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3. Advanced Z-Wave Parameters
3.1. Association Groups
Z-Wave devices can control other devices directly. This direct control is called association in Z-Wave.
For this purpose, the device ID of the device to be controlled must be stored in the controlling devices.
This takes place in so-called association groups. An association group is always linked to an event in
the controlling device (keystroke or triggering of a sensor). When this event occurs, a control command
- usually a BASIC SET - is sent to all devices stored in an association group.
The device supports following association groups:
Group-
Number
Maximum
Devices
Group name
Profile
command class
Group 1
5
Lifeline
General
notification report
battery report
Device Reset Locally Notification
Switch Binary Report
Sensor Multilevel Report
Group 2
5
On / off
(switch 1)
Control
Basic Set (On / Off)
Group 3
5
On / off
(switch 1)
Control
Basic Set (On / Off)
Group 1 (the Z-Wave controller)
The Lifeline Association is automatically established between the Z-Wave controller and the
device during inclusion and defines what information is exchanged between the Z-Wave
controller and the device.
Group 2 (direct association to up to 5 terminals)
When Switch 1 is switched, the device sends a BASIC SET command containing a value to the
nodes of group 2
Group 3 (direct association to 5 terminals)
When Switch 1 is switched, the device sends a BASIC SET command containing a value to the
nodes of group 2
