FIBARO FGFS-101 Operating Manual

OPERATING

MANUAL

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FIBARO FLOOD SENSOR

FGFS-101

CONTENTS

#1: Description and features 4
#2: Basic activation 5
#3: Adding/removing the device 6
#4: Diagrams and connection 7
#5: Powering modes 9
#6: Operating the device 10

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#7: Association 12
#8: Z-Wave range test 13
#9: Advanced parameters 14
#10: Specications 19
#11: Regulations 20

Important safety information

Read this manual before attempting to install the device!

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Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual
may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer,
Fibar Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from not following the instructions of operating manual.

The alarm functionality of devices is an additional feature increasing
the comfort level of your home automation system. If you want to
use professional security service, please contact them to determine
what systems can provide a protection of your estate.

Compliance with safety standards:

The device is designed to be used in Z-wave home automation sys­tems (e.g. FIBARO) and is complaint with IEC/UL/CSA 60950-1. In case
of the integration with another system, e.g. alarm system, it is re­quired to verify the compliance with additional standards.

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General information about
the FIBARO System

FIBARO is a wireless smart home automation system, based on the
Z-Wave protocol. All of available devices can be controlled through
a computer (PC or Mac), smartphone or tablet. Z-Wave devices are
not only receivers, but can also repeat the signal, increasing the
Z-Wave network’s range. It gives advantage over traditional wireless
systems that require direct link between transmitter and receiver, as
a result the construction of the building could aect network’s range
negatively.

Every Z-Wave network has its unique identication number (home
ID). Multiple independent networks can exist in the building without
interfering. Transmission security of FIBARO System is comparable to
wired systems.

Z-Wave technology is the leading solution in smart home automation.
There is a wide range of Z-Wave devices that are mutually
compatible, independently of manufacturer. It gives the system the
ability to evolve and expand over time. For more information visit
www.baro.com.

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#1: Description and features

FIBARO Flood Sensor is a universal, Z-Wave Plus compatible, ood

and temperature sensor. The device can be powered using battery,
12/24V DC power supply or both. Flood alarm is sent to the Z-Wave
network devices or additionally to any external system through
opening a NC contact using the external power supply.

The device has built in temperature sensor that allows to monitor
ambient temperature. FIBARO Flood Sensor is designed to be placed
on the oor or mounted on a wall (in this case Flood Sensor probes
should be extended using addition wire). The device has a built-in
visual LED indicator and an acoustic alarm.

In addition, the sensor is equipped with a tilt sensor reporting tilt or
movement to the main controller e.g. when someone has taken the
Sensor from its original location.

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This device may be
used with all de­vices certied with
the Z-Wave Plus cer­ticate and should be
compatible with such
devices produced by
other manufacturers.

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FIBARO Flood Sensor
is a Security Enabled
Z-Wave Plus product
and a Security Ena­bled Z-Wave Control­ler must be used in or­der to fully utilize the
product.

FIBARO Flood Sensor is sink-proof, which means it drifts on the water
surface and keeps on sending alarm signal in case of substantial
inundation of water.

Main features of FIBARO Flood Sensor:

• compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller,

• supports protected mode (Z-Wave network security mode) with AES­128 encryption,

• may be connected to any external system (potential free output
terminal),

• extremely easy installation - simply put on a surface prone to ooding,

• may be installed anywhere - ood sensor’s contacts extended
with a wire,

• battery or VDC powered. When connected to an external 12/24V DC
power source, the battery serves as an emergency power source,

• theft protection - tilt or moving is reported to the Z-Wave network or
external system’s controller,

• two operating modes - ood/temperature sensor or just a
temperature sensor,

• alarm is signalled by sound, visual indicator (LED diode) and Z-Wave.

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES

FIBARO Flood Sensor is a fully
compatible Z-Wave PLUS device.

#2: Basic activation

1. Turn the cover counter-clockwise and open it.

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2. Remove the battery blocker.

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3. Flood Sensor will conrm being powered with a short beep and a
LED blink.

4. Add the device (see “Adding/removing the device” on page 6).

5. Close the cover and turn it clockwise.

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When powered, the
device will indicate
Z-Wave status with
colour of LED:

• Green - the device is
already added to the
Z-Wave network.

• Red - the device is
not added to any
Z-Wave network.

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After completing
installation it is rec­ommended to test
sensor’s operation
by placing the entire
sensor or its probes’
extension wire onto
water surface.

6. Place the sensor on a surface prone to ooding. Three electrodes
underneath the device should evenly touch the surface.

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When changing the
Sensor’s location, it’s
recommended to wake
up the device and re­congure the Z-Wave
network by triple click­ing the TMP button or
removing and insert­ing the battery.

BASIC ACTIVATION

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#3: Adding/removing the device

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Adding in security
mode must be per­formed up to 2 meters
from the controller.

NOTE

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In case the Sensor is
not added, please re­set the Sensor and re­peat the adding pro­cedure.

Adding (Inclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add
the device to existing Z-Wave network.

To add the device to the Z-Wave network:

1. Open the cover.

2. Place the Sensor within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.

3. Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see
the controller’s manual).

4. Quickly, three times press the TMP button.

TMP

button

5. Wait for the adding process to end.

6. Successful adding will be conrmed by the Z-Wave controller’s
message.

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Removing FloodSensor
from the Z-Wave net­work restores all the
default parameters of
the device.

Removing (Exclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to
remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.

To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:

1. Open the cover.

2. Place the Sensor within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.

3. Set the main controller into remove mode (see the controller’s
manual).

4. Quickly, three times press the TMP button.

TMP

button

5. Wait for the removing process to end.

6. Successful removing will be conrmed by the Z-Wave controller’s
message.

ADDING/REMOVING THE DEVICE

TMP

#4: Diagrams and connection

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Connecting the FIBARO Flood Sensor in a manner
inconsistent with manual may cause risk to health, life or

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material damage.

Notes for the diagrams and probes marking:

SENS 1

TAM P

SENS 2

ALARM

NC

NC

+ 12

GND

1 2

+12V - 12 / 24 VDC positive terminal

GND - negative (ground) terminal

CAUTION

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Connect while observ­ing wiring diagram
shown in this manual
only. Incorrect wiring
may be dangerous or
result in the device
breakdown.
Remember to keep

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the device away from
water or protect holes
for wires from water to
avoid destroying the
device.

CAUTION

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To prevent accidental
pulling out make cer­tain that cables are
rmly attached to the
wire connectors and
screws are properly
tightened.

ALARM NC - potential-free ood sensor terminals (for wired systems)

TAMP NC - potential-free tamper terminals (for wired systems)

SENS1, SENS2 - ood sensor electrodes’ terminals

TMP - tamper button (used to add/remove the device)

Connection to a constant power source:

SENS 1

TAM P

SENS 2

ALARM

NC

NC

+ 12

GND

TMP

-

12/24 VDC

+

ADAPTER

Make sure to secure
the power cord after
connecting it to the
terminal.

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The TMP button has
two functions:

1. Adding / Removing
the device to / from
the Z-Wave network,

2. Tamper contact
for 4th Association
Group. When a sen­sor is added to the
Z-Wave network, cov­er open alarm may be
activated (according
to parameter 74 set­tings).

DIAGRAMS AND CONNECTION