ZRC-100 (Z-Wave Remote Controller) Operating Instructions Introduction The ZRC‐100 (Figure 1) is a portable Z‐Wave remote controller with multi‐channel support; also it is a Z‐Wave Enabled Security Controller. It can control the secured door locks when it is in the security network. Also, it can be configured as a primary or secondary controller within a Z‐Wave home automation network. It works with almost every Z‐ Wave enabled devices, binary switches, dimmers, thermostats, secured door locks, binary or multi‐level sensors. Users can control their Z‐Wave enabled devices individually or through “Scene” control. Scene is a collection of Z‐Wave devices configured to a user‐preferred settings, levels, modes or operating conditions. The ZRC‐100 also equipped with a backlit LCD screen and an intelligent Self Navigated Button (SNB) system. Users can setup and operate their Z‐Wave devices through the LCD and the SNB system using their ZRC‐100, and enjoy a networked, wireless home automation system anywhere at home. Figure 1 ZRC-100...
Glossary Devices and nodes are all terms to describe an individual ZWave device. These are all Device or Node interchangeable when setting up your Z‐ Wave network. Inclusion Add a Z‐Wave device to the network. Exclusion Delete a Z‐Wave device from the network. To take a device out of a group, scene or Remove association group while that device still exists in the same Z‐Wave network. A collection of Z‐Wave devices controlled by primary and secondary controllers operating Z‐Wave on the same system. A Z‐Wave network has Network its own unique ID code so that controllers not in the network cannot control the system. The first controller used to set up your devices and network. Only the Primary Controller can be used to include or delete Primary modules from a network. It is recommended Controller that you mark the primary controller for each network for ease in modifying your network. A controller containing network information about other modules within the network Secondary and is used for controlling devices. Controller Secondary controller is created from the Primary Controller and cannot include or delete modules to the network. A controller containing network information about other modules within the network ...
ZRC‐100 Operations Welcome to the world of Z‐Wave home automation, you can use your ZRC‐100 to control almost every Z‐Wave certified products inside your house. The following section will guide you through the set up processes and operation procedures for your ZRC‐100. Please note that all Z‐Wave devices, light switches, dimmers, shutter switches, thermostat and secured door lock made from various vendors are compatible with your ZRC‐100 as long as they are Z‐Wave certified or carry the following Z‐Wave logo: (Please carefully read through the following sections of this user manual and store for future reference.) Before using the ZRC‐100, please install the batteries: • 4xAAA batteries are required for operation. • Remove the battery cover on the back of your remote. • Check the polarity of the batteries and the "+/‐" marks inside the battery compartment. • Insert the batteries. • Push the battery cover back in place. CAUTION (battery safety) − Use new batteries of the recommended type and size only. − Never mix used and new batteries together. − To avoid chemical leaks, remove batteries from the remote controller ...
Short cut keys LCD screen BACK key with backlit Navigation + OK keys with backlit Figure 2 Setup and control keys of ZRC-100 Description of Function Keys Keys Functions Short cut keys for: Device and scene control Short cut to user selected control menu ...
ZRC‐100 User Interface Layout • Press keys to select control category. Control • Press BACK key to go back to previous page. menu • Press and hold BACK key for 2 seconds to go back to root menu. Home (A1) Device (A2) Devices List (A2.1) Scene (A3) Scenes List (A3.1) Comfort (A4)
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• Press and hold keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter Setup menu. Setup • Press BACK key to go back to previous page. menu • Press and hold BACK key for 2 seconds to go back to root menu. Setup (B1) Add Device (B2) Delete Device (B3)
(Create secondary) Rediscover N.W. (C5) (Rediscover network) Delete Dead Node (C6) Listening Mode (C7) Operations The ZRC‐100 remote controller can be set up as a Primary or Secondary Controller within a Z‐Wave network. The ZRC‐100 can control Z‐Wave devices individually or as a group using Scene or Association. A single Z‐Wave network can include 232 nodes. If necessary, more than one network can be bridged to extend the number of nodes supported, although this is normally not needed in a residential environment. ZRC-100 control capability Total number of controllable 128 items End‐point (EP) / device / sensor (listed on the “Device” and “Sensor” page) Total number of thermostats 6 thermostats (listed on the “Comfort” page) Total number of scenes 12 scenes (listed on the “Scene” page) Each Scene supports up to 32 Z‐Wave devices or End‐point (EP)
Remark: The hard keys are valid if the backlit is turned on and vise versa. User can follow the Self Navigated Button (SNB) and LCD display for all setup procedures and operation. User can press “ ” key to go back to the previous page or press and hold “ ” key for 2 seconds to go back to the root menu at any setup /operation screen. Add/Delete Devices Adding Device to the Network Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold Home keys simultaneously for Device > 3 seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter 1 ...
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Note 1: If you can’t 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 Network] section then add this device again.
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“Delete Device” mode will exit automatically. Note 2: In a Z-Wave network, only the primary controller or inclusion controller can delete or exclude devices into its network. If ZRC-100 is configured as a secondary controller, it will report “Error” if users attempt to use ZRC-100 to delete a device from its network.
Device Control After adding devices to your ZRC‐100, you can turn the device using the corresponding Device Control function. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Select “Device"and Home Device > press key to Scene > confirm. Comfort > A corresponding Device OK to Enter control page will be displayed. 1 ⇓ Devices List Switch 001 ...
You can turn off all the Home devices in the network Device > by selecting “All Off" Scene > function under the Comfort > Home page. OK to Enter 4 ⇓ Home Sensor > All Off OK to Enter Note 1: The screen will display LOCK /UNLK if this is a secured door lock device.
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Setup Add Device > Delete Device > Add to Scene > OK to Enter Select “Add to Scene" Setup Add Device > and press key. Delete Device > 2 Add to Scene >...
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Note 1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section. Note 2: If no ACK signal received for more than 180 seconds, the “Add Device” mode will exit automatically. Removing Device/End‐point from a Scene ...
⇓ Remove Device Press PROG on target >>>> Note 1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network. Note 2: If no ACK signal received for more than 180 seconds, the “Remove Device”...
Comfort Control After adding “Thermostat" or “Z‐Wave to AC IR extender" to your ZRC‐100, you can change the operation mode, set target temperature and fan speed via the corresponding Comfort Control function. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Select “Comfort"and Home Device > press key to Scene > confirm. Comfort > A corresponding Comfort Control page OK to Enter will be displayed. 1 ⇓ Comforts List Thermostat003 >...
Sensor information After adding “Binary Sensor / Multi‐level Sensor"to your ZRC‐100, you can monitor the sensor temperature via the corresponding Sensor function. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Select “Sensor"and Home Sensor > press key to All Off confirm. A corresponding Sensor OK to Enter page will be displayed. 1 ⇓ Sensors List Sensor 003 ...
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Select “Device Setup Configure"and press Remove fr. Scene > Device Config. > 2 key. Scene Config. > OK to Enter Select your“Device" Device Configure Dimmer 002 > and press key. Dimmer 004 > 3 ...
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page. Confirm? Note 1: ZRC-100 supports up to 15 characters in a row for the device name. Note 2: This process will only remove the devices/EPs from its catalogue but will not exclude it from the network.
Scene Configure It is allow to Move/Rename/Clear the scene after added into the scene under the Scene Configure function. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ⇓ 1 Setup Add Device > Delete Device > ...
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Move your selected Move scene to your target Scene 1 Scene 2 position and press Scene 3 to save the setting. OK to Save ⇓ 5 Move Scene 2 Scene 1 Scene 3 ...
Confirm? Note 1: ZRC-100 supports up to 15 characters in a row for the scene name. Note 2: This process will only remove the scene devices/EPs from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network.
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Select “Comfort Setup Configure"and press Comfort Config. > Sensor Config. > 2 key. Shortcut Key > OK to Enter Select your Comfort configure “Thermostat"and Thermostat003 > 3 Thermostat005 > press key. OK to Enter ...
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page. Confirm? Note 1: ZRC-100 supports up to 15 characters in a row for the scene name. Note 2: This process will only remove the devices/EPs from its catalogue but will not exclude it from the network.
Shortcut key ZRC‐100 provides a shortcut key which can jump to your target Comfort / Sensor device or turn On/Off your device/ Scene. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ⇓ 1 Setup Add Device > Delete Device >...
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Select a Device or Scene Select to this shortcut key then Switch 001 Dimmer 002 5 key. press OK to Save Press key to turn Home On your Device or Scene Device > at any page or Scene > Press and hold Comfort > key to turn Off your 6 OK to Enter Device or Scene at any ...
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Select “Shortcut key" Setup Comfort Config. > and press key. Sensor Config. > 2 Shortcut Key > OK to Enter Select your target Shortcut Key shortcut key by keys (e.g. F1) then press 3 key. Select Hard Key ...
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Use keys to change Set Value your Basic Set value and keys to select Set Value (0-255) number position, press to save the OK to Save setting. (Basic Set value from 0 to 255) Press key to send Home out predefined Basic Set Device > value to your Scene > destination device (e.g. 8 Comfort > gateway) and trigger the ...
Z‐Wave Advanced Setup Configure Association (Assign Association for Two Devices) The ZRC‐100 can be used to assign one device to automatically interact directly with another device. For example you can assign a door sensor (primary node) to turn on the light switch (secondary node) when the door is opened. Adding Device/End‐point to an Association Group Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ⇓ 1 Setup ...
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Select “Add Assoc." Config. Assoc. Add Assoc. > and press key. Remove Assoc. > 4 Delete Assoc. > OK to Enter Assign an “Assoc. ID" Add Assoc. (e.g. 001) by using keys to change your Assoc. ID (1-255) number and keys to select number position. ...
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⇓ Add Assoc. Press PROG on Pri. >>>> e.g. door sensor Note 1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section.
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Select “Config. Advanced Setup Config. Assoc. > Assoc."and press Configuration > key. 3 Reset to Default > OK to Enter Select “Remove Config. Assoc. Add Assoc. > Assoc."and press Remove Assoc. >...
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Press the program/EP Remove Assoc. button on the primary device (e.g. door sensor) Press PROG on Pri. >>>> e.g. door sensor ⇓ 7 Remove Assoc. Press PROG on Pri. >>>> e.g. door sensor Note 1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned association group but will not exclude it from the network.
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Select “Config. Advanced Setup Config. Assoc. > Assoc."and press Configuration > 3 key. Reset to Default > OK to Enter Select “Delete Assoc." Config. Assoc. Add Assoc. > and press key. Remove Assoc. >...
Note 1: This process will only remove the group devices/EPs from its assigned association group but will not exclude it from the network. 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. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 ...
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Use keys to change Configuration your parameter number and keys to select Parameter No (0-255) number position, press 4 to save the OK to Save setting. Use keys to change Configuration your parameter value and keys to select Parameter Value number position, press +0000000000 to save the OK to Save 5 ...
Resetting Your Network You can reset your ZRC‐100 to clear all Z‐Wave network and device information by the following steps: Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ⇓ 1 Setup Add Device > Delete Device >...
Reset to Default Under progress .. Waiting ⇓ Reset to Default Successful! Note: After reset the remote, each device should individually perform in the section on “Delete device from the network” and “Add device to the network”.
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Select “System Setup Settings"and press Advanced Setup > System Settings > 2 key. About > OK to Enter Select “LCD System Settings Contrast "and press LCD Contrast B.L. Brightness 3 key. Sleep Timer OK to Enter ...
Press keys to Sleep Timer adjust the sleep timer. 5 sec 8 Control Note 1: The batteries service life will be shortened if the sleep timer set to higher value. About ZRC‐100 Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 ...
Z‐Wave Network Setup Learning Mode (Replicating All Network and Device Information from a Primary Controller to your ZRC‐100) Your ZRC‐100 can: • Copy the settings from another Z‐Wave controller. • Be included into existing Z‐Wave network and act as a secondary remote controller or back to a new primary remote controller. • Be excluded from the Z‐Wave network. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Place the two controllers 1 ‐ close to each other. Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ...
In most cases, Z-Wave gateway is the primary controller (control center), all Z-Wave devices will be added / (inclusion) by the Z-Wave gateway. Normally, it is need to click the PROG button of the Z-Wave device to add into the network and one by one. The gateway will create a control page / section to Z-Wave devices.
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To implement this function, your ZRC-100 is needed to follow below steps: Assume all Z-Wave devices have been added by gateway. ZRC-100 should act as a secondary controller (receive all network and device information from a primary controller), please refer to “Learning Mode” section in this manual.
is completed. ⇓ Scan Devices - This action may take This will take up to 0.5-1 hour from several min depends on how many to one hr! 5/5 devices are in your network, and it will ...
information) >>>> => Target primary controller will act as a primary controller after this action. => Original ZRC-100 primary controller will act as a secondary controller after this action. Create a Secondary Controller (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 ...
100. Please refer to the Copying… target controller user manual for more >>>> information) => Target secondary controller will act as a secondary controller after this action. => Original ZRC-100 primary controller will still keep in a primary controller after this action. ...
Rediscover Network (N.W.) During normal operation the network decides the best path to route signals from one device to another. If devices are moved to different positions in the installation, it is recommended to rediscover the network so the routing path will be re‐configured. Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter 1 ⇓ Network Setup Learning Mode > Scan Devices >...
Delete Dead Node from Network Step Setup Key LCD Indication Press and hold keys Home simultaneously for 3 Device > seconds under the Scene > Home page. Comfort > OK to Enter ⇓ 1 Network Setup Learning Mode > Scan Devices > Create Pri.
Use keys to select Dead Node the dead node device Dimmer 002 key to then press delete it from network. OK to Delete ⇓ 4 Dead Node Note 1: Only the Primary Controller can be used to include or delete devices from a network.
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⇓ Network Setup Learning Mode > Scan Devices > Create Pri. > OK to Enter Select “Listening Mode” Network Setup Listening Mode > and press key. 3 OK to Enter ...
WIRELESS INFORMATION Wireless range: This device has an open air line of sight transmission distance of 100 feet which complies with the 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. Radio frequency limitations: 1. Each wall or object (i.e.: refrigerator, bookshelf, large TV, etc) can reduce the maximum range of 65 feet by up to 25 to 30%. 2. Plasterboard and wooden walls block less of the radio signal then concrete, brick or tile walls which will have more of an effect on signal strength. 3. Wall mounted Z‐Wave devices will also suffer a loss of range as they are housed in metal junction boxes which could reduce the range by up to 25 to 30%. MAINTENANCE Do not expose your remote to dust, strong sunlight, humidity, high temperatures or mechanical shocks. Do not use old and new batteries together as old batteries tend to leak. Do not use corrosive or abrasive cleansers on your remote. Keep the unit dust free by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not disassemble your remote controller, it contains no user‐ serviceable parts. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Z‐Wave Frequently Asked Questions Q Why won’t my remote work with the Z‐Wave devices I purchased from another country? ...
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A3.1]. v) Your ZRC-100 will acquire scene configuration and node information only. That means you have scene copied from gateway but you need to include individual Z-Wave device by ZRC-100 if you want to use ZRC-100 to control them individually. ...
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Please refer to user manual with below steps: Assume all Z-Wave devices have been added by gateway. ZRC-100 should act as a secondary controller [step of C1]. iii) Execute the “Scan Devices” function [step of C2]. ZRC‐100 will rediscover Z‐Wave devices from the network, discovered devices will be re-assigned to their default categories (Devices, Comforts and Sensors), and names will be re-assigned with default naming in ascending order.
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In this case, the multi-channel device can only be individually controlled by ZRC-100 under Device Menu, it can not be individually assigned to different scenes, and neither can it be associated to primary sensors (e.g. door/window sensor).
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information from your primary remote onto a new secondary remote. Q Where can I keep up to date with the latest Z‐Wave products for my house? A You can keep up to date by visiting the www.remotec.com.hk website where we will have information and ideas for using Z‐ Wave technology. Q How do I know which product is compatible to my ZRC‐100 remote? A You can check either the specifications in the manual of your remote or also check online at www.remotec.com.hk for a full list of products that can be used with your remote. All Z‐Wave products also come with the Z‐Wave logo. Q Can the ZRC‐100 also operate Zigbee products? A The ZRC‐100 is not compatible with any Zigbee product. ...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BW8380US (ZRC‐100US) BW8380EU (ZRC‐100EU) Model No. BW8380AU (ZRC‐100AU) BW8380IN (ZRC‐100IN) 908.4MHz (US) 868.4MHz (EU) RF Frequency 921.4MHz (AU) 865.2MHz (IN) FSTN Positive Transflective LCD 128x64 dots at A.A.= 35.8x21.7mm LCD and key pad Amber backlight color up to 100ft outdoor line of sight, in Max. Range unobstructed environment Power Dry cell AAA x 4pcs operation: 0~40℃ Temperature storage: ‐20~60℃ Humidity 20~85%, non‐condensing Dimension (LxWxT) 161mm x 52mm x 15mm Weight 75g (Batteries excluded) 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_BASIC ...
COMMAND_CLASS_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_THERMOSTAT_FAN_MODE YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_SENSOR_BINARY YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_CONTROLLER_REPLICATION NO YES COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION YES YES COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION YES YES COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION NO YES COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC NO YES COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP NO YES COMMAND_CLASS_DOOR_LOCK YES NO COMMAND_CLASS_SECURITY YES YES ...
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. Depending upon the appliance, these unattended or unintentional operations could possible result in a hazardous condition. For these reasons we recommend the following: Do not include Z‐Wave devices to control electric heaters or other appliances which may present a hazardous condition due to an unattended or unintentional or automatic power on control. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. CAUTION ‐ RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE ‐ DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY ONE‐YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: Remotec warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the original date of purchase from the distributor or dealer. REMOTEC shall not be liable for: • Damages caused by defective devices for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including, inter alia, loss of profits, savings, data, loss of benefits, claims by third parties and any property damage or personal injuries arising from or related to the use of the device. • Service trips to provide instruction on product use. • Shipping costs for replacement products. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product only, if the purchase date cannot be substantiated, the warranty period will begin on the date of manufacture as indicated on this ...