Smart Series devices have been comprehensively redesigned to allow for wire-free 2-way switching. This method will replace the wired connection that would run between the S terminals of a Lightwave Connect Series dimmer and Lightwave 2-way Dimmer as described above.
There is, therefore, now no need for a separate class of 2-way dimmers; you can simply wire any Lightwave Smart Series dimmer into a 2-way circuit and all they require is live in and switched live out. Communication is carried out wirelessly and set up using the Lightwave App. This method also any number of dimmers can be used for multi-way switching.
Two-way switching can. only be achieved after the dimmers have been added, grouped and configured in the app. They will not work properly until this is done. Bear in mind that prior to grouping, the dimmers will only work when the other dimmers in the circuit are set to off. In order to configure the group, ensure both dimmers in the same circuit are switched to off.
Please refer to the L21 Dimmer instructions attached for information regarding how to wire any Smart Series dimmer (the same applies for 20-way or multiway).
In order to set up two or more Smart Series dimmers as 2-way or multi-way switches, please refer to the automations page of the Lightwave Link Plus App and select the 'group' option. By creating a new group containing the relevant dimmers, a new 2-way circuit can be established (please see this article for more details).
There are 2 PDFs attached to this article with a diagram for 2 way switching. For all installations, the secondary side of the dimmer does not require a L (live) cable, as the live in the primary side powers the whole module. The S (signal) terminal is non-functional on the Smart Series dimmers for multiway switching, as the pairing of these is done using the Lightwave Link Plus app.
If you are not competent with this system then please consult a qualified electrician.
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It's now 8th January and you promised instructions "during December 2017" (see above). Please can you update this.
This needs a bit more information.
I have the first switch in without a problem, but the wiring of the 2nd switch is confusing. I can't seem to get it working without one of the switches losing power.
Figured it out.
Wire the first switch in the series as normal.
The 2nd switch, wire the first half as normal.
The trick comes with wiring the 2nd half which feeds off the primary switch. Leave the live empty and put the 2 wires into the neutral slot.
I can’t seem to get my gen 2 light switches to work on an existing two way circuit, one switch will work however the second switch has no power feed, can anyone help? Three wires in each back box instructions say live in and live out what happens to the third wire?
please help as I’m trying to do this for my son who is rapidly going blind
I am also confused. Can you provide typical wiring diagrams.
I also have a 2 gang downstairs and a 1 gang upstairs so I am worried it will link the separate upstairs and downstairs circuits through the 2 gang dimmer.
Please help us out here.
I’m having the same issues. I replaced two existing switches using the same wiring but it didn’t work.
That wiring diagram is definitely half complete... I assumed button 2 would be the same (repeat) wiring layout.
I did it, and it doesn't work. Constantly both circuits are "on" and the buttons are constantly flashing green, pushing both buttons (on/off) won't start the linking... So I'm going to have to return the product...
And "yes", it linked upstairs and downstairs lighting circuits...
Closer reading that the whole unit is powered by 1 live wire... this would mean that existing live wire for lamp 2 is not required?
I would give that a go, however, for my setup
button 1 = "live" in upstairs wire circuit & neutral upstairs wire circuit
button 2 = "live" in upstairs wire circuit & neutral downstairs wire circuit
I'm no sparky but wouldn't that cause some sort of problem? maybe trip a RCD or something?
I have this product on a normal 2 gang is okay, but 2 gang + 2-way doesn't work for me
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