The low voltage decorator wall switch serves as an attractive and functional companion for low voltage sensor systems, providing manual lighting control for spaces requiring code-compliant user operation. Many building energy codes, including ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and Title 24, specify the need for manual On, partial-On, or full-range dimming functionality in addition to automatic Off control via occupancy sensors. The wall switch interfaces with the power pack that controls the room’s lighting, enabling user override of the lighting Off state when necessary. Functioning as a momentary switch, the single-button unit offers intuitive operation with pleasant tactile feedback, while visually matching the line of wall switch sensors for consistent style across multiple spaces in a project. The single-button wall switch includes an integrated locator LED with configurable color and intensity settings, and the three-button dimming version adds an integrated 0-10V output, intuitive raise and lower buttons, and a five-segment LED level indicator.
The low voltage decorator wall station operates as a momentary switch with a pulse length of 250 milliseconds. It is typically used in conjunction with any compatible power pack equipped with an auxiliary switch input, connected via a three-conductor low voltage wire (commonly 18 AWG). Low voltage power and common are wired from the power pack to the wall switch, and the switch output is connected back to the auxiliary input of the power pack. For applications requiring Vacancy or Manual On operation, pressing the button signals the power pack to turn on lighting. Multi-way switching is supported by wiring two or more single-button units in parallel. Three-button units with integrated dimming include an additional 0-10V output that connects directly to fixtures, allowing lighting to return to the last dim level or to a preset level to meet partial-On requirements.
The wall station can be installed in any space utilizing a low voltage control system, making it suitable for private offices, open offices, conference rooms, classrooms, storage rooms, and break rooms. The unit’s decorator style fits common switch plates and occupies less than one inch of wall depth. Multi-way switching functionality supports 3-way or 4-way configurations. The intuitive momentary operation is complemented by a locator LED, matching aesthetics with the wall switch sensors, and a five-segment LED for dim level indication.
Physically, the wall station measures 2.74 inches high, 1.68 inches wide, and 1.39 inches deep, fitting standard decorator switch plate openings, with a wall depth of 0.94 inches and a weight of 2.5 ounces. The unit mounts in a single-gang switch box. Electrically, the operating voltage ranges from 5 to 24 VDC, with a current draw of less than 5 mA for the single-button model and less than 12 mA for the three-button dimming model. The three-button dimming unit supports a 50 mA output for 0-10 VDC ballasts or drivers compliant with IEC 60929 Annex E.2. The momentary pulse length is standardized at 250 milliseconds. The operating temperature range is 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C), with relative humidity from 0 to 95% non-condensing for indoor use only.
LED functionality differs between models. The single-button unit (SWX-801) has a white LED that remains on continuously as a location aid, while the three-button dimming unit (SWX-803) uses five white LEDs to indicate the current dim level. The locator LED is programmable for color and intensity, including a blue option, and can also be disabled. Adjustable high-end and low-end trim settings allow precise control over maximum and minimum user dim levels. Turn-on and turn-off dimming behavior can be programmed to return lighting to the last user level, a preset level, or remain at the low-end trim during unoccupied periods. Fade-on and fade-off times are adjustable from 0.75 to 15 seconds, and dimming curves can be selected from linear, square law, or logarithmic response.
Operational modes include single standard momentary switch operation and three-button 3-way momentary switch with dimming for the SWX-803 model. This configuration allows flexible control of lighting levels, multi-way switching capability, and compatibility with low voltage sensor systems for occupancy or partial-On compliance. The low voltage decorator wall switch combines aesthetic appeal, intuitive functionality, and comprehensive dimming control, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial and office applications.
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