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NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Z-Wave enabled devices should never be used to supply power to, or control the On/Off status of
medical and/or life support equipment
WIRELESS RANGE
This device exceeds the Z-Wave standard of open-air, line of sight transmission distances of 20 meters or
approximately 66 feet. Actual performance in a home depends on the number of walls between the
remote controller and the destination device, the type of construction and the number of Z-Wave enabled
devices installed in the control network. Most Z-Wave enabled devices acts as signal repeaters.
Multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes which helps eliminate “RF dead-spots”.
Things to consider regarding RF range:
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Each wall or obstacle (i.e.: refrigerator, big screen TV, fireplace, etc.) between the remote and the
destination device may reduce the maximum range 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
plasterboard (drywall).
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Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes may suffer a significant loss of
range (approximately 20%) since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF signal.
Effects of Home Construction on Wireless Range Between Z-Wave Enabled Devices
Note:
The distances shown in the table below are typical examples. Actual performance in your home will
vary.
From the Remote (or repeating Z-Wave module) to destination device:
Type of Construction
Wood Frame w/Drywall
Brick, Tile or Concrete
Plastic
J-Boxes*
Metal
J-Boxes
Plastic
J-Boxes*
Metal
J-Boxes
0**
100' 80' 100' 80'
1 70'
56'
60'
48'
2 49'
39'
36'
29'
Number of Walls
or Obstacles
3 34'
27'
21'
17'
* For Plug-in Modules or In-Wall Devices Installed in Plastic Junction Boxes
** Line of Sight / no obstructions
Please Note:
Z-Wave home control networks are designed to work properly alongside 802.11 wireless
computer networks, Bluetooth and other 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz or DECT devices. Some baby cams, wireless
video devices and older cordless phones using the 900MHz frequency range may cause interference and
limit Z-Wave functionality. Many 900MHz products have a switch to select channel “A” or “B”. You may find
that one of these channels will cause less interference than the other.
