AeoTec ZW187 Recessed Door Sensor 7 User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Aeotec

Table of Contents

Used in this guide.
Important safety information.
Optimally placing Recessed Door Sensor 7.
References
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Recessed Door Sensor 7
ZW187

AeoTec ZW187 Recessed Door Sensor 7 -

Used in this guide.

AeoTec ZW187 Recessed Door Sensor 7 - guide

The following extra may be needed depending on the type of installation: screwdriver, 19mm wide drill bit, drill driver, PVA glue, rubber hammer.

Important safety information.

Please read this and the online guide(s) at support.aeotec.com/rds7 carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations set forth by Aeotec Limited may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor, and/or reseller will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following any instruction in this guide or in other materials. Recessed Door Sensor 7 is intended for indoor use in dry locations only. }
Do not use in damp, moist, and/or wet locations.
Contains small parts; keep away from children.

Optimally placing Recessed Door Sensor 7.

Recessed Door Sensor 7 has been designed to be installed within a door and its surrounding frame. To optimally install it, please note the following;

Recessed Door Sensor 7 must be installed so that its two parts separate when the door it is installed within is opened.
Typically, the larger part is installed in the door itself, while the smaller part is installed in the surrounding frame. This is not mandatory, however, and the installation can be reversed provided the drill hole instructions are suitably adapted.
As a magnetic sensor utilizing wireless communication, Recessed Door Sensor 7 may not optimally work when mounted on a metal frame or close to metal objects such as door locks. Test accordingly before mounting Recessed Door Sensor 7 with adhesive tape or screws.
To be installed, Recessed Door Sensor 7 requires a minimum spacing of around 1mm / 0.04 inch between the door and its frame when closed. The gap should be no larger than 12mm / 0.47 inch.
When the door is closed and the sensor’s two parts are installed, they should align.
Owing to both the magnet and the Z-Wave Plus antenna housed with Recessed Door Sensor 7, the two highlighted areas in this diagram are generally considered optimal;

AeoTec ZW187 Recessed Door Sensor 7 - diagram

Quick start.
The following will step you through installing Recessed Door Sensor 7 and connecting it to your Z-Wave network.

Press the sensor latch with a slotted screwdriver to remove the lid of the sensor.
Squeeze the sides of the sensor casing to alleviate pressure on the chipboard; slide the chipboard out.
Remove the Pull Tab to engage the pre-installed battery. The sensor’s LED will fade the color red in and out for a few seconds to indicate that it’s powered on.
To connect Recessed Door Sensor 7 to your automation network;
a. If your Z-Wave gateway supports SmartStart, scan Recessed Door Sensor 7’s QR Code using your gateway’s app. Once scanned, Recessed Door Sensor 7 will join your Z-Wave network automatically within 10 minutes.
b. Else, set your gateway into its ‘add device’ mode. Refer to its manual if you are unsure of how to perform this step. Then press Recessed Door Sensor 7’s Action Button once; its LED will blink.
If your gateway supports S2 security, and you want your device to use this higher level of security, please enter the first 5 digits of the DSK into the gateway’s interface when prompted. Refer to the gateway’s manual if you are unsure how to perform this step. Do not lose the DSK or remove it from the product or package.
When Recessed Door Sensor 7 successfully joins your Z-Wave network its LED will turn solid red for 10 minutes and then off. If fails, its LED turns slow fade-in fade-out red color. Repeat the above steps and please contact us for further support if needed.
Squeeze the sides of the sensor casing lightly again and re-insert the chipboard as it was. Re-attach the lid.
Drill a hole 65mm / 2.56 inch deep in your door at the selected location with a 19mm / 0.75-inch wide drill bit.
Drill a hole 15mm / 0.59 inch deep in your doorframe at the corresponding location with a 19mm / 0.75-inch wide drill bit. Insert the sensor into the hole you drilled in the door. If it requires force to push the sensor in, expand the drill hole accordingly. Secure the sensor with two of the provided screws.
Place a small amount of white PVA glue inside of the hole you drilled in the doorframe. Insert the magnet into the hole. If it requires force to insert, it can typically be tapped into place with a rubber hammer. Recessed Door Sensor 7 is now installed and a part of your Z-Wave home control system. You can configure it and its automation via your Z-Wave system; please refer to your software’s user guide for precise instructions.

Get help & learn more.
Should you encounter any problem with the Recessed Door Sensor 7, visit support.aeotec.com/rds7 or contact our support team via aeotec.com/contact. You can also learn more about Recessed DoorSensor 7 features, configuration options, and technical specifications at the link.
Gateway compatibility.
To see if this device is known to be compatible with your Z-Wave gateway, please refer to aeotec.com/z-wave-gateways

Declaration of Conformity.
Aeotec Limited declares that ZW187 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RED 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU, IEC62321:2008, and EN50581:2012. The full text of the declaration is available from support.aeotec.com/rds7/doc

Specifications.
Z-Wave devices operate between 868.40 & 926.3 MHz depending on local restrictions. It uses up to -0.310dBm ERP transmit power, enabling wireless connectivity. Full information on device specifications and certifications at support.aeotec.com/rds7/specs

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