Z-Wave.Me Wall Controller

1 General Information about Z-Wave

✅ Safe: Generally radio systems build a direct link between the transmitter and the receiver. The radio signal is attenuated by every obstacle along its path (e.g., walls, furniture). In the worst case, the radio system ceases to function. The advantage of the intelligent Z-Wave system is its routing function: All Z-Wave devices act not only as transmitters or receivers but also as "repeaters." If a direct radio link is not possible, communication is established with the assistance of other devices.

? Communicative: Z-Wave is a bidirectional radio system, meaning a signal is sent and a feedback confirming reception occurs automatically. The transmission safety of Z-Wave radio-bus-technology is comparable to a wire-linked bus system. It is also possible to determine the switching status by pushing a button (e.g., "Has the cellar light been definitely switched off?").

? Trouble-free: Z-Wave transmits at a regulated frequency band of 868 MHz. Each Z-Wave network has its own unique network identification, allowing multiple independently operating networks in a room or home without interference. Troubles caused by other devices on open, non-regulated frequencies (e.g., 433 MHz) are excluded.

? Established: Although Z-Wave technology is relatively new, it has developed into a technical standard. Renowned manufacturers offer compatible solutions and applications based on Z-Wave technology, making the system future-proof and promising further upgrade phases. More information can be found on www.z-wave.com.

⚙️ Dynamic: Z-Wave is equipped with a dynamic network structure. The position of each Z-Wave device (supplied with 230 Volts) is monitored and automatically updated. This allows the network to adapt continuously to individual requirements automatically, without programming tasks.

2 Before Installation/Setup

Please read the enclosed user manual carefully before installation of the radio-actuator to ensure error-free functioning.

The product is permitted only for proper use as specified in the user manual. Any guarantee claim is forfeited if changes, modifications, or painting are undertaken. The product must be checked for damages immediately after unpacking. In case of damages, the product must not be operated.

⚠️ If safe operation cannot be assured, the voltage supply must be immediately interrupted, and the equipment protected from unintended operation.

3 Product Description

The battery wall controller is a Z-Wave device that functions as a controller. It can build and manage its own Z-Wave network by including other devices, or it can be included into a different Z-Wave controller's network as a secondary controller.

The rocker can control other Z-Wave devices or send scene control commands to an IP gateway. The device has two independent control channels, referred to in Z-Wave language as Association groups, which can be operated by single and double clicks of the rocker.

4 Installation

The device can be mounted on any flat surface using two screws or strong double-sided tape. To access the device's base, the switching paddle must be removed. Below the switching paddle, there are three more network control buttons.

Insert both batteries (2 x LR8D425 AAAA) into the battery case, paying attention to the indicated plus (+) and minus (-) poles. The wireless wall switch can now be mounted. ⚠️ Attention: The electronic circuit of the wall-mounted switch can be damaged by incorrect battery insertion.

The two buttons, UP and DOWN, can be operated with or without the switching paddle mounted.

Diagram Description: The device features UP, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE, ASSOC, and DOWN buttons located below the switching paddle. The battery compartment houses two LR8D425 AAAA batteries.

5 Wireless Functions – Z-Wave

This device is a Z-Wave controller. It can build and maintain its own network or become a secondary controller of a different network.

5.1 Z-Wave Device Functions

5.1.1 ➕ Include Device into different Network

1. Press the "Inclusion" button for 2 seconds. The LED will start shining green.
2. Refer to the manual of the network controller on how to turn it into include mode.
3. The LED will become green for 3 seconds if inclusion was successful and then turn off. If inclusion failed or timed out, the LED will shine red.

5.1.2 Z-Wave Associations

The wall controller supports single and double paddle clicks to control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between a controller paddle click and an action on a different Z-Wave device is called an association. Devices receiving the same command from such an action are referred to as association groups.

Refer to the "Wireless Functions – Z-Wave" chapter on how to add devices to these association groups using the controller device itself. A PC gateway/controller offers another comfortable and powerful way to configure the device.

Association groups:

• 1. Single click or hold controls devices in Association group No 1
• 2. Double click or click-hold controls devices in group No 2

All groups support up to 10 nodes and 10 (node, channel) pairs.

If the device is associated with a static controller, it can be used to activate scenes in that controller. If configuration parameters #13 and #14 are set to value 3, the following scene activation commands are sent to the target nodes of the association groups:

• Scene 1: Single Click on Upper Part of Paddle
• Scene 2: Single Click on Lower Part of Paddle
• Scene 3: Single Click Dim Up
• Scene 4: Single Click Dim Down
• Scene 5: Single Click Dim Up Stop
• Scene 6: Single Click Dim Down Stop
• Scene 11: Double Click on Upper Part of Paddle
• Scene 12: Double Click on Lower Part of Paddle
• Scene 13: Double Click Dim Up
• Scene 14: Double Click Dim Down
• Scene 15: Double Click Dim Up Stop
• Scene 16: Double Click Dim Down Stop

5.1.3 ? Reset of the device

1. Press the "Exclusion" button for 10 seconds (LED starts blinking in all three colors), followed by pushing either the DOWN or the Up button.
2. The LED will become green for 3 seconds if the reset was successful and then turn off. If the reset failed or timed out, the LED will shine red.

5.1.4 ⏰ Wakeup of the device

The controller is a battery-operated device that remains in a sleep state most of the time. Every click on the DOWN/UP button initiates a command to be sent out, and the device returns to sleep state right after sending the command.

To receive commands, the device stays awake for 2 seconds after sending a NIF or after any network management operation (e.g., Inclusion, Exclusion, Setting an Association).

Additionally, the device wakes up regularly. The wake-up interval can be defined using the Wakeup Command class. The minimum allowed wake-up time is 240 seconds, but a much longer interval is strongly recommended, as the primary purpose of a wake-up should be reporting battery status or updating child protection settings. Defining a Node ID of 0 as the destination for wake-up information disables the periodical wake-up function entirely.

On factory default, the wake-up destination node ID is set to 0, hence the periodical wake-up function is disabled.

5.1.5 Send Network Information Frame

A triple click on either the "Down" or "Up" button issues a Node Information Frame and keeps the device awake for 2 seconds afterward.

5.1.6 ?️ Child Protection

The device can be put into child protection mode, meaning local operation is not possible. Child protection mode MUST be turned on wirelessly. However, it is possible to unlock the device for local operation with a triple click. The unlock state lasts for 5 seconds.

5.1.7 Z-Wave Configuration

Z-Wave products are designed to work out-of-the-box after inclusion; however, certain configurations can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced features.

Typical click timeout (parameter No 10, size 1 byte): Typical time used to differentiate click, hold, double, and triple clicks.

• Values: 1–100 in 10 ms units (default is 50, equivalent to 500 ms)

Invert buttons (parameter No 11, size 1 byte):

• Values: 0 = No (default), 1 = Yes

Action on button single press or hold (parameter No 13, size 1 byte): Defines which command is sent on button single press or hold. Basic and Scene Activation commands are sent to association groups. Switch All commands are sent broadcast.

• Values: 0 = Disabled, 1 = Switch On, Off and dim using Basic Set (default), 2 = Switch All On/Off, 3 = Scene Activation

Action on button double press or hold (parameter No 14, size 1 byte): Defines which command is sent on button double press or press-hold. Basic and scene activation commands are sent to association groups. Switch All commands are sent broadcast. If not disabled, the device waits for a click timeout to see if a second click would be pressed, introducing a small delay for single-click commands.

• Values: 0 = Disabled (don't wait for double click, default), 1 = Switch On, Off and dim using Basic Set, 2 = Switch All On/Off, 3 = Scene Activation

Send the following Switch All commands (parameter No 15, size 1 byte):

• Values: 1 = Switch All Off only (default), 2 = Switch All On only, 255 = Switch All On and Off

Send unsolicited battery report on wakeup (parameter No 20, size 1 byte):

• Values: 0 = No (default), 1 = To same node as wakeup notification, 2 = Broadcast

5.2 Z-Wave Controller Functions

5.2.1 Z-Wave Network Inclusion (other devices in own network)

To use the device as a controller, other devices need to be included into its Z-Wave network. Only devices part of the same network can send commands to the controller.

1. Triple click the "Inclusion" button. The LED will start blinking. The controller is now in inclusion mode.
2. Press the button on the device to be included or refer to that device's manual for inclusion instructions.
3. The LED will become green for 3 seconds if inclusion was successful and then turn off. If inclusion failed or timed out, the LED will shine red.

5.2.2 Z-Wave Network Exclusion

To remove a device from a Z-Wave network, perform the following steps:

1. Triple click the "Exclusion" button. The LED will start blinking. The controller is now in exclusion mode.
2. Press the button on the device to be excluded or refer to that device's manual for exclusion instructions.
3. The LED will become green for 3 seconds if exclusion was successful and then turn off. If exclusion failed or timed out, the LED will shine red.

⚠️ Attention: Removing a device from the network means it is returned to factory default status.

5.2.3 Assign/Remove Associations to the association groups of the device.

Associations can be assigned and removed either via Z-Wave commands or using the controller itself.

1. Triple click the "Association" button.
2. Triple click "Inclusion" for assigning an association or "Exclusion" for removing an association.
3. Single or double click the DOWN or UP Button to specify which association the target device shall be associated to (single click group or double click group).
4. Issue a Node Information Frame from the target device. This is usually done by single or triple clicking a button. Please refer to the manual of that device on how to issue a NIF.

5.2.4 Assign/Remove Association between different other devices in the controllers network

This section describes how to set up associations where the wall controller is not the primary controller.

1. Press the "Association" button for three seconds.
2. Single click "Inclusion" for assigning an association or "Exclusion" for removing an association.
3. Issue a Node Information Frame from the target device. This is usually done by single or triple clicking a button. Please refer to the manual of that device on how to issue a NIF.
4. Issue a Node Information Frame from the device where the association will be set. This is usually done by single or triple clicking a button. Please refer to the manual of that device on how to issue a NIF.

5.2.5 Controller Shift

The device can hand over its primary role to another controller and become secondary after this handover. The controller shift is initiated on the device by pressing the Association button for 6 seconds (LED blinks yellow), followed by pressing the include button for three seconds (LED blinks green). The new primary controller then needs to be put into include mode. Pushing UP or DOWN terminates the Controller Shift.

5.2.6 ? Network Healing

As a controller, the device can initiate a network healing function where all neighbor relations are re-detected and all routes are updated. This process is also referred to as "Request Network Update" and requires the presence of a SUC/SUS in the network.

The function is initiated by pressing the Association button for 6 seconds (LED blinks yellow) followed by a triple click of the Inclusion button.

Please refer to general Z-Wave literature for more information about the process of network healing.

5.3 Z-Wave Specific Device Information

5.3.1 Z-Wave Device Types

• Generic: Portable Controller
• Specific: Portable Remote Controller

5.3.2 Supported Command Classes:

• Association (V2), Battery (V1), Configuration (V1), Manufacturer Specific (V1), Multi Channel Association (V2), Node Naming and Location (V1), Protection, Version (V1), Wakeup (V2)

5.3.3 Controlled Command Classes

• Switch All, Basic, Multilevel Switch, Association, Multichannel, Scene Activation

6 LED Codes

• ? Green for 2 sec = ok
• ? Red for 2 sec = failed
• ? blinking = I am ready and wait
• ?? Red-Yellow blinking for 2 sec = Can not do it

7 Technical Data

• Frequency: 868.42 MHz
• Battery Type: 2 * LR8D425 AAAA
• Dimensions: 71x 71 x 14 mm
• Association Groups: 2
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C