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Auxiliary Keypad

Installation Guide

Supported model

C4-KA Auxiliary Keypad

Introduction

The Control4® Auxiliary Keypad is intended for use in a Control4 system. It 
installs in a standard wall box and connects and communicates with a compatible 
Control4 dimmer or switch using the traveler wire.

Box contents

• Auxiliary 

Keypad 

• Wire 

nuts

• Warranty 

card

• 

Auxiliary Keypad Installation Guide

 (this document)

Compatible devices

The Auxiliary Keypad can connect to and control the following Control4 devices:

•  C4-APD120 Adaptive Phase Dimmer

•  C4-APD240 Adaptive Phase Dimmer

•  C4-APD277 Adaptive Phase Dimmer

•  C4-FPD120 Forward Phase Dimmer

•  C4-KD120 Keypad Dimmer

•  C4-KD240 Keypad Dimmer

•  C4-KD277 Keypad Dimmer

• C4-SW120277 

Switch

• C4-SW240 

Switch

•  C4-TV120277 0-10V Dimmer

•  C4-TV240 0-10V Dimmer

•  C4-4SF120 Fan Speed Controller

Specifications

Model number

C4-KA-xx

Power requirements

120/240/277V AC +/-10% 50/60 Hz

Environmental

Operational temperature

0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F)

Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Storage

-20 to 70˚C (-4 to 158 ˚F)

Miscellaneous

Wall box volume

77.84 ml (4.75 cubic inches)

Weight

0.03 kg (0.07 lb.)

Shipping weight

0.05 kg (0.12 lb.)

Maximum supported keypads per 
load control device

10

Warnings and considerations

Warning! 

Turn OFF electrical power before installing or servicing this 

product. Improper use or installation can cause SERIOUS INJURY, 
DEATH or LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.

Attention !

 Coupez l’alimentation électrique avant d’installer ou de 

réparer ce produit. Une mauvaise installation ou utilisation peut 
entraîner des blessures graves, décès ou perte / dommages à la 
propriété.

Warning! 

This device must be protected by a circuit breaker (20A max).

Attention !

 Cet appareil doit être protégé par un disjoncteur (20A max.)

Warning! 

Ground this device in accordance with the National Electric 

Code (NEC) requirements. DO NOT rely solely upon the yoke plate’s 
contact with a metal wall box for adequate grounding. Use the device’s 
ground wire to make a secure connection to the safety ground of the 
electrical system.

Attention !

 Cet appareil doit être en conformité avec le Code national 

de l’électricité (NEC). Ne comptez pas uniquement au contact de la 
plaque avant avec un boîtier mural métallique pour la mise à la terre 
adéquate. Utilisez cet appareil à la terre de l’appareil pour établir une 
connexion sécurisée au système électrique.

Important! 

This device must be installed by a licensed electrician in 

accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

Important! 

If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, 

consult a qualified electrician.

important! 

Use this device only with copper or copper-clad wire. Do not 

use aluminum wiring. This product has not been approved for use with 
aluminum wiring.

Important! 

Install in accordance with all applicable national and local 

electrical codes.

Important! 

Using this product in a manner other than outlined in 

this document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable 
for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See 
“Troubleshooting.”

Important! 

Do NOT use a power screwdriver to install this device. If you 

do, you may overtighten the screws and strip them. Also, overtightening 
the screws may interfere with proper button operation.

Important! 

This is an electronic device with intricate components. 

Handle and install with care!

Important! 

The total length of wire connecting all Auxiliary Keypads 

to the switch or dimmer must not exceed 45 m (150 ft.) at 120V AC or 
30 m (100 ft.) at 240/277V AC.

Installing the keypad

Turn off the local electrical power by either switching off the circuit breaker 
or removing the fuse from the fuse box. To ensure the wires do 

not

 have 

power running to them, use an inductive voltage detector.

Note: 

For wiring diagrams, refer to the Control4 switch or dimmer’s 

installation guide. The wall box wiring shown in this document is an 
example. Your wire colors and functions may differ. If you are not sure 
which wires are the line in/hot, neutral, and earth ground wires, have a 
licensed electrician do the installation.

Prepare each wire. Wire insulation should be stripped back 5/8 of an inch 
(16 mm) from the wire end (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Strip wire insulation

Important! 

Not grounding this product, as described in the “Warnings 

and considerations” section, may result in an installation less immune 
to damage caused by electrical disturbances, such as ESD or lightning, 
and may void the warranty.

Identify and connect the keypad wires to the wall box wires using the wire 
nuts as shown in “Sample wiring configurations” in the installation guide for 
the Control4 device that the Auxiliary Keypad is being connected to.

Important! 

The yellow wire is not a traditional traveler. It cannot directly 

power a lighting load. It must be used only to connect to a compatible 
Control4 load control device.

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