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Converting RA2 System to a RA3 System
RadioRA 2 to RadioRA 3 conversion
In this article, we'll go over how to convert a RadioRA 2 system to a RadioRA 3 system, including how to extract the project file, convert it, and what to do if the extraction fails.
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Before we begin
To ensure a successful conversion, keep these points in mind
- We highly recommend ensuring you have the latest version of the Lutron Designer Software
- You can find the latest version of Designer from your MyLutron's Resource page
- You will need the project file from the RadioRA 2 system
- If you do not have the RadioRA 2 project file, you will need to extract it from the Main Repeater
- For more information on extraction, please see our RadioRA 2 Software Article.
- Ensure the RadioRA 2 project file has been updated to 12.10
- If extraction is needed, ensure you have the RadioRA 2 software installed to do the extraction.
- This can be located from your MyLutron Resource page, or the Legacy Products page while signed in.
- For the Extraction process, you will want to be able to be hardwired to your network via the ethernet cable
- Along with this, we recommend reviewing the RadioRA 2 networking guideline to ensure your computer can communicate with the Main Repeater
How to convert a RadioRA 2 project to RadioRA 3:
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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.
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Open the Lutron Designer software, 23.2 or higher, select RadioRA 3.
- In versions 23.5+, using the Places Menu Select Browse Local.
- 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.
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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.)
- Save the converted project. You have successfully converted a RadioRA 2 project to RadioRA 3!
How the programming is affected
The following programming items are converted from the RadioRA 2 database:
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Area Tree
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Device and zone names
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Single action and toggle programming
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Shared scenes
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Normal timeclock events
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Sensor programming
The following programming items are not directly handled during conversion:
| RadioRA 2 | RadioRA 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 Light | Path 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. Timeclock Modes can be recreated as new 'Timeclocks'. Timeclock Mode Programming can be recreated as Timeclock Events under the new Timeclocks. |
| Security Mode (VCRX) | Device and Zone lockout is not currently supported |
| Green button | Not currently supported |
Related Articles
For more information on Devices Compatible with Ra3, please see our Ra2 device compatibility article.
For more information regarding the RadioRA 2 software, including extracting the older project file, please see our RadioRA 2 Software Overview.
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