Smart home X10ws12a User manual

Smarthome X10 Decorator

Style Dimmer Switch

Owners Manual

(#X10WS12A, X10WS12AI)

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About X10 Dimmer Switch ......................................................................................................................... 3

Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................................... 3

What’s in the Box?..................................................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home............................................................................................ 4

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Setting the X10 Address............................................................................................................................ 5

Removing the X10 Address....................................................................................................................... 6

Using X10 Dimmer Switch.......................................................................................................................... 6

Advanced Features ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Setting the On-Level.................................................................................................................................. 6

Factory Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 6

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 7

Certification and Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 8

Certification................................................................................................................................................ 8

ETL / UL Warning (Safety Warning).......................................................................................................... 8

Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 8

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About X10 Dimmer Switch

This elegant and full-featured switch gives you local control and X10 capabilities for the connected light.

Remotely turn the light on and off from an X10 controller or send commands to other X10 devices when

you use X10 Dimmer Switch’s paddle. You can also preset an On-Level so the load will turn on the

perfect brightness level every time you turn it on from the paddle.

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Features & Benefits

Replaces a standard light switch in minutes and programs in seconds

Fully X10 compatible to receive commands from any X10 controller

When controlled locally, the switch transmits X10 signals to other devices

Controls incandescent loads up to 300 Watts

Adjustable dim levels

Returns load to either previous dim level or a preset dim level

Status LED indicates setup mode activity and signal transmission

3-way and greater lighting circuit capability

90-day warranty

What’s in the Box?

1x - X10 Decorator Style Dimmer Switch

2x - Mounting screws

4x – Wire nuts

1x - Quick-Start Guide

Switch Paddle

(Top: On/Bright

Bottom: Off/Dim)

Status LED

Set button

Wallplate

(sold separately)

Getting Started

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.

This product 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. Use indoors only. This product is not designed or approved for

use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on non-approved power lines may have

hazardous consequences.

- Use only indoors or in outdoor rated box

- Be sure that you have turned off the circuit breaker or removed the fuse for the circuit you are installing this product into.

Installing this product with the power on will expose you to dangerous voltages.

- Connect using only copper or copper-clad wire

- This product may feel warm during operation. The amount of heat generated is within approved limits and poses no

hazards. To minimize heat buildup, ensure the area surrounding the rear of this product is as clear of clutter as possible.

- To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use this product to control loads in

excess of the specified maximum(s) or, install in locations with electricity specifications which are outside of the product’s

specifications. If this device supports dimming, please note that dimming an inductive load, such as a fan or transformer,

could cause damage to the dimmer, the load bearing device, or both. If the manufacturer of the load device does not

recommend dimming, use a non-dimming on/off switch. USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIMMING AN

INDUCTIVE LOAD.

Identifying the Electrical Wires in your Home

- LINE - usually black, may also be called HOT or LIVE, carries 110VAC electricity into the outlet

- NEUTRAL - usually white

- LOAD – usually red or blue

- GROUND - bare copper wire or metal fixture (if grounded)

IMPORTANT!

If you are having any difficulties, consult an electrician. If you are not knowledgeable about, and comfortable with, electrical

circuitry, you should have a qualified electrician install X10 Dimmer Switch for you. If you have any questions, please consult an

electrician.

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Installation

1) Turn off the circuit breaker (or remove fuses) supplying power to the switch location

2) Remove the existing wallplate from the switch you are replacing. Then, unscrew the switch and

remove it from the junction box.

3) Disconnect the wires from the switch you are replacing. If the wires cannot be detached by

unscrewing them, cut the wires where they enter the switch and then strip ½ inch of insulation off the

ends.

4) Identify the wires in the junction box using a voltage tester. Then, see the diagram above to identify

and connect the LINE, LOAD, NEUTRAL, and GROUND wires on X10 Dimmer Switch.

5) Ensure the wires are firmly attached and that there is no exposed copper except for the GROUND

wire

6) Gently place X10 Dimmer Switch into the junction box, orienting the unit with the LED on the left and

screw into place

7) Enable power to the switch from the circuit breaker or fuse panel

8) Test that the switch is working properly by turning the light on and off from the paddle

9) Reinstall the wallplate

Setting the X10 Address

1) Press & hold X10 Dimmer Switch’s Set button until X10 Dimmer Switch beeps

X10 Dimmer Switch’s LED will begin blinking

2) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you want to assign followed by the ON command

three times.

For example, to assign the address A1, send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

X10 Dimmer Switch will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking

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Removing the X10 Address

1) Press & hold X10 Dimmer Switch’s Set button until X10 Dimmer Switch beeps

X10 Dimmer Switch’s LED will begin blinking

2) Press & hold X10 Dimmer Switch’s Set button until X10 Dimmer Switch beeps again

X10 Dimmer Switch’s LED will continue blinking

3) Using an X10 controller, send the X10 address you want to remove followed by the ON command

three times.

For example, to remove the address A1, send “A1 ON A1 ON A1 ON”.

X10 Dimmer Switch will double-beep and its LED will stop blinking

Using X10 Dimmer Switch

Paddle Tap Press & Hold Double-Tap

Top Turn on to On-Level Brighten until released Full-bright instantly

Bottom Turn off Dim until released Turn off

Advanced Features

Setting the On-Level

On-Level is the brightness that the light you are controlling will go to when you turn it on. The On-Level is

adjustable from off to 100% brightness.

Default: 100%

1) Adjust the load to the desired brightness by pressing & holding the paddle top and/or bottom

2) Tap X10 Dimmer’s Set button

X10 Dimmer Switch will beep and the load will flash once

Factory Reset

1) Gently pull the Set button at the bottom of the paddle out as far as it will go (about 1/8 inch) to remove

all power to X10 Dimmer Switch

The LED and the load will turn off

2) Wait 10 seconds, and then push the Set button in as far as it will go, making sure not to let up on the

Set button

X10 Dimmer Switch will beep and flash its LED once

The load will turn on

3) Continue to hold down the Set button for 3 seconds, and then release

A few seconds after you release the Set button, X10 Dimmer Switch will double-beep and flash its

LED once

Specifications

View specifications for X10 Dimmer Switch at: www.smarthome.com/X10WS12A.html

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

After wiring in X10

Dimmer Switch, the

unit lets out a

continuous beep.

X10 Dimmer Switch is

issuing an error beep

because the unit is wired

incorrectly.

Turn off the circuit breaker and try reinstalling X10

Dimmer Switch. If you are still experiencing an

error beep, consult an electrician to help you install

the switch.

Check the junction box wires to ensure all

connections are tight and no bare wires are

exposed.

Make sure the circuit breaker is turned on.

X10 Dimmer Switch is

not controlling the

load.

X10 Dimmer Switch may

not be getting power.

Make sure the air gap (Set button) is not pulled

out.

X10 Dimmer Switch and

the controller may be on

opposite phases.

Install an X10 signal bridge or coupler to bridge the

power line phases.

Move the other modules to different areas of your

home to reduce noise on the power line.

X10 Dimmer Switch is

not receiving signals

from X10 controllers. Other modules may be

loading down the signal or

creating too much noise. Install a noise filter between the X10 Dimmer

Switch and the noise-producing device.

X10 Dimmer Switch

turned on by itself.

Stray X10 signals from a

neighboring system may

have triggered X10

Dimmer Switch.

Install a power line signal blocker in your home to

keep X10 signals from other systems from

interfering.

The bulb filaments are vibrating. Use rough-service

130 Volt or appliance-grade bulbs to reduce the

noise.

The load is buzzing

when on or dim.

The dimming component

inside X10 Dimmer Switch

“chops” the power line

sine wave to reduce the

power. Run X10 Dimmer Switch in the full-on mode or

switch to a non-dimming switch.

X10 Dimmer Switch is

getting warm to the

touch.

It is normal for wall

dimmers to get warm (but

not hot).

X10 Wall Dimmer will dissipate about 1 Watt per

100 Watts controlled. Using metal junction boxes,

removing insulation around the outside of the box,

or controlling a smaller load can help lessen the

heat.

Pull the Set button all the way out to air-gap it, and

then push it back in until it is flush with the

wallplate.

X10 Dimmer Switch is

locked up.

A surge or excessive

noise on the power line

may have glitched it. If the above doesn’t work, perform a factory reset.

If you have tried these solutions, reviewed this Owner’s Manual, and still cannot resolve an issue you are

having with X10 Dimmer Switch, please call: 800-762-7845.

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Certification and Warranty

Certification

This product has been thoroughly tested by ITS ETL SEMKO, a nationally recognized independent third-party testing laboratory. The North American

ETL Listed mark signifies that the device has been tested to and has met the requirements of a widely recognized consensus of U.S. and Canadian

device safety standards, that the manufacturing site has been audited, and that the manufacturer has agreed to a program of quarterly factory follow-

up inspections to verify continued conformance.

ETL / UL Warning (Safety Warning)

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not install this device to control a receptacle, a motor-

operated appliance, a fluorescent lighting fixture, or a transformer-supplied appliance.

Gradateurs commandant une lampe a filament de tungstene – afin de reduire le risqué de surchauffe et la possibilite d’endommagement a d’autres

materiels, ne pas installer pour commander une prise, un appareil a moteur, une lampe flourescente ou un appareil alimente par un transformateur.

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product that, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, this product will be free from

defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial conformity to the description of the product in this Owner’s Manual. This warranty

shall not apply to defects or errors caused by misuse or neglect. If the product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if the product

does not perform as warranted above during the warranty period, Seller will either repair it, replace it, or refund the purchase price, at its option, upon

receipt of the product at the address below, postage prepaid, with proof of the date of purchase and an explanation of the defect or error. The repair,

replacement, or refund that is provided for above shall be the full extent of Seller’s liability with respect to this product. For repair or replacement during

the warranty period, call the Tech Support at 800-762-7845 with the Model # and Revision # of the device to receive an RMA# and send the product,

along with all other required materials to:

Smarthome

ATTN: Receiving

16542 Millikan Ave.

Irvine, CA 92606-5027

Limitations

The above warranty is in lieu of and Seller disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, express or implied, including any warranty or

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

which may not be disclaimed or supplanted as provided above shall be limited to the 90-day of the express warranty above. No other representation or

claim of any nature by any person shall be binding upon Seller or modify the terms of the above warranty and disclaimer.

Home automation devices have the risk of failure to operate, incorrect operation, or electrical or mechanical tampering. For optimal use, manually verify

the device state. Any home automation device should be viewed as a convenience, but not as a sole method for controlling your home.

In no event shall Seller be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or other damages resulting from possession or use of this device, including

without limitation damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, personal injury, even if Seller knew or should have known of the possibility of