Ei Electronics
Z-Wave Carbon Monoxide Alarm
SKU: EiA207RFZ
Quickstart
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Pressing the button 'Inclusion Button' for one second will include the device. If the button is pressed for at least 2 seconds the inclusion will be done without the Security Command Class.
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
This premium quality electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Alarm designed to North American standards with plug-in Z-Wave Communication Module provides a 10 year sensor life and is powered by two replaceable AAA batteries. The CO Sensor is monitored electronically and will report the following:1.Alarm on Sensing Carbon Monoxide2.Battery status reporting3.Sensor Fault4.Alarm removal from mounting plate5.Sensor End of LifeThe device is a secure Z-Wave Plus device and can be used in one wireless Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices.
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.
To do a factory reset press the button on the bottom of the device for at least 10 seconds. This procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.
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
Pressing the button 'Inclusion Button' for one second will include the device. If the button is pressed for at least 2 seconds the inclusion will be done without the Security Command Class.Exclusion
A single click on the button will exclude the device.Communication to a Sleeping device (Wakeup)
This device is battery operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time to save battery life time. Communication with the device is limited. In order to communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices and store commands that can not be received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller, communication may become impossible and/or the battery life time is significantly decreased.
This device will wakeup regularly and announce the wakeup state by sending out a so called Wakeup Notification. The controller can then empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with the desired wakeup interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by a static controller this controller will usually perform all necessary configurations. The wakeup interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery life time and the desired responses of the device. To wakeup the device please perform the following action: A single click on the button will wakeup the device.
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 | 10 | Z-Wave Plus Lifeline |
| 2 | 10 | Alarm Reports |
| 3 | 10 | Switching Command when Alarm |
Technical Data
| Hardware Platform | ZM5202 |
| Device Type | Notification Sensor |
| Network Operation | Reporting Sleeping Slave |
| Firmware Version | HW: 1 FW: 1.00 |
| Z-Wave Version | 6.51.06 |
| Certification ID | ZC10-17035456 |
| Z-Wave Product Id | 0x026B.0x0004.0x0003 |
| Color | White |
| Sensors | Carbon Monoxide |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
Supported Command Classes
- Association Grp Info
- Association V2
- Basic
- Battery
- Configuration
- Device Reset Locally
- Firmware Update Md V3
- Manufacturer Specific V2
- Notification V5
- Powerlevel
- Security
- Sensor Binary V2
- Sensor Multilevel V5
- Version V2
- Wake Up V2
- Zwaveplus Info V2
Controlled Command Classes
- Basic
- Security
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.