Devolo

Home Control Smart Metering Plug

SKU: DEVE9914

Quickstart

This is a
secure
On/Off Power Switch
for
Europe.

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

1. In the Z-Wave-compatible control unit, start the procedure for adding a new device automatically.
2. Plug the Home Control Smart Metering Plug into an available power socket.
The Auto Inclusion is run. During the 2-minute timeout of the Auto Inclusion, Node Information Frames are sent within a few seconds.
In the auto inclusion, it is not necessary to press the ON/OFF button.

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 devolo Home Control Smart Metering Plug is an intelligent wall socket that adds useful additional functions to all wall sockets present in the household. This enables connected devices to be switched on and off based on time control, either using rules configured in the Z-Wave-compatible control unit or using the corresponding app. In addition, the devolo Home Control Smart Metering Plug has an energy consumption measurement feature.

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.

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 sec. to reset the device to the factory defaults. After the reboot, the device starts Auto Inclusion again.

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

Positioning the Home Control Smart Metering Plug optimally

1. Do not expose the Smart Metering Plug to direct sunlight and/or moisture. Avoid use in dusty environments.

2. The optimal ambient temperature for the device is between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius.

3. Do not place the Smart Metering Plug in environments with combustible materials or in the vicinity of heat sources such as fire, radiators, boilers etc.

It is normal for the housing to get a little warm when the device is plugged in.

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

Press the button of the connected Smart Metering Plug 3x within 1.2 seconds to start the inclusion process with the Z-Wave-compatible control unit.

Exclusion

Press the ON/OFF button 3x within 1.2 seconds to put the device into Exclusion mode. (indicated by white LED: 0.5 sec. ON, 0.5 sec. OFF)

Auto-Inclusion

Beside the standard inclusion this devices supports the so called auto inclusion.
Right after powering up the device remains in inclusion state and can be included by
(any) gateway without further actions on the device itself. The auto inclusion mode will
time out after some time.

Product Usage

LED Display

The LEDs indicate the device status:

Normal: ” In normal operation, the ON/OFF button switches between ON and OFF. The white LED is illuminated when the device is ready to operate; when the LED is switched off, the device is also switched
Inclusion with the control unit:” If the Smart Metering Plug is in Inclusion mode, the white LED flashes at intervals of 0.5 sec.
Exclusion from the control unit: ” If the Smart Metering Plug is in Exclusion mode, the white LED flashes at intervals of 0.5 sec.
Inclusion with the control unit failed: ” If the process of including the Smart Metering Plug to the control unit has failed, the red LED flashes for one minute at time intervals of 0.5 seconds.
Classic inclusion with the control unit: ” During classic inclusion with the control unit (backwards compatibility), the red LED flashes at time intervals of 0.08 seconds.
Overload almost reached:” If the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is exposed to a load of 11.7A for two seconds, the device signals the status Overload almost reached. The red LED is displayed constantly.
Overload: The Home Control Smart Metering Plug switches off automatically at an overload of 13A for 2 sec. The red LED flashes at time intervals of 0.15 sec. To restore function to the Home Control Smart Metering Plug, unplug it for around 10 seconds, then plug it in again.

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

Association – one device controls an other device

Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device
controlling another device is called association. In order 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 wireless command, typically a ‘Basic Set’ Command.

Association Groups:

Group NumberMaximum NodesDescription

Configuration Parameters

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

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

Parameter 1: Watt Meter Report Period

If 1 hour is set (target value =720), the Home Control Smart Metering Plug reports its power consumption at the current time every hour to the Node ID of Group 1. The maximum reporting period is 45 hours(5s*32767/3600=45hr).
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 720

SettingDescription

Parameter 2: KWh Report Period

_If 1 hour is set (target value =6), the Home Control Smart Metering Plug reports its accumulated power consumption every hour to the Node ID of Group

1. The maximum reporting period is227.55 days (10s*32767/1440=227.55 days)._
   Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 6

SettingDescription

Parameter 3: Threshold of current for Load caution

If the current load exceeds the defined value, the Home Control Smart Metering Plug sends a meter message to the Node ID of Group 1.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1300

SettingDescription

Parameter 4: Threshold of KWh for Load caution

If the kW load exceeds the defined value (default value: 10,000, for an elevated accumulated power consumption), the Home Control Smart Metering Plug sends a meter message to the Node ID 1.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 10000

SettingDescription

Parameter 5: Restore switch state mode

If the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is disconnected from the mains power supply and then reconnected to the mains power supply, depending on the configuration, it will trigger the Switch OFF, set the Last Switch State or set the Switch ON. The default setting is always the last switch state.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

Parameter 6: Mode of Switch OFF function

If Switch ON/OFF is set to 0, both the Switch OFF command and the ON/OFF button are disabled. The default setting is the enable switching.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

Parameter 7: LED indication mode

1 Display device statusWhen the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is switched on, the LED is on; when the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is switched off, the LED is off. In the default setting, the device status is displayed.2 Show nighttime mode:When the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is switched on, the LED is off; when the Home Control Smart Metering Plug is switched off, the LED is on.3 One-flash mode:If the device status changes, the LED flashes briefly (1 sec.) and then goes out.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

Parameter 8: Auto off timer

If the Home Control Smart Metering Plug switches to ON, the auto-off timer starts counting down. After the timer is set to zero, the device shuts off automatically. If the auto-off timer function is set to 0, it is disabled.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

Parameter 9: RF off command mode

_If the command Switch OFF BASIC_SET, BINARY_SWITCH_SET, SWITCH_ALLOFF is received, this can be interpreted in four different ways:0. Switch OFF:The Home Control Smart Metering Plug switches itself off (default setting).1. Ignore:The command Switch OFF is ignored.2. Switch device:The Home Control Smart Metering Plug switches to the opposite state.3. Switch ON:The Home Control Smart Metering Plug switches itself on.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Alarm
• Switch All
• Association Group Information
• Association V2
• Basic
• Configuration
• Device Reset Locally
• Firmware Update Md V2
• Manufacturer Specific V2
• Meter V4
• Powerlevel
• Protection V2
• Scene Activation
• Scene Actuator Conf
• Security
• Switch Binary
• Version V2
• Zwaveplus Info V2

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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