Z-Wave.Me

Secure 4 Button Key Chain Controller

SKU: ZME_KFOB-S

Quickstart

This is a
secure
Z-Wave Device
for
Europe.

To run this device please insert fresh *1 CR2032** batteries.

Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged.

This device operates as Z-Wave Rmote Control in two modes: the normal control mode (daily use) or in management mode for setup. Pushing all four buttons for 5 sec. turns the device into management mode (indicated by blinking green LED). The management mode will time out after 10 seconds if no further button is pushed. Place your primary controller in inclusion mode by following the manufacturer”s instructions, then activate inclusion on the device by pressing any one of the four buttons for one second. Inclusion mode is indicated by the red/green blinking of the LEDs until the timeout occurs after 10 seconds. A short press of any buttons also terminates this mode. Re- Inclusion and Exclusion are performed by pushing button 1 in management mode. In this mode button 2 issues a Node Information Frame or wakeup notification and button 4 is used to add devices into association groups. The device supports secure communication.

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 Secure Key Fob is a 4 button Z-Wave device that can both control other Z-Wave devices and activate predefined scenes in a controller or IP Gateway. Although it is controlling other devices, the KFOB can not act as Z-Wave network controller (primary or secondary) and will always need a Z-Wave network controller to be included into a Z-Wave network. The device can be used in different modes that are selected by configuration parameters:

1. Direct control of associated devices
2. Control of devices in Proximity
3. Control of all devices in the Z-Wave network
4. Simple and enhanced scene activation

This device support secure communication when included by a controller that also supports secure communication. The device will then send all commands as secure commands unless the receiving device can not accept them. Then the command is send the normal way automatically.

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 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

The device comes ready to use with a battery already installed. A single click on any button will include the device in this status.

For battery change the device needs to be opened by removing the three little screws on the back side of the device. Use a screw driver or any other usable device to gently push out the battery as shown on the picture. During reassembly watch the position of the white rubber and the make sure the silver buttons fit exactly into the nipples of the rubber.

The device can be operated in two different modes: the operation mode and the management mode:

• Operation Mode : This is the mode where the device is controlling other devices.
• Management Mode : The device is turned into the management mode by pushing all four buttons for 5 sec. A blinking LED indicates the management mode. In the management mode buttons of the device have different functions. If no further action is performed the device will turn back to the normal mode after 10 sec. Any management action terminates the management mode as well.

In management mode the following actions can be performed:

• Button 1 – Inclusion/Exclusion: Every inclusion or exclusion attempt is confirmed by hitting this button. Single Click is used for standard inclusion and exclusion, double click is used for network wide inclusion. With this operation the device can be included into a Z-Wave Network from any physical location in the network. This requires a primary controller supporting network wide inclusion. This mode lasts for 20 seconds and stops automatically. Any button press stops the mode as well.
• Button 2 – Send Node Information Frame and Wake up Notification. (see explanation below)
• Button 3 – Factory Default Reset. After clicking on button 3 keep button 4 pushed for 4 seconds
• Button 4 – Enter into Association mode to assign target devices to one of the four association. Refer to the manuals section about association for more information how to set and unset association groups.

Factory Reset

The device can be set back to factory defaults without performing an exclusion process. Please executes the following steps: (1) Turn the device into Management Mode, (2) click on Button 3, (3) keep button 4 pushed for 4 seconds.

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

Once the controller is turned into inclusion mode turn the KFOB into management mode and hit Button 1. Single Click is used for standard inclusion and exclusion, double click is used for network wide inclusion. With this operation the device can be included into a Z-Wave Network from any physical location in the network. This requires a primary controller supporting network wide inclusion. This mode lasts for 20 seconds and stops automatically. Any button press stops the mode as well. The device is excluded by entering management mode and hitting button 1 when the controller is in exclusion mode.

Exclusion

Once the controller is turned into inclusion mode turn the KFOB into management mode and hit Button 1. Single Click is used for standard inclusion and exclusion, double click is used for network wide inclusion. With this operation the device can be included into a Z-Wave Network from any physical location in the network. This requires a primary controller supporting network wide inclusion. This mode lasts for 20 seconds and stops automatically. Any button press stops the mode as well. The device is excluded by entering management mode and hitting button 1 when the controller is in exclusion mode.

Product Usage

Depending on the button mode and operating modes configured using the configuration parameters the key fob can be used in different ways.

Button modes:

4 Groups are controlled with single button (parameter 1/2 = 0) The four buttons 1-4 control one single control group each: 1->A, 2->B, 3->C, 4->D. Single click turns devices in the control group on, double click turns them off. Click and hold can be used for dimming.

2 Groups are controlled with two buttons (parameter 1/2 = 1) The buttons 1 and 3 control the control group A (button on turns on, buttons turns off), the buttons 2 and 4 control the control group B (button on turns on, buttons turns off). In case dimmers are controlled, holding down the larger button will dim up, holding down the smaller button will dim down the load. Releasing the button will stop the dimming function.

4 Groups are controlled with two buttons and double click (parameter 1/2 = 2) This mode enhances the previous mode and allows to control two further control groups C and D using double clicks.

Operating modes:

The devices supports 8 different operating modes – this means the kind of command sent out when pushing a button. Operating modes either directly control other devices or they issue various scene activation commands to a central controller. Operating modes for direct device control are:

• Direct Control of associated devices with On/Off/Dim commands (parameter 11…14 = 1). Devices are controlled using Basic Set On/Off commands and SwitchMultilevel Dim Start/Stop. This mode implements communication pattern 7.
• Direct Control of associated devices with only On/Off commands (parameter 11…14 = 2). Devices are controlled using only Basic Set On/Off commands. On dimming Up event On is sent, on dimming Down Off is sent. This mode also implements communication pattern 7.
• Switch All commands (parameter 11…14 = 3) In this mode a all neighbouring devices will receive SwitchAll Set On/Off command and interpret it according to their membership in SwitchAll groups. This mode implements communication pattern 7.
• Direct Control of Devices in proximity (parameter 11…14 = 6). Basic Set and SwitchMultilevel Dim commands are sent to a device in proximity (50…100 cm) from the Fob. Attention: In case there are more than one Z-Wave devices nearby all these devices may be switched. For this reason the proximity function should be handled with care. This mode implements communication pattern 7
• Door Lock Control (parameter 11…14 = 7) This modes allows direct control (open/close) of electronic door locks using secure communication. The mode implements communication pattern 7.

Operating modes for scene activation are:

• Direct Activation of preconfigured scenes (parameter 11…14 = 5) Associated devices in an association group are controlled by individual commands defines by Z-Wave command class ?Scene Controller Configuration?. This mode enhances mode Direct Control of associated devices with On/Off/Dim commands and implements communication patterns 6 and 7. Please turn the button mode to “seperate” to allows different scene id on every button.
• Scene Activation in IP Gateway (parameter 11…14 = 4) If configured correctly the buttons can trigger a scene in a gateway. The scene number triggered is a combination of the group number and the action performed on the button and has always two digits. The group number defines the upper digit of the scene number, the action the lower digit. The following actions are possible:
  • 1 = On
  • 2 = Off
  • 3 = Dim Up Start
  • 4 = Dim Down Start
  • 5 = Dim Up Stop
  • 6 = Dim Down Stop

Example: Clicking/double clicking the button will issue scene triggers, scene 11 (button 1 click, event on), scene 12 (button double click 1, event off, single button control is used in this example)

• Activation of Central Scenes (parameter 11…14 = 8,Default) Z-Wave Plus introduces a new process for scene activation – the central scene control. Pushing a button and releasing a button sends a certain command to the central controller using the lifeline association group. This allows to react both on button push and button release. This mode implements communication patterns 6 but requires a central gateway supporting Z-Wav Plus.

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:

Pressing Button 2 in management mode will issue 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:

The Fob will stay awake right after inclusion for 10 seconds allowing the controller to perform certain configuration. It is possible to manually wake up the device by pushing button 2 in management mode.

The minimum allowed wakeup time is 240s but it?s strongly recommended to define a much longer interval since the only purpose of a wakeup should be the reporting of the battery status or an update of the child protection settings. The device has a periodic wakeup function however this function is disabled by the configuration parameter #25. This will protect the battery in case the controller is accidently configuring a wakeup interval. A wakeup of the fob outside the range of the controller will lead to lots of unsuccessful communication attempts draining the battery. Defining Node id of 0 as a destination of the Wake up Notification will disable the periodical wakeup function as well.

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

and 3
3| 10| Control Group B, controlled by button 2 or single clicks of buttons 2 and 4
4| 10| Control Group C, controlled by button 3 or double clicks of buttons 1 and 3
5| 10| Control Group D, controlled by button 4 or double clicks of buttons 2 and 4

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: Button 1 and 3 pair mode

In separate mode button 1 works with group A, button 3 with groups C. Click is On, Hold is dimming Up, Double click is Off, Click-Hold is dimming Down. In pair button 1/3 are Up/Down correspondingly. Click is On/Off, Hold is dimming Up/Down. Single clicks works with group A, double click with group C.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 2: Button 2 and 4 pair mode

In separate mode button 2 works with control group B, button 4 with control group D. Click is On, Hold is dimming Up, Double click is Off, Click-Hold is dimming Down. In pair button B/D are Up/Down correspondingly. Click is On/Off, Hold is dimming Up/Down. Single clicks works with group B, double click with group D.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 11: Command to Control Group A

This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group A when the related button is pressed
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 08

SettingDescription

Parameter 12: Command to Control Group B

This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group B when the related button is pressed
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 08

SettingDescription

Parameter 13: Command to Control Group C

This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group C when the related button is pressed
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 08

SettingDescription

Parameter 14: Command to Control Group D

This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group D when the related button is pressed
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 08

SettingDescription

Parameter 21: Send the following Switch All commands

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Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 22: Invert buttons

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Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Parameter 30: Send unsolicited Battery Report on Wake Up

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Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 01

SettingDescription

Parameter 25: Blocks wakeup even when wakeup interval is set

If the KFOB wakes up and there is no controller nearby, several unsuccessful communication attempts will drain battery
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 00

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Battery
• Wake Up
• Association
• Version
• Scene Controller Conf
• Multi Channel Association
• Multi Cmd
• Configuration
• Manufacturer Specific
• Central Scene
• Security
• Zwaveplus Info
• Device Reset Locally
• Association Grp Info
• Basic
• Scene Activation
• Switch Multilevel
• Door Lock
• Multi Channel
• Switch All
• Powerlevel

Controlled Command Classes

• Central Scene
• Security
• Basic
• Scene Activation
• Switch Multilevel
• Door Lock
• Multi Channel
• Switch All

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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