NWD500Z
Smart Wall Dimmer Switch
Your phone is smart. Your home should be too.
Thank you for purchasing a NuTone Smart Home Series product that will allow
you to automate your home on your terms. To control your lights from your favorite
Home Automation app you will need to replace an existing switch with a NuTone
Smart Home Series switch. Choose your favorite Home Automation gateway with
Z-Wave, connect it to the internet and start adding NuTone Smart Home Series
switches to control your lights!
COMPONENTS SUPPLIED
• Transmitter
• Screws, Transmitter Mounting
• Wall Plate
• Screws, Wall Plate mounting
DANGER! SHOCK HAZARD.
Read and understand the installation instructions and this quick start guide 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 qualified electrician perform this installation. Retain
instructions and guide for future use.
IC NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Ensure your favorite home automation gateway (SOLD SEPARATELY) has
Z-Wave, connect it to the internet and you are now ready to add the
NWD500Z Smart Wall Dimmer Switch
Turn power
OFF for switch at
the main circuit breaker panel.
Multiple switch preparation.
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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
Remove wall plate from switch.
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Install
NWD500Z
in wall box.
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Remove screws and switch.
Disconnect all switch wires.
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Connect all switch wires.
If NWD500Z will be installed into a
box with other switches, scored tabs
on the switch should be removed as
required. Do NOT remove outside tabs
on the ends of switch groups.
To remove, bend tab back and forth
with pliers until it snaps free of switch.
Refer to the NWD500Z instructions included with this
Transmitter Switch and the Home Automation gateway
instructions for your specific system to add devices to your
system network.
ON, OFF, DIM or BRIGHT
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OFF
ON
Turn power
ON for switch at
the main circuit breaker panel.
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15
OFF
ON
QUICK START GUIDE
Ensure power to all
wires in box is turned
OFF.
The NWD500Z Smart Wall Dimmer Switch has
Z-Wave certification which guarantees compatibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Signal: (Frequency) 908.42 MHz
Range: Up to 100 feet line of sight between the Controller and/or closest Z-Wave repeater.
1. Place your Home Automation gateway with Z-Wave
into Discovery or Add mode.
2. Push the top or bottom rocker of the switch as required
and when requested by the controller to add it into your
Home Automation system.
3. Refer to your Z-Wave controllers instructions for additional
information on adding devices.
System Pairing adding the NWD500Z to your controller
Smart Wall Dimmer Switch, 500 Watt
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CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install to
a control receptacle, a motor operated appliance, fluorescent light fixture, or transformer-sup-
plied appliance,
but only permanently installed incandescent lamp fixtures. Make sure
lamps controlled directly from dimmer recieve no more than 500 watts total. Retain instructions
and guide for future use.
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When adding this device to the network, push the top or the
bottom of the rocker switch as required and when requested by
the controller to define its operation in the system.
Pull out switch to remove power to the load.
Switch must be pushed in for the dimmer to work.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Screwdriver, Flat Head
• Screwdriver, Phillips Head
• Pliers
• Wire Connectors
A video of this installation procedure can be viewed on-line at:
www.nutone.com/HomeAutomation
For additional help, please view the NWD500Z
Troubleshooting and FAQ guide.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
The NWD500Z is certified to comply with applicable FCC and IC
rules and regulations governing RF and EMI emissions.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC NOTICE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Z-Wave® is a registered trademark of Sigma Designs
When NWD500Z has been added to the network it operates
as follows:
· Tap top of switch to turn ON.
· Tap bottom of switch to turn OFF.
· Press and hold top of switch to brighten.
· Press and hold bottom of switch to dim.
· OR control from your Smart Phone using your Home
Automation App.
The LED on the NWD500Z will indicate the status of the devices
you are controlling. The LED will flicker when it is transmitting
commands to any of the group networks. This can be changed.
See the “NWD500Z Instructions” included with the transmitter.
LOAD
(BLUE)
1
POWER
(BLACK)
2
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
3
GROUND
(GREEN)
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LOAD
(BLUE)
1
POWER
(BLACK)
2
NEUTRAL
(WHITE)
3
GROUND
(GREEN)
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Install wall plate.
Convert standard White (included) to Almond with
Trim Kit sold separately.
