IQ Power Switch-PG (3-Way) - Installation Guide - Dated 7-14-2025

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D-309730 IQ Power Switch-PG (3-way) Installation Guide
IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) Installation Guide
Safety information
WARNING:
•
Only qualified professionals must handle electrical wiring and devices.
•
Install and use this product in accordance with applicable electrical codes and regulations in your region.
•
The device is designed for indoor use in dry locations only.
•
Do not use inductive loads with this device.
•
Keep this manual as it contains important technical data, testing, and troubleshooting information which may
be useful after installation is complete.
•
Do not disassemble the product or attempt to make repairs yourself. Doing so may result in electric shock and
void the limited warranty.
•
If you require assistance, contact our after-sales services.
•
Do not exceed the maximum rated power of this device. For further information, see Specifications
.
•
The maximum current limit of the device is 5 A. Do not exceed the 5 A limit, as it may damage the device and
cause it no longer function.
•
If a direct short is created on the output, the device is damaged and no longer function.
•
Make sure to use this product together with a 15 A circuit breaker in the upstream.
•
Do not use smart lights and smart bulbs with the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way).
•
Aluminum wiring is not compatible with the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way). Do not use aluminum wiring when
you install the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way).
•
Existing electrical wiring may be different from that illustrated in this guide and must be checked by qualified
professionals.
Overview
The IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) is a wireless smart device that lets you control your indoor lighting remotely
through your control panel. For panels that are compatible with the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way), see https://
bit.ly/3PwPksX
.
Figure 1:
Overview
Callout
Description
1
LED indicator
2
Load wire colored red
3
Neutral wire colored white
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Description
4
Line (hot) wire colored black
5
Traveler wire colored yellow
6
Bottom button. For more information, see
Device operation.
7
Top button. For more information, see
Device operation.
Compatible panels
For panels that are compatible with the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way), see https://bit.ly/3PwPksX
.
The IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) is also compatible with IQ panels in fallback mode, with the limitations reported in
the following table.
Panels
Firmware
Limitations
IQ Panel 4, IQ4 Hub, and IQ4
NS
4.5.1
•
Hidden
option not available
•
OTA update not available
IQ PRO
4.3.0
•
Hidden
option not available
•
OTA update not available
•
Local schedule and rules are not supported from
Alarm.Com
app: only Cloud based rules and schedules are
supported.
Installing the device
WARNING:
Before installing the device, make sure that the electrical supply to the area is turned off. Failure
to do so may result in electric shock or serious injury.
Note
:
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This device uses copper alloys in the terminal. Do not install with aluminum wiring.
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This device requires both line (hot) and neural to operate. If you do not have line (hot) and neutral wires,
additional wiring is required.
-
The traveler wire connected to the
Traveler
terminal of the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) must not exceed
30 m (98 ft).
1.
Turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
2.
Connect the device as follow:
a.
If you need to control one light from one place, see
Controlling one light from one place (single pole
operation).
b.
If you need to control one light from two places, see
Controlling one light from two places (3-way
operation).
c.
If you need to control one light from two places with two IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way), see
Controlling one
light from two places with two IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) (3-way operation).
d.
If you need to control one light from three places, see
Controlling one light from three places (4-way
operation).
3.
Mount the device with the screws and attach the faceplate, see
Figure 2. If you are using an electric
screwdriver, set the torque it to 1.2 Nm of torque to avoid overtightening the screws.
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Compatible panels Figure 2:
Mounting the device
4.
Turn power on at the circuit breaker.
Controlling one light from one place (single pole operation)
If you need to control one light from one place, see
Figure 3 and
Figure 4.
WARNING:
Before installing the device, make sure that the electrical supply to the area is turned off. Failure
to do so may result in electric shock or serious injury.
Figure 3:
Wiring diagram to control one light from one place through the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) (single
pole operation)
Callout
Description
1
Electrical panel
2
Neutral wire colored white
3
Line (hot) wire colored black
4
Ground wire colored green
5
IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way)
6
Lights
3
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Installing the device Figure 4:
Connecting the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) to control one light from one place (single pole
operation)
Controlling one light from two places (3-way operation)
If you need to control one light from two places, see
Figure 5 and
Figure 6.
WARNING:
Before installing the device, make sure that the electrical supply to the area is turned off. Failure
to do so may result in electric shock or serious injury.
Figure 5:
Wiring diagram to control one light from two places through one IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) (3-
way operation)
Callout
Description
1
Electrical panel
2
Neutral wire
3
Line (hot) wire
4
Ground wire
5
Traditional 3-way switch
6
Ground terminal
7
Common terminal
8
OUT terminal
9
IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way)
10
Lights
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Installing the device Figure 6:
Connecting the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) to control one light from two places (3-way operation)
Controlling one light from two places with two IQ Power Switch-PG (3
way) (3-way operation)
If you need to control one light from two places with two IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way), see
Figure 7 and
Figure 8.
WARNING:
Before installing the device, make sure that the electrical supply to the area is turned off. Failure
to do so may result in electric shock or serious injury.
Figure 7:
Wiring diagram to control one light from two places through two IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) (3-
way operation)
Callout
Description
1
Electrical panel
2
Neutral wire colored white
3
Line (hot) wire colored black
4
Ground wire colored green
5
IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way)
6
Lights
5
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Installing the device Figure 8:
Connecting two IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) to control one light from two places (3-way operation)
Controlling one light from three places (4-way operation)
If you need to control one light from three places, see
Figure 9 and
Figure 10
.
WARNING:
Before installing the device, make sure that the electrical supply to the area is turned off. Failure
to do so may result in electric shock or serious injury.
Figure 9:
Wiring diagram to control one light from three places through the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) (4-
way operation)
Callout
Description
1
Electrical panel
2
Neutral wire
3
Line (hot) wire
4
Ground wire
5
Traditional 3-way switch
6
Ground terminal
7
Common terminal
8
OUT terminal
9
Traditional 4-way switch
10
IN terminal
11
OUT terminal
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Installing the device Callout
Description
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Lights
Figure 10:
Connecting the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) to control one light from three places (4-way
operation)
Enrolling the device with
Auto Learn Devices
Before you begin:
Ensure power is connected to the device.
To enroll a PowerG device on the IQ panel using the
Auto Learn Devices
feature, complete the following steps.
1.
On the IQ panel menu, tap
Settings
>
Advanced Settings
, enter the installer code then tap
Installation
>
Devices
>
Automation Devices
>
Auto Learn Devices
.
2.
Press and hold both up and down buttons on the switch for 2 seconds or until the LED indicator turns
orange.
3.
Release both buttons: the LED turns off. The device enters enrollment mode, and notifies the panel the start
of enrollment.
4.
When the panel recognizes the device, tap
OK
on the pop-up window that appears. Set the device details in
the next configuration pop-up window.
For more information, see
Configuring the device options.
5.
Optional:
Enter the PIN code on the product label for increased security during enrollment. The device does
not pair with the panel if you enter an incorrect PIN code.
6.
Tap
Pair
.
The device enrolls successfully and the IQ panel returns to previous menu.
If the device does not automatically enroll, perform a factory reset as indicated in the
Resetting the device section.
Enrolling the device with
Add PowerG
Before you begin:
Ensure power is not connected to the device.
Use the
Add PowerG
feature to enroll the device on the IQ panel, by entering the device ID or scanning the QR
code on the device package.
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Enrolling the device with Auto Learn Devices To enroll a PowerG device on the IQ panel using the
Add PowerG
feature, complete the following steps.
1.
On the IQ panel menu, tap
Settings
>
Advanced Settings
, enter the installer code then tap
Installation
>
Devices
>
Automation Devices
>
Add PowerG
.
2.
Enter the device id in the
Sensor ID
field, or tap
Scan QR Code
and scan the QR code on the device package.
3.
Set device details. For more information, see
Configuring the device options.
4.
Optional:
Enter the PIN code on the product label for increased security during enrollment. The device does
not pair with the panel if you enter an incorrect PIN code.
5.
Tap
Pair
.
6.
Power on the device.
The device enrolls successfully.
Considerations when you enroll a device
The following considerations apply when you enroll a PowerG device on the IQ panel, using the
Auto Learn
Devices
or
Add PowerG
feature.
•
If you keep the buttons pressed after the LED indicator turns off, the device does not enter enrollment mode,
and you need to re-initiate the enrollment process.
•
If the connection is successful, the PowerG signal strength displays on the device and the enrolled status on the
control panel.
For more information, see Local diagnostic test
.
•
If the connection fails, a
Not enrolled
status displays on the control panel.
Configuring the device options
Table 1
shows the options that you can configure when enroll the device on the IQ panel.
To change the device option after you enrolled the device, on the IQ panel menu, tap
Settings
>
Advanced
Settings
enter the installer code then tap
Installation
>
Devices
>
Automation Devices
>
Edit Device
.
Table 1:
Configuration options
Option
Description
Activation LED
Sets the LED indicator operation mode.
•
Enabled
: Green LED on when the load is on. LED off when the load is off.
•
Disabled
: The LED indicator is always off.
Note
:
Local diagnostic test, and activation of the delay off timer, overrides this set
up.
•
Always Enabled
: Green LED on when AC is present. LED off when AC is absent. This
mode allows to find the device location in the dark.
Optional settings:
Enabled
(default),
Disabled
, and
Always Enabled
.
Automation
Sets the time that the device’s load switches on and off automatically.
•
None
: Automation is disabled
•
Evening
: The device’s load switches on at 7 PM and switches off at 11 PM
•
Night
: The device’s load switches on at 11 PM and switches off at 6 AM of next day
Optional settings:
None
(default),
Evening
, and
Night
.
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Considerations when you enroll a device Table 1:
Configuration options
Option
Description
Delay
Sets the delay off timer.
Optional settings:
0 Minutes
(disabled), and
1 Minutes
to
30 Minutes
. Default:
5 Minutes
.
Hidden
Allows to hidden the device when you have another device that control the same light.
Optional settings:
No
(default), and
Yes
.
Local diagnostic test
After power-up the device automatically enters Test Mode for 15 minutes.
In Test Mode the device shows the strength of the PowerG signal, each time you press the device button.
The following table displays the received signal strength indication.
Table 2:
Signal strength indication
LED response
Reception
Green LED blinks
Strong
Yellow LED blinks
Good
Red LED blinks
Poor
No blinks
No communication
Important
:
Reliable reception must be assured. Therefore, poor signal strength is not acceptable. If you
receive a poor signal from the device, relocate it and re-test until a strong signal strength is received.
Note
:
It is recommended to have a strong signal strength and you must verify the signal strength using the
control panel’s diagnostic test. For detailed Diagnostics Test instructions, refer to the control panel installer
guide.
Checking the PowerG signal strength of the device
To check the PowerG signal strength of a PowerG device on the IQ panel, complete the following steps.
1.
Ensure that the device is powered on.
2.
On the IQ panel menu, tap
Settings
>
Advanced Settings
, enter the installer code then tap
System Tests
>
PowerG Test
>
Run
.
LED indicator
The information displayed by the LED indicator depends on the
Activation LED
option. For more information, see
Configuring the device options.
Note
:
When you power up the device, the LED indicator displays the PowerG signal strength for 15 minutes.
For more information, see Local diagnostic test
.
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Local diagnostic test Table 3: LED indicator information
LED indicator
Activation LED
: Enabled
Activation LED
: Disabled
Activation LED
: Always
Enabled
Steady green
The light is on
Not applicable
AC power is present
Off
The light is off
Not applicable
AC power is absent
Three orange blinks
Delay off timer activated. For more information, see
Device operation.
Device operation
Table 4:
Device operation
Action
Initial status
Function
Light on
Turns the light off
Short press any button
Light off
Turns the light on
Double press the bottom button
Light on
Turns the light off after the delay off timer
expires: the preset is 5 minutes. For more
information, see
Configuring the device
options
.
Note
:
It applies the delay off timer of
the device where you performed the
action.
Short press the bottom button
Delay off timer in progress
Cancels the delay off timer, and turns the
light off
Short press the top button
Delay off timer in progress
Cancels the delay off timer, and keeps the
light on
Additional behavior of the device
Table 5:
Additional behavior of the device
Event
Behavior
Control the light on or off using the built-in buttons
The IQ Panel updates the status in 10 seconds
When you enroll the device
The IQ Panel enrolls the device as a PowerG device
When you remove power from the device
The IQ panel updates the device status to unreachable
in 14 minutes
When you restore power to the device
The IQ panel automatically updates the device status to
normal in 5 minutes
When the device loses and then restores the
communication with the panel
The IQ panel updates the device status to normal in 5
minutes
Resetting the device
1.
Press and hold both device buttons for at least 2 seconds. The LED indicator turns orange to indicate a long
press.
2.
Release briefly and press and hold both device buttons again for 5 seconds until the LED turns red and
flashes 3 times to indicate a back to factory default reset.
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Device operation Note
:
After you reset a device back to factory default, you must delete it from the panel and re-enroll the
device.
Troubleshooting
WARNING:
You must meet the applicable electrical codes and regulations in your region when you change
the wiring.
WARNING:
Only a service person can change electrical wiring.
The panel displays the
Main Processor Communication Trouble message
Ensure you have correctly connected all electrical wires to the device.
The panel displays the
Unreachable message
•
The device has no AC power. Check the electrical wires and ensure power is supplied correctly to the device.
•
The device has no connection to the panel.
-
Check that installation environment has not changed.
-
Check that PowerG signal strength is
Strong
or
Good
. If it is
Poor
or
No Signal
, consider using a PowerG
repeater.
-
Contact the dealer or tech support.
The panel displays the
Not Networked message
You may have not enrolled correctly the device using the
Add PowerG
feature. Check that you entered the correct
Sensor ID
, and
PIN
, if used.
Light flickering
•
Light has a bad connection.
Light does not turn on and LED indicator does not turn on
•
Check if circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
•
Check if the light is burned out or if the light neutral connection is wired correctly.
You can power on the Light but LED indicator does not turn on
•
The IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) is not configured.
•
Reset the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) and re-enroll on the panel.
Unable to control the light remotely
Check if the IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) is enrolled on the panel and ensure the wiring is correct.
Specifications
Frequency range
912-919 MHz
Communication protocol
PowerG
Power supply
120 V at 60 Hz
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Troubleshooting Standby power consumption
<1 W
Maximum load power
Incandescent 600 W, CFL and LED 300 W
Maximum load current
5 A
Maximum noise
24 dB at 30 cm
Operating humidity
0 to 85%, non condensing
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Wiring
Direct wire connection, wire gauge 16 AWG
Dimensions (L x W x H)
116.84 mm x 72.9 mm x 43.94 mm (4.6 in. x 2.87 in. x
1.73 in.)
Weight
115.7 g (4.14 oz)
Compliance with standards
IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) complies with the following standards:
IQSWH3W-PG
FCC (912 to 919 MHz)
: 47CFR part 15
ISED Canada (912 to 919 MHz)
: ICES-003
ETL
: UL 60730-1:2016 Ed.5
CSA
: E60730-1:2015 Ed.5+A1
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
The product’s electromagnetic radiated emissions have been tested to conform to the applicable FCC Rules and
Regulations:
FCC 47 CFR Part 15: Subpart B
.
The test results have been evaluated by
UL Verification Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Song Shan Lake Branch
laboratory and are covered in the test report No.:
4791354481-5-EMC-1 and 4791354481-1
.
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
Qolsys Inc. (Johnson Controls) – 1919 S Bascom Ave., Suite 600 – Campbell, CA – 95008 USA – Phone: (408) 857-8415
– Website: https://www.qolsys.com
FCC and ISED Canada compliance statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be
received or that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'ISED Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
To comply with FCC Section 1.1310 for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields and ISED Canada
requirements, implement the following instruction:
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Compliance with standards A distance of at least 20 cm between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during the operation of
the equipment.
Le dispositif doit être placé à une distance d'au moins 20 cm à partir de toutes les personnes au cours de son
fonctionnement normal. Les antennes utilisées pour ce produit ne doivent pas être situés ou exploités conjointement avec
une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
Note
:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Contains FCC ID: 2AB2Q-1312PSIP and IC: 10256A-1312PSIP
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance (DSC) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
UL/ULC notes
The IQ Power Switch-PG (3 way) has been listed by ETL for home automation applications in accordance with the
requirements in the Standards UL 60730-1:2016 Ed.5 for contacts and switches. Use this device only in conjunction
with compatible wireless receivers. After installation, verify the product functionality with the compatible receiver
used.
Safety instructions
Read the safety information before you install the equipment.
The equipment shall be installed and used within an environment that provides the pollution degree max 2 and
over voltages category II in non-hazardous locations, indoor only.
The equipment is designed to be installed by SERVICE PERSONS only; (SERVICE PERSON is defined as a person
having the appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards to which that person
may be exposed in performing a task and of measures to minimize the risks to that person or other persons).
This equipment is to be installed or used in accordance with local electrical codes and regulations. The equipment
is to be installed in an indoor dry location. Exposure to weather or corrosive conditions may damage the
equipment.
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