PCS PulseWorx WS1E-3 Instruction Manual
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING DEVICE
Note: The WS1E is perfect for controlling electronic low voltage AC lighting ballasts and transformers.
These types of transformers usually have a note such as:
“Fully dimmable using a dimmer designed for an electronic transformer. An electronic
transformer can sometimes work with a standard incandescent dimmer. However, to
ensure that your lighting system works effectively with the greatest dimming range we
recommend that you use a dimmer that was specifically designed to control an electronic
low voltage transformer. Additionally, using this type of dimmer will diminish the
possibility of an audible hum when the dimmer is used – especially at low light levels.”
This Wall Switch Dimmer is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local regulations. It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation. Retain these
instructions for reference or download the manual from www.PulseWorx.com.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use switch, when set to
dimming-capable, to control a receptacle, a motor-operated appliance, a fluorescent lighting fixture or a
transformer-supplied appliance. This product is for indoor use only. Connect only copper or copper clad
wire to this device.
ELV Wall Switch Dimmer
and Remote Wall Switch
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S GUIDE
For Models:
WS1E-3, WS1E-5 (Wall Switch Dimmers)
RWS (Remote Wall Switch)
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19215 Parthenia St., Suite D
Northridge, CA 91324
P: 818. 701.9831
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Important Notes Prior To Installation
1. All PCS PulseWorx™ Wall Switch Dimmers require a neutral (white) connection wire.
About Your WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer (Figure 1) is a high quality light-switch/ dimmer that not only allows for
local rocker switch control of electronic low voltage AC lighting ballasts or transformersbut also
incorporates PCS’s innovative UPB™ two-way powerline communication technology that gives it the
ability to be remotely controlled by other UPB™ compatible controllers. The WS1E is highly
configurable to allow for behaviors customized to each individual’s desires. The WS1E is capable of
storing up to 16 preset light levels and fade rates to create powerful lighting scenes. The WS1E is also
capable of transmitting UPB™ messages (including a current light level report) when rocker switch
events occur. The WS1E is capable of being set to a non-dimming mode in order to control such loads
as fluorescent lights.
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Line
Neutral
Load
Control wire from RWS
(wire must be capped off
if not used)
Top Rocker
(On/Bright)
Bottom Rocker
(Off/Dim)
Multi-Colored
LED
Break-off Tabs
Ground to Case
Figure 1: WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer
About Your RWS Remote Wall Switch
The RWS Remote Wall Switch (Figure 2) is a low cost (optional) companion device to the WS1E Wall
Switch Dimmer. The RWS has a Decora-style rocker switch that controls the WS1E in the same exact
way that its local rocker switch does.
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Black
Gray
Yellow
Line
Neutral (for LED)
Control wire to WS1D
Top Rocker
(On/Bright)
Bottom Rocker
(Off/Dim)
Blue LED
Figure 2: RWS Remote Wall Switch
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Installation Instructions
The Wall Switch Dimmer is wired directly to the lighting circuit and can (optionally) be controlled by
one or more RWS Remote Wall Switches producing three, four, or five-way circuits. Multi-way circuits
make it possible for a group of switches to control the same set of lights. This section will illustrate
how to hook-up the connections.
Figure 3: Wiring Diagram
Notes:
1. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 to determine the wire colors of the hook-up.
2. All PCS Wall Switch Dimmers require a neutral (white) connection.
3. Remote Wall Switches require that the Line (black) wire be accessible. This wire may be
connected to either phase of the 120/240V supply.
4. The gray wire on the Remote Wall Switch can be connected to either earth ground or neutral.
The gray wire serves only to light the LED in the remote. This LED does not indicate anything
except that power is applied and to serve as a night-light.
Red
Yellow
Black
White
Gray(2)
Gray(2)
WS1E Load
Copper
Remote(1)
Safety Ground
Neutral
Line
Notes:
(1) Remote = Optional one or more Remote Wall Switches (PCS model RWS).
(2) Gray wire on RWS may be connected to neutral or ground (neutral recommended).
(3) Main Panel = source of electricity providing the Line and Neutral.
Remote(1)
BlackBlack
Line
Neutral
Main
Panel(3) Yellow
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Air-Gap Switch
The WS1E rocker switch has an air-gap switch that will remove all power from the load for safe
installation and bulb replacement. To activate the air-gap switch firmly press the rocker bottom until
you hear a loud “click” or you see the SYSTEM “OFF” label on the top rocker.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the faceplate from the existing wall switch.
2. Unscrew and pull the existing wall switch out of the wall box.
3. Disconnect the wires from the existing wall switch. Identify the “Line”, "Neutral", “Load" and
“Traveler” wires.
4. Install the WS1E Wall Switch connecting wires per wiring configuration shown in Figure 3.
Note: Be sure that the WS1E Wall Switch is in the SYSTEM “OFF” position by firmly pressing the
Rocker Bottom until you click the air-gap switch to the open position or you see the SYSTEM
“OFF” label on top of the Rocker.
5. Optionally install any RWS Remote Wall Switch per wiring configuration shown in Figure 3.
6. After all connections have been made, be certain that all wire connectors are firmly attached and
there is no exposed copper.
7. Gently place the wires and Wall Switch into the wall box, with light emitting diode (LED) at the top
of device, and screw in place.
8. Before installing the faceplate, restore power to the circuit, and firmly press the top of the Wall
Switch Dimmer until it snaps out of the SYSTEM “OFF” position.
9. After testing the Wall Switch Dimmer for proper local operation (per Table 2), install the faceplate
cover(s) to the outside of the Wall Switch Dimmer(s).
De-rating Information
For a proper fit in a multiple gang installation, it may be necessary to remove one or both sides (break-
off tabs) from the mounting plate (see Figure 1). When tabs are removed, the overall rating of the
device must be reduced in accordance with the following chart:
Model
Device
Maximum Load
No Fins
Removed
Deep Box
No Fins
Removed
Normal Depth
Box
One Fin
Removed
Next to One
Dimmer
Both Fins
Removed
Next to Two
Dimmers
WS1E-3
300VA
300VA
300VA
240VA
180VA
WS1E-5
500VA
500VA
500VA
400VA
300VA
Table 1: Wall Switch De-rating Information
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Using Your WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer is packed full of different options and configurations that can be
programmed into it using a UPB Setup Tool. This section will describe the operation of the Wall
Switch Dimmer in its factory default configuration. Please refer to the section entitled “Configuring
the WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer” for a description of the many other configuration options available.
Local Rocker Switch Operation
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer has a Decora-style rocker switch that can be used to control the
lighting load. The factory default operation is described below in Table 2.
Rocker Event Top Rocker Bottom Rocker
Single-Tap
Brightens the light to 100% (on) at a
1.6-second fade rate.
Fades the light to 0% (off) at a 1.6-
second fade rate.
Double-Tap
Snaps the light to 100% (on).
Snaps the light to 0% (off).
Hold
Starts fading (brightening) the light
towards 100% at a 1.6-second fade
rate.
Starts fading (dimming) the light
towards 0% at a 1.6-second fade
rate.
Release
Stops brightening the light.
Stops dimming the light.
Table 2: Rocker Switch Operation
Status LED Indicator
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer comes equipped with a multi-color status LED indicator that is
normally lit to blue. This LED indicator will blink different colors to indicate UPB™ communication
status and configuration status as outlined in Table 3 below. Note: By using UPStart Setup Software,
the Status LED can also be configured to stay one solid color or to change colors based on the state of
the load.
UPB™ Status LED Color
No UPB™ message on the power line
Blue
Receives a UPB™ message for the switch
Magenta
Receives a UPB™ message for another device
Black
Switch is transmitting a UPB™ message
Red
Table 3: Status LED Operation
Using Your RWS Remote Wall Switch
The WS1E Wall Switch can (optionally) be connected to one or more RWS Remote Wall Switches
producing three, four, or five-way lighting circuits. Each Remote Wall Switch has a Decora-style
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Configuring the WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer
Once your WS1E is installed it can be configured either manually or with the UPStart Setup
Software. Table 4 describes the many configuration options available that can be set. Manual
configuration can be used to add your WS1E device into a UPB network, link it to controller
buttons and change preset light levels. Refer to the Keypad Controller’s Manual Configuration
Guide available on the PulseWorx website (www.PulseWorx.com) for more details.
Changing Preset Light Levels
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer is specially designed to work in a PulseWorx™ Lighting System
consisting of PCS 6 and 8 button keypad controllers (PCS models KPCW-6, KPCW-8). Pushbuttons on
these controllers can be configured to activate the Preset Light Levels and Fade Rates stored in the
WS1E. Once configured, the homeowner can easily adjust the Preset Light Level that gets activated
by a particular pushbutton by following this simple procedure.
Step Operation
1
Press the pushbutton on the 6 or 8 button controller to activate the currently stored Preset
Light Level.
2
Use the local rocker switch on the WS1E to adjust to the desired Preset Light Level.
3
Press the pushbutton on the 6 or 8 button controller five times quickly.
4
The WS1E will flash its lighting load one time to indicate that it stored the new Preset Light
Level.
Putting the WS1E into Setup Mode
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer can be put into the Setup Mode (for UPB Setup Tool support) by the
following steps:
Step Operation
1
Tap the WS1E’s local (or remote) rocker switch 5times quickly.
UPStart
Although the factory default operation of the WS1E is useful in many situations, it is highly
recommended that your device be configured with the UPStart Setup Software so that you
can take advantage of its many configurable features.
PCS has developed a Powerline Interface Module (PIM) and free software (UPStart) to help
you configure all of your PulseWorx Lighting System devices. User’s Guides are available on
the PulseWorx web site: www.PulseWorx.com to explain how to configure your system.
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Step Operation
2
The WS1E will flash its lighting load one time and blink its LED blue to indicate that it is in
Setup Mode. Note: the device will automatically exit Setup Mode after 5 minutes.
Configuration Options
Option Factory Default Possibilities
Dimming
Enabled
Enabled or Disabled (on/off only)
Default Fade Rate
1.6 seconds
16 different fade rates from 0 (Snap) to 1 hour.
Top Rocker
Single-Tap Action
Fade to 100% at the
Default Fade Rate.
Any Level (0% - 100% including Last On Level) at
any of 16 Fade Rates.
Bottom Rocker
Single-Tap Action
Fade to 0% at the
Default Fade Rate.
Any Level (0% - 100% including Last On Level) at
any of 16 Fade Rates.
Top Rocker
Double-Tap Action
Snap to 100%.
Any Level (0% - 100% including Last On Level) at
any of 16 Fade Rates.
Bottom Rocker
Double-Tap Action
Snap to 0%.
Any Level (0% - 100% including Last On Level) at
any of 16 Fade Rates.
Top Rocker Max-Out
Disabled
Enabled or Disabled
Preset Light Levels
and Fade Rates
(Scenes)
1 - Link 1 - 100%
2 - Link 2 -0%
3 - Link 3 – 80%
4 - Link 4 – 60%
5 - Link 5 – 40%
6 - Link 6 – 20%
7 - Link 8 – Blink .5 Sec
Link as many as 16 different Preset Light Levels and
Fade Rates to components on UPB™ compatible
controllers. An option is available to activate a light
blinking mode.
Timed Auto-Off
Disabled
Disabled or Auto Shut-Off in 1 – 240 minutes
Timed Auto-off
Transmit
Unused
Configure any of 15 different UPB Messages to be
transmitted upon Auto-Off.
Top Rocker Switch
UPB Transmissions
Disabled
Configure any of 15 different UPB Messages to be
transmitted upon any Rocker Switch Event.
Bottom Rocker
Switch UPB
Transmissions
Disabled
Configure any of 15 different UPB Messages to be
transmitted upon any Rocker Switch Event.
UPB Transmission
Attempts
2
1, 2, 3, or 4 transmissions per event.
Report Light Level
Disabled
Enabled (send Status Report) or Disabled
UPB Receive
Sensitivity
HIGH
HIGH or LOW
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Setting Factory Defaults
The WS1E Wall Switch Dimmer can be set back to the factory defaults listed in Table 4by the
following steps:
Step Operation
1
Identify the WS1E that you want to set factory defaults by tapping its rocker switch 5times
quickly.
2
The WS1E will flash its lighting load one time and blink its LED blue to indicate that it is ready
to be set to factory defaults.
3
Set the factory defaults by tapping its rocker switch 10 times quickly.
4
The WS1E will flash its lighting load one time and blink its LED red to indicate that it has
been set to factory defaults.
5
Tap the rocker 2more times to stop the blinking.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number WS1E-3 WS1E-5
Electronic Low Voltage Dimming Yes Yes
Inductive Loads Dimming No No
Fluorescent Loads Non-dimming Yes (configurable) Yes (configurable)
Power Maximum Dimming 300W / 300VA 500W / 500VA
Current Maximum Non-dimming 2.5A 4.1A
Connections 14 GA 12 GA
LED Indicator Yes Yes
Dimensions 4.68 X 2.75 X 1.25 in 4.68 X 4.5 X 1.25 in
Weight 0.3 lb. 0.3 lb.
Mounting Standard J box Standard J box
Input Power 120 ±12 VAC 120 ±12 VAC
Input Frequency 60 ±.3 Hz 60 ±.3 Hz
Operating Temp -40 °F to 104 °F -40 °F to 104 °F
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free
from original defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of
purchase. Refer to the warranty information on the PulseWorx website (www.PulseWorx.com)
for exact details.
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