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Ceiling Fan Controller, ABB-free@home
IMPORTANT: Carefully read all instructions and safety
information about this device before operation. Please leave
this document with the homeowner for future reference.
WARNING: Installation must be performed by a licensed
electrician or electrical professional. Improper installation can
cause property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING: FIRE
Work performed incorrectly can cause fires. Use the device only
in a certified wall box. Recommended: Carlon
have a high safety standard. Do not connect equipment that is
not intended to be controlled by this device. Please refer to the
equipment manufacturer if it is unclear.
WARNING: DAMAGED DEVICE
A damaged device could result in serious injury or death. If the
device shows any damage to its body or wiring insulation,
immediately turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse.
Replace the device with an undamaged device. Do not try to
repair the device.
Intended Use
The ABB Ceiling Fan Controller is used to control one ceiling fan. It has a
wireless control unit that connects it to the ABB-free@home system. For
information about the many functions of this device, see the system
manual at www.abb.com/freeathome.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
1. Turn the power OFF at the circuit breaker before installing.
2. Remove the old wall plate from the wall. Remove the old
switch/ceiling fan controller from the wall box.
3. Disconnect all three wires from the old switch/ceiling fan controller.
4. Connect the Ceiling Fan Controller. (Refer to the wiring diagrams.)
A) Single-Location Installation
B) 3-Way Installation
Wiring Connection Diagrams
Blue
Red
Wiring Connection
Black
Hot/Live (120VAC)
White
Neutral
Blue
Binary Input
Red
Load Output
Green
Ground
Green
Black
White
5. Mount the Ceiling Fan Controller. Using a screwdriver and
the screws provided, mount the ABB Ceiling Fan Controller.
6. Replace the wall plate.
7. Turn the power ON at the circuit breaker.
B
GREEN
VERT
BRASS
VERDE
Light
Switch
BLACK
NOIR
BRASS
NEGRO
BLACK
NOIR
HOT/LIVE
NEGRO
SOUS TENSION
VIVO
WHITE
W HITE
BLANC
BLANC
NEUTRAL
BLANCO
BLANCO
NEUTRE
NEUTRO
Replacing the Rocker and Bezel: The rocker and bezel of the device
can be exchanged. Turn the power OFF before removing the adapter
bezel with a screwdriver. Turn the power ON after the rocker and bezel
have been assembled.
Operating Voltage
Connection
Wireless Transmission
®
products, which
Protocol
Ambient Operating
Temperature
Fan power (output
power)
* Recommended for a fan size of 70 in (1.80 m) or smaller
WARNING: *SAFETY-OFF SWITCH
May result in serious injury or death. The rocker on the device
may have been configured to operate another fan other than the
one switched off by the Safety Off. Before replacing the fan,
verify that the wires to the fan do not have power by turning the
fan ON. If the fan turns off when the Safety Off is activated, it is
safe to replace the fan.
After installation, the Ceiling Fan Controller will immediately allow the
lamp to function. To control the fan wirelessly, it will need to be added to
the free@home network. Detailed information about setup is available in
the technical reference manual and the online help for the System
Access Point at www.abb.com/freeathome.
1. To complete setup, you will need the ABB-free@home System
Access Point (SysAP) and a computer (tablet, laptop, or desktop
computer).
2. Walls, ceilings, and electrical equipment can affect wireless
communication, especially steel reinforcements or other large metal
objects. Electrical devices that send high-frequency signals (such as
computers, wireless routers, audio systems, and video systems)
should be at least 3-feet from this device.
3. When first powered, the device is in discovery mode for 30 minutes.
This time period allows the SysAP to see and connect to the device.
During this time, the user can login to the SysAP and add the device
to the free@home network.
4. After 30 minutes, the device will automatically exit discovery mode. To
re-enter discovery mode, the user must turn the power OFF and back
ON again. This will place the device in discovery mode for another
30 minutes.
5. Once a device has been added to a network, it will no longer enter
discovery mode at power-up. To add the device to a new network, the
user must first force the device to forget its existing network by
resetting it back to factory settings.
FC-3.1
free@
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GREEN
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Installation and Operation Instructions
FC-3.1 Technical Data
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Hot and Neutral Wires Required
free@home, 2.400 - 2.483 GHz, Meshed
23° F to 113° F (-5°C to 45°C)
150 W maximum*
OPERATION
Increase Speed
Decrease Speed
Safety-Off Switch*
SETUP
FC-3.1
Ceiling Fan Controller
Follow these steps to reset:
A) Press and hold the bottom of the rocker for at least 25 seconds.
B) The bottom LED light will start flashing after 10 seconds.
C) After another 10 seconds, the LED will start flashing rapidly. After
another 5 seconds, the LED light will turn off.
D) Release the bottom of the rocker within the next 10 seconds.
E) Then press the bottom of the rocker. The lower LED light will stay on.
Press the bottom of the rocker again. The previous actions must be
completed within 5 seconds.
F) The device will now return to factory settings and restart.
Codes
Install according to national and local electrical codes.
Grounding
When there is no ground connector in the wall box, the National
®
Electrical Code (NEC
) allows a control to be installed as a replacement
ONLY IF 1) a non-metal, non-burning faceplate is attached with non-
metal screws, OR 2) the circuit is protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI). When installing a control, be sure to cap or remove
the green wire before screwing the control into the wall box.
Cleaning:
To clean, wipe with a clean damp cloth. DO NOT use any chemical
cleaning solutions.
FCC/IC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in an installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be tested by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by doing one or
more of the following:
■
Reposition or move the receiving antenna.
■
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
■
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit (not the circuit used by the
receiver).
■
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Customer Service: 800-816-7809
7:00 am – 5:30 pm, CST, Monday-Friday
elec_custserv@tnb.com
Technical Support: 888-385-1221, Option 1
7:00 am – 5:00 pm, CST, Monday-Friday
freeathome_techsupport@us.abb.com
For information about the many functions of
this device, see the system manual at
www.abb.com/freeathome
ABB
Electrification Products
860 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38120
abb.com/freeathome
®
NEC
is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection
Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
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