Aeon Labs

Z-Wave KeyFob

SKU: AEO_KFOB

Quickstart

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Remote Control
for
Europe.

To run this device please connect it to your mains power supply.

Pressing the “Learn” button on the backside with the button pin will include this device into a Z-Wave network. Pressing the “Learn” button on the backside for 3 seconds will issue a Node Information Frame and keep the device awake to receive configuration commands.

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 a 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
secure 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 Aeon Labs KeyFob is a Z-Wave Remote Control, which features all the functionality of larger Z-Wave remote controls into a smaller, more modern design. Because of its small size it can be fit on a keyring and taken anywhere with you.

This Key Fob Remote Control can be set up as the primary controller of a Z-Wave network or as an additional Z-Wave controller. This is perfect for including it as a remote control in an existing Z-Wave network. Each of the four buttons on the Key Fob can control multiple Z-Wave devices with a simple push and can control up to 8 different scenes.

Prepare for Installation / Reset

Please read the user manual before installing the product.

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

Reset to factory default

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

Slide open the main panel of your Key Fob and press the Mode button on the backside of the device for 20 seconds. When the reset was successfully the green and red LED on the front of the Key Fob will alternatively blink followed by the green LED illuminating for 2 seconds.

Safety Warning for Mains Powered Devices

ATTENTION: only authorized technicians under consideration of the country- specific
installation guidelines/norms may do works with mains power. Prior to the assembly of
the product, the voltage network has to be switched off and ensured against re-switching.

Installation

1. Slide the rear battery cover from your remote to open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the provided CR 2450 battery into the compartment, ensuring that the + side of the battery is facing up.
3. Reattach the rear battery cover to your remote and firmly close it.

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 respective inclusion mode. Inclusion and Exclusion is
then performed doing a special manual action right on the device.

Inclusion

Your Key Fob works perfectly as an additional remote control within an existing Z-Wave network. To include it into an existing Z-Wave network do the following steps:

1. Open the main panel of the Key Fob so that you can see its LED.
2. Bring your primary Z-Wave controller in the inclusion mode.
3. Press the Learn button on the backside of the Key Fob.
4. If succesful, the green and red LED on the front of the Key Fob will alternatively blink followed by the green LED illuminating for 2 seconds.
5. If not succesful, the red LED will illuminate for 2 seconds.

To exclude the Key Fob from the Z-Wave network repeat the steps above.

Exclusion

Your Key Fob works perfectly as an additional remote control within an existing Z-Wave network. To include it into an existing Z-Wave network do the following steps:

1. Open the main panel of the Key Fob so that you can see its LED.
2. Bring your primary Z-Wave controller in the inclusion mode.
3. Press the Learn button on the backside of the Key Fob.
4. If succesful, the green and red LED on the front of the Key Fob will alternatively blink followed by the green LED illuminating for 2 seconds.
5. If not succesful, the red LED will illuminate for 2 seconds.

To exclude the Key Fob from the Z-Wave network repeat the steps above.

Product Usage

The Aeon Labs Key Fob can operate in three different modes: SETUP, GROUP and SCENE Mode.

When the device is first time powered up it is in Setup Mode. This allows you to setup the Key Fob and do everything from creating a new Z-Wave network through to removing devices from one. In this mode the buttons operates as shown in the picture.

To change your Key Fob to Group Mode open the main panel of the device so that you can see the internal light. Use the provided Button pin to press the Mode button. The LED will illuminate for a second to confirm that the mode has been changed successfully to Group Mode.

If you wish to change your Key Fob to Scene Mode, you”ll need to configure it with your Z-Wave gateway. Please refer to the gateway”s manual for this.

Setup Mode

For an existing Z-Wave network

Your Key Fob works perfectly as an additional remote control within an existing Z-Wave network.

For a new Z-Wave network

Your Key Fob can be set as the primary controller of a Z-Wave network. This is recommended where you don”t already have a Z-Wave network set up and you”re either starting out or intending to set up only a small system. As a primary controller of a new Z-Wave network, your Key Fob will be able to operate in Setup and Group Mode.

In this case you need to associate your Z-Wave devices with the Key Fob. For details refer to the “Inclusion” part of this manual. Once this is done the Key Fob will work as the primary controller and as a remote control within the Z-Wave network.

Group Mode

When using the Key Fob in Group Mode you are able to control different Z-Wave devices with each of your remote”s 4 buttons. In Group Mode each button is capable of controlling up to 50 Z-Wave devices.

For association do the steps as descriped in the chapter assiciotions.

Now you can control the Z-Wave devices you have associated with the Key Fob. By pushing the particular button the device will not only switch on or off, but it is to the level you selected in the earlier steps. With the Key Fob you have a further funcion to control multi-level devices. By holding a button for a particular device on the Key Fob the button will send up and down instructions to any compatible device. Holding the button of a dimmable light will dim the brightness up or down.

In order to disassociate devices with the Key Fob do the same steps like associating.

Scene Mode

When using your Key Fob in the Scene Mode you are able to control multiple Z-Wave devices with each of the 4 buttons of the remote. In Scene Mode each button is capable of controlling two scenes. Each scene can contain 1 to 5 Z-Wave devices. Use your gateway to configure scenes in the Z-Wave network.

Every of the 4 action buttons can control 2 scenes. To use the primary scene single click on the button. To use the secondary scene press and hold the button for 2 seconds and release it. The numbering of the scenes (shown in the picture) is important to configure the scenes with your gateway.

Node Information Frame

The Node Information Frame (NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains
information about the device type and the technical capabilities. The inclusion and
exclusion of the device is confirmed by sending out a Node Information Frame.
Beside this it may be needed for certain network operations to send out a Node
Information Frame. To issue a NIF execute the following action:

A single click at the

Quick trouble shooting

Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.

1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
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. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
6. Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing

Special Operations as Z-Wave Controller

As long as this device is not included into a Z-Wave network of a different controller
it is able to manage its own Z-Wave network as primary controller. As a primary controller
the device can include and exclude other devices in its own network, manage associations,
and reorganize the network in case of problems. The following controller functions
are supported:

Inclusion of other devices

Communication between two Z-Wave devices only works if both belong to the same
wireless network. Joining a network is called inclusion and is initiated by a controller.
The controller needs to be turned into the inclusion mode. Once in this inclusion mode
the other device needs to confirm the inclusion – typically by pressing a button.

If current primary controller in your network is in special SIS mode this and
any other secondary controller can also include and exclude devices.

To become
primary a contoller have to be resetted and then include a device.

When your Key Fob is setup as the primary controller in the Z-Wave network it”s able to add and remove devices in the network.

Inclusion

1. Bring your Key Fob in the Setup Mode.
2. Take your Key Fob to within 3 meters of the device you wish to control.
3. Slide open the main panel of your Key Fob and press the Include button. The green LED will blink. If the red LED lights up for 2 seconds the Key Fob is set as secondary controller in the Z-Wave network and it is notable to add or remove devices in the network.
4. Press the dedicated button on the device you wish to add.
5. When the device was succesfully included the green LED on the Key Fob will light up for 2 seconds and then begin to blink again. If the device wasn”t succesfully added, the red LED will light up for 2 seconds and then begin to blink again.

Repeat the steps to include further Z-Wave devices.

Once you have finished, press any button on the Key Fob to exit the inclusion mode.

Exclusion of other devices

The primary controller can exclude devices from the Z-Wave network. During exclusion
the relationship between the device and the network of this controller is terminated.
No communication between the device and other devices still in the network can happen
after a successful exclusion. The controller needs to be turned into the exclusion mode.
Once in this exclusion mode the other device needs to confirm the exclusion – typically
by pressing a button.

Attention: Removing a device from the network means that it is turned back
into factory default status. This process can also exclude devices from it’s previous
network.

Exclusion

1. Bring your Key Fob in the Setup Mode.
2. Take your Key Fob to within 3 meters of the device you wish to control.
3. Slide open the main panel of your Key Fob and press the Remove button. The red LED will blink. If the red LED lights up for 2 seconds the Key Fob is set as secondary controller in the Z-Wave network and it is notable to add or remove devices in the network.
4. Press the dedicated button on the device you wish to remove.
5. When the device was successfully excluded the green LED on the Key Fob will light up for 2 seconds and then the red LED begins to blink. If the device wasn”t succesfully removed, the red LED will light up for 2 seconds and then begin to blink again. In this case repeat the process from step 1 again.

Repeat the steps to exclude further Z-Wave devices.

Once you have finished, press any button on the Key Fob to exit the exclusion mode.

Shift of Primary Controller Role

The device can hand over its primary role to another controller and become
secondary controller.

The primary shift is initiated on the device by pressing the “Learn” button.

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Association
• Basic
• Configuration
• Manufacturer Specific
• Switch Multilevel
• Version

Controlled Command Classes

• Association
• Basic
• Switch Multilevel

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

• Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network.
  Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall controllers.

• Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network.
  Slaves can be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.

• Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be
  a controller. There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.

• Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.

• Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.

• Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and
  a controlled device.

• Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave
  device to announces that is able to communicate.

• Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a
  Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.

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