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The Patch
Patch assigns the control “zones” on a device to a network
channel, and, if a device is a model with dimmers, assigns the
“dimmers” to a network. Remember that these are actually two
distinct patches, the first the zone to the network channel, and
second the dimmer to the network channel. Terminology
introduced in this section is as follows:
•
Zone - The smallest unit control from a control device.
Zones are connected to 1 or more network channels, OR, a
network Group. The Zone sometimes also can be referred
to as the ‘Control Channel’ or just ‘Channel’ for short. This
is not to be confused with the ‘Network Channel’ which is
discussed below.
•
Network Channel - The slot on the network to which level
information is placed by a zone. Dimmer, relays, and other
devices which directly control loads listen for level changes
on the network channel to which they are assigned.
•
Dimmer, a.k.a ‘Circuit’ or ‘Relay’ - The device which controls
the load. The collection of dimmers, circuits, relays, and
other relevant terminology is generally known as the
“circuits”
Depending upon which device you have, it’s capabilities vary
somewhat. Please reference the chart below for the specific patch
requirements for your product:
Table 2: Products & Number of Zones
Product
Max #
Zones
# Local
Dimmers
Zone
to
Channel
Patch
Dimmer
to
Channel
Patch
D4104
4
4
No
No
D4106
6
6
No
No
D4200
32
0
Yes
No
D4206
32
6
Yes
Yes
