Linear WD500Z-1 User Manual

WD500Z-1

Z-Wave Radio Frequency (RF) Controlled, 500W, 120 VAC

Wall Mounted Dimmer, Series 300

SUPPLIED WITH DECORATIVE SWITCH PLATE

NOTE: This module must be “included in the Network” only where it will be permanently installed. The proper operation of this node in the
mesh network is dependent on it knowing its location with respect to other nodes. You cannot “test bench” confi gure this module.

WD500Z-1 WALL MOUNTED DIMMER

Linear’s family of Z-Wave certifi ed wireless lighting controls (switches,
dimmers, outlets and plug-in modules) brings a new level of intelligent
wireless capability to commercial and residential environments.

The Z-Wave wireless protocol is an international wireless standard
for remote home automation, security and other applications.
Embedded in each device, the Z-Wave smart chip enables two-way RF
communication among hundreds of Z-Wave enabled devices, allowing
products and services from multiple manufacturers to work seamlessly.

Linear Z-Wave products are easy to install, and allow dealers to create
an integrated wireless network with nearly limitless expansion and
interoperability with security and health monitoring systems, energy
management, home entertainment, appliances, and more.

DANGER! SHOCK HAZARD. Read and understand these
instructions before installing. 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. It is recommended that a qualifi ed electrician perform this
installation. Make sure the total load controlled does not exceed 1800
watts. For indoor use only. Retain instructions for future use.

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 fl uorescent lighting fi xture, or a
transformer-supplied appliance, but only permanently installed
incandescent lamp fi xtures. Make sure the lamp(s) to be controlled
directly from the dimmer receiver total no more than 500 watts. Retain
instructions for future use.

NEUTRAL

120 VAC

LINE

YELLOW (NOT USED)

CAP YELLOW WIRE

A.G. SWITCH
IN - OPERATION
OUT - CHANGE LOAD

SCORED TAB
WILL BREAK FLUSH
WITH EDGE OF
PLASTIC

INSTALLATION

With power off, wire this WD500Z-1 according to the diagram show.
Caution! Do not wire unit “live” (with power on the circuit) and do not
allow the yellow wire to contact line voltage, neutral or ground or you
will damage the device.

If more than one WD500Z-1 is to be installed in a wall box, scored tabs
on the side can be broken off by bending back and forth with pliers, to
accommodate proper fi t. Apply power when completed

Remote Control

The WD500Z-1 will respond to BASIC and MULTILEVEL commands
that are part of the Z-Wave system. Refer to your controller’s instructions
as to whether your controller can transmit those commands.

All On/All Off

The WD500Z-1 supports the ALL ON/ ALL OFF commands.

The WD500Z-1 can be set to respond to ALL ON and ALL OFF
commands 4 different ways. Refer to your controller for information on
how to set the WD500Z-1 to operate in the manner you desire. Some
controllers may be only able to set certain settings of ALL ON/ALL OFF
response. The 4 different ways the WD500Z-1 can be setup to respond
to ALL ON and ALL OFF commands are:

• WD500Z-1 will not respond to ALL ON or the ALL OFF command.

• WD500Z-1 will respond to ALL OFF command but will not respond
to ALL ON command.

• WD500Z-1 will respond to ALL ON command but will not respond
to ALL OFF command.

• WD500Z-1 will respond to ALL ON and the ALL OFF command
(default)

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BLACK

WHITE

LOAD

BLUE

PUSH ON/HOLD TO
BRIGHTEN

PUSH OFF/ HOLD TO DIM

GREEN

STATUS LED

PUSH TOP OR
BOTTOM OF PADDLE
SWITCH TO CONFIGURE

GROUND

ASSOCIATION

The WD500Z-1 supports the Association command.

The WD500Z-1 can be set to control other Z-Wave devices. Those
devices must be installed in their permanent location.

You can turn on and off, and even dim other Z-Wave devices once they
are “associated” in groups 2 and 3 with WD500Z-1.

ABOUT DIMMERS IN A GROUP: If you combine Z-Wave enabled
dimmers and other types of Z-Wave devices in a group, place a Z-Wave
enabled dimmer into the empty group fi rst to ensure that the dimming
operates correctly.

Each group is turned on, off or dimmed by tapping or holding the switch
a differing amount of times.

Group 2

If you associate a Z-Wave device into Group 2, you can turn that
device on and off by tapping the top or bottom of the switch twice. You
can brighten or dim devices by tapping the top or bottom of the switch
once and then hold it down. The load attached to the WD500Z-1 is not
affected.

Group 3

If you associate a Z-Wave device into Group 3, you can turn that device
on by tapping the top of the switch three times or off by tapping the
bottom of the switch three times. You can brighten devices by tapping
the top of the switch twice or dim devices by tapping the bottom of the
switch twice and then hold it down. The load attached to the WD500Z-1
is not affected.

You can associate up to 5 Z-Wave devices into each of these groups.
For instructions on how to “associate” a Z-Wave device into one of
these groups, refer to your wireless controller instructions. (If you are
using the Z-Wave controller, refer to the Setup Menu, Association
section).

ABOUT DIMMING: If you combine Z-Wave enabled dimmers and other
types of Z-Wave devices in a group, place a Z-Wave enabled dimmer
into the empty group 1st to ensure that the dimming operates correctly.

CONFIGURATION

The WD500Z-1 supports the Confi guration command.

The WD500Z-1 can be confi gured to operate differently than how it
works when you fi rst install it. Using the Confi guration command you
can confi gure the following:

Set Ignore Start Level Bit When Transmitting Dim Commands

The WD500Z-1 can send Dim commands to Z-Wave enabled dimmers.
The Dim command has a start level embedded in it. A dimmer receiving
this command will start dimming from that start level if this bit is set to

0. If the bit is set to 1, the dimmer will ignore the start level and instead
start dimming from its current level.

• Parameter No: 1

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 1)

Night Light

The LED on the WD500Z-1 will by default, turn ON when the load
attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached
is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.

Proper Single Gang Installation

Using WD500Z-1’s standard full heat-sink (all tabs), the connected
incandescent lamp load shall not exceed 500W. If a tab is removed from
one side of the WD500Z-1 unit, the connected incandescent lamp load
must not exceed 400W. If both tabs are removed from the WD500Z-1
unit, the connected incandescent lamp load must not exceed 300W.

Proper Dual Gang Installation

The connected incandescent lamp load must not exceed 400W for each
of the two WD500Z-1 units.

Proper Triple Gang Installation

The connected incandescent lamp load must not exceed 300W for each
of the three WD500Z-1 units.

Air Gap Switch

The WD500Z-1 has an air gap switch on the face (lower left), that when
pulled out, completely removes the power available to the load (simply
turning the dimmer off does not). This enables the lamps that are
controlled by the device to be changed with minimal danger of electrical
shock. The air gap switch must be pushed all the way back in for the

dimmer to operate the lamps again.

INCLUDING WD500Z-1 TO THE NETWORK

STEP 1. Prepare the Controller to include a unit to the network by

adding it to a group (method of adding a node to the network). Refer to
controller instructions.

STEP 2. The WD500Z-1 must be in its permanently installed
location. Tap either the top or bottom of the WD500Z-1 switch once.

STEP 3. You should see an indication on your Controller that the “device

was included” in the network.

NOTE: If you have trouble adding the WD500Z-1 to a group it may
be that the Home ID and Node ID were not cleared from it after testing.

You must fi rst “RESET UNIT” with your controller to remove it from the
network.”

Although adding it to a group includes it in the network, removing it from
a group does not remove it from the network. If removed from a group,
it functions only as a repeater.

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BASIC OPERATION

Local Control

The top or bottom of the WD500Z-1 switch can be used to carry out
inclusion (add to a group), association, exclusion (remove from group)
or reset (remove from network). Pushing the top or bottom of the switch,
the WD500Z-1 allows the user to do the following:

• Turn ON, OFF, DIM or BRIGHTEN the load attached.

• Include or exclude the module from the Z-Wave network.

• Configure to Control Shades or Window Coverings via Z-Wave
network.

• Control other Z-Wave enabled devices.

Also, when a controller prompts you to “Send Node ID” or to “Press
Button on Unit”, quickly tap the top or bottom of the switch once to
satisfy those instructions.

• Tapping top of the switch turns the load attached ON.

• Tapping bottom of the switch turns the load attached OFF.

• Pressing and holding the top of the switch will brighten the load
attached, and pressing and holding the bottom of the switch will dim
the load. When OFF, pressing and holding the bottom of the switch
will cause the load will go to the minimum dim level.

NOTE: Upon restoration of power after a power loss, the WD500Z-1
returns to previous known state.

LED indication

The LED on the WD500Z-1 will turn on when the load attached is ON.
However, the LED can be user confi gured to turn ON when the load
attached is OFF, if so desired, to act as a night light.

The WD500Z-1 will fl icker its LED when it is transmitting to any of its
groups. This can be changed if desired.

• Parameter No: 3

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 0)

Invert Switch

To change the top of the switch to OFF and the bottom of the switch to
ON, set parameter 4 to 1.

• Parameter No: 4

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 0)

Enable Shade Control Group 2

The WD500Z-1 can control shade control devices via its group 2 if this
confi guration parameter is set to 1.

• Parameter 14

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values: 0 or 1 (default 0)

Enable Shade Control Group 3

The WD500Z-1 can control shade control devices via its group 3 if this
confi guration parameter is set to 1.

• Parameter 15

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values: 0 or 1 (default 0)

LED Transmission Indication

The WD500Z-1 will fl icker its LED when it is transmitting to any of its
groups. This fl ickering can be set to not fl icker at all (set to 0), to fl icker
the entire time it is transmitting (set to 1), or to fl icker for only 1 second
when it begins transmitting (set to 2). By default, the WD500Z-1 is set to
fl icker for only 1 second.

• Parameter 19

• Length: 1 Byte

• Valid Values = 0 , 1, 2 (default 2)

Each Confi guration Parameter can be set to its default setting by setting
the default bit in the Confi guration Set command. See your controller’s
instructions on how to do this (and if it supports it). All Confi guration
commands will be reset to their default state when the WD500Z-1 is
excluded from the Z-Wave network by using the controller to reset the
node (on the Z-Wave select “SETUP” and scroll to “RESET UNIT”).

POWER LEVEL

The WD500Z-1 supports the Power Level command.

The Power level command allows controllers to set and get the RF
transmit power level of a node and test specifi c links between nodes
with specifi c RF transmit power. Refer to your controller’s instructions for
more information if it supports this command. This command is typically
used by professional installer

SUC Support

There must be a Static Update Controller (SUC) in your Z-Wave system
for this feature to work. A Static Controller is one that is not moved
after addition to the network. The Static Update Controller can act as a
gateway in the system, since other nodes always know its position. The
“always listening” advantage of the Static Update Controller is that other
nodes can transmit information frames to it whenever needed.

You can assign an “SUC Route” to the WD500Z-1. Refer to your
Controller’s instructions on how to do this (if it supports it). Assigning
an SUC Route to the WD500Z-1 allows it to request an update of the
Z-Wave devices that are between it and the Z-Wave device to which it
was trying to transmit. The WD500Z-1 will only request an update when
a transmission fails.

Specifi cations

Power 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Maximum Load 500 Watts for control of permanently installed

incandescent lamp fi xtures only (not for control of
receptacles)

Signal (Frequency) 908.42 MHz

Range Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Controller

and /or the closest Z-Wave Receiver Module

Interoperability with z-WAVE Devices

A Z-Wave™ network can integrate devices of various classes, and
these devices can be made by different manufacturers. The WD500Z-1
can be incorporated into existing Z-Wave™ networks. The top or bottom
of the WD500Z-1 switch can be used to carry out inclusion, association,
or exclusion.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

The WD500Z-1 is certifi ed to comply with applicable FCC and IC rules
and regulations governing RF and EMI emissions. 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.

FCC NOTICE

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.

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

IC NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB­003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for twelve (12) months. This warranty extends only to
wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s
normal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product to
consumers. Consumers should inquire from their selling dealer as to
the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations

or liabilities on the part of Linear Corporation for consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance
of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss
of property, revenue, or profi t, or cost of removal, installation, or
reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied warranties for

merchantability and implied warranties for fi tness, are valid only until
Warranty Expiration Date as labeled on the product. This Linear LLC

Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product
Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at
1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.

IMPORTANT !

Linear radio controls provide a reliable communications link and fi ll an
important need in portable wireless signaling. However, there are some
limitations which must be observed.

For U.S. installations only: The radios are required to comply with FCC
Rules and Regulations as Part 15 devices. As such, they have limited
transmitter power and therefore limited range.

A receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a
time and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near their
operating frequencies, regardless of code settings.

Changes or modifi cations to the device may void FCC compliance.

Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect
against undetected interference or fault.

A general knowledge of radio and its vagaries should be gained prior
to acting as a wholesale distributor or dealer, and these facts should be
communicated to the ultimate users.

Copyright © 2013 Linear LLC P1775 X1

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