Control 4 C4-SW1-Z User Manual

Wireless Switch
Installation Guide
Supported Models and Requirements
• C4-SW1-ZWirelessSwitch(802.15.4),White
Specications and Supported Fixtures
ThisControl4
®
WirelessSwitchoperatesindependentlyoraspartofaControl4®home
automationsystemtoenableintelligentlightingcontrol.Itinstallsinastandardwallbox
usingtypicalwiringstandardsandcommunicateswithotherdevicesthroughawireless
RF(radiofrequency)connection.Thespecicationsandsupportedxturesaredescribed
next.
Power:
120VAC+/-10%50/60Hz
300mWoff
400mWon
Supported Load Types
and Ratings:
120VAC1000WResistive
120VAC500WTungsten
120VAC1000WElectronicLowVoltage
120VAC1000WMagneticLowVoltage
ThisdevicerequiresaneutralAC
connection.
Operating Temperature:
Allloadratingsarebasedonanambient
temperatureof25degreesCelsius.
Volume:
5.0Cubicinches
Communications:
ZigBee,IEEE802.15.4,2.4GHz,
15-channel,spreadspectrumradio
Warnings and Considerations
WARNING! Installinaccordancewithallnationalandlocalelectricalcodes.
WARNING! ImproperuseorinstallationcancauseSERIOUSINJURY,
DEATHorLOSS/DAMAGEOFPROPERTY.
WARNING!Ifyouareunsureaboutanypartoftheseinstructions,consulta
qualiedelectrician.
WARNING!Usethisdeviceonlywithcopperorcoppercladwire.Thisprod-
ucthasNOTbeenapprovedforusewithAluminumwiring.
IMPORTANT!Usingthisproductinamannerotherthanoutlinedinthis
documentvoidsyourwarranty.Further,Control4isNOTliableforany
damageincurredwiththemisuseofthisproduct.See“Limited2-Year
Warranty.”
IMPORTANT! Therangeandperformanceofthewirelesscontrolsystemis
highlydependentonthefollowing:(1)distancebetweendevices;(2)layoutof
thehome;(3)wallsseparatingdevices;and(4)electricalequipmentlocated
neardevices.
Installation Instructions
TURNOFFPOWERbyswitchingoffthecircuitbreakerorremoving
thefuseandtestthatpowerisoffbeforewiring!
Identifyyourwiringapplication(refertotheappropriatediagramon
thenextpage).
• Single-Pole(withpowersourceatwallbox)-seeFigure1
• 3-Way(withpowersourceatwallbox)-seeFigure2
1.
2.
6.
IfyouareusingtheControl4push-on(screw-less)wallplatethatshippedwithyour
switch:
Sample Wiring Congurations
Single-LocationScenario—PowerSourceatWallBox
Note:ThisdevicewillnotfunctionwithoutaneutralACconnection.
TowiretheSwitchforaControl4single-locationscenarioinwhichthepowerisrstrouted
tothewallbox,connecttogetherandcapwithawirenutthewiresindicatedinthe
followingtableandgure:
Switch Wires Wires in the Wall Box
From Power Source To Light Fixture
White(neutral) White(neutral) White(neutral)
Red(load) None Black(load)
Black(hot) Black(hot) None
Green(ground) Green(ground) Green(ground)
Two-LocationScenario—PowerSourceatWallBox 
Note:ThisdevicewillnotfunctionwithoutaneutralACconnection.
TowiretheSwitchandamulti-buttonkeypadinatwo-locationscenario(Control4’s3-way-
Switchsolution)wherethepowerisrstroutedtothewallbox,dothefollowing:
Switch Wires Wires in Wall Box 1
From Power
Source
To Light Fixture To Wall Box 2
White(neutral) White(neutral) White(neutral) White(neutral)
Red(load) None Black(load) None
Black(hot) Black(hot) None Black(traveler)
Green(ground) Green(ground) Green(ground) Green(ground)
Multi-Button Keypad Wires Wires in Wall Box 2
(from Wall Box 1)
White(neutral) White(neutral)
Green(ground) Green(ground)
Black(traveler) Black(traveler)
Preparethewiresbyremovingpre-cut
insulationfromtheappropriateswitchleads.
Wireinsulationshouldbestrippedback5/8of
aninchfromthewireend(asshown).
ConnecttheSwitchwirestothewallboxwires
usingwirenutsaccordingtotherelevant
wiringdiagram.
MounttheSwitchintothewallboxbypartially
securingthewallboxscrewsattachedtothe
Switch.Ensurethattheword“Top”onthe
Switchframeisfacingup.Bendthewiresina
zigzagpatternsothattheyeasilyfoldintothe
wallbox.
3.
4.
5.
WARNING!GroundtheWirelessSwitchinaccordancewiththeNational
ElectricCode(NEC)requirements.Althoughtheswitch’saluminumyokeplate
andgreengroundwirearedirectlybondedtogetherinsidetheSwitch,
DONOTrelysolelyupontheyokeplate’scontactwithametalwallboxfor
adequategrounding.UsetheSwitch’sgroundwiretomakeasecure
connectiontothesafetygroundoftheelectricalsystem.
7. IfyouareusingDecora-style,screw-onthewallplate:
Figure 1. Wiring: Power Source at Wall Box
1. WiretheSwitchintoWallBox#1byconnectingandcappingthewireswithawire
nutasindicatedinthefollowingtableandgure:
2. Wirethemulti-buttonkeypadintoWallBox#2byconnectingtogetherandcapping
thewireswithawirenutasindicatedinthefollowingtable:
Figure 2. Wiring: Two-Location Scenario
Operation and Conguration
Operate Switch Expected Behavior of RGB LEDs:
To operate switch: Top Bottom
TurnON:Taptop. Lit,fullbrightness Notlit
TurnOFF:Tapbottom. Notlit Lit,fullbrightness
Care and Cleaning
DoNOTpaintswitchoritswallplate.
DoNOTuseanychemicalcleanerstocleantheswitch.
Cleansurfacewithasoftdampclothasneeded.
Oninitialpowerup,theunitwillashthe
Red/Green/Blue(RGB)LEDs,whichcan
beprogrammedwithdifferentcolorsfor
differentstatesorcolorpreferences.To
setupthisSwitchforusewithaControl4
system,refertoyourComposer Pro User
Guide.
TooperatethisSwitchasastand-alone
device,refertothefollowingtable:
Troubleshooting
Iflightdoesnotturnon:
• EnsureatleastoneLEDislit.
• Ensurethelightbulbisnotburnedoutandisscrewedintightly.
• EnsurethatthecircuitbreakerisnotturnedOFFortripped.
• Checkforproperwiring(see“SampleWiringCongurations”).
• Forhelpontheinstallationoroperationofthisproduct,emailorcalltheControl4
TechnicalSupportCenter.Pleaseprovideyourexactmodelnumber.
Contactsupport@control4.comorseethewebsitewww.control4.com.
IMPORTANT!Notgroundingthisproductaccordingtotheprecedingmay
resultinaninstallationlessimmunetodamagecausedbyelectrical
disturbances,suchaslightning,andvoidthewarranty.
c. Withthewallplate’sremovalslotfacingdown,pushthewallplateonto
theswitch’sblackplasticsub-plate.
a. Forasingle-gangscenario,attachtheblackplasticsub-plateusingtheprovided
sub-platescrews.
IMPORTANT!Tightenthescrewsuntilthebacksideofthemetalyokeplate
isevenwiththewallsurface,butnofarther.Over-tighteningcandamagethe
Switchandcausemechanicalmalfunction.DoNOTuseapowerscrewdriver
toinstallthisdeviceasthismayleadtoover-tightening.
b. Ifyouareinstallinginamulti-gangscenario,onlypartiallytightenthemounting
screws,leavingabout1/8ofaninchgapbetweenthewallandtheyokeplates
priortoattachingtheblackplasticsub-plate.Thisallowseachdeviceinamulti-
gangscenariotoconformtothesub-plate,creatingasingleassembly.Secure
themulti-gangsub-platetoalldevicesusingtheprovidedsub-platescrews.Then
securetheassemblybytighteningthewallboxscrewstheremaining1/8ofan
inch.Donotover-tightenanyofthescrewsoryouwillmis-aligntheatplaneof
themulti-gangwallplate.
8.
9.
TurnONpoweratthecircuitbreakerorreplacethefusefromthefuse
box.
TesttheSwitchtoseeifit’sworkingproperly.See“Operationand
Conguration”forspecicinstructions.
a.
b.
c.
DonotattachtheSwitch’sblackplasticsub-plate.
Aligntheswitchtothewallboxandfastenitwithscrews.
FastenthewallplatetotheSwitchwithscrews.
Tap Top
(Raised)
Bottom RGB LED
Removal Slot
Top RGB LED
Tap Bottom
(Concave)

Control 4 C4-SW1-Z Specifications

General

Brand	Control 4
Model	C4-SW1-Z
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Supported Models and Requirements

Specifications and Supported Fixtures

Details power, load types, operating temperature, volume, and communication specifications for the wireless switch.

Warnings and Considerations

General Safety and Installation Warnings

Highlights critical safety instructions, including electrical codes, injury risks, and wire compatibility.

Sample Wiring Configurations

Single-Location Wiring

Provides wiring instructions for a single-location setup with power source at the wall box.

Two-Location Wiring

Guides wiring for a two-location (3-way) scenario with power source at the wall box.

Operation and Configuration

Explains how to operate the switch as a stand-alone device and its LED behavior.

Care and Cleaning

Provides instructions for maintaining the switch and wall plate, advising against paint and chemicals.

Troubleshooting

Offers guidance for common issues like the light not turning on and contact information for support.

Regulatory Compliance and Warranty

FCC Compliance

Details FCC rules, interference limits, and user responsibilities for compliance.

ETL Statement

Confirms product testing and compliance with safety standards for industrial control equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance

States compliance with Canadian Class B digital apparatus standards.

Recycling Information

Directs users to the Control4 website for recycling information.

Limited 2-Year Warranty

Provides information on the product's warranty coverage and exclusions.

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