
GB00Z
WIRELESS 
GLASS BRE AK 
DETECTOR
Installation Instructions
 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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GB00Z Overview
• The GB00Z is a Glass break sensor/ 
transmitter with built-in Z-Wave® technology.
• The sensor mounts on a wall or ceiling within 
15 feet of the protected glass window(s).
• The detector is powered from two 3-Volt 
CR123A lithium batteries (included).
• Three screws and screw anchors are 
provided for mounting the detector.
GB00Z Summary of Operation
• The sensor uses dual-stage digital audio 
processing to detect the sound of breaking 
glass in a 360° area around the device.
• If breaking glass is detected, the sensor 
will send a signal to the Z-Wave gateway/ 
controller.
• If the sensor’s batteries are low, a low  
battery signal is sent to the Z-Wave gateway/ 
controller.
Z-Wave Information
• Z-Wave® is a registered trademark of Sigma 
Designs Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
• Z-Wave is an Interoperable two-way RF 
mesh networking technology designed for 
use with a Z-Wave gateway/controller and 
other Z-Wave enabled devices.
• Replication is the process of copying or 
transferring your Z-Wave network from one 
controller to another.
• This product can be included and operated 
in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave 
certifi ed devices from other manufacturers. 
All non-battery operated nodes within the 
network will act as repeaters, regardless of 
vendor, to increase network reliability.
• This device sends glass break events using 
the Sensor Alarm Command Class.
• ASSOCIATION: The GB00Z supports 1 Group 
with 1 Node. Group 1 must be assigned the 
Node ID of the controller to which unsolicited 
notifi cations from the GB00Z will be sent. The 
Z-Wave controller should set this association 
automatically after inclusion.
 FEATURES
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GLASS BREAK
DETECTOR
REMOVABLE
MOUNTING
BASE
RED 
2ND STAGE 
INDICATOR
DETECTION
MICROPHONE
BASE
ALIGNMENT
INDICATORS
GREEN 
1ST STAGE 
INDICATOR
INCLUDE / EXCLUDE / TEST
BUTTON
MOUNTING
SCREWS
AND ANCHORS
 INSTALLING OR CHANGING BATTERIES
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INSERT TWO
CR123A BATTERIES
INTO BATTERY
HOLDERS
GREEN INDICATOR
WILL FLASH ONCE 
WHEN BATTERIES
ARE INSTALLED
 DETECTOR TESTING
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THE GB00Z GLASS BREAK DETECTOR 
SHOULD BE TESTED AT ITS MOUNTED
LOCATION WITH THE SYSTEM
METHODS FOR TESTING THE GB00Z GLASS 
BREAK DETECTOR WILL VARY DEPENDING 
ON THE MODEL OF THE Z-WAVE GATEWAY/ 
CONTROLLER AND THE SYSTEM USED TO 
MONITOR THE DEVICE
INCLUDE / EXCLUDE / TEST
BUTTON
1
2
OBSERVE
POLARITY !!!
WARNING
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERIES ARE 
INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. REPLACE ONLY 
WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE 
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
REFER TO THE SYSTEMS INSTRUCTIONS 
REGARDING TESTING THE GB00Z 
GLASS BREAK AFTER IT IS "PAIRED" 
WITH THE Z-WAVE GATEWAY/CONTROLLER
PRESS THE INCLUDE / EXCLUDE / TEST 
BUTTON THREE TIMES WHEN PROMTPED
 INCLUDING & EXCLUDING THE GB00Z
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BEFORE THE SYSTEM WILL OPERATE, 
THE GB00Z GLASS BREAK DETECTOR 
MUST BE "PAIRED" WITH THE Z-WAVE 
GATEWAY/CONTROLLER
REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED 
WITH THE Z-WAVE GATEWAY/CONTROLLER 
FOR PROGRAMMING DETAILS ON INCLUDING 
OR EXCLUDING THE GB00Z GLASS BREAK 
DETECTOR WITH THE SYSTEM
WHEN INSTRUCTED, 
PRESS THE BUTTON 
ON THE DETCTOR
 SPECIFICATIONS
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Additional Z-Wave Information
Before adding the device to any Z-Wave 
network, or after removing it from any Z-Wave 
network, it is recommended that the GB00Z be  
reset. Reset the GB00Z by pressing the  
detector’s button 5 times. The detector’s green 
indicator will light for 3 seconds to show proper 
reset.
A simple press and release of the front button is  
used to include (green indicator blinks 3 times 
when complete), and the same to exclude  
(green indicator lights for 3 seconds when 
complete). The detector must  
action to take place.
Three presses will wake the device for five  
minutes so that you can begin any required  
network testing. You will see the green indicator 
blink three times to indicate it is awake for 
testing.
be asleep for this 
 Operating Temperature: 32° to 120° F (0° to 49° C)
  Operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
 Operating Frequency: 908.42 MHz
 Battery Type: Two 3-Volt CR123A Lithium Batteries
 Sensor Type: Single microphone,
   dual-stage (thud & crash)
The minimum size for all glass types is 11” x 11” (28 cm x 28 cm) square. Glass must 
be framed, in a wall of the room or mounted in a barrier of 36” (91 cm) minimum width.
GLASS TYPE MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM THICKNESS
PLATE 1/8” TO 1/4” (3.2 mm TO 6.4 mm)
TEMPERED 1/8” TO 1/4” (3.2 mm TO 6.4 mm)
SEALED, INSULATING 1/8” TO 1/4” (3.2 mm TO 6.4 mm)
 MOUNTING THE DETECTOR
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LOCATE THE DETECTOR ON THE
1
ADJACENT OR OPPOSITE WALL 
OR ON THE CEILING 
15 FEET OF THE WINDOW BEING 
PROTECTED
USE THE MOUNTING BASE AS A
2
TEMPLATE TO MARK THE LOCATION 
OF THE THREE MOUNTING HOLES
NOTE: WHEN WALL MOUNTING, 
ORIENT THE TEST BUTTON DOWN
DRILL 3/16" PILOT HOLES FOR THE
3
SCREW ANCHORS AND PUSH
MOUNTING
SCREWS
NOTE: IF THE BATTERIES ARE NOT
INSTALLED, THE DETECTOR WILL
NOT ALLOW MOUNTING TO THE BASE
LIMITED RETAIL WARRANTY
Nortek Security & Control LLC (the Company) warrants to the original purchaser that products delivered hereunder will be free of defects in 
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
The Company within said period shall at its option, either repair or replace free of charge, any product or part thereof found, upon the 
Company’s inspection, to be so defective, and will return the repaired or replaced product to the purchaser at Company’s expense.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). For warranty service, shipping 
instructions, and an RPA#, contact Returns at 1-855-546-3279. Devices must be sent to the Company at owner’s expense and be 
accompanied with statement of defect and proof of purchase.
This warranty is conditioned on the following:
1. The Company must be notified within one year of purchase and have been given the opportunity of inspection by return of any alleged 
defective product free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the Company or its distributor; and
2. The product must not have been abused, misused or improperly maintained and/or repaired during such period; and
3. Such defect has not been caused by corrosion or exposure to other than ordinary wear and tear.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
The Company’s maximum liability hereunder is limited to the purchased price of the product. In no event shall the Company be liable for any 
consequential, indirect, incidental or special damages of any nature arising from the sale or use of the product, whether based in contract, 
tort, strict liability or otherwise.
Note: Some states do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above 
limitations may not fully apply. This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Canada Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée 
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage 
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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THE ANCHORS INTO THE HOLES
ATTACH THE MOUNTING BASE
4
WITH THE THREE SCREWS 
ATTACH THE DETECTOR TO THE
5
BASE, MATCH THE ALIGNMENT 
MARKS AND TURN CLOCKWISE
WITHIN