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WS15Z5-1 WALL MOUNTED SWITCH

The GoControl™ family of Z-Wave® certifi ed wireless lighting products (smart 
LED fi xtures, bulbs, switches, dimmers, outlets, plug-in modules, and thermostats) 
and security devices (alert sounder, motion sensor, and door/window sensor) 
bring 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. This product can be included 
and operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certifi ed devices from other 
manufacturers and/or other applications. All non-battery operated nodes within 
the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the 
network.
GoControl Z-Wave products are easy to install, are Z-Wave Plus certifi ed, and allow 
dealers to create an integrated wireless network with nearly limitless expansion 
and interoperability with security, 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 load controlled by the switch does not 
exceed 1800 watts. For indoor use only. Retain instructions for future use.

Z-WAVE PLUS FEATURES

The WS15Z5-1 contains a Z-Wave 500 Series Module that supports Z-Wave Plus® 
features. A Z-Wave certifi ed portable or stationary Controller can communicate with 
the Z-Wave 500 Series Module.
Depending on the capability of the Controller or gateway software, the following 
operations can be performed with the WS15Z5-1. Refer to the Controller or gateway 
manual for details.

•  Turn the load ON and OFF.
•  Add or Remove the WS15Z5-1.
•  Assign the WS15Z5-1 to a specific Group/Scene and/or to include the load as part of 

ALL ON or ALL OFF system commands.

•  Over-the-air firmware update by the gateway or static Controller.
•  Lifeline function which automatically notifies the associated modules and the network 

that a manually reset device is no longer in the network, thus, the corresponding 
association becomes invalid.

INSTALLATION

Wire this switch in place of a current wall switch according to the diagram above. 
When used, WS15Z5-1’s are required to be 

wired to the same line (or neutral) 

which is also wired to the load being controlled, and not wired to any other neutral. 
If multiple neutrals are tied together in one box, separate the neutrals to preserve 
the integrity of the WS15Z5-1 circuit.

 

CAUTION! 

Do not wire unit “live” (with power on the circuit).

Adding to a network:

Refer to your Controller operating instructions to add this switch under the command 
of the Wireless Controller.

1. 

With your Controller in Discovery or Add Mode, tap the switch. The LED will blink 
slowly when in ADD Mode.

2. 

You should see an indication on your Controller that the “device was added” to 
the network and the LED will stop blinking.

3. 

The device will appear in the list of Switches. It should display as a switch.

If the Controller/Gateway shows the addition failed, repeat Steps 1-3.

 

NOTE: 

If you have trouble adding the WS15Z5-1 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” 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 as a repeater (only). “RESET 
UNIT” removes it completely from the network.

To Reset Unit (If Required):

In the event that your primary Controller is lost or otherwise inoperable, to reset the 
WS15Z5-1 and clear all network information, follow these steps:

1. 

Tap the top of the switch fi ve (5) times.

2. 

Press and hold the bottom of the switch for 15 seconds. The LED will increasingly 
blink faster to indicate that a Reset is taking place.

Removing from a network:

The WS15Z5-1 can be removed from the network by the Controller/Gateway. Refer 
to the Controller operating instructions for details.

1. 

Set the Controller into Removal Mode and follow its instruction to delete the 
WS15Z5-1 from the Controller.

2. 

Remove the switch by tapping the paddle 2 times. The LED will begin blinking 
slowly for 10 seconds indicating that it has been removed.

3. 

You should see an indication on your Controller that the “device was removed” 
from the network.

BASIC OPERATION

(Local Control)

The switch paddle on the WS15Z5-1 allows the user to:

•  Turn the attached load on or off.
•  Tapping top of switch turns the load attached ON.
•  Tapping bottom of switch turns the load attached OFF.

LED Indication

To act as a night light, the LED on the WS15Z5-1 will turn ON when the load 
attached is OFF. However, the LED can be user confi gured to turn ON, when the 
load attached is ON, if so desired. See “CONFIGURATION” section.

Remote Control

The WS15Z5-1 will respond to BASIC and BINARY commands that are part of the 
Z-Wave system. Refer to your Controller’s instructions as to whether your Controller 
can transmit those commands.

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTR,INSTL,WS15Z5-1; P/N: 10007259 X5; INK: BLACK; MATERIAL: 20# MEAD BOND; SIZE: 8.500” x 11.000”; TOLERANCE ± .125”; SCALE: 1-1; PAGE 1 OF 2

WS15Z5-1

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

Scene and NWI Capable, Wall Mounted Switch, Series 500

NEUTRAL

120 VAC

PUSH ON 

WHITE

LINE

BLACK

PUSH OFF

STATUS LED

GREEN GROUND

TAP TOP OR BOTTOM
OF SWITCH PADDLE
TO CONFIGURE

 SCORED TAB WILL
 BREAK FLUSH WITH
 EDGE OF PLASTIC

BLUE

LOAD

15 AMPS

MAXIMUM

WS15Z5-1 AND THE LOAD
MUST SHARE THE SAME
PROPRIETARY NEUTRAL

Shown with supplied 
decorative trim plate

NOTE: 

This unit must be added to 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 unit, then install.

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