turns out im hosed in this case. What i was doing to drain the current works enough to dim out a LED bulb, but this stupid device on there i wanted to control still sees it and (sad) beeps. I'm sure an older module where you can cut the jumper would work. But its not end of world, was just to add some convenience to this new device in the house and we dont "need" it. So not worth me trying to get lucky to find an old module.
For those with suggestions, thanks much.. really.