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PS15EMZ5-1 PLUG-IN MODULE

The GoControl™ family of Z-Wave® certifi ed wireless lighting products (smart 
LED fi xtures, bulbs, switches, dimmers, outlets, plug-in modules) Control Products 
(thermostats, irrigation controller and garage door controller)and Sensors (fl ood, leak, 
alert sounder, motion sensor and door/window sensor) bring a new level of intelligent 
wireless Home Automation 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 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.
The PS15EMZ5-1 is a simple Plug & Play Home Automation device that lets you 
control any lighting or small appliance while monitoring the amount of energy being 
used. Bright multi-colored LEDs provide an instant indication of the energy being used 
while simultaneously reporting this information to your Z-Wave hub that may be used for 
energy monitoring and analysis.

Z-WAVE PLUS FEATURES

The PS15EMZ5-1 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 PS15EMZ5-1. Refer to the Controller or gateway 
manual for details.

• 

Turn the load ON and OFF.

• 

Add or Remove the PS15EMZ5-1.

• 

Assign the PS15EMZ5-1 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.

• 

Monitors the amount of energy being used and reports the current usage to the Z-Wave controller

INSTALLATION

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 button on the face of the 
outlet. 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 PS15EMZ5-1 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 
PS15EMZ5-1 and clear all network information, follow these steps:

1. 

Tap the button on the face of the outlet fi ve (5) times.

2. 

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

Removing from a network:

The PS15EMZ5-1 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 
PS15EMZ5-1 from the Controller.

2. 

Remove the switch by tapping the button on the face of the outlet 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 button on the PS15EMZ5-1 allows the user to:

• 

Turn the attached load on or off.

• 

Tapping the button on the face of the outlet turns the load attached ON or OFF.

Night Light

To act as a night light, the LED on the PS15EMZ5-1 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.

Energy Monitoring

PS15EMZ5-1 reports the total accumulated Kilowatt Hours (kWh) and the instantaneous Watts 
being consumed by the load. 

Parameter

L

Length

Valid Value

s

Confi guration Options

13

2 Byte

Decimal

0

Automatic reporting

 OFF

1-255

Number of minutes between automatic 
reporting (Default = 6)

Confi guration Parameter 13 confi gures the rate at which the energy readings are reported.  If 
the maximum kWh value that can be reported is reached (21,474 kWh), then it will remain at the 
maximum level until reset to 0 using the Controller software. 
To reset, the total accumulated kWh used by the PS15EMZ5-1 the Z-Wave controller needs 
to send a reset command at the request of the user.  It will also be reset if the PS15EMZ5-1 is 
excluded from the Z-Wave network.
The Watts reading provides the immediate reading of the power being consumed by the load. 
The Watts reading takes several seconds to settle so wait a few seconds before reading the 
energy value when the state of the switch (on / off) has changed.

 

NOTE: If Power Monitoring, see Confi guration Section below, is turned OFF the PS15EMZ5-1 
will not report any energy use.

Remote Control

The PS15EMZ5-1 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.

Protection Mode

The PS15EMZ5-1 supports Protection Mode that is used to disable the button on 
the front of the device. This eliminates inadvertent activation of the switch. To enable 
Protection Mode, press the button on the PS15EMZ-1 three times quickly. The LED 
will blink Purple twice showing that Protection Mode has been enabled. When Enabled 
the only way to turn ON or OFF the PS15EMZ5-1 is through the Z-Wave controller or 
Mobile app. If the button on the PS15EMZ5-1 is pressed, the LED will blink Purple twice 
and have no impact on the attached device. To exit Protection Mode, press the button 
three times.

Associations

The PS15EMZ5-1 supports one Group with one (1) Node for lifeline communication. 
Group 1 must be assigned the Node ID of the Controller to which unsolicited notifi cations 
from the  PS15EMZ5-1 will be sent. The Z-Wave Controller should set this Association 
automatically after inclusion. You can associate up to fi ve Z-Wave devices to Group 1. 
For instructions on how to “set Lifeline Association” please refer to your Controller 
instructions.

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

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PS15EMZ5-1

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

15 Amp, Plug-In Switch Series 500

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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showing 3 prong plug-in

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