Method of configuring a keypad of a load control system

Details Method of configuring a keypad of a load control system Method of configuring a keypad of a load control system

2007-05-04

2011-12-13

Wong, Albert (Department: 2612)

Coded data generation or conversion

Bodily actuated code generator

Including keyboard or keypad

C341S020000, C341S022000, C345S168000, C200S0050EA, C200S310000, C200S314000, C166S331000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08077058

ABSTRACT:
A load control system is operable to control the amount of power delivered to a plurality of electrical loads from an AC power source. The load control system includes a plurality of keypads, which each may include a different button assembly having a different button configuration or multiple button configurations. Each keypad is operable to determine the button configuration of the button assembly installed on the keypad in response to simultaneous actuations of the top button and the bottom button of the button assembly for a predetermined amount of time. Each keypad is further operable to store in a memory of the keypad data representing the button configuration. Therefore, after the keypad is installed in the field and the button assembly is replaced, the keypad can be easily configured to operate with the new button assembly.

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