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)

1

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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