Installation: Control4 C4-V-ROSW120 Receptacle Outlet Switch User Manual

Overview

The C4-V-ROSW120 Receptacle Outlet Switch is a Zigbee-enabled smart receptacle for integrating lamps and other suitable plug-in devices into a Control4 system. It provides one remotely controlled outlet and one outlet that remains continuously powered.

Use the front button for local on/off operation, or control the switched outlet through Control4 interfaces, scenes, schedules, and automations. The device is intended for indoor installations and is designed for users who want discreet control of compatible 120V loads without replacing a separate plug-in appliance controller.

Specifications

• Model: C4-V-ROSW120
• Product number: 43102
• Electrical rating: 120V AC, 60 Hz
• Wireless communication: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Zigbee
• Controlled outlet maximum: 1000W incandescent, 1/2 HP motor, 1800W or 15A resistive load, or 3.75A LED/CFL
• Combined outlet maximum: 1800W or 15A resistive load across both outlets
• Wireless range: Up to 150 feet or 45 meters in line-of-sight conditions
• Recommended device spacing: 15 to 30 feet or 4.5 to 9 meters for normal operation
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F or 0°C to 40°C
• Installation type: Direct plug-in control construction
• Control action: Type 1.B
• Pollution degree: 2
• Impulse voltage: 1500V
• Use location: Indoor installations only

Detailed Description

The receptacle has two outlets with different functions. The Zigbee-controlled outlet can be switched on or off manually at the device or remotely through the Control4 Zigbee network. The always-on outlet supplies power continuously and is not affected by the controlled outlet command.

The front Manual/Program button performs local control and is also used during Zigbee identification, pairing, and reset procedures. A programmable single-color LED communicates operating and network status. While the device is being added to a Control4 project, the LED can blink during the identification process.

The connection terminals are identified as Line, Neutral, and Ground. Line is the hot conductor, Neutral is the return conductor, and Ground provides the protective earth connection. The device uses copper wiring only and has no user-serviceable parts.

After joining a Control4 Zigbee network, the switch can receive supported over-the-air updates through the Control4 controller. The device can also help extend Zigbee communication as part of the network, depending on the system configuration and placement of nearby devices.

Safety

• Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before removing an existing receptacle or making wiring connections. Verify that power is off before touching the wiring.
• Electrical installation should be performed by a qualified electrician when there is uncertainty about the circuit, wiring, grounding, or local requirements.
• Use 14 AWG or larger conductors rated for at least 80°C for Line, Neutral, and Ground connections.
• Strip wires to approximately 5/8 inch or 16 mm and tighten terminal screws to 12 lbf-in or 14 kgf-cm.
• Use the screw terminals only with copper wire. Consult a qualified electrician if the electrical box contains aluminum wiring.
• Do not exceed the controlled-outlet rating or the combined rating of both outlets.
• Do not use Zigbee control for electric heaters or other appliances that could create a fire, burn, electrical shock, or other hazardous condition if switched on automatically or without supervision.
• Never use the device to supply power to or control medical equipment or life-support equipment.
• Keep the switch and connected equipment indoors and within the specified operating temperature range.
• Do not modify the antenna or the device. Unauthorized changes may affect radio compliance and operating authority.

Setup and Operation

Install the receptacle

1. Switch off the circuit at the breaker or fuse box.
2. Confirm that the switch box is no longer energized.
3. Remove the wallplate.
4. Remove the screws holding the existing receptacle.
5. Carefully pull the receptacle from the wall box and label each conductor according to its existing terminal.
6. Connect the circuit conductors to the matching terminals on the smart receptacle: Line to the hot conductor, Neutral to the neutral conductor, and Ground to the ground conductor.
7. Fold the conductors carefully into the electrical box without pinching or crushing them.
8. Secure the receptacle to the box with the supplied screws.
9. Install a compatible one-gang wallplate. A Control4 one-gang faceplate, Contemporary one-gang Essential faceplate, or Decora-sized faceplate can be used.
10. Restore power at the breaker or fuse box and test the receptacle.

Add the switch to Control4

Integration requires Control4 OS 3.1.2 or newer and Composer access.

1. Add the Receptacle Outlet Switch driver for C4-V-ROSW120 to the project in Composer.
2. Open the Network > Zigbee Network view.
3. Double-click the receptacle driver to open the identification window.
4. Follow the on-screen identification instructions and press the device’s Manual/Program button four times quickly.
5. Wait for the switch to join the Zigbee network. When pairing completes, the LED stops blinking and the device address appears in Composer.

The LED may blink slowly while the switch has not yet been added to a Control4 project. If automatic scanning times out, press the top button four times quickly to restart pairing. If Composer requests an install code, enter the complete code shown on the product’s QR-code label.

Use the outlets

• Plug a suitable load into the Zigbee-controlled outlet when remote or scheduled on/off operation is required.
• Use the always-on outlet for equipment that must remain powered regardless of the smart outlet state.
• Press the front Manual/Program button to change the state of the controlled outlet locally.
• Use the Control4 system to operate the controlled outlet remotely or include it in scenes and scheduled events.

Remove or reset the switch

To remove the device through Composer, open Network > Zigbee Network, select the Receptacle Outlet Switch, and choose Disconnect. Removing it resets its configuration parameters.

For a manual reset, press the Manual/Program button 13 times quickly using short presses. This removes the receptacle from the Zigbee network and restores its network configuration to the reset state.

Troubleshooting

The controlled outlet does not respond

• Confirm that the circuit breaker or fuse is on.
• Check that Line, Neutral, and Ground are connected to the correct terminals.
• Verify that the connected appliance does not exceed the controlled-outlet rating.
• Press the Manual/Program button to determine whether local control works.
• Move the device or a nearby Zigbee receiver closer if the wireless signal is unreliable.

The switch will not join the Zigbee network

• Confirm that the Control4 project uses OS 3.1.2 or newer.
• Start identification in Composer and press the button four times quickly.
• If the scan times out, repeat the four-press pairing sequence.
• Check the product QR-code label if Composer requests the installation code, and enter the complete code.
• Ensure the device is within a practical range of the nearest Zigbee receiver.

The LED continues blinking

A slowly blinking LED can indicate that the switch has not yet been added to a Control4 project. Complete the Composer identification process and wait for the device to appear on the Zigbee network.

The appliance switches on unexpectedly

Review Control4 schedules, scenes, and automated events. Zigbee devices can respond to programmed events even when no one is in the room. Do not connect appliances that could create a dangerous condition if activated automatically.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Provides one controlled and one always-on outlet in a single receptacle.
• Pros: Supports local button control and remote Control4 Zigbee operation.
• Pros: Offers scheduled and scene-based control after integration with a compatible Control4 system.
• Pros: Supports several common lighting, resistive, motor, LED, and CFL load categories within the stated limits.
• Cons: Installation requires work inside an electrical box and may require a qualified electrician.
• Cons: The controlled outlet cannot be used for medical equipment, life-support equipment, electric heaters, or other hazardous automatically activated loads.
• Cons: Wireless performance depends on Zigbee network placement, distance, and building conditions.