LightwaveRF LW452, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Connect Series www lightwaverf house 2 Way Dimmer 2 Gang Model No LW452 Instruction Manual Version 2 1 ...

Page 2: ...e 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive Standards Applied in order to verify compliance Safety BS EN 60730 1 2011 Health R TTE EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN 300 220 1 V2 1 1 2006 EN 300 220 2 V2 1 2 2007 EMC EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Class A EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN61000 4 2 20...

Page 3: ...w to safely turn off the electricity supply You will also need suitable electrical screwdrivers Please refer to the following installation and setup instructions This will guide you step by step through the installation and setup process Help video further guidance For additional guidance and to watch a video that will help guide you through the installation process please visit the support sectio...

Page 4: ...illuminated the dimmer is on Overview IMPORTANT All LightwaveRF products can be legally DIY installed in your own home however if in doubt always consult a qualified electrician or heating engineer It is important to install this product in accordance with the following instructions Failure to do so may void your warranty Installation ...

Page 5: ...e live out Screw mounting hole Live in 2 Way switching connection IMPORTANT If conducting an insulation resistance test all LightwaveRF products must be disconnected from the mains or damage will occur Installation ...

Page 6: ...be connected directly to the standard Dimmer or connected to each other in a daisy chain This provides an alternative to using intermediate switches maximum cable length of 100m VERY IMPORTANT A LightwaveRF 2 Way Dimmer needs to be used in conjunction with a standard LightwaveRF Dimmer to perform 2 Way Switching The LightwaveRF 2 Way Dimmer cannot be used in conjunction with a standard lightswitch...

Page 7: ... be useful at this point to mark out or take a photograph of the connections to the existing switch so that the correct wires can easily be transferred to the new dimmer Some existing wiring configurations can be complex so take care 4 Gently remove the dimmer faceplate by inserting a screwdriver into one of the bottom slots and lifting away from the unit as shown Installation ...

Page 8: ...ns neutral wire to be connected they only require live in and switched live out 7 Screw the dimmer switch to the mounting box and ensure that the screws are sufficiently tight to support the product but do not over tighten as this may cause the chassis to bend Ensure that the plastic spacer is correctly aligned and that no wires are trapped between the dimmer switch and the back box 6 Any earth wi...

Page 9: ... ONLY be connected to the wire running to the other dimmer NOT live mains this will cause irreparable damage 3 or 4 core cable From lighting circuit Live Live Earth Switched live Signal cable Switched live Standard Dimmer 2 Way Dimmer Installation ...

Page 10: ...re used solely to switch between the on and off states without dimming This is because the technology used in an electronic dimmer is fundamentally different to that of a simple on off switch and requires compatible lamp technology NOTE Compatibility between electronic dimmers and LEDs can be affected if the total circuit loading is very small Total LED load decreases relatively as it is shared be...

Page 11: ...averf house for further guidance and information Standard mains voltage incandescent low energy incandescent lighting min 20W max 250W GU10 and equivalent HI spot mains halogen lamps Dimmable electronic low voltage transformers 20W 250W max Inductive transformers 40 170VA max LightwaveRF dimmers are NOT compatible with the following Wirewound transformers generally older style Electric motors Non ...

Page 12: ... switch the dimmer off amber LED indicator will illuminate Press and hold to lower the light level Manual operation Manual dimming NOTE When the on button is tapped to turn on the dimmer the light level will return to that at which it was last at before the dimmer was turned off The on or off buttons can then be pressed and held to customise the light level Manual operation ...

Page 13: ...n mistake is to reverse the live and switched live connections Remember the signal terminal must NOT be connected to 230V mains If these measures fail contact technical support via www Lightwaverf com Problem The 2 Way Dimmer has power LEDs on but will not turn on the Lights turns on then off by itself will not operate from the other dimmer Solution Check that the wiring is correct it is important...

Page 14: ...sponding standard LightwaveRF dimmer via the connected signal wire The standard LightwaveRF dimmer can be linked to a controller and passes on commands to the 2 Way Dimmer automatically Problem The dimmer keeps turning off automatically will not turn off Solution The connected standard LightwaveRF dimmer may be locked This may have been done using a Socket Locker or from the LightwaveRF App If it ...

Page 15: ...A Yes LightwaveRF is fully legal for you to install in your own home Q Is there a maximum number of lamps I can control with the dimmer A You can control any number of lamps bulbs as long as they do not exceed the maximum loading in total Note Max load differs for LED incandescent Q How many devices can I have on the LightwaveRF system A Each device has 6 memory slots for up 6 controllers one of t...

Page 16: ...immers are not designed to have their switch modules separated and interchanged disconnecting and removing Dimmer Modules will invalidate the warranty Q What Happens after a power cut A Standard LightwaveRF dimmers default to the off position after a power cut The 2 Way Dimmer will therefore also default to off This can be overridden using the Lightwave Link to set default status for devices on po...

Page 17: ...ing 220 240V 50Hz Back Box Depth 35mm min Earthing Requirement Not essential double insulated Standby Energy Use Less than 1W per gang Wiring Neutral wire NOT required Warranty 2 year standard warranty Technical Specification ...

Page 18: ...Version 2 1 2 Quadrant Park Mundells Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1FS 01707 386035 www lightwaverf house ...