Introduction To Z-Wave; Transitioning From X10 To Z-Wave; Z-Wave Terminology - Honeywell Tuxedo Touch Manual

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Transitioning from X10 to Z-Wave

The X-10 and Z-Wave networks are technically different:
X-10:
- Uses a House Code (A-P) and Unit Number (1-16)
- Can have a total of 256 modules
- Uses Power Line Carrier (PLC) Technology
- Limited to the phase the X-10 transmitter is on
Z-Wave:
- Uses a Network ID and a "Node" ID (Similar to an IP Address)
- Uses RF technology to transmit between Nodes (Phases do not matter)
- Uses a Mesh Network configuration
- Has a transmission limit of 75'
- Each node can act as repeaters, for extending the distance
- Must have a "Primary Controller" to learn in the modules
- Can have a maximum of 232 devices

Z-Wave Terminology

Primary Controller:
Include:
Exclude:
Node:
Network Id:
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Introduction to Z-Wave

This is a device that contains a description of the Z-Wave network and controls the
outputs
Refers to enrolling the device into the network
Refers to removing the device from the network
This refers to the Z-Wave module itself (lights, thermostats, outlets, etc.)
Also known as the Home ID, refers to the ID that the Primary Controller assigns the
node (Similar to the House Code on an X-10 Module)
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