Armacost Lighting ALWIFI14 WiFi Led Controller User Manual Wi Fi Controller Quick Start A4 Apr2016 02 indd
Armacost Lighting WiFi Led Controller Wi Fi Controller Quick Start A4 Apr2016 02 indd
User manual
Wi-Fi LED Lighting Controller
Model: ALWIFI14
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Download the full feature guide at www.armacostlighting.com/wifi
Compatible with Android and Apple (iOS) smartphones and tablets
Works with fi ve different types of LED lighting (both 12 and 24 volt):
1. White and single color LED lighting – provides 0-100% full range
dimming
2. White color adjustable LED tape Lighting – dimming and CCT control
3. Standard RGB LED lighting – full function color control and effects
4. RGB + White 4 channel LED enhanced color control and effects
5. RGB + CCT dual white 5 channel enhanced color control and effects
Features
■ Works with or without a wireless network, use your phone as a simple
remote or utilize any existing wireless network for advanced control
features.
■ Connect and control up to 50 Wi-Fi controllers with one device.
Control individually or in groups for large area, multi-zoned lighting
control (Requires router and network connection)
■ Control your lighting remotely from anywhere in the world when
confi gured through your network
■ Sync lighting to the beat of music stored locally on your device, or use
your microphone to sync to ambient music.
■ Programmable, set the time of day to turn your lighting on or off
■ When used with RGB LED lighting, use the color wheel touch screen
to create virtually any color. Create your own color changing effects
or choose from 20 preprogrammed modes. Bookmark and save
favorite colors and effects. Match colors in your environment using
your device’s camera, or manually enter RGB values for precise color
selections.
IMPORTANT – Always fi rst read and follow the Installation Guidelines
provided with your LED lighting and power supply. If you are unclear as to
how to install and wire this product, contact a qualifi ed professional. Low
voltage safe, the Wi-Fi Controller is direct wired inline anywhere between
the low voltage output of your power supply and your LED lighting.
Each Wi-Fi Color controller requires a separate LED power supply. Never
connect multiple Wi-Fi Controllers to one power supply.
Easy to wire, easy to connect
Direct wire connect your lighting and power supply based on the type of
lighting you are using.
1. White and single
color LED lighting –
provides 0-100% full
range dimming
2. White color
adjustable LED tape
lighting – dimming
and CCT control
3. Standard RGB LED
lighting – full function
color control and
effects
V– V+ V+ R G B WW CW
INPUT OUTPUT
V– V+ V+ R G B WW CW
INPUT OUTPUT
V– V+ V+ R G B WW CW
INPUT OUTPUT
12- or 24-volt power from your power supply
Note: For 4 and 5 channel RGB connection illustrations, consult the full
instruction manual
Download and connect the
free Armacost Lighting app
Go to Apple iTunes Store or Google Play for Android
devices. Search for Armacost Wi-Fi MyLED,
download and install the app.
Make sure the controller is correctly installed and powered on before
attempting to use the app to connect your device
1. Go to Settings on your mobile device.
2. Enable Wi-Fi and open the Wi-Fi networks list on your device
3. By default, the Armacost Wi-Fi LED Lighting controller will appear
with the network name (SSID) of “ArmacostXXXXXXXXXX.” The X’s
represent a combination of letters and numbers unique to each Wi-Fi
controller
4. Connect your device to the Wi-Fi controller. No password is required.
5. Open the Armacost Lighting app. The application will automatically
scan for the Armacost Wi-Fi Controller.
6. You will then see a screen where you can connect to your network’s
wireless router or direct connect to the W-Fi controller. Note: you can
access this function at any time through the setup menu.
Direct connection vs. wireless router setting
If you do not have, or do not want to connect through a wireless
router, choose direct connect to the controller. With this method,
you will have no access to the internet while connected to your
controller, and cannot group controllers for multi-zone control.
Direct-connection is a quick and easy way to test your lighting, but a
wireless router connection to your home network is recommended to
enable full app features.
By going through the router setup, you will link yourWi-Fi controller
through your existing wireless network. This will allow you to access
the web and your color controller, without switching between Wi-Fi
networks. Additionally, you will have access to the remote access
settings, and any Wi-Fi controller connected to the same network can
be grouped together for synchronized control across multiple zones.
The fi rst time connecting to your Wi-Fi LED controller, you will be
prompted to select the type of lighting connected to the Wi-Fi controller.
Simply choose the mode that applies to the type of lighting you are using.
For example, if you are using single color or white LED lighting, select
“DIM,” your app will then be confi gured as an LED dimmer.
Single Color
Dimmer
Color Temperature
Adjustable
RGB
Multicolor
RGB + Single
Color
Next, you will be brought to
a screen that will list all the
Wi-Fi controllers connected
on this network. Here
you can access settings,
controller properties, and
turn your lighting on/off. Tap
the controller name to begin
using your lighting, or press
and hold to change basic
device properties.
Troubleshooting
If your device displays this error message, press the refresh button in the
upper-right corner.
If your controller still does not appear, turn your Wi-Fi connection off and
back on and check your network settings.
Factory Reset
If you’ve password protected your Wi-Fi controller and lost the credentials,
or have entered the wrong password when attempting to connect to a
wireless network, you will be unable to access the controller until a factory
reset has been performed.
1. Locate the pinhole reset on the front of the unit, labelled RST.
2. Using the included pin, or a straightened paper clip, insert straight
into the reset pinhole and press until the reset button clicks.
3. Continue to press and hold the reset for 5 seconds, then release.
The unit will power off and back on, then cycle through colors to
indicate the the reset has been successful.
You can now connect back to your Wi-Fi controller using its default
settings. Return to step 1 under “Download and connect the free
Armacost Lighting App.”
For detailed app instructions and how-to videos, visit armacostlighting.com/wifi
Tap this area to enter the controller interface,
or press and hold to modify controller properties
Tap the
power
button to
toggle the
lighting
on/off
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FCC Caution.
§ 15.19 Labelling requirements.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
§ 15.21 Changes or modification warning
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
§ 15.105 Information to the user.
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 in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
*RF warning:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.