AceOfSpades Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have a few older model C4 Wireless Switch. The switches seems to be wired correctly. I am getting LED lights to the Switch and able to upgrade from Embernet to ZP. Also the Keypads connecting to the 3-way Switch are powering up and joined to the network. The only issue I have is I am unable to power-on the locations where the switches are located. Is there anything I am missing? Does anyone have any ideas as to why I the switch won't power on the light load?Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I assume the switch is wired with a neutral, correct?You haven't really given enough info to diagnose the problem.Sorry.RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 On the two-way switch configuration, I have 4 wires in the main.Black - Common C4 BlackRed - Load C4 RedWhite - Neutral C4 WhiteGreen - Ground C4 GreenIn the second location of the two-way switch, I have a 6 Button keypadBlack C4 Black Red Capped OffWhite C4 WhiteGreen C4 GreenWith this configuration, I get power to the switch and keypad. Just unable to power on load. I get LEDs on both devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 First-off, black is not a "common". Black is a Hot going to a switch (then off to a load). In location 1, are you sure that the red is going to a light?? Red is usually a traveler wire in a 3-way...My guess (just a guess since I can't be there to meter connections) is you have the switch in the wrong location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have an Electrician coming in tomorrow. He stated the same that the switch maybe in the wrong location.He will bring the volt meter to determine which connector is coming from the circuit breaker, and the same for the light outlet. I will leave this for the Experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Smart man. But, just to add some fun, what are you betting on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Maybe your guy can help with a stubborn switch that won't leave an old mesh- driving me nuts probably at the same level as your switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm betting that I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to three-way switches. Probably backwards.Switches not joining the mesh has been a headache. I always have to reboot the ZP Coordinator. Just may bite the bullet and switch ZP Coordinator to the 800 or 250 from 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Hire an Electrician for a 3-way switch config....Thanks for all the responses and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'm betting that I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to three-way switches. Probably backwards.Switches not joining the mesh has been a headache. I always have to reboot the ZP Coordinator. Just may bite the bullet and switch ZP Coordinator to the 800 or 250 from 300.The 800 has been doing a great job with ZP here so far. But, I still have neighbor issues dogging me on one side of the house. If you can, look at the area with Wi-Spy. At least that may tell you what channel to operate ZP on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceOfSpades Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I have checked the home and I am getting good coverage. The issue I have at times is when adding a new device to the mesh. I normally have to reboot the ZP Coordinator before that device can join the mesh. I haven't spent much time troubleshooting b/c I my allowance only allows me to purchase devices every 3 - 4 months. From what I can tell, this issue is only happens every 3 - 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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