Lighting Controls — Wired | Wireless | Digital

Digital Single Pole
Load Controllers

SWD-900 SERIES

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Instructions

Overview

SENSORWORX digital load controllers switch on/off power to connected lighting as directed by digitally linked sensors, photocells, and wall stations. Additionally, the unit’s 0-10V dimming option greatly simplifies applications where dimming control from multiple switch locations is required. The SENSORWORX digital load controller is rated to switch circuits up to 16A and utilizes a powerful microprocessor to optimize its switch timing, ensuring long relay life even when controlling high-inrush LED lighting.

The SENSORWORX digital suite of products communicate over a topology-free, 3-wire data line connection. Data line wiring uses common 18/3 cable & wire nuts, thus eliminating the issues that plague CAT-5 based systems. These individually addressable load controllers are digitally zoned together with wall stations and sensors via one of three methods. The first is the out-of-the-box single zone default configuration, the second (for multi-zone applications) is by using a push-button pairing sequence, and the third is via the SENSORWORX mobile application (also requires SWD-940 Advanced Load Controller). Once paired, a digital control zone can be highly configured with several operating modes, dimming settings, and photocell parameters.

As with all SENSORWORX products, these devices are easy to install and incorporate mechanical features which reduce contractor labor time. An elongated chase nipple with snaps for quick mounting and an optional snap-on low voltage wire chamber make for a hassle free contractor experience. All SENSORWORX products are proudly made in the USA.

Applications

Using the SENSORWORX digital system, code compliance is a breeze. Installation only requires a 3-wire interconnection between SWD-900 series load controllers, SWD-200/400 series sensors, and SWD-800 series switches. All devices are automatically linked together by default into a common zone. More complex zones can then be created via push-button pairing or via the SENSORWORX mobile app (also requires SWD-940 Advanced Load Controller).

Applications can be easily configured to meet the requirements such as, occupancy, vacancy, partial on, and partial off. In addition, daylight harvesting and multi-way dimming/switching can be accommodated.

  • Classrooms
  • Open Areas
  • Conference Rooms
  • Hallways
  • Small Offices
  • Copy Rooms
  • Private Restrooms
  • Break Rooms

Features / Digital Single Pole
Load Controllers

  • Digitally Addressable – Creates Sophisticated Control Zones of Sensors, Photocells, & Wall Stations

  • Automatically Listens to all Devices on a Data Line – Provides Instant Wiring Validation

  • 3-Wire Topology – Free Digital Architecture – Enables Flexible Installation

  • Connects with 18/3 Cable & Wire Nuts – Eliminates Issues that Plague CAT-5 Systems

  • Switches Up to 16A Line Voltage Load

  • Electronically Timed Switching (i.e. Zero Crossing) Ensures Long Relay Life

  • Integrated Test/Programming Button

  • Plenum Rated (UL 2043)

  • Configurable Time Delays and Operational Modes (e.g. Occupancy/ Vacancy)

  • Optional 0-10V Dimming Output for Partial On & Partial Off Operation

  • Configurable Daylight Harvesting & Photocell Modes

Specifications

Physical

SIZE / WEIGHT / COLOR
3.00” H x 2.25” W x 1.88” D
(7.62 cm x 5.72 cm x 4.78 cm)
6.00 oz.
Black

MOUNTING
1/2” Knockout

TEST / PROGRAMING BUTTON

LED STATUS INDICATOR
Bi-color White & Blue

Operation

OPERATING MODES
Occupancy & Vacancy
Partial On/Off
Daylight Harvesting
On/Off/Inhibit Photocell
Ignore Occupancy/Switching/Dimming

TIME DELAY OPTIONS
1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min.
1,2,4,8 hr.
Custom (via Mobile App)

Electrical

OPERATING VOLTAGE
120-277 VAC,
Single Phase, 50/60 Hz

CLASS 2 POWER OUTPUT
15VDC @ 70mA

LOAD RATINGS
(relays use zero-cross switching)
16A @ 120-277 VAC – General Purpose, Tungsten, Magnetic Ballast
16A @ 120-277 VAC Electronic Ballast, LED Driver

DC LOAD RATINGS
16A @ 28 VDC (MAX) 1A @ 5 VDC (MIN)

DIMMING LOAD
(Models with -D1/D2 option only)
50mA, (0-10 VDC ballasts or drivers compliant with IEC 60929 Annex E.2)

MOTOR LOAD
1 HP

ESD IMMUNITY
Tested to withstand electrostatic discharge without damage or memory loss

Security

Digitally encrypted communications.

Digital Data Line

WIRES (3)
Power, Common, Digital Data
18/3 Cable Recommended

LENGTH
1000 ft – Point-to-Point
4000 ft – Total Bus Length

PROTOCOL
Proprietary SENSORWORX

ZONE CONFIG. METHODS
Out-of-the-box (single zone only)
Push-Button (required for multi-zone)
Mobile App (requires a SWD-940)

Environmental

OPERATING TEMP
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) (Standard)
-40° F/C (with -HE Option)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY
0-95% Non-Condensing
Indoor Use Only

Code Compliance

These load controllers can be used to meet ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, & Title 24 energy code requirements

Wiring

  • 3-wire digital data line
  • Topology free
  • 18/3 wire recommended (18 Gauge, 3 Conductor)
  • Example common wire types
    – Belden 8463MN (Non-Plenum, unshielded, 18/3)
    – Belden 8770 (Shield, 18/3)
    – Belden 82418 (Plenum & Shield, 18/4)

Installation

Digital Zone Configuration

A. Out-of-the-Box (single zone only)
B. Push-Button Pairing (required for multi-zone)
C. Mobile App Pairing (requires a SWD-940 on digital data line)

A. OUT-OF-THE-BOX FUNCTIONALITY

By default, digital load controllers listen to all devices connected via the data line. This enables installers to immediately verify all device wiring, and provides instant control of single zone rooms. Default listening is cancelled once the first device is paired via method below.

B. PUSH-BUTTON PAIRING (see diagram below)

Step 1. Enter pairing mode by holding down the load controller’s button for 3 seconds until the LED starts alternating white then blue.

Step 2. At a sensor or wall station device on the same data line, hold down the programming button for 3 seconds until the LED starts alternating white then blue. Upon release the remote device will be paired to the load controller. The lights will toggle once as confirmation.

Step 3. Repeat step 2 to link additional sensors or remote devices.

Step 4. When all devices have been linked, exit pairing mode on the load controller by pressing its button 1 time. Exiting will also occur automatically after 15 minutes of no new devices being linked.

Note 1: When in pairing mode, the alternating LED colors on the load controller will periodically pause and blink out the total number of linked devices. There will be no blinks during the pause until the first device is linked via the push-button (or mobile app.) pairing process.

Note 2: Once the first remote device has been paired to the load controller it will stop listening to all non-paired devices on the data line.

C. MOBILE APP PAIRING

Note: Requires a SWD-940 Advanced Load Controller be on the same data line as the sensor.

Ordering Info

EXAMPLE MODEL # SWD-900-D1
MODELDESCRIPTIONDIMMINGOPTIONS
SWD–900Digital Load Controller, 120-277 VAC, 16ADimming Control (0-10V - Class 1)–D1Low Temp. / High Humidity–HE
Dimming Control (0-10V - Class 2)–D2
ACCESSORYDESCRIPTION
SWX-999Snap-On Low Voltage Wiring Chamber
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