GoControl

WD500Z5-1

SKU: WD500Z5-1

Quickstart

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Light Dimmer
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:
Adding to a Network:1. With your Controller in Discovery or Add Mode, tap the switch. The LED will blink slowly when in ADD Mode.2. You should see an indication on your Controller that the device was added to the network and the LED will stop blinking.3. The device will appear in the list of Switches. It should display as a switch.

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 WD500Z5-1 is an in-wall lighting dimmer switch designed to operate with LED, halogen and incandescent lights.Not only can this switch control the connected load, with Central Scene support it can run up to 6 scenes created by the Hub it is the most versatile Home Automation light switch available. With OTA upgrading supported, this light switch may be the last one ever installed in a home.

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.

To Reset Unit (If Required):Use only in the event that your primary Controller is lost or otherwise inoperable, to reset the GoControl Dimmer and clear all network information, follow these steps:1. Tap the top of the switch five (5) times.2. Press and hold the bottom of the switch for 15 seconds. The LED will increasingly blink faster to indicate that a Reset is taking place.

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

Adding to a Network:1. With your Controller in Discovery or Add Mode, tap the switch. The LED will blink slowly when in ADD Mode.2. You should see an indication on your Controller that the device was added to the network and the LED will stop blinking.3. The device will appear in the list of Switches. It should display as a switch.

Exclusion

Removing from a Network:1. Set the Controller into Removal Mode and follow its instruction to delete the GoControl Dimmer from the Controller.2. Remove the switch by tapping the paddle 2 times. The LED will begin blinking slowly for 10 seconds indicating that it has been removed.3. You should see an indication on your Controller that the device was removed from the network.

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

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 10: Dim Local On/Off Timer

The Dim Timer sets how fast the dim steps happen in a local dimmable device
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

SettingDescription

Parameter 11: Dim ALL On/Off Step

This value indicates how many levels the dimmer will change in all devices when an ALL ON or ALL OFF command is transmitted
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

SettingDescription

Parameter 12: Dim ALL On/Off Timer

The Dim ALL On/Off Timer sets how fast the dim steps happen in all devices when an ALL ON or ALL OFF command is transmitted
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3

SettingDescription

Parameter 3: Night Light

Control the operation of the LED function,
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

0 – 4| 0 – LED OFF when the load is on, and ON when the load is off.1 – LED ON when the load is on, and OFF when the load is off.2 – LED is always on.3 – LED is always off.4 – LED blinks during RF transmissions from or to the device.
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Parameter 4: Invert Switch

To change the top of the switch to OFF and the bottom of the switch ON.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

0 – 1| 0 – Top of switch is ON, bottom of switch is OFF.1 – Bottom of switch is ON, top of switch is OFF
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Parameter 5: Start Level Dim Command

The Start Level sent in a Dim command can be ignored or not. Typically the dim levelshould start from the current level and dim from there instead of suddenly changing to the Start Level and then dimming.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

0 – 1| 0 – Use the Start Level in the Dim Command.1 – Ignore the Start Level in the Dim Command
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Parameter 7: # – Dim Remote On/Off Steps

This value indicates how many levels the dimmer will change a remote dimmable device each time the Dim Timer expires.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3

SettingDescription

Parameter 8: Dim Remote On/Off Timer

The Dim Timer sets how fast the dim steps happen in a remote dimmable device
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

SettingDescription

Parameter 9: Dim Local On/Off Step

This value indicates how many levels the dimmer will change the local dimmable device each time the Dim Timer expires.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Controlled Command Classes

• Basic
• Switch Multilevel V4

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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