POPP HUB QuickStart Manual
Model: 011801
Info
This device is a control center (gateway) for Z-Wave home automation networks. It is used to control different single devices as well as complete defined scenes and actions combining device functions within the network. It needs only a few steps to get your Popp HUB up and running.
Quick Start
- Connect the HUB to your local network using an Ethernet cable.
- Power up the controller. After up to 2 minutes, the HUB is ready to use and the white LED will breathe normally ?️. Connect your computer or mobile device to the new WIFI network named 'Popp-xxxx' (where xxxx are the last 4 digits of the MAC address displayed on the device label; the WIFI password is also on the label). Attention: For security reasons, the initial configuration is available via WIFI only.
- Point your browser to http://192.168.1.1. If you use a mobile device, install and start the Popp HUB app.
- The welcome screen displays your unique device ID. Remember it for remote access! Define your access password for the default login name
adminand your email for password recovery. - If there is a firmware update, a message screen will appear. Please confirm and update the firmware. Ensure the device is not un-powered during the firmware update.
- Now you can access your controller from outside your home using the service find.popp.me. Use DEVICE_ID/LOGIN (e.g., 12345/admin) and your password.
- Start adding Z-Wave devices and apps. To add your first Z-Wave device, go to Configuration > Devices > Z-Wave > Add New and follow the instructions.
Placement and Connectivity
The Popp HUB can be placed on a table or mounted on the wall using the mounting plate attached to the enclosure. It runs stand-alone (no connection to the outer world or any other network) and connected to the Internet. In this case, the device also acts as a WIFI router.
Further Information
More information, including the full manual and training videos, can be found in the support section of www.popp.eu or at www.z-wave.info. The support community forum.z-wave.me may also be helpful.
The User Interface
The user interface looks similar on different devices such as desktop PCs, smartphones, or tablet PCs (both native app and browser) but adapts to screen sizes. It allows controlling devices and reading sensor status. Every function of any device is shown as a single Element. If a physical device has multiple functions (e.g., switching and metering), it will generate multiple elements. All elements are listed in the Elements view and can be filtered by function type (switch, dimmer, sensor) or other criteria. Every element offers a configuration interface for changing names, removing it from screens, etc.
Key User Interface components:
- Dashboard (1): Important elements can be placed here.
- Rooms (2): Elements can be assigned to different rooms.
- Elements (3): A list of all device elements.
- Events/Timeline (4): Shows changes like sensor values or switching statuses. Filtering allows monitoring specific functions or devices.
- System Time (5): Displays the current system time.
- Configuration Menu (6): Access to system settings and configurations.
- Element Configuration (8): Interface for configuring individual elements.
Apps
All other functions such as time-triggered actions, using information from the internet, scenes, plugins for other technologies, and services are realized in Apps. These apps are ready-to-use scripts/templates that add extra logic and functionality, such as 'IFTHEN' rules, scene definitions, timers, and interactions with external (non-Z-Wave) devices connected via USB dongle or the internet. Some apps are built-in, and more can be downloaded from an app store. To use an app, create an instance of it and configure its properties. Multiple instances of one app can be created if useful. Apps can create none, one, or multiple new elements and events. New apps can be installed and managed using the menu Configuration > Apps.
LEDs and Buttons
LED Indicators
- 3 Green Status LEDs (integrated into the box): Indicate CPU running, Ethernet working, and WIFI operations.
- White LED on Bottom:
- Flashing: Inclusion state.
- Fast Flashing: Exclusion state.
- Breathing: Z-Wave Network Management Active.
- White LED frame around the Box (Power and tamper state):
- Off: No power or battery operated.
- Breathing: Normal state. After an update process, it may take up to two minutes until the LED begins to breathe, indicating a completed update.
- Fast blinking: Tampered.
Buttons (on the backside of the enclosure)
- Tamper: Automatically activated when the HUB is removed from the mounting base.
- Z-Wave:
- Single click turns the HUB into Z-Wave Inclusion Mode (white LED blinks ?).
- Long press starts Z-Wave Exclusion Mode (white LED blinks rapidly ??). Repeating the action stops these modes.
- Reset: Hold down the reset button when powering up the HUB to revert the device to factory defaults, resetting all passwords and settings.
- WPS: Activates the WIFI WPS function.
Support for EnOcean Devices
To use EnOcean devices, plug the Popp EnOcean Stick (POPE12204) into the USB Port. Start the user interface, navigate to Configuration > Apps, and activate the EnOcean App. You can then add and use EnOcean devices via Configuration > Devices. Please note that EnOcean devices are not self-describing and require identification before pairing. Identifying the wrong device will result in malfunction. Not all EnOcean devices are currently supported. A list of supported devices can be found on www.popp.eu/enocean.
Mobile Access
For controlling your smart home via a mobile device, you can download the Popp HUB App. [Scan for Popp HUB App]
Z-Way
The Popp HUB is powered by Z-Way, the Z-Wave control software from Z-Wave.Me, which also powers projects like Razberry (razberry.zwave.me). This means that all apps, workarounds, tricks, and how-tos provided and described for the Razberry project, such as on http://forum.z-wave.me/, can be used and applied for the Popp HUB as well.
Technical Data
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| MCU | MT7620 |
| OS | MT OpenWRT |
| Z-Wave Chip | Sigma Designs SD3503 |
| Frequency | 865...869 MHz, configurable according to country specification. |
| Flash | 16 MB onboard plus 4 GB SD Card included. |
| External Power Supply | 5V, 1A |
| Connectivity | 10/100MB Ethernet plus WIFI b/g/n |
Support
Should you encounter any problem, please give Popp & Co. an opportunity to address it before returning the product. Most questions regarding the Z-Wave wireless communication standard can be answered through the international community at www.z-wave.info. If your question cannot be answered there, please use www.popp.eu/support or contact Popp & Co. by email at info@popp.eu.
CE Declaration and Legal Information
The complete CE declaration can be found on: www.popp.eu/ce. All questions regarding this declaration of conformity can be directed to the following address: Popp & Co., 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, UK.
© 2016 POPP & Co. While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. Popp & Co. shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery. The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from Popp & Co. Popp & Co. reserves the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 7419 5726
- Email: info@popp.eu
- Web: www.popp.eu
