GE Smart Flood/Freeze Sensor 38959/ZW6306 Manual

June 8, 2024
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Smart Flood/Freeze Sensor

SKU: 38959/ZW6306

Quickstart

This is a
secure
Alarm Sensor
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

Heighten your senses with the Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Flood/Freeze Sensor. When paired with a compatible hub, the smart sensor provides notification when water levels or temperatures change. Z-Wave devices can also be activated wirelessly for increased convenience and peace of mind. Your automation possibilities are seemingly infinite when connected to hubs from Wink, SmartThings, HomeSeer, Vera, Nexia and more.Trigger eventsThe sensor communicates with your hub to initiate desired actions of Z-Wave devices. Increase peace of mind by automatically turning on lights, sending a notification to your phone, activating an alarm or more when temperatures or water levels change.Detection alarmBuilt-in speaker emits audible alert when water levels or temperatures change to allow immediate action by anyone in the area. Dual functionBase contacts and a detachable probe accommodate various setups. Recessed contacts on the base of the sensor are ideal for placement on flat surfaces. The included probe extends reach for use in wells, sump pump holes and other small spaces. Temperature sensorIn temperature-sensitive spaces, protect against costly damage caused by freezing or overheating. Indicator lightLED indicator displays status and provides feedback during programming. It also serves as notification if tampering with the sensor occurs.Universal compatibilityZ-Wave Plus and all previous Z-Wave generations work together to allow continued expansion of your home-automation network.

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.

  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| Association Group 1 supports Lifeline, Notification, and Device Reset Locally.
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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 19: Alternate Exclusion

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Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

SettingDescription

0 Press the button once when prompted to remove device.
1 Press the button three times quickly when prompted to remove device.

Parameter 21: Reverse Detection of Wet/Dry

ONLY use with included probe.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

1 Normal detection(water detected)
2 Reverse detection(dry detected)

Parameter 22: Temperature Report Interval (When battery operated)

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Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 60

SettingDescription

5 – 60 5…60 Minutes
60 (Default) – Hourly
360 6 Hours
720 12 Hours
1440 Daily

Parameter 23: Battery Report Interval

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Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1440

SettingDescription

5 – 60 5…60 Minutes
360 Hourly
720 12 Hours
1440 (Default) – Daily

Parameter 50: Low Temp Alarm

Notification type: Heat = 04Under limit event = 06Under limit non-event = 00
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 33

SettingDescription

-4 – 122 -4F to 122F

Parameter 51: High Temp Alarm

Notification type: Heat = 04Over limit event = 02Over limit non-event = 00
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 104

SettingDescription

-4 – 122 -4F to 122F

Parameter 52: Temperature Report Interval (When USB operated)

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Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 60

SettingDescription

5 – 360 5360 Minutes – Sent every 5 minutes, up to 6 hours
60 Hourly

Parameter 53: Tamper Alert Configuration

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Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

SettingDescription

1 (Default) – Red LED continuous flash and beeps
2 Red LED flashes once, continuous beeps
3 Red LED continuous flash, no beeps
4 Red LED flash once, no beeps
5 No LED, no beeps

Technical Data

Hardware Platform ZM5101
Device Type Notification Sensor
Network Operation Always On Slave
Firmware Version HW: 255 FW: 5.54
Z-Wave Version 6.81.03
Certification ID ZC10-19096758
Z-Wave Product Id 0x0063.0x4953.0x3231
Color
Security V2 S2_UNAUTHENTICATED ,S2_AUTHENTICATED
Frequency XXfrequency
Maximum transmission power XXantenna

Supported Command Classes

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

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