Wireless range, Z-wave network, Rf range guidelines – Interlogix IS-ZW-OM-1 User Manual

Page 2: Basic operation, Remote control, Manual control, Advanced operation, All-on/all-off commands, Restoring factory defaults, Over-current protection

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approximately 3/16 in. of the screw exposed. Align the mounting
tab with the screw head; slide the tab over the screw and let the
unit drop down to lock it in place.

Wireless range

This device complies with the Z-Wave standard of open-air, line of
sight transmission distances of 65 feet. Actual performance in a
home depends on the number of walls between the remote
control and the destination device, the type of construction, and
the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control
network.

Z-Wave network

Every Z-Wave enabled device acts as a signal repeater and
multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes, which
help eliminate “RF dead spots”.

RF range guidelines

Each wall or obstacle (such as a refrigerator or big screen TV)
between the remote control or a Z-Wave device and the
destination device will reduce the maximum range by
approximately 25 to 30 percent.

Brick, tile, or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than
walls made of wooden studs and plasterboard (drywall).

Wall-mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction
boxes will suffer a significant loss of range (approximately 20
percent) since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF
signal.

Z-Wave home control networks are designed to work
properly alongside 802.11 wireless computer networks,
Bluetooth and other 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz devices. Some baby
cams, wireless video devices and older cordless phones using
the 900MHz frequency range may cause interference and
limit Z-Wave functionality. Many 900 MHz products have a
switch to select channel “A” or “B”. You may find that one of
these channels will cause less interference than the other
channel.

Basic operation

Remote control

GE Z-Wave remote controls provide control of an individual device,
groups of devices, and scenes. Refer to the documentation
provided with the remote control for details on its capabilities and
instructions for adding and controlling devices.

When prompted by the remote control, tap the module
pushbutton. The remote control should indicate that the action
was successful. If the remote control indicates the action was
unsuccessful, repeat the procedure.

Once the module is part of the network, the same basic procedure
is used to add the module to groups or scenes. Refer to the
remote control documentation for details.

Manual control

The module pushbutton allows you to manually turn the
connected equipment on or off by pressing the button. This is a

toggle switch; if the light is off, pressing the button turns the light
on and vice versa.

Note:

After a power failure, the module returns to its last used

on/off state.

Advanced operation

All-on/all-off commands

The module can be set to respond to all-on and all-off commands
in up to four different ways. Refer to the remote control
documentation for information on how to change this setting.

The four possible responses are:

It will respond to all-on and the all-off commands (default).

It will not respond to all-on or all-off commands.

It will respond to the all-off command but will not respond to
the all-on command.

It will respond to the all-on command but will not respond to
the all-off command.

Restoring factory defaults

All configuration parameters can be restored to their factory
default settings by using the remote control to reset the device
(delete it from the network).

Over-current protection

Over-current protection is provided by an internal fuse, which is
not user serviceable. Check the home’s circuit breakers before
concluding that the product must be replaced.

Interoperability with Z-Wave devices

A Z-Wave network can integrate devices of various classes.
Although every Z-wave certified product is designed to work with
all other Z-Wave certified products, the remote control includes
the appropriate device classifications in order to control non-
lighting Z-Wave devices.

Specifications


Power

120 VAC, 60 Hz

Signal (frequency)

908.42 MHz

Maximum load for the Z-Wave
controlled outlet

600 W Incandescent, ½ HP Motor or 1800
W (15 A) Resistive

Range

Up to 100 feet line of sight between the
wireless controller and the closest Z-
Wave receiver module

Water resistance rating

JIS CO920 protection grade 3
“Splash Proof Type”

Operating temperature

14 to 140ºF (-10 to 60ºC)

Suitable for outdoor use

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P/N 1069506 • REV A • ISS 16NOV09

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