Recommended Accessories for Your ZEN53 DC Motor Controller

Get the right accessories to make sure your ZEN53 works well in your installation!

The ZEN53 is great to:

Control DC motors and make your blinds, shades, and awnings smart
Create schedules for morning and evening routines
Automate your shades and awnings based on data from smart sensors, including brightness levels, temperature, and motion
Choose from shutter or venetian mode for your motorized blinds
Installs behind the existing wall switch or at the motor (6-32 VDC power only, momentary button switch required)
700 series Z-Wave chip: stronger mesh network and faster communication
SmartStart and S2 authenticated security for a truly protected smart home
Long Range: if your hub supports Z-Wave Long Range, you'll get incredible direct hub-to-device signal coverage
Pigtail wires included for hassle-free set-up
Built-in signal repeater: helps keep your network quick and reliable
5-year extended warranty when registered and lifetime tech support

The key to any successful installation is prep! Before doing anything, read the instructions included with your ZEN53 and gather the tools you'll need. Check if additional wire or wire nuts are needed to complete the installation.

The recommended wire gauge for your installation is 14 AWG as used in most standard 120 V installations. Other basic electrical tools you may need on hand for the installation include a voltage meter and electrical pliers.

Important: Before installing the motor controller, make sure the ZEN53 is suitable for the location. The maximum load for the ZEN53 is 1.5 A (use with DC motors only). DO NOT CONNECT THIS DEVICE TO 120 VAC LOADS.

Here are a few other things to check before installing your switch:

Use the appropriate wiring diagram! We have wiring diagrams for various installations. If you are unable to match the wiring, please send us images of the wiring available and we will verify if the ZEN53 can be installed.
You will need to calibrate the ZEN53 DC Motor Controller to operate your shades or blinds correctly using Z-Wave control. The default duration for an operating cycle for this device is 60 seconds (for a full up-down cycle). You can calibrate the ZEN53 automatically or manually to set the right duration for up / down or open / close cycles.
Ask a professional. For safety reasons, we don't recommend installing the switch yourself if you're not comfortable with an electrical installation. If you're able to, hire a licensed professional to help with the installation.
Contact us for help. What's on our diagrams might be different than what's in your switch box. In that case, we'll be happy to help create custom wiring instructions for you. Just register your device and then submit a ticket with detailed images of the wiring involved.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions about your ZEN53 DC Motor Controller!