Z-Wave - Planet Networking & Communication HAC-1000 User Manual

4.7 Z-Wave

You can view logs, topology and included/excluded devices.
Z-Wave Logs
Topology of Z-Wave devices
This tab gives an overview of the network
status and the availability of each device.
Green block means connected.
Gray block means disconnected.
Z-Wave uses a source-routed mesh network topology and has one or more master
controllers that control routing and security. Devices communicate using
intermediate nodes to actively route around household obstacles or radio dead
spots. A message from Device A to Device C can be successfully delivered even if
the two nodes are not within range, provided that a third node B can communicate
with Nodes A and C. If the preferred route is unavailable, the message originator
will attempt other routes until a path is found to the "C" node. Therefore a Z-Wave
network can span much farther than the radio range of a single unit.
However, with several of these hops a delay may be introduced between the control
command and the desired result. In order for Z-Wave units to be able to route
messages, they cannot be in sleep mode. Therefore, it is not practical for a routing
device to be battery-operated. Most battery-operated devices are not designed as
repeater units, but as simple control devices.
Included/Excluded Device
Z-Wave devices require a separate command and physical confirmation from the device itself
(usually a button press) in order to be reset (or "excluded") and removed from a controller (HA
control gateway).
Z-Wave Home Automation Control Gateway
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