Z-WAVE NETWORK
Z-Wave uses a mesh network topology where any non-
battery powered device acts as a signal repeater
enabling reliable connections from one node to the
other. Battery powered devices do not act as repeaters
as this would result in high levels of battery drain.
The frequencies used for Z-Wave are below that of the
normal Wi-Fi band and this enables better penetration
of walls and other items found in all homes but in
addition to this the mesh network means that the
transferred data can intelligently routed by the
network to get around obstacles and thereby obtaining
robust whole-home coverage.
Z-Wave typically has a range of about 50 meters in
open air. However walls and other items in the home
will considerably reduce this and therefore it is
recommended that the maximum device spacing Z-
Wave network is around 10 meters. Anything closer
will provide better communications.
In order to have a hierarchy within a wireless network
various types of Z-Wave device are specified:
Controller
As the name implies these devices are those that
control other Z-Wave devices. Controller devices are
factory programmed with a Home ID which cannot be
changed by the user.
Slave
Slave devices are those that are controlled by
controllers. Slave devices do not have a pre-
programmed Home ID but instead they take the Home
ID assigned to them by the Z-Wave network controller.
Routin slave
This form of Z-Wave slave is one that knows its
neighbors and has partial knowledge of routing table.
It can reply to the node from which it has received the
message. It can also send unsolicited messages to a
number of predefined nodes to which it has routes.
Z-Wave networks can be linked together for even
larger deployments. Each Z-Wave network can support
up to 232 Z-Wave devices allowing the flexibility to
provide sufficient devices for a complete automated
home.
Z-WAVE NETWORK
INCLUSION / EXCLUSION
On factory default the device does not belong to any
Z-Wave network. The device needs to be added to an
existing wireless network to communicate with the
devices of this network. This process is called
Inclusion. Devices can also be removed from the
network. This process is called Exclusion. Both
processes are initiated by the primary controller of the
Z-Wave network. This controller is turned into
exclusion respective inclusion mode. Inclusion and
Exclusion is then performed doing a special manual
action right on the device.
INCLUSION
Bring the module at max. 1 meter distance from
the main controller.
Connect the module to power supply.
Set the Z-Wave controller into INCLUSION mode
(adding new device to the Network).
Triple click the Z-Button on the front panel.
Be patient until the inclusion process is
completely finished. Multichannel devices
usually need a bit more time for complete
confi uration.
R4D4 also supports Auto Inclusion (by
switching On its power supply while the Z-
Wave Controller is in Inclusion Mode).
After the inclusion it will appear a separate instance
(Node) for each relay and dimmer channel. All
module parameters are set to their default values
(see the configuration parameters below).
You can hide unwanted Nodes and rename those
which you need. Depending on the model of your
main controller you can also edit Node icons in order
to suit your current project needs.
EXCLUSION
Bring the module at max. 1 meter distance from
the main controller.
Connect the module to power supply.
Set the Z-Wave controller into EXCLUSION mode.
Triple click the Z-Button on the front panel.
After the EXCLUSION all configuration
parameters of the module will be reset to their
default values.
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
This Z-Wave product is designed to work out of the
box after inclusion. However certain configuration can
customize its functionality and fit it to your specific
project needs.
Configuration parameters are accessible
from the main controller User Interface
(UI). You should find detailed instruction on
configuration procedure into your main
controller User Manual.
When proceeding with parameter modification please
refer to the parameter Range and Data Type as they
are specified below
POWER UP MEMORY (separate for each channel)
When Power Up memory is active the module will save
actual status of all outputs in case of power break.
After restoring the supply all outputs will be switched
to their previously saved statuses.
Parameter No: 64 to 71 (for Channel 1 to 8)
Data type: 2 bytes
Default value: 0 (inactive)
Available Settings:
1 – ACTIVE
0 (or any other number) - INACTIVE
BUTTON TYPE (separate for each channel)
Parameters No: 72 to 79 (for Channel 1 to 8)
Data type: 2 bytes
Default value: 1
Available Settings:
1 – PUSH BUTTON
On dimmer channels:
- Short press is switching On/Off.
- Long press is Dimming / Brightening.
- Double press is directly switching to MAX LEVEL
On Relay channels - each press is changing the
output status from ON to OFF or vice versa).
2 – TOGGLE SWITCH. Each changing of the switch
position will change the Output between ON and OFF
statuses.
3 – FOLLOWER SWITCH. The output is following
the status of the switch: open switch – inactive output
closed switch – active output.
4 – PULSE. This value is available for the relay
channels only. When the button is pressed (or toggle
switch position is changed) the output is switching On
for 3 sec and then it’s switching Off.
ANY OTHER number will disable the local control of
this channel (remote control over the Z-Wave network
will remain active).
DIMMING MODE (separate for each channel)
Parameters No: 80 to 83 (for Channel 1 to 4)
Data type: 2 bytes
Default value: 0 (Trailing Edge)
Available Settings:
0 – TRAILING EDGE
1 – LEADING EDGE
Leadin Ed e mode is suitable for resistive and
inductive loads (conventional incandescent and halogen
light bulbs ferromagnetic transformers).
Trailin Ed e control is suitable for capacitive loads
(dimmable FL Tube lights CFL with electronic ballast
electronic transformers dimmable LED light (check the
maker recommendations).
