Version 2.

Power Socket (1 Gang)

Model No. LW260

Instruction Manual

Connect Series
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Responsible Authority:
LightwaveRF PLC,
Innovation Campus Birmingham
Faraday Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham
B7 4BB

Tel: +44 (0)121 250 3625

Email: [email protected]

Model Number(s): JSJSLW260

Description: 1 Gang Socket
Directives this equipment
Complies with: 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive N/A
2004/108/EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive

Standards Applied in order to verify compliance

Safety: BS EN 60730-1: 2011

Health:
R&TTE: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: (2011-09), EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1: (2002-08)
EN 300 220-1 V2.1.1: 2006, EN 300 220-2 V2.1.2: 2007
EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: (2011-09), EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1: (2002-08),
EN 55022: 2010, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2: 2009 Class A,
EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN61000-4-2: 2009,
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 +A1: 2008 +A2: 2010, EN 61000-4-4: 2012,
EN 61000-4-5: 2006, EN 61000-4-6: 2009, EN 61000-4-11: 2004

For and on behalf of LightwaveRF PLC

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Name J Shermer
Position Managing Director
Get Started

How do I get started?

Please refer to the following installation and
setup instructions that will guide you through
the installation and setup process.

What do I need?
To install the socket, you will need to remove and
replace the existing power socket. This is usually
straightforward, but you must ensure that there
is a suitably deep backbox and understand how
to safely turn off the electricity supply. You will
also need suitable electrical screwdrivers.

Help video & further guidance

For additional guidance, and to watch a video
that will help guide you through the installation
process, please visit the support section on
www.lightwaverf.com
 Installation

Overview

Amber LED. Blue LED. When

When illuminated illuminated power
power is off. is on.

‘On/Off’ Button.
Press to turn the
socket on/off.

IMPORTANT: All LightwaveRF products can be legally DIY installed in your

own home; however, if in doubt, always consult a qualified electrician or
heating engineer. It is important to install this product in accordance with
the following instructions. Failure to do so may void your warranty.
 Installation

Installation
Live in Earth in

Screw
mounting
holes

Neutral in

IMPORTANT: If conducting an insulation resistance test, all LightwaveRF

products must be disconnected from the mains, or damage will occur.
 Installation

1. IMPORTANT: Turn off the mains electrical supply.

2. Ensure that the wall (back) box has a minimum depth of 35mm.

3. Remove and disconnect the existing power socket (if applicable). It may
be useful at this point to mark or take a photograph of the existing connec-
tions so that the correct wires can easily be transferred to the new socket.
Some existing wiring configurations can be complex so take care.

4. Gently remove the socket faceplate by inserting a screwdriver into one of

the bottom slots and lifting away from the unit as shown.
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5. Connect the wiring as per the wiring

diagram on the following page. Ensure
that the terminals are properly
tightened and that no bare wire is
visible. Be aware that existing wiring
circuits are not always correctly colour-
ed, and that there may be other wired
connections present in the back box. If
in doubt, always seek the advise of a
qualified electrician.

6. Screw the socket to the back box and

ensure that the screws are sufficiently
tight enough to support the product. Do
not over tighten as this may cause the
chassis to bend. Ensure that the plastic
spacer is correctly aligned and that no
wires are trapped between the socket
and the back box.

7. Replace the plate – a ‘click’ sound

should be heard to signify that the plate
has been correctly replaced.
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Main circuit cable entering Neutral wire

& leaving back box. connection. The
wires should be
blue or black in
colour.

Live wire
Earth wire
connection.
connection.
The wires
should be
brown or red
in colour. Earth wires can
also be
connected to
earth terminal in
back box if
present (not
essential).
Manual operation

Manual operation

Manual operation
• Press the button once to switch the
socket on (blue LED indicator will
illuminate).

• Press button once to switch the

socket off (amber LED indicator will
illuminate).
Device setup

Linking the sockets to the App / controllers

NOTE: This procedure applies to the LightwaveRF Smartphone and Web App
and all LightwaveRF controllers (e.g. Handheld Remote or Mood Controller).

LightwaveRF sockets each have 6 unique memory slots which means they
can link with up to 6 LightwaveRF controllers in total. If you are using a
smartphone/tablet/PC to control the Socket via the Lightwave Link, this will
always count as ONE controller and take up one memory slot even if you are
using multiple smartphones/tablets.

1. On the socket, press and hold down the

‘on/off’ button until the blue and amber LEDs
flash alternately then release them. The
socket is now in linking mode.

2. Using the LightwaveRF Smartphone App,

press the ‘connect’ button (the App instructions
will guide you through this). If using another
controller press the button that you intend to
link. The blue light on the socket will flash to
confirm that the App/controller is now linked.
Device setup

NOTE: Linking mode lasts for 12 seconds; if no signal is received from a

controller during this time then the socket will automatically exit linking
mode without linking the device.

If, when expecting a quick flashing blue LED to confirm pairing, a slow
amber flash is received instead, then the socket memory is FULL and no
further remotes may be linked with it unless one of the existing remotes is
unpaired first (see below).

Unlinking controllers and clearing the Socket memory

Removing a single device:

1. On the socket, press and hold down the

‘on/off’ button until the blue and amber
LEDs flash alternately, and then release it.
That socket is now in linking mode.

2. Using a LightwaveRF controller, Smart-

phone or Web App, press the button
intended to be unlinked; the amber light
on the socket will flash to confirm that the
App/controller is now unlinked.
 Device setup

Clearing the memory (will remove any linked App or Controllers):

1. On the socket , press and hold down

the ‘on/off’ button until the blue and
amber LEDs flash alternately, and then
release it. That Socket is now in linking
mode.

2. Press and hold down the ‘on/off’

button again until the blue and amber
LEDs flash simultaneously, then tap
(don’t hold) the ‘on/off’ button a further
time; the amber LED will flash quickly to
confirm that the memory has been
cleared.

NOTE: Reliable range of remote operation is around 15 metres indoors and

up to 100m outdoors using the Lightwave Link. This figure may vary depend-
ing upon the environment; very thick walls, bodies of water or large metal
objects may interfere with radio range.

If the distance between the transmitter and receiver is too great to achieve
reliable operation, the LightwaveRF Signal Booster may be used in conjunc-
tion with this product to increase the range.
 Remote operation

Remote operation

Control with the LightwaveRF

App or a LightwaveRF controller

• Press the ‘on’ button on the smartphone

App (or LightwaveRF controller) once to
switch the socket on (blue LED indicator
will illuminate).

• Press the ‘off’ button on the smartphone

App (or LightwaveRF controller) to switch
the socket off (amber LED indicator will
illuminate).
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Locking the Socket

• LightwaveRF sockets can be ‘locked’ so that the manual buttons will not
operate them. This can be achieved from the LightwaveRF App or using a
‘Socket Locker’ Remote. If locked on, the socket will not turn off manually: if
locked off, then the socket will not turn on manually. A locked socket is
signified by a slow flashing amber LED or simultaneously flashing blue &
amber LEDs.

• To lock/unlock the socket, press the ‘unlock’ button on the Smartphone

App or Socket Locker. If the Socket locker is misplaced, the Sockets can be
reset by turning of mains power to the circuit for a period of 30 seconds.

Understanding flashing LED Sequences on the socket

Flashing blue & amber alternately: socket in Linking Mode

Quickly flashing blue: socket successfully linked

Quickly flashing amber: socket unlinked / memory cleared

Slowly flashing amber: socket memory full / socket locked

Blue & flashing amber: socket successfully locked / unlocked

 Creative ideas

1. (Easy): Standby Control

Required: Socket, Handheld Remote / Wire-free Switch
We all know that devices on ‘standby’ are still using power and that, if we
want to save energy & money, we should turn them off at the socket.
Sometimes, however, if the switches are buried deep behind the TV, this can
be awkward. Lightwave Sockets can make this easy: ‘standby’ devices (TV,
Freeview box, DVD player, Blu-Ray player etc.) can simply be plugged into
any Lightwave Socket, and be turned on or off using a simple remote,
Wire-free Switch or smartphone (if you add a Lightwave Link).
 Creative ideas

2. (Intermediate): Time for bed kids

Required: Socket, Socket Locker
No matter when you tell the children that it’s time to turn off the games
console and go to bed they always manage to find a way of carrying on. With
Lightwave you can make sure that when you say it’s time, it really is time. If
the gaming console or television is plugged into a LightwaveRF Socket, you
can use a Socket Locker to lock them so that they cannot be turned back on.
If you have the Lightwave Link, you can also do this from your smartphone
and set the lock to activate automatically a bedtime every day!
Creative ideas

3. (Advanced): Family Safety

Required: Sockets, Lightwave Link
Dangerous appliances in the kitchen (blender, microwave, hot plate, etc.)
might be a worry if you’re not always around to supervise the family. With the
Lightwave Link, you can control the Sockets from anywhere using your
smartphone. This means that you can lock dangerous devices when you’re on
your way home from work, or even turn off something left on accidentally
(hair straighteners are a very common problem!) If the kids are up early, you
can lock everything in the kitchen automatically on a timer whilst you sleep.
 Troubleshooting

Problem: The socket won’t turn on/off and the LEDs do not light up.
Solution: First, check that there is power to the socket. If so, turn off the
power and check that the wiring is correct; it is important that the live and
neutral wires are attached to the correct terminals. If these measures fail
contact technical support via www.lightwaverf.com.

Problem: The socket is powered (amber or blue LEDs on), but it will not
link to a LightwaveRF handset or controller.
Solution: Check the controller battery strength: if the battery strength is
low, it will not produce enough power to drive the RF radio signal. Tap any
‘on’ button on the controller to transmit a signal. A strong battery signal is
indicated by the LED light on the controller remaining lit for 1-2 seconds after
releasing the button. A low battery is indicated if the LED light turns off
immediately. If this happens, please replace the battery.

Problem: The socket is stuck on/off and will not operate manually.
Solution: On rare occasions, a high powered inductive load such as a drill or
high powered vacuum cleaner can cause a socket to become frozen in its
current state (hence it is not recommended to use them without a surge
protector). If this happens, turn off the power to the socket for 30 seconds
and then switch the power back on. This will reset the software and resolve
the issue in the majority of cases. If this measure fails, please contact techni-
cal support via www.lightwaverf.com.
 Troubleshooting

Problem: The socket will not consistently operate remotely.

Solution: The controller/Lightwave Link may be encountering interference
or may be at the edge of its reliable range of operation. First, ensure that
there are no large pieces of metal or bodies of water in the path of the
transmission. If the problem persists, try moving the controller/Link closer to
the socket, or consider using a LightwaveRF Signal Booster to extend the
range by relaying the signal between controller and socket.

Problem: The socket wont turn on/off and displays a flashing amber light
/ flashing amber & blue lights.
Solution: The socket is locked. This may have been done using a Socket
Locker or from the LightwaveRF App. If it is locked on, then the socket will
not turn off manually. If it is locked off, the socket will not turn on manually.
To unlock the socket, press the unlock button on the Socket Locker or
smartphone App. If this is not possible, the sockets can be reset by turning
of mains power to the circuit for a period of 30 seconds.
 FAQs

Q. Does the socket work manually as a standalone unit?

A. Yes the socket will operate like any standard wall socket.
Q. Does the socket have a ‘standby’ power comsumption?
A. The socket has a standby power consumption of approx. 0.5W. This is
because the in-built radio receiver requires power in order to receive
commands. This rate is well within government energy guidelines.

Q. How do I know that the socket will fit?

A. A LightwaveRF Socket has the same height and width as a standard
socket - it will fit all back boxes (standard socket housing) over 35mm deep.

Q. Is it legal for me to install a LightwaveRF Socket myself?

A. Yes. It is fully legal to install LightwaveRF products in your own home.
Q. Is it possible to overload the socket?
A. 13A max. loading (3000W) applies as with other standard power sockets.
Q. How many devices can I have on the LightwaveRF system?
A. Each device has 6 memory slots for up 6 controllers. Note: The Lightwave
Link allows a number of different smartphones to control the socket
independently, however it only uses one memory slot.
 FAQs

Q. Can I incorporate a socket into a mood?

A. Yes: sockets can be incorporated into a mood.
Q. Can I turn off the LEDs?
A. No it is not possible to turn off the LEDs as they are necessary to signify
the socket’s status.

Q. Can I lock the socket?

A. Yes the sockets can be locked on or off.
 Technical Specification

Specification
RF frequency: 433.92 MHz
Input rating: 220-240V~ 50Hz.
Output rating: 13A (3000W) Max.
Back Box Depth: 35mm Min
Dimensions: Width 88mm, Height 88mm, Depth 27mm
Earthing Requirement: Earth terminal included
Standby Energy Use: Less than 1W
Warranty: 2 year standard warranty
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