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Zipato Zipabox Quick Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Zipabox QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE v.1.1 Copyright P a g e...
  • Page 2 Tri plus grupa d.o.o. Trademarks Zipato and the Zipato logo are registered Trademarks All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information To avoid contact with electrical current:  Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is specifically designed for wet locations.  Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box containing electrical wiring. ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..............5 CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ..........13 CONNECT THE ZIPABOX ..........14 CREATE A USER ACCOUNT AND REGISTER YOUR SYSTEM ................17 INSTALLATION/MOUNTING ZIPABOX ......22 ADDING DEVICES ............. 25 REMOVING DEVICES ............26 TROUBLESHOTING............27 SPECIFICATIONS ..............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing Zipabox smart home automation controller. This guide describes how to install, program and operate your Zipabox. Zipabox makes every hoe smart by using advanced technology to hide the complexity of home networking - delivering a simple smart home. It plugs into any...
  • Page 6 • remote arm/disarm and status-info with any smartphone • vandal proof - Zipabox is 24/7 monitored by central station which triggers alarm in case of connection loss • include arm/disarm commands in automation scenes and rules...
  • Page 7 • integration with existing alarm systems (DSC, Honeywell...) • easy online setup and configuration through web based interface • use of same sensors for security and automation purposes Lighting • easy installation of wireless modules • Z-Wave and ZigBee lighting modules pre-configured for even easier setup •...
  • Page 8 Climate • multi-room heating and cooling control with any smartphone • advanced programming scheduler online, accessible over web browser • easily create unlimited number of custom zones (thermostats) • multi-zone humidity control by using standard humidifiers and dehumidifiers • use Internet weather feeds to program your home climate conditions •...
  • Page 9 • add your sun shading commands into home scenarios together with lights, climate, alarms... • automate your shades to react to outside weather conditions • easy installation using pre-configured wireless modules Irrigation • control unlimited number of irrigation zones • use advanced programming options online to setup perfect irrigation process •...
  • Page 10 • automate doors/locks using scenarios and event based programming tool • trigger automation events when door lock user codes are entered • automatically unlock doors in the event of an emergency Multimedia • remotely control your audio/video equipment with any smartphone •...
  • Page 11 • get email and SMS notifications with pictures and live video attached • remotely adjust pan-tilt cameras • create advanced event based recording and video notification rules Energy Metering • real-time monitoring energy consumption and notification right on smartphone • compare energy usage and cost with others in the area •...
  • Page 12 Technical support Having trouble installing your new product? Zipato’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for Zipato products and services. www.zipato.com Call support: + 385 1 444 444 00 (Mon-Fri) 9.00am-06.00pm 12 | P a g e...

  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    CONTENTS OF PACKAGE  Zipabox  User manual  Power adapter 230V AC to 12V DC  868 MHz antenna for Z-wave network  Ethernet cable 13 | P a g e...

  • Page 14: Connect The Zipabox

    CONNECT THE ZIPABOX Locate your serial number Your Serial number is located on the back of the Zipabox, make a note of it as it will be required when registering your panel online. Serial number 14 | P a g e...
  • Page 15 Connect to broadband Connect your Zipabox to your broadband router via the Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is located on the back of the Zipabox Reset button Antenna 2 Network Antenna 1 Power Mount antenna Screw Z-wave antenna to Antenna1 connector...
  • Page 16 You should see following LED sequence: Plug in power adaptor: indicator steady yellow light for approximately 30 sec. Button 1 Zipabox getting ready: Button 2 slowly flashing green light Zipabox ready: steady green light Power up...

  • Page 17: Create A User Account And Register Your System

    SYSTEM Account creation To benefit from the Zipato monitoring and control service you will need to set up your Zipato account and register your Zipabox. Upon registration you will automatically get the basic free level of monitoring service. Open a browser window on your PC and go to the following URL: my.zipato.com...
  • Page 18  Fill out empty fields  Click on “Register”  Take note of your password during this process. Once you input registration data and click on register, window will pop up with a message: 18 | P a g e...
  • Page 19 Email should look like this: „your email here“, welcome to the Zipabox! To validate your email address please click on the following link verify Once email is verified, login to Zipato by filing out credentials. 19 | P a g e...
  • Page 20 Zipabox and reenter serial number Finalize your account Your account is set up and you are able to use Zipato cloud system. Anyway, you need to ensure that your account is fully set up so you get the most from your Zipato account.
  • Page 21 Account Details Make sure that you have fully completed your profile. Go to General settings in the General widget and select Details tab. Users The Users section is where you add your family members which will have the rights to use your system. Adding new user requires you to enter new user’s details and to give him/her certain rights.

  • Page 22: Installation/Mounting Zipabox

    Drill holes in the wall surface and insert the wall plugs if fixing into plaster or brick holes. Drill two holes, fix the screws and hook the Zipabox onto the screw’s heads. Make sure swivel antenna is in vertical position.
  • Page 23 Din rail mounting Upper fitters Make enough space for Zipabox on your Din-rail. Hook upper fitters on the back of your Zipabox to the Din rail and press Zipabox slightly to snap lower fitters. Lower fitters 23 | P a g e...
  • Page 24 Table top You can place your Zipabox on any table top. Just make sure that swivel antenna is in vertical position. 24 | P a g e...

  • Page 25: Adding Devices

    Read device instruction regarding inclusion/join mode. Device in inclusion/join mode is awake and ready for joining in to Zipato network. In case that device has already been used and connected to controller, reset device. Reset deletes any information about prior controller that was stored in device.

  • Page 26: Removing Devices

    This will help you to control your device easier. REMOVING DEVICES Remove device To remove device go to Zipato Control Center and click on “Remove device” and follow wizard instructions. 26 | P a g e...

  • Page 27: Troubleshoting

    Click “Forgot password” and follow screen instruction. I can’t connect any Z-wave or Zigbee device to my box Check whether your antenna supplied with Zipabox is correctly mounted on Antenna 1 connector. No Ethernet signal from Zipabox Before connecting Zipabox check your internet connection. If...
  • Page 28 Unplug power and Ethernet cable from your Zipabox Wait 2 min. First plug in Ethernet cable and then power supply. Press and hold Button2 on your Zipabox and then briefly press (and release) Reset button. Keep holding Button2 for 5 seconds (and then release it).
  • Page 29 Zipato branded devices (Thermostats, GE switches, Blueline meter reader, etc.), please contact the manufacturer directly for assistance. If you are having trouble pairing a device to the Zipabox, check the videos or other content on Zipato website for assistance. 29 |...
  • Page 30 Zipabox establishes connection with the cloud server after power up/reset. So just reset your Zipabox, wait for the light to turn steady green, and the login into the cloud application and enter the serial number. I have added device to Zipabox, but is not working properly? If your device isn’t working properly try to reinstall it again.
  • Page 31 When doing changes with your device like changing endpoint name, configuration or any change regarding devices and their endpoints, remember to click on synchronize. Does Zipato offer a warranty? See the Limited Product Warranty for specifics of the Zipato service warranty. 31 | P a g e...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS System Accessories ARM9 208MHz CPU CAT5e UTP patch LAN Cable 32MB RAM Antenna Z-wave 128MB Flash Antenna Zigbee (option) Network Regulatory Compliance Ethernet (pending) Z-Wave (US or EU) Safety: UL ZigBee (802.15.4) (option) EMC: FCC, CE RoHS Operating System Linux 2.6 Kernel Automation option Remote automation software...

  • Page 33: Limited Product Warranty

    The Limited Product Warranty set forth below is given by Tri plus grupa d.o.o. (Europe) (herein referred to as "ZIPATO"). This Limited Product Warranty is only effective upon presentation of the proof of purchase. Upon further request by ZIPATO, this warranty card has to be presented, too.
  • Page 34 RESULTING FROM ANY FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION ON THE PART OF ZIPATO, OR (III) TO THE EXTENT ARISING UNDER PART 1 OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1987 OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW: (1) A DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES;...
  • Page 35 (b) negligence, abuse or misuse, including failure to operate the product in accordance with specifications or interface requirements; (c) improper handling; (d) failure of goods or services not obtained from ZIPATO or not subject to a then-effective ZIPATO warranty or maintenance agreement; (e) improper use or storage;...
  • Page 36 [Other than in respect of products for domestic use (in particular those listed in the first and last boxes in the table below), this Limited Product Warranty extends only to the original end user purchaser of this ZIPATO Hardware Product and is not transferable to anyone who obtains ownership of the ZIPATO Hardware Product from the original end-user purchaser.]...
  • Page 37 The replacement product need not be new or of an identical make, model or part; ZIPATO may in its discretion replace the defective product (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned equivalent (or superior) product in all material respects to the defective product.

  • Page 38: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Manufacturer Tri plus grupa d.o.o. hereby declares that the product: Zipabox Smart home controller 1 In accordance with the following Directive(s): 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive, 89/336/EEC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and 1999/5/EC R&TT EC Directive...

  • Page 39: Disposing And Recycling Your Product

    At Zipato, we understand and are committed to reducing any impact our operations and products may have on the environment. minimize this impact Zipato designs and builds its products to be as environmentally friendly as possible, by using recyclable, low toxic materials in both products and packaging.
  • Page 40 …we make every home smart. 40 | P a g e...

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