2014 Compacta International, Ltd. - Rev.
2/2019
ZBPLM
and Smartenit are trademarks of Compacta International, Ltd.
ZigBee is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance, INSTEON is a registered trademark of SmartLabs, Inc.,
and X10 is a registered trademark of X10.
DB9 Serial Port
USB Port
ZBPLM is a multi-protocol interface that allows communication
from a computer or any device to control and monitor ZigBee,
INSTEON and X10 home automation devices.
The ZBPLM also enables the setup and interoperability
between ZigBee Home Automation (HA) devices without the
requirement of a computer.
With the seamless integration of these three leading home and
building automation protocols, the limitations of what you can
accomplish start to disappear!
Program Button
Status LED
Note:
ZBPLM must be installed indoors
Now with
external antenna* for
increased range
(not shown)
* Serial version only
* Serial version only
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Technical Support
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Quick Start Guide - ZBPLM
TM
Product Brief
Installation
Home Automation Interface
Interface Setup
1. Using with Serial API:
•
This method is typically for developers. ZBPLM implements the Smartenit Serial API, which is documented here:
http://docs.smartenit.com/software/zbpcid_api.pdf
2. Using with Smartenit Gateways/Hubs:
•
Follow installation process mentioned above and then attach the other end of USB cable to Gateway/Hub
3. Using with IoT8-Z as an Insteon bridge. Follow steps below and then refer to the IoT8-Z quick start guide
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Factory reset ZBPLM: Press button while reconnecting to power and continue to hold button for 4 secs
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Start Network: Tap the set button 11 times in quick succession. LED should stop blinking and stay solid.
•
Discover zigbee device: Press and hold the Set button for 7 secs, LED should start to blink slowly
1. Connect ZBPLM to Computer or Gateway
•
Using cable provided (RJ-45 to DB9 or USB), connect
ZBPLM to computer/gateway. (If USB version, connect
USB cable
after
completing step 3 below)
2. Connect external antenna and point upwards *
3. Connect ZBPLM to 120V AC power
•
Press and hold the Program Button while plugging into power to
ensure ZBPLM is
reset to factory defaults
.
•
After a couple seconds, the LED will begin to blink, indicating
that ZBPLM is reset.
