, and Plug-in Switching Module 
 LMJ RF Modules, Lutron Wireless Thermostat, and Sivoia QS/QS Triathalon Shades 
 Wallbox Power Modules with Designer 23.7 or higher 

For additional RadioRA 3 compatible components and model numbers, click here .


RadioRA 2 products that are not supported in RadioRA 3 and suggested product upgrades:

 RadioRa 2 Main Repeater and Connect Bridge. Upgrade is the RadioRa 3 Processor. 

 Grafik T Dimmers and Switches (all models). Upgrade to Sunnata or Maestro Dimmers and Switches 



  Grafik T CL Hybrid Keypad (All Models). Upgrade to Sunnata or Seetouch Hybrid Keypad 




 Single Zone HVAC Controller, Lutron Wireless TouchPro Thermostat, Seetemp Controllers. Upgrade to Lutron Wireless Thermostat 



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How is programming handled during the conversion from RadioRA 2 to RadioRA 3?

The following programming items are converted from the RadioRA 2 database:

  • Area Tree

  • Device and zone names

  • Single action and toggle programming

  • Shared scenes

  • Normal timeclock events

  • Sensor programming

The following programming items are not directly handled during conversion:
RadioRA 2RadioRA 3
RadioRA 2 Main Repeater(s) – support programming (each Main Repeater supports 100 Phantom Buttons – can be programmed using any programming model)RadioRA 3 – Phantom Keypads

Converting a RadioRA 2 project to RadioRA 3 – phantom buttons on the main repeater(s) will be converted to phantom keypads

Can be added from the device toolbox, programmable, and can be virtually activated using LEAP integration
Selected Button Type: Path of LightPath of light buttons are converted to:
LED Logic – Room Logic
Button Type – Toggle
Timeclock Events
Selected Button Type: Timeclock Modes

Only normal mode timeclock events will be converted.

All other timeclock events (vacation mode, alternative mode, etc.) must be added manually to a new timeclock event and programmed to be enabled or disabled by a keypad button. Timeclock events assigned to buttons in RadioRA 2 do not convert.

Timeclock Modes can be recreated as new 'Timeclocks'. Timeclock Mode Programming can be recreated as Timeclock Events under the new Timeclocks.

Vacation mode programming (enable/disable) can be found under the Program tab – “Vacation Mode”

Security Mode (VCRX)  Device and Zone lockout is not currently supported  
Green button  Not currently supported