Jasco Z-Wave Auxiliary Switch User Manual

Z-Wave® Certied
Wireless Lighting Control

Auxiliary Switch

45710

ZW2004

Made in China

This auxiliary switch is a component of the JASCO
Z-Wave® lighting control system and is designed to
work with all Jasco branded Z-Wave Dimmer and on/
off switches. Use one auxiliary switch for 3-way control
such as the top and bottom of a staircase (1 load/light & 2
switches) with one of the above Z-Wave devices. Two or
three auxiliary switches can be used with these dimmers
and switches to create a 4-way (1 load/light & 3 switches)
or 5-way (1 load/light & 4 switches) lighting system.

The 45710 auxiliary switch is not Z-Wave enabled
and must be used exclusively with one of the Z-Wave
devices listed above. It is not designed for stand­alone use to control an electrical load. It does not
have Z-Wave functionality and does not act as a
repeater in your Z-Wave control network.

This switch communicates with the Z-Wave enabled
switch through the traveler wire, providing manual On/Off/
Dim control of the connected lighting (through the active
Z-Wave switch) and synchronization of the lighting status
(On/Off/Dim level) between the switches.

There are no user serviceable parts in this unit.

This device is intended for installation in accordance
with the National Electric Code and local regulations
in the United States, or the Canadian Electrical Code
and local regulations in Canada. If you are unsure or
uncomfortable about performing this installation consult

a qualied electrician.

RISK OF FIRE

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

RISK OF BURNS

Controlling Appliances:

Exercise extreme caution when using Z-Wave devices
to control appliances. Operation of the Z-Wave
device may be in a different room than the controlled
appliance, also an unintentional activation may occur
if the wrong button on the remote is pressed. Z-Wave
devices may automatically be powered on due to
timed event programming. Depending upon the
appliance, these unattended or unintentional operations
could possibly result in a hazardous condition.

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For these reasons, we recommend the following:

1. Assign Z-Wave controlled appliances to device
numbers 10 – 18 on the JASCO remote. The
likelihood of unintentionally turning on the appliance

will be reduced signicantly because the “Shift”

button will need to be pressed before pressing
device numbers 10-18.

2. Z-Wave devices controlling appliances should be

removed from “All” control setting. Instructions on

how to do this are included in the manual for your
JASCO remote.

3. Do Not include Z-Wave devices in Groups or
Scenes if they control appliances.

4. Do Not use Z-Wave devices to control electric
heaters or any other appliances which may present
a hazardous condition due to unattended or
unintentional or automatic power on control.

5. Double check programs for accuracy before using
them.

NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT

Z-Wave enabled devices should never be used to
supply power to or control the On/Off status of medical
and/or life support equipment!

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT 3-WAY CIRCUITS

The term “3-way circuit” refers to a circuit with two switches
and one load (light) like you nd at the top and bottom of a

stairway. There are many ways to physically wire a 3-way
circuit and it is important to understand how the circuit you
wish to upgrade to Z-Wave control is wired. Below is a
description of a typical 3-way circuit.

One of the ways to wire a two-switch/one-load circuit is

to route the incoming power through the rst switch, then

to the second switch and then to the load. Although very
common and by no means a standard, it is the easiest to
convert to Z-Wave control. With this type of circuit, Switch
1 is replaced by the Z-Wave auxiliary switch and Switch 2
is replaced with the primary Z-Wave switch. The auxiliary
switch does not actually control the power; instead, it sends
a momentary voltage signal through the traveler wire to the
primary switch which in turn, controls the power to the load.

Typical 3-way circuit:

Black

(Line / Hot)

Black (Line / Hot)

White

White (Neutral)

Black
(Load)

White

Z-Wave
45710

Z-Wave
On/Off or
Dimmer switch

Colored (NOT GREEN)

Black

Black

Black

White Switch 1 Switch 2