Quickstart

This is a Alarm Sensor for Europe. To run this device please insert fresh 1 * 3,0 V LiMnO2 batteries. Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged. Strips is delivered in "auto-add" mode. Follow the process below to add Strips in a Z-Wave network.

1. Start the add mode on the Z-Wave controller. See the controllers manual.
2. Remove both magnets from Strips. Strips blinks twice to confirm the command and successful addition.
3. A long LED blink indicates that the add process was successful
4. The Z-Wave controller application should now allow you to monitor your Strips sensor status.
5. Move the squared magnet as shown in the picture . Check that the Z-Wave system indicates the status correctly



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

Strip Drip sends an alarm signal if it detects a water leak. Its unique design allows it to be easily placed almost everywhere, including most places other sensors simply can?t fit. With soaking pads integrated in the mounting plate even small amounts of water will be detected. The built-in temperature sensor gives the possibility to combine the leakage alarm with a freeze alarm. There is also a built-in ambient light sensor that may be useful in special applications.

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.

Bewegen Sie den Magneten an die abgerundete Kante, und sobald die LED blinkt, bewegen Sie den Magneten weg, und lassen Sie ihn bei der dritten Wiederholung 10 Sekunden lang wie in der Abbildung unten (20 mm von der abgerundeten Kante entfernt) stehen.

Safety Warning for Batteries

The product contains batteries. Please remove the batteries when the device is not used. Do not mix batteries of different charging level or different brands.

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

1. Start the add mode on the Z-Wave controller. See the controllers manual.
2. Remove both magnets from Strips. Strips blinks twice to confirm the command and successful addition.
3. A long LED blink indicates that the add process was successful
4. The Z-Wave controller application should now allow you to monitor your Strips sensor status.

Exclusion

1. Platzieren Sie den Magneten an der abgerundeten Kante der Streifen. Wenn die LED blinkt, bewegen Sie den Magneten weg. Insgesamt 3 Mal innerhalb von 10 Sekunden wiederholen. 
2. Ein langes Blinken der LED zeigt an, dass der Löschvorgang erfolgreich war.

Product Usage

Please note that poor network reliability will affect Strips Drip battery life. When Strips Drip blinks 5 times, this indicates that Strips Drip failed to communicate with the controller. If it happens frequently you may move the controller closer or add an extender between the controller and Strips Drip.



LED LIGHT SIGNALS

1 short blink: User commands (Table C) or alarm event feedback - when Strips is added.
2 short blink: User commands (Table C) - when Strips is not added.
1 long blink: Acknowledges first a completed user command and then the successful transmission of it.
5 or 10 short blink: Error (E.g. communication with controller failed)

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: Wake up Strips manually for Z-Wave communication:1. Place the round magnet at the rounded edge of Strips. 2. When the LED blinks, move the magnet away. 3. Repeat 3 times in total within 10 seconds.

Quick trouble shooting

Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.

  1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
  2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
  3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
  4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
  5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
  6. 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 Lifeline

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 2: LED alarm event reporting


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Off
1 On

Parameter 3: Temperature & Light reporting frequency


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
1 Normal
2 Frequent

Parameter 4: Temperature reporting

(Does not affect temperature alarms)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Off
1 On

Parameter 5: Temperature reporting unit


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Celsius
1 Fahrenheit

Parameter 6: Temperature alarms


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Off
1 On

Parameter 7: High temperature alarm level


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 60

Setting Description
0 - 60 Value in °C (0 - 60°C)
236 - 255 Value in °C (-20 - -1)

Parameter 8: Low temperature alarm level


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 236

Setting Description
0 - 60 Value in °C (0 - 60°C)
236 - 255 Value in °C (-20 - -1)

Parameter 9: Ambient light reporting


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Off
1 On
2 Report only when levels defined in parameter 10 & 11 are passed.

Parameter 10: High ambient light report level


Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 40000

Setting Description
3 - 64 000 Value in LUX

Parameter 11: Low ambient light report level

(Must be significantly lower than parameter 10)
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 5000

Setting Description
1 - 42000 Value in LUX

Parameter 12: Leakage alarm


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
0 Off
1 On

Parameter 13: Leakage alarm level


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

Setting Description
1 - 100 Leakage alarm level 1 = almost dry, 100 = wet

Parameter 14: Moisture reporting period


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Off
1 - 120 Hours between reports

Technical Data

Dimensions 15 x 195 x 3 mm
Weight 10 gr
Hardware Platform ZM5101
EAN 7350088520093
IP Class IP 65
Battery Type 1 * 3,0 V LiMnO2
Device Type Notification Sensor
Network Operation Reporting Sleeping Slave
Z-Wave Version 6.51.06
Certification ID ZC10-16045049
Z-Wave Product Id 0x019A.0x0003.0x0003
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW

Supported Command Classes

  • Association Group Information
  • Association V2
  • Battery
  • Configuration
  • Device Reset Locally
  • Manufacturer Specific
  • Notification V4
  • Powerlevel
  • Sensor Binary
  • Version V2
  • Wake Up V2
  • 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.