Fibaro Group

Smoke Sensor

SKU: FIB_FGSS-101

Quickstart

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Z-Wave Device
for
Europe.

To run this device please insert fresh *1 CR123** batteries.

Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged.

To include the device into the network, turn the controller into the inclusion mode and then triple click the B-button on the casing. Further you can use the auto-inclusion mode by setting the controller into the inclusion mode and then connect the constant current voltage supply. Auto-inclusion only works in constant current mode.

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 new Z-Wave based Smoke Sensor is an ultra light device, that is battery and 12/24 V DC powered for maximum protection from flaming and smoldering fires. It has two alarm indicators: built-in siren and RGB visual indicator. The 65 (diameter) x 28 (height) mm Smoke Sensor features a built-in electronic recording device, facilitating an investigation of fire accidents. Attention: This is no Smoke detector according to DIN EN 14604. The device may not comply with local regulations for fire prevention.

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.

Fibaro Smoke Sensor reset erases the EPROM memory, including all information on the Z-Wave network and the main controller.

Resetting Fibaro Smoke Sensor:

1. Make sure the device is powered.
2. Press and hold the B-button for 3 seconds. LED will glow white.
3. Short signal will sound.
4. Release the B-button.
5. Wait until the LED glows yellow, signaling entering the 4th menu level.
6. Press the B-button briefly to confirm menu level choice.

Successful reset will be confirmed with the LED changing colour to red and fading. At the same time, short signal will sound, same as at the power connection.

Safety Warning for Batteries

The product contains batteries. Please remove the batteries when the device is not used.
Do not mix batteries of different charging level or different brands.

Installation

POWERING MODES

There are two powering modes for the Fibaro Smoke Sensor. By default it”s powered by a factory included battery. Alternatively it can work with a constant current, after connecting a 12 / 24 VDC power supply to +12/24 and GND terminals (see diagram no.3). Powering mode configuration is carried out automatically, while sensor is being included into the Z-Wave network. When battery powered, a Fibaro Smoke Sensor communicates with the Z-Wave network main controller periodically. Detected alarms are sent immediately, but configuration parameters and associations settings only at specified wake up intervals, or at a manual wake up (B-button triple click). In DC powering mode, configuration and associations parameters are sent when necessary, and in addition sensor serves as a Z-Wave signal repeater.

Switching to a constant current powering mode:

1. Exclude a sensor from the Z-Wave network.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Install the constant power connecting terminal, observing the diagram 2.
4. Connect a constant current power source (12 / 24 VDC) to +12 and GND terminals observing wiring diagram 1.
5. Include Fibaro Smoke Sensor into the Z-Wave network.

Installation:

1. Include the device into the Z-Wave network (see p.I). Note the inclusion process may be performed ONLY in direct range of the main controller.
2. If the sensor is to be VDC powered, drill holes in sensor”s holder. Note the sensor may be connected to a wired alarm system controller or fire prevention system.
3. Install the sensor”s holder in desired location.
4. If the sensor is to be VDC powered, connect wires observing diagram 3.
5. If the sensor is to be connected to an alarm system or fire prevention system, connect it observing to diagram 4.

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

To include the device into the network, turn the controller into the inclusion mode and then triple click the B-button. Further you can use the auto- inclusion mode by setting the controller into the inclusion mode and then connect the constant current voltage supply. Auto-inclusion only works in constant current mode.

Exclusion

To include the device into the network, turn the controller into the inclusion mode and then triple click the B-button. Further you can use the auto- inclusion mode by setting the controller into the inclusion mode and then connect the constant current voltage supply. Auto-inclusion only works in constant current mode.

Product Usage

SMOKE DETECTION

Fibaro Smoke Sensor responds to physical presence of smoke. Smoke presence is required for the device to react. Fibaro Smoke Sensor performs a self test each 5 seconds and checks for smoke presence. Having detected smoke presence, the sensor checks 3 more times, at 1 second interval, whether the smoke is actually present. Once the smoke presence is confirmed, Fibaro Smoke Sensor triggers an alarm.

Smoke alarm is signaled by sending an appropriate alarm frame to devices and the Z-Wave controller, opening NC contact, and also by a constant sound signal and LED diode blinking red. Once the smoke alarm has ceased, the sensor checks 3 times, at 1 second interval, whether the smoke has actually disappeared before getting back to normal operation, i.e. performing a self test each 5 seconds and checking for smoke presence.

There are 3 sensitivity levels of the optical smoke detector used in Fibaro Smoke Sensor. By default, the detector is set to the middle sensitivity level. Sensitivity level depends on the parameter 82 settings.

DETECTING FIRE THROUGH TEMPERATURE ALARM

Apart from detecting smoke presence, Fibaro Smoke Sensor can detect fire by recording a rapid temperature rise. Temperature alarm threshold is user defined (parameter 81). Temperature alarm is signaled by the LED signaling diode blinking red and an intermittent sound signal.

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:

Hitting the B-button three times will send out a Node Information Frame.

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 time. Communication with the device is limited. In order to
communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in the network.
This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices and store
commands that can not be received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller,
communication may become impossible and/or the battery life time is significantly
decreased.

This device will wakeup regularly and announce the wakeup
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
wakeup 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 wakeup interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery
life time and the desired responses of the device. To wakeup the device please perform
the following action:

When in battery mode tripple click on the B-button to wake up the device.

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

1| 5| assigned to the device status – sending the BASIC SET (default) or ALARM control frame to the associated devices having detected fire.
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2| 5| assigned to a TMP button and the malfunction alarm. Alarm frame will be sent to the associated devices once tampering or malfunction are detected.
3| 1| reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (the main controller by default – the device reports its status to the main controller).

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: Smoke alarm cancellation delay

time period, during which the Smoke Sensor will keep indicating the smoke alarm after smoke will have disappeared
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0000

SettingDescription

alarm after the smoke will have disappeared. The smoke alarm can be only ceased manually, by entering 2nd menu level

Parameter 2: LED indicator and acoustic alarm turned ON / OFF at any

alarm type

activates/deactivates the LED indicator and acoustic alarm for any alarm type. Doesnu2019t affect the Z-Wave alarm.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 03

SettingDescription

Parameter 5: Type of alarm frame sent to 1-st Association Group devices

(smoke alarm)

choose a command class used in 1-st Association Group
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: ff

SettingDescription

Parameter 7: Forced dimming level sent to 1-st association group devices

Forced level of dimming / opening dimmers, roller blinds etc. devices at sending turn on / open / change level commands to 1-st Association Groupu2019s devices.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 7f

SettingDescription

Parameter 10: Temperature report interval

Time interval between consecutive temperature reports
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0000

SettingDescription

Parameter 12: Temperature report hysteresis

temperature change, resulting in a temperature report
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 14

SettingDescription

Parameter 13: Alarm broadcast

defines the broadcast alarm setting (alarm to all devices in direct range)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

broadcast (2-nd Association Group) inactive
02| smoke alarm broadcast (1-st Association Group) inactive; tamper alarm broadcast (2-nd Association Group) active
03| smoke alarm broadcast active (1-st association group); tamper alarm broadcast (2-nd association group) active

Parameter 73: Temperature measurement compensation

temperature value to be added to or deducted from the current measured temperature
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0000

SettingDescription

Parameter 80: Z-Wave range test interval

Time period between the consecutive Z-Wave network range tests
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 81: Temperature alarm threshold

Temperature value, above which the temperature alarm is sent
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 36

SettingDescription

Parameter 82: Smoke Sensor sensitivity

There are 3 levels of sensitivity to smoke presence. Level 1 means the highest sensitivity.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 02

SettingDescription

Parameter 83: Black Box sensitivity level

Parameter specifies temperature and smoke level after which the Black Box starts recording them
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 84: Malfunction alarm

Time interval in which malfuntion alarm, if detected, is repeated using visual and acoustic alarms.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0a

SettingDescription

Parameter 85: Temperature alarm

Time interval in which temperature alarm, if detected, is repeated using visual and acoustic alarms.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 05

SettingDescription

Parameter 86: Lack of the Z-Wave range alarm

Time interval in which lack of the Z-Wave network alarm, if detected, is repeated using visual and acoustic alarms.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0168

SettingDescription

Parameter 87: Low battery alarm

Time interval in which low battery alarm, if detected, is repeated using visual and acoustic alarms.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0168

SettingDescription

Parameter 88: temperature measurement compensation for report

Consider temperature measurement compensation (parameter 73) when sending temperature report.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 89: Tamper alarm

activates/inactivates temper switch alarm
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Battery
• Basic
• Wake Up
• Association
• Version
• Sensor Multilevel
• Time Parameters
• Multi Channel Association
• Configuration
• Manufacturer Proprietary
• Manufacturer Specific
• Powerlevel
• Firmware Update Md
• Sensor Alarm

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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