3.3. Associating another controller with the network (LEARN MODE)
Associating further controllers with the network makes them being categorized as “SECONDARY”.
Associating a controller with the Z-Wave network consists in sending data to it from the PRIMARY controller. The
procedure of controller associating is presented in
Figure 4
. In order to assure the best possible communication within the
network and after each its modification (including or removing a device):
•
associating another controller with the network should be performed after associating all devices with the first
controller (“PRIMARY”),
•
or performing LEARN MODE again on the “SECONDARY” controller already associated with the network.
*) Programming error can be caused by:
•
failure to enter LEARN MODE on the controller being associated with the network within 10 seconds
from primary controller signaling its readiness for adding a new device to the network;
•
long distance between the primary controller and controller being added;
•
controller already belonging to another network. It is necessary to perform DEFAULT procedure with it
and repeat associating with the network.
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Figure 4: Associating another controller to Z-Wave network
5*
. Programming error – two external
LEDs flashing for app. 2-3 sec.
2
. Press “
In/Ex
” button on the
controller (LEARN MODE) which
is to be added to the network three
times within 1.5 sec.
1
. Press “
In/Ex
” button once on
the PRIMARY controller
3
. The controller is signalling
assigning with the network(two
LEDs on as presented in the
picture for app. 10 sec.).
Secondary
Primary
Primary
Secondary
Primary
Secondary
4
. After few seconds, the controller is signalizing that associating with the
network has been successfully completed (two LEDs on as presented in
the picture for app. 2-3 sec.).
Note !!!
In order to operate devices from the „Secondary” controller it is necessary to perform ASSOCIATE function (look
section 3.2).
Note!!!
In the new version of the controller, stopping of any procedure is possible by pressing of „IN/EX” buttons. In older
version, it is necessary to wait 10 sec. until the moment of signalling the error by the controller or resetting it by removing the
batteries.
