Comparing - Lutron Grafik Eyes - 310x to 350x

The Lutron Grafik Eye 350x range (eg. 3504 and 3506) is quite a rare range of Grafik Eye's compared to the 310x (eg. 3104 and 3106) range.

From time to time when the 350x range is required there is not sufficient stock.

Accordingly Rosette Electrical have worked to find a solution for installations where a substitution for 350x is required.

Please see below the 350x part code and the proposed substitute part code.

 350x Part Code Substitute Part Code (310x) Control Types and Circuit Quantity
GRX 3506 CE GRX 3106 CE 6 circuits, leading edge mains dim or switched
GRX 3504 CE GRX 3104 CE 4 circuits, leading edge mains dim or switched
GXI 3504 CE GXI 3104 CE
4 circuits, leading / trailing edge mains dim, or switched, or DALI, or 0-10

 

Although the substitute models are quite similar to the 350x models, there are somethings to be aware of :  

Programming / Configuration

310x

This range is programmed via the front panel of the device

350x

This range is programmed via the front panel of the device, and / or via a laptop connected to the Grafik Eye

Notes

The Laptop programme feature is in our experience rarely used

Level of detail pre set channels can be set to

310x

14 preset dimmed levels per channel

350x

100 preset dimmed levels per channel

Notes

While the 350x gives can give greater level of refinement when setting a dimmed channel; the 310x can achieve the same max and min dim levels. The only difference is the level of detail you can fine tune between them. In reality 14 preset dimmed levels per channel is more than enough for most installations, even high end residential and art gallery installs.

What if I have an existing 350x installed as part of a larger multi Grafik Eye install with keypads and / or if the 350x is integrated with a control system eg. Crestron, Control 4 and i want to swap that Grafik Eye out for a 310x model ?

On all Grafik Eye's you can set an identifiable ID, the communication bus which is used in a multi Grafik Eye install, or an install with a control system uses the Grafik Eye ID rather than the model number to identify a unit. As long as you set the replacement Grafik Eye to the same ID as the Grafik Eye you are removing the rest of the system should interact with the new Grafik Eye as exactly as before.

Are all the models compatible with the same faceplates ?

Yes, all the models are compatible with the same faceplates.

Are all the models a similar size and are they all compatible with the same back box ?

Yes, all the models are compatible with the same back boxes, to see available back boxes, please see HERE

Are all the models compatible with the same keypads ?

Yes, all models are compatible with the same wall mounted keypads, to see available keypads please see HERE