Vision VIS_ZS6101 Quick Start Manual

VIS_ZS6101
Smoke Detector

Firmware Version : 3.5

Quick Start

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This device is a wireless Z-Wave sensor. Exclusion, Inclusion and wakeup are confirmed by hitting the

programm button.

Please refer to the chapters below for detailed information about all aspects of the products usage.

What is Z-Wave?

This device is equipped with wireless communication complying to the Z-Wave standard. Z-Wave is the

international standard for wireless communication in smart homes and buildings. It is using the
frequency of 868.42 MHz to realize a very stable and secure communication. Each message is reconfirmed
(two-way communication) and every mains powered node can act as a repeater for other nodes (meshed
network) in case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the transmitter.

Z-Wave differentiates between Controllers and Slaves. Slaves are either sensors (S) transmitting metered or
measured data or actuators (A) capable to execute an action. Controllers are either static mains powered
controllers (C) also referred to as gateways or mobile battery operated remote controls (R). This results in a
number of possible communication patterns within a Z-Wave network that are partly or completely supported
by a specific device.

1.

Controllers control actuators

2.

Actuators report change of status back to controller

3.

Sensors report change of status of measured values to controller

4.

Sensors directly control actuators

5.

Actuators control other actuators

6.

Remote controls send signals to static controllers to trigger scenes or other actions

7.

Remote controls control other actuators.

There are two different role a controller can have. There is always one single primary controller that is managing the
network and including/excluding devices. The controller may have other functions - like control buttons - as well. All other
controllers don't manage the network itself but can control other devices. They are called secondary controllers. The
image also shows that its not possible to operate a sensor just from a remote control. Sensors only communicate with
static controllers.

Product description

This Smoke Detector uses a non-radioactive photoelectron-sensor for a reliable and safe detection of
smoke. The smoke sensitivity is 0.5 % /ft … 4 % /ft. The smoke detector has a test button and a flashing
LED, so you always know that the smoke alarm is working correctly. The smoke alarm will warn you when
the battery is low. When the device detects smoke, it will give a loud warning sound. It will also trigger
actions in other Z-Wave devices or Z-Wave controllers to escalate the alarm. The Smoke Detector can also
activate an alarm-scenario within the Z-Wave network. For example you can create an alarm-scenario to
switch on all lights in the house when smoke is detected. Even at the middle of the night, you may leave the
house very quickly when smoke is detected.

Batteries

The unit is operated by batteries. Use only batteries of correct type. Never mix old and new batteries in the
same device. Used batteries contain hazardous substances and should not be disposed of with household
waste!

Battery Type: 3 * CR123A

Installation Guidelines

Remove the bracket from the detector by rotating it counter-clockwise.

Place the bracket where you are going to install the detector. In each of keyhole slots, draw a mark to locate
plastic anchor and screw. Using a 3/16-inch (5mm) drill bit, drills two holes at the marks and insert plastic
anchor, and attached the bracket by using the screws.
Open the battery cover to insert the batteries, and then replace the cover. Fix the detector with bracket by
rotating it clockwise.

Please follow the recommendations about amount as position of the sensor in your home as given above.
Avoid to place the sensor into the angle of walls, prefer positions in the middle of the room.

Behavior within the Z-Wave network

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On factory default the device does not belong to any Z-Wave network. The device needs to join an
existing wireless network to communicate with the devices of this network. This process is called Inclusion.
Devices can also leave a network. This process is called Exclusion. Both processes are initiated by the
primary controller of the Z-Wave network. This controller will be turned into exclusion respective inclusion
mode. Please refer to your primary controllers manual on how to turn your controller into inclusion or
exclusion mode. Only if the primary controller is in inclusion or exclusion mode, this device can join or leave
the network. Leaving the network - i.e. being excluded - sets the device back to factory default.

If the device already belongs to a network, follow the exclusion process before including it in your network.
Otherwise inclusion of this device will fail. If the controller being included was a primary controller, it has to
be reset first.

Exclusion and Inclusion is confirmed by hitting the programm button.

Operating the device

Power-on Mode: 1) Install the battery into the module 2) Close the bracket

3) the detector will take 8 to 12 sec. and emit a beep to confirm and start the burglar system. The detector
will alarm once remove the bracket.

Stand-by Mode: The red LED flashes one time every 11 seconds.
Alarm Mode (It is the status when the alarm is triggered.): If a certain density of smoke is detected, an

audible alarm with 3 beeps, break and 3 beeps will occure. The red LED will flash continuously and rapidly.
Meanwhile, the smoke detector will send an alarm report (type: smoke alarm, state: alarm) to the user’s
controller and also the detector will send an alarm report (type: smoke alarm, state: No alarm).
Error Mode: If the smoke detector beeps and yellow LED flashes three times, it indicates the smoke
detector is not working properly. Please require to repair or service.
Low battery warning Mode: The yellow LED will flash once every 43 seconds with a short “beep” sound.

Testing Mode: Test the alarm weekly by pushing the test switch for about 3 sec. until there are 3 beeps and
red LED light on continuously. Then, the smoke detector will send an alarm report (type: smoke alarm, state:
alarm) to the user’s controller and also the dectecor will send an alarm report (type: smoke alarm, state: No
alarm). Please note if the detector only beep once and red LED flashes three times, it indicates the detector
is not working properly. Please require to repair or service.
Battery Power indicator: The detector will report the current status of battery capacity to the user’s
controller.
Self-Protection Mode: If the detector is removed from bracket, the detector will send an alarm (type:smoke
alarm, level:0xFF) to the Z-Wave Interface Controller, and the yellow LED will flash continuously and the
detector will sound.
Silence Mode: The user could press the test switch to get into silence mode to turn off the alarm
temporarily. The silence function will automatically turn into normal operation after 10 minutes if the smoke
concentration around the detector is still at alarming level.

Wakeup Intervals - how to communicate with the device?

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This device is battery operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time to save battery
life time. Communication with the device is limited. In order to communicate with the device, a static
controller C is needed in the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices
and store commands that can not be received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller,
communication may become impossible and/or the battery life time is significantly decreased.

This device will wakeup regularly and announce the wakeup state by sending out a so called Wakeup
Notification. The controller can then empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with
the desired wakeup interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by a static
controller this controller will usually perform all necessary configurations. The wakeup interval is a tradeoff
between maximal battery life time and the desired responses of the device.

Hitting the programm button will wake up the device.

It is possible to set the node ID to 255 to send wakeup notifications as broadcast. In this mode device takes more time to
go to sleep and drains battery faster, but can notify all it's direct neighbors about a wakeup.

Node Information Frame

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The Node Information Frame is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information
about the device type and the technical capabilities. The inclusion and exclusion of the device is confirmed
by sending out a Node Information Frame. Beside this it may be needed for certain network operations to
send out a Node Information Frame.

Hitting the programm button will send out an Node Information Frame.

Associations

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Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device
controlling another device is called association. In order to control a different device, the controlling device
needs to maintain a list of devices that will receive controlling commands. These lists are called
association groups and they are always related to certain events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, ...).
In case the event happens all devices stored in the respective association group will receive a common
wireless command.

Association Groups:

1 alarm messages (max. nodes in group: 5)

Command Classes

Supported Command Classes
Battery (version 1)
Basic (version 1)
Wake Up (version 2)
Association (version 1)
Version (version 1)
Alarm (version 2)
Manufacturer Specific (version 1)
Alarm Sensor (version 1)

Technical Data

Battery Type 3 * CR123A
Explorer Frame Support Yes
SDK 4.54.00
Device Type Slave with routing capabilities
Generic Device Class Alarm Sensor
Specific Device Class Routing Smoke Sensor
Routing No
FLiRS No
Firmware Version 3.5

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network. Controllers are typically
Gateways, Remote Controls or battery operated wall controllers.
Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can be sensors, actuators
and even remote controls.
Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller. There can be only one
primary controller in a Z-Wave network.

Inclusion — is the process of bringing new Z-Wave devices into a network.
Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled device.
Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to annonces that is is

able to communicate.
Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z_Wave device to announce its
capabilities and functions.

Disposal Guidelines

The product contains batteries. Please remove the batteries when the device is not used.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical
appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and
get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.