Note: All communication of the wireless module is performed with application level security if the device was included securely and all communication
partners support secure communication as well. In case a non-secure device is associated for switching on smoke alarm, the smoke detector will detect
this and change its communication styla with this very device to non-secure. This process happens one time and will take about 20 seconds. This delay will
happen on first communication only.
The siren can be used for other alarm indication. For this reason the device will be shown at Graphical user interface as a simple on/off switch. Turning on
this switch start the siren, turning it off will stop the noise. The generic siren alarm has a different acoustic pattern than the permanent sound caused by
smoke. The configuration parameters 1 and 2 define the style of the sound.
Automatic radio meshing of the smoke sensor
Thanks to Z-Wave the smoke sensor can communicate fully automatic. In case of an alarm (smoke or battery) the device will send a notification to all other
smoke sensors in the network. The receiving smoke sensor transmit the alarm to other smoke sensors until all smoke sensors have received the alarm.
It is possible to wirelessly turn off the siren on all repeating smoke detectors but not on the detector that originally sent the alarm. You must find and remove
the reason for the smoke detector to buzz.
Please note that this meshing is not recommended for networks with more than 3 smoke detectors. In this case please control theme using a
central controller and turn off the meshing function by setting configuration parameter 5 and 6.
Node Information Frame
The Node Information Frame (NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information about the device type and the technical capabilities.
The inclusion and exclusion of the device is confirmed by sending out a Node Information Frame. Beside this it may be needed for certain network
operations to send out a Node Information Frame. To issue a NIF execute the following action:
A simple click on the button (3) sends a NIF.
Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
6. Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing
Firmware-Update over the Air
This device is capable of receiving a new firmware 'over the air'. The update function needs to be supported by the central controller. Once the controller
starts the update process, perform the following action to confirm the firmware update: Press the Button 2x short to confirm the update.
Association - one device controls an other device
Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device controlling another device is called association. In order to control a
different device, the controlling device needs to maintain a list of devices that will receive controlling commands. These lists are called association groups
and they are always related to certain events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, ...). In case the event happens all devices stored in the respective
association group will receive the same wireless command wireless command, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.
Association Groups:
Group Number
Maximum Nodes
Description
1
4
Lifeline
2
4
Alarm Reports
3
4
Switching Command when Alarm
Configuration Parameters
Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however certain configuration can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock
further enhanced features.
IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 ... 255 the value sent in the application shall be
the desired value minus 256. For example: To set a parameter to 200
it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56. In case of a two byte
value the same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may needed to be given as negative values too.
Parameter 1: Siren alarm sequence interval
The additional siren is creating a different acoustic signal differentiate from the smoke alarm. This sound is partly on and partly off. This parameter defines
the total length of the interval in seconds.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 10
Setting
Description
03 - 127
seconds
Parameter 2: Siren alarm tone length
The additional siren is creating a different acoustic signal differentiate from the smoke alarm. This sound is partly on and partly off. This parameter defines
the total length of the sound versus silence within this interval.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 08