GE 45609 User manual

Z-Wave®Certified
Wireless Lighting Control
On/Off Relay Switch
and 3-Way Switch Kit
45609/45614
www.easyzwave.com
Control the On/Off status of
permanently installed lighting,
fans and more!
©2009 Jasco
Made in China

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a GE Z-Wave® control device.
Z-Wave technology is designed to automate lighting/home control
and provide easy remote operation of all your Z-Wave enabled de-
vices. The GE Z-Wave product family includes a variety of devices
to control lighting in your home. It is up to you whether you want
to control one room or your entire house and whether you want to
do it all now or start with one room and add more over time.
This switch 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 control-
ler. Z-Wave devices of other types and brands can be added to
the system and will also act as range extenders if they support
this function of repeating the signal received to other nodes in the
system.
CAUTION
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 electrician.
This switch is designed for use only with permanently installed
fixtures. The device controlled by this Z-Wave switch must not
exceed 600 watts (Incandescent); 15 Amps, 1800W (Resistive);
or ½ HP (Motor).
NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Z-Wave enabled devices should never be used to supply power
to or control the On/Off status of medical and/or life support
equipment!
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit.
Z-Wave®Certified
Wireless Lighting Control
On/Off Relay Switch
and 3-Way Switch Kit

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WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
RISK OF BURNS
Controlling Appliances:
Exercise extreme caution when using Z-Wave devices to
control appliances. Operation of the Z-Wave device may be in
a different room than the controlled appliance, also an uninten-
tional activation may occur if the wrong button on the remote
is pressed. Z-Wave devices may automatically be powered on
due to timed event programming. Depending upon the ap-
pliance, these unattended or unintentional operations could
possibly result in a hazardous condition. For these reasons, we
recommend the following:
1. Assign Z-Wave controlled appliances to device numbers 10
– 18 on the GE remote. The likelihood of unintentionally turn-
ing on the appliance will be reduced significantly because
the “Shift” button will need to be pressed before pressing
device numbers 10-18.
2. Z-Wave devices controlling appliances should be removed
from “All” control setting. Instructions on how to do this are
included in the manual for your GE remote.
3. Do Not include Z-Wave devices in Groups or Scenes if they
control appliances.
4. Do Not use Z-Wave devices to control electric heaters or any
other appliances which may present a hazardous condition
due to unattended or unintentional or automatic power on
control.
5. Double check programs for accuracy before using them.
WIRELESS RANGE
This device complies with the Z-Wave standard of open-air, line
of sight transmission distances of 65 feet. Actual performance
in a home depends on the number of walls between the remote
controller and the destination device, the type of construction and
the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control net-
work. Most Z-Wave devices act as signal repeaters and multiple
devices result in more possible transmission routes which helps
eliminate “RF dead-spots”.

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Things to consider regarding RF range:
• Each wall or obstacle (i.e.: refrigerator, big screen TV, etc.)
between the remote or 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 studs and plasterboard (drywall).
• Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes
may suffer a significant loss of range (approximately 20%)
since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF signal.
Effects of Home Construction on Wireless Range
Between Z-Wave Enabled Devices
Note: The distances shown in the table below are typical examples.
Actual performance in your home will vary.
From the Remote (or repeating Z-Wave module) to
destination device:
Type of
Construction
Wood Frame with
Drywall
Brick, Tile or
Concrete
Plastic
J-Boxes*
Metal
J-Boxes
Plastic
J-Boxes*
Metal
J-Boxes
Number of
Walls or
Obstacles
0** 100’ 80’ 100’ 80’
1 70’ 56’ 60’ 48’
2 49’ 39’ 36’ 29’
3 34’ 27’ 21’ 17’
* For Plug-in Modules or In-Wall Devices Installed in Plastic Junction Boxes
** Line of Sight / no obstructions
Please Note: Z-Wave home control networks are designed to
work properly alongside 802.11 wireless computer networks,
Bluetooth and other 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz devices. Some baby
cams, wireless video devices and older cordless phones using
the 900MHz frequency range may cause interference and limit
Z-Wave functionality. Many 900MHz products have a switch to
select channel “A” or “B”. You may find that one of these channels
will cause less interference than the other.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT 3-WAY CIRCUITS
The term “3-way circuit” refers to a circuit with two switches and
one load (light) like you find at the top and bottom of a stairway.
There are many ways to physically wire a 3-way circuit and it is
important to understand how the circuit you wish to upgrade to
Z-Wave control is wired. Below is a description of a typical 3-way
circuit.

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One of the ways to wire a two-switch/one-load circuit is to route the
incoming power through the first switch, then to the second switch
and then to the load. Although very common and by no means a
standard, it is the easiest to convert to Z-Wave control. With this
type of circuit, Switch 1 is replaced by the Z-Wave auxiliary switch
and Switch 2 is replaced with the primary Z-Wave switch. The auxil-
iary switch does not actually control the power; instead, it sends a
momentary voltage signal through the traveler wire to the primary
switch which in turn, controls the power to the load.
Typical 3-way circuit:
Please consult an electrician if you have trouble identifying the
type of wiring circuit you wish to convert or if you do not feel
confident in your ability to convert the circuit to Z-Wave control.
INSTALLATION
This switch may be used in new installations or to replace an
existing wall switch. It may be used by itself for 2-way control (one
switch & one load), with one 45610 Auxiliary Switch for 3-way con-
trol (two switches & one load) or with two 45610 Auxiliary switches
for 4-way control (three switches & one load). When used by itself
for 2-way control, please make sure that the screw terminal for
the traveler wire is insulated (Do Not Remove the tape over the
terminal if you are not using the traveler connection).
Single Switch Wiring Schematic
Black
White
Switch 1 Switch 2
Colored
(NOT GREEN)
Black Black
White (Neutral)
Z-Wave
45609
Black (Line/Hot)
Black
(Load)
Green (Ground)

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3-Way Wiring Schematic using one 45609 and one 45610
4-Way Wiring Schematic using one 45609 and two 45610’s
White (Neutral)
Z-Wave
45609
Black (Line/Hot)
Black
(Load)
Green (Ground)
Z-Wave
45610
Traveler - Colored (Not Green)
White (Neutral)
Z-Wave
45609
Black (Line/Hot)
Black
(Load)
Green (Ground)
Z-Wave
45610
Traveler - Colored (Not Green)
Z-Wave
45610
Traveler - Colored
(Not Green)
Red - Traveler White - Neutral
Black – Load
(to light fixture)
Green -
Ground
Black – Line / Hot
(from breaker)

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Single, Dual and Triple
Gang Boxes
When installing the 45609 in multiple
gang boxes it may be necessary to
break off one or both of the scored
tabs on the front yoke. This does
not affect the electrical rating of
the 45609.
WARNING - SHOCK HAZARD
Turn OFF the power to the branch circuit for the switch and
lighting fixture at the service panel. All wiring connections must
be made with the POWER OFF to avoid personal injury and/or
damage to the switch.
1. Shut off power to the circuit at fuse box or circuit breaker.
2. Remove wall plate.
! Warning: Verify power is OFF to switch box before continuing.
3. Remove the switch mounting screws.
4. Carefully remove the switch from the switch box. DO NOT
disconnect the wires.
5. There are five screw terminals on the 45609 switch; these are
marked LINE (Hot), Neutral, LOAD, GROUND and TRAVELER.
The Traveler terminal is only used for 3-way or 4-way wiring
and should remain insulated if the 45609 is being installed in
a 2-way system (one switch & one load). Match these screw
terminals to the wires connected to the existing switch. (Do
Not remove the tape over the terminal if you are not using the
traveler connection).
6. Disconnect the wires from the existing switch.
7. Connect the green or bare copper ground wire to the GROUND
terminal.
8. Connect the black wire that goes to the light to the terminal
marked LOAD.
9. Connect the black wire that comes from the electrical service
panel (Hot) to the terminal marked LINE.
10.Connect the white wire to the neutral terminal.
Note: UL specifies that the tightening torque for the screws
is 14Kgf-cm.
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11.OPTIONAL for 3 or 4-way control): Connect the Traveler wire
(usually Red) to the screw terminal marked TRAVELER.
The other end of this Traveler wire connects to the TRAVELER
screw terminal on the 45610 Auxiliary Switch. See the following
section for information about wiring the 45610 Auxiliary Switch.
12.Insert Z-Wave Switch into the switch box being careful not to
pinch or crush wires.
13.Secure the switch to the box using the supplied screws.
14.Mount the wall plate.
15.Reapply power to the circuit at fuse box or circuit breaker
and test the system.
Optional for 3 or 4-Way Control:
1. The 45610 requires the following 3 wiring connections:
a. The Traveler wire. This is used to send voltage signals to the
primary Z-Wave switch. The signals tell the Z-wave switch
what action to perform.
b. Ground.
c. Neutral.
2. DO NOT connect the 45610 auxiliary switch to the home’s
black Hot (Line) wire.
Observe Important Wiring Information
Important: This switch is rated for and intended to only be used
with copper wire.
The home’s electrical wires may be attached to the screw termi-
nals or inserted into the holes in the back of the switch enclosure
and clamped in place by tightening the screw terminals. Always
follow the recommended wire strip lengths when making wiring
connections.
Wire gauge requirements
• Use 14 AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 80° for supply
(HOT), Load, Neutral and Traveler connections.
• Use 12 AWG or larger wires suitable for 80° for ground
connection.
Wire strip length:
• For attachment to screw terminals: Strip insulation 5/8”.
• For attachment using the enclosure’s holes: Strip insulation 5/8”.
You should now be able to use the rocker to manually turn On/Off
the connected load.
Use your primary controller to include the switch in the home
control network after the switch is wired as shown in the above

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diagram. It can then be added to groups and/or lighting scenes
and managed remotely to control the On/Off status of the
connected lighting.
Air Gap Switch
The 45609 has an air gap switch on the lower left side (see diagram
for location) to completely disconnect power to the load. Pull the
air gap switch OUT to disconnect the power while replacing light
bulbs and push it all the way back in for normal operation. The air
gap switch must be all the way in for the switch to function and
control the lighting.
Key Features
• Remote On/Off control via the Z-Wave controller/network
• Manual On/Off control with the front panel rocker
• LED indicates switch location in a dark room
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 not offer as much flexibility in how you can set up
your lighting control network. Please refer to your remote control’s
instructions for details on its capabilities and instructions for add-
ing and controlling devices.
Manual Control
The 45609 switch allows the user to:
Turn ON/OFF the connected lighting.
• To turn the connected lighting ON: Tap the top of the rocker.
• To turn the connected lighting OFF: Tap the bottom of the
rocker.
Program your Light Switch (Include or exclude the switch
to/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 controller, tap the top or
bottom of the rocker.
• The primary controller should indicate that the action
was successful. If the controller indicates the action was
unsuccessful, please repeat the procedure.

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• Once the switch is part of the network, the same basic
procedure is used to add the switch to groups & scenes or
change advanced functions. Refer to the primary controller’s
instructions for details.
Please Note: After a power failure, the 45609 switch returns to the
last used state.
ADVANCED OPERATION
The following Advanced Operation parameters require that you
have an advanced controller like the GE model 45601 LCD remote.
Advanced remotes from other manufacturers may also be able to
change these settings; however, basic remotes do not have this
capability.
All On/All Off
Depending upon your primary controller, the 45609 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 con-
figuration function and if so, how to change this setting.
The four possible responses are:
It will respond to ALL ON and the ALL OFF command (default).
It will not respond to ALL ON or ALL OFF commands.
It will respond to the ALL OFF command but will not respond to
the ALL ON command.
It will respond to the ALL ON command but will not respond to
the ALL OFF command.
LED Light
When shipped from the factory, the LED is set to turn ON when the
connected light is turned OFF. This allows the LED to indicate the
switch’s location in a dark room. This is the default setting and can
be changed if your primary controller supports the node configu-
ration function. To make the LED turn ON when the light is turned
ON, change parameter 3’s value to “1”.
• Parameter No: 3
• Length: 1 Byte
• Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 0)