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ASSOCIATIONS
Association (linking devices) - direct control of other devices within the Z-Wave system network e.g. Dimmer, Relay Switch, Roller Shutter
or scene (may be controlled only through a Z-Wave controller).
The association enables Plug-Control to control directly a device included in Z-Wave network e.g. other Dimmer, Relay Switch, Roller Shutter
or scene (may be controlled only through a Z-Wave controller).
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Association ensures direct transfer of control commands between devices, is performed without participation of the main controller and
requires associated device to be in the direct range.
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2nd association group commands are sent only in case of manual operation through the B-button.
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3rd association group commands are sent automatically, depending on parameters 21, 22, 23 and 24.
Plug-Control provides the association of three groups:
1st Association Group – "Lifeline" reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default).
2nd Association Group – "On/Off (Button)" devices in this group will be switched on or off when relay status is changed using the B-button
(uses Basic command class).
3rd Association Group – "On/Off (Power)" devices in this group will be switched on or off depending on the current load (uses Basic command
class).
Plug-Control in 2nd and 3rd group allows to control up to 10 regular or multichannel devices per an association group. "LifeLine" group is
reserved solely for the controller and hence only 1 node can be assigned.
It is not recommended to associate more than 10 devices in general, as the response time to control commands depends on the number of
associated devices. In extreme cases, system response may be delayed.
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Z-WAVE RANGE TEST
The device has a built in Z-Wave network main controller's range tester.
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To make Z-Wave range test possible, the device must be added to the Z-Wave controller. Testing may stress the network, so it is recom-
mended to perform the test only in special cases.
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Communication mode of Plug-Control may switch between direct and one using routing, especially if the device is on the limit of the direct
range.
Follow the below instructions to test the main controller's range:
1. Press and hold the B-button.
2. Wait for the LED ring to glow violet (2nd menu position).
3. Release the B-button.
4. Click the B-button once to confirm selection.
5. Visual indicator will indicate the Z-Wave network's range (range signalling modes described below).
6. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the B-button briefly.
Z-Wave range tester signalling modes:
Visual indicator pulsing green - Plug-Control attempts to establish a direct communication with the main controller. If a direct communica-
tion attempt fails, the device will try to establish a routed communication, through other modules, which will be signalled by visual indicator
pulsing yellow.
Visual indicator glowing green - Plug-Control communicates with the main controller directly.
Visual indicator pulsing yellow - Plug-Control tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules
(repeaters).
Visual indicator glowing yellow - Plug-Control communicates with the main controller through the other modules. After 2 seconds the
device will retry to establish a direct communication with the main controller, which will be signalled with visual indicator pulsing green.
Visual indicator pulsing violet - Plug-Control does communicate at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves
successful it will be confirmed with a yellow glow. It's not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
Visual indicator glowing red - Plug-Control is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device
(repeater).
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