Foxx Project Z-Wave Extender FOXEEXTENDER Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Foxx Project
Table of Contents
- Foxx Project
- Z-Wave Extender
- SKU: FOXEEXTENDER
- Quickstart
- Important safety information
- What is Z-Wave?
- Product Description
- Prepare for Installation / Reset
- Installation
- Inclusion/Exclusion
- Product Usage
- Node Information Frame
- Quick trouble shooting
- Association – one device controls an other device
- Technical Data
- Supported Command Classes
- Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Foxx Project
Z-Wave Extender
SKU: FOXEEXTENDER
Quickstart
This is a ****
Z-Wave Device
for
Europe.
To run this device please connect it to your mains power supply.
A single click on the Z-Wave switch will confirm Inclusion and Exclusion.
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
This device take existing Z-WAVE signal, repeat and send it to a longer range where it is too far away for the controller (supporting FLiRS devices). Due to a special antenna amplifier the operating range will be up to 100 meters when installed correctly.
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
Plug the edvice into a free plug socket.
The LED will blink as long the deivce is not included into a Z-Wave network.
Note: For indoor use only!
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
Single click on the program switch.
Exclusion
Single click on the program switch.
Product Usage
After inclusion the LED will stop to blink. The extender is a passive device, that only extends your Z-Wave network”s range.
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:
Single click on the program switch.
Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
- Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
- If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
- Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
- Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
- Dont poll FLIRS devices.
- 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 | Lifeline |
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Technical Data
Dimensions | 0.0460000×0.0460000×0.0580000 mm |
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Weight | 40 gr |
EAN | 1220000013247 |
Firmware Version | 01.06 |
Z-Wave Version | 03.43 |
Z-Wave Product Id | 0086.0004.0025 |
Frequency | Europe – 868,4 Mhz |
Maximum transmission power | 5 mW |
Supported Command Classes
- Basic
- Configuration
- Manufacturer Specific
- Powerlevel
- Association
- Version
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.