Vive Integral Fixture Controls
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Vive Wireless
3691039k 10 04.27.20
Meeting RF Performance Criteria Background
Expectations
LED drivers are electrically very noisy, and this noise gets coupled onto the LEDs, LED load wires, driver power
wires, and control wires, which can cause issues for RF controls. All RF controls are sensitive to this type of
interference which can be generated by a driver, cell phone, or Wi-Fi router. Lutron has encountered cases
where an LED driver can interfere with the RF system and reduce the range to an unacceptable level. The Vive
integral fixture control has been designed to be resilient to these issues.
In order to guarantee the specified RF performance of the fixture, the following requirements must be met:
1. Lutron expects OEM to maintain the integrity of the Vive integral fixture control. Removal or modification of the
shield or other components will void the warranty.
2. The Fixture Control Self-Test is the key to determining if the fixture meets Lutron’s criteria for acceptable RF
performance.
See App Note #642 (048642) at www.lutron.com for detailed information.
Important Note: Vive Integral Fixture Control is not intended for retrofit kits that do not allow for the full kit
assembly to be 100% tested at the fixture manufacturer’s facility. Examples of non-compliant fixtures include but
are not limited to “guts only kits,” where testing the fixture does not leave the components in a position
representative of the final installation case.
Retrofit kit manufacturers must perform the Fixture Control Self-Test during the design phase with a full fixture as
the customer would install it (including pan), varying those parameters that can change when the kit is installed
in the field (i.e. incoming power wire length; power wire bundling, etc.) to verify that a pass (green light) is
achieved in all these conditions.
Best Practices for Mounting Fixtures in Final Application
• To ensure optimal operation, the Vive Integral Fixture Control should be mounted at least 4 ft (1.2 m) away
from HVAC vents, intakes, and light bulbs that are below the ceiling line.
• Some fixtures may be used for return/supply air. In these applications it is recommended to use the
DFCSJ-OEM-RF with area occupancy sensors (LRF2- model family).
• Devices emitting Radio Frequency (RF) energy can affect the performance of sensors. To ensure optimal
operation, DFCSJ-OEM-OCC should be mounted at least 4 ft (1.2 m) away from devices that emit radio
waves (e.g., microwave ovens, wireless routers, other wireless devices).
• To detect motion, the sensor requires line-of-sight of room occupants. The sensor must have an unobstructed
view of the room. Do NOT mount behind or near tall cabinets, shelves, hanging fixtures, ceiling fans, etc. The
sensor cannot see through glass objects (e.g., patio or shower doors).
• The performance of the sensor depends on a temperature differential between the ambient room temperature
and that of room occupants. Warmer rooms may reduce the ability of the sensor to detect occupants.
