8: Z-Wave Range Test - FIBARO SMART MODULE Operating Manual

8: Z-Wave range test

The device has a built-in Z-Wave network main controller range tester.
To make a Z-Wave range test possible, the device must be
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added to the Z-Wave controller. Testing can stress the network,
so it's recommended to perform a test only if needed
To test the main controller range:
1. Press and hold the maintenance button to enter the menu.
2. Release button when the device glows magenta.
3. Click quickly the button to confirm.
4. Visual indicator indicates the Z-Wave network range (range signaling modes
described below).
5. To exit the Z-Wave range test, press the button briefly.
Z-Wave range tester signalling modes:
• Visual indicator pulsing green - the device attempts to establish a direct
communication with the main controller. If a direct communication attempt
fails, the device tries to establish a routed communication, through other
modules, which is signalled with the visual indicator pulsing yellow.
• Visual indicator glowing green - the device communicates with the main
controller directly.
• Visual indicator pulsing yellow - the device tries to establish a routed
communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
• Visual indicator glowing yellow - the device communicates with the
main controller through the other modules. After 2 seconds the device re-
tries to establish a direct communication with the main controller, which is
signalled with the visual indicator pulsing green.
• Visual indicator glowing yellow - the device 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 - the device communicates at the maxi-
mum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves successful it is
confirmed with a yellow glow. It's not recommended to use the device at
the range limit.
• Visual indicator glowing red - the device isn't able to connect to the main
controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).
Communication mode of the device can switch between direct
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and one using routing, especially if the device is at the limit of
the direct range.
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