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Troubleshooting 

 

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WeR@Home™ Z-Wave® User Guide 

 

Problem 

Solution 

For a Z-Wave device with more than one function, 
some of the functionality does not work.

 

For example, Z-Wave switches may have capabilities 
not currently supported in WeR@Home

, such as 

power metering.

 

Refer to the device’s documentation. 

The following are tools to resolve problems that can occur in the Z-Wave network: 

 

Network Update 

 

Reset to Factory 

 

Unpair Z-Wave Devices

 

7.1.

 

Updating the Network 

The 

Network Update

 tool remaps the Z-Wave network to reestablish communications between the 

Z-Wave devices. 

Use the 

Network Update

 tool when: 

 

Adding additional Z-Wave devices to an existing Z-Wave network 

 

Removing Z-Wave devices from an existing Z-Wave network 

 

Resolving troubleshooting issues 

To update the network: 

 

Tap 

. The main menu appears. 

 

Tap 

Settings

. The 

Settings

 menu appears. 

 

Tap 

Z-Wave

. The 

Z-Wave 

screen appears. 

 

Tap 

Network Update

 

Tap 

OK

. The screen closes as the update continues. 

 

 

 

NOTE: 

 

The 

Network Update

 skips sleeping devices.

 

 

During the 

Network Update

, the Z-Wave devices’ response may be delayed.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WeR@Home Z-Wave

Page 1: ...WeR Home Z Wave User Guide ESUGSL015 Version 1 6 January 2018...

Page 2: ...Devices 12 5 4 Replacing a Z Wave Device 13 5 5 Removing a Z Wave Device 14 6 Controlling and Using Z Wave Devices 16 6 1 Controlling a RGBW LED Bulb 17 6 2 Controlling a Multi Channel Device 18 6 3 C...

Page 3: ...tion of devices from multiple manufacturers within your WeR Home network to enhance your Smart Home experience When you connect the Z Wave Plus Extender to your WeR Home hub your WeR Home becomes a Sm...

Page 4: ...R Home network by acting as repeaters and passing information from one to the other For example by using a Z Wave device with repeater capability information passed to a Z Wave door lock can be succes...

Page 5: ...ing the Z Wave Plus Extender Install the Z Wave Plus Extender on the WeR Home hub before you can use any Z Wave devices in WeR Home During this installation a power failure event is logged and a notif...

Page 6: ...the hub s power adapter If there is a power outage the hub s backup battery provides power to the hub but not to the Z Wave Plus Extender 2 2 Adding Your First Z Wave Device After you install a Z Wave...

Page 7: ...3 Pairing Process Step 1 of 2 Press the pairing button or switch on the Z Wave device according to the device s removal instructions The Step 2 of 2 pairing screen appears Figure 4 Pairing Process Ste...

Page 8: ...to the endpoint data collection process Enter a unique name and or location for the device and tap OK Install the device in the chosen location If the chosen location is more than 20 m 66 ft from the...

Page 9: ...Z Wave Device on page 6 Devices originally connected to the third party Z Wave controller must be re learned on the third party Z Wave controller Follow the instructions for pairing devices in the th...

Page 10: ...er to 5 5 Removing a Z Wave Device on page 14 In the WeR Home app tap The main menu appears Tap Devices The Devices screen appears Tap for your Z Wave Plus Extender The Z Wave Controller configuration...

Page 11: ...Secondary or Secondary inclusion you can remove your Z Wave Plus Extender from the existing third party network Caution Removing the Z Wave Plus Extender from the existing network removes connection...

Page 12: ...00Z 5 documentation for instructions NOTE Essence recommends updating your Z Wave network after adding additional Z Wave devices Refer to 7 1 Updating the Network on page 30 5 2 Defining Favorites for...

Page 13: ...ration including Smart Rules is copied to the new device To replace a Z Wave device Tap The main menu appears Tap DEVICES The Devices screen appears Figure 5 A Faulty Device with the Replace Icon Tap...

Page 14: ...66 ft from the Z Wave Plus Extender update your Z Wave network Refer to 7 1 Updating the Network on page 30 5 5 Removing a Z Wave Device You can remove a Z Wave device from WeR Home if the device is n...

Page 15: ...Managing Your Z Wave Devices WeR Home Z Wave User Guide 15 Tap Done NOTE Essence recommends updating your Z Wave network after removing a Z Wave device Refer to 7 1 Updating the Network on page 30...

Page 16: ...ith a 30 minute duration for a specific time of day Use a Z Wave power strip to control multiple home appliances Fire a MIMO smoke cannon To control a Z Wave device Tap The Smart Home screen appears T...

Page 17: ...d off Set the color Adjust the brightness To set the RGBW LED bulb Tap The Smart Home screen appears Tap the bulb you want to control The RGBW LED Bulb screen appears Tap to turn the bulb on and off S...

Page 18: ...witch The Switch screen appears Tap to turn the main switch on or off When the main switch is turned on the endpoint switches remain off Tap the endpoint switch you want to control The Switch screen a...

Page 19: ...to turn on or off The changes may take several seconds Tap to return to the Smart Home screen 6 3 Controlling a MIMO Device WeR Home Z Wave network supports Z Wave multiple input output MIMO devices U...

Page 20: ...ge complies with the threshold requirement the MIMO sends a status change notification to the hub This notification is for the Smart Rule MIMO Input Range trigger NOTE The hub must be connected to the...

Page 21: ...configure a MIMO output In the WeR Home app tap The main menu appears Tap Devices The Devices screen appears Tap for the MIMO device you want to configure The MIMO configuration screen appears Tap for...

Page 22: ...en working with the MIMO smoke cannon the status of the inputs and outputs is as follows Table 1 Status of Inputs and Outputs Inputs and Outputs Status The inputs are ok There is a problem with the sm...

Page 23: ...smoke cannon you must define the following four rules Table 2 MIMO Smoke Cannon Rule Definitions Rule Trigger Action Arm rule Arm Away MIMO Output 1 Arm Select Arm Disarm rule Disarm MIMO Output 1 Dis...

Page 24: ...oke cannon Ensure The cannon is armed Detection has occurred You have permission to fire the cannon Tap The Smart Home screen appears Tap the MIMO smoke cannon you want The MIMO screen appears Figure...

Page 25: ...the garage door controller Table 3 Garage Door Controller Status Status Situation Stopped The garage door controller is tampered The battery charge is low Suspended The garage door controller stopped...

Page 26: ...Lock Sensor A lock sensor detects whether a lock thumb turn on a door lock is in a locked or open position To use a lock sensor you must Add the lock sensor to WeR Home To add a lock sensor refer to...

Page 27: ...re the LED to light for a certain time according to the change in the thumb turn status which it detects in the following cases Lock to Unlock Unlock to Lock Both The default is Lock to Unlock for 1 s...

Page 28: ...g changes made using the Smart Home screen If the device still fails to respond replace it with a new device of the same type Refer to 5 4 Replacing a Z Wave Device on page 13 A Z Wave device disappea...

Page 29: ...does not work or does not appear on the Devices and the Smart Home device list Disconnect the Z Wave Plus Extender from the power adapter Make sure the hub LED is Green indicating that the hub is on...

Page 30: ...es 7 1 Updating the Network The Network Update tool remaps the Z Wave network to reestablish communications between the Z Wave devices Use the Network Update tool when Adding additional Z Wave devices...

Page 31: ...cessful Verify that all the Z Wave devices are not in power save mode Ensure that all devices are in range of the Z Wave Plus Extender or that there are enough repeater devices between each device and...

Page 32: ...ues Unpairing removes all controller connection definitions from a Z Wave device To unpair a Z Wave device Tap The main menu appears Tap Settings The Settings menu appears Tap Z Wave The Z Wave screen...

Page 33: ...Z Wave bi directional radio protocol onboard Modulation and Frequency GFSK Modulation 868 4 MHz Europe 908 4 MHz USA Canada Mexico 916 MHz Israel 921 4 MHz Australia 869 MHz Russia 926 3 MHz Japan Bit...

Page 34: ...hnical Specifications 34 WeR Home Z Wave User Guide Category Specification Information Compliance FCC YXG ES800ZWP IC 11061A ES800ZWP CE Safety EN 60950 1 Radio EN 300 220 2 EMC EN 301 489 1 EN 301 48...

Page 35: ...all of the above disclaimers exclusions or limitations may not apply to you By using the information contained herein you agree that the laws of the State of Israel without regard to principles of con...

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