Remotec ZRC-100 User Manual V1.47

ZRC-100

(Z-Wave Remote Controller)

Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................... 4

Glossary .......................................................... 5

ZRC-100 Operations ....................................... 6

Product Overview ............................................. 7

Description of Function Keys.............................. 7

ZRC-100 User Interface Layout ......................... 8

Operations ..................................................... 10

Add/Delete Devices .......................................... 11

Device Control ................................................. 14

Scene Setup ................................................... 15

Scene Control ................................................. 18

Comfort Control .............................................. 19

Sensor Information ......................................... 20

Device Configure ............................................. 20

Scene Configure ............................................. 23

Comfort / Sensor Configure ............................. 25

Shortcut Key .................................................. 27

Z-Wave Advanced Setup ................................. 29

Learning Mode ................................................ 29

Configure Association ...................................... 31

Change Device Configuration ............................ 37

Resetting Your Network..................................... 39

System Settings .............................................. 40

About ZRC-100 ................................................ 42

Z-Wave Network Setup ................................... 43

Rediscover Network ......................................... 43

Re-scan (Rediscover) Devices from network ....... 44

Delete Dead Node from Network ....................... 46

Listening Mode................................................. 47

Create a Secondary Controller ........................... 48

Create a Primary Controller ............................... 49

WIRELESS INFORMATION ............................... 51

MAINTENANCE................................................. 51

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................... 51

Z-Wave Frequently Asked Questions................... 51

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 56

CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES ......................... 57

FCC NOTICE .................................................... 57

WARNINGS...................................................... 57

CAUTION ........................................................ 58

ZRC-100

(Z-Wave Remote Controller)

Operating Instructions

Introduction

The ZRC-100 (Figure 1) is a portable Z-Wave remote controller with multi-channel support; also it is a Z-Wave Enabled Security Controller. It can control the secured door locks when it is in the security network. Also, it can be configured as a primary or secondary controller within a Z-Wave home automation network. It works with almost every ZWave enabled devices, binary switches, dimmers, thermostats, secured door locks, binary or multi-level sensors. Users can control their ZWave enabled devices individually or through “Scene” control. Scene is a collection of Z-Wave devices configured to a user-preferred settings, levels, modes or operating conditions. The ZRC-100 also equipped with a backlit LCD screen and an intelligent Self Navigated Button (SNB) system. Users can setup and operate their Z-Wave devices through the LCD and the SNB system using their ZRC-100, and enjoy a networked, wireless home automation system anywhere at home.

Figure 1 ZRC-100

Glossary

Device or Node

Inclusion Exclusion

Remove

Z-Wave Network

Primary Controller

Secondary Controller

Inclusion Controller

Scene

Devices and nodes are all terms to describe an individual ZWave device. These are all interchangeable when setting up your ZWave network. Add a Z-Wave device to the network. Delete a Z-Wave device from the network. To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still exists in the same Z-Wave network. A collection of Z-Wave devices controlled by primary and secondary controllers operating on the same system. A Z-Wave network has its own unique ID code so that controllers not in the network cannot control the system. The first controller used to set up your devices and network. Only the Primary Controller can be used to include or delete modules from a network. It is recommended that you mark the primary controller for each network for ease in modifying your network. A controller containing network information about other modules within the network and is used for controlling devices. Secondary controller is created from the Primary Controller and cannot include or delete modules to the network. A controller containing network information about other modules within the network and is used for controlling devices. Inclusion controller is created from the Primary Controller in a SIS enabled Z-Wave network. Inclusion Controller has the ability to add and remove devices from the network. A collection of Z-Wave devices configured to turn to a specific level, setting, mode, or perform an operation. Scenes are usually activated by a controller, timed event, or specific conditions.

ZRC-100 Operations

Welcome to the world of Z-Wave home automation, you can use your ZRC-100 to control almost every Z-Wave certified products inside your house. The following section will guide you through the set up processes and operation procedures for your ZRC-100.

Please note that all Z-Wave devices, light switches, dimmers, shutter switches, thermostat and secured door lock made from various vendors are compatible with your ZRC-100 as long as they are Z-Wave certified or carry the following Z-Wave logo:

(Please carefully read through the following sections of this user manual and store for future reference.)

Before using the ZRC-100, please install the batteries:

• 4xAAA batteries are required for operation.

• Remove the battery cover on the back of your remote.

• Check the polarity of the batteries and the "+/-" marks inside the

battery compartment.

• Insert the batteries.

• Push the battery cover back in place.

L CAUTION (battery safety)

− Use new batteries of the recommended type and size only.

− Never mix used and new batteries together.

− To avoid chemical leaks, remove batteries from the remote

controller if you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time.

− Dispose of used batteries properly; do not burn or bury them.

Product Overview

Short cut keys

Navigation + OK

s with backlit

LCD screen

BACK key with

backlit

Figure 2 Setup and control keys of ZRC-100

Description of Function Keys

Keys Functions

Short cut keys for:

1. Device and scene control

2. Short cut to user selected control

Back to previous screen

4-way directional keys for setup and control OK key for confirmation

ZRC-100 User Interface Layout

Control menu

Home (A1)

• Press c ord keys to select control category.

• Press BACK key to go back to previous page.

• Press and hold BACK key for 2 seconds to go back to root menu.

Device (A2)

Scene (A3)

Comfort (A4)

Sensor (A5)

All Off (A6)

Devices List (A2.1)

Scenes List (A3.1)

Comforts List (A4.1)

Sensors List (A5.1)

Setup menu

Setup (B1)

• Press and hold ef keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter Setup menu.

• Press BACK key to go back to previous page.

• Press and hold BACK key for 2 seconds to go

back to root menu.

Add Device (B2)

Delete Device (B3)

Add to Scene (B4)

Remove fr. Scene (B5)

Device Config. (B6)

Select Scene (B4.1)

Select Scene (B5.1)

Device Configure (B6.1)

Scene Config. (B7)

Comfort Config. (B8)

Sensor Config. (B9)

Shortcut Key (B10)

Advanced Setup (B11)

System Settings (B12)

About (B13)

Scene Configure (B7.1)

Comfort Configure (B8.1)

Sensor Configure (B9.1)

Shortcut Key (B10.1)

Learning Mode (B11.1)

Config. Assoc. (B11.2)

Configuration (B11.3)

Reset to Default (B11.4)

LCD Contrast (B12.1)

B.L. Brightness (B12.2)

Sleep Timer (B12.3)

Network Setup menu

Network Setup (C1)

• Press and hold cd keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter Network Setup menu.

• Press BACK key to go back to previous page.

• Press and hold BACK key for 2 seconds to go

back to root menu.

Rediscover N.W. (C2) (Rediscover network)

Re-scan Devices (C3)

Delete Dead Node (C4)

Listening Mode (C5)

Create Sec. (C6)

Create Pri. (C7) (Create primary)

Operations

The ZRC-100 remote controller can be set up as a Primary or Secondary Controller within a Z-Wave network.

The ZRC-100 can control Z-Wave devices individually or as a group using Scene or Association. A single Z-Wave network can include 232 nodes. If necessary, more than one network can be bridged to extend the number of nodes supported, although this is normally not needed in a residential environment.

ZRC-100 control capability

Total number of controllabl e End-point (EP) / device / sensor Total number of thermostats 6 thermostats

Total number of scenes 12 scenes (listed on the “Scene” page) Each Scene supports up to 32 Z-Wave devices or End-point (EP)

128 items (listed on the “Device” and “Sensor” page)

(listed on the “Comfort” page)

Remark: z The hard keys are valid if the backlit is turned on and vise versa.

User can follow the Self Navigated Button (SNB)

and LCD

display for all setup procedures and operation.

z User can press “

press and hold “

” key to go back to the previous page or ” key for 2 seconds to go back to the

root menu at any setup /operation screen.

Add/Delete Devices

Adding Device to the Network

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Press and hold keys simultaneously for 3 seconds under the Home page.

Select “Add Device＂.

Press the device into Z-Wave network.

key to add

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

⇓

Setup

Add Device > Delete Device >

Add to Scene >

OK to Enter

Setup

Add Device > Delete Device >

Add to Scene >

OK to Enter

Add Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Press the program button on the target device.

Add Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Saving Data …

⇓

Add Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Note 1: If you can’t add your Z-Wave device, this device might have been included in another Z-Wave network. In this case, please delete this device following the steps in the [Deleting Device from the Network] section then add this device again.

Note 2: This step can be skipped if the device is already included in the network.

Note 3: In a Z-Wave network, only the primary controller or inclusion controller can add or include devices into its network. If ZRC-100 is configured as a secondary controller, it will report “Error” if users attempt to use ZRC-100 to add a device into its network.

Note 4: If no ACK signal received for more than 60 seconds, the “Add Device” mode will exit automatically.

Deleting Device from the Network

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Press and hold keys simultaneously for 3 seconds under the Home page.

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

⇓

Setup

Add Device > Delete Device > Add to Scene >

OK to Enter

Select “Delete Device＂.

Setup

Add Device > Delete Device >

Add to Scene >

OK to Enter

Press the device from Z-Wave

network.

key to delete

Delete Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Press the program button on the target device.

Delete Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Saving Data …

⇓

Delete Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Note 1: If no ACK signal received for more than 60 seconds, the “Delete Device” mode will exit automatically.

Note 2: In a Z-Wave network, only the primary controller or inclusion controller can delete or exclude devices into its network. If ZRC-100 is configured as a secondary controller, it will report “Error” if users attempt to use ZRC-100 to delete a device from its network.

Device Control

After adding devices to your ZRC-100, you can turn the device using the corresponding Device Control function.

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Select “Device＂and

press confirm.

A corresponding Device control page will be displayed.

key to

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

⇓

Devices List

Switch 001 Off

e Off and On f

For on/off switches, press f key to turn on the device and

turn off the device.

e key to

Devices List

Switch 001 Off Dimmer 002 Off

e Off and On f

To operate dimmer and motorized curtain:

Press and hold the

key until reach to your desired level and release the key to open the curtain or to increase the

Devices List

Switch 001 Off Dimmer 002 Off

e Off and On f

dimmer intensity. Press and hold the

key until reach to your

desired level and release the key to retract the curtain or to reduce the dimmer intensity.

You can turn off all the devices in the network by selecting “All Off＂ function under the Home page.

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

Senso All Off

⇓

Home

OK to Enter

Note 1: The screen will display LOCK /UNLK if this is a secured door lock device.

Note 2: You can rename your device, please refer to user manual [step of B6 - Device Config.].

Scene Setup

Scene is a collection of Z-Wave devices configured to user specified levels, settings, modes, or operating conditions. Scenes are usually activated by a controller, timed event, or specific conditions. For example, a user prefers to set the dimmer to a low intensity level and close the motorized curtain when he watch movie. He can define a scene to control the dimmer and motorized curtain using a single scene command.

You can control up to 12 scenes (Scene On/Off) with your ZRC-100. Each Scene supports up to 32 Z-Wave devices or End-Point (EP)

Adding Device/End-point to a Scene

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Press and hold keys simultaneously for 3 seconds under the

Home page.

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

Select “Add to Scene＂

and press

key.

Add Device > Delete Device > Add to Scene >

⇓

Setup

OK to Enter

Setup

OK to Enter

Select a Scene which you want to add the device into Scene and

press

Press the program button on the target device.

key.

Select Scene

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

OK to Enter

Add Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

⇓

Add Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Adjust the target device on/off or dim level with its program button, to the desired level.

Add Device

Set Desired level

>>>>

OK to Save

Note 1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section.

Note 2: If no ACK signal received for more than 60 seconds, the “Add Device” mode will exit automatically.

Removing Device/End-point from a Scene

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Press and hold

keys simultaneously for 3 seconds under the Home page.

Home

Device > Scene >

Comfor

OK to Enter

Add Device > Delete Device > Add to Scene >

⇓

Setup

OK to Enter

Select “Remove from

Scene＂and press

key.

Setup

Remove fr. Scene > Device Config. > Scene Config. >

OK to Enter

Select a Scene which you want to delete the device from Scene and

press

Press the program button on the target device.

key.

Select Scene

Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3

OK to Enter

Remove Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

⇓

Remove Device

Press PROG on target

>>>>

Note 1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network.

Note 2: If no ACK signal received for more than 60 seconds, the “Remove Device” mode will exit automatically.

Scene Control

After the scene setup is done, you can trigger the desired scene via scene control function on ZRC-100.

Step Setup Key LCD Indication

Select “Scene＂and

press confirm.

A corresponding Scene Control page will be displayed.

Select your Scene and

f key to turn on

press the Scene and

turn off the Scene.

key to

e key to

Home

Device > Scene > Comfor

OK to Enter

⇓

Scenes List

Scene 1 Scene 2

Scene 3

e Off and On f

Scenes List

Scene 1 Scene 2

Scene 3

e Off and On f

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