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Glossary
Device or Node
Devices and nodes are all terms to describe an individual Z-Wave
device. These are all interchangeable when setting up your Z-Wave
network.
Inclusion
Add a Z-Wave device to the network.
Exclusion
Remove a Z-Wave device from the network.
Remove
To take a device out of a group, scene, or association group while
that device still exists in the same Z-Wave network.
Network Wide Inclusion
(NWI)
Network Wide Inclusion (NWI) enables both end-user friendly, Plug
and Play like Z-Wave network installation as well as professional
installation scenario where the inclusion process, in terms of time,
will be reduced significantly. NWI is a feature supported by a new
frame type named Explorer which enables the Z-Wave protocol to
implement Adaptive Source Routing.
Z-Wave Network
A collection of Z-Wave devices is controlled by primary and
secondary controllers operating on the same system. A Z-Wave
network has its own unique ID code so that controllers not in the
network cannot control the system.
Primary Controller
The first controller is used to set up your devices and network.
Only the Primary Controller can be used to include or remove
devices from a network. It is recommended that you mark the
primary controller for each network for ease in modifying your
network.
FLiRS Mode
FLiRS is abbreviation for “Frequently Listening Routing Slave”.
FLiRS mode is targeted for battery operated applications and will
enter sleep mode frequently in order to conserve battery
consumption. The response to Z-Wave command is not as quick as
Always Listening Device. Normally there is 1-2 seconds latency.
Always Listening Mode
Always Listening mode is targeted for AC power operated
applications and it can act as a repeater, which will re-transmit the
RF signal to ensure that the signal is received by its intended
destination by routing the signal around obstacle and radio dead
spots. The response to Z-Wave command is immediate.
Association
Association is used to organize nodes in different groups allowing
the device to identify the nodes by a group identifier. The groups
can also be copied to other devices.
