Lightwave L42 User manual

Smart Socket (L42 / L42WH)

Back box

This Smart Socket requires a back box 35mm or more deep

in which to mount it. If you have a back box that is shallower

than 35mm, then the Lightwave spacer included can be

used to provide 7mm of extra clearance from the wall.

Help video & further guidance

For additional guidance, and to watch a video that will

help guide you through the installation process, please

visit the support section on www.lightwaverf.com.

Range

Lightwave Sockets should have an excellent

communication range within a typical home, however,

if you encounter any range issues, try to ensure that

large metal objects or bodies of water (e.g. radiator) are

not positioned in front of the Socket or in between the

Socket and the Lightwave Link Plus.

Locking Sockets

Lightwave Smart Sockets can be locked from the

Lightwave App so that they cannot be operated

manually. This is a great way help with family safety by

ensuring that dangerous appliances cannot be turned

on or off by small children.

Automations

Using the Link Plus and Lightwave App, you can

create custom automations for Lightwave devices.

Automations provide a whole host of clever features,

including timers, group actions, triggers and wireless

2-way switching. Find out more by exploring the

Lightwave App.

Installation

If you plan to install this product yourself, please follow

the electrical wiring instructions carefully to ensure the

product is installed safely, if in any doubt please consult a

qualied electrician.

It is important to install this product in accordance with

these instructions. Failure to do so may risk personal

safety, create a re hazard, violate the law and will also

void your warranty. LightwaveRF Technology Ltd will not

be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from

not correctly following the instruction manual.

IMPORTANT: Any electrical installation must comply

with Building Regulations, BS 7671 (IET Wiring

Regulations) or local equivalent.

IMPORTANT: If conducting an insulation resistance test,

any hard-wired Lightwave devices must be disconnected

from the mains, or damage to the unit may occur.

Preparation

A back-box with a minimum depth of 35mm

Suitable electrical screwdrivers

Knowledge of how to safely turn off/on mains

electricity

Your Link Plus, smartphone and smart socket

You will need Faceplate Screwdriver slot

To remove the cover plate

RF frequency:

868 MHz

Input rating:

230V~ 50Hz

Back Box Depth:

35mm min

Warranty:

2 year standard warranty

Output rating:

3000W (13A)

Standby energy use:

Less than 1W

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product: Mains Socket

Model/Type: L42 / L42WH

Manufacturer: LightwaveRF

Address: Innovation Campus Birmingham, Faraday Wharf, Holt

Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB

This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of

LightwaveRF. The object of the declaration described above is

in conformity with the relevant union harmonisation legislation.

Directive 2011/65/EU ROHS,

Directive 2014/53/EU:

(The Radio Equipment Directive)

Conformity is shown by compliance with the applicable

requirements of the following documents:

Reference and date:

EN301489-3 V1.6.1: (EMC), EN300220-2 V3.1.1 (RF),

EN62479:2010 (RF Exposure), EN60669-2-5:2013 (Safety),

BS1363-2:1995 (UK Safety)

Signed for and on behalf of:

Place of Issue: Birmingham

Date of Issue: 20th August 2017

Name: John Shermer

Position: CTO

Environmentally friendly disposal

Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of

together with residual waste, but have to be disposed

of separately. The disposal at the communal collecting

point via private persons is for free. The owner of old

appliances is responsible to bring the appliances to these

collecting points or to similar collection points. With this

little personal effort, you contribute to recycle valuable

raw materials and the treatment of toxic substances.

Specication

On/off buttonLED Indicator

Indicator light changes colour

to show the status of the socket

Note:The Socket LED will ash on

detecting the insertion or removal of

a mains plug

Installing the Socket

Carefully follow the instructions in this section in

order to install the Socket. Please remember that live

electricity is dangerous. Do not take any risks. For other

advice, please contact our dedicated technical support

team at www.lightwaverf.com.

The easiest way to learn how to install the Lightwave

Socket is to watch our short installation video which is

accessible at

www.lightwaverf.com/product-manuals

2.1 Turn off the mains electricity supply

Turn off the mains power supply to your existing

powercircuit at the consumer unit.

2.2 Remove the existing socket

Unscrew the existing socket and remove the wires. It is

often a good idea to take a quick photo of the existing

wiring conguration. This can help you to remember

which wires connect to which terminals if there are

more than two, or if they are not distinctly labelled. The

existing wiring should be colour coded and arranged as

per the wiring diagram provided in these instructions,

however, please be aware that not all existing wiring will

conform to this standard and may differ.

2.3 Remove the Faceplate

Remove the faceplate from the Lightwave Socket by

carefully inserting a screwdriver into the small slot

located at the bottom edge of the cover.

2.4 Wire the Socket

Carefully wire the Socket as shown in the diagram. Be

aware that existing cables can vary in colour and may

not always be correctly labelled. If in any doubt, always

consult a qualied electrician.

2.5 Replace the faceplate

Replace the faceplate by hooking it onto the top edge of

the Socket and clipping in the bottom.

Linking the Socket & other functions

Unlinking the Socket (clear memory)

To unlink the Socket, enter linking mode by holding down

either on/off button until the LED ashes red. Release

the button, then hold it for a second time until the LED

ashes red to conrm that the memory has been cleared.

Locking the Socket

The Socket can be ‘locked’ using the App so that the

manual button will not operate it. A locked socket is

signied by a slow ashing magenta LED. To lock / unlock

the Socket, press the ‘lock’ button on the Smartphone

App. Clearing the memory will remove the lock.

Changing the colour of the LED

The colour of the LED indicator light on the Socket can

be changed or dimmed using the Lightwave App. See

the App for more details.

Firmware updates

Firmware updates are over-the-air software improvements

that keep your device up to date as well as providing new

features. Updates can be approved from the App before

being implemented, and generally take 2-5 minutes. The

LED will ash cyan in colour during an update. Please do

not interrupt the process during this time.

Error reporting

A permanently ashing red LED indicates that a software

or hardware error has been encountered. Press the on/

off button to reset the indicator LED. If the error light

persists, please contact Lightwave support via www.

lightwaverf.com/support.

Using the Lightwave App, select

‘add device’, and follow the in-app

instructions.

On the Socket, press and hold

down either

‘on’ / ‘off’ button

until the LED ashes blue and

red alternately then release it.

The Socket is now in linking mode.

The LED on the Socket will ash blue to

conrm that it is linked to the App.

Linking

To be able to control the Socket, you will need to link it

to the Link Plus.

Earth wire connections

These wires should be yellow

and green in colour

Main circuit cable

entering and leaving back box

Neutral wire

connections

These wires should

be blue in colour

Line wire connections

These wires should be brown in colour

Circuit

cable

Circuit

cable

Troubleshooting

For advice and guidance on any aspect of the installation or setup process, please visit the help & support section on

lightwaverf.com or call our dedicated tech support line on 0121 250 3625.

The LED ashes red when attempting to enter linking mode

The Device memory is full. Clear the memory (see section 3) and attempt to re-link the device.

The device does not link (no ashing blue LED to conrm successful link)

Check that the Link Plus is connected and working properly (it should display a solid green light during normal operation). The Socket may be out of range of the Link Plus, or a large

metal object / body of water may be blocking transmissions. Try changing the position of the Link Plus, and see if the problem persists.

LED slow ashes red during operation

The Socket has automatically shut itself down to prevent damage due to overheating. Check to see if the load exceeds the maximum of 13A. Press the power button to reset the