Aeotec Help Desk

Aeotec Dual Nano Switch has been crafted to power connected sockets and switches using Z-Wave Plus. It is powered by Aeotec’s Gen5 technology. 

To see whether Dual Nano Switch is known to be compatible with your Z-Wave system or not, please reference our Z-Wave gateway comparison listing. The technical specifications of Dual Nano Switch can be viewed at this link.

Familiarize yourself with your Dual Nano Switch (ZW132 or ZW140).

Notes for the wire connection ports:

N – Power input for neutral
L – Power input for live
IN – Input for load power supply
OUT1 – Output for load 1
OUT2 – Output for load 2
S1 – External switch control for load 1
S2 – External switch control for load 2

Important safety information.

Please read this and other device guides carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations set forth by Aeotec Limited may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor, and / or reseller will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following any instructions in this guide or in other materials.

The maximum amperage rating for Dual Nano Switch should not exceed 5 amps per load. 

Keep product away from open flames and extreme heat. Avoid direct sun light or heat exposure.

Install the Dual Nano Switch.

Dual Nano Switch installs behind a lighting switch or a momentary push button. It works with only 3-wire (with neutral) lighting setups, though each installation of Dual Nano Switch is accordingly slightly different:

1. Shut off the main circuit breaker of your home for safety during the installation and ensure the wires are not short circuited during the installation which will cause damage to the Dual Nano Switch.

Note: Your home’s main circuit breaker must support the overload protection for safety.

2. Preparing connection wires

14 AWG power wires for Input / Output.

18 AWG copper wires for external manual switch.

Use the wire stripper cut the metallic part of the  connection wire and make sure the length of the metallic part is about 5mm.

Note: All connection wires needs to be flexible cable.

Wiring diagram of 120/230VAC power input.

In some cases, you may have some loads just only can be used on the voltage of 24VDC and hope that it still can be controlled by the Dual Nano Switch, so please refer to the following diagram to achieve this:

Wiring diagram of 24VDC power input.

Since the Dual Nano Switch also supports the 24VDC power input, so you can use it to control the loads that powered by 24VDC.

Note - Energy reporting is not supported under 24VDC wiring configuration.

3-way wiring diagram.

3. Auto-Detect external switches connected.

Toggle your external switch once to have your Nano Switch detect the correct connected switch. If your external switch still isn't working, you'll need to set the detection mode again.

Re-detect S1 external Switch

1. Tap the Nano button 4x times within 1-2 seconds which will force Nano to enter External Switch detection mode. (LED will flash blue)
2. Flip your external switch once, then wait at a minimum 10 seconds before you flip the switch again.
3. Now test your external switch.

Re-detect S2 external switch

1. Tap the Nano button 6x times within 1-2 seconds which will force Nano to enter External Switch detection mode. (LED will flash green)
2. Flip your external switch once, then wait at a minimum 10 seconds before you flip the switch again.
3. Now test your external switch.

4. Install Dual Nano Switch to the gang box.

a. Live/Hot wire connection: Connect the Live/Hot  wire to the “L” terminal on the Dual Nano Switch.

b. Neutral wire connection: Connect the Neutral wire to the “N” terminal on the Dual Nano Switch. 

c. Load wire 1 connection: Connect the Load wire  to the “OUT1” on the Dual Nano Switch. 

d. Load wire 2 connection: Connect the Load wire  to the “OUT2” on the Dual Nano Switch.

e. External/manual Switch connection: Connect 2 18AWG wires to the “S1” and “S2” on the  Dual Nano Switch. 

e. External/manual Switch connection: Connect 2 18AWG wires form the 2 terminals on the External/manual Switch to the Live wire.

Note: This is the physical connection diagram for 120/230VAC power input.

1. Mounting the gang box.

2. Position all wires to provide room for the device. Place the Dual Nano Switch inside the gang box towards the back of the box. 

3. Position the antenna towards the back of the box, away from all other wiring. 

4. Reinstall the Dual Nano Switch to the gang box.

5. Reinstall the cover onto the gang box.

Note:  1. The gang box should be sized 3×2×2.75 inch / 75×50×70 mm or larger, minimum volume 14 in / 230cm . 

          2. Use flexible copper conductors only.

5. Restore Power.

Restore power at the circuit breaker or fuse.

Quick Start.

Adding your Dual Nano Switch to a Z-Wave network.

After your Dual Nano Switch is installed and powered on, you are now able to manually control the Dual Nano Switch to turn it On/Off directly via pressing your Dual Nano Switch’s Action Button, it is now time to add your Dual Nano Switch to the Z-Wave network. To set your Z-Wave gateway/controller into pairing mode, please refer to the respective section within your controller instruction manual.

1. Set your Z-Wave controller into pairing mode.

2. Press the Action Button on the Dual Nano Switch once or toggle the external manual switch once, the green LED (non-secure indication) will blink to indicate the Dual Nano Switch is entering into pairing mode.

3. If the Dual Nano Switch has been successfully added to your Z-Wave network, its RGB LED will be solid. If the pairing was unsuccessful, the red LED will be on for 2 seconds and then remain a colorful gradient. Repeat the instructions above 

from step 1.

With your Dual Nano Switch now working as a part of your smart home, you’ll be able to configure it from your home control software/phone application. Please refer to your software or gateway user guide for further instructions on configuring Dual Nano Switch to your needs.

The colour of RGB LED will change according to the output load power level:

Removing Dual Nano Switch from a Z-Wave network.

Your Dual Nano Switch can be removed from your Z-Wave  network at any time. You’ll need to use your Z-Wave network’s main controller. To set your Z-Wave controller/gateway into removal mode, please refer to the respective section within your controller instruction manual.

1. Set your Z-Wave controller into removal mode.

2. Press the Action Button on the Dual Nano Switch once or toggle the external manual switch 3 times in fast succession. 

3. if the Dual Nano Switch has been successfully  removed from your Z-Wave network, its RGB LED will remain colourful gradient. If the removal was unsuccessful, the RGB LED will still be solid (following the state of the output load), repeat the instructions above from step 1.

Advanced functions.

Changing mode on the External Switch/Button Control.

The Dual Nano Switch can be controlled via 2-state (flip/flop) external/manual switch, momentary push button or the 3-way switch. When you first use Dual Nano Switch for the first time, it will try to automatically detect your external switch type, toggle the button on the manual switch once and wait 2 seconds for the Dual Nano Switch to detect the type of manual switch.

If you find that Dual Nano Switch has incorrectly detected the wrong switch type, you can force Dual Nano Switch to use a different mode with each switch using 2 separate methods.

Set external switch using Action Button on Dual Nano Switch.

Force the Nano to enter S1 external switch detection mode:

1. Tap the Nano button 4x times within 1-2 seconds which will force Nano to enter External Switch detection mode. (LED will flash blue)
2. Flip your external switch once, then wait at a minimum 10 seconds before you flip the switch again.
3. Now test your external switch.

Force the Nano to enter S2 external switch detection mode:

1. Tap the Nano button 6x times within 1-2 seconds which will force Nano to enter External Switch detection mode. (LED will flash green)
2. Flip your external switch once, then wait at a minimum 10 seconds before you flip the switch again.
3. Now test your external switch.

Set external switch using Configuration Command Class.

You can also set the external switch mode through Configuration Command Class. 

Parameter 120 [1 byte] (for S1 control of OUT1) and Parameter 121 [1 byte] (for S2 control of OUT2) is the parameter that will set one of the 3 different modes. You can set this configuration to:

(0) Unknown Mode

(1) 2-state switch mode

(2) 3-way switch mode

(3) Momentary push button Mode

(4) Enter auto switch detection mode

Compatible external switches and their use case.

Our Dual Nano Switch currently only supports 3 different external Wall Switches:

1. Standard Toggle Switch (2-way / 3-way / 4-way)
   - Toggle UP (high voltage) - toggles On.
   - Toggle DOWN (low voltage) - toggles Off.
   
   
2. Momentary Push Button
   - Tap once - toggle On / Off.
   - Press and Hold for 20 seconds or more - factory reset Dual Nano Switch.
   
   
3. WallSwipe for Nano
   - Tap top 50% area - toggles ON/OFF for OUT1.
   - Tap bottom 50% area - toggles ON/OFF for OUT2.
   - Slide up - toggle both loads ON
   - Slide down - toggle both loads OFF
   - Swipe up gesture - turn on lights.
   - Swipe down gesture - turn off lights.

Touch panel control (WallSwipe for Nano).

As you can see that the Dual Nano Switch’s surface has a pin port, this port is used to connect the Touch panel. When you have already connected it to the Dual Nano Switch, you will be possible to control the Dual Nano Switch through the Touch panel directly.

Monitoring Energy Consumption. (ZW132 Model only)

The Aeotec Dual Dual Nano Switch can report wattage energy usage or kWh energy usage to a Z-Wave control point when requested. If this function is supported by the control points, the energy consumption will be displayed in the user interface of the control points. (The specific Z-Wave commands supporting energy monitoring are the Meter Command Class. Automatic reports are sent to association group 1, which is setup via the Association Command Class.)  Please consult the operation manual for these control points for specific instructions on monitoring the Dual Nano Switch. 

Note: The model ZW140 Dual Nano Switch does not have the ability to monitor energy consumption. The model ZW132 Dual Nano Switch supports the energy metering feature and you can see the words “with Energy Metering” on its packaging box.

Security or Non-security feature of your Dual Nano Switch in Z-Wave network.

Including Dual Nano Switch as a non-secure device:

If you want your Dual Nano Switch as a non-secure device in your Z-Wave network, press the Action Button once on Dual Nano Switch when you pair it to your gateway. 

If inclusion is successful, the green LED will be on for 2 seconds, and then return to a solid indication. If inclusion is unsuccessful, the red LED will be on for 2 seconds and then return to a colorful gradient.

Including Dual Nano Switch as a secure device:

In order to take full advantage of the Dual Nano Switch,  you will want your Dual Nano Switch as a security device that uses encrypted messages to communicate in your Z-wave network. A security enabled controller/gateway (or Z-Wave Plus controller) is required.

1. Set your Z-Wave Plus controller into pairing  mode. 

2. Press the Action Button 2 times within 1 second on the Dual Nano Switch, the blue LED (secure indication) will blink to indicate the Dual Nano Switch is entering into secure pairing mode. 

3. If the Dual Nano Switch has been successfully added to your Z-Wave network, its RGB LED will be solid. If the pairing was unsuccessful, the red LED will be on for 2 seconds and then remain a colorful gradient, repeat the instructions above 

from step 1.

Reset your Dual Nano Switch.

If at some stage, your primary controller is missing  or inoperable, you may wish to reset all of your Dual Nano Switch’s settings to their factory defaults. 

To do this, press and hold the Action Button for 20 seconds and then release it. Your Dual Nano Switch will now be reset to its original settings, and the green LED will be solid for 2 seconds and then remain the colorful gradient status as a confirmation.