Maestro MACL-LFQ Programming and Advanced Features Explained

Maestro MACL-LFQ LED+ Fan/Light Control Advanced Programming Features Explained <img src='https://lutron.my.salesforce-sites.com/publicknowledge/servlet/rtaImage…; style='width: 515px;height: 582px;'></img> <a id='top' name='top'></a> List of Programmable Features
<ol><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#enable-disable-dimmer'>Enable/Disable Dimmer</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#preset-fan-level'>Preset Fan Level</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#preset-light-level'>Preset Light Level</a> </li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#fade-on-off-time'>Fade On Time</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#fade-on-off-time'>Fade Off Time</a> </li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#delayed-fade-to-off'>Delayed Fade to Off</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#enable-disable-il'>Enable & Disable Indicator Lights</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#trim-levels'>Low End Trim</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#trim-levels'>High End Trim</a></li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='#defaulting'>Restoring Default Settings</a></li></ol>
 Default Settings Enable/Disable Dimmer ..........................ON Preset Fan Level .................................... Unlocked Preset Preset Light Level ...................................Unlocked Preset 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 ........................................... DIL2 (second lowest setting) High-End Trim .......................................... DIL7 (highest High-End Trim) The Maestro Fan & Light control has many programming options as you can see. Below is a brief description of why you would use each programming option.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Instructions to enter Advanced Programming</a></li></ul>
 <a id='enable-disable-dimmer' name='enable-disable-dimmer'>Enable/Disable Dimmer</a> Dimmer Enable is the default setting for the device. So the lights can be dimmed or raised by using the two rocker buttons to the right of the light tab button. You can switch this feature to just on or off for non dimmable lights. This should allow the unit to work with many different light types or just remain full on if that is desired with no dimming.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 5 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=5' target='_blank'>Enable/Disable Dimmer Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='preset-fan-level' name='preset-fan-level'>Preset Fan Level</a> There are two settings available with this feature. Locked or Unlocked Preset. Unlocked Preset is the default setting for this device. This will have the fan turn on to the previous speed selected when the unit was turned off.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'>Unlocked Preset is the default setting for the Fan Control</li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 7 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=7' target='_blank'>Instructions to restore Fan Unlocked Preset</a></li></ul>
 The Locked Preset feature allows you to set a level for which the fan will always turn on to and can be adjusted if it needs to be lowered or raised. This feature can be used when only one level is desired for a fan in a room to ensure the same speed whenever it is initially turned on.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 6 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=6' target='_blank'>Fan Locked Preset Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='preset-light-level' name='preset-light-level'>Preset Light Level</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'>Unlocked Preset is the default setting for the dimmer.</li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 9 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=9' target='_blank'>Instructions to restore Unlocked Preset</a></li></ul>
The Locked Preset Light Level is a way to ensure that the Maestro dimmer always turns on to the desired level every time it is turned on no matter which level the dimmer was last turned off at. This setting is great for consistency when turning the lights on in a room where a desired level is always wanted.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 8 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=8' target='_blank'>Locked Preset Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='fade-on-off-time' name='fade-on-off-time'>Fade On Time & Fade Off Time</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 10 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=10' target='_blank'>Fade On Time Adjustment Instructions</a></li></ul>
 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 11 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=11' target='_blank'>Fade Off Time Adjustment Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='delayed-fade-to-off' name='delayed-fade-to-off'>Delayed Fade To Off</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 12 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=12' target='_blank'>Delayed Fade To Off Adjustment Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='enable-disable-il' name='enable-disable-il'>Enable & Disable Indicator Lights</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'>Indicator Lights are On by default.</li><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 13 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=13' target='_blank'>Enable or Disable Indicator Lights Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='trim-levels' name='trim-levels'>Low End Trim & High End Trim</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=16' target='_blank'>Low End Trim Shortcut Adjustment Instructions</a></li></ul>
 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=3' target='_blank'>Enter Advanced Programming</a> then see page 15 for <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=15' target='_blank'>High End Trim Adjustment Instructions</a></li></ul>

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 <a id='defaulting' name='defaulting'>Restoring Default Settings</a> 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.

<ul><li style='margin-bottom: 11px;'><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf#page=17' target='_blank'>Restoring Default Setting Instructions</a></li></ul>
 Enable/Disable Dimmer ..........................ON Preset Fan Level .....................................Unlocked Preset Preset Light Level ................................... Unlocked Preset 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 ............................................DIL2 (second lowest setting) High-End Trim ...........................................DIL7 (highest High-End Trim) For reference DIL7 is the first green indicator light at the top of the dimmer. DIL1 is the first green indicator light at the bottom of the dimmer. They count up from the bottom 1 thru 7. This would be the same for the Fan Control with FIL4 located at the top of the Fan control and FIL1 located at the bottom. Click on the link below to visit the Advanced Programming Guide for the MACL-LFQ LED+ Fan/Light Control. <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048669.pdf' target='_blank'>Maestro MACL-LFQ Advanced Programming Guide</a>

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