Installation Guide

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Installing a Z-Wave module (optional)
An optional Z-Wave module can be added to the Z-Wave port on top of the
controller. Z-Wave Modules are specific to your region. See the Z-Wave Setup
Guide for software configuration and more information (ctrl4.co/z-wave-sg)
To install the a Z-Wave module into the controller:
Important: Power o the controller before you install the Z-Wave Module.
1 Using a small flathead screwdriver, remove the small plastic cover on top of
the Z-Wave module.
4 Replace the plastic cover.
Setting up external storage devices
You can store and access media from an external storage device, for example, a
network hard drive or USB memory device, by connecting the USB drive to the
USB port and configuring the media in Composer Pro.
Note: Media scanning is not supported on the CA-1 controller.
Note: We support only externally-powered USB drives or solid state
USB sticks. USB-powered external hard drives are not supported.
Note: When using USB storage devices with the CA-1 controller you can
only use one partition with a 2TB maximum size. This limitation applies
to USB storage devices with all other controllers also.
Composer Pro driver information
Use Auto Discovery and SDDP to add the driver to the Composer project. See the
Composer Pro User Guide for details.
Note: A CA-1 controller may only run as Director in a single-controller
project. CA-1 controllers may be used as secondary controllers in
projects with other controllers that can be a Director in a multiple-
controller project.
Note: The CA-1 controller requires OS 2.10.1 or higher.
Connecting Z-Wave and Zigbee devices
All software configuration including connecting Zigbee and Z-Wave devices is
done with Composer Pro. See the Composer Pro User Guide for more information.
Troubleshooting
Reset to factory settings
Caution! The factory reset process will remove the Composer project.
Note the location of the con-
nector on the Z-Wave port and
the location of the connector
on the Z-Wave module
Orient the Z-Wave module to
fit in the port opening, hold it
by the tab on top of the
module, and insert it straight
down into the port.
2
3
Orient the Z-Wave
module to fit in the port
opening, hold it by the
tab on top of the module,
and insert it straight
down into the port.
Note the location of the connector on
the Z-Wave port and the location of
the connector on the Z-Wave module.
To restore the controller to the factory default image, perform the following
steps:
1 Insert one end of a paper clip into the small hole on the back of the
controller labeled RESET.
2 Press and hold the RESET button, the controller will reset and the Status LED
will go solid red.
3 Hold the button until the LED blinks double yellow. This should take five to
seven seconds. The LED will blink yellow while the factory restore is running.
When complete, the LED will turn o and the device will reset to complete
the factory restore process.
Power cycle the controller
Press and hold the ID button for five seconds. The controller will restart.
Reset the network settings
To reset the controller network settings to the default, follow these steps:
1 Disconnect power to the controller.
2 While pressing and holding the ID button on the back of the controller,
power on the controller.
3 Hold the ID button until the LED is solid orange, then immediately release
the button.
4 If during the boot sequence the LED stays orange, press and hold the ID
button until the LED blinks blue, and then release it.
LED troubleshooting guide
LED legend: = solid = flashing (4 Hz)
(Hz = flashes a
second)
= flashing (1 Hz) = flashing (1/2 Hz)
Status LED
Power up No IP address
Controller is booting Controller is updating
Reset check Update error
Boot complete Factory restore in progress
Connected to Director (link) Factory restore error
USB over-current detected
Regulatory/Safety information
To review regulatory information for your particular Control4 products, see the
information located on the Control4 website at ctrl4.co/reg.
Warranty
Visit ctrl4.co/warranty for details.
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