Popp HUB operation manual
POPP HUB
Manual
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This device is a control center (gateway) for Z-Wave home automation networks. It is used to control different single
devices as well as complete defined scenes and actions combining device functions within the network. It needs only a
few steps to get your Popp HUB up and running.
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Product Description
This device is a certified Z-Wave Plus smart home controller which can be used to connect and control different Z-Wave
devices within one network and additionally provides high-level Home Automation functionality (scripting etc.).
The Popp HUB functionality can be accessed via the Web UI, which can be opened in a browser on a PC, and also via
iOS and Android applications. For custom integrations, HTTP / JavaScript API is available. The Popp HUB is based on
Z-Way software stack from Z-Wave.Me. For more information about Z-Way software stack and its features, please see
Z-Wave.Me forum at https://forum.z-wave.me
As a certified Z-Wave Plus device the HUB can communicate with all other Z-Wave certified devices regardless of vendor
or year of origin and it implements the enhanced functions of Z-Wave Plus. The HUB can communicate in a secure
environment if the other device supports the secure environment too. If not the controller will fall back to the normal
communication mode automaticall y. During inclusion the use of secure environment can be suppressed for performance
reason if desired.
In Z-Wave all non-battery powered device will act as routers for other devices to form a so-called meshed network.
Installation Guideline
1. Connect the HUB to your local network using Ethernet cable.
2. Power up the controller. After up to 2 minutes the HUB is ready to use and the white LED will breathe
normal. Now you can connect your computer or mobile device to the new WIFI Popp-xxxx (xxxx=last 4
digits of MAC address displayed on device label, WIFI-password on label too). Attention: For securit y
reasons the initial configuration is available via W IFI only. Later on you have more options.
3. Point your browser to http://192.168.1.1. If you use a mobile device install and start the Popp HUB app
(Use the QR code on page 13).
4. The welcome screen displays your unique device ID. Remember it! Define your access password for the
default login name ‘admin’ and your email for password recovery.
5. In case there is a firmware update you will see a message screen. Please confirm and update the firmware.
Make sure not to un-power the device during the firm ware update.
6. Now you can access your controller from outside your home too using the service find.popp.e
DEVICE_ID/LOGIN (e.g. 12345/admin) and your password.
7. Start adding Z-W ave devices and apps and have fun. To add
your first Z-Wave device, go to Setup Devices Z-Wave
Add New and follow the instructions.
The Popp HUB can be placed on the table or mounted on the wall using the
mounting plate attached to the enclosure. It runs stand-alone (no connection
to the outer world or to any other network) and connected to the Internet. In
this case the device acts as WIFI router too.
u. Use
The User Interface
The Web UI of the Popp HUB has two parts:
• Smart Home UI
• Expert UI
When you log in into the Web UI, you get into the Smart Home UI.
The Smart Home UI:
• Provides a subset of Z-Wave related functionality (most typically used functions).
• Provides high-level home automation functionality (applications, rooms, scripting etc.).
• Is available via the following URL: http://IP-address:8083
The Expert UI:
• Provides full access to low-level Z-Wave related functionality.
• Is available via the following URL: http://IP-address:8083/expert
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When you log in into the W eb UI (using the URL http://IP-address:8083
Home UI is intended for typical everyday home automation tasks, for high-level Smart Home configuration, and provides
only basic operations for Z-Wave network configuration and administration. For advanced Z-Wave configuration, please
use the Expert UI.
), you get into the Smart Home UI. The Smart
ill. 1: SmartHome UI
The user interface looks similar on different devices such as desktop pc, smartphone or tablet pc (both native app and
browser) but it will adapt to the screen sizes. It allows controlling devices and read sensor status. Every function of any
device is shown as one single Element (In case a physical device has multiple functions – like switching and
metering – it will generate multiple elements). All elements are listed in the Element View and can be filtered by
function type (switch, dimmer, sensor) or other filtering criteria.
Every element offers a configuration interface for changing names, remove it from the screens etc. Important elements
can be placed in the Dashboard. Additionally, the elements can be accessed using room assignments. The Rooms
overview displays all existing rooms. In this area you can add new rooms and open existing rooms directly. Every change
of a sensor value or a switching status is called an Event and is shown in the Timeline. Filtering allows monitoring
the changes of one single function or device.
All other functions such as time triggered actions, the use of information from the Internet, scenes plugin of other
technologies and service are realized in Apps. These apps are ready-to-use scripts/templates that can add extra logic
and functionality such as logic rules like “IFTHEN”, scene definitions, timers, interactions with external (non Z-Wave)
devices connected via USB dongle or via internet etc. Some apps are built-in into the system. More can be downloaded
from an app store. To use an app, you create an instance of this app and configure its properties. If useful you can create
more than one instances of one single app. The apps can create none, one or multiple new elements and events. You
can install new apps and manage existing apps using the Configuration Menu Apps.
Furthermore, it’s possible to change every single element’s Configuration directly.
Another thing you can find on the user interface is the System Time.
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Menu and Dashboard
ill. 2: SmartHome UI – Dashboard
In the Smart Home UI’s header 4 icons can be found [ill.2 (1)]. You can use these icons for navigation through the
Smart Home UI (left to right: Dashboard; Rooms; Element View; Events/Timeline).
Dashboard:
Here you can find a selection of devices defined b y yourself. You can control these devices and receive various
information by different sensors (e.g. temperature, brightness, window open/closed).
Rooms:
Here you can find a list of all created rooms (see also chapter Configuration Menu / Rooms) with assigned elements.
Elements:
Here you can find all devices connected to the Popp HUB (see also chapter Configuration Menu / Devices).
Analogous to the Dashboard the Devices menu provides various device information and you can control the devices
from here.
Events (Timeline):
Here you can find a chronological list with all events so far (see also chapter E vent List).
Configuration Menu:
At the header’s far right you will find the button (gear wheel) for the Configuration Menu or Setup [ill.2 (2)].
Elements:
Here you can find all devices connected to the Popp HUB (see also chapter Configuration Menu / Devices).
Analogous to the Dashboard the Devices menu provides various device information and you can control the devices
from here.
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