Zipato ZXT-120 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

To avoid contact with electrical current:

Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is

specifically designed for wet locations.

Do not place Ethernet wir ing or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box

containing electrical wiring.

Install ation of in side wir e may brin g you close t o electr ical wir e, condui t, termin als

and other elec trical facilities. Extreme caution must be used to avoid electrical
shock from such facilities. Avoid contact with all such facilities.

Ethernet wiring must be at least 2 m from bare power wiring or lightning rods and

associated wires, and at least 15 cm from other wire (antenna wires, doorbell
wires, wires from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and
heating ducts.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

In proper state and when operated properly, the product complies with all the
requirements in respect of inter ference radiation according to EN 300 220-2 and
EN 301 4 89-3. The connections conducting HF signals must neither be manipulated
nor damaged.

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The Z XT-120 is a Z-Wave to IR extender for air-conditioner (AC), (Figure 1), it works
with any Z-Wave compliant gateway or controller by translating Z-Wave Thermostat
Commands to AC IR control code. User can select the IR code from the built-in
code librar y of ZXT-120, or use learning function, by using Z-Wave Configur ation
Commands according to the parameter table. ZXT-120 is al so with built-in
temperature sensor which allows gateway or controller to get the current room
temperature.

ZX T-120 can be configured as either “Frequently Listening Routing Slaves” (FLiRS)
or “Always Listening” node after exclusion process (before inclusion process).

FLiR S node t ype is for battery operated applications and it will enter sleep mode
frequently in order to conserve batter y consumption that can provide the flexibility if
there is out of 5 Vdc power so urce. Als o, user can place the unit in anywh ere at home.

INTRODUCTION 05

IR EX TENDER OPERATIONS 08

INSTALLATION 20

TROUBLESHOOTING 25

SPECIFICATIONS 27

IR EX TENDER CODE LIST 34

LIMITED PRODUCT WARR ANTY 40

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 46

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS

Figure 1 ZXT-120

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Always Listening node type is for the needs of fast response application. It works
with 5 Vdc power source. Always Listening node can act as a repeater, which will re­tran smit the RF s ignal to ens ure that the si gnal is rec eived by it s intende d destinat ion
by routing the signal around obstacle and radio dead spots.

ZX T-120 supports Net work Wide Inclusion (NWI) and Explore Fr ames. It also
supports Z-Wave network s with multiple gateways and controllers. Like every
Z-Wave accessory, user will need to include the 4 ZXT-120 into their Z-Wave network
using the primary controller. Then, the user can use either the primary controller
or secondar y controller to configure and setup the Z XT-120 using Z-Wave’s
configuration command class. Once the configuration and setup is complete, the
controller can use Z-Wave “Thermostat commands class” to control their IR­controlled air-conditioner through the ZXT-120.

CONTROLLER AND GATEWAY REQUIREMENTS

The Z XT-120 can work with any Z-Wave compliant controller or gateway supporting
the following Z-Wave commands.

- Configuration Command Class

- Multilevel Sensor Command Class

- Ther mostat Command Class

• Ther mostat Mode Command Class

• Ther mostat Fan Mode Command Class

• Ther mostat Set-point Command Class

BUILTIN IR CODE LIBRARY

The Built-in IR code librar y suppo rts most of the popul ar air conditioner br ands in the

mark et. Z-Wave gat eway and c ontroll er does no t need to hav e any IR cont rol code kn owled ge.

User c an use ZW ave contr oller or g ateway to s elect th e IR code acc ording to t he ZXT-120 co de

list s eparately provided through Z-Wave configuration

command.

GLOSSARY

DEVICE OR
NODE

Devices and nodes are all terms to describe anindividual Z-Wave device. These are
allinterchangeable when setting up your Z-Wavenetwork.

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 devices from a network. It is recommendedthat you mark the primary
controller for each network for ease in modifying your network.

SECONDARY
CONTROLLER

A controller containing network information about other devices within the network and is used
for controlling devices. Secondary controller is created from the Primary Controller and cannot
include or delete devices to the network.

INCLUSION
CONTROLLER

A controller containing network information about other devices 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 Controllers have the ability to add and remove devices from the network.

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Before using the ZX T-120, please read the [INSTALLATION] if you need to mount
the ZXT-120 to a wall. Power up the ZXT-120 by the USB Power 5Vdc or Dry batter y
AA A x 3pcs.

• Plug-in 5Vdc power into the USB socket if operated at Always Listening
mode. Or

• Install 3x AAA batter ies if operated at FLiRS mode.

• Please refer to the section of [MOUNTING PROCEDURE].

• Remove the battery cover on the back of your ZXT-120 battery chassis.

• Mount the battery cover into the main unit with 2 screw s.

• Check the polarit y of the batteries and the “+/-” marks inside the

• battery compartment.

• Insert the batteries.

• Push the battery cover and main unit back in pl ace.

IR EXTENDER
OPERATIONS

CAUTION (battery and power adaptor 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 ZXT-120 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

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01

02

05 04

01

“PROG” Button, Learning

andLED indication

02

Temperature

sensor

03

Battery

Chassis

04

USB Power

5V DC

05

External

IR port

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Surround IR Output for top

and 4-directions

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ZWAVE REMOTE CONTROL

01 | Select your operation mode; please refer to “Listening Mode” section.
02 | Include or Exclude the unit from the existing Z-Wave home

control network with your primar y controller.

• Refer to your primary controller instructions to process

the inclusion / exclusion setup procedure.

• When prompted by your primary controller, click once

on the PROG but ton.

• The primary controller should indicate that the action

was successful. If the controller indicates the action was
unsuccessful, please repeat the procedure.
03 | User can use either primary controller or secondar y controller
(should support configuration command class) to setup the ZXT­ 120 AC code by the parameter 27 (IR code number for built-in
code librar y), please refer to code list for the parameter value
then setup your AC control code.
04 | Once the configuration and setup were completed, the
controller can use Z-Wave “Thermostat commands class” to
control their IR-controlled air-conditioner with the ZXT-120.
05 | You can record down your device code under the below table for
future reference af ter setting up the ZX T-120 correctly.

ZXT120 INFORMATION

How to get the NIF “Node Information Frame” on ZX T-120 (Inclusion)

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120

1

Press the PROG button on
the ZXT-120

LED flashes once then stays off (ZXT-120 will
report the supported command class)

Parameter No. and Parameter Value of configuration command

Parameter Number

Definitions Parameter Value

25 0X19

Indicate a location for IR code
learning and start learning

0-22 (0x00 0x16)

26 0X1A

Learning status register

Note:
The status value 0x01 and
0x04 will be reset to 0 when
the ZXT-120 receive a get
command to this parameter

0(0x00): Idle - this IR channel is idle
(default)

1(0x01): OK - the latest learning
process successful and completed

2(0x02): Learning - the ZXT-120 is
busy processing previous learning
request

4(0x04): Failed - the latest learning
request failed

27 0X1B

IR code number for built‐in
code library

Refer “Code list” for details

28 (0x1C)

External IR Emitter power
level

0(0x00): normal power mode
255(0xFF): high power mode (default)

CODE NUMBER:

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32 (0x20)

Surround IR control

-to avoid the IR interference
by disabling the surrounding
IR emitter if 2 air­conditioners in a room are
used

- extend the battery life by
disabling the Surround IR
Emitters

0(0x00): disable Surround IR Emitters
255(0xFF): enable Surround IR
Emitters (default)

33 (0x21) AC function “SWING” control

0(0x00): SWING OFF
1(0x01): SWING AUTO(Default)

35 (0x23) Learn location status

Bit mask = 1, learn location has learn
data. Otherwise, Bit mask = 0
See figure “Learn location” as below

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Bit Mask Byte 1

Location 0-7

Bit Mask Byte 2

Location 8-15

Bit Mask Byte 3

Location 16-22

Bit Mask Byte 4

[Reseved]

37 (0x25)

Sensor temperature
compensation

(This parameter is used to
compensate the temperature
error at temperature sensor)

Temperature offset
value.

Formula:
Display temperature
= sensor reading
value + offset value
(unit = degree C)
0x00 = 0°C (Default)
0x01 = 1°C
0x02 = 2°C
0x03 = 3°C
0x04 = 4°C
0x05 = 5°C
0xFF = -1°C
0xFE = -2°C
0xFD = -3°C
0xFC = -4°C
0xFB = -5°C

Mapping Information

• BASIC Set Value 0x00 will map to Thermostat mode Off 0x00.

• BASIC set Value 0xFF will map to Thermostat mode Resume 0x05.

LISTENING MODE CHANGE DEFAULT MODE IS FLIRS

ZX T-120 can b e configur ed as eith er “Frequ ently Lis tening Rou ting Sla ves” (FLi RS) (if you
are using battery ) or “Always Listening” (if you are using 5Vdc adaptor) before inclusion
process. Refer to Glossar y for definition of “FLiRS” and “Always Listening” node.

Important:

It is not allow ed to changin g ZXT-120 list ening mode w ithout exc lusion pro cess (do no t
change ZXT-120 listening mode while ZXT-120 is included in a networ k).

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How to switch Z XT-120 listening mode from “Always Listening” to

“FLiRS” (or vice verse)

Step Setup Key

LED Indication Status
on ZXT-120

1

Press and hold the PROG
button on the ZXT-120 for
around 5 seconds

LED turns ON after PROG key hold
for 5 seconds

2

Release the button and then
press the PROG button 3
times within 2 seconds

LED flashes twice then stays off
(ZXT-120 set in FLiRS mode)

OR

LED flashes four times then stays off
(ZXT-120 set in Always Listening
mode)

Inclusion/Exclusion

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120

1

Refer to your primary controller
instructions to process the
inclusion/ exclusion setup
procedure.

-

2

When prompted by your
primary controller, click once
on the PROG button

LED flashes once then stay off (ZXT-120 will
report the supported command class)

The primary controller should indicate that the action was successful. If the controller
indicates the action was unsuccessful, please repeat the procedure.

IR Code Selec tion
ZXT-120 is with built-in IR AC code libr ary, user may select the IR code using
Configuration Command Class.

Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120

1

After included ZXT-120 to Z-Wave
controller or Gateway, go to device setup for
configuration on gateway or controller.

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2

Input parameter number “27” and
parameter value (please look up the code
list of ZXT-120 according to your AC brand).
Then complete the configuration process.

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3

Press the PROG button on the ZXT-120.
(this step apply when using ZRC-100 or
other portable controller for set up, if using
gateway, user can skip this step)

LED flashes once when ZXT-120
receives the configuration setting.

4

Go back to the control page of ZXT-120 on
the gateway and try the function such as
(cool, temperature set).

If the air conditioner does not respond to the
command you set on Gateway (Cool, Heat,
Auto, Temperature set etc.), repeat step 2
and 3 to select the next code on code list.

LED flashes once every time it
receives a command from
gateway.

Important Information

• Different brand or model of air conditioner has different function. For example, some air conditioner only support temperature set
from 18°C-30°C, if user set 17 °C on gateway, ZXT-120 will not respond.

• There are more than 1 code for each brand, some does not support heat, if user selected a code that does not support heat but the
original air conditioner supports heat function, please continue to try next code until the correct one is selected.

• If none of the code works on the target air conditioner, or the air conditioner brand is not shown on the code list, please select
code “000” for IR code learning (refer to instruction of IR Code Learning)

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IR CODE LEARNING

In case none of the code on the code list works for the targeted air conditioner, user
can use IR code learning function using configuration according to below steps:

Step Setup Key

LED Indication Status
on ZXT-120

1

Go to configuration setting
page on the gateway or ZRC­100 and input parameter
number “27” and parameter
value “000” to select the
dedicated AC code number
“000” for learning.

LED flashes twice when ZXT-120
receives the configuration setting.

2

Look up below mapping table
(value 0-22) for learning,
and decide the IR setting
you intent to learn next. For
example “22°C, cool” which
matches value “5” (IR code
to be learnt will locate at “5”
in ZXT-120). Set your original
air conditioner remote at
“22°C, cool” and turn it off.
(Besides temperature and
mode, you may set other
desired settings, such as
Fan, Swing etc.)

-

3

Go to configuration setting
page on the gateway or ZRC­100 and input parameter
number “25” and parameter
value “5” (in this case).

-

4

Press the PROG button on
the ZXT-120. (this step apply
when using ZRC-100 or other
portable controller for set up,
if using gateway, user can
skip this step)

LED flashes once
when ZXT-120 receives the
configuration setting.

ZXT-120 flashes once again to start
learning

5

Aim the original air
conditioner remote at ZXT­120 from distance within 1-3
inches.
Press “power on” button on
the original air conditioner
remote.
If the learning is failed,
repeat step 3 to step 5.
To learn next IR code, repeat
step 2 to step 5.

LED flashes twice if
learning is successful.

LED flashes 6 times if
it’s failed.

When you encounter problem, check followings:

• Make sure your original remote is switched to power off.

• Press the key on original remote before learning mode timeout.

• Keep away from incandescent light and direct sunlight during learning.

• Make sure IR Transmitter of your original remote alight with learning diode of ZXT-120, you may also slight adjust closer or
further away the distance of two devices. Some of remotes the IR transmitter in hidden behind lens and may not installed center
of remote.

• Make sure the power is good on both devices, especially the original remote. Use fresh batteries.

IR LEARNING MAPPING TABLE PARAMETER NUMBER 25

Parameter Value
(Storage Location)

Thermostat command & IR setting

Storage in Celsius unit Storage in Fahrenheit unit

0 OFF OFF

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