Looking for a solution to automate your reversed polarity DC motor? The ZEN17 Universal Relay can add Z-Wave control to motorized awnings, shades, blinds, and motorized screens! Set up automations based on data from smart sensors, including brightness levels, temperature, and motion.

Check out the instructions below to set up your ZEN17 Universal Relay for a reversed polarity DC Motor:

1. WIRE THE UNIVERSAL RELAY ZEN17

• WIRING TIPS: Always take clear, detailed "before" pictures prior to installing the ZEN17. Should you ever need to restore the original set-up, or reach out to us for help, we will need to verify the original wiring to ensure the installation is correct. Always use the correct screwdriver size for the terminal screws on your Universal Relay and wall switches (if connecting them). Please verify you have the proper electrical tools for cutting, prepping, and stripping electrical wires. If you lack the necessary tools to correctly perform the installation or are unsure which tools to use or how, please hire an electrician to complete the installation for you. Please follow the National Electrical Code and your local safety regulations when performing the installation, including (but not limited to), choosing the correct gauge of jumper wires. 
• POWER OFF: Please verify you have turned off the circuit power in the breaker panel before you start the installation. Keep the Universal Relay unplugged from its power source while performing the installation.
• CONNECT THE UNIVERSAL RELAY: Connect the motor between the C terminal on R1 and the C terminal on R2 on the ZEN17. Connect the NO terminals on R1 and R2 to the positive pole on the power supply. Connect the NC terminals on R1 and R2 to the negative pole on the power supply.
• CONNECT THE SWITCH (OPTIONAL): Wire the common terminal on the switch to the C terminals on both inputs on the ZEN17. Wire the remaining 2 terminals on the switch to S1 and S2 terminals on the ZEN17.
• POWER THE UNIVERSAL RELAY: Connect a dedicated low-voltage power source to the ZEN17 (a power supply like this one will work great). Please do NOT use phone/laptop chargers or Apple accessories with the Universal Relay. NEVER connect AC/DC power and USB power to the ZEN17 at the same time.

2. PROGRAM THE UNIVERSAL RELAY

Here is what you need to best program your device on your Z-Wave hub:

• Add the Universal Relay to your hub:  Hubitat, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Z-Wave General Inclusion
• Enable DC motor mode (parameter 24 needs to be changed to value 1) in the parent ZEN17 device to prevent both relays from being triggered at the same time. Follow the hub-specific steps in the following articles to access and adjust the advanced settings for the ZEN17 Universal Relay: Hubitat, SmartThings, Home Assistant
• Use the R1 child device to actuate one direction of the motor and the R2 child device to actuate the other direction of the motor. Turn the child device off to stop the motor. Feel free to use the timer settings for the relays to automatically start and stop the motor in different positions. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions on your installation!