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Wire Cutter & Stripper
Steps
1. Shut off power to the circuit at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
VERIFY power is OFF before continuing!
2. Remove existing switch's wall plate and mounting screws. Carefully remove the existing switch from the electrical box but leave the wires connected.
3. There may be up to five wires connected to the existing switch. Make note of these wires and label, if necessary, to ensure correct installation of the HS-WX300. You will
need to match these wires with the corresponding screw terminals on the HS-WX300.
Note: LINE, and LOAD wires are required for every installation. If a NEUTRAL wire is present, we recommend using that also for best performance,
particularly for dimming loads. Wires are usually color-coded for easy identification. However, colors can deviate from what's shown in the list below,
depending upon the original installer. We recommend using a multi-meter or voltage detector to verify which wire is actually connected to power before
wiring. In general, the colors follow the convention below.
LINE (120 VAC) - Black (connected to power)
NEUTRAL - White (this wire is often tied to other neutral wires and may require a jumper to connect with the HS-WX300)
LOAD - Black (connected to load)
GROUND — Green or Bare
TRAVELER — Red/Other (only used in 3-way circuits)
4. Disconnect the wires from the existing switch and attach those wires to the HS-WX300 using the screw terminal connectors on the back with the following procedure:
5. Strip 16 mm (5/8") insulation from each wire*.
6. With a screw driver, loosen each screw terminal by rotating the screw counter-clockwise a few turns until resistance is felt.
7. There are two holes on the back of the switch near each screw terminal. Insert the stripped wire into one of these holes and tighten the screw terminal to secure the
connection. Connections should be snug. *all wires should be 14 AWG or larger rated at 80°C or higher. Tightening torque should be 12 lbf-in (14kgf-cm). Use copper
wire only.
8. Carefully install the wired switch back into the electrical box and reattach the trim plate.
Configuration
Changing Switch Mode
(Must be done BEFORE Z-Wave inclusion)
HS-WX300 may be configured to operate as an ON-OFF switch or as a DIMMER. By default, it will operate as a dimmer. To change the switch mode, follow these steps:
1. Press & hold the small button located on the metal yoke next to the column of LEDs, OR if the trim plate is already installed, in rapid succession, tap the top paddle 3
times, then press & hold the top paddle for 3 seconds (tap-tap-tap-press & hold)
2. Observe the behavior of the LEDs
If all LEDs blink green 3 times, HS-WX300 is configured to function as a dimmer
If the bottom LED blinks blue 3 times, HS-WX300 is configured to function as an on-off switch
Changing Wire Mode
HS-WX300 may be installed with a neutral wire (3-wire mode) or without a neutral wire (2-wire mode). Selecting the correct wire mode will yield the best results, especially if the
switch is configured as a dimmer. By default, 3-wire mode is enabled. To change the wire mode (at the switch):
1. Turn the power off
2. In rapid succession, tap the top paddle 2 times, then press & hold the top paddle for 3 seconds (tap-tap-press & hold)
3. Observe the behavior of the LEDs
If the bottom 3 LEDs flash white 3 times, HS-WX300 is configured for 3-wire mode
If the bottom 2 LEDs flash white 2 times, HS-WX300 is configured for 2-wire mode
Note: Wire mode may also be changed by the hub using Z-Wave parameter 32. See the Z-Wave Parameters section at the end of this user guide.
Z-Wave Inclusion or Exclusion
Follow this 2-step procedure to add (or remove) your new HomeSeer switch to (or from) your Z-Wave network:
1. Put your Z-Wave controller into inclusion (or exclusion) mode. Consult your controller's manual if you're unsure how to do this.
2. In rapid succession, tap the bottom paddle 2 times, then press & hold the bottom paddle for 3 seconds (tap-tap-press & hold). This will initiate the inclusion (or exclusion)
process. Note: The switch will default to dimmer mode after Z-Wave exclusion.
Factory Reset
To be used only in the event that the network primary controller is lost or otherwise inoperable.
1. In rapid succession, tap the top paddle 3 times, then tap the bottom paddle 3 times. If all LEDs flash white 5 times, factory reset was successful. If not, repeat this
procedure.
Note: As this must be done very quickly, we recommend using 2 fingers for this operation; one on each paddle!
Note: The switch will default to 3-wire mode and dimmer mode after factory reset.
Association
This product supports Group 1 and Group 2 Associations with up to five Z-Wave devices per group. Group 1 supports Lifeline Communication, Group 2 supports Basic Set, refer
to your controller manual for instructions on setting up these features.
Operation
Your new HomeSeer switch may be operated locally (by pressing the paddle) or remotely using a Z-Wave compatible hub or system
Local Control
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