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In-Wall Manageable

Switch/Dimmer

Model: mFi-LD

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks

™

mFi®Switch,

model mFi-LD. The mFi Switch is a capacitive touch switch that

can be configured as an on/off switch or a light dimmer. It is

designed for integration with the mFiController software for

energy monitoring and configuration via Wi-Fi.

This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through

the hardware installation and software configuration. The

warranty terms are also included in this Quick Start Guide. For

details on using the mFi Controller or to download the mFi

Controller software, visit www.ubnt.com/mfi

Package Contents

mFi Switch Wall Plate

In-Wall Manageable

Switch/Dimmer

Model: mFi-LD

Wire Nuts

(Qty. 4)

Quick Start Guide

operation within legal frequency channels, output power, indoor cabling requirements, and

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements

• Phillips screwdriver

• Wire stripper/cutter

• Needle-nose pliers (Optional)

IMPORTANT: The mFi Switch is to be installed by

a qualified electrician in accordance with local

electrical codes and regulations.

WARNING: TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK OR DEATH; turn off

power at the circuit breaker or fuse before installing.

Wiring Overview

Hot (Black)

Ground (Green)

Load (Red)

Neutral (White)

120V, 60 Hz

* Only use incandescent, halogen, dimmable CFL, or

dimmable LED lamps when the mFi Switch is configured

as a light dimmer. Maximum Load is 5A in Dimmer mode.

Hardware Overview

Initialize

Button

Air Gap

Switch

Status LED

Wall Plate Mounting Slots

Interface Description

LED

The Status LED has four primary states:

• Solid yellow When first powered on in

factory default mode.

• Flashing yellow Connecting to a Wi-Fi

network.

• Solid blue Successfully connected to mFi

Controller.

• Flashing blue Connecting to mFi Controller.

INIT

Initialize Button Restores to factory default

settings. Press and hold until the LED alternates

colors to restore the device.

POWER

Air Gap Switch Disconnects power and resets

the device. Pull the Air Gap Switch out to

disconnect power and push the switch back in

to restore power.

When configured as a light dimmer, disconnect

power before replacing bulbs.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel, and

verify that the power is off.

2. Identify and label the wiring in the wall box. There should

be three wires and a ground wire. If there is no Neutral wire,

run a new circuit containing a Neutral line.

Hot

Load

Neutral

Ground

Electrical Switch Wall Box

Note: Wiring colors may be different from the

illustration. Be sure to verify the wiring before

continuing.

3. Prepare the wiring in the wall box by stripping away

12mm(½") of insulation from the end of each wire.

12 mm (½")

4. Connect the mFi Switch wires to the wall box wires and

secure each connection with a Wire Nut.

a. Connect the Red wire of the mFi Switch to the Load wire

of the wall box.

b. Connect the White wire of the mFi Switch to the Neutral

wire of the wall box.

c. Connect the Black wire of the mFi Switch to the Hot

wire of the wall box.

d. Connect the Green wire of the mFi Switch to the Ground

wire of the wall box.

Note: Orient the mFi Switch with the LED located

at the bottom.

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5. Bend and form the wires to fit into the wall box. Ensure the

wires are properly positioned to allow adequate room for

the mFi Switch.

6. Place the mFi Switch inside the wall box and ensure the

yoke is mounted flush with the wall for proper fitting of the

Wall Plate. Secure the mFi Switch with the two screws.

Note: Do not over-tighten or rely on the force of

the screws to pull the mFi Switch into the wall

box. If the wall box does not have enough room

to accommodate the mFi Switch and the wiring,

replace the wall box with a deeper or wider box.

7. Mount the Wall Plate by aligning the mounting clips with

the Wall Plate Mounting Slots on the mFi Switch. Press the

Wall Plate into position until the mounting clips snap into

place. If you are using your own wall plate, secure it with

two screws.

8. Turn on power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel.

Configuring the mFi Switch via Wi-Fi

To configure the mFi Switch, you must access it via Wi-Fi from a

computer. The mFi Switch has a default SSID (wireless network

name) labeled mFi followed by the last six characters of the

MAC address.

Windows

1. Go to Connect to Network.

- Windows 8 Click the Network

icon.

- Windows 7 Right-click the Network icon.

- Windows Vista Go to Start > Connect To.

- Windows XP Right-click the Wireless Network

icon in the System Tray (lower right corner of the

screen). Click View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select the wireless network (SSID) that begins with mFi

and then click Connect. Go to Accessing the Configuration

Portal.

Mac

1. Click the AirPort icon in the menu bar (top right side of

the screen).

2. Select the wireless network (SSID) that begins with mFi.

Once connected, the AirPort icon will change from gray

to solid black.

Accessing the Configuration Portal

1. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.2.20 in

the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).

2. You may receive a security certificate warning. Click

Proceed Anyway.

3. The Configuration Portal will appear. Select the wireless

network name (SSID) of your existing wireless network

from the drop-down list. To refresh the list, click the blue

arrows on the right.

4. Enter your Wi-Fi security credentials. The options that

appear are based on the encryption method used on your

Wi-Fi network.

5. Enter your mFi Controller settings:

• Address The IP address and http port used by

the Controller. (The port is usually 6080, for

example: 1.1.1.1:6080 or mfi.acme.com:6080).

• User The username used to log in to the

Controller.

• Password The password used to log in to the

Controller.

Note: Remove the Controller checkmark if you need

to enter the Controller settings later. This can be

done via the embedded UI or layer 2 adoption.

6. Click Apply.

7. A flashing yellow checkmark will appear while the

mFiSwitch is attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

It will appear green once the mFi Switch is connected.

8. If a Controller was specified, a flashing yellow checkmark

will appear while the mFi Switch is attempting to connect

to the Controller. It will appear green once the mFi Switch

is connected.

9. Reconnect your computer to your wireless network by

selecting the SSID from your wireless network utility.

10. If a Controller was specified, access the Controller. The

mFiSwitch will appear as a mFi Switch

icon in the left

panel under the Drag on to Map heading. You can position

the mFi Switch in the appropriate location.

For additional details on the mFi Controller software, please

refer to the mFi User Guide available on our website at:

documentation.ubnt.com/mfi

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Introduction Installation Requirements Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ mFi® Switch, model mFi-LD. The mFi Switch is a capacitive touch switch that can be configured as an on/off switch or a light dimmer. It is designed for integration with the mFi Controller software for energy monitoring and configuration via Wi-Fi. • Phillips screwdriver • Wire stripper/cutter Hardware Installation 1. Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse panel, and verify that the power is off. 2.
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Configuring Dimmer Mode Specifications By default, the mFi Switch is set to Switch mode. To use the mFi Switch as a light dimmer, perform the following steps: 1. On the mFi Controller site map, click the mFi Switch icon associated with the mFi Switch you would like to configure. 2. Click the Configuration icon. mFi Switch 110.8 x 71 x 67.7 mm (4.32 x 2.8 x 2.67 in) Dimensions Limited Warranty Disclaimer Note 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3.