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OPERATING MANUAL

DOOR / WINDOW SENSOR 

       ZC-100

The Sentek Door / Window Sensor is a wireless, battery powered, 

Z-Wave compatible reed sensor. Each time its two parts, i.e. the 

sensor's body and a magnet separate, a radio signal is sent. In 

addition the Sentek Door / Window Sensor supports one DS18B20 

temperature sensor and has one potential free input.

The Sentek Door / Window Sensor is designed for use with scenes in 

home automation systems, alarm and surveillance systems and 

everywhere else where information related to opening / closing of 

doors, windows, garage gates, etc. is needed.

Technical data:

Power supply

Inputs

Supported temperature 

sensors

Operating temperature

Radio protocol

Radio frequency

Range

Dimensions (L x W x H)

single ER14335 (1/2AA) 3,6V 

battery

single, potential-free

single, DS18B20

0 - 40 °C 

Z-Wave

868,4 MHz EU;

908,4 MHz US;

921,4 MHz AU/NZ;

869,2 MHz RU;

up to 30m indoors, depending on 

building materials used and the 

building structure

76 x 17 x 19 mm

Technical information:

 Controlled via. any  Z-Wave compatible controller. 

 Door/window opening detected through Sensor's body and a 

  magnet separation,

 Quick installation - easily mounted on doors, windows, garage 

  gates, roller blinds, using double sided adhesive tape or screws,

 Compatible with DS18B20 temperature sensors,

 When connecting DS18B20 use single wire lead, no longer than 20 

  meters.

 May be connected to a switch via potential-free IN input.

I General Information on the Sentek Sensor:

HINT

Connections should be made specifically 

according to the diagrams presented in this 

manual. Incorrect connections may be hazardous 

or lead to device damage.

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ZC-100 is a sensor that does not require any additional conductors; 

it is based on the Z-Wave technology. Sentek offers a wide array of 

advantages in comparison to other, similar systems. In general, 

radio-based systems establish a direct connection between the 

receiver and the transmitter. The radio signal is attenuated by every 

obstacle along its path (in the household e.g. walls, furniture, etc). 

In the worst case the radio system ceases to function. 

II Sensor Installation:

1.Connect Sentek Door/Window Sensor according to the 

   appropriate diagram (if necessary)

2. Place battery inside the Sensor's casing,

3. Include into the Z-Wave network.

4. Install Sentek Door/Window Sensor observing diagram 4,

EXPLANATION OF CONDUCTOR MARKINGS:

TMP 

- Tamper button. Detects removal, tampering etc. Used also 

as a service button, to include/exclude the device to/from the 

Z-Wave network,

IN

 - Potential-free input,

TP – (TEMP_POWER)

 - Power out for DS18B20 temperature 

sensor,

TD – (TEMP_DATA) 

- Signal terminal for DS18B20 temperature 

sensor,

GND – (GROUND)

 - Ground terminal.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS: 

                                                                                                                               

• INCLUSION - 

the device sends out a Node Info frame, which 

  makes it possible to add it to Z-Wave network.

• EXCLUSION - 

remove the device from Z-Wave network.

• ASSOCIATION - 

controlling other devices included in Z-Wave 

  network.

3. Controlling the zZC-100 Door/Window Sensor with 

Z-Wave network Controller

                                                                                                                               

The Door/Window Sensor is a multifunctional device. This means 

that it is equipped with an independent input circuit and a 1-wire bus 

allowing it to be connected to a DS18B20 temperature sensor. As a 

result, each device is represented by an independent icon in the 

Z-Wave System.

2. Resetting the zZC-100 Door/Window Sensor

There is one way to reset the ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor. The 

procedure cleans its EPROM memory, including the main controller 

and Z-Wave network data.

To reset the Sentek Door/Window Sensor please follow below 

instructions:

1) 

Pressed the TMP button more than 5 seconds. 

2) 

Led start blinking.

3) 

Release the TMP button.

4) 

Reset is performed.

III  Sensor Start-up

1.Installation of the Door/Window Sensor

STEP 1

 

Install the device observing the Figure 4 for correct positioning of 

the Sensor and the magnet. Close the Sensor's casing.

[Inclusion/Exclusion] of the ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor [to/from] 

the Z-Wave network.

STEP 2

 

The ZC-100 must be in range of the Z-Wave controller, 

because the procedure of inclusion to the Z-Wave network 

requires direct communication with the controller.

 

STEP 3

 

Locate TMP button, which allows for proper inclusion of device.

The ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor has a one, 

potential-free IN input. IN input status may be 

modified through the Sensor itself or by sending 

GND signal to IN (diagram 3). If the Door/Window 

Sensor will be used only as a binary sensor, do not 

install the magnet. 

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USING IN INPUT:

Diagram 1 - General

Diagram 2 - Connection to DS18B20 sensor

Diagram 3 - Example connection - momentary switch

Sentek is a bidirectional wireless system. This means the signal is 

not only sent to the receivers, but also the receivers send feedback 

confirming the reception of the signal. This also confirms the 

condition of receivers, which allows us to check whether or not a 

device has actually been switched on. The safety of transmission of 

the ZC-100 is comparable with a wire-linked bus system.  The 

ZC-100 operates in the free band for data transmission. The 

frequency depends on the radio regulations in each individual 

country. 

Each Z-Wave network has its own unique network identification 

number (home ID), which is why two or more independent systems 

may be installed in a single building without any interference.

Although the Z-Wave technology is fairly new, it has already been 

accepted as an official standard, just like Wi-Fi. Numerous 

manufacturers from various fields offer solutions based on Z-Wave 

technology, compatible with one another. This makes the system fit 

for the future and allows for further development.  

Sentek establishes a dynamic network structure. From the moment 

of start-up, the location data of respective devices of the Sentek 

System is updated automatically, in real time, by confirming their 

condition in the working mesh network.

The DS18B20 temperature sensor may be installed 

anywhere where very precise temperature readouts 

are necessary. If adequately protected, the 

DS18B20 sensor may be installed in humid 

conditions, under water, sealed in concrete or placed 

under the floor.

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USING DS18B20 TEMPERATURE SENSOR:

Metal surfaces in close vicinity (e.g. metal switch 

boxes, metal door trims) may impair the reception 

capability!

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The antenna should be placed above the battery. 

Never cut, shorten or bend the antenna. Its length is 

suited ideally to the band at which the system 

functions.

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NOTE! 

Every time any changes are made to the 

configuration of TP and TD lines (1-wire), i.e. when 

DS18B20 sensor is connected/disconnected, it is 

necessary to execute the procedure of exclusion 

and repeated inclusion of the sensor module to the 

Z-Wave network. The system will enter into the 

learning mode only after connected DS18B20 

sensor has been detected (about 10 s).

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NOTE! 

Do not connect sensors other than DS18B20 to the 

1-wire line (TP and TD terminals).

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NOTE! 

It is prohibited to connect the TP and TD lines to 

devices not compatible with the 1-wire protocol.

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NOTE! 

Resetting the device memory doesn't remove it 

from the Z-Wave network's main controller 

memory. To be able to re-include the device into the 

Z-Wave network please exclude it first. Exclusion 

may be performed either before or after the reset 

procedure. 

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TP (VDQ)

TD (DQ)

GND

IN

TMP

(TOP VIEW)

3

2

1

GND

TD (DQ)

TP

 (VDQ)

DS18B20

3

2

1

(VIEW FROM BELOW)

(TOP VIEW)

IN

GND

BELL-PUSH

(TOP VIEW)

TMP

NOTE! 

To ensure the most accurate position detecting 

always install the magnet in relation to the Sensor's 

body, as shown in diagram 4.

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(BOTTOM VIEW )

TMP

Diagram 4 - Correct positioning of the Sensor 

and the magnet

ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Diagram 5 - Correct sensor installation

Diagram 6 - Incorrect sensor installation

max. 5 mm

STEP 4

  

Set the Z-Wave controller to the inclusion or exclusion mode 

STEP 5

  

The ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor is added to (or deleted from) the 

by quickly pressing the TMP button three times (the button is  

located on the underside of the device, inside its casing).

STEP 6

  

Correct inclusion of the device to the network will be signalled by 

the Z-Wave controller. 

NOTE! 

ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor has two TMP buttons 

- inside and underside the casing.

During normal operation both TMP buttons must be 

secure. Do not use the sensor with opened casing.

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MAGNETIC

SENSOR

NOTE! 

Door/Window Sensor is equipped with a built-in 

LED. LED blinks each time Door/Window Sensor 

changes its state. LED blinking 5 times = correct 

inclusion and exclusion.

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NOTE! 

TMP button, located on the underside of the 

device, has two functions:

1. sets a device into the learn mode (Include to / 

Exclude from a Z-Wave network),

2. tamper button. After correct installation (fig. 5 

and 6), removing the whole sensor from its location 

or opening its casing may release the TMP button 

and trigger an alarm. If the TMP is to serve as a 

tamper button, association for II-nd association 

group must be configured (optionally, use the 

Parameter 13).

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BATTERY USE:

The ZC-100 Door/Window Sensor's battery life is up 

to 2 years, on default settings.

Current battery level is displayed in the Z-Wave 

controller's configuration interface. If a battery icon 

turns red, it means the battery needs replacement. 

In order not to trigger an alarm when replacing the 

battery, II-nd association group must be deleted 

and the Sensor's configuration must be changed to 

default, prior to the battery change.

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DS18B20

GND

max 30m

TD (DQ)

TP (VDQ)

TMP

1

2

3

NOTE! 

Use reset precedure only in the event that network 

primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.

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