HomeSeer HS-WX300 Z-Wave In-Wall Switch/Dimmer Instruction Manual

HomeSeer HS-WX300 Z-Wave In-Wall Switch/Dimmer

OVERVIEW

HS-WX300 is a Z-Wave in-wall lighting load switch that may be configured to operate as either an on/off switch or a dimmer switch. It may be installed with or without a neutral wire and it works with both wired and wireless companion switches in 3-way circuit configurations. See homeseer.com/lighting for more information about HS-WX300.
WARNING RISK OF FIRE I RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK I RISK OF BURNS
DO NOT USE THIS SWITCH TO CONTROL ANYTHING THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARD WHEN CONTROLLED REMOTELY OR USED IN AN UNATTENDED FASHION. DO NOT USE WITH MEDICAL AND LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUMENTS.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO OTHER EQUIPMENT, DO NOT INSTALL TO CONTROL A RECEPTACLE, A MOTOR-OPERATED APPLIANCE, A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE, OR A TRANSFORMER-SUPPLIED APPLIANCE.

CIRCUIT TYPES

Most lighting loads are powered with hot (120 VAC) and neutral wires. The hot wire always runs through the wall switch box but the neutral may not be present there. If the neutral wire is present, use the 3-wire method below. If no neutral if present, use the 2-wire method. Note that wired 3-way circuits always require a neutral wire at both switch locations.

INSTALLATION

Tools required : medium standard and Phillips head screwdrivers, wire strippers/cutters

1.  Shut off power to the circuit at the circuit breaker or fuse box. VERIFY power is OFF before continuing!

2.  Remove existing switch’s wall plate and mounting screws. Carefully remove the existing switch from the electrical box but leave the wires connected.

3.  There may be up to five wires connected to the existing switch. Make note of these wires and label, if necessary, to ensure correct installation of the HS-WX300. You will need to match these wires with the corresponding screw terminals on the HS­WX300. Note : LINE, and LOAD wires are required for every installation. If a NEUTRAL wire is present, we recommend us­ing that also for best performance, particularly for dimming loads. Wires are usually color-coded fore easy identi­fication. However, colors can deviate from what’s shown in the list below, depending upon the original installer. We recommend using a multi-meter to verify which wire is actually connected to power before wiring. In general, the colors follow the convention below.

4.  LINE (Hot, 120 VAC) – Black (connected to power)

5.  NEUTRAL – White (this wire is often tied to other neutral wires and may require a jumper to connect with the HS-WX300)

6.  LOAD – Black (connected to load)

7.  GROUND – Green or Bare

8.  TRAVELER – Red/Other (only used in 3-way circuits)

9.  Disconnect the wires from the existing switch and attach those wires to the HS-WX300 using the screw terminal connectors on the back with the following procedure:

10.  Strip 16 mm (5/8″) insulation from each wire*.

11.  With a screw driver, loosen each screw terminal by rotating the screw counter-clockwise a few turns until resistance is felt.
    3. There are two holes on the back of the switch near each screw terminal. Insert the stripped wire into one of these holes and tighten the screw terminal to secure the connection. Connections should be snug.

12. Carefully install the wired switch back into the electrical box and reattach the trim plate. HomeSeer 110 Commerce Park North, Unit 10 I Bedford, NH 03110 I HomeSeer.com I HS-WX300-manual-1.0

CHANGING WIRE MODE

HS-WX300 may be installed with a neutral wire (3-wire mode) or without a neutral wire (2-wire mode). By default, 3-wire mode is enabled. To change the wire mode (at the switch), tap the top paddle 2 times, immediately followed by 2 taps of the bottom pad­dle. Then observe the LED behavior to confirm the current wire mode of the switch:

•  If the bottom 3 LEDs flash white 2 times, HS-WX300 is configured for 3-wire mode
•  If the bottom 2 LEDs flash white 2 times, HS-WX300 is configured for 2-wire mode

Note : Wire mode may also be changed by the hub using 2-Wave parameter 32. See the 2-Wave Parameters section for details.

Z-WAVE INCLUSION or EXLUSION

Follow this 2-step procedure to add (or remove) your new HomeSeer switch to (or from) your 2-Wave network:

1.  Put your Z-Wave controller into inclusion (or exclusion) mode. Consult your controller’s manual if you’re unsure how to do this.
2.  Tap the bottom paddle 2 times, immediately followed by 1 tap of the top paddle. This will initiate the inclusion (or exclusion) process.

FACTORY RESET – To be used only in the event that the network primary controller is lost or otherwise inoperable.

1.  Turn switch on by tapping the top of the paddle once.
2.  Tap the top paddle 5 times, immediately followed by 5 taps of the bottom paddle. If all LEDs flash white 4 times, factory reset was successful. If not, repeat this procedure.

ASSOCIATION

This product supports association group #1 for lifeline communication. Refer to your controller manual for in­structions on setting the lifeline association.

OPERATION

Your new HomeSeer switch may be operated locally (by pressing the paddle) or remotely using a 2-Wave compatible hub or system
Local Control:

•  Press (tap) the top of the paddle to power the load.
•  Press (tap) the bottom of the paddle to cut power to the load.
•  If configured as a dimmer, press and hold the top or bottom of the paddle increase or decrease the dim level.

Remote Control

COMPATIBILITY

Your new HomeSeer switch is Z-Wave certified and is ready to be used with a wide variety of home automation hubs and control­lers. All features are fully supported by HomeSeer systems but some ADVANCED FEATURES (see below) may not be fully sup­ported by other controllers. If you’re using another brand of controller, be sure to check with that company to determine compati­bility.

SmartThings users A special device handler is required to enable your hub to use the advanced features of this switch. Infor­mation about installing this may be found at: homeseer.com/smartthings

ADVANCED FEATURES

Your new HomeSeer switch includes advanced features that may be accessed with HomeSeer and other systems.

Multi-tap scene control or event triggering Tapping the top or bottom of the paddle 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 times in rapid succession will broadcast Z-Wave central scene commands to the hub. These commands may be used to trigger automations (like HomeSeer events).

RGB LED Indicators The color of all LED indicators may be controlled with Z-Wave parameter commands from the hub. This may be done manually or via automations, if supported by the hub. HomeSeer hubs are designed to send these parameter com-

HomeSeer 110 Commerce Park North, Unit 10 I Bedford, NH 03110 I HomeSeer.com I HS-WX300-manual-1.0 mands with event actions.

• Normal mode: LED indicators glow to reflect the on/off/dim status of the connected load using a palette of 7 possible colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, white).
•  Status mode: Individual LEDs can be controlled to reflect the status of nearly anything in the home. For example, one LED can be programmed to glow yellow when the garage door is open. Another LED can blink red when motion is sensed in the driveway. The possibilities are endless.
•  Switching between normal mode and status mode: HS-WX300 switches operate in normal mode by default unless oruntil a status command is received. When that happens, normal mode is suspended and the switch goes into status mode. Itwill stay in status mode until all status LEDs are turned off. At that point, the switch will revert to normal mode. Note : If a switch is operating in status mode, manually dimming it will cause the LEDs to operate temporarily in normalmode. After the dimming operation is complete, the switch will revert to status mode

COMPATIBILITY (with Non-HomeSeer systems)

The special features of this switch are supported using a number of different 2-Wave technologies. HomeSeer systems are designedto support these technologies and will provide the most seamless operation of these features. However, other systems may also provide satisfactory results depending on the level of support they provide for these same technologies. If you’re usinga non-HomeSeer system, use the information below and consult with your system manufacturer to determine the level of compatibility.

Multi-tap Triggers : This feature uses the 2-Wave CENTRAL SCENE command class. If the system supports this command class AND utilizes a general interrogation process for inclusion, this feature should work. However, if the system employs an inclusion process based on the 2-Wave product ID, then specific product support would need to be implemented.
Instant Status : This feature is supported using a 2-Wave MULTILEVEL REPORT (dimmer mode) and BINARY REPORT (on-off switch mode) and the CENTRAL SCENE command class. All 2-Wave certified systems should support the MULTILEVEL REPORT feature.
RGB LED Control : This feature is supported using 2-Wave parameter commands. Most 2-Wave certified systems provide amethod for issuing parameter commands to individual products. HomeSeer systems simplify the use of this feature by providing event actions to send parameter commands. A complete list of parameters may be found on the next page. Check our support page (homeseer.com/support) for information about integrations with other smart hubs and controllers

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

HomeSeer warrants to the original purchaser that this product,for the warranty period, will be free from material defects and workmanship. This warranty is subject to proper installation and operation of the product. HomeSeer’s sole obligation, under this warranty, is to repair, replace or correct any defect that was present at the time of delivery. This warranty does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this product. Warranty claims must be submitted in writing directly to HomeSeer at HomeSeer.com. Warranty period: limited 2 years from date of purchase

FCC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE : The Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between
the radiator and any part of your body.

IC

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

z-wave Parameters

HS-WX300 includes many settings that may be adjusted by the user with wireless Z-Wave parameter commands. The table below includes the information necessary for setting these parameters. Consult your hub’s manual for information on using Z-Wave pa­rameter commands.
Note : HomeSeer hubs are designed to issue Z-Wave parameter commands to HS-WX300 with event actions. This allows for easy programming to make LEDs glow or blink different colors when things happen in your home. Other hubs may require device han­dlers and additional programming to accomplish the same functionality.

This product employs or practices certain features and/or methods of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent Nos.6,891,838, 6,914,893 and 7,103,511. HomeSeer 110 Commerce Park North, Unit 10 I Bedford, NH 03110 I HomeSeer.com I HS-WX300-manual-1.0

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