Ajax 101871.140.BL3 CenterButton (1-gang) [120] black

Ajax 101871.140.BL3 CenterButton (1-gang) [120] black

Product Details

CenterButton (1-gang) [120] is the touch panel for the middle positions of a multi-gang Ajax LightSwitch — the seats with a neighbor on both sides. Ajax's own wording is that it is used when the switch is installed between the device set.

That is the whole difference from the other two panels, and it is a physical one: at 1.79 inches wide it is the narrowest of the three, because it needs no finished edge on either side. SoloButton is the widest, for a switch standing alone; SideButton sits at the left or right end of a bank and carries one finished edge. Fit the wrong one and the plate will not close up correctly. Ajax LightSwitch is a modular system rather than a single product: a complete switch is a LightCore relay behind the wall plus a touch-sensitive button panel on the face, held in a frame when two or more sit together. All three are sold separately.

Everything else matches the rest of the range: the whole face is the sensor, it responds to a hand approaching within about half an inch, a soft backlight locates it in the dark, and the panel houses the switch's radio antennas.

Ordering a bank of switches: an N-seat run takes one Frame (N seats), N LightCore relays, two SideButtons for the two ends, and N−2 CenterButtons for the middle. A 2-seat frame therefore takes two SideButtons and no CenterButton; a 5-seat frame takes two SideButtons and three CenterButtons. Supplied in the black finish; the same panel is stocked in the other seven finishes as 101870.140.WH3 (white), 101872.140.GP3 (graphite), 101873.140.GR3 (grey), 101874.140.IV3 (ivory), 101875.140.FG3 (fog), 101876.140.OY3 (oyster), 101877.140.OL3 (olive).

Features

• For the middle seats of a multi-gang set — a neighbor on both sides
• Narrowest of the three panels at 1.79″ wide
• Requires a frame and at least three seats to be the right choice
• Touch-sensitive panel — the whole face responds, not just a small spot
• Contactless control: responds to an approaching hand at about 0.5 in
• Soft LED backlight for locating the switch in the dark, switchable off in settings
• Childproofing — the touch panel can be disabled from the app
• Auto switch-off timer, adjustable from 1 second to 2 hours
• Triggers Ajax automation scenarios
• Houses the sensor and the dual radio antennas
• Eight finishes: white, black, graphite, grey, ivory, fog, oyster, olive
• Jeweller radio up to 3,600 ft with an Ajax hub or range extender
• Requires one LightCore relay per button — sold separately

Specifications

Technical
Part Type	Touch-sensitive panel for a 1-gang LightSwitch, middle position in a multi-gang set
Position in the Set	Used when the switch is installed between the device set
Required Companion Parts	One LightCore (1-gang) [120] or LightCore (3-way) [120] relay, plus a frame for the set
Not Used For	Standalone switches — use SoloButton (1-gang) [120]; end positions — use SideButton (1-gang) [120]
Power Supply Voltage	120 V~, 60 Hz
Neutral Wire	Not required
Average Consumption	Up to 200 mW
Maximum Power	Up to 500 W (incandescent) | up to 250 W (CFL / LED)
Minimum Load Power	20 W (for LED appliances)
Maximum Load Current	4.2 A
Overcurrent Protection	More than 5 A
Temperature Protection	More than 140 °F
Protection Against Incompatible Appliances	Triggers when the load is insufficient; a capacitor is bundled for low-power loads
Contactless Control	Activated when a hand gets as close as 0.5 in from the panel
Night Backlight	Optional, can be turned off in the device settings
Childproofing	Touch panel can be disabled from the Ajax apps
Auto Switch-Off Timer	Adjustable from 1 second to 2 hours
Finishes	White, black, graphite, grey, ivory, fog, oyster, olive
Communication Technology	Jeweller — proprietary two-way wireless protocol
Frequency Bands	905.0–926.5 MHz
Maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP)	Up to 20 mW
Radio Signal Modulation	GFSK
Radio Communication Range	Up to 3,600 ft between the device and a hub or range extender in open space
Encrypted Communication	Block encryption with a dynamic key
Form Factor	NA form factor (120)

Physical
Panel Dimensions	4.5″ × 1.79″ × 0.42″
Panel Weight	1.11 oz
SoloButton Dimensions (for comparison)	4.53″ × 2.8″ × 0.42″
CenterButton Dimensions (for comparison)	4.5″ × 1.79″ × 0.42″
SideButton Dimensions (for comparison)	4.5″ × 2.28″ × 0.42″
Finish	Black
Operating Temperature Range	14 °F to 104 °F
Operating Humidity	Up to 75%, no condensation
Protection Class	IP20
Certification and Compliance	FCC ID 2AX5VLCORENA1 | CSA C22.2 No. 284:16 Ed. 1 | UL 773A Ed. 6
Warranty	24 months

Specifications subject to change.

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