Ecolink Intelligent Technology TBZ500 Thermostat TBZ500 Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Ecolink Intelligent Technology
Table of Contents
- Ecolink Intelligent Technology
- TBZ500 Thermostat
- SKU: TBZ500
- Quickstart
- Important safety information
- What is Z-Wave?
- Product Description
- Prepare for Installation / Reset
- Inclusion/Exclusion
- Quick trouble shooting
- Association – one device controls an other device
- Configuration Parameters
- Technical Data
- Supported Command Classes
- Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Ecolink Intelligent Technology
TBZ500 Thermostat
SKU: TBZ500
Quickstart
This is a
secure
HVAC-Thermostat
for
.
Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged.
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 TBZ500 is a Z-Wave wireless digital thermostat that supports both 24VAC and battery operation. Designed to control the majorityof HVAC systems including standard gas/electric type and heat pump systems. The TBZ500 contains a robust thermostat interface and is designed for use with communicating systems where remote monitoring and/or remote control are desired.
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.
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.
Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
- Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
- If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
- Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
- Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
- Dont poll FLIRS devices.
- 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 | 3 | z-wave lifeline |
---|---|---|
2 | 5 | A basic set of 0xFF is sent out when a cool call starts and 0x00 is sent |
when a cool call ends.
3| 5| A basic set of 0xFF is sent out when a heat call starts and 0x00 is sent
when a heat call ends.
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: System Type 4
0 = Standard 1 = Heat Pump
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
SettingDescription
0 – 1 | 0 = Standard 1 = Heat Pump |
---|
Parameter 2: Fan Type 4
0 = Gas (No fan w/Heat) 1 = Electric (Fan w/Heat)
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
SettingDescription
0 – 1 | 0 = Gas (No fan w/Heat) 1 = Electric (Fan w/Heat) |
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Technical Data
Hardware Platform | ZM5202 |
---|---|
Device Type | Thermostat – HVAC |
Network Operation | Always On Slave |
Firmware Version | HW: 4 FW: 6.08:03.00 |
Z-Wave Version | 6.82.00 |
Certification ID | ZC10-21047015 |
Z-Wave Product Id | 0x014A.0x5442.0x5439 |
Thermostat Power Source | BatteryExternal TransformerPower Stealing (hard-wired |
24V)
Thermostat Modes| AutoAuto ChangeoverAuxiliary/Emergency HeatCoolFan OnlyHeat
Thermostat HVAC Systems Supported| Cool OnlyHeat OnlyHeat PumpMulti
StageSingle Stage
Firmware Updatable| Updatable by Consumer by RF
Security V2| S2_UNAUTHENTICATED
Frequency| XXfrequency
Maximum transmission power| XXantenna
Supported Command Classes
- Antitheft V2
- Association Grp Info
- Association V2
- Basic
- Battery
- Configuration V2
- Device Reset Locally
- Firmware Update Md V3
- Manufacturer Specific V2
- Multi Cmd
- Powerlevel
- Security 2
- Sensor Multilevel V5
- Supervision
- Thermostat Fan Mode
- Thermostat Fan State
- Thermostat Mode V3
- Thermostat Operating State V2
- Thermostat Setpoint V3
- Transport Service V2
- Version V2
- Zwaveplus Info V2
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.