Assign Association for Two Devices ....17 Add/Delete All-On/All-Off functions ....20 Change Device Configuration ......22 Advanced Z-Wave Network Setups ....23 Copying All Network and Device Information to a Secondary Controller ........23 Copying Network Information to a Secondary Controller ............
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IR Boost Mode ..........38 Restore Factory Settings ........39 MAINTENANCE..........39 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....39 Z-Wave Frequently Asked Questions ....39 AV Control Frequently Asked Questions ....42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......42 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES ......44 WARNINGS ............44...
The Z-URC 550EU Z-Wave AV Controller is a universal AV remote and also a Z-Wave controller (Figure 1). As a universal remote, the Z- 550EU replaces all your AV remotes through its built-in IR code database or IR code learning. As a Z-Wave controller, the Z-...
Z-Wave enabled device that can be Device or Node controlled by the Z-URC Inclusion Add a Z-Wave device to the network. Delete a Z-Wave device from the network. Exclusion To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still Remove exists in the same Z-Wave network.
550EU. Firstly there is the XpressZetup for beginner users that do not have a large amount of Z-Wave products. Following is the advanced set up that you will need to become familiar with as your Z- Wave network of products continues to expand.
Configurations Please open the configuration compartment then you can see the Z- 550EU setup keys (Figure 2). Status LED_A Status LED_B Figure 2 Setup Keys of the Z-URC 550EU...
Keys Functions The All-On and All-Off keys are used for turns on or off all Z-Wave devices in the device database. The On and Off keys are used for the different Z- Wave groups and scenes control. Press once to access secondary functions for the next button.
• “LED_B" off • Group setup completed Note1: If you cannot add your Z-Wave device, this device might have been included in another Z-Wave network. In this case, please delete this device following the steps in the [Deleting Device from the...
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Note2: XpressZetup cannot support “Multi-Channel Device”, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] and [Adding Device/End-point to a group] for normal setup procedure. Removing Device from a Group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • “OK" LED on Press •...
Note2: This process will only remove the group devices from its assigned group but will not exclude it from the network. Note 3: The above steps are needed if Z-URC 550EU to be a secondary remote controller and the Group information mapping from gateway / primary controller is unsuccessful.
Scene Control Z-Wave Scenes are used for setting up multiple devices in the same way as a group but in addition to groups, scenes also control dimmer lights that you can set to different levels depending on the situation.
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• “LED_B" flashes slowly 1-8) • “OK" LED flashes Press the program/EP button on the target once and stays on device • “LED_B" keep blinking slowly Adjust the target device on/off or dim level with its program button, to the desired status •...
scene successfully Note1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network. Deleting a Scene Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup •...
Additional Device Setups Add/Delete Devices Adding Device to the Network Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK" LED flashes Press once and stays on • “LED_B" flashes slowly • “OK" LED flashes Press the program button on the target device once then turns off...
Add/Remove/Delete Device/End-point to/from a group Adding Device/End-point to a group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK" LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on •...
Deleting a group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK" LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on • “LED_A" off 1-8) •...
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• “OK" LED flashes Press the program/EP button on the secondary once and stays on device (e.g. light switch) • “LED_B" flashes once and keep blinking slowly • “LED_B" turns off Press the program/EP button on the primary • “OK" LED flashes device (e.g.
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Deleting an Association Group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK" LED flashes Press once and stays on • “LED_A" flashes slowly • “OK" LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on •...
Add/Delete All-On/All- Off functions If desired, specific devices can be setup to ignore the All-On and All- Off commands. The four possible responses are: • It will respond to All-On and the All-Off commands (default). • It will not respond to All-On and All-Off commands. •...
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Adding Devices to All Control Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK" light turns Press in Advance Setup • “LED_B" flashes Press and hold the key for 2 seconds which you slowly want to add to the front top side Example: i) Press...
Change Device Configuration This function is used to modify the parameter of the Z-Wave device via the configuration command class. Look up the Parameter No. and Parameter Value of the target device from the device user manual before you start the below process.
Advanced Z-Wave Network Setups Copying All Network and Device Information to a Secondary Controller You can add a secondary controller to your network and copy all of your Z-URC 550EU’s network and device information to the secondary controller by following the steps below.
Copying Network Information to a Secondary Controller You can add a secondary controller to your network and copy all of your primary controller’s network information to the secondary controller by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status •...
Transferring All Network and Device Information to a New Primary Controller (Primary Shift) You can transfer all of your controller information to another remote so that it will become the new primary remote. This is done by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...
Transferring Only Network Information to a New Primary Controller (Primary Shift) You can just transfer network information to another remote so that it will become the new primary remote. This is done by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status •...
Your Z-URC 550EU can: • Copy the settings from another Z-Wave controller • Be included into existing Z-Wave network and become a secondary remote controller or back to a new primary remote controller • Be excluded from the Z-Wave network This is done by following the steps below.
There are multiple usages by entering this mode: • Version command class: To get application software version, the Z-Wave protocol version and the supported Z-Wave command version of this controller. • Manufacturer command class: To get the manufacture ID, product type ID and the product ID of this controller.
Z-Wave standards. Performance can vary depending on the amount of objects in between Z-Wave devices such as walls and furniture. Every Z-Wave device set up in your house will act as a signal repeater allowing devices to talk to each other and find alternate routes in the case of a reception dead spot.
AUDIO/VIDEO SETUP AND OPERATION In addition to Z-Wave device and scene control, your Z-URC 550EU is also a universal remote which enables you to control all your audio/video systems around your house. Audio/Video Control Keys Figure 5 Audio/Video Control Keys of the Z-URC...
550EU operates up to 8 AV equipments which are accessed by using the SHIFT key and TV or DVD and so on. Note: The SHIFT key is used when operating both the AV and Z-Wave equipments Press once to access secondary function for the next button.
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Return, Cancel or Exit Selects the Electronic Program Guide while in SAT/CBL mode also INFO when in shift mode Mute the audio Scrolls through AV modes while in TV mode Skip Backwards also Subtitle when in shift mode Skip Forwards also Aspect Ratio Control when in shift mode Stop also Teletext On when in shift mode Record also Picture-in-Picture toggle when...
Green button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes also disc menu for DVD when in shift mode Yellow button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes also zoom when in shift mode Blue Button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes -/-- also LAST in shift mode to return to the previous channel Favorites channel also ENTER when in shift mode...
Suggestions: • If you cannot find a correct Device Code for your equipment, refer to AV Equipment Selection by Searching through the Library. • For future reference you are recommended to take note of your Devices codes in the space provided in the manual after setting up the Z-URC 550EU correctly.
IMPORTANT − If the power on/off function of your device is not infra-red controlled, you need to follow steps 2 to 6 above and start searching. − Press and another function key alternately until your device responds to the expected function, then press the same Device Mode Key (e.g.
Press a desired key once and release on the Z-URC 550EU which you want to learn the command. The green indicator will flash once then stay lit. Press and keep holding the key on your original equipment remote which you want to learn for a few seconds. When the green indicator light flashes twice and stays lit continuously, the command has been learned successfully and you can release the key on your original equipment remote.
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Punch Through Punch Through Channel Punch through channel allows you to operate channel up and down without having to switch the device modes repeatedly even when your Z-URC 550EU is in other operating modes. To activate the punch through channel setting: Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g.
Macro Power Macro Power allows you to turn two of your A/V equipment on/off simultaneously. To activate the macro power setting: 1. Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g. TV). 2. Press and Hold key. 3. Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g. SAT). 4.
Q Do I need an electrician to install Z-Wave products in my house? Installation can be simple. In some cases all you need to do is attach the Z-Wave plug in module into the wall socket.
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There are several kinds of multi-channel products in the market such as Z-Wave Extender , Z-Wave wall switch / dimmer and power strip. It can control the end-point individually. Z-Wave Extender...
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However, audio visual settings will be lost and can not be replicated such as TV and DVD settings. Q Where can I keep up to date with the latest Z-Wave products for my house? You can keep up to date by visiting the www.remotec.com.hk...
AV Control Frequently Asked Questions Q My Z-URC does not work at all! Check your A/V device, if the device's main switch is turned off, your Z-URC cannot operate your device. Check whether your batteries are inserted properly and are in the correct +/- position.
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Z-Wave device type Basic Device Class: BASIC_TYPE_CONTROLLER Generic Device Class: GENERIC_TYPE_GENERIC_CONTROLLER Specific Device Class: SPECIFIC_TYPE_PORTABLE_SCENE_CONTROLLER Z-Wave Command Class Controlled Supported COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_SIMPLE_AV_CONTROL COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_ALL COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL COMMAND_CLASS_SCENE_CONTROLLER_CONF COMMAND_CLASS_SCENE_ACTIVATION COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP_V1 You can record down your device code under the below table for future reference after setting up the Z-URC 550EU correctly.
- RISK OF BURNS Exercise extreme caution when using Z-Wave devices to control appliances. Operation of the Z-Wave device may be in a different room then the controlled appliances, also an unintentional activation may occur if the wrong button on the remote is pressed. Z-Wave devices may automatically be powered on due to timed event programming.