FIBARO SYSTEM ® OPERATING MANUAL

Important safety information

⚠️ Read this manual before attempting to install the device!

Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, Fibar Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions of operating manual.

⚠️ This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals! CR2032 coin cell battery is harmful if swallowed!

Battery pack warning!

The Heat Controller contains lithium-ion polymer battery pack, heed all following warnings:

• If an unusual odor or malfunction is detected, avoid sources of open flame and remove the device from the radiator.
• In the event of damage from crashes, etc., carefully remove to a safe place for at least a half hour to observe.
• Do not leave the device unattended while charging.
• Do not attempt to replace the battery!

General information about the FIBARO System

FIBARO is a wireless smart home automation system, based on the Z-Wave protocol. All of available devices can be controlled through a computer (PC or Mac), smartphone or tablet. Z-Wave devices are not only receivers, but can also repeat the signal, increasing the Z-Wave network's range. It gives advantage over traditional wireless systems that require direct link between transmitter and receiver, as a result the construction of the building could affect network's range negatively.

Every Z-Wave network has its unique identification number (home ID). Multiple independent networks can exist in the building without interfering. Transmission security of FIBARO System is comparable to wired systems.

Z-Wave technology is the leading solution in smart home automation. There is a wide range of Z-Wave devices that are mutually compatible, independently of manufacturer. It gives the system the ability to evolve and expand over time. For more information visit: www.fibaro.com.

#1: Description and features

FIBARO Heat Controller is a remotely controlled thermostatic head to control temperature in your room. It measures the temperature and automatically adjust the heat level. It can be mounted without tools on three types of thermostatic radiator valves. You can create schedules via app to easily manage temperature throughout the week.

Main features of FIBARO Heat Controller:

• To be installed on three types of valves: M30 x 1.5, Danfoss RTD-N and Danfoss RA-N.
• Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller.
• Supports Z-Wave network Security Modes: S0 with AES-128 encryption and S2 with PRNG-based encryption.
• Built-in battery recharged through standard micro-USB port.
• Easy installation - no tools required.
• Can use a dedicated temperature sensor - FGBRS-001.
• Supports heating schedules.
• Automatic calibration.
• Anti-freeze function.
• Decalc function.
• Unconstrained rotation spherical knob to set desired temperature.

[Z-Wave Plus logo] FIBARO Heat Controller is a fully compatible Z-Wave PLUS device.

#2: Basic activation

⚠️ Install the device in horizontal position only!

⚠️ Do not cover or veil the thermostatic head.

1. Connect the charger to the micro-USB port to charge the device.
2. If you have the temperature sensor:
   • Use a coin to open the battery cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
   • Remove the sticker underneath the battery.
   • Use a coin to close the battery cover by turning it clockwise.
3. Disconnect the charger when the LED ring pulses green (device fully charged).
4. Dismount your current thermostatic head.
5. Depending on type of your thermostatic valve:
   • M30 x 1.5: Proceed normally.
   • Danfoss RTD-N: Use adapter.
   • Danfoss RA-N: Use adapter.
6. Mount the device on the valve and tighten it by turning the cap clockwise.
7. Use the included key [key] to click the button.
8. The LED ring will start blinking blue.
9. If you have the temperature sensor:
   • Click the button on it now.
   • The LED ring will blink green 5 times if the connection was successful.

#3: Adding to Z-Wave network

Adding (Inclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add the device to existing Z-Wave network.

To add the device to the Z-Wave network:

1. Make sure the device is within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
2. Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see the controller's manual).
3. Use the included key [key] to quickly triple click the button on the thermostatic head.
4. The LED ring will start blinking white.
5. If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
6. Wait for the adding process to end.
7. Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.

#4: Removing the device

Removing (Exclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.

To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:

1. Make sure the device is within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
2. Set the main controller into remove mode (see the controller's manual).
3. Use the included key [key] to quickly triple click the button on the thermostatic head.
4. The LED ring will start blinking white.
5. Wait for the removing process to end.
6. Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.

#5: Controlling the temperature

You can set temperature using app (10-30°C) or directly on the device (16-24°C).

During manual temperature change LED ring colour corresponds to the temperature set-point.

To check and change the temperature on the device:

1. Bring your hand close to the sphere.
2. LED ring will:
   • Glow if temperature was set manually.
   • Pulse slowly if device is in schedule mode.
   • Pulse quickly if device is in override schedule mode.
3. With colour depending on set temperature:

   Z-Wave Mode	Temperature [°C]	Colour
   OFF	Valve closed (anti-freeze)	White
   	16°C or lower	Blue
   HEAT	17°C	Azure
   	18°C	Cyan
   	19°C	Spring green
   	20°C	Green
   	21°C	Chartreuse
   	22°C	Yellow
   	23°C	Orange
   	24°C or higher	Red
   MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC	Valve fully opened	Magenta

4. Turn the sphere [turn counter-clockwise] to lower temperature or turn [turn clockwise] to raise the temperature.
5. Remove the hand from the sphere, after 5 seconds LED will fade and new temperature will be set.

#6: Extra temperature sensor

⚠️ This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals!

The device can be used with an additional, dedicated temperature sensor (FGBRS-001) to provide the best temperature regulation. It can be placed anywhere in the room and the device will use it as a reference point for the room temperature.

Before using, the sensor must be paired with the thermostatic head. One thermostatic head can be paired with only one sensor, but one sensor can be paired with up to three thermostatic heads.

To pair the FGBRS-001 with the device:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see blue LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection, the LED ring will start blinking blue.
4. Within 1 minute click button on the sensor.
5. The LED ring on thermostatic head will blink to confirm the result:
   • 5 times green – sensor paired successfully.
   • 5 times red – sensor not paired.
6. Place the sensor in same room as head, no further than 5 meters from it.

To remove all paired heads from the sensor's memory:

1. Press and hold the button on the sensor for 2 seconds.
2. The LED on the sensor will blink 3 times to confirm unpairing.

#7: Dismounting the device

Before dismounting, the device must be put in Standby Mode to ensure safe removal. See chapter „Standby Mode” on page 13 for more information.

To dismount the device:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see cyan LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.
4. Turn the cap counter-clockwise and remove adapter if used.
5. Store the device in temperature: -10°C to 25°C.

#8: Menu

Menu allows to perform important configuration and maintenance actions. In order to use the menu:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see desired LED colour:

   Colour	Action
   Blue	Pair dedicated temperature sensor
   Red	Enable/disable local control protection
   White	Perform head calibration
   Green	Adding/removing to/from Z-Wave network
   Magenta	Z-Wave network's range test
   Cyan	Put device in Standby Mode
   Yellow	Factory reset

3. Click the button to confirm the selection.

#9: Local protection

After enabling the local protection changing temperature directly on the device (by turning it) will not be possible. Enabling local protection is recommended if you want to prevent accidental temperature change, e.g. by children.

When attempting to change temperature if local protection is enabled:

• The device will not set new target temperature.
• The LED ring will blink red 3 times.

To change the temperature use the app or disable the local protection.

To enable/disable local protection using the menu:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see red LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.

#10: Head calibration

Calibrating the device to your radiator valve is required for proper controlling the temperature.

Calibration is performed:

• Automatically, after 10 minutes from turning on if no operation on the device has been made (only at first installation).
• Automatically, after 10 minutes from last state change (only at first installation).
• Manually, using the menu (see below).
• Manually, via application.

To perform calibration using the menu:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see white LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.

#11: Standby Mode

In Standby Mode the device is in deep sleep state allowing safe dismounting, transporting and low as possible battery consumption. The device is shipped in Standby Mode.

Entering the device in Standby Mode will not factory reset the device nor will result in loosing any data.

To enter Standby Mode:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see cyan LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.

To exit Standby Mode click the button once, the device will enter first installation procedure.

#12: Factory reset

Reset procedure allows to restore the device back to its factory settings, which means all information about the network and user configuration will be deleted.

To perform factory reset:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see yellow LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.
4. After finishing resetting the device will be put in Standby Mode. Click the button to activate it again.

#13: Z-Wave range test

The device has a built in Z-Wave network main controller's range tester.

To perform range test:

1. Use the included key [key] to press and hold the button.
2. Release the button when you see magenta LED colour.
3. Click the button to confirm the selection.
4. LED ring will indicate the Z-Wave network's range:
   • Pulsing green - the device attempts to establish a direct communication with the main controller. If a direct communication attempt fails, the device will try to establish a routed communication, through other modules, which will be signaled by visual indicator pulsing yellow.
   • Glowing green - the device communicates with the main controller directly.
   • Pulsing yellow - the device tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
   • Glowing yellow - the device communicates with the main controller through the other modules. After 2 seconds the device will retry to establish a direct communication with the main controller, which will be signaled with visual indicator pulsing green.
   • Pulsing magenta - the device does communicate at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves successful it will be confirmed with a yellow glow. It's not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
   • Glowing red - the device is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).
5. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the button briefly.

#14: Battery and charging

⚠️ Make sure you are using certified charger Class II, marked [certification mark] which complies with parameters specified in the manual.

⚠️ Do not leave the device unattended while charging.

The device is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery pack that can be charged via micro-USB port using standard 5V charger (not included). When battery is low the LED ring will start to blink red. The device will also report low battery status of itself and dedicated temperature sensor (if paired) to the controller.

To charge the battery:

1. Connect charger to the [micro-USB port].
2. During charging the LED ring will pulse red and valve control will be disabled.
3. When LED starts pulsing green, disconnect the charger.
4. The device will restore its previous operation.

#15: Normal Schedules

The device allows to create multiple heating schedules to manage temperature in the room throughout the week. Schedules are created via controller interface or app.

• Up to 253 normal schedules can be created.
• The lower the schedule ID number, the higher the priority.
• Schedules with higher priority override those with lower priority in case of overlapping schedules.
• Schedules can be disabled without deleting it.
• Schedules allow to set target temperature for HEAT mode (using Thermostat Setpoint CC) and one of operating modes: HEAT, OFF or MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC (using Thermostat Mode CC).
• Only SET commands are permitted.

To create normal schedules user must specify:

• Day of the week.
• Starting time (hour and minute).
• Duration.
• Temperature Setpoint for HEAT mode in range 10-30°C (using Thermostat Setpoint CC).
• One of the operating modes (using Thermostat Mode CC):
  • HEAT for setting temperature.
  • OFF for valve fully closed.
  • MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC for valve fully opened.

#16: Override Schedule

Override Schedule is a special type schedule that has the highest priority; thus it overrides other schedules. The Override Schedule starts right after setting and lasts for specified time, then it is removed and current schedule or normal operation is restored.

To create Override Schedule user must specify:

• Starting time (START NOW).
• Duration.
• Temperature Setpoint for HEAT mode in range 10-30°C (using Thermostat Setpoint CC).
• One of the operating modes (using Thermostat Mode CC):
  • HEAT for setting temperature.
  • OFF for valve fully closed.
  • MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC for valve fully opened.

Override Mode can be enabled in two ways:

• By turning the knob, while normal schedule is active. The LED ring will pulse with selected adjustment.
• Via controller, by creating schedule with ID set 255, start time set to NOW and duration (in minutes/hours/days).

To exit Override Mode grab knob with your hand for 5 seconds.

#17: Z-Wave specification

Endpoint 1:

Generic Device Class: GENERIC_TYPE_THERMOSTAT

Specific Device Class: SPECIFIC_TYPE_THERMOSTAT_GENERAL_V2

Description: represents thermostatic head, allows to set temperature, schedules and check its battery level.

Endpoint 2:

Generic Device Class: GENERIC_TYPE_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL

Specific Device Class: SPECIFIC_TYPE_ROUTING_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL

Description: represents dedicated temperature sensor, allows to check temperature and its battery level (if not paired reported temperature and battery level are always 0).

Response to Basic Command Class:

Association Command Class:

The device supports only “Lifeline” association group that reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default).

#18: Advanced parameters

The device allows to customize its operation to user's needs. The settings are available in the FIBARO interface as simple options that may be chosen by selecting the appropriate box.

In order to configure the device (using the FIBARO Home Center controller):

1. Go to the device options by clicking the icon: [configuration icon].
2. Select the „Advanced" tab.
3. Modify values of chosen parameters.
4. Save the changes.

GENERAL SETTINGS

1. Override Schedule duration

This parameter determines duration of Override Schedule after turning the knob while normal schedule is active (set by Schedule CC).

2. Additional functions

This parameter allows to enable different additional functions of the device.

3. Additional functions status (READ-ONLY)

This parameter allows to check statuses of different additional functions.

#19: Specifications

Specifications (Communication)

For communication with the controller:

• Radio protocol: Z-Wave (500 series chip)
• Radio frequency band: 868 MHz ISM band (for EU)
• Maximum transmit power: EIRP up to -4dBm

For communication with the extra sensor (FGBRS-001):

• Radio frequency band: 2.4 GHz ISM band
• Maximum transmit power: EIRP up to 6dBm

#20: Accessory specification (FGBRS-001)

⚠️ Using batteries other than specified may result in explosion. Dispose of properly, observing environmental protection rules.

⚠️ CR2032 coin cell battery is harmful if swallowed!

#21: Regulations

Legal Notices

All information, including, but not limited to, information regarding the features, functionality, and/or other product specification are subject to change without notice. Fibaro reserves all rights to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without any obligation to notify any individual or entity.

FIBARO and Fibar Group logo are trademarks of Fibar Group S.A. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Fibar Group S.A. is under license.

All other brands and product names referred to herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

Warning

⚠️ This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals! CR2032 coin cells are harmful if swallowed!

Declaration of conformity

CE Hereby, Fibar Group S.A. declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.manuals.fibaro.com

WEEE Directive Compliance

[WEEE symbol] Device labelled with this symbol should not be disposed with other household wastes. It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.