Leak Gopher

Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Controller

SKU: LGZW-1

Quickstart

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Valve – Open/Close
for
U.S. / Canada / Mexico.

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

To add this device to your network execute the following action:
How to Add the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control to your Z-Wave Controller-Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control marked 3.6 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control.-Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Add a device. -When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to add a device, it will display a message like waiting to add device. Press Add button on the device-The Add/Remove button is located on the side of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control. Press the Add/Remove button.-The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control had been added to the Z-Wave network.-Your Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control is ready to use.

Please refer to the
Manufacturers Manual for more information.

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 Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Controller is a professionall grade Z-Wave Device that allows the water to your home or business to be automatically turned off when water is detected by water sensors connected to any Z-Wave capable controller. The Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Controller is Z-Wave Plus compliant allowing you to use all of the functionality and programmability built into the new, Z-Wave Plus Controllers. It comes with a Stainless Steel Electronic Ball Valve.Design and Operation of The Leak Gopher Valve ControllerSimply install the stainless steel Electronic Ball Valve on theorwater line where water enters your home or business, attach it to the Leak Gopher by plugging in the RJ-11 telephone jack, and tell your Z-Wave controller about the Leak Gopher and your home or business is protected. Standard telephone wires and connectors can be used to extend the Ball Valves wire so it is easy to locate the Electronic Ball Valve where you need it to be, and still have easy access to the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Controller. When any of your water sensors get wet, your Z-Wave Controller will tell the Leak Gopher to turn the water off and Voil! No Flood!A fully capable Z-Wave device, you can also program scenes that allow your Leak Gopher to turn the water off when you leave home and arm your security system and back on when you get home. No more worries about your house flooding while you are away.Also, for your convenience and piece of mind, there are two buttons on the Leak Gopher that allow you to instantly turn your water off and on. No more looking for that water key and digging in the yard looking for your water meter!

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.

How to reset the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control.-To reset the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control Z-Wave radio and routing table, press and hold the Add/Remove button located on the side of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control for 15 seconds.

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.

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

How to Add the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control to your Z-Wave Controller-Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control marked 3.6 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control.-Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Add a device. -When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to add a device, it will display a message like waiting to add device. Press Add button on the device-The Add/Remove button is located on the side of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control. Press the Add/Remove button.-The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control had been added to the Z-Wave network.-Your Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control is ready to use.

Exclusion

How to Remove the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control to your Z-Wave Controller- Plug the wall cube power adapter (included) into the receptacle on the bottom of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control marked 3.6 VDC. Plug the wall cube into a 110 VAC outlet. This provides power to the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control.-Configure the Z-Wave Controller to Remove a device. -When the Z-Wave Controller is ready to Remove a device, it will display a message like waiting to remove device. Press remove button on the device-The Add/Remove button is located on the side of the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control. Press the Add/Remove button. -The Z-Wave Controller will acknowledge that the Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control had been removed from the Z-Wave network.-Your Leak Gopher Z-Wave Valve Control is removed form this controller.

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

Technical Data

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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