Compass Connect Lighting Control possible dimmer?

[looknow12]

I know with the older Convenience Center, the light switches are analog so it seems easy enough to install dimmers, but with the new Compass Connect, any ideas on how to do that?

The Compass Connect controls the ceiling and exterior awning lights. Suffice to say, the ceiling lights it'd be great to be able to dim them.

[oldmanonthebike]

Look up a post by my wife. S&TDoyel here on the forum. She details how I installed dimmers.

[Randy3911]

I tried to find the post, but couldn't find it. Where is it located? Thanks.

[Ynot4me2]

I'm not too familiar with the new Compass Connect system but I dont think these dimmers will work unless you install them beside the panel if you can trace the wire.

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[Randy3911]

Yep, the new Compass Connect is a "touch button" type. The entire panel has a motion sensor to turn the panel on. Pretty cool, except I don't think a regular switch will work either.

[looknow12]

Was this solved?

There are only four wires. I suspect two of them are DC voltage to power the panel, and the other two might be to a control computer.

Otherwise the panel maybe works wirelessly to control different modules. Either way, it has to go analog (relay) before it gets to the lights.

Any feedback appreciated.

[Heavysledz]

The control panel is just an interface...kind of like your thermostat. All of the actual switching is done at the Unity control module. It should be labeled so you can see which circuit is for what output. You would then need to tie your dimmer switch into the output going to the lighting that you want to have dimming control for. So you will need to locate the Unity control module in your rig....it is typically hidden behind a false wall or cabinet. My control panel is on the side of the overhead cabinet as you walk into the trailer but the Unity control module was on the opposite side of the entry door inside the cabinet above the kitchen counter behind a false wall.

[looknow12]

Thank you! Yes I found it a few hours ago and will post pictures of the final install shortly. Works great

[Heavysledz]

Thank you! Yes I found it a few hours ago and will post pictures of the final install shortly. Works great

Awesome, this will be great to see a successful dimmer switch install with Compass Connect.

[jproctor9]

Very interested in which dimmers you used. I've ordered a couple from Diode Dynamics because they dim on the positive wire. Most other PWM dimmers work on the negative side , and those typically don't work on chassis ground systems.

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