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- Page 1 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L Instructions and warnings for installation and use v1.2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1: Important safety information 2: Description and features 3: Status indicator 4: Buttons 5: Installation and configuration 5.1: First Configuration 5.2: Alternative configuration 5.3: Adding controller to Remote Access 6: Adding Z-Wave™ devices 6.1: Adding using Inclusion Mode 6.2: Adding using SmartStart 7: Removing Z-Wave devices 7.1: Removing devices using Exclusion Mode... - Page 3 13.1: Setting parameters for the device 13.2: Copying parameters from other device 14: Linked devices 14.1: Thermostats (Humidifiers, Video Gates, Switches, Blinds and Sprin- klers) 14.2: Cameras 14.3: Quick Apps 14.4: Notifications 15: Settings 15.1: Changing Name 15.2: Changing Room 15.3: Changing Category 15.4: Changing Icon 15.5: Adding an icon...
- Page 4 20.2: Location 20.3: Home location 20.4: Another location 21: Z-Wave 21.1: Settings 22: Automation 22.1: Scenes 22.2: Creating scenes 22.3: Editing scenes 22.4: Deleting scenes 22.5: Duplicating scene 22.6: Converting Block Scene to Lua Scene 22.7: Scenarios 22.8: Favourite roller shutter positions 22.9: Changing name 22.10: Disabling/enabling 22.11: Changing triggering mode (manual/auto)
- Page 5 25.5: Actvating profiles manually 26: Alarms 27: Recovery Mode 27.1: Auto-repairing system 27.2: Switching between systems 27.3: Repairing system 27.4: Resetting network settings 27.5: Recovering system 28: Resetting to factory defaults 28.1: Resetting Z-Wave to factory defaults 29: Updating firmware 29.1: Updating firmware of gateway 29.2: Updating firmware of Z-Wave devices 30: System report...
- Page 6 34.8: Savings tab 34.9: Ecology tab 34.10: Scenes 35: Specifications 35.1: Technical data 35.2: Radio Communication 36: Product disposal 37: Declaration of conformity...
- Page 7 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual describes the initial installation of the smart home gateway. Described are the most important functionalities and capabilities.
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Page 9: 1: Important Safety Information
1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read this manual carefully before installing and operating the product. Warning! • The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions. Store this manual in a secure place for future reference. •... -
Page 10: 2: Description And Features
2: DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES Gateway is the core element of the smart home system. It enables the integration of smart home devices into a single system to provide convenient control and a powerful automation platform. The gateway is now even more secure, reliable, and versatile. Features: •... -
Page 11: 3: Status Indicator
3: STATUS INDICATOR • Pulsing blue – start-up • Red – Wi-Fi in Access Point mode (ready to configure) • Pulsing copper – disconnected from the Internet • Green – connected to the Internet • Pulsing red – start-up to Recovery mode 4: BUTTONS R Reboot Hold for 5s – restart... -
Page 12: 5: Installation And Configuration
5: INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION The ID and Remote access details can be found on a label on the Note: bottom of the device. 5.1: FIRST CONFIGURATION 1. Plug the provided power adapter into an outlet and connect it to the gateway. -
Page 13: 6: Adding Z-Wave™ Devices
6: ADDING Z-WAVE™ DEVICES 6.1: ADDING USING INCLUSION MODE To add the device to the Z-Wave network manually: 1. Open the Configuration Interface. 2. Go to > Devices. 3. Click 4. Select Z-Wave Device. 5. Optional - selectable options (Advanced): •... -
Page 14: 7: Removing Z-Wave Devices
6. Leave the Only S2 classic inclusion unchecked. 7. Power the device and it will be added automatically within 10 minutes. 7: REMOVING Z-WAVE DEVICES 7.1: REMOVING DEVICES USING EXCLUSION MODE To remove the device from the this or other Z-Wave network: 1. -
Page 15: 8: Managing Provisioning List
8: MANAGING PROVISIONING LIST The Provision List is used to add Z-Wave devices using SmartStart or bootstrap classic S2 inclusion. 8.1: ADDING DEVICES TO PROVISIONING LIST 1. Open the Configuration Interface. 2. Go to > Z-Wave > SmartStart. 3. Click DSK. -
Page 16: 9: Managing Devices
9: MANAGING DEVICES 9.1: CONTROLLING AND CHECKING STATE OF DEVICES You can control the device and check its last known state using Dashboard. 1. Open the Configuration Interface. 2. Go to 3. You will see list of all devices and their status. 4. -
Page 17: Performing Actions On Devices With Specific Command Classes
9.4: PERFORMING ACTIONS ON DEVICES WITH SPECIFIC COMMAND CLASSES Basic In the Dashboard , click on device tile, then on the displayed sidebar you will see the last known state and you will be able to: • Click – set 0xFF, •... - Page 18 In the Device Settings ( > Devices), click the device to expand it and go to tab. In section you will be Advanced Door Lock Configuration able change door lock configuration. Meter In the Device Settings ( > Devices), click the device to expand it and go to tab.
- Page 19 Thermostat Mode In the Dashboard , click on device tile, then on the displayed sidebar you will see the last known state and you will be able to: • Click Mode, then select mode – activate the selected mode. Thermostat Setback In the Dashboard , click on device tile, then on the displayed...
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Page 20: 10: Z-Wave Associations
10: Z-WAVE ASSOCIATIONS Associations allow devices to control other devices directly within the Z-Wave network without the participation of the gateway. Devices such can continue to work and operate selected devices even when the gateway is damaged or turned off (in case of a fire, flood, or system malfunction). -
Page 21: 11: Rediscovering Z-Wave Devices
11: REDISCOVERING Z-WAVE DEVICES Rediscovery – the process of reading the device’s capabilities after altering them. 1. Open the Configuration Interface. 2. Go to > Devices. 3. Click the device to expand it. 4. Go to Device configuration tab. 5. Under Device reconfiguration click Reconfigure... -
Page 22: Dsk And Pin
3. After couple of minutes both controllers will have the same network information. Copying information to this controller from the primary controller 1. Start adding procedure on the primary controller (according to its manual). 2. Go to > Z-Wave. 3. Under click Start Learn Mode Start... -
Page 23: 13: Parameters
13: PARAMETERS Devices allows to customize their operation to user’s needs using configurable parameters. The settings can be adjusted via Z-Wave controller to which the device is added. In the interface parameters are presented as simple options in Advanced Settings of the device. 13.1: SETTING PARAMETERS FOR THE DEVICE 1. -
Page 24: 14: Linked Devices
14: LINKED DEVICES Linked Devices combine several devices into one device. Using this function results in controlling the group of related devices as if they were one single device. The group will be presented in the interfaces as a single device. The gateway offers different Linked Devices types: Thermostats, Humidifiers, Video Gates, Switches, Blinds and Sprinklers. -
Page 25: Cameras
14.2: CAMERAS Adding Cameras Supported cameras: Your camera must use MJPEG video compression format. H.264, H.265, RTSP, and other streaming formats are not supported in the Configuration Interface. 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Devices. 3. Click 4. - Page 26 7. Choose a Room. 8. Choose the device type . 9. Click > next to the created Quick App. 10. Go to Edit&Preview tab. 11. Click Edit. 12. Drag & drop items and enter the Lua code. 13. Click Save. Quick App encryption Note: Quick App code encryption is available with gateway firmware...
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Page 27: Notifications
Uploading an encrypted file To upload an encrypted Quick App, follow the same steps as for an open source Quick App’s file. Once the Quick App has been uploaded, the ability to edit the code and download the file will be blocked. 14.4: NOTIFICATIONS Setting notifiations for the device 1. -
Page 28: Changing Category
15.3: CHANGING CATEGORY Categories are used to filter devices in the History window and in the mobile app. 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Devices. 3. Click > next to the device. 4. Choose one of the categories: •... -
Page 29: Theoretical Power Consumption
15.6: THEORETICAL POWER CONSUMPTION For switches without a built-in power metering feature, you can define the theoretical power consumption. Whenever the device is turned on, the meter will assume that it consumes power set by the user (in Watts). 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. -
Page 30: 16: Configuration
16: CONFIGURATION 16.1: NETWORK SETTINGS Checking network status There are two ways to check network status of the gateway: 1. By checking the status indicator on the gateway housing: • Red – Wi-Fi in Access Point mode (ready to configure) •... -
Page 31: Secure Connection
1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Network > Wi-Fi connection. 3. Set Network connection type to Static/Manual. 4. Input the IP address you want to set for the gateway. How to set dynamic IP Address: 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. -
Page 32: 17: Rooms And Sections
REMEMBER Your browser might show you a warning when connecting via HTTPS, in this case, do the following: 1. Download certificate from the Secure Connection section in Network settings and install it on your system (and browser), 2. Use the gateway’s serial number to connect locally, i.e. use serial_ number.local, e.g. -
Page 33: Rooms
3. Click Manage sections. 4. Click next to the section you want to delete. 17.2: ROOMS Rooms represent rooms and other places in your house (e.g. living room, corridor) and devices can be assigned to them. Adding rooms: 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. -
Page 34: 18: Users And Access
Default room: New devices will be automatically assigned to the default room. 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > General. 3. Set Default room (under the section: Main Sensors). 18: USERS AND ACCESS 18.1: USER ROLES • Admin –... -
Page 35: Setting Pin For The User
4. To add a mobile device to the gateway, log in to the mobile application on the given device. 5. To remove a mobile device from the gateway, click the next to it and then confirm action by clicking DELETE. 6. -
Page 36: 19: Remote Access
19: REMOTE ACCESS Remote Access allows you to connect and manage your control panel and devices from a remote area outside your home. The gateway must be connected to the Internet and powered on. 19.1: ENABLING REMOTE ACCESS Remote access is enabled by default. To enable/disable remote access: 1. -
Page 37: Location
• NTP server, • Date format, • Hour format (12-hour, 24-hour), • Date, • Time. Units and separators • Temperature unit (Celsius, Fahrenheit), • Wind speed unit (km/h, mph), • Decimal mark (comma, dot). 20.2: LOCATION Setting location in the gateway allows you to personalize your smart home experience. -
Page 38: 21: Z-Wave
21: Z-WAVE 21.1: SETTINGS • Reconfigure all devices, • Reconfigure mesh network (You can choose if you want to configure entire Z-Wave network or single devices), • Broadcast “Node Information” frame, • Add secondary controller, • Transfer controller, • Reset energy metering, •... -
Page 39: Creating Scenes
22.2: CREATING SCENES 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Scenes. 3. Click Add scene. 4. Choose scene type. 5. Set basic settings: • Name – name of the scene. • Run scene – choose if the scene will be run automatically (when conditions are met) or manually (ignore conditions). -
Page 40: Converting Block Scene To Lua Scene
22.6: CONVERTING BLOCK SCENE TO LUA SCENE 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Scenes. 3. Click next to the scene you want to duplicate. 4. Click Copy & Convert to confirm. 22.7: SCENARIOS You can set up Scenarios. These are special scenes that allow you to control your roller shutters in the morning and in the evening. -
Page 41: Changing Name
6. Adjust the correct position and then click Save this position. 7. If the roller shutter has not reached the desired level, you can repeat the configuration by clicking Configure again. 22.9: CHANGING NAME 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to >... -
Page 42: Running Scenes
22.13: RUNNING SCENES 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Scenes. 3. Click Play button next to the scene which you want to run. 23: VARIABLES Variables allow you to create more advanced scenes and home automations which goes beyond just a scene setup. There are situations and things that you want to keep track outside the particular scene, or you want to share the variable across different scenes. -
Page 43: Adding Zones
4. Choose Other Device. 5. Click Thermostat. 6. Enter the name of the thermostat. 7. Choose a Room. 8. Choose the main device. 9. Select heating and/or cooling devices. 10. Save. 24.2: ADDING ZONES 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to >... -
Page 44: Editing Zone Name And Devices
6. Enter temperatures to be set on each period. 7. Save. If you want to use the same schedule on multiple days, you can set it once, then copy it to the remaining days. 24.5: EDITING ZONE NAME AND DEVICES 1. -
Page 45: Editing Sprinklers
24.8: EDITING SPRINKLERS 1. Open the Configuration interface. 2. Go to > Devices. 3. Find your sprinkler on the list. 4. Click > next to the sprinkler you want to edit. 5. Click EDIT DEVICE. 6. Edit settings and Save. 24.9: ADDING AND CONFIGURING WATERING SCHEDULES 1. -
Page 46: Configuring Profiles
2. Go to > Profiles. 3. Click Add Profile. 4. Name the new profile. 5. If you want to copy settings from another profile, select it in Based on field. 6. Select icon for the new profile. 7. Click Add. 25.2: CONFIGURING PROFILES 1. -
Page 47: 26: Alarms
26: ALARMS Alarm feature allows to create alarm zones using sensors in your system. Breaching any sensor in an armed zone will trigger an alarm. The system will inform you about an alarm, you can also activates scenes when alarm triggers. -
Page 48: 27: Recovery Mode
27: RECOVERY MODE Recovery Mode allows retrieving the geteway operating system in case of technical problems, e.g. when the Configuration Interface is not reachable after update. Using Recovery Mode you can repair the system or restore the default configuration (to its initial state). The gateway maintains two copies of the system (System A and B) to ensure safety of your data during the firmware update. -
Page 49: Switching Between Systems
27.2: SWITCHING BETWEEN SYSTEMS You can switch between system A and B at any moment using the Recovery Mode, e.g. when current system encounters a problem. 1. Enter the Recovery Mode. 2. Click Switch to System A/B. 3. Choose if you want to restore Latest version or use Local file. 4. -
Page 50: 28: Resetting To Factory Defaults
1. Enter the Recovery Mode. 2. Click Recover System A/B. 3. Choose if you want to restore Latest version or use Local file. 4. Confirm. 28: RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Caution! The whole configuration will be removed and lost if not backed up. -
Page 51: 29: Updating Firmware
29: UPDATING FIRMWARE The gateway will inform you if there are any new updates with red badge and number on icon in the top bar. Updates may include new features, improvements, and bug fixes. We recommend installing those updates as soon as they are available to ensure best operation and security. -
Page 52: 30: System Report
30: SYSTEM REPORT The system allows to print a full report of the configuration for easier management and diagnostics. The report gives you all the necessary information about the system at first glance. This can be useful for example for finding devices needing battery replacement or creating scenes. -
Page 53: 31: Backups
31: BACKUPS Backups of your entire system are the best way to prevent losing configuration data in case of any issues or unintentional changes. We recommend creating backups regularly. There is limited storage for backups! You can store up to 5 local and up to 50 MB of backups in our cloud service. -
Page 54: Restoring Backups
31.4: RESTORING BACKUPS Cloud backups require configured and enabled Remote Access (see link enable remote access). 31.5: RESTORING BACKUP FROM THE LIST 1. Open the Configuration Interface. 2. Go to > Backup. 3. Next to backup you want to restore click Restore. 4. -
Page 55: 33: Voice Assistants
• Z-Wave – lists all Z-Wave devices that are not configured or without templates. 33: VOICE ASSISTANTS 33.1: GOOGLE ASSISTANT Google Assistant and system work together to make devices even more convenient to use. Smart system and voice control by Google will help you to control lights, blinds, temperature, sensors, scenes and even more without lifting a finger. -
Page 56: Amazon Alexa
Activating integration in the Google Assistant app: 1. On your mobile device open the Google Assistant and say “Hey Google, open Assistant settings” or go to Assistant settings. 2. Tap and then Assistant Home control. 3. Search for Smart Home, then tap it. -
Page 57: 34: Energy Panel
34: ENERGY PANEL The Energy Panel is dedicated to energy producing installations, but it also allows you to analyse your home’s energy consumption. If you have a main energy meter, all the total consumption data will come from this device. In the case of the lack of a main energy meter, the consumption data will come from all devices present in the system with active energy metering. -
Page 58: Expenses
» The factor affects the total cost of energy production. » The default value is 100%, a change only affects the current billing period. 34.4: EXPENSES The tab allows you to save the cost of the energy production installation. • Possibility of specifying the cost and date of installation of the energy- producing installation. -
Page 59: General Tab
• Grid consumption – The instantaneous power consumption will be calculated as the sum of the readings from the selected devices (production goes directly to the house, the meter shows the difference between production and consumption.) 34.7: GENERAL TAB The General tab is the basic view of the Energy Panel. It consists of elements: 1. -
Page 60: Ecology Tab
• Summary of total production and consumption for the selected period. • List of devices that have consumed energy in the selected period. 3. Comparison of a period from the top chart to another date. It is possible to compare a selected day/week with any date. 34.9: ECOLOGY TAB The Ecology tab shows the positive impact on the environment by using an energy producing installation. -
Page 61: 35: Specifications
35: SPECIFICATIONS 35.1: TECHNICAL DATA Power supply 5 V DC, max. 1 A (adapter included) Operating temperature 0-40°C Operating humidity max. 75% relative humidity (non-condensing) Power connector USB Micro B Dimensions 178x110x31 mm 35.2: RADIO COMMUNICATION Protocol Radio frequency Max. transmitting power Z-Wave 868.0-868.6 MHz *... -
Page 62: 37: Declaration Of Conformity
37: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WEEE Directive Compliance Device labelled with this symbol should not be disposed with other household wastes. It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Declaration of conformity Hereby, manufacturer declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU and 2015/863.
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