Quickstart

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  1. Open up your Z-Wave gateway/controller/app.
  2. Select SmartStart inclusion.
  3. Scan the QR code located on the Range Extender 7.
  4. Within 10 minutes after powering your Range Extender 7, it will automatically get included into your Z-Wave gateway/controller/hub.


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.

Product Description

The Aeotec Range Extender 7, is a device for amplifying the Z-Wave signal in Z-Wave networks. It allows remote devices to be connected to the central unit without the need for adjustments. The GEN7 technology provides a much wider range than the previous Range Extender 6. SmartStart scans the QR code of the nr device and adds it to your controller.

Installation

1. Install the device according to the instructions
2. Press the button on Range Extender 7 once.

Product Usage

Control LED of Range Extender 7.

You can turn the LED on or off by using the action button of your Range Extender 7:

  • Tap the Action Button 2x times.
  • LED should turn on or off each time you do so.

 

Testing Health Connectivity.

NOTE: This health detection function is only good for determining the direct connection to the gateway (within communication distance to your gateway without any other repeater nodes).

You can determine the health of your Range Extender 7 connectivity to your gateway using its manual button press, hold, and release function which is indicated by the LED.

You gateway/controller/hub must support displaying Z-Wave device health in order for you to see the health of your Range Extender 7 to your Z-Wave gateway.

Follow these steps to test the health of your Range Extender to your Z-Wave gateway/controller/hub:

  • Press and hold the Z-Wave Button for 5-10 seconds to test the communication health your Range Extender 7. 
    • @1 second, LED will turn off.
    • @2 seconds, LED will breath its LED
    • @5 seconds, LED will flash its LED
    • Release the Action Button to test the health. 

      If the LED sped up its flashing, you have held it for too long.

Once the test is finished, the Range Extender 7 will forward a Power Level Report command to your Z-Wave gateway to display the communication quality. Some gateways do not support Power Level Command Class in its interface and may not show.

General LED Status

There are a few LED indications that you will need to pay attention to for the Range Extender 7.

Unpaired from network.
 - Slow breathing white LED

While paired to an existing network.
- The LED state is configurable, there are 2 states that you can choose, the LED will remain in a solid state as off or on:
   - LED on
   - LED off

Reset to factory default
  • Press and hold the Z-Wave Button for 20 seconds to completely factory reset your Range Extender 7. 
    • @1 second, LED will turn off.
    • @2 seconds, LED will breath its LED
    • @5 seconds, LED will flash its LED
    • @10 seconds, LED will speed up its flashing.
    • @20 seconds, LED will become solid for 2 seconds, then start breathing its LED slowly to indicate it was factory reset.
    • You may now release the button.
  • If successful, the LED should enter a slow breathing state to indicate it is ready to be paired to a new gateway/controller/hub.
Inclusion 1. Press the button on Range Extender 7 once.
Exclusion 1. Press the button on Range Extender 7 once.
NIF XXXNIF
Wakeup XXXWakeupDescription
Protection XXXProtection
FirmwareUpdate XXXFirmwareUpdate
SetAssociation XXXSetAssociation

Association Groups:

Group Number Maximum Nodes Description
1 5 Lifeline

Technical Data

Dimensions 0.0480000x0.0440000x0.0470000 mm
Weight 65 gr
Hardware Platform ZGM130
EAN 1220000016590
IP Class IP 20
Voltage 230V
Device Type Repeater
Network Operation Always On Slave
Firmware Version 1.00
Z-Wave Version 7.11.00
Certification ID ZC12-19080007
Z-Wave Product Id 0x0371.0x0104.0x00BD
Firmware Updatable Updatable by Consumer by RF
Color White
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW
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