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'''X10 WS12A and PRO XPD3: Decorator Dimmer Wall Switch Module'''
 
'''X10 WS12A and PRO XPD3: Decorator Dimmer Wall Switch Module'''
 
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;Weight:  0.38 lbs.   
 
;Weight:  0.38 lbs.   
 
;Power Supply:  120VAC @ 60Hz   
 
;Power Supply:  120VAC @ 60Hz   
;Max Load: 500W, incandescent lights only. No appliances.
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;Max Load: 500W, incandescent lights only (i.e. 120V Standard or 120V Halogen). No appliances.
 
;Black Lead: Line
 
;Black Lead: Line
 
;Blue Lead: Load
 
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*Cap off red lead with a wire nut for single switch applications.
 
*Cap off red lead with a wire nut for single switch applications.
 
*Requires [[WS14A|X10 WS14A]] or [[WS14A|PRO XPSS]] Companion Switch for 3-Way applications.
 
*Requires [[WS14A|X10 WS14A]] or [[WS14A|PRO XPSS]] Companion Switch for 3-Way applications.
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;Operating Environment:  Indoors
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;Operating Temperature Range:  32deg to 104deg F (0deg to 40deg C)
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;Operating Humidity Range:  0-90% Relative Humidity
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;Storage Temperature Range:  -4deg to 158deg F (-20deg to 70deg C)
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 27 August 2015

X10 WS12A and PRO XPD3: Decorator Dimmer Wall Switch Module

WS12A
WS12A

Product Pages


Specifications

Weight
0.38 lbs.
Power Supply
120VAC @ 60Hz
Max Load
500W, incandescent lights only (i.e. 120V Standard or 120V Halogen). No appliances.
Black Lead
Line
Blue Lead
Load
Red Lead
Slave/Companion Switch
  • Responds to All Lights On and All Units Off.
  • Cap off red lead with a wire nut for single switch applications.
  • Requires X10 WS14A or PRO XPSS Companion Switch for 3-Way applications.


Operating Environment
Indoors
Operating Temperature Range
32deg to 104deg F (0deg to 40deg C)
Operating Humidity Range
0-90% Relative Humidity
Storage Temperature Range
-4deg to 158deg F (-20deg to 70deg C)



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