FIBARO FGK-10x Door/Window Sensor

Introduction

The FIBARO Door/Window Sensor is a wireless, battery-powered magnetic sensor compatible with the Z-Wave standard. Changes in the device's state automatically send a signal to the Z-Wave controller and associated devices. It can be used for creating lighting scenes, security systems, surveillance systems, and anywhere information about the opening or closing of doors, windows, garage doors, etc., is needed. Detection of opening occurs by separating the sensor from its magnetic element. Additionally, the module supports one wired DS18B20 temperature sensor and has a potential-free input.

FIBARO is a bidirectional wireless system, meaning signals are confirmed upon receipt, ensuring device status is known. FIBARO transmission security is comparable to wired bus systems. It operates in the free 868.4 MHz frequency band. Each FIBARO network has a unique Home ID, allowing multiple independent systems to coexist without interference. Z-Wave technology is a widely adopted standard, ensuring future compatibility and expandability. FIBARO creates a dynamic network structure where device locations are updated in real-time through the mesh network.

Technical Data

Sensor Mounting

1. Connect the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor according to Schema 2 or 3 (if necessary).
2. Insert the battery into the device housing and close the cover.
3. Add the device to the Z-WAVE system.
4. Mount the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor, considering Schema 4.

Diagram Explanations and Wire Markings:

• TMP - Tamper button. Used for adding/removing the device from the system and for tamper detection.
• IN - Potential-free input.
• TP (TEMP_POWER) - Power wire for the DS18B20 temperature sensor.
• TD (TEMP_DATA) - Data wire for the DS18B20 temperature sensor.
• GND (GROUND) - Ground wire.

⚠️ NOTE: For the most accurate positioning measurement, the sensor's magnet should always be mounted within the reed switch area. The correct alignment of the magnetic element relative to the sensor is indicated by a corresponding protrusion on the housing (Schema 4).

⚠️ NOTE: The FIBARO Door/Window Sensor has two tamper button contacts (TMP) – one in the middle and one on the bottom of the housing. It is recommended to use the device with the cover closed, as both contacts must be pressed simultaneously for the TMP button to be activated.

Technical Information

• Control via FIBARO System devices or any Z-WAVE controller.
• Opening detection occurs by separating the sensor and magnetic element.
• Easy installation – can be mounted on windows, doors, gates, roller shutters.
• Compatible with DS18B20 temperature sensors (1 DS18B20 sensor can be connected).
• For connecting the DS18B20 sensor, it is recommended to use single-strand wires not exceeding 30 meters in length.
• Possibility to connect a switch to the potential-free IN input.

⚠️ TIP: Connect only according to the diagram in the manual. Incorrect connection may cause danger or damage to the device.

General Information about the FIBARO System

FIBARO is a wireless system that does not require additional wiring, based on Z-Wave technology. It offers numerous benefits compared to similar systems. Typically, radio systems create a direct connection between receiver and transmitter. Radio signals are attenuated by obstacles (walls, furniture), potentially causing system failure. FIBARO's advantage is that devices act as signal repeaters. If a direct connection path is not possible, the signal can be relayed through intermediate devices.

⚠️ NOTE: The TMP button (contact on the bottom of the housing) serves two functions: 1. Initiates the device learning process (Include/Exclude), allowing it to be added/removed from the Z-WAVE network. 2. Can function as a tamper button. After correct mounting (Schemas 5 & 6), removing the sensor or its cover will activate the TMP button, potentially triggering an alarm. If TMP is to function as a tamper button, an association for Group II must be configured (Parameter 13 can also be used).

Tips for Using the IN Input:

The Door/Window Sensor is equipped with a potential-free IN input. This input is identical to the magnetic sensor input. The state of the IN input can be set either by the magnetic sensor or by applying a GND signal to the IN input. If the Door/Window Sensor is to function ONLY as a binary sensor, the magnet should NOT be mounted.

Tips for Mounting the DS18B20 Sensor:

The DS18B20 sensor can be easily installed wherever precise temperature measurement is needed. With appropriate protective measures, it can be placed in humid environments, underwater, cast in concrete, or installed under floors.

Diagrams:

Schema 1 - Device Description: Shows top and bottom views of the sensor. It identifies the TMP (tamper) button, the IN (input) terminal, the magnetic sensor, and the connections for the DS18B20 temperature sensor (TP, TD, GND). The TP/TD wires for the DS18B20 can be up to 30m long.

Schema 2 - Connecting the DS18B20 Sensor: Illustrates the wiring for the DS18B20 sensor, showing the TP (power), TD (data), and GND (ground) connections to the sensor and the main unit's terminals. It also shows the DS18B20 sensor itself with its numbered pins (1, 2, 3).

Schema 3 - Connecting the Switch: Depicts connecting an external switch to the IN terminal of the sensor.

Schema 4 - Correct Magnet Alignment Relative to Sensor: Shows the proper placement of the magnet near the sensor for reliable detection. The magnet should be within approximately 5 mm of the sensor's detection area.

Schema 5 - Correct Sensor Mounting: Illustrates the physical installation of the sensor and magnet on a door/window frame.

Schema 6 - Incorrect Sensor Mounting: Shows an example of incorrect sensor mounting, likely where the magnet is too far from the sensor.

III. Activating the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor

1. Installing the Door/Window Sensor

1. KROK 1: Connect the device according to Schema 2 or 3, if necessary. The device housing should be closed. [Add/Remove] Door/Window Sensor [to/from] Z-wave network.
2. KROK 2: The sensor must be within range of the Home Center 2 controller. Adding to the FIBARO System requires direct communication with the controller.
3. KROK 3: Identify the TMP button, which is essential for correct device addition.
4. KROK 4: Set the Home Center 2 controller to device addition or removal mode (refer to the Home Center 2 controller manual).
5. KROK 5: Add the Door/Window Sensor to the network by quickly pressing the TMP button on the bottom of the device three times.
6. KROK 6: Successful addition of the device to the network will be signaled in Home Center 2 (refer to the Home Center 2 controller manual).

Battery Handling Tips:

ℹ️ The FIBARO Door/Window Sensor, with default configuration, can operate for up to 2 years on a single battery. The current battery charge status is displayed in the controller's configuration interface (Home Center 2). A red battery icon indicates it needs replacement. To avoid triggering the tamper alarm when changing the battery, remove the association for Group II and restore the Sensor's parameter configuration to default values.

⚠️ NOTE: The Door/Window Sensor has a built-in LED indicating the device's status. The LED blinks when the magnetic sensor's state changes. Correct addition to the Z-WAVE controller is signaled by slow pulsing of the LED, while an undownloaded device signals its status with rapid pulsing.

⚠️ NOTE: For any configuration changes on the TP and TD (1-wire) line, such as adding or removing a DS18B20 sensor, the sensor must be removed and re-added to the network. The system will only enter learning mode after detecting the connected sensor (approx. 10 seconds after battery insertion).

Antenna Placement Tips:

ℹ️ Do not cut, bend, or shorten the antenna. Its length is precisely matched to the system's operating band.

ℹ️ Metal surfaces in the immediate vicinity (e.g., metal flush-mount boxes, metal door frames) can degrade reception capability!

Glossary of Terms:

• INCLUSION (Dodawanie): The device sends a Node Info frame, allowing it to be added to the Fibaro system (Home Center 2).
• EXCLUSION (Usuwanie): Removal of the device from the Fibaro wireless system.
• ASSOCIATION (Asocjacja): Control of other devices in the Fibaro system.
• Multi Channel Association (Asocjacja Wielokanałowa): Control of other multi-channel devices in the Fibaro system.

⚠️ NOTE: Do not connect sensors other than DS18B20 to the 1-wire line (TP and TD terminals).

⚠️ NOTE: Connecting the TP and TD lines to devices not supporting the 1-wire protocol is prohibited.

2. Resetting the Fibaro Sensor

The Door/Window Sensor Fibaro has a single reset procedure. This procedure erases its EPROM memory, including all controller and Z-WAVE network information.

To perform the module reset procedure, follow these steps:

1. Remove the device cover and take out the battery. Ensure the TMP button is not obstructed.
2. Place the magnet near the magnetic sensor.
3. Insert the battery; the LED will light up.
4. Move the magnet away from the sensor; the LED will turn off.
5. Remove the battery.
6. Reinstall the battery.
7. The procedure will be confirmed by the LED blinking twice.

⚠️ NOTE: Remember that the module reset process does not remove it from the Z-WAVE controller's memory. Before resetting the device, it must be erased from the existing network. The device removal procedure can also be performed after resetting the sensor's memory.

3. Controlling the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor via Home Center 2 Controller

The Door/Window Sensor Fibaro is a multi-channel device. This means it has an independent input circuit and a 1-wire bus allowing the connection of one DS18B20 temperature sensor. After adding the Fibaro Sensor to the network, it will be represented in the Home Center 2 controller by one or two icons.

[Image Description: Rys. 1 - Icon of Door Window Sensor in Home Center controller] This figure shows the icon for the Door/Window Sensor in the FIBARO Home Center 2 interface, typically displaying status and control options like "Arm" and "Disarm".

[Image Description: Rys. 2 - Icon of DS18B20 sensor in Home Center controller] This figure shows the icon for the DS18B20 temperature sensor in the FIBARO Home Center 2 interface, displaying the measured temperature, e.g., "21.25°C".

If the sensor is added without a connected sensor or with a switch connected to IN (without the magnet mounted), the device will be represented by a single icon. When a DS18B20 sensor is connected, an additional temperature sensor icon will be displayed.

⚠️ NOTE: If, despite a connected sensor, the additional icon is missing or temperature readings are incorrect, check the 1-wire bus connections, particularly the correct connection of the sensor's leads to the bus and the total bus length (which should not exceed 30m). Then, re-add the device to the controller.

IV. Association

Using association allows the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor to directly control other devices in the Z-WAVE network, such as dimmers, switches (ON-OFF), roller shutter controllers, or scenes (scenes only via the Home Center 2 controller).

ℹ️ Association enables direct sending of control commands between devices without the main controller's involvement. This mechanism allows the Door/Window Sensor to communicate with devices even if the central controller is completely destroyed, for example, in case of fire.

The Door/Window Sensor supports association for three groups:

• Group I: Assigned to the IN input (and magnetic sensor) – allows association with Z-WAVE devices (sending BASIC SET or ALARM frames).
• Group II: Assigned to the TMP button – when the button is released, an ALARM GENERIC frame is sent to devices in this group.
• Group III: Reports the device status; only one device can be assigned to this group (by default, it reports status to the controller).

The FIBARO Door/Window Sensor allows control of 5 standard devices and 5 multi-channel devices per group, with 1 slot reserved for the network controller.

To add an association (using the Home Center 2 controller), navigate to the device options by clicking its icon: Select the device options tab. Then, specify which group and which devices to associate.

The controller sending the relevant information to devices added to association groups may take several hours, depending on the module's parameter settings.

⚠️ NOTE: If the Door/Window Sensor is sending control commands and a new command is issued, the current command transmission will be interrupted, and the new command will be sent.

V. Configuration

The FIBARO Door/Window Sensor offers a wide range of advanced settings, available in the FIBARO configuration interface.

To configure the FIBARO Door/Window Sensor (using the Home Center 2 controller), navigate to the device options by clicking its icon:

Device Parameters:

• Parameter No. 1: Delay for IN input alarm cancellation.

  Additional delay after the IN input violation ceases. This parameter allows declaring an additional time after which the alarm for the IN input will be cancelled once its violation has stopped.

  • Default Value: 0
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - 65535 seconds
  • Parameter Size: 2 bytes
• Parameter No. 2: Disable / Enable LED during reed switch state change.
  • Default Value: 1
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - Disable LED, 1 - Enable LED
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte
• Parameter No. 3: IN input type.
  • Default Value: 0 - INPUT_NC (Normal Close)
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - INPUT_NC (Normal Close), 1 - INPUT_NO (Normal Open), 2 - INPUT_MONOSTABLE, 3 - INPUT_BISTABLE
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte
• Parameter No. 5: Type of control frame sent for association Group 1, activated via the IN input.

  This parameter allows declaring the type of frame sent: ALARM or BASIC_SET.

  • Default Value: 255 - BASIC SET
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - ALARM GENERIC Frame, 1 - ALARM SMOKE Frame, 2 - ALARM CO Frame, 3 - ALARM CO2 Frame, 4 - ALARM HEAT Frame, 5 - ALARM WATER Frame, 255 - BASIC_SET Control Frame
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte
• Parameter No. 7: Value defining the forced dimming/shutter opening level when sending an ON/OPEN command to devices in the first association group.

  For alarm frames, this defines the alarm priority.

  • Default Value: 255
  • Adjustable Range: (1-99) and 255. Value 255 enables device activation. For a Dimmer module, this means activating to the previously saved state. E.g., a Dimmer set to 30%, turned off, and then turned on with command 255, will resume its previous 30% state.
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte
• Parameter No. 9: Deactivation of alarm cancellation frame or device turn-off (Basic) control frame.

  Allows deactivating the function of turning off and cancelling alarms for devices associated with the sensor's IN input.

  • Default Value: 0
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - Information is sent for association group 1, 1 - Information is NOT sent for association group 1.
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte

  ⚠️ NOTE: This parameter only applies to alarm cancellation. Alarm violation information or turn-on commands for devices in association groups are always sent.

• Parameter No. 12: Temperature change sensitivity.

  This is the maximum permissible difference between the last reported temperature and the currently read temperature from the sensor. If the temperature differs by the set value or more, a report with the current temperature is sent to the device assigned to the third association group.

  • Default Value: 8 [0.5°C]
  • Adjustable Range: 0-255 [0°C to 16°C]
  • Formula for setting value: x = delta T x 16 (where x is the parameter value and delta T is the maximum permissible temperature gradient).
  • If value is set to 0: If the wake-up interval is less than 255 seconds, reports will be sent according to the device's wake-up interval. If the interval is greater than 255 seconds, temperature reports will be sent approximately every 4 minutes.
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte
• Parameter No. 13: Sending alarm or control frame (for IN input - depending on Parameter 5 settings) and alarm frame for the TMP tamper button.

  The frame is sent in "broadcast" mode (information sent to all devices within range; this mode does not use the mesh network for repetition).

  • Default Value: 0
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - IN input and TMP Broadcast inactive, 1 - IN input broadcast mode active, TMP broadcast inactive, 2 - IN input broadcast mode inactive, TMP broadcast active, 3 - IN input and TMP broadcast mode active.
  • Parameter Size: 1 byte

  ⚠️ NOTE: When broadcast mode is activated for a channel, singlecast transmission to devices in that channel's association group is disabled for that channel.

• Parameter No. 14: Scene activation functionality.
  • Default Value: 0
  • Adjustable Range: 0 - Disable functionality, 1 - Enable functionality.

  The device can send commands compatible with the Command Class Scene Activation. Information is sent to devices assigned to association group 3. Controllers like Home Center 2 can interpret these commands to activate scenes assigned specific Scene IDs. Users can enhance the functionality of a button connected to the IN input by differentiating its sequence (e.g., double-click activates "goodnight" scene, triple-click activates "morning" scene). For full functionality of Parameter 14, using a momentary or bistable button (Parameter 3) is recommended.

  Scene IDs are determined as follows:

  • IN input: Change from OFF to ON = ID 10, Change from ON to OFF = ID 11. Other IDs are recognized correctly if Parameter 3 is set to value 2.
  • Press and hold: ID 12
  • Release: ID 13
  • Double-click: ID 14
  • Triple-click: ID 15
• Parameter Size: 1 byte

⚠️ NOTE: Remember that scene activation functionality can significantly reduce battery life (up to 25% less for monostable button settings).

VI. Handling Alarm Frames

The FIBARO system allows configuring device reactions to alarm situations (response to SENSOR_ALARM_REPORT frames). The Door/Window Sensor Fibaro sends various types of alarm frames depending on the settings of Parameter 5. The user should correctly declare the alarm frame type for the connected sensor. For example, for a smoke sensor connected to the IN input, the user should declare frame type 1 - ALARM SMOKE (enter value 1) so that other Z-WAVE network modules correctly recognize smoke alarm information.

VII. Operating the Door/Window Sensor

The Fibaro Sensor can be operated using:

• Any controller compatible with the system (e.g., Home Center 2 controller).
• A mobile phone (e.g., iPhone and other manufacturers' phones with a suitable control application).
• A PC using a web browser.
• A tablet (e.g., iPad).
• The TMP service button located inside and at the rear of the housing.

VIII. Troubleshooting

Device does not respond to the programmed transmitter:

• Ensure the maximum range has not been exceeded and there are no obstacles like metal cabinets in the signal path.
• Ensure the device is not in programming mode.
• Optionally, repeat the learning process again.

IX. Warranty Conditions

1. The guarantor of the Device's quality is FIBAR GROUP Sp. z o.o. (hereinafter referred to as the "Manufacturer") with its registered office in Poznań, ul. Człopska 6A; 60-453 Poznań, entered into the register of entrepreneurs of the National Court Register kept by the District Court in Poznań, VIII Commercial Division of the National Court Register under number: 370151, NIP 7811858097, REGON: 301595664, share capital PLN 1,000,000.
2. The Manufacturer is responsible for the Device's faulty operation resulting from physical defects (material or manufacturing) inherent in the Device within 12 months from the date of its sale.
3. The warranty is valid and applicable exclusively within the territory of the Republic of Poland.
4. During the Warranty period, the Guarantor undertakes to remove disclosed defects free of charge by repairing or replacing (at the Guarantor's sole discretion) any defective elements of the Device with new or refurbished defect-free parts. If repair is impossible, the Guarantor reserves the right to replace the Device with a new or refurbished unit free of defects, whose physical condition will not be worse than the condition of the Customer's Device.
5. If, in special situations (e.g., the Device is no longer available on the market), replacing the Device with the same type is impossible, the Guarantor may replace the Device with another one with the closest technical parameters. Such action shall be considered fulfillment of the Guarantor's obligations. The Guarantor does not refund money for the purchased Device.
6. The holder of a valid warranty document submits warranty claims through the warranty service. Remember: before submitting a warranty claim, use our telephone or online technical support. In more than half of cases, user problems can be resolved remotely, saving time and costs associated with unnecessary warranty procedures. If remote problem resolution is not possible, the Customer will be asked to fill out a claim form to obtain authorization via the website www.fibargroup.com. Upon correct submission of a claim, you will receive confirmation of its acceptance and a unique claim number (RMA).
7. There is also the possibility of submitting a warranty claim by phone. In such a case, the conversation will be recorded, of which the consultant will inform the Customer before accepting the claim. Immediately after submitting the claim, the consultant will inform you of the claim number (so-called RMA number).
8. In the case of a correctly submitted warranty claim, a representative of the Authorized Warranty Service (hereinafter "ASG") will contact the Customer and arrange a date and place for technicians to visit and inspect the proper operation of the installed Device in the presence of the Customer.
9. Defects disclosed during the warranty period will be removed within 30 days from the date the Device is delivered to ASG. The warranty period is extended by the time the Device was at ASG's disposal.
10. The claimed Device should be provided by the Customer along with complete standard equipment and proof of purchase.
11. Parts replaced under warranty become the property of the Manufacturer. All parts replaced during the claim process are covered by the warranty until the end of the Device's basic warranty period. The warranty period for a replaced part does not extend.
12. The cost of travel to the claimed Device or delivery of the claimed Device to the service center is borne by the Customer. In case of an unjustified service call, the Service has the right to charge the Customer for travel costs and handling costs related to clarifying the matter.
13. ASG refuses to accept a claim only in the following cases:
• evidence of using the Device contrary to its intended purpose and user manual,
• Customer providing an incomplete Device, without accessories, without a nameplate,
• evidence of the cause of the fault being other than a material or manufacturing defect inherent in the Device,
• invalid warranty document and lack of proof of purchase,
14. The Guarantor is not liable for property damage caused by a faulty Device. The Guarantor is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential damages, or moral damages, nor for damages, including but not limited to lost profits, savings, data, loss of benefits, third-party claims, and any property or personal damages resulting from or related to the use of this Device.
15. The quality warranty does not cover:
• mechanical damage (cracks, breaks, cuts, abrasions, physical deformations caused by impact, fall, or dropping another object onto the Device, or operation contrary to the Device's intended purpose specified in the user manual);
• damage resulting from external causes, e.g.: floods, storms, fires, lightning strikes, natural disasters, earthquakes, war, social unrest, force majeure, unforeseen accidents, theft, liquid spills, battery leaks, weather conditions; exposure to sunlight, sand, moisture, high or low temperatures, air pollution;
• damage caused by malfunctioning software, as a result of a computer virus attack, or failure to apply software updates according to the Manufacturer's recommendations;
• damage resulting from: power surges in the electrical or/and telecommunications network or connecting to the electrical network in a manner inconsistent with the user manual or due to connecting other products whose connection is not recommended by the Manufacturer.
• damage caused by operating or storing the Device in extremely unfavorable conditions, i.e., high humidity, dust, too low (frost) or too high ambient temperature. Detailed conditions for the Device's use are specified in the user manual;
• damage resulting from the use of accessories not recommended by the Manufacturer.
• damage caused by the user's faulty electrical installation, including the use of incorrect fuses;
• damage resulting from the Customer's failure to perform maintenance and servicing activities specified in the user manual;
• damage resulting from the use of non-original, incorrect spare parts and accessories for the given model, or repairs and modifications performed by unauthorized persons;
• faults arising from continued operation of a faulty Device or accessory.
16. Periodic maintenance and inspections of the Device are not covered by warranty repairs, especially cleaning, adjustments, operational checks, correction of operating or parameter programming errors, and other activities for which the user (Buyer) is responsible. The warranty does not cover natural wear and tear of the Device's components and other parts mentioned in the user manual and technical documentation that have a specified operating time.
17. If the type of product damage is not covered by the warranty, the Manufacturer reserves the right to remedy such a fault at its sole discretion, by repairing the damaged or destroyed part or enabling access to components necessary for repair or replacement.
18. The warranty for the sold goods does not exclude, limit, or suspend the buyer's rights arising from the non-conformity of the goods with the contract.

This device can be used with all Z-Wave certified devices; it should also cooperate with devices from other manufacturers. Any Z-Wave compatible device can be added to the FIBARO System.

For technical questions, please contact the customer support center in your country. www.fibaro.com