FortrezZ LLC

Flow Meter

SKU: FMI

Quickstart

This is a ****

Multilevel Sensor
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:

1. Set up the inclusion mode at the controller; 2) Briefly press the switch once and the controller will indicate the unit has been included in the network.Also, the LED will blink when the inclusion completes.

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

Information is power! With flow meter, you have the power to automate and manage water consumption and leak detection in your home or building.This is an integral part to a complete water management solution!Flow meter tracks water usage and reports in gallons.Track your households water usage!Drill into reports and find out where your peak consumption is and make changes to reduce your water bills.Flow meter also tells you if water is flowing or not. It knows if the flow is small (like a toilet running) or large (a garden hose left on). This can be used to detect leaks, faulty appliances, or fixtures left on. To add to it’s capabilities, flow meter checks the temperature of the nearby surroundings to make sure the pipes don’t freeze by sending you temperature reports.There’s also a backup battery just in case power is interrupted. You wont have to worry about lost data or a lack of leak monitoring. Plumbed on the water main, flow meter is sure to be a valuable part of your home automation & leak prevention system.

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.

Device Reset to Factory DefaultsPress and hold the button for 15 or more seconds and then release.This can be done while the device is either in or out of a network, but not while in NWI mode.CAUTIONWhen a reset is done in- network, the device will no longer be in the network.All configurations and associations will be set to default.

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

1. Set up the inclusion mode at the controller; 2) Briefly press the switch once and the controller will indicate the unit has been included in the network.Also, the LED will blink when the inclusion completes.

Exclusion

1. Set up the exclusion mode at the controller; 2) Briefly press the switch once and then release.The controller will indicate the unit has been removed from the network.The LED will blink when the exclusion completes.

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 FMI will send the Node information frame when the switch is briefly pressed.This is primarily used for inclusion; however, status information is also sent after a button press.

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| Z-Wave Plus LifelineDevice Reset Locally (via 3 quick presses of the program switch)Multilevel Sensor Temperature ReportMeter Pulse Report (flow count)Notificationsu00a3Under temperature detectedu00a3Over temperature detectedPower (Voltage Drop/Droop)
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2| 5| Basic Set Command with value = 0xFF is sent to the associated nodes to indicate that a Temperature High condition has been detected.When the temperature is back in the normal range, one additional report with value = 0x00 is sent.
3| 5| Basic Set Command with value = 0xFF is sent to the associated nodes to indicate that a Temperature Low condition has been detected.When the temperature is back in the normal range, one additional report with value = 0x00 is sent.
4| 5| Basic Set Command with value = 0xFF is sent when the meter count is incremented (i.e., flow has started). Do not set associations for this group if water flow is expected. When flow is not expected (for example, at a vacant vacation home), this association group can be set to perform various tasks such as commanding a water valve to open in order to stop the flow of water and/or commanding a siren/strobe unit to activate. Since the Basic Set Command (value 0xFF) is sent every 30 seconds while the water is flowing; this commanding should be turned off by removing the associations in this group if water flow is normally expected.Note that no command is ever sent with a value of 0x00 because the FMI cannot know if or when conditions have returned to normal.

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: Temperature Low Threshold

Set threshold for Low Temperature trigger.Default set to 4C (39F)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 4

SettingDescription

Parameter 2: Temperature High Threshold

Set threshold for High Temperature trigger.Default set to 70C (158F)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 70

SettingDescription

Parameter 3: Meter Count

Meter Count reset back to 0 or set value.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

Parameter 4: Meter Reporting Interval

Meter Report Interval, while liquid flow is detected (in increments of 10 seconds). If 0 is set, then no continuous reporting during liquid flow; in this case, a report is sent every 10 hours whether or not flow is detected.Default value of 6 represents 60 seconds (1 minute).
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 6

SettingDescription

Parameter 5: Meter Threshold (low vs High flow)

Use this to set the Gallons count per interval.Default is 50 (5 gallons).. If this number of meter counts is exceeded during the above Meter Report Interval, then General Multilevel Sensor Report (MLS) with value=255 and large threshold leak notification messages are sent.If less than the threshold, then MLS value=128 and low threshold leak notification messages are sent. If flow stops, then MLS value = 0 and inactive water notification messages are sent.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 50

SettingDescription

Parameter 6: MultiLevel Sensor Report vs Notification Toggle

Use this to toggle between Notification Command Class & MultiLevel Sensor report.By default, FMI uses Notification Command Class (Water Flow).Set a Non- zero value to disable Notification Command class and enable the Multi Level Sensor report instead.Multi level sensor report will send (0, 128, or 255).Notification command class will send (Water Flow V7 w/ parm 1,2, 3)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Controlled Command Classes

• Basic

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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