Fibar Group FGS-212 Operating Manual Download Page 1

Remotely Controlled Relay Switch of Fibaro System is designed to 

operate in a wall switch box or in locations where the control of an 

electric device (up to 2.5kW) is needed. 

It is also possible to send a signal to any system that is to be 

integrated with Fibaro system. 

Specifications

Power supply:

Power consumption:

Operational temperature:

Dimensions (L x W x H): 

For installation in boxes:

Rated load current:

Overcurrent protection:

Active element:

Device control:

Radio protocol: 

Radio signal power: 

Radio Frequency:

Range:

Comply with EU directives:

110 - 240V ~

50 - 60Hz

to 0,8W

0 - 35°C

42,50 x 38,25 x 20,30 mm

Ø ≥ 50mm

10A for resistive load*

required external 10A circuit 

breaker

micro-gap relay switch μ 

remotely - radio waves

directly - push buttons

Z-Wave

1mW

868,4 MHz EU;

908,4 MHz US;

921,4 MHz ANZ;

869,0 MHz RU;

865,2 MHz IN;

up to 50 m outdoors

up to 30 m indoors

(depending on building materials)

RoHS 2011/65/EU

RED 2014/53/EU

OPERATING MANUAL

RELAY SWITCH 

FGS-212-EN-A-v1.1

Technical Information

• Controlled by FIBARO system devices or any Z-Wave controller.

 Electronic switch is a remote control unit.

• Microprocessor control.

• Active element: electromagnetic, micro-gap relay switch.
• The device may be operated by momentary and toggle 
   push-buttons.

 To be installed in wall switch boxes of dimensions allowing for 

   installation, conforming to provisions of applicable regulations.

DANGER

Danger of electrocution! 

All works on the device 

may be performed only by a qualified and licensed 

electrician. Observe national regulations.

DANGER

Danger of electrocution!

 Even when the device is 

turned off, voltage may be present at its terminals. 

Any works introducing changes into the 

configuration of connections or the load must be 

always performed with disconnected voltage 

(disable the fuse). 

CAUTION

Do not connect the device to loads exceeding 

recommended values. 

Connect only in 

accordance with the diagram presented in the 

manual. Improper connections may be dangerous.

II Assembling Fibaro Switch

Fig.1  Wiring diagrams for Fibaro Switch.

Double switch - mains electricity power connection

NOTES FOR THE DIAGRAM:

N

 - terminal for neutral lead

L

 - terminal for live lead

IN

 - input terminal for load power supply

- output terminal of the load

S2

 - terminal for key no. 2 

S1

 – terminal for key no. 1 (has the option of entering the device in 

learning mode)    

B

- service button (used to add or remove a device from the system)

Locate the antenna as far from metal elements as 

possible (connecting wires, bracket rings, etc.) in 

order to  prevent interferences. 

i

Metal surfaces in the direct vicinity of the antenna 

(e.g. flush mounted metal boxes, metal door 

frames) may impair signal reception! 

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Do not cut or shorten the antenna - its length is 

perfectly matched to the band in which the system 

operates.

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NOTE

It should be noted that only the push-button 

connected to S1 terminal and service push-button 

B enables "learning" mode (Include/ Exclude).  

TIPS FOR ARRANGING THE ANTENNA:

DICTIONARY: 

                                                                                                                               

• 

Adding (Inclusion)

 - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to 

add the device to existing Z-Wave network.

• 

Removing

 

(Exclusion)

 - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing 

to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.

• 

Association (linking devices) 

- direct control of other devices 

within the Z-Wave system network.

• 

Multi-channel association

 - controlling other multi-channel 

devices within the Z-Wave network.

III Activating Fibaro Switch

1. Installing the Fibaro Switch

STEP 1

 

Connect the device in accordance with the wiring diagram 

presented in Figure 1. Switch on the mains voltage.

[Adding/Removing] Fibaro Switch [to/from] Z-wave network

STEP 2

 

Fibaro Switch must be placed within the range of Home Center 

controller, as adding mode requires direct communication with the 

controller.

STEP 3

 

Find key no. 1 which allows to switch circuit 1 on, in accordance 

with the diagram 

During the installation it is recommended to use a 

momentary key connected to S1.

STEP 6

 

The controller indicates when the device is correctly added to the 

network, (see the manual of Home Center controller).

CAUTION

Fibaro Switch cancels the "learning" mode after 

key no. 1 is pressed once. Therefore, pressing key 

no. 1 four times will not add the devices to the 

network. The same applies to push-button B.

CAUTION

Fibaro Switch is set by default to operate with 

toggle switches. While adding Fibaro Switch to the 

network with toggle switches, ensure that all switch 

contacts are open (off), because closing them 

results in activating the push-button and this will 

prevent adding the device to the network. 

3. Controlling Fibaro Switch by momentary or toggle 

switches.

Momentary switch (after releasing the push-button a spring 

automatically pushes back  and disconnects the button)

- Turning on/off circuit 1 or 2 - briefly press the push-button 

corresponding to a chosen circuit (see diagram). 

Toggle switch (operates as a two-position switch, it has no 

spring that would push back the device after releasing manual 

pressure)

- Turning on/off the circuit - change the position of selected 

push-button from the current position.

4. Controlling Fibaro Switch using a command: ALL 

ON / ALL OFF

Fibaro Switch responds to commands ALL ON / ALL OFF that may 

be sent by the controller. ALL ON / ALL OFF commands are usually 

implemented in Z-Wave remote control.

By default, Fibaro Switch accepts both active commands ALL ON 

and ALL OFF. Settings may be changed by entering an appropriate 

value into configuration register no. 1 (see configuration)

5. Controlling Fibaro Switch using Home Center 

controller

 

After adding Fibaro Switch to the network, it will be represented in 

 Home Center by the following icon:

By default, FGS-212 device has a second hidden icon.

It represents the second, virtual channel of the device triggered by 

the second key. The user may add the association to this channel 

or trigger a scene.

Turning on/off  the device connected to Fibaro Switch is performed 

by pressing ON/OFF icon.

Association enables Fibaro Switch to directly control a device 

included in Z-Wave network e.g. Dimmer, Switch (ON-OFF), Roller 

Shutter or scene (scene may be controlled only through the Home 

Center controller).

Fig.3  Icon of Fibaro Switch shown by Home Center controller

IV Association 

Fibaro Switch provides association of three groups.

1st group is assigned to key no. 1

2nd group is assigned to key no. 2

3rd group  reports state of devices. Only one device can be 

associated to this group.

Fibaro Switch enables user to control up to 5 normal devices, and 

5 MultiChannel devices in group no. 1 and no. 2, group no. 3 has 

only one field. One field is reserved for the network controller. 

To add an association (using the Home Center controller), go to 

device options by clicking the following icon:

Select the "device options" tab. Then specify to which group and 

what devices are to be associated. Sending relevant information to 

devices added to associated groups may take even a few minutes. 

Association ensures direct transfer of control 

commands between devices, and is performed 

without participation of the main controller.

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WARNING

When Fibaro Switch sends control commands and    

a new command is issued, then the current one 

command transmission is interrupted to send new 

commands.

FGS-212 Fibaro Switch supports the operation of multi-channel 

devices.  Multichannel devices are devices that include two or more 

circuits inside one physical unit. 

The following settings are available in the Fibaro interface as 

simple options that may be chosen by selecting the appropria-

te box

.

In order to configure Fibaro Switch (using the Home Center

controller), go to device options by clicking the following icon:

Select „Advanced” tab.

V Configuration

Parameter No. 1 - Activate / deactivate functions ALL ON / ALL 

OFF. 

 

Default value: 255

Options for changing parameter 255, 0, 1, 2

Available configuration parameters:

255

 - ALL ON active, ALL OFF active.

0

 - ALL ON is not active ALL OFF is not active

1

 - ALL ON is not active ALL OFF active

2

 - ALL ON active ALL OFF is not active

Parameter No. 3 -  Auto off relay after specified time, with the 

possibility of manual override - immediate Off after button 

push.

 

Default value: 0

Available settings:

0

 - manual override disabled. After single button push the relay 

turns on and automatically turns off after specified time.

1

 - manual override enabled. After single button push the relay 

turns on and automatically turns off after specified time. Another 

button push turns the relay off immediately.

Parameter No. 4 - Auto off. 

Default value: 0

Available settings:

[1- 65535] (0,1 s – 6553,5 s) 

Time period for auto off, in miliseconds

0

 - Auto off disabled

 

Parameter No. 6 - Sending commands to control  devices 

assigned to 1-st association group (key no. 1). 

Default value: 0

Available configuration parameters:

0

 - commands are sent when device is turned on and off

1

 - commands are sent when device is turned off. Enabling device 

does not send control commands. Double-clicking key sends 'turn 

on' command, dimmers memorize the last saved state (e.g. 50% 

brightness).

2

 - commands are sent when device is turned off. Enabling device 

does not send control commands. Double-clicking key sends 'turn 

on' command and dimmers are set to 100% brightness.

NOTE: Parameter 15 value must be set to 1 to work properly. 

This activates the double-click functionality - dimmer/roller 

shutter control. 

L
N

Q

B

DANGER

Danger of electrocution! 

Electronic switch is 

designed to operate in electrical home installation. 

Faulty connection or use may result in fire or electric 

shock.

CAUTION

Read this manual before attempting to install 

the device!

 Failure to observe recommendations 

included in this manual may be dangerous or cause 

a violation of the law. The manufacturer, Fibar 

Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any loss 

or damage resulting from not following the 

instructions of operating manual.

!

Single switch - mains electricity power connection

SWITCH

L

Q

IN

N

S1 S2

L
N

B

!

!

!

!

1. Before installation ensure that the voltage supply is 

    disconnected.

2. Connect Fibaro switch as shown on the diagram.

3. Place the switch in the switch box.

4. Arrange the antenna (tips are presented further).

L

IN

N

S1 S2

ENG

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SWITCH

CAUTION

Product must be installed on a 10A line.

!

FIBARO is a wireless system, based on Z-Wave technology. 

FIBARO provides many advantages when compared to similar 

systems. In general, radio systems create a direct connection 

between the receiver and transmitter. But the radio signal is 

weakened by various obstacles located on its path (apartment 

walls, furniture, etc.) and in extreme cases it fails to transfer 

required data. The advantage of FIBARO system is that its devices 

apart from being transmitters and receivers of signals, they are also 

a signal "duplicators". When a direct connection path between the 

transmitter and the receiver can not be established, the connection 

may be achieved through other intermediate devices.

FIBARO is a bi-directional wireless system. It means that the signal 

is not only sent to the receivers but also the receivers send the 

confirmation of its reception. This operation confirms their status so 

to check whether they are active. Safety of the FIBARO system 

transmission is comparable to the safety of transmission in data bus 

wired systems. 

FIBARO operates in the free band for data transmission. The 

frequency depends on radio regulations in individual country . Each 

FIBARO network has its own unique network identification number 

(home ID), which is why it is possible to co-operate two or more 

independent systems in a single building without any interference.

Although Z-Wave is quite new technology, it has already become 

recognizable and officially binding standard, similarly to Wi-Fi. 

Many manufacturers in various industries offer solutions based on 

Z-Wave technology, guaranteeing their compatibility. This means 

that the system is open and it may be extended in the future. Find 

more information at www.fibaro.com.

FIBARO generates a dynamic network structure. After FIBARO 

system is switched on, the location of its individual components is 

automatically updated in real-time through status confirmation 

signals received from devices operating in a "mesh" network.

The In-Wall Relay Switch is hereinafter referred to as Fibaro 

Switch. It is designed to switch on/off devices connected to its 

terminals using radio waves, controllers and a push button directly 

connected to Fibaro Switch. 

I General information about Fibaro system

STEP 4

  

Set the Home Center controller in add/remove mode (see the 

controller's manual)

STEP 5

  

Add Fibaro Switch to the network by pushing three times key no. 1 

or push-button B located inside the housing of the device. For 

toggle switch perform 3 position changes.

2. Resetting Fibaro Switch

Fibaro Switch provides two  methods for resetting.

Method I : 

Reset by removing  Fibaro Switch from the existing 

Z-Wave network.  The device may be removed using the controller 

that has the ability to include/exclude devices from/to Z-Wave 

network (see the manual of controller).

Method II

 : Reset by holding B button for 3 sec. after connecting 

mains voltage to the Switch

Parameter No. 15 - Operation of the Dimmer and Roller Shutter 

Controller - enabling this option allows the user to dim 

lighting/shut roller by associating Dimmer/Roller Shutter 

Controller and holding or double press of double switch (only 

mono-stable switch). 

Default value: 0

Available configuration parameters:

0

 - Dimmer/Roller Shutter Controller control is not active 

1

 -  Dimmer/Roller Shutter Controller control is active 

Parameter No. 16 - Saving the state of the device after a power 

failure. Fibaro Switch returns to the last position saved before   

a power failure.  

Default value: 1

Options for changing the parameter 0-1

0

 - Fibaro Switch does not save the state after a power failure, it 

returns to "off" position

1

 - Fibaro Switch saves its state before power failure

Parameter No. 13 - Assigns bistable key status to the device 

status.

 

Default value: 0

Available configuration parameters:

0

 - [On / Off] device changes status on key status change.

1

 - Device status depends on key status: ON when the key is ON, 

OFF when the key is OFF.

Parameter No. 14 - Switch type connector, you may choose 

between momentary and toggle switches. 

Default value: 1

Options for changing the parameter:

0

 - momentary switch

1

 - toggle switch

Remote control from Fibaro System is still 

possible. This function is useful when you want 

display status of external devices, e.g. Motion 

Sensor, in Fibaro System.

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NOTE

Durability of the device depends on applied load. 

For resistive load (light bulbs, etc.) and 6,5A current 

per channel, the durability exceeds 200 000 

switches. 

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Fig.2  Installation of Fibaro Relay Switch in wall switch box.

CAUTION

The device is designed for installation in wall 

switch boxes and can work only with the electrical 

connectors compliant with the relevant safety 

standards.

!

CAUTION

The switch box must be compliant with the relevant 

national safety standards and it's depth should not 

be less than 60mm.

!

1.

 FIBAR GROUP S.A. with its registered office in Poznan, ul. 

Lotnicza  1,  60-421  Poznań,  entered  into  the  Register  of 

Entrepreneurs of the National Court Register maintained by the 

District  Court  for  Poznań-Nowe  Miasto  and  Wilda  in  Poznań,  VIII 

Commercial Division of the National Court Register (KRS) under 

number: 553265, NIP 7811858097, REGON: 301595664, share 

capital PLN 1,182,100 paid in full, other contact information is 

available at: www.fibaro.com (hereinafter "the Manufacturer") 

guarantees that the device sold (hereinaftr: "the Device" is free from 

material and manufacturing defects.

2.

 The Manufacturer shall be responsible for malfunctioning of the 

Device resulting from physical defects inherent in the Device that 

cause its operation to be incompatible with the specifications within 

the period of:

- 24 months from the date of purchase by the consumer, 

- 12 months from the date of purchase by a business customer (the 

consumer and business customer are further collectively referred to 

as "Customer").

3.

 The Manufacturer shall remove any defects revealed during the 

guarantee period, free of charge, by repairing or replacing (at the 

sole discretion of the Manufacturer) the defective components of the 

Device with new or regenerated components. The manufacturer 

reserves the right to replace the entire Device with a new or 

regenerated device. The Manufacturer shall not refund money paid 

for the device.

4.

 Under special circumstances, the Manufacturer may replace the 

Device with a different device most similar in technical characteristics. 

5.

 Only the holder of a valid guaranty document shall be entitled to 

make claims under guarantee. 

6.

 Before making a complaint, the Manufacturer recommends using 

the telephone or online support available at https://www.fibaro.com/-

support/.

7.

 In order to make a complaint, the Customer should contact the 

Manufacturer via the email address given at https://www.fibaro.com/-

support/. 

8.

 After the complaint has been properly filed, the Customer will 

receive contact details for the Authorized Guarantee Service 

("AGS"). The customer should contact and deliver the Device to 

AGS. Upon receipt of the Device, the manufacturer shall inform the 

Customer of the return merchandise authorization number (RMA).

9.

 Defects shall be removed within 30 days from the date of 

delivering the Device to AGS. The guarantee period shall be 

extended by the time in which the Device was kept by AGS.

10.

 The faulty device shall be provided by the Customer with 

complete standard equipment and documents proving its purchase.

11.

 The cost of transporting the Device in the territory of the Republic 

of Poland shall be covered by the Manufacturer. The costs of the 

Device transport from other countries shall be covered by the 

Customer. For unjustified complaints, AGS may charge the 

Customer with costs related to the case.

12.

 AGS shall not accept a complaint claim when: 

- the Device was misused or the manual was not observed,

- the Device was provided by the Customer incomplete, without 

accessories or nameplate, 

- it was determined that the fault was caused by other reasons than 

a material or manufacturing defect of the Device 

- the guarantee document is not valid or there is no proof of 

purchase,

13.

 The guarantee shall not cover:

- mechanical damages (cracks, fractures, cuts, abrasions, physical 

deformations caused by impact, falling or dropping the device or 

other object, improper use or not observing the operating manual);

- damages resulting from external causes, e.g.: flood, storm, fire, 

lightning, natural disasters, earthquakes, war, civil disturbance, force 

majeure, unforeseen accidents, theft, water damage, liquid leakage, 

battery spill, weather conditions, sunlight, sand, moisture, high or low 

temperature, air pollution;

- damages caused by malfunctioning software, attack of a computer 

virus, or by failure to update the software as recommended by the 

Manufacturer;

- damages resulting from: surges in the power and/or telecommuni-

cation network, improper connection to the grid in a manner 

inconsistent with the operating manual, or from connecting other 

devices not recommended by the Manufacturer.

- damages caused by operating or storing the device in extremely 

adverse conditions, i.e. high humidity, dust, too low (freezing) or too 

high ambient temperature. Detailed permissible conditions for 

operating the Device are defined in the operating manual;

- damages caused by using accessories not recommended by the 

Manufacturer

- damages caused by faulty electrical installation of the Customer, 

including the use of incorrect fuses;

- damages caused by Customer's failure to provide maintenance and 

servicing activities defined in the operating manual;

- damages resulting from the use of spurious spare parts or 

accessories improper for given model, repairing and introducing 

alterations by unauthorized persons;

- defects caused by operating faulty Device or accessories.

14.

 The guarantee shall not cover natural wear and tear of the 

Device and its components listed in the operating manual and in 

technical documentation as such elements have a defined 

operational life.

15.

 The Device Guarantee shall not exclude, limit or suspend the 

Customer's warranty rights.

16.

 The Manufacturer shall not be liable for damages to property 

caused by defective device. The Guarantor shall not be liable for 

indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or 

for any damages, including, inter alia, loss of profits, savings, data, 

loss of benefits, claims by third parties and any other damages 

arising from or related to the use of the Device.

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