AEOTEC Nano Dimmer operation manual

Nano Dimmer

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This product has been fully tested and certified to
work with Z-Wave by the Z-Wave Alliance. It is
crafted using Z-Wave Plus, the latest device version
of Z-Wave. As such, if the product does not work
with your gateway, please be sure to check with your
gateway manufacturer that they have integrated this
device with their gateway for full operation.

IMPORTANT!

Warning

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information
regarding the collection systems available.

Certications (regional):

Z-Wave and Z-Wave Plus are
registered trademarks of Sigma
Designs and its subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries

FCC ID: XBAFT111

Version: 501011100001-AA www.aeotec.com

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Aeotec by Aeon Labs Nano Dimmer.

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Aeotec Nano Dimmer is a Z-Wave smart dimmer

device specically used to enable Z-Wave command

and control (on/off/dim) of any in-wall switches.
It can report immediate wattage consumption or
kWh energy usage over a period of time. In the
event of power failure, non-volatile memory retains
all programmed information relating to the unit’s
operating status.

It can connect to 2 external manual switches to
control the load ON/OFF independently. Its surface
has a pin socket, which can be used for connecting
to the touch panel, so you can also use the touch
panel to control the Nano Dimmer.

The Nano Dimmer is also a security Z-Wave plus
device and supports Over The Air (OTA) feature for

the products rmware upgrade.

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Familiarize yourself with your Nano

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Dimmer.

RF antenna

RGB LED

(Front)

(Bottom)

Touch panel connection port

Action Button

Fastening screws

Wire connection

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(Back)

port

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.
Consul the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

UL NOTICE (For USA/Canada).

Install only in a UL listed junction box sized

1.
3×2×2.75 inch (75×50×70 mm) or larger,
minimum volume 14 in (230 cm ).
Use Copper Conductors Only.

2.
“CAUTION – Risk of Electric Shock – More than

3.
one disconnect switch may be required to de­energize the equipment before servicing”.
“WARNING - This device shall not be used in

4.
combination with a wall switch controlling a
receptacle.”

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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. 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

L N COMOUT S1 S2

Touch panel

Notes for the wire connection ports:

L – Power input for live
N – Power input for neutral
OUT – Output for load
COM – Common port for all External switches (S1
and S2)
S1 – External switch 1 control for load
S2 – External switch 2 control for load

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Install the Nano Dimmer.

Important: A licensed electrician with knowledge
and understanding electrician systems and electrical
safety should complete the electrical installation.

1. Shut off the main circuit breaker of your home for
safety during the installation and ensure the wires
are not short circuited during the installation which
will cause damage to the Nano Dimmer.

Note: Your home’s main circuit breaker must support
the overload protection for safety.

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WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM AEON LABS'
DELIVERY, OR THE DATE FIXED FOR DELIVERY IN
THE EVENT OF NONDELIVERY. THE INDEMNITY
AND WARRANTY IN ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER INDEMNITIES
OR WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

FCC NOTICE (for USA)

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED
BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT.SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD
VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.

STORE INDOORS WHEN NOT IN USE. SUITABLE
FOR DRY LOCATIONS. DO NOT IMMERSE
IN WATER. NOT FOR USE WHERE DIRECTLY
EXPOSED TO WATER.

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DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE,
OR USE INCURRED BYCUSTOMER, COMPANY
OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
IN CONTRACT, OR TORT, OR OTHERWISE
EVENIF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. AEON LABS' LIABILITY AND
CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY
CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SALE OR
USE OF THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER BASED
ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH
OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF AGREEMENT, OR
EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED
TO, AT AEON LABS' OPTION, REPLACEMENT
OF, OR REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE FOR THAT PORTION OF PRODUCTS
WITHRESPECT TO WHICH DAMAGES ARE
CLAIMED. ALL CLAIMS OF ANY KIND ARISING
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR
THE SALE OR USE OF PRODUCTS SHALL BE
DEEMED WAIVED UNLESS MADE IN WRITING

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Preparing connection wires

2.
14 AWG or 12 AWG power wires for Input/
Output.
18 AWG copper wires for external manual switch.
Use the wire stripper cut the metallic part of the
connection wire and make sure the length of the
metallic part is about 5mm.

0.27"
(5mm)

Cut wire if neccessary

Strip Gage (measure barehere)

Note: All connection wires need to be exible cable.

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