Ring
Range Extender
SKU: Range Extender v2
Quickstart
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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
Ring Alarm Range Extender is a wireless repeater for the Ring Alarm system which helps to improve the range and reliability of the Ring Alarm network by listening for and repeating network communication between the Ring Alarm Base Station and other Ring Alarm end devices. After installing the Range Extender and setting up the Range Extender in the Ring app, the devices added to Ring Alarms network can utilize the Range Extenders routing and repeating to communicate effectively with the Base Station. The Ring Alarm Base Station is required to enable Range Extender features and functions within the Ring app.
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.
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.
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 | 5 | This is the Lifeline group and the following are the supported command class - 1. Notification Reporta. See notification CC section for notifications that are sent2. Battery Report3. Device Reset Locally Notification |
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: Hearbeats
This parameter is the number minutes between heartbeats. Heartbeats are automatic battery reports on a timer after the last event. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 70
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 70 | This parameter is the number of minutes between heartbeats. |
Parameter 2: Application Retries:
Number of application level retries attempted for messages either not ACKed or messages encapsulated via supervision get that did not receive a report. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 5 | This parameter is the Number of application level retries. |
Parameter 3: Application Level Retry Base Wait Time Period:
The number base seconds used in the calculation for sleeping between retry messages. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 5
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 60 | This parameter is the number base seconds used in the calculation for sleeping between retry messages. |
Parameter 4: LED Indicator
Allows LED indications on the device to be turned on or off Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2 | This parameter is the LED indications on the device to be turned on or off |
Parameter 5: Supervisory Report Timeout
The number of milliseconds waiting for a Supervisory Report response to a Supervisory Get encapsulated command from the sensor before attempting a retry. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1500
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 500 - 5000 | The number of milliseconds waiting fornumber of milliseconds waiting for a Supervisory Report response to a Supervisory Get . |
Technical Data
| Hardware Platform | EFR32Z |
| Device Type | Repeater |
| Network Operation | Always On Slave |
| Firmware Version | HW: 1 FW: 1.10 |
| Z-Wave Version | 7.12.1 |
| Certification ID | ZC12-20050059 |
| Z-Wave Product Id | 0x0346.0x0401.0x0301 |
| Color | White |
| Security V2 | S2_UNAUTHENTICATED ,S2_AUTHENTICATED |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
Supported Command Classes
- Association Grp Info V3
- Association V2
- Battery
- Configuration V4
- Device Reset Locally
- Firmware Update Md V5
- Indicator V3
- Manufacturer Specific V2
- Multi Channel Association V3
- Notification V8
- Powerlevel
- Security 2
- Supervision
- Transport Service V2
- Version V3
- Zwaveplus Info V2
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.