ZyXEL SHD1115 User Manual

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SHD1115

SMOKE DETECTOR

The photoelectric Smoke Detector is a Z-WaveTM enabled device which is fully
compatible with any Z-WaveTM enabled network. Z-WaveTM enabled devices
displaying the Z-WaveTM logo can also be used with it regardless of the
manufacturer, and ours can also be used in other manufacturer’s Z-WaveTM
enabled networks. Inclusion of this detector on other manufacturer’s Wireless
Controller menu allows remote operation of connected modules when the
detector is triggered. Z-Wave node in the system also acts as a repeater, so as
to re-transmit the RF signal to ensure that the signal is received by its intended
destination by routing the signal around obstacles and radio dead spots.

The detector is designed to sense smoke that comes into the detector chamber.
It does not sense gas, heat, or flame. The working principle is when the smoke
detector detects a certain density of smoke, the horn of smoke detector will
sound and in the meantime, the detector will emit the signals to the associated
devices for further execution. It can provide precious time for you and your
family to escape before a fire spreads.

Product Overview

Horn

Link Key

Test Button

Connector

LED

Tamper Switch

Connector’s Hole

Link LED

Cover Latch

Mounting Bracket

Battery Cover

Include to or Exclude from a Z-WaveTM Network

Inside the detector, there is a link key which is used to carry out the function of
inclusion, exclusion, association and reset. When first power is applied, its LED
flashes on and off alternately and repeatedly for 4 minutes, which implies that it
has not been assigned a node ID and cannot work with Z-Wave enabled devices.
Please get familiar with the terms below before starting the operations.

Function

Description

Inclusion

Add a Z-Wave enabled device (e.g. Smoke Detector) to Z-Wave
network.

Exclusion

Delete a Z-Wave enabled device (e.g. Smoke Detector) from the
network.

Association

After inclusion, you have to define the relationship between devices.
Trough association, device can be assigned as master/slave, and
specify which slave is going to be controlled by which master.

Reset

Restore Smoke Detector to factory default.

The table below lists an operation summary of basic Z-Wave functions. Please
refer to the instructions for your Z-WaveTM Certificated Primary Controller to
access the setup function, and to include/exclude/associate devices.

Action/Status

Description

Link LED Indication

No node ID

The Z-Wave Controller does not allocate
a node ID to the detector.

2-second on, 2-second off

Inclusion

1. Have Z-Wave Controller entered
inclusion mode.

Flashes when link key is
pressed

2. Pressing link key three times within 1.5

second will enter inclusion mode. The
Detector will stay “awake” for 10
minutes to allow time for setting and
device status enquiring.

Exclusion

1. Have Z-Wave Controller entered

exclusion mode.

Flashes when link key is
pressed

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5

6

2

2. Pressing link key three times within 1.5

second will enter exclusion mode.
The Detector will stay “awake” for 10
minutes to allow time for setting and
device status enquiring.

Node ID has been excluded.

2-second on, 2-second off

Action/Status

Description

Link LED Indication

Reset

1. Pressing link key three times within 1.5

second will enter exclusion mode

Flashes when link key is
pressed

2. Within 1 second, press link key again

and hold it until LED is off

LED is on for 5 seconds

3. Node ID is excluded, and it sets the

device back to factory default state.

2-second on, 2-second off

Association

1. Have Z-Wave Controller entered

association mode.

Flashes when link key is
pressed

2. Pressing link key 3 times within 1.5

second will enter association mode

3. Refer to group support as described

on page 5

 Failed or success in including/excluding the node ID can be viewed from the Z-Wave Controller.

Choosing a Mounting Location

The detector is designed for use in a single residential unit only, such as a single
family home or apartment. It is not meant to be used in lobbies, hallways,
basements, or another apartment in multi-family buildings, unless there are
already working detectors in each family unit. Smoke detectors, placed in
common areas outside of the individual living unit, such as on porches or in
hallways, may not provide early warning to residents. In multi-family buildings,
each family living unit should set up its own detectors.

The detector is not meant to be used in non-residential buildings. Warehouses,
industrial or commercial buildings, and special purpose non-residential buildings
require special fire detection and alarm systems. This detector is not a suitable
substitute for complete fire detection systems for places where many people live
or work, such as hotels or motels. The same is true of dormitories, hospitals,
nursing homes or group homes of any kind, even if they were once single family
homes.

For complete coverage in residential units, it should be installed in all rooms,

halls, storage areas, basements and attics in each family living unit. Minimum
coverage is one detector on each floor and one in each sleeping area. Useful
tips are listed hereunder:

1. Install a detector in the hallway outside every separate bedroom area as
shown in FIGURE 1. Two detectors are required in homes with two
bedroom areas as shown in FIGURE 2.

2. Install a detector on every floor of a multi-floor home or apartment as shown
in FIGURE 3.

3. Install a minimum of two detectors in any household.

4. Install a detector inside every bedroom.

5. Install smoke detectors at both ends of a bedroom hallway if the hallway is

FIGURE 1

Locations for placing smoke
detectors for single residence with
only one sleeping area.

FIGURE 2

Locations for placing smoke
detectors for single-floor residence
with more than one sleeping area.

FIGURE 3

Locations for placing smoke
detectors for a multi-floor
residence.

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more than 40 feet (12 meters) long.

6. Install a detector inside every room where one sleeps with the door partly or
completely closed, since smoke could be blocked by the closed door and a
hallway alarm may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed.

7. Install detectors as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is
not practical, put the detector on the ceiling, no closer than 4 inches (10 cm)
from any wall or corner as shown in FIGURE 4.

8. If ceiling mounting is not possible, put wall-mounted detectors between 4
and 6 inches (10~15 cm) from the ceiling (FIGURE 4).

9. If some of your rooms have sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, try to mount
detectors 3 feet (0.9 meter) measured horizontally from the highest point of
the ceiling as shown in FIGURE 5.

Locations Not To Install the Detector

Nuisance alarms take place when smoke detectors are installed where they will
not work properly. To avoid nuisance alarms, do not install smoke detectors in
the following situations:

1. Combustion particles are the by-products of something that is burning.
Thus, in or near areas where combustion particles are present you do not
install the smoke detectors to avoid nuisance alarms, such as kitchens with
few windows or poor ventilation, garages where there may be vehicle
exhaust, near furnaces, hot water heaters, and space heaters.

2. Do not install smoke detectors less than 20 feet (6 meters) away from places
where combustion particles are normally present, like kitchens. If a 20-foot
distance is not possible, e.g. in a mobile home, try to install the detector as
far away from the combustion particles as possible, preferably on the wall.
To prevent nuisance alarms, provide good ventilation in such places.

IMPORTANT: For any reason, do not disable the detector to avoid nuisance
alarms.

3. When air streams passing by kitchens, the way how a detector can sense
combustion particles in normal air-flow paths is graphically shown in
FIGURE 6, which indicates the correct and incorrect smoke detector
locations concerning this problem.

4. In damp or very humid areas, or near bathrooms with showers. Moisture in
humid air can enter the sensing chamber, then turns into droplets upon
cooling, which can cause nuisance alarms. Install detectors at least 10 feet
(3 meters) away from bathrooms.

5. In very cold or very hot areas, including unheated buildings or outdoor
rooms. If the temperature goes above or below the operating range of
smoke detector, it will not work properly. The temperature range for your
smoke detector is 4°C to 38°C (40°F to 100°F).

6. In very dusty or dirty areas, dirt and dust can build up on the detector’s
sensing chamber, to make it overly sensitive. Additionally, dust or dirt can

FIGURE 4

Recommended best and
acceptable locations to
mount smoke detectors.

FIGURE 5

Recommended location to
mount smoke detectors in
rooms with sloped, gabled
or peaked ceiling.

FIGURE 6

Recommended smoke detector locations
to avoid air streams with combustion
particles.