
Z-Wave Electronic
Radio-Frequency Receivers
(1-Channel)
RZ1 and RZ1-HP
User Guide
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Index
1.0 What is Z Wave? .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 Operating Modes.............................................................................................................................. 5
3.0 Initial Start Up....................................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 Understanding your RZ1 ...........................................................................7
5.0 Manual Override ...........................................................................................8
6.0 Factory Reset ..................................................................................................9
7.0 Z-Wave s
upported and controlled classes
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8.0 Glossary ..........................................................................................................10
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Z-Wave Electronic Radio Frequency Receiver
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1.0 What is Z Wave?
The RZ1 unit has two operating modes;
PROGRAMME Mode: used to configure and set-up the RZ1 by the
installer.
NORMAL OPERATION Mode: should be set in this mode to allow the
RZ1 to work correctly, once installed into system.
The RZ1 can act as a Z-Wave network primary, or secondary controller
within a network.
Z wave is an ideal solution for installations of all kinds where a
wired heating solution is undesirable or not possible. Using 2 way
communication each component of the system can ‘talk’ to each
other creating a network of Z-Wave enabled devices. In a domestic
heating system this can consist of as little as a wireless thermostat
and a wireless receiver up to an entire home controlled using
Z-Wave technology. Everything from lighting, burglar alarms, home
entertainment systems and many more can be controlled using
Z-Wave.
Look for the Z-Wave logo on products to ensure compatibility with
other Z-Wave devices.
2.0 Operating Modes

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3.0 Initial Startup
On initial startup the RZ1 will start up in one of two modes with the
PROG LED indicating which mode it is in.
• PROG LED continuously ON GREEN: The unit is in a READY
STATE. This will be the default startup state for the RZ1 if it was
supplied with an RET BZ.
• PROG LED slowly flashing GREEN: The unit is in RESET STATE
and has no previous bindings/devices associated with it – the
RZ1 is ready for inclusion into an existing system or to be the
base station in a new system. This will be the default startup state
for the RZ1 if it has been purchased individually. To establish a link
between the RZ1 and another product please see section 4 of
the installer manual.
If on power up you have the PROGRAMME LED illuminated in any
other way, proceed to page 9 to perform a full reset.
When the RZ1 is in the READY or the RESET STATE the CHANNEL LEDs
will be in one of the following modes:
Red Channel LED flashing quickly: The channel is pre-bound to
a controller and is waiting for communication from the associated
device. Once the remote device communicates with the RZ1 the LED
will either go out indicating there is no demand from the remote
unit, or turn green to indicate the output is active.
Red Channel LED on continuous: No device is bound to the
channel. In this situation, please see section 4 of the installer guide
for details on establishing a link with required remote device such
as an RET-BZ.

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4.0 Understanding your RZ1
The RZ1 receiver unit uses a combination of coloured LEDs to indicate
the current operating mode/output status. For the purpose of this
document the indicator lights will be split into two distinct groups;
CHANNEL LEDs and PROGRAMME LED. More information is listed
below together with explanations of each of the LED colour states.
Programme
LED
Channel LED
Programme LED
Off Awaiting Bind/Unbind button press request
Green Normal Run Mode
Green (slow flash) Factory Reset State
Red Programme Mode
Red (slow flash) Binding/association in progress
Orange Primary controller shift mode enabled
Orange (fast flash) Failed to bind
Channel LED(s) - Programme Mode
Off Channel Bound/Associated
Red Channel not Bound/Associated
Red (slow flash) Channel in process of being
bound/associated
Channel LED(s) - Run Mode
Off Output OFF
Green Output ON
Red Channel not Bound
Red (fast flash) Channel Bound but no communication
Red (slow flash) Channel manually overridden to an OFF state
Green/Orange
(slow flash)
Channel manually overridden to an ON state

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5.0 Manual Override
To manually override a channel on the RZ1 receiver you need to press
the associated channel button. Depending on the output state at
time of override the Channel LED will operate in a set manner:
If the channel is already bound/associated with a wireless
device:
If channel output is ON and needs to be manually switched OFF:
Press the channel button, the channel will switch off and the Channel
LED will flash RED slowly to indicate it has been manually overridden
into the off state.
It the channel output is OFF and needs to be manually switched on:
Press the channel button, the channel will switch on and the Channel
LED will flash GREEN/ORANGE.
If the channel is not bound/associated with a wireless device:
If the channel output is on and needs to be manually switched off:
The channel LED will show RED to indicate output is off.
If the channel output is off and needs to be manually switched on:
The channel LED will be ORANGE to show that it is not associated
with a device but is overridden manually to the on state.
Manual override is cancelled if at any time the channel button is
pressed again, or the RZ1 receives a signal from an associated device
to counteract the override.
If a service interval capable unit is connected to the RZ1 receiver, the
manual override button may be disabled.
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6.0 Factory Reset
If for any reason you need to return the RZ1 unit to its factory reset
state, or you need to wipe all network information from the unit it is
advisable to perform a factory reset.
1. Press PROG to place the receiver in PROGRAMME mode (Red
LED illuminated continuously).
2. Press and hold CH1 button for at least 15 seconds.
3. The PROG LED will flash rapidly orange and green. Press and
hold down the PROGRAMME button for at least 15 seconds.
4. If reset was successful, the channel LEDs will show as RED and
the PROG LED will flash slowly green to indicate that the unit is
now in its factory reset state.
* if after step 1, the PROG button is not held down within 30 seconds,
the unit will return to its previous state and the full reset will not have
been applied.
Basic Support
Binary switch Support
Association Control
Multi-instance Support
Multi-instance Association Control
Multi-command Control and Support
Multi-channel Control and Support
Protection Vn2 Support
Version Support
Wakeup Control
Thermostat Set Point Support
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Binding The act of linking a remote wireless unit (i.e.
thermostat or time controller) to the RZ1
receiver channel
Channel The output of the RZ1 unit. RZ1 has one
channel. This channels can be used to control
a device that requires switching on.
Include/Exclude
Initiator Button
On every Z-Wave product there will be a
button or process to tell the device to send
out a request to join or leave an existing or
new network.
LED Light Emitting Diode. The RZ1 has tri-colour
LEDs to indicate the different states the
control can be in.
Programme State The RZ1 is ready to include or exclude other
Z-Wave compatible devices from the network.
Ready State When the RZ1 is in ready state the GREEN
PROG LED is lit and the device is waiting for
instructions to switch on or off its output(s).
Reset State In the Reset State the RZ1 is reset back to
factory defaults and is ready to either be
added into an existing network as a secondary
controller or to be used to create a network as
a primary controller.
Z-Wave A wireless communication protocol designed
for low-power and low-bandwidth appliances,
such as home automation and sensor
networks
8.0 Glossary
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SUC Static Update Controller - This is a secondary
controller that acts as a back-up store of the
network routings. The SUC can be used as a
new primary network controller should the
original primary malfunction.
SIS SUC ID Server - This is a SUC controller which
has been promoted by the network to become
the ID server. Any controller in the network can
include new nodes to the network, not just the
primary device, with a SIS in the network - This
increases the functionality of the network.

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