Quickstart

This is a Measuring Sensor Device for Europe. To run this device please connect it to your mains power supply.

S This device is a Z-Wave Sensor. A single Click on the Z-Wave Button on the bottom side to confirm inclusion, exclusion and association.



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 concentration of CO2 in the air is measured in parts per million (ppm). The CO2 concentration outdoors is approx. 350 ppm on average. A level of above approx. 800 ppm negatively impacts on our well-being. The concentration of CO2 in a room depends on the number of people in the room, the length of time that they spend in that room and the air exchange rate. For example, a 60 m³ room that contains two people and has an air exchange rate of 1 will reach a CO2 concentration of 900 ppm. Without ventilation, the concentration of CO2 in the room would increase to 1,500 ppm after two hours and 2,500 ppm after five hours.

In order to measure air quality, SENSOAIR type wave uses two sensors to detect the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in closed rooms. The quality of the air that has been measured is indicated using a LED light and is transmitted via Z-Wave.

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.

Push and hold the Z-Wave Button on the bottom side for 5 seconds to reset the device to factory settings.

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.

Installation

Note:

A short flashing of the yellow LED means:

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

Single Click the Z-Wave Button on the bottom side confirms inclusion and exclusion.

Exclusion

Single Click the Z-Wave Button on the bottom side confirms inclusion and exclusion.

Product Usage

Before putting the system into service an automatic calibration has to be done.

Preconditions: The room has to be well ventilated. The room temperatur should be between 5°C and 40°C. There must be no persons or animals in the area of operation.

Calibration:

The SENSOAIR measures the carbon dioxide concentration (CO2) of the ambient air. The measured air qualitiy is shown with the LED lights.

Node Information Frame

The Node Information Frame (NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information about the device type and the technical capabilities. The inclusion and exclusion of the device is confirmed by sending out a Node Information Frame. Beside this it may be needed for certain network operations to send out a Node Information Frame. To issue a NIF execute the following action:

Single Click the Z-Wave Button on the bottom side sends out a Node Information Frame.

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 5 Unsolicitated Sensor Reports

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: Configuration

Contains bits for device settings.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 8d

Setting Description
Byte 1: 00000001 Send unsolicitated reports when the C02 level hits 600, 800, 100, 1500, 2000 or 2500 ppm.
Byte 1: 00000010 Enables regular unsolicited Sensor reports.
Byte 1: 00000100 A BASIC Set command is send, when the sensor hits the defined CO2 level.
Byte 1: 00001000 Enables broadcast reports.
Byte 1: 10000000 Enables the front side LED.

Parameter 2: Interval for unsolicited Sensor Report

The parameter defines how often a Sensor report shall be sent when enabled by parameter 1
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 001e

Setting Description
00 - 127 Value

Technical Data

Dimensions 0.0160000x0.0100000x0.0045000 mm
Weight 250 gr
Hardware Platform ZM3102
IP Class IP 20
Device Type Routing Multilevel Sensor
Generic Device Class Multilevel Sensor
Specific Device Class Routing Multilevel Sensor
Firmware Version 01.04
Z-Wave Version 02.4e
Certification ID ZC08-09080006
Z-Wave Product Id 0081.00a0.0001
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW

Supported Command Classes

  • Basic
  • Association
  • Version
  • Configuration
  • Sensor Multilevel
  • Manufacturer Specific
  • Sensor Configuration

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.