Remotec Z-URC 550US Operating Instructions Manual

Z-URC

550US

(Z-Wave Enabled Universal Remote Control)

Table of Contents

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

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

Z-URC

550US Operations ............................. 6

Configurations ................................................. 7

Description of Setup Keys.................................. 8

Group Control.................................................. 9

XpressZetup

(Group Setup) ........................... 9

Group Operation .............................................. 11

Scene Control .................................................. 12

Scene Setup .................................................... 12

Scene Operation............................................... 14

Additional Device Setups................................. 15

Add/Delete Devices .......................................... 15

Add/Remove/Delete Devi ce/EP to/from a group ... 16

Assign Association for Two Devices .................... 17

Add/Delete All-On/All-Off functions .................... 20

Change Device Configuration ............................ 22

Advanced Z-Wave Network Setups.................. 23

Copying All Network and Device Information to a

Secondary Controller ........................................ 23

Copying Network Information to a Secondary

Controller........................................................ 24

Transferring All Network and Device Information

to a New Primary Controller (Primary shift) ......... 25

Transferring Only Network Information to a New

Primary Controller (Primary shift)....................... 26

Replicating All Network and Device Information from a Primary Controller to your Z-URC

550US

(Learning Mode)............................................... 27

Listening Mode................................................. 28

Resetting Your Network..................................... 29

WIRELESS INFORMATION ............................... 29

AUDIO/VIDEO SETUP AND OPERATION........... 30

Description of Audio/Video Control Key s.............. 31

AV Equipment Selection by Entering Device Code. 33 AV Equipment Selection by Searching through

the Library ...................................................... 34

Learning IR Commands..................................... 35

Operating the Z-URC

550US for AV Equipment.. 36

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR AV EQUIPMENT .. 38

Secondary Function .......................................... 38

IR Boost Mode ................................................. 38

Restore Factory Settings ................................... 39

MAINTENANCE................................................. 39

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................... 39

Z-Wave Frequently Asked Questions................... 39

AV Control Frequently Asked Questions............... 42

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 42

CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES ......................... 44

FCC NOTICE .................................................... 44

WARNINGS...................................................... 44

Z-URC

550US

(Z-Wave Enabled Universal Remote Control)

Operating Instructions

Introduction

The Z-URC

550US Z-Wave AV Controller is a universal AV remote

and also a Z-Wave controller (Figure 1). As a universal remote, the ZURC

550US replaces all your AV remotes through its built-in IR code database or IR code learning. As a Z-Wave controller, the ZURC

550US works with Z-Wave enabled devices, support multichannel command class devices and controls their on/off or up/down individually, as a Group, or via a pre-configured Scene.

A perfect kit of Z-URC

550US and ZXT-300US (Z-Wave-to-AV IR

Extender). It works with any Z-Wave compliant controller or gateway by translating Z-Wave Simple AV command to IR control code. User can set the IR code from the built-in code library of ZXT-300US, or use the learning function of ZXT-300US through the sim ple UI of Z-URC

550US. User can also download the preset code or learnt

command from Z-URC

550US to ZXT-300US. User can enjoy the

fully wireless control in anywhere at home.

Figure 1 Z-URC

550US

Z-Wave control key (can be Group On/Off or Scene On/Off)

Audio visual control key

Glossary

Device or Node

Z-Wave enabled device that can be controlled by the Z-URC

Inclusion

Add a Z-Wave device to the network.

Exclusion

Delete a Z-Wave device from the network.

Remove

To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still exists in the same Z-Wave network.

Z-Wave Network

A collection of Z-Wave devices is 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.

Primary Controller

The first controller is 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.

Secondary Controller

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.

Inclusion Controller

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.

Scene

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.

Z-URCTM 550US Operations

Welcome to the world of home automation, your Z-URC

550US will be able to control all the Z-Wave products around your house. The following section will guide you through the set up processes for your Z-URC

550US. Firstly there is the XpressZetupTM for beginner users that do not have a large amount of Z-Wave products. Following is the advanced set up that you will need to become familiar with as your ZWave network of products continues to expand.

Please note that all Z-Wave devices, light switches, dimmers, and shutter switches made from various vendors are compatible with your Z-URC

550US as long as they carry the Z-Wave logo:

(Please carefully read through the following then store the manual for future reference.)

Before using the Z-URC

550US, please install the batteries:

• 3xAAA batteries are required for operation.

• Remove the battery cover on the back of your Z-URC

550US.

• 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 Z-URC

550US 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.

Configurations

Please open the configuration compartment then you can see the ZURC

550US setup keys (Figure 2).

Figure 2 Setup Keys of the Z-URC

550US

Status

LED

Status

LED

Description of Function Keys

Keys Functions

The All-On and All-Off keys are used for turns on or off all Z-Wave devices in the device database.

The On and Off keys are used for the different ZWave groups and scenes control.

Press once to access secondary functions for the next button. Press and hold to activate shift lock for permanent use of shift functions. Press shift again to release shift lock.

Note: The shift key allows you access group's shift 1 through shift 8 giving you a total of 16 groups. The ADD and REMOVE keys are used during XpressZetup

process.

ADD key will perform two functions:

• Add a target device to Z-Wave network, also

known as INCLUSION;

• Add the device to the assigned GROUP.

REMOVE key will only remove the target device from its assigned group but will not exclude it from the network.

This SHIFT key is used for accessing group

numbers 9 to 16 while programming your devices.

These are your group numbers 1 through 8 and also

become group numbers 9 through 16 when combined with the SHIFT key.

This Configuration key is used during the ADVANCED SETUP process.

This Association key is used in conjunction with Add, Delete or Remove keys in order to assign association groups.

This Scene key is used in conjunction with Add, Delete or Remove keys in order to program scenes. This Device key is used in conjunction with Add, Delete keys in order to include or exclude devices to the network.

This Add key is used in the Advance Setup to:

• Add a device to the network (inclusion);

• Add a device to a group;

• Add a device to an association group;

• Add a device to a scene.

This Delete key is used in the Advance Setup to:

• Delete a device from the network (exclusion);

• Delete a group;

• Delete an association group;

• Delete a scene.

This Remove key is used in the Advance Setup to:

• Remove a device from a group;

• Remove a device from an association group;

• Remove a device from a scene.

Group Control

The Z-URC

550US enables you to control single or multiple ZWave devices with the press of a button. For example, you can group all your bedroom lights together so that all of them will turn on with the press of a button.

You can control up to 16 groups (Group On/Off) with your Z-URC

550US. Each Group supports up to 32 Z-Wave devices or End-point (EP) and supports up to 232 Z-Wave devices in a network.

Remark: There are total 16 groups of on/off keys which are shared by Scene and Group, for example, if you used 6 groups as Group, there are 10 groups on/off keys left for Scene, and vise versa.

XpressZetupTM (Group Setup)

Including Device to a Group

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press in XpressZetup

area

• “OK＂ LED on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

rapidly

Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

1-8)

• “LED_A＂ off

• “LED_B＂ flashes

rapidly

Press the program button on the target device

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once then turns off

• “LED_B＂ off

• Group setup completed

Note1: If you cannot 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.

Note2: XpressZetup

cannot support “Multi-Channel Device”, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] and [Adding Device/End-point to a group] for normal setup procedure.

Removing Device from a Group

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press in XpressZetup

area

• “OK＂ LED on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

rapidly

Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

1-8)

• “LED_A＂ off

• “LED_B＂ flashes

rapidly

Press the program button on the target device

• “OK＂ LED flashes once

then turns off

• Device been removed from

the Group successfully

Note1: If the ERROR LED turns on or flashes, meaning the setup process is failed. Please redo the process.

Note2: XpressZetup

cannot support “Multi-Channel Device”, please refer to [Removing Device/End-point from a group] for normal setup procedure.

Note3: This process will only remove the target device from its assigned group but will not exclude it from the network.

Removing all Devices from a Group

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press and hold in XpressZetup

area

• “OK＂ LED on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

rapidly

Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

1-8)

• “LED_A＂ off

• “LED_B＂ flashes

rapidly

• “OK＂ LED flashes once

then turns off

• Device been deleted from

the Group successfully

Note1: If the ERROR LED turns on or flashes, meaning the setup process is failed. Please redo the process.

Note2: This process will only remove the group devices from its assigned group but will not exclude it from the network.

Note 3: The above steps are needed if Z-URCTM 550US to be a secondary remote controller and the Group information mapping from gateway / primary controller is unsuccessful.

Group Operation

After adding devices to your Z-URC

550US using XpressZetupTM, you can turn the device on/off or up/down via the corresponding group control keys in front (Figure 3).

• For on/off switches, press key to turn on the devices and

key to turn them off. (use to extend 16 groups On/Off)

• To operate dimmer switches and curtain motors, hold the key

to open the curtain or dim up the light. By holding the key you can retract the curtain or dim down the light.

• You can turn on all the devices in the network by pressing All-On

key and turn them off via All-Off key.

• The green “OK＂ LED flashes when the operation is successful,

and the red ERROR LED flashes when it’s failed.

Figure 3 Group Control Keys of the Z-URC

550US

Group Control Ke

All On/Off Keys

By Advance Setup Process

(For advanced users to get the full flexibility offered by the Z-URCTM 550US)

The Z-URC

550US remote is able to be set up with different concepts such as Group, Scene, Association Group and Network. These concepts are all setup on the underside of your Z-URC

550US and operated with the corresponding number on the topside of the remote.

Scene Control

Z-Wave Scenes are used for setting up multiple devices in the same way as a group but in addition to groups, scenes also control dimmer lights that you can set to different levels depending on the situation. For example you can have the scene set to low brightness for watching a movie or going to bed or alternatively set the lights brighter when reading or working. After the scene has been programmed it will work with the corresponding ON OFF key on the top side of the remote.

You can control up to 16 scenes (Scene On/Off) with your Z-URC

550US. Each Scene supports up to 32 Z-Wave devices or End-point (EP) and supports up to 232 Z-Wave devices in a network.

Remark: There are total 16 groups of on/off keys which are shared by Scene and Group, for example, if you used 6 groups as Group, there are 10 groups on/off keys left for Scene, and vise versa.

Scene Setup

Adding Device/End-point to a Scene

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press in Advance Setup

• The “OK＂ light turns

Press

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

slowly

Select a scene number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

1-8)

• “LED_A＂ off

• “LED_B＂ flashes

slowly

Press the program/EP button on the target device

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

• “LED_B＂ keep

blinking slowly

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

Press

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once then turns off

• “LED_B＂ off

• The current status of the

device will be learned and saved to a scene successfully

Note1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section.

Removing Device/End-point from a Scene

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press in Advance Setup

• The “OK＂ light turns

Press

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

slowly

Select a scene number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

1-8)

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

• “LED_A＂ off

• “LED_B＂ flashes

slowly

Press the program/EP button on the target device

• the “OK＂ light stays

on then flashes once and turns off

• “LED_B＂ off

• Device removed from the

scene successfully

Note1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network.

Deleting a Scene

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status

Press in Advance Setup

• The “OK＂ light turns

Press

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once and stays on

• “LED_A＂ flashes

slowly

Select a scene number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or

1-8)

• “OK＂ LED flashes

once then turns off

• “LED_A＂ off

• Scene deleted from the

scene successfully

Note1: This process will only remove the scene devices/EPs from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network.

Note 2: The above steps are needed if Z-URC

550US to be a secondary remote controller and the Scene information mapping from gateway / primary controller is unsuccessful.

Scene Operation

After the scene setup is done, you can trigger the desired scene via scene control keys in front panel of the Z-URC

550US. (Figure 4)

The green “OK＂ LED flashes when the operation is successful, and the red ERROR LED flashes when it’s failed.

Figure 4 Scene Control Keys of the Z-URC

550US

Scene Control Ke

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