WaveLinx Pro
PAIR button functionality
Using the PAIR button on the Wireless Area Controller allows you to add or
remove devices to the WaveLinx system, reset building network login information
and restore factory defaults.
The WaveLinx Wireless Area Controller 2 has two pushbuttons that allow for
several administrative functions. These functions should be used with caution!
Function
Button
Enter Pairing Mode
Pair
Exit Pairing Mode
Pair
(if pairing mode is
still active)
Remove Unassigned
Pair
Devices
Reboot/Soft Reset
Reset
(Inset Button)
Authentication and
Reset
Wi-Fi Configuration
(Inset Button)
Reset
Reset factory
Reset (Inset
defaults
Button)
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December 2021
Press Length
Press and
802.15.4 and LAN LEDs flash
release
(1 second)
Press and
802.15.4 LED ON steady
release
(1 second)
LAN LED returns to OFF or ON
dependent on connection to Ethernet
and configuration.
Press and hold
802.15.4 LED flashes rapidly (.25 sec
for 4 seconds
ON/.25 sec OFF) when the button is held
recommended
for the allotted time and continues until
(>2 sec. to
the devices have been commanded to
<=10 sec.)
leave the network.
802.15.4 LED will turn ON steady once
there are no devices remaining in the
Construction Area.
Press and
All LEDs turn OFF after button release.
release
As device reboots, LEDs may turn ON
(1 second)
and OFF during reboot.
Once reboot completes (approximately
1 minute), Power/Health LED and
802.15.4 LED should be ON steady.
Other LEDs may also be on dependent
on WAC2 configuration.
Press and hold
Wi-Fi LED flashes rapidly (.25 sec
for 4 seconds
ON/.75 sec OFF) when the button is held
recommended
for the allotted time.
(>2 sec. to
Wi-Fi LED turns OFF for 1 second when
<= 5 sec.)
button is released and then blinks .5sec
ON/ .5 sec OFF for 5 seconds while the
WAC2 clears the settings.
Wi-Fi LED turns ON steady when
process is complete.
Press and hold
The Wi-Fi LED starts flashing after 2
for 8 seconds
seconds.
recommended
All of the LEDs except for BT will flash
(>5 sec. to
(.5 seconds ON/ .5 seconds OFF) when
<=10 sec.)
the button is held for the allotted time.
The Power/Health LED will turn OFF
when the button is released, and other
LEDs will stop flashing.
After a short delay, additional LEDs may
turn OFF and the WAC will reboot.
Once reboot completes (approximately
1 minute), Power/Health LED and
802.15.4 LED, and the Wi-Fi LED should
be ON steady. Other LEDs may also be
on dependent on connections.
WAC LED feedback
Wireless Area Controller (WAC2-POE)
Device outcome
Paired devices will exhibit paired
behavior described in the device
reference sheets. Unpaired devices can
pair with the Wireless Area Controller if
they are in pairing mode.
Paired devices will start operation within
the construction grouping. Lighting
still in the default construction area
will turn on to a 100% level or operate
from paired wallstations and occupancy
sensor controls.
Devices still in the default construction
area will leave the WaveLinx network.
Devices will remain in previous
commanded state during reboot, rejoin
the WAC2 upon reboot completion and
continue their normal behavior.
Programmed settings are retained
during a reboot.
No effect on devices. The following
data will be cleared and reset to factory
defaults:
• Wi-Fi Access Point settings
• Wi-Fi Client settings
All programming will be cleared for the
Wireless Area Controller and reset to
factory defaults including:
• Removing all 802.15.4 device pairing
• All user accounts
• Clearing user-uploaded custom
certificates
• Network configuration including:
• Wi-Fi client settings
• Wi-Fi access point settings
• Ethernet settings
• Clearing all programming including
area and zone designations
• Resetting WAC name to default
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