Leak Intelligence, LLC
Leak Gopher Meter Reader
SKU: LGRM-1
Quickstart
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How to Add the Leak Gopher Meter Reader to your Z-Wave Controller -Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher marked 12 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher. -Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Include/Add a device.-When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to include/add a device, it will display a message like waiting to add device. Press Include/Add button on the front of the device. -The Include/Exclude button is the Z-Wave logo located on the front of the Leak Gopher Meter Reader.-Press the Include/Remove button. Depending on your controller you may have to press the button 3 times. -The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Meter Reader has been added to the Z-Wave network. -Your Leak Gopher Meter Reader is ready to use.
Important safety information
Please read this manual carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations in this manual may be dangerous or may violate the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions in this manual or any other material. Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. Follow the disposal instructions. Do not dispose of electronic equipment or batteries in a fire or near open heat sources.What is Z-Wave?
Z-Wave is the international wireless protocol for communication in the Smart Home. This device is suited for use in the region mentioned in the Quickstart section.
Z-Wave ensures a reliable communication by reconfirming every message (two-way communication) and every mains powered node can act as a repeater for other nodes (meshed network) in case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the transmitter.
This device and every other certified Z-Wave device can be used together with any other certified Z-Wave device regardless of brand and origin as long as both are suited for the same frequency range.
If a device supports secure communication it will communicate with other devices secure as long as this device provides the same or a higher level of security. Otherwise it will automatically turn into a lower level of security to maintain backward compatibility.
For more information about Z-Wave technology, devices, white papers etc. please refer to www.z-wave.info.
Product Description
The Leak Gopher Meter Reader is a critical component to protect your home from costly damage due to a water leak. A burst pipe can result many thousands of dollars in repair costs and the Leak Gopher Meter Reader can inform you of the leak in time to prevent damage.
Prepare for Installation / Reset
Please read the user manual before installing the product.
In order to include (add) a Z-Wave device to a network it must be in factory default state. Please make sure to reset the device into factory default. You can do this by performing an Exclusion operation as described below in the manual. Every Z-Wave controller is able to perform this operation however it is recommended to use the primary controller of the previous network to make sure the very device is excluded properly from this network.
Reset to factory default
This device also allows to be reset without any involvement of a Z-Wave controller. This procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.
How to reset the Leak Gopher Meter Reader-If the exclusion process above is not working or the Z-Wave controller that was originally joined to is lost or not available, the following process can be used to factory reset the device to the same state it has when shipped new. -To reset the Leak Gopher Meter Reader Z-Wave radio and routing tables, press and hold the Include/Exclude button located on the front of the Leak Gopher Meter Reader for 15 seconds.
Safety Warning for Mains Powered Devices
ATTENTION: only authorized technicians under consideration of the country-specific installation guidelines/norms may do works with mains power. Prior to the assembly of the product, the voltage network has to be switched off and ensured against re-switching.
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 a 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
How to Add the Leak Gopher Meter Reader to your Z-Wave Controller -Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher marked 12 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher. -Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Include/Add a device.-When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to include/add a device, it will display a message like waiting to add device. Press Include/Add button on the front of the device. -The Include/Exclude button is the Z-Wave logo located on the front of the Leak Gopher Meter Reader.-Press the Include/Remove button. Depending on your controller you may have to press the button 3 times. -The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Meter Reader has been added to the Z-Wave network. -Your Leak Gopher Meter Reader is ready to use.Exclusion
How to Remove the Leak Gopher Meter Reader from your Z-Wave Controller -Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher Meter Reader marked 12 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher Meter Reader. -Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Exclude a device.-When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to exclude a device, it will display a message like waiting to exclude device. Press exclude button on the device -The Include/Exclude button is the Z-Wave logo located on the front of the Leak Gopher Meter Reader.-Press the Include/Remove button. Depending on your controller you may have to press the button 3 times. -The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Meter Reader has been excluded from the Z-Wave network. -Your Leak Gopher Meter Reader is excluded from this controller.Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
- Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
- If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
- Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
- Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
- Dont poll FLIRS devices.
- Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing
Association - one device controls an other device
Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device controlling another device is called association. In order to control a different device, the controlling device needs to maintain a list of devices that will receive controlling commands. These lists are called association groups and they are always related to certain events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, ...). In case the event happens all devices stored in the respective association group will receive the same wireless command wireless command, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.
Association Groups:
| Group Number | Maximum Nodes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Z-Wave Plus LifelineMeter reports are automatically sent to the Lifeline NodeID based on configuration values.The Meter Command Class is the primary class that reports the current pulse count of the water meter. Each water meter has a different quantity of water per pulse but typically is one gallon per pulse. Version 4 of the Meter command class is supported so the meter type and scales are reported by sending a METER_SUPPORTED_GET command. The type and scale define the meter as a water meter with a scale of Pulse Count.The pulse count is an accumulated value that is retained even if power is lost. Pulses that occur while power is off are NOT included. To avoid wearing out the electronics, the current pulse count is stored once per hour so if power is lost just before the LGMR was going to store the pulse count, then all the pulse counts in the past hour will be lost.The pulse count is a 32 bit number. If the maximum value is reached, the pulse count will remain at the maximum count. The pulse count is cleared to zero with a METER_RESET command. The pulse count stored in non-volatile memory is also immediately zeroed.CRC_16_ENCAP command class is supported which can be used to ensure the meter reading is accurate and that no corruption of the data has occurred during the transfer over the radio. If a METER_GET is encapsulated in a CRC16 frame, then the METER_REPORT is returned also encapsulated in a CRC16 frame. |
Configuration Parameters
Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however certain configuration can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced features.
IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 ... 255 the value sent in the application shall be the desired value minus 256. For example: To set a parameter to 200 it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56. In case of a two byte value the same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may needed to be given as negative values too.
Parameter 1: DEBOUNCE
DEBOUNCE applies a filter the meter pulse to ensure the meter count is incremented only once with each pulse. The default should work for most meters. If the meter pulses are more than 100/second, then a lower DEBOUNCE value should be used. If the pulse count is incrementing by more than 1 with each pulse, then the DEBOUNCE parameter should be increased. Note that increasing the DEBOUNCE value lowers the maximum pulse rate that can be accumulated. For example, a DEBOUNCE of 100 means any pulse of less than 100ms (1/10th of second) will be filtered out an not counted so the maximum pulse rate that can be accumulated is 5 pulses/sec. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 255 | 100ms |
Parameter 2: RATE COUNT
Pulse counts are automatically sent to the Association Group 1 NodeID every time the pulse count is incremented by value of this parameter. The maximum rate of reports is once per minute so the pulse count can increment by more than this number. A Pulse Rate of 0 turns off the automatic reporting feature and the system controller has to poll to get the current pulse count. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 255 | Pulse Counts |
| 0 | disabled |
Parameter 3: RATE TIME
Pulse counts are automatically sent to the Association Group 1 NodeID every 1/10th of an hour times this parameter. A value of 0 turns off the automatic reporting feature and the system controller has to poll to get the current pulse count.Pulse counts are reported via the Z-Wave Meter Command Class and are sent to the NodeID configured in Association group 1. If BOTH Rate Count and Rate Time are zero, the home automation system has to poll the meter value using a METER_GET command. If either Rate Count or Rate Time are non-zero, then METER_REPORTs are automatically sent when either condition triggers. Rate Count is ideal to quickly determine if there was a sudden increase in water flow for example if a pipe has burst. As soon as the pulse count has incremented by the Rate Count value, a meter report will be sent to the Lifeline. The Rate Time parameter is ideal for determining if there is a slow leak in the system where the rate count is slowly incrementing 24 hours per day. Note that small leaks are limited by the minimum flow rate of the water meter. Typically Rate Time is set to 20 so that a report is sent every two hours at a minimum if this feature is desired. Note that the default for Rate Time is 0 which disables this mode. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | disabled |
| 1 - 255 | 1/10ths of an hour |
Technical Data
| Hardware Platform | ZM5202 |
| Device Type | Whole Home Meter - Simple |
| Network Operation | Always On Slave |
| Firmware Version | HW: 255 FW: 1.03 |
| Z-Wave Version | 6.51.07 |
| Certification ID | ZC10-16085163 |
| Z-Wave Product Id | 0x0173.0x0003.0x0003 |
| Color | White |
| Firmware Updatable | Updatable by Consumer by RF |
| Supported Meter Type | Water |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms
- Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network. Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall controllers.
- Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.
- Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller. There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.
- Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.
- Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
- Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled device.
- Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announces that is able to communicate.
- Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.