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=='''X10 WS13A and PRO XPS3: Decorator Non-Dimming Appliance Wall Switch Module'''==
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*Responds to All Lights On and All Units Off.
 
*Responds to All Lights On and All Units Off.
*Requires [[WS14A|X10 WS14A]] or [[WS14A|PRO XPSS]] Companion Switch for 3-Way applications.
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*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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==Troubleshooting FAQS==
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[[Three Way Switch Emulation|I have a light that I would like to control from two different switches, but right now it only has one switch. Can X10 help me without rewiring?]]
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[[Switches Get Warm In Normal Operation|I've noticed that my wall switch module feels quite warm to the touch. Is this normal, and is it safe? ]]
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[[Switches Get Warm In Normal Operation|If I mount multiple dimmer switches right next to each other, does that reduce the maximum load they can safely handle? ]]
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[[Modules Work in Some Locations but not Others|Why do some modules work in some outlets and not in others?]]
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[[Modules Turn On or Off by Themselves|Why do some modules sometimes turn on and off by themselves?]]
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[[Wall Switches Hum|My wall switches are installed and appear to be working properly, but they emit an audible hum. Why does this happen? Is this normal? ]]
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[[Switch Turns On But Not Off|Why does my Wall Switch Module turn on but not off?]]
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[[Switch Turns Off But Not On|Why does my Wall Switch Module turn off but not on?]]
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[[256 Possible Addresses|Since there are 256 possible addresses, am I limited to 256 controlled devices?]]
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[[Noise on 3-way Traveler Wires|My WS13A and a WS14A are setup for a 3-way application with fluorescent lights.  My WS14a will only turn the light off.  Why?]]
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[[Noise on 3-way Traveler Wires|My WS12A and a WS14A are setup for a 3-way application with incandescent lights. My WS14A does not control the light properly. Why? ]]
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[[What_Is_The_Wattage_Capability_For_X10_Wall_Switches|What is the wattage capability for X10 wall switches?]]
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[[Pop The Rocker Panel Off With A Screwdriver|Where are the House and Unit Code dials on my Decorator-style wall switch?]]

Latest revision as of 19:07, 27 August 2015

X10 WS13A and PRO XPS3: Decorator Non-Dimming Appliance Wall Switch Module

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Product Pages


Specifications

Weight
0.38 lbs.
Power Supply
120VAC @ 60Hz
Max Load
20-amp devices at 120V, control up to 2,400 watts
Connection Requirement
Neutral Wire


  • Responds to All Lights On and All Units Off.
  • 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)



Related Articles

Wall Switch Modules


Troubleshooting FAQS

I have a light that I would like to control from two different switches, but right now it only has one switch. Can X10 help me without rewiring?

I've noticed that my wall switch module feels quite warm to the touch. Is this normal, and is it safe?

If I mount multiple dimmer switches right next to each other, does that reduce the maximum load they can safely handle?

Why do some modules work in some outlets and not in others?

Why do some modules sometimes turn on and off by themselves?

My wall switches are installed and appear to be working properly, but they emit an audible hum. Why does this happen? Is this normal?

Why does my Wall Switch Module turn on but not off?

Why does my Wall Switch Module turn off but not on?

Since there are 256 possible addresses, am I limited to 256 controlled devices?

My WS13A and a WS14A are setup for a 3-way application with fluorescent lights. My WS14a will only turn the light off. Why?

My WS12A and a WS14A are setup for a 3-way application with incandescent lights. My WS14A does not control the light properly. Why?

What is the wattage capability for X10 wall switches?

Where are the House and Unit Code dials on my Decorator-style wall switch?