Using Meljac Wall Switches with Smart Wireless Control System

 

Meljac Wall Switches are beautifully crafted wall switches. However, they are simple mechanical switches. So, how can you benefit from the look and feel of a mechanical switch and integrate them into a smart lighting control solution?

Insteon offers a way to convert any mechanical switch into a smart switch. By installing an Insteon Micro Module between the switch and the load it is controlling, you can continue controlling the fixture from the mechanical switch but you can also remotely control the fixture from another Insteon controller (keypad, sensor, mobile app, etc).

The Micro Module senses the mechanical switching as an input and then turns the fixture on or off. The Micro Module also broadcasts the control commands which also allows you to create a virtual multi-way circuit (when actuating the mechanical switch, Micro Module could simultaneously control another Insteon fixture not directly wired to the switch box).

The wiring diagrams in this article detail installation for Micro Modules with Meljac switches that have an indicator light. If your Meljac switch does not have an indicator light, simply ignore that part of the wiring.

 

Toggle Switch Wiring

Place Micro Module in latching mode to ensure functionality with your Meljac toggle switch.

  1. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module beeps

  2. Press and hold the set button a second time

  3. Press and hold the set button a third time

  4. Tap the set button six times

  5. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module double-beeps.

 

Single-Momentary Wiring

Place Micro Module in single-momentary mode to ensure functionality with your Meljac push-button switch.

  1. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module beeps

  2. Press and hold the set button a second time

  3. Press and hold the set button a third time

  4. Tap the set button four times

  5. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module double-beeps

 

Dual-Momentary Wiring

Place Micro Module in dual-momentary mode to ensure functionality with your Meljac dual-push button switch.

  1. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module beeps

  2. Press and hold the set button a second time

  3. Press and hold the set button a third time

  4. Tap the set button five times

  5. Press and hold the set button until Micro Module double-beeps