Fibaro Group

Universal Dimmer 500W Insert Module

SKU: FIB_FGD-211

Quickstart

This is a ****

Light Dimmer
for
Europe.

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

To include the device into the network, turn the controller into the inclusion mode and then press the Up or Down button of the device three times during 1.5 seconds. The LED will become green for 3 seconds and then turn off. The device is now ready to work.

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 Fibar Insert Dimmer allows controlling an electrical light both via Z-Wave wirelessly and locally utilizing a traditional wall switch. The device is placed in a wall box right behind the normal switch. The switch is not longer directly connected to the load but acts as input device for the Fibar insert that is controlling the load. The solution works with all switch design with or without neutral position as long as there is enough space in the wall box behind the switch. The device is just 15 mm height. The available space depends on the size of the traditional switch, the dimensions of the wall box and the amount of additional cabling placed in this box. This device is designed for 3 wire or for 2 wire systems.

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.

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

The dimmer insert is designed to fit into standard circular European wall boxes with 60 mm diameter. With its 15 mm height, it can be also mounted behind traditional wall switches. This wall switch serves as an external control switch to dim loads. The relay itself is realized in the insert.

The dimmer can be used in a three-wire as well as in a two-wire system. The two wired from the mains distribution panel are connected to the inserts contacts N and L. In a three-wire system in which both contacts N and L are available in the socket, both conductors will be connected directly with this insert contacts. The contact O is the dimming output. The following circuit is realized in the three-wire system.

In a two-wire system the inserts contacts N and O are bridged and connected to the conductor coming from the fuse box. The second wire is connected to the insert contact L. It does not matter if both wires are swapped with each other. The schematics below show how to wire the actuator in a two-wire system.

The dimmer can be operated locally using a switching paddle installed on the wall box. To connect the switching paddle with the dimmer insert it has to be connected with the insert contacts S1, S2 and Sx. Attention: There must not be mains-power connected to the insert contacts. This would immediately lead to a destruction of the dimmer..

The local operation can be realized by a single switching paddle (bistable), a double switching paddle (bistable), a single button (monostable) or a double button (monostable). The connected switch type must be selected according to the inclusion by setting the configuration parameter 14. The local switch is connected with the dimmer insert as shown in the schematics. If a bistable switch is connected it has to stay connected until the dimmer is included into the Z-Wave network.

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

Blinking red/green LED indicates that the device is in factory reset state. Once the controller is turned into inclusion mode tripple click one of the buttons on the device will include the device. A green blinking of LED will indicate successfull inclusion that will be turned off shortly afterwards. The device is excluded by tripple click to one of the buttons when the controller is in exclusion mode.

Exclusion

Blinking red/green LED indicates that the device is in factory reset state. Once the controller is turned into inclusion mode tripple click one of the buttons on the device will include the device. A green blinking of LED will indicate successfull inclusion that will be turned off shortly afterwards. The device is excluded by tripple click to one of the buttons when the controller is in exclusion mode.

Product Usage

The dimmer insert is able to dim different types of lights. The actuator can directly be operated by the local switching paddle. If the switch is a conventional button, every button impulse will dim the light up or down. Using a switching paddle instead of a button the operation is the same with the exception that the switching paddle has to be switched back into the OFF status afterwards manually.

The device is also able to report status changes to a controller (communication pattern 2) and to remotely operate other devices (communication pattern 5). The dimmer can be controlled by every Z-Wave device (communication pattern 1, 4 and 7). To operate other devices a second switch which does not operate the dimmer is needed.

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: All on/off function

Enables or disabled the all on / all off function
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: ff

SettingDescription

Parameter 6: Commands Sent to Association Group 1

Defines what status changes cause sending out a wireless command. Zu allow double click function parameter 14 needs to be turned to 1
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

double click, dimmers will return to their last dimming state.
02| Turning ff sends a wireless command. All devices can be turned on using a double click, dimmers will dim to 100 %.

Parameter 7: Check status before sending a control command on external

switch no 2.

When external switch no 2 is switches the status of the remote device to be switches is checked or not.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 8: The percentage of a dimming step at automated control

The percentage drop of regulation per one dimming step with automated control
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 9: Time between extreme values of manual dimming

The time of travel between extreme values of manual dimming level .
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 10: Time between extreme values of automatic dimming

The time of travel between extreme values of dimming level with remote control.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 11: The percentage of a dimming step at manual control

The percentage drop of regulation per one dimming step with manual control
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 12: The maximal dimming level

The maximal level of dimmeru2019s brightening
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 63

SettingDescription

Parameter 13: The minimal dimming level

The minimal level of dimmeru2019s brightening
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 02

SettingDescription

Parameter 14: External Switch Type

The type of switch may be chosen from mono-stable or bistable switches
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 15: Double Click Option

Defines if the double click option is enabled. This will turn the dimmer to 100 % dimming level.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 16: Saving of the device state after power failure

Saving of the device state after the power supply black-out. The dimmer will return to the last state before the power supply black-out.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 17: Allows to double the key number 1

Stair button function allows to double the key number 1. The dimmer may operate two bistable keys or an infinite number of mono-stable keys.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 18: Light intensity synchronization

The function of synchronization of the light intensity for associated devices. The dimmer transmits this state to the associated device.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 19: Defines how to use bistable external switches

Bistable Switches remain in the switching state. The parameters defines how such a switch can be used for dimming.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 20: Length of the Dimmer control pulse

The function allows for lowering of the minimal dimmeru2019s level by extending of control impulse. By the means of minimal level change, the dimmer allows for the complete dimmering of LED bulbs. Not all of the LED bulbs available on the market allow dimming.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 6e

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Basic
• Switch Multilevel
• Version
• Switch All
• Multi Channel Association
• Configuration
• Manufacturer Specific
• Powerlevel
• Association

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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