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GE SmartHome

Wireless Lighting Control

On/Off/Dim 

Dimmer Switch

45606

Z-Wave

®

 

Certified

  

Wireless Lighting Control

Summary of Contents for Z-Wave 45606

Page 1: ...SmartHome Wireless Lighting Control On Off Dim Dimmer Switch 45606 Z Wave Certified Wireless Lighting Control ...

Page 2: ...u want to do it all now or start with one room and add more over time This dimmer is one component of a Z Wave control system and is designed to work with all other Z Wave enabled devices in a home control network It will also act as a wireless repeater to insure that commands intended for another device in the network are received thereby extending the range of the wireless controller Z Wave devi...

Page 3: ...rolled by this dimmer switch must not exceed a total of 500 watts There are no user serviceable parts in this unit 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 If you are unsure or uncomfortable about performing this installation consult a qualified e...

Page 4: ...ecommend the following Assign Z Wave controlled appliances to device numbers 10 18 on the GE remote The likelihood of unintentionally turning on the appliance will be reduced significantly because the Shift button will need to be pressed before pressing device numbers 10 18 Z Wave devices controlling appliances should be removed from All control setting Instructions on how to do this are included ...

Page 5: ...ter and multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes which helps eliminate RF dead spots Things to consider regarding RF range Each wall or obstacle i e refrigerator big screen TV etc between the remote or a Z Wave device and the destination device will reduce the maximum range by approximately 25 30 Brick tile or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than walls made of wooden...

Page 6: ...ry From the Remote or repeating Z Wave module to destination device For Plug in Modules or In Wall Devices Installed in Plastic Junction Boxes Line of Sight no obstructions Type of Construction 0 1 Number of Walls or Obstacles 2 3 100 70 49 34 80 56 39 27 100 60 36 21 80 48 29 17 Wood Frame w Drywall Plastic J Boxes Metal J Boxes Plastic J Boxes Metal J Boxes Brick Tile or Concrete ...

Page 7: ...may find that one of these channels will cause less interference than the other Installation This dimmer switch may be used in new installations or to replace an existing wall switch incandescent lighting only A wall plate is not included You may be able to re use your existing wall plate if you are replacing a standard decorator style switch or dimmer If this is a new installation or your existin...

Page 8: ...ultiple 45606 Dimmer Switches may be installed in dual or triple gang boxes and if necessary one or both sides of the heat sink may be removed by bending it at the score lines There is a corresponding reduction in the switch s load rating when ganged DO NOT exceed the following loads Dimmer Rating Number of Dimmers Heat Sink 500W One Dimmer in a Single Gang Box Full 400W Two Dimmers in a Double Ga...

Page 9: ...White Neutral Not connected to 45606 Black HOT or Load Green Green or Bare Black Black Hot or Load ...

Page 10: ... green exiting from the back of the Z Wave 2 pole dimmer case Match these wires to the wires connected to the existing switch Disconnect the wires from the existing switch Connect the green dimmer ground wire to the green or bare copper ground wire in the switch box Choose either of the black dimmer wires and connect it to either of the black wires previously removed from the switch Connect the on...

Page 11: ...firmly into connector Twist connector clockwise with fingers until tight Pull wires to check for tightness Wire Connector Combination Chart One 14 w one to four 16 or 18 One 12 w one to three 14 or 16 or 18 Two 14 w one to three 16 or 18 Two 12 w one or two 14 or 16 or 18 You should now be able to use the rocker to manually turn On Off a lamp plugged into the Z Wave controlled outlet Use your prim...

Page 12: ...tion and control the lighting Key Features Remote On Off Brightness control via the Z Wave controller network Manual On Off Brightness control with the front panel rocker LED indicates switch location in a dark room Adjustable Dim rates BASIC OPERATION Remote Control GE Z Wave remotes provide control of an Individual device Groups of devices and Scenes Other brands of Z Wave Certified remotes may ...

Page 13: ...e rocker to turn the power OFF When OFF pressing and holding the bottom of the rocker will cause the lighting to go to the minimum dim level Program your Light Switch Include or exclude the dimmer switch from the Z Wave home control network Refer to the instructions for your primary controller to access the network setup function and include or exclude devices When prompted by your primary control...

Page 14: ...remotes do not have this capability All On All Off Depending upon your primary controller the 45606 dimmer switch can be set to respond to ALL ON and ALL OFF commands in up to four different ways Some controllers may not be able to change the response from its default setting Please refer to your controller s instructions for information on whether or not it supports the configuration function and...

Page 15: ...ging parameter 4 s value to 1 Parameter No 4 Length 1 Byte Valid Values 0 or 1 default 0 Dim Rate Adjustments Both the number of steps or levels that the dimmer will change and the timing of the steps can be modified to suit personal preferences The timing of the steps can be adjusted in 10 millisecond intervals As an example the default setting for parameter 8 is 3 This means that the lighting le...

Page 16: ...ult 3 Valid Values 1 255 3 When Receiving an All On or All Off Command Parameter 11 number of steps or levels Parameter 12 timing of the steps Length 1 Byte Valid Values Parameter 11 default 1 Valid Values 1 99 Parameter 12 default 3 Valid Values 1 255 Ignore Start Level When Receiving Dim Commands Please note Every Dim command includes a start level embedded in it The 45606 can be set to ignore t...

Page 17: ...ing WARRANTY JASCO Products warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the original date of consumer purchase This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product only and does not extend to consequential or incidental damage to other products that may be used with this product This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express...

Page 18: ...antee 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 a...

Page 19: ...mpany Model 45606 This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES 003 SPECIFICATIONS Power 120 VAC 60 Hz Signal Frequency 908 42 MHz Minimum Load 40W incandescent lamps only Maximum Load 500W incandescent lamps only Range Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Wireless Controller and the closest Z Wave receiver module Operating Temperature Range 32 104 F 0 40 C For indoor use only Specif...

Page 20: ...license to Jasco Products Company LLC 10 E Memorial Rd Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73114 Made in China Hecho en China All brand names shown are trademarks of their respective owners Todas las marcas que aparecen aquí son marcas registradas de sus respectivos dueños GE SmartHome ...

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