{"product_id":"gc40","title":"GC-40 Z-Wave High Current Relay Controller","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    #gc40{font-family:inherit;color:#1b2430;line-height:1.65;max-width:820px}\n    #gc40 h2{font-size:1.6em;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 .1em}\n    #gc40 .tagline{font-size:.85em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#5f9a1e;margin:0 0 .6em}\n    #gc40 h3{font-size:1.18em;font-weight:700;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;padding-bottom:.3em;border-bottom:2px solid #eef1f4}\n    #gc40 p{margin:0 0 1em}\n    #gc40 .lead{font-size:1.08em;color:#3a4757}\n    #gc40 ul{margin:0 0 1em;padding-left:0;list-style:none}\n    #gc40 .benefits li{position:relative;padding:.55em 0 .55em 1.6em;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f2f5}\n    #gc40 .benefits li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:.95em;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#7AB82B}\n    #gc40 .benefits b{display:block;font-size:1.02em}\n    #gc40 .benefits span{color:#5a6675}\n    #gc40 table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:.4em 0 1.2em;font-size:.97em}\n    #gc40 th,#gc40 td{text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top}\n    #gc40 .spec th{width:42%;color:#3a4757;font-weight:600;background:#f7f9fb}\n    #gc40 .cmp th{background:#1b2430;color:#fff;font-weight:600}\n    #gc40 .cmp th:last-child{background:#5f9a1e}\n    #gc40 .cmp td:nth-child(2),#gc40 .cmp td:nth-child(3){text-align:center}\n    #gc40 .cmp td:last-child{background:#f3f8ec;font-weight:600}\n    #gc40 .yes{color:#4e8a12;font-weight:700}\n    #gc40 .no{color:#b23b2e}\n    #gc40 .apps{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5em;margin:.2em 0 1.2em}\n    #gc40 .apps span{background:#f1f5ec;color:#3f5a1a;border:1px solid #e0e9d4;border-radius:100px;padding:.35em .9em;font-size:.9em;font-weight:600}\n    #gc40 .note{background:#f7f9fb;border-left:4px solid #7AB82B;border-radius:6px;padding:1em 1.2em;font-size:.95em;color:#3a4757}\n    #gc40 .note b{color:#1b2430}\n    #gc40 .steps{counter-reset:s;padding-left:0}\n    #gc40 .steps li{counter-increment:s;position:relative;padding:.4em 0 .4em 2.2em;list-style:none}\n    #gc40 .steps li:before{content:counter(s);position:absolute;left:0;top:.35em;width:1.5em;height:1.5em;background:#7AB82B;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;font-weight:700;font-size:.85em;text-align:center;line-height:1.5em}\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gc40\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eWireless Control · Serious Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/8984\/6939\/files\/productphoto3.png?v=1784694992\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGC-40 Z-Wave High Current Relay Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eSwitch high-power loads with any Z-Wave hub. The GC-40 pairs an industrial 40 amp contactor with a Remotec Z-Wave module, so your smart-home controller handles only the low-voltage control circuit while the heavy contactor does the switching. The result is reliable wireless control of pumps, motors, heaters and other high-current equipment — with full electrical isolation between your electronics and the power side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Z-Wave switches top out around ½ HP and were never built to drive real loads. The GC-40 is engineered around a true power contactor and shipped pre-wired in a weatherproof enclosure, ready to install and control from anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZ-Wave wireless control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with any Z-Wave hub — SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant and more — for on\/off control and automation from anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e40A industrial contactor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA JQX-38F power contactor switches high-current loads that would overwhelm a standard smart relay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue electrical isolation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Z-Wave control circuit is physically separated from the power circuit, protecting your hub and electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRugged, weatherproof enclosure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEMA 4X (IP66) polycarbonate housing rated for indoor and outdoor installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTool-free WAGO connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLever connectors make control wiring fast, secure and maintenance-free — no soldering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePre-wired and ready to install\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe control side arrives factory-wired and tested — just add line and load with a licensed electrician.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Z-Wave hub sends an ON\/OFF command to the Remotec module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe module energizes the contactor's 120VAC control coil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe industrial contactor switches the high-power load on or off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical isolation keeps the control circuit fully separate and safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelay \/ Contactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJQX-38F — 40A, 120VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZ-Wave Module\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemotec ZFM-80US\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120VAC, 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40A resistive @ 120VAC (refer to relay datasheet for full load \u0026amp; duty ratings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 4X (IP66) polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl Wiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\/18 AWG (factory installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad Wiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included — field installed by a licensed electrician\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7″ H × 5.7″ W × 3.5″ D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the GC-40 Is Better\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Z-Wave Relay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGC-40 Controller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitches high-power loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eLimited (\u0026lt;½ HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003eUp to 40A contact rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial contactor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRugged enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003eYes (NEMA 4X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eDIY \/ exposed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003ePre-wired \/ enclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady for high current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"yes\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt For Real-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Heaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool Pumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompressors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Handlers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHVAC Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrrigation Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarage \u0026amp; Shop Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotors \u0026amp; Fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional installation required.\u003c\/b\u003e The GC-40 is a component intended for installation by a qualified, licensed electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-voltage wiring (line and load) is \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e included. Use appropriate conductor size and overcurrent protection for your application. The factory control wiring (16\/18 AWG) is for the control circuit only and is not rated for high-current loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFinal circuit rating is determined by the installed conductor size, terminal ratings, connected load, and applicable electrical codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"zwave\"\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    #zwave{font-family:inherit;color:#1b2430;line-height:1.6;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}\n    #zwave *{box-sizing:border-box}\n    #zwave .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#16202b 0%,#243447 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:2em 1.8em;text-align:center}\n    #zwave .kicker{font-size:.8em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8fd14f;margin:0 0 .4em}\n    #zwave .hero h2{font-size:1.8em;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:0 0 .4em;color:#fff}\n    #zwave .hero p{margin:0 auto;max-width:600px;color:#c7d0da;font-size:1.02em}\n    #zwave h3{font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;margin:1.8em 0 .8em}\n    #zwave p{margin:0 0 1em}\n    #zwave .how{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1em;margin:.5em 0 .5em}\n    #zwave .how .card{flex:1 1 180px;background:#f7f9fb;border:1px solid #eaeef2;border-radius:12px;padding:1.1em}\n    #zwave .how .ic{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:#eaf4dc;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.7em}\n    #zwave .how .ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;stroke:#5f9a1e;fill:none;stroke-width:2}\n    #zwave .how b{display:block;margin-bottom:.2em;font-size:1.02em}\n    #zwave .how span{color:#5a6675;font-size:.92em}\n    #zwave table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:.5em 0 1em;font-size:.97em}\n    #zwave th,#zwave td{padding:.65em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n    #zwave thead th{background:#1b2430;color:#fff;font-weight:600}\n    #zwave thead th:nth-child(3){background:#7AB82B}\n    #zwave td:nth-child(2){color:#8a6d3b}\n    #zwave td:nth-child(3){background:#f3f8ec;font-weight:600;color:#2f4d12}\n    #zwave .feat{font-weight:600;color:#1b2430}\n    #zwave .bottom{background:#f1f5ec;border-left:4px solid #7AB82B;border-radius:8px;padding:1.1em 1.3em;margin-top:1.4em;font-size:.98em;color:#37471f}\n    #zwave .bottom b{color:#1b2430}\n    #zwave .fine{font-size:.86em;color:#8a95a2;margin-top:.8em}\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"kicker\"\u003ePowered by Z-Wave\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSmarter Than Wi-Fi for Controlling Real Devices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eZ-Wave is a wireless technology built for one job: controlling the things in your home reliably. It runs on its own low-power network, so it stays fast and steady where Wi-Fi gets crowded and drops out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow Z-Wave Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eInstead of every device shouting at a single Wi-Fi router, Z-Wave devices form a \u003cb\u003eself-healing mesh network\u003c\/b\u003e. Each mains-powered device also acts as a repeater, passing signals along until they reach your hub. Add more devices and the network gets \u003cem\u003estronger and wider\u003c\/em\u003e, not weaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"how\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 21V11M18 21V11M6 4l6 3 6-3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e1. Your Hub\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eA Z-Wave hub (SmartThings, Hubitat, Home Assistant and more) is the brain that sends your commands.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12.5a11 11 0 0114 0M8.5 16a6 6 0 017 0M2 9a15 15 0 0120 0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"20\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e2. The Mesh\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eSignals hop device-to-device across a low-power sub-1 GHz band, away from Wi-Fi congestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ic\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h7l-1 8 10-12h-7l1-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e3. The Device\u003c\/b\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eYour controller receives the command and switches the load — lights, pumps, motors, heaters and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eZ-Wave vs. Wi-Fi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat matters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Wi-Fi Device\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZ-Wave\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eWireless band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrowded 2.4 GHz, shared with phones, laptops \u0026amp; neighbors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated sub-1 GHz band — far less interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eNetwork shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery device back to one router (single point of failure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-healing mesh — devices relay for each other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eRange \u0026amp; walls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeakens through walls and floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower frequency penetrates better; mesh extends it further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eImpact on your internet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses router bandwidth \u0026amp; IP addresses; can slow browsing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns on its own network — your Wi-Fi stays free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003ePower use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — battery devices drain quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low — battery sensors can last for years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften depends on the cloud \u0026amp; a strong signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal mesh control keeps working even in a busy RF environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"feat\"\u003eWorks together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand apps that don't always talk to each other\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified devices from any brand interoperate, with modern S2 security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bottom\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bottom line:\u003c\/b\u003e Wi-Fi is great for streaming and browsing — but for switching devices on and off dozens of times a day, you want a network built for control. Z-Wave delivers fast, reliable, low-power commands without ever clogging your internet. This controller pairs with \u003cb\u003eany Z-Wave hub\u003c\/b\u003e, so it drops right into the ecosystem you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"fine\"\u003eZ-Wave is purpose-built for control signals rather than high-bandwidth data like video, and North American Z-Wave operates around 908 MHz. Actual range and device limits vary by hub and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Green Apple Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49053002596507,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/8984\/6939\/files\/GC40-hero.png?v=1784694474","url":"https:\/\/greenappleenergycompany.com\/products\/gc40","provider":"Green Apple Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}