Aeotec Micro Dimmer G2 and Micro Smart Dimmer G2 has been crafted to power connected lighting using Z-Wave. It is powered by Aeotec’s Gen2 technology.
To see whether Micro Dimmer G2 is known to be compatible with your Z-Wave system or not, please reference our Z-Wave gateway comparison listing. The technical specifications of Micro Dimmer G2 can be viewed at that link.
In-Wall Electrical Installation Instructions.
IMPORTANT: The electricity to the circuit must be shut off during installation for safety and to ensure that wires are not short-circuited during installation thus causing damage to Micro Module.
Dismounting In Wall Box.
1. Remove the two screws securing the cover plate.
2. Remove the wall switch cover plate.
3. Remove the two screws securing the wall switch to the wall box. Disconnect both wires from the wall switch.
Preparing and Connecting Wires.
Micro Dimmer G2 must first be powered by a 3-wire system (with neutral wire) in order to operate. The wiring diagram is as follows:
1. Live/Hot Wire (Black) Connection – Connect the Line Active (Brown wire) to the “L in” terminal of Micro Dimmer G2.
2. Neutral Wire (White) Connection – Connect the Neutral wire to the "N in" terminal of Micro Dimmer G2.
3. Wall Switch Wire Connection – Connect two 18 AWG copper wires to the Wall Switch terminal on Micro Dimmer G2.
4. Wall Switch Wire Connection – Connect the wires from item #3 to the external Wall Switch.
Mounting In-Wall Box.
1. Position all wires to provide room for the device. Place Micro Dimmer G2 inside the wall box towards the back of the box.
2. Position the antenna towards the back of the box, away from all other wiring.
3. Reinstall the wall switch to the wall box.
4. Reinstall the cover plate onto the wall box.
Restore Power
Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse and then your installation is complete.
Note:When Micro Dimmer G2 restores power, it will go into Calibration mode. The LED on Micro will blink and the Lamp will lit for 3~5 seconds.
Quick Start.
Z-Wave Network Instructions.
Micro Dimmer G2 must be paired (included) into a Z-Wave network before it can receive Z-Wave commands to turn on/off/dim and report its energy usage. Micro Dimmer G2 can only communicate to devices within its own Z-Wave network.
Adding/Including/Pairing Micro Dimmer (2nd Edition,2-wire) into a Z-Wave Network.
1. Press the button labeled “Include” on the Aeotec Minimote to begin the Z-Wave inclusion process.
Note: To include Micro Dimmer G2 with other controllers, please consult the operation manual for these controllers on how to include them into the network.
2. While Micro Dimmer G2 is powered in a 2-wire system, the external switch/button can be toggled to initiate pairing into the Z-Wave network. Or the internal button can be pushed to initiate pairing into the Z-Wave network, if Micro was not put into in-wall box.
Removing/Resetting Micro Dimmer (2nd Edition,2-wire) from your Z-Wave Network.
1. Press the button labeled “Remove” on the Aeotec Minimote to begin the Z-Wave removal process.
Note: To remove Micro Dimmer G2 from other controllers, please consult the operation manual for these controllers on how to remove Z-Wave products from an existing network.
2. While Micro Dimmer G2 is powered in a 2-wire system, the external switch/button can be toggled 10 times in quick succession to initiate removing from the Z-Wave network. Or the internal button can be pushed to initiate removal from the Z-Wave network, if Micro was not put into in-wall box.
Note: Another way to reset by Micro Dimmer G2 is pressing and holding the button which is on Micro 20 seconds, if Micro was not put into a in-wall box.
Turning On/Off/Dim Micro Dimmer G2.
Use any of the below methods to allow power through or cut power from Micro Dimmer G2.
• Through the usage of Z-Wave commands built into Z-Wave certified control points. (The specific Z-Wave commands supporting this function are the Basic Command Class, Multilevel Switch Command Class, and Scene Activation Command Class) Please consult the operation manual for these controllers for specific instructions on controlling Micro Dimmer G2.
• Pressing the button on Micro Dimmer G2 will toggle power flow (on/off) through Micro . By holding the button, the lamp will be dimmed up or down.
Change Mode on the External Switch/Button Control
IMPORTANT: Must be used for manual dimming of switch.
• Micro Dimmer G2 can be locally controlled via 2-state (flip/flop) external wall switch, momentary push button. To set the mode to the appropriate type of wall switch wired into Micro, toggle the button on the wall switch once after pairing into the Z-Wave network; allow 2 seconds for the Micro to detect the type of wall switch.
• Pressing and holding the button on Micro Dimmer G2 5 seconds (the LED will go from will cycle modes between the type of wall switch wired into Micro. The available modes are: 2-state (flip/flop) wall switch mode and momentary push button mode.
Through the usage of Z-Wave command built into Z-Wave certified control points. (The specific Z-Wave command supporting this function is Configuration Command Class) Please consult the operation manual for these controllers for specific instructions on changing external wall switch mode of Micro Dimmer G2.
Note: If the wrong mode is set, you may cycle modes to the correct mode by pressing and holding the button on Micro for 5 seconds (the LED will go from solid to blinking).If the mode of the external switch has not been set. the LED will be blinking, Press once the button on the wall switch to auto-detect.
de Z-Wave products into an existing network.