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Please Note:
Z-Wave home control networks are designed to work properly alongside
wireless security sensors, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless devices. Some 900 MHz
wireless devices such as baby cams, wireless video devices and older cordless phones
may cause interference and limit Z-Wave functionality.
Things to consider regarding RF range:
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Each wall or obstacle (such as refrigerator, big screen TV, etc.) between the remote
and the destination device will reduce the maximum range of 100 feet by
approximately 25-30%.
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Brick, tile or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than walls made of wooden
studs and drywall.
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Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes will suffer a
significant loss of range (approximately 20%) since the metal box blocks a large part
of the RF signal
Defining Scenes
The system can automatically activate various devices when certain events
occur. The programming of these triggers and actions is called Scenes and a
total of 10 scenes can be defined.
A scene consists of a trigger, an optional condition, and up to three actions.
Definitions of Trigger, Condition, and Action
Trigger
Defines the event that triggers the programmed action(s).
Triggers include the following categories:
Time
Choose the time option the action should begin:
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Repeated (choose the days of the week)
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Once (enter the date)
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Sunrise/Sunset (region must be set)
•
By Clock (set the time the scene should begin)
Security
Choose the security mode upon which the action
begins:
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Disarm
(action starts when the system is disarmed)
•
Away
(action starts when system is armed Away
mode)
•
Stay
(action starts when system is armed Stay
mode)
•
Night
(action starts when system is armed Instant or
Night mode)
•
Away Secured
(action starts after exit delay expires)
•
Alarm (action starts on any alarm condition)
Thermostat
Choose the temperature at which the action begins:
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Above
(set the temperature)
•
Below
(set the temperature)