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Flex Sensor

SKU: HS-FS100+

Quickstart

This is a
secure
Alarm Sensor
for
U.S. / Canada / Mexico.

Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged.

To add this device to your network execute the following action:
Inclusion: Add the device into your network by a Z-Wave certified controller. HS-FS100+ supports the latest S2 security offered by Z-Wave certified controllers. If your controller supports S2, please refer to the user guide of the controller for detailed instructions on adding devices to the network. The device can be added using the traditional method for Z-Wave as follows:1. Place your controller into Inclusion (Add) mode by following the controller manufacturer’s instructions.2. When the controller is ready, single click the button of HS-FS100+. The controller should indicate that the new device was added successfully. If the controller shows it failed, repeat the procedure.

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

HS-FS100+ (Flex Sensor) is a multifunction module that includes a temperature sensor, controllable buzzer and a port to connect optional external light or water sensors. It is designed to work with a variety of Z-Wave certified home controllers to launch automation events or scenes.- Use to trigger events based on changes in temperature- Use the built-in buzzer as an audible notification that triggers when things happen in your home- Use with optional light sensor to trigger events when indicator lights on applications turn on or off- Use with optional water sensor to trigger events when water is detected

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.

Use this procedure to reset Flex Sensor to factory settings when the Z-Wave controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.Press and hold the Z-Wave button on the sensor body for 10 seconds. If successful, the LED will flash 5 times.

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

Inclusion: Add the device into your network by a Z-Wave certified controller. HS-FS100+ supports the latest S2 security offered by Z-Wave certified controllers. If your controller supports S2, please refer to the user guide of the controller for detailed instructions on adding devices to the network. The device can be added using the traditional method for Z-Wave as follows:1. Place your controller into Inclusion (Add) mode by following the controller manufacturer’s instructions.2. When the controller is ready, single click the button of HS-FS100+. The controller should indicate that the new device was added successfully. If the controller shows it failed, repeat the procedure.

Exclusion

Exclusion:Remove the device from your network by a Z-Wave certified controller. HS-FS100+ supports the latest S2 security offered by Z-Wave certified controllers. If your controller supports S2, please refer to the user guide of the controller for detailed instructions on removing devices from the network. The device can be removed using the traditional method for Z-Wave as follows:1. Place your controller into Exclusion mode by following the controller manufacturer’s instructions.2. When the controller is ready, single click the button of HS-FS100+. The controller should indicate that the device was removed successfully. If the controller shows it failed, repeat the procedure.

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:

When on battery power, the unit will stay awake for 5 minutes when the button is pressed to complete inclusion process. Once included, the unit will wake up every 60 seconds and detect forwater or light depending on which cable is plugged into it.Also, the unit will wake up every hour to report temperature to the 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

1| 5| 1. BATTERY_REPORT2. NOTIFICATION_REPORT3. SENSOR_MULTILEVEL_REPORT4. DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_NOTIFICATION5. Z-Wave Plus Lifeline
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2| 5| Group 2 supports Basic Set, this allows you to control other devices, for example, if the unit detects light or water it can turn on an associated light.

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: Sets light sensitivity

Operation with the Light Sensor cable on USB power, sensitivity can be changed using parameter 1.0 = High Sensitivity1 = Medium Sensitivity2 = Low Sensitivity
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

SettingDescription

Parameter 2: Water detection beep frequency

Parameter 2 is for the beep interval when on battery power and on USB power during the time water is detected.0= every 10 minutes1= every 5 minutes2= every 30 minutes
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

0 – 2| Parameter 2 is for the beep interval when on battery power and on line power during the time water is detected.0= every 10 minutes 1= every 5 minutes 2= every 30 minutes
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Parameter 3: Temperature reporting interval

Parameter 3 defines the temperature interval of reporting to the controller on line power in seconds, the default value is 60.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 60

SettingDescription

30 – 255| Parameter 3 defines the temperature interval of reporting to the controller on line power in seconds, the default value is 60.
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Parameter 4: Notification buzzer

The buzzer may be disabled when detecting water on line power or battery, using parameter 4, the default value is set to enabled.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

0 – 1| The buzzer may be disabled when detecting water on line power or battery, using parameter 4, the default value is set to enabled.
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Parameter 5: Light detection delay

Set delay to avoid continuous notifications when detecting flashing LEDs. Flex Sensor will not send notification until flashing LED status changes.0-20 secondsValue of 0 = no delayNote: Use only when detecting flashing LEDs
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

0 – 20| Set delay to avoid continuous notifications when detecting flashing LEDs. Flex Sensor will not send notification until flashing LED status changes.0-20 seconds Value of 0 = no delay Note: Use only when detecting flashing LEDs
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Technical Data

Supported Command Classes

• Association Grp Info
• Association V2
• Basic
• Battery
• Configuration V3
• Device Reset Locally
• Firmware Update Md V4
• Manufacturer Specific V2
• Notification V8
• Powerlevel
• Security 2
• Sensor Binary
• Sensor Multilevel V11
• Supervision
• Switch Binary
• Transport Service V2
• Version V2
• Wake Up V2
• Zwaveplus Info V2

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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