AJAX WallSwitch Wireless Indoor ON or OFF Power Relay User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- ajax
Table of Contents
wall switch User manual
Updated January 25, 2022
WallSwitch is a wireless indoor power relay featuring a power consumption meter. The miniature body of the device is adapted for installation in a European-type socket.
Regardless of the type of electrical circuit, only a qualified electrician should install WallSwitch!
WallSwitch operates only within the Ajax security system (integration into
third-party security systems is not provided), communicating with a hub via
the protected Jeweller protocol. The communication range is up to 1,000 meters
in the line of sight.
Use scenarios to program actions of automation devices (Relay, WallSwitch, or
Socket) in response to an alarm, Button press, or schedule. A scenario can be
created remotely in the Ajax app.
How to create and configure a scenario in the Ajax security system
The Ajax security system can be connected to the central monitoring station of
a security company.
Buy power relay WallSwitch
Functional Elements
- Antenna
- Terminal blocks
- Functional button
- Light indicator
IN terminals:
- L terminal — power supply phase terminal.
- N terminal — power supply neutral terminal.
OUT terminals:
- N terminal — connected device neutral output contact terminal.
- L terminal — connected device phase output contact terminal.
Operating Principle
WallSwitch input terminals are connected to the grid, and the output terminals are connected to the socket or electrical appliance/system. WallSwitch closes/opens the electric circuit, controlling the power supply by the command of the security system user through the Ajax app. The state of WallSwitch contacts can be switched manually: by holding the function button for 2 seconds. To make WallSwitch react to alarm or schedule automatically, you can configure a scenario.
WallSwitch features a protection system against voltage surges beyond the
range of 184V – 253V or overcurrent above 13А. In this case, the power supply
is interrupted, resuming after normalizing the voltage and current values.
The maximum resistive load on the relay is 3 kW.
You can check the power usage by the electrical appliance connected via
WallSwitch through the app. There is a power consumption meter.
WallSwitch, with firmware version 5.54.1.0 and higher, can operate in pulse or
bistable mode. With this firmware version, you can also select the normal
relay contact state:
- Normally closed (NC) — the contacts open when the relay is activated and closed when the relay is inactive.
- Normally open (NO) — the contacts close when the relay is activated and open when the relay is inactive.
WallSwitch, with firmware version below 5.54.1.0, only works in bistable mode with a normally open contact.
How to nd out the firmware version of the device?
**** At low loads (up to 25 W), current and power consumption indications may be displayed incorrectly due to hardware limitations.
Connecting to the hub Before connecting the device:
- Switch on the hub and check its Internet connection (the logo glows white or green).
- Install the Ajax app. Create the account, add the hub to the app, and create at least one room.
- Make sure that the hub is not armed, and it does not update by checking its status in the Ajax app.
Only users with administrator rights can add a device to the app.
To pair WallSwitch with the hub:
- Click Add device in the Ajax app.
- Name the device, scan it, or enter the QR code manually (located on the case and packaging), select the room.
- Click Add — the countdown will begin.
- Press the functional button. If you can’t do this (the device is mounted in the wall), give WallSwitch at least 20 W load for ve seconds (by connecting and disconnecting a working kettle or lamp).
**** For detection and pairing to occur, the device should be located in the
coverage area of the hub’s wireless network (at the same object). The
connection request is transmitted only at the moment of switching on the
device.
If the device failed to pair, wait 30 seconds and then retry. WallSwitch will
appear in the list of hub devices.
The device status update depends on the ping interval set in the hub settings.
The default value is 36 seconds.
**** When switching on for the first time, WallSwitch contacts are open! When
deleting
WallSwitch from the system, and contacts open!
States
- Devices
- WallSwitch
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Jeweler Signal Strength | Signal strength between hub and device |
| Connection | Connection status between hub and device |
| Routed Through ReX | Displays the status of using a radio signal range extender |
| Active | State of the relay (switched on/off) |
| Voltage | The input voltage of WallSwitch |
| Current | The input current of WallSwitch |
| Power | Current consumption in W |
| Electric energy consumed | The electric power is consumed by the device |
connected to the relay. The counter is reset when the relay loses the power
supply
Temporary deactivation| Displays the status of the device: active or
completely disabled by the user
Firmware| Device rmware version
Device ID| Device identifier
Settings
- Devices
- WallSwitch
- Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| First eld | The device name can be edited |
| Room | Selecting the virtual room in which the device is assigned |
| Relay Mode | Selecting relay operation mode: |
Pulse — when activated, WallSwitch generates a pulse of a given duration
Bistable — WallSwitch, when activated, changes the state of contacts to the
opposite
Settings are available with the rmware version 5.54.1.0 and higher
Contact status| Normal contact state
Normally closed
Normally open
Pulse duration| Selecting the pulse duration in the pulse mode:
From 0.5 to 255 seconds
Current protection| If active, power supply will be switched off if current
exceeds 13 A, in the inactive state the threshold is 19,8 A (or 16 A, if
continues for 5 seconds)
Voltage protection| If active, power supply will be switched off in case of a
voltage surge beyond the range of 184 – 253 V, in the inactive state — 0 – 500
V
Scenarios| Opens the menu for creating and conjuring scenarios
Learn more
Jeweller Signal Strength Test| Switches the device to the Jeweller signal
strength test mode
User Manual| Opens the WallSwitch User Manual
Temporary deactivation| Allows the user to deactivate the device without
removing it from the system. The device will not execute system commands and
participate in automation scenarios. All notications and alarms of the device
will be ignored
Please note that the deactivated device will save it’s the current state
(active or inactive)
Unpair Device| Disconnects the relay from the hub and deletes its settings
Indication
The WallSwitch light indicator can light green depending on the device’s
status.
When not paired with the hub, the light indicator blinks periodically. When
the functional button is pressed, the light indicator lights up.
Functionality testing
The Ajax security system allows conducting tests for checking the
functionality of connected devices.
The tests do not start immediately but within a period of 36 seconds when
using default settings. The test time start depending on the settings of the
detector ping interval (the Jeweller menu in the hub settings).
Jeweler Signal Strength Test
Installation of the Device
Regardless of the type of electrical circuit, only a qualified electrician should install WallSwitch!
WallSwitch is designed for installation inside a socket box with a diameter 50
mm and more and a depth of no less than 70 mm. The relay can also be installed
within extension cords and other circuits powered by 230 V.
The communication range with the hub in the line of sight is up to 1,000
meters.
Take this into account when choosing the location for WallSwitch.
If the device has a low or unstable signal strength, use a radio signal range
extender
Installation process:
- De-energize the cable to which WallSwitch will be connected.
- Connect the grid wire to the WallSwitch terminals according to the following scheme:
- Connect a socket using bundled connecting wires or an electrical appliance using a wire with the sucient cross-section to WallSwitch. It’s recommended to use wires with a cross-section of 1.5 – 2 mm².
Do not connect more than 3 kW load to WallSwitch. When connecting the load, strictly observe the connection diagram since an incorrect connection may cause the device to malfunction and/or damage the property.
When installing WallSwitch in the box, lead out the antenna and place it under
the plastic frame of the socket. The bigger the distance between the antenna
and metal structures, the lower the risk of interfering (and impairment) with
the radio signal.
Do not shorten the antenna! Its length is optimal for operation within the
used radio frequency range!
During the installation and operation of WallSwitch, follow the general
electrical safety rules and the requirements of electrical safety regulatory
acts.
It is strictly forbidden to disassemble the device. Do not use the device with
damaged power cables.
Do not install the WallSwitch:
- Outdoors.
- In metal wiring boxes and electrical panels.
- In places with temperature and humidity exceeding the permissible limits.
- Closer than 1 m to a hub.
Maintenance
The device does not require maintenance.
Tech specs
| Actuating element | Electromagnetic relay |
|---|---|
| The service life of the relay | 200,000 switching-on |
| Supply voltage | 110 – 230 V AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz |
| Voltage protection | For 230 V mains: max — 253 V, min — 184 V |
For 110 V mains: max — 126 V, min — 77 V
Maximum load current| 13 А
Maximum current protection| Yes, 13 A
Power output (resistance load 230 V)| Up to 3 kW
Operating modes| Pulse and bistable (rmware version is 5.54.1.0 or higher.
Manufacture date from March 5, 2020)
Only bistable (rmware version under 5.54.1.0) How to nd out the manufacture
date of a detector or device
Pulse duration| 0.5 to 255 seconds (rmware version is 5.54.1.0 or higher)
Electricity meter function| Yes
Power consumption parameters control| Yes: current, voltage,
The power consumption of the device in the standby mode| Less than 1 W
Radio communication protocol| Jeweler Learn more
Radiofrequency band| 866.0 – 866.5 MHz
868.0 – 868.6 MHz
868.7 – 869.2 MHz
905.0 – 926.5 MHz
915.85 – 926.5 MHz
921.0 – 922.0 MHz
Depends on the region of sale.
Compatibility| Operates with all Ajax , and hubs radio signal range extenders
Maximum RF output power| Up to 25 mW
Modulation| GFSK
Radio signal range| Up to 1,000 m (any obstacles absent) Learn more
Shell protection rating| IP20
Operating temperature range| From 0°С to +64°С
Maximum temperature protection| Yes, 65°C
Operating humidity| Up to 75%
Overall dimensions| 39 × 33 × 18 mm
Weight| 30 g
Service life| 10 years
Compliance with standards
Complete Set
- WallSwitch
- Connecting wires — 2 pcs
- User Manual
Subscribe to the newsletter about safe life. No spam
Technical support:support@ajax.systems
Email Subscribe
References
- End user agreement - Ajax Systems
- Automation devices in the security system | Ajax Systems
- Security system control panels | Ajax Systems
- Security system control panels | Ajax Systems
- Signal range extenders in the security system | Ajax Systems
- Ajax WallSwitch — Wireless power relay with energy monitor
- What affects the quality of radio communication between Ajax devices
- Software | Ajax Systems
- Warranty - Ajax Systems
- How to find out the device firmware version | Ajax Systems Support
- How to find out the the Ajax device production date | Ajax Systems Support
- Jeweller radio protocol: technology and capabilities | Ajax Systems Support
- How to create and configure a scenario in the Ajax system | Ajax Systems Support
- What is Jeweller Signal Strength Test | Ajax Systems Support
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>