FIBARO Smoke Sensor

Quickstart

This is a secure Alarm Sensor for Europe. To run this device, please insert fresh 1 * CR123A batteries. Please ensure the internal battery is fully charged.

Fibaro Smoke Sensor Inclusion:

1. Install the battery. The visual indicator will signal the Z-Wave network inclusion status (green - device included, red - device not included).
2. Ensure the device is located within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
3. Set the main controller into learning mode (refer to the main controller's operating manual).
4. Quickly, triple-click the B-button located on the Fibaro Smoke Sensor's enclosure.
5. The Fibaro Smoke Sensor will be detected and included in the Z-Wave network.

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 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 securely 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 FIBARO Smoke Sensor is a universal, ultra-light, perfectly designed, optical Z-Wave smoke detector. Fire alarm is signaled by sound, visual indicator blinking, and alarm reports sent to other devices within the Z-Wave network. The optical sensor detects smoke at an early stage of fire, often before flames appear and temperature starts to rise significantly. Moreover, the device has a built-in temperature sensor, which is adjustable to allow detection of fire by exceeding a given temperature threshold. The FIBARO Smoke Sensor is a battery-powered device designed to be placed on the wall or ceiling. The visual indicator signals fire, operating mode, and it is used to check if the device is within the Z-Wave network using a built-in Z-Wave range tester. The Smoke Sensor is designed to operate in confined spaces, under normal conditions (lacking smoke, dust, or condensed water vapor).

Prepare for Installation / Reset

Please read the user manual before installing the product.

To include (add) a Z-Wave device to a network, it must be in factory default state. Please ensure the device is reset to factory default. You can do this by performing an Exclusion operation as described below in the manual. Every Z-Wave controller can perform this operation; however, it is recommended to use the primary controller of the previous network to ensure the device is properly excluded from that network.

Reset to factory default

This device also allows resetting without any involvement of a Z-Wave controller. This procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.

1. Ensure the device has the battery installed.
2. Press and hold the B-button for 3 seconds. The visual indicator will glow white.
3. You will hear a short signal.
4. Release the B-button.
5. Wait until the visual indicator glows yellow, signaling entry into the 4th menu level.
6. Press the B-button briefly to confirm the menu level choice. Simultaneously, you will hear a short beep, the same sound as during power connection.

Successful reset will be confirmed by the visual indicator changing color to red and fading. At the same time, a short beep will sound, similar to the power connection sound.

Installation

Basic activation

1. Turn the cover counter-clockwise and open it.
2. Remove the battery blocker.
3. Install the sensor's cover in the desired location.
4. Screw the FIBARO Smoke Sensor into the cover.
5. Add the device.
6. Test FIBARO Smoke Sensor's operation by performing a self-test: press and hold the B-button.
7. Test the Z-Wave network range, ensuring the device is within range.

Installation notes:

• Ensure the alarm sound can be easily audible in other rooms in the building.
• Install the sensor in already decorated, painted rooms.
• Install the sensor at least 1.5m from air conditioners.
• Do not install the sensor in direct sunlight. Keep at least 0.5m distance from light sources.
• Do not install the sensor in places prone to drafts.
• Do not install the sensor in places with high water vapor condensation, e.g., above stoves, ovens, kettles, etc. The device cannot be installed in places where the temperature exceeds operational values (0°C - 55°C).

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 or inclusion mode. Inclusion and Exclusion are then performed by performing a special manual action directly on the device.

Inclusion

Quickly, triple-click the B-button, located on the Fibaro Smoke Sensor's enclosure.

Exclusion

Quickly, triple-click the B-button, located on the Fibaro Smoke Sensor's enclosure.

Product Usage

Visual LED indicator

The FIBARO Smoke Sensor is equipped with an LED diode, signaling the sensor's operating modes and alarms. Additionally, the visual indicator may inform about the Z-Wave network range or exceeding the temperature threshold.

Visual indicator signaling modes:

• Indication of alarms
• Added device status is signaled by a single green blink while inserting the battery.
• Removed device status is signaled by a single red blink while inserting the battery.
• Software update procedure is signaled by blinking in cyan.
• Successful software update is signaled with glowing green.
• Unsuccessful software update is signaled with glowing red.
• MENU levels are signaled with glowing in a certain color.

MENU levels

The FIBARO Smoke Sensor is equipped with the MENU providing direct control over the device. Press and hold the B-button for at least 3 seconds to enter MENU (visual indicator will glow white). Release the B-button; the visual indicator will start changing colors in sequence. Inside MENU, each of the positions will be signaled with an LED color:

• WHITE - entering MENU confirmation
• GREEN - sending device state to associated devices
• VIOLET - Z-Wave network's range test
• YELLOW - device reset

Confirm your choice with a B-button click.

Range test

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

To perform a Z-Wave range test, the device must be added to the Z-Wave controller. Testing may stress the network, so it is recommended to perform the test only in special cases.

Follow the below instructions to test the main controller's range:

1. Press and hold the B-button.
2. Wait for the visual indicator to glow white and a short acoustic signal to sound.
3. Release the B-button.
4. Wait for the visual indicator to glow violet.
5. Press the B-button again, briefly.
6. The visual indicator will indicate the Z-Wave network's range (range signaling modes described below).
7. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the B-button briefly.

Z-Wave range tester signaling modes:

• Visual indicator pulsing green - Smoke Sensor attempts to establish direct communication with the main controller. If a direct communication attempt fails, the device will try to establish routed communication through other modules, which will be signaled by the visual indicator pulsing yellow.
• Visual indicator glowing green - Smoke Sensor communicates directly with the main controller.
• Visual indicator pulsing yellow - Smoke Sensor tries to establish routed communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
• Visual indicator glowing yellow - Smoke Sensor communicates with the main controller through other modules. After 2 seconds, the device will retry to establish direct communication with the main controller, which will be signaled with the visual indicator pulsing green.
• Visual indicator pulsing violet - Smoke Sensor communicates at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves successful, it will be confirmed with a yellow glow. It is not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
• Visual indicator glowing red - Smoke Sensor is unable to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).

Note: Communication mode of the Smoke Sensor may switch between direct and routed communication, especially if the device is at the limit of the direct range.

Fire detection

The FIBARO Smoke Sensor responds to the physical presence of smoke. The device checks for smoke every 10 seconds. Once the smoke level exceeds the value set in advanced parameter 1, the Smoke Sensor triggers an alarm.

The optical smoke detector used in the FIBARO Smoke Sensor has 3 levels of sensitivity, compliant with EN 14604:2005. By default, the detector is set to the medium sensitivity level. Sensitivity level depends on parameter 1 settings (modified only through the main Z-Wave controller).

Fire alarm is signaled by:

• Sending an appropriate alarm command to the Z-Wave controller.
• Sending an appropriate alarm command to associated devices.
• Intermittent sound.
• Visual indicator blinking red.

Once the fire alarm has ceased, the sensor checks whether the smoke has actually disappeared before returning to normal operation, i.e., performing a self-test every 10 seconds and checking for the presence of smoke.

Note: The FIBARO Smoke Sensor is a multi-use device; however, for greater safety, it is recommended to replace the device with a new one after a fire occurrence.

Note: If a fire alarm is triggered, but the smoke level did not exceed a concentration equal to three times the sensitivity set in parameter 1 (the individual sensitivity levels are printed on the device casing), the user can mute the sound alarm by holding the B-button (temporarily reducing the sensor's sensitivity).

Note: The visual indicator will still indicate an alarm state by blinking red. If the smoke level concentration is greater than three times the sensitivity set in parameter 1, the mute will automatically turn off, and the device will alarm fire again (using visual and audible indicators).

Excess temperature detection

Apart from detecting smoke presence, the FIBARO Smoke Sensor has an additional function of informing of exceeding the programmed temperature threshold. The function is disabled by default in parameter 2 settings. Excess temperature warning is defined by the user in parameter 30 - set to 55°C by default. Excess temperature level can also be signaled by visual indicator glow (parameter 3) and short beep (parameter 4). Parameter 20 should not be set to 0, as such a setting disables temperature measurements.

Malfunction detection

The FIBARO Smoke Sensor can automatically detect a malfunction. The device performs a test every 10 seconds. If a malfunction is detected (e.g., damaged smoke chamber), an intermittent sound signal will start, and an alarm will be sent to the Z-Wave network controller.

Once a trouble alarm has been detected, it is recommended to dismount the sensor and:

• Check the power source (replace battery).
• Check whether the Smoke Sensor is exposed to direct light.

Note: If a malfunction alarm is continually reported, it is recommended to replace the FIBARO Smoke Sensor with a new one or contact the guarantor if the product warranty is still valid.

Self-test may be triggered manually:

1. Ensure the device is powered.
2. Press and hold the B-button.
3. The visual indicator will glow white, and a short alarm will sound.
4. Keep holding the B-button.
5. After 3 seconds from the first beep, the smoke chamber operation will be checked.

A triggered fire alarm and beep mean a positive result and should occur within 10 seconds. No fire alarm means the sensor is malfunctioning.

Note: When the self-test is triggered manually, the Smoke Sensor sends a control command to the Z-Wave network controller. The procedure will be performed at least as long as the B-button is not released (will be completed in up to 10 seconds after releasing the B-button).

Note: Any service or repair must be carried out by the manufacturer. The expiry date of the device is indicated on its back.

Lack of Z-Wave range detection

When included in the Z-Wave network, the FIBARO Smoke Sensor tests the network communication. By default, the procedure is performed at each temperature report, depending on parameters 20 and 21 settings. In addition, Z-Wave network communication is tested during wake-up. Lack of Z-Wave network communication may be signaled by an intermittent alarm sound and the visual indicator blinking violet.

By default, sound and visual signals are disabled, but you can enable them by changing the values of parameters 3 and 4.

Once a FIBARO Smoke Sensor has reported no Z-Wave network communication, it is recommended to wake up the device by clicking the B-button. If the alarm does not stop, Z-Wave network operation and the main controller's operation need to be verified.

The FIBARO Smoke Sensor will cancel the Z-Wave network communication alarm once it communicates with the network after a manual or automatic wake-up.

Communication to a Sleeping device (Wakeup)

This device is battery-operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time to save battery life. Communication with the device is limited. To communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for battery-operated devices and store commands that cannot be received during deep sleep. Without such a controller, communication may become impossible and/or the battery life may be significantly decreased.

This device will wake up regularly and announce its wake-up state by sending out a so-called Wakeup Notification. The controller can then empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with the desired wake-up interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by a static controller, this controller will usually perform all necessary configurations. The wake-up interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery life and the desired responses of the device. To wake up the device, please perform the following action:

Available settings: 0 or 21600-65535 (in seconds, 6h - 18h)

Default setting: 21600 (6h)

At each wake-up, the Smoke Sensor communicates with the main controller, updates parameter settings, and the software if necessary. The Smoke Sensor will wake up at the defined time interval and will ALWAYS try to communicate with the main controller. After each failed communication attempt, the sensor will retry to establish connection with the main controller after 60 seconds. After 3 failed attempts, the lack of Z-Wave range alarm will be triggered. A longer time interval means less frequent communication and thus a longer battery life. The Z-Wave range alarm will be canceled automatically after the first successful connection. Changing the wake-up interval value does not affect alarms or trouble signals operation.

Setting to 0 disables sending Wake Up Notification frames. Wake up may still be performed manually by a single B-button click or by sending a Node Info frame (triple-click the B-button).

Quick trouble shooting

Here are a few hints for network installation if things do not work as expected:

1. Make sure the device is in factory reset state before including. If in doubt, exclude before including.
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. Do not poll FLIRS devices.
6. Make sure to have enough mains-powered devices to benefit from meshing.

Association - one device controls another device

Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device controlling another device is called association. 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, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.

Association Groups:

Configuration Parameters

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

IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. 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 need to be given as negative values too.

Parameter 1: Fibaro Smoke Sensor sensitivity

There are 3 levels of sensitivity to smoke presence. Level 1 means the highest sensitivity. Raising the parameter value lowers the sensitivity to smoke presence.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

Parameter 2: Z-Wave notifications status

This parameter allows activating excess temperature and/or enclosure opening notifications sent to the main controller.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 3: Visual indicator notifications status

This parameter allows activating visual indications but does not apply to major alarms, such as FIRE, TROUBLE, and LOW BATTERY ALARM.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 4: Sound notifications status

This parameter allows activating sound signals but does not apply to major alarms, such as FIRE, TROUBLE, and LOW BATTERY ALARM.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 10: Configuration of control frames in BASIC command class

This parameter defines which frames will be sent in the 2nd Association Group (FIRE ALARM). The values of BASIC ON and BASIC OFF frames may be defined as described in further parameters.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 11: BASIC ON frame value

BASIC ON frame is sent in case of smoke presence detection and Fire Alarm triggering. Its value is defined by the parameter. 0 turns off the device.

Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 255

Parameter 12: BASIC OFF frame value

BASIC OFF frame is sent in case of Fire Alarm cancellation. Its value is defined by the parameter. 0 turns off the device; 1-99 sets the device to 1-99%; 255 sets the last status.

Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 13: Alarm broadcast

A value other than 0 means that alarms are being sent in broadcast mode, i.e., to all devices within a FIBARO Smoke Sensor's range.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Parameter 20: Temperature report interval

Time interval between consecutive temperature reports. Reports are sent when a new temperature value differs from the previously reported one, according to the set hysteresis (parameter 21). Temperature reports can also be sent as a result of polling.

Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1

Parameter 21: Temperature report hysteresis

The temperature report will only be sent if there is a difference in temperature value from the previous value reported, defined in this parameter (hysteresis). Temperature reports can also be sent as a result of polling.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

Parameter 30: Temperature threshold

Temperature value measured by the built-in temperature sensor above which the excess temperature notification is sent (visual indication/sound/Z-Wave report). CAUTION: Parameters 30, 31, and 32 are associated with parameters 2, 3, and 4 settings. Their modification may have no effect if the configured functionality is not activated in the corresponding parameter.

Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 55

Parameter 31: Excess temperature signaling interval

Time interval of signaling (visual indication/sound) excess temperature level. CAUTION: Parameters 30, 31, and 32 are associated with parameters 2, 3, and 4 settings. Their modification may have no effect if the configured functionality is not activated in the corresponding parameter.

Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1

Parameter 32: Lack of Z-Wave range indication interval

Time interval of signaling (visual indication/sound) lack of Z-Wave range. CAUTION: Parameters 30, 31, and 32 are associated with parameters 2, 3, and 4 settings. Their modification may have no effect if the configured functionality is not activated in the corresponding parameter.

Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 180

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Sensor Alarm
• Application Status
• Association
• Association Group Information
• Basic
• Battery
• Configuration
• Crc 16 Encap
• Device Reset Locally
• Firmware Update Md
• Manufacturer Specific
• Multi Channel Association
• Sensor Multilevel
• Notification
• Powerlevel
• Security
• Version
• Wake Up
• Zwaveplus Info

Controlled Command Classes

• Basic
• Time Parameters

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

• Controller: A Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network. Controllers are typically Gateways, Remote Controls, or battery-operated wall controllers.
• Slave: A Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can be sensors, actuators, and even remote controls.
• Primary Controller: The central organizer of the network. It must be a controller. There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.
• Inclusion: The process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.
• Exclusion: The process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
• Association: A control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled device.
• Wakeup Notification: A special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce that it is able to communicate.
• Node Information Frame: A special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.

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