Occupancy switch OS310U wiring question
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04-18-16, 03:16 PM
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Occupancy switch OS310U wiring question
Hi. I have a similar OS310U wiring question. I have two 3-way Switches controlling one light. The power source comes in at the light. So, both 3-way-Switch boxes have only 1 RED, 1 BLACK, 1 WHITE and the GROUND. I can't figure out, based on any of Cooper's instructions, if I can replace one of these 3-way switches with the OS310U Occupancy Switch if the power source is at the light. Can you help?
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04-18-16, 05:02 PM
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You have two dead end three way switches. At one of the switches.... the common terminal will be always hot(line). At the other switch the common will be switched(load). You do not have the required neutral you need at either switch location.
If both three way switches connect directly to the light.... then the wiring can be changed to accommodate that switch.
Without taking the connections apart at the light.... we need to know what's there. I would assume 2) three wire cables and 1) two wire cable.
Basic diagram.....
If both three way switches connect directly to the light.... then the wiring can be changed to accommodate that switch.
Without taking the connections apart at the light.... we need to know what's there. I would assume 2) three wire cables and 1) two wire cable.
Basic diagram.....
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Hi! Thanks for the quick reply! Correct, at the light there are 2 x 3-wires and 1 X 2-wire. (the power source).
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04-18-16, 07:08 PM
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On a second look.... this switch requires 4 wires from the light to the switch box to maintain three way control..... hot, neutral, switched out and 3W switching.
If you use two of these switches it would work with your wiring.
If you use two of these switches it would work with your wiring.
