Eaton
Z-Wave Universal Dimmer
SKU: RF9643-N
Quickstart
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Important safety information
Please read this manual carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations in this manual may be dangerous or may violate the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions in this manual or any other material. Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. Follow the disposal instructions. Do not dispose of electronic equipment or batteries in a fire or near open heat sources.What is Z-Wave?
Z-Wave is the international wireless protocol for communication in the Smart Home. This device is suited for use in the region mentioned in the Quickstart section.
Z-Wave ensures a reliable communication by reconfirming every message (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.
This device and every other certified Z-Wave device can be used together with any other certified Z-Wave device regardless of brand and origin as long as both are suited for the same frequency range.
If a device supports secure communication it will communicate with other devices secure as long as this device provides the same or a higher level of security. Otherwise it will automatically turn into a lower level of security to maintain backward compatibility.
For more information about Z-Wave technology, devices, white papers etc. please refer to www.z-wave.info.
Product Description
Eatons Z-Wave plus Universal dimmer replaces regular switches (where a neutral is present) to provide local and remote ON/OFF and Dim UP/Down control for most common residential lighting loads including LEDs and certain motor loads. Each dimmer can be manually and remotely controlled by commands sent from your compatible Z-Wave certified controller.Features & Benefits: Replaces standard switch to add local and wireless control Compatible with most common residential lighting loads including LED, CFLs, INC, MLVs, ELVs, HAL. Single pole and 3-Way control: Use with Z-Wave Plus Accessory dimmer RF9642-Z Neutral is required for installation*3-Way Wired installation Features 7 step blue load indicating LED light that can be dimmed in ON or OFF state Supports Z-Wave Plus technology including S2 Security certification for advanced encryption & cybersecurity Voice and app based control when used with compatible Z-Wave controller
Prepare for Installation / Reset
Please read the user manual before installing the product.
In order to include (add) a Z-Wave device to a network it must be in factory default state. Please make sure to reset the device into factory default. You can do this by performing an Exclusion operation as described below in the manual. Every Z-Wave controller is able to perform this operation however it is recommended to use the primary controller of the previous network to make sure the very device is excluded properly from this network.
Safety Warning for Mains Powered Devices
ATTENTION: only authorized technicians under consideration of the country-specific installation guidelines/norms may do works with mains power. Prior to the assembly of the product, the voltage network has to be switched off and ensured against re-switching.
Inclusion/Exclusion
On factory default the device does not belong to any Z-Wave network. The device needs to be added to an existing wireless network to communicate with the devices of this network. This process is called Inclusion.
Devices can also be removed from a network. This process is called Exclusion. Both processes are initiated by the primary controller of the Z-Wave network. This controller is turned into exclusion respective inclusion mode. Inclusion and Exclusion is then performed doing a special manual action right on the device.
Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
- Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
- If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
- Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
- Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
- Dont poll FLIRS devices.
- Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing
Association - one device controls an other device
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 the same wireless command wireless command, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.
Association Groups:
| Group Number | Maximum Nodes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Lifeline, it has node number of the installing controller |
| 2 | 5 | Associated node needs to communicate to this group to turn on/off device |
| 3 | 5 | Associated node needs to communicate to this group to dim up and down the device |
Configuration Parameters
Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however certain configuration can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced features.
IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 ... 255 the value sent in the application shall be the desired value minus 256. For example: To set a parameter to 200 it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56. In case of a two byte value the same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may needed to be given as negative values too.
Parameter 1: Delayed OFF time
When the user holds the button for 2 seconds while the dimmer is on -the dimmer will turn off after delayed off time. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 127 | Delayed Off Time |
Parameter 10: Not Used
N/A Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Not Used |
Parameter 11: Set Minimum Dimming Level
For maximum compatibility with different load types, RF9643-N allows the user to set the minimum dim level or low end trim.Also to save on power consumption RF9643-N allows the user to set the maximum dim level or high end trim. After adding the dimmer to a network, press ON/OFF button to turn ON the overhead light. Press and hold ON/OFF button for five seconds until the blue indicator LEDs begin to cycle rapidly (Notice - After two secondsblue indicator LEDs will start to flash indicating activation of the delayed OFF feature. Continue to hold the ON/OFF button for three additionalseconds until the blue indicator LEDs begin to cycle rapidly.) Once the indicator LEDs start cycling, release the ON/OFF button. Dimmer will set the light to the previously saved minimumlevel. During initial setup, the light will set to the factory minimum default. Press either the BRIGHTEN or DIM buttons to change the minimum level until the light output is acceptable. Once light output is acceptable, press ON/OFF button once. Blue indicator LEDs will start to cycle rapidly again and thedimmer light will go to previously saved maximum level. Press either the BRIGHTEN or DIM buttons to change the maximum level until the light output is acceptable. Press ON/OFF button once, LED will flash indicating completion of programming. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 99 | Set Minimum Dimming Level |
Parameter 12: Set Maximum Dimming Level
For maximum compatibility with different load types, RF9643-N allows the user to set the minimum dim level or low end trim.Also to save on power consumption RF9643-N allows the user to set the maximum dim level or high end trim. After adding the dimmer to a network, press ON/OFF button to turn ON the overhead light. Press and hold ON/OFF button for five seconds until the blue indicator LEDs begin to cycle rapidly (Notice - After two secondsblue indicator LEDs will start to flash indicating activation of the delayed OFF feature. Continue to hold the ON/OFF button for three additionalseconds until the blue indicator LEDs begin to cycle rapidly.) Once the indicator LEDs start cycling, release the ON/OFF button. Dimmer will set the light to the previously saved minimumlevel. During initial setup, the light will set to the factory minimum default. Press either the BRIGHTEN or DIM buttons to change the minimum level until the light output is acceptable. Once light output is acceptable, press ON/OFF button once. Blue indicator LEDs will start to cycle rapidly again and thedimmer light will go to previously saved maximum level. Press either the BRIGHTEN or DIM buttons to change the maximum level until the light output is acceptable. Press ON/OFF button once, LED will flash indicating completion of programming. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 99
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 99 | Set Maximum Dimming Level |
Parameter 13: Blue LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is ON
This feature allows the change of the brightness of the blue LED indicators on the device. There are 5 levels (including fully OFF and fullbrightness) to change the LED indicator brightness level either while the device is ON or OFF state.Changing the LED indicator brightness when the device is an ON state: Turn the overhead light ON. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 15 seconds till the LED indicator flashes for the fourth time. (second time for RF9642-Z) Release the ON/OFF button. Use the BRIGHTEN or DIM button to change the LED indicator level (it will cycle between the five levels). Once the brightness level is selected, double tap on the ON/OFF button and this value will be saved.Changing the LED indicator brightness when the device is an OFF state: Turn the overhead light OFF. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 15 seconds till the LED indicator flashes for the second time. Release the ON/OFF button. Use the BRIGHTEN or DIM button to change the LED indicator level (it will cycle between the five levels). Once the brightness level is selected, double tap on the ON/OFF button and this value will be saved. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | Blue LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is ON |
Parameter 14: Blue LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is OFF
This feature allows the change of the brightness of the blue LED indicators on the device. There are 5 levels (including fully OFF and fullbrightness) to change the LED indicator brightness level either while the device is ON or OFF state.Changing the LED indicator brightness when the device is an ON state: Turn the overhead light ON. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 15 seconds till the LED indicator flashes for the fourth time. (second time for RF9642-Z) Release the ON/OFF button. Use the BRIGHTEN or DIM button to change the LED indicator level (it will cycle between the five levels). Once the brightness level is selected, double tap on the ON/OFF button and this value will be saved.Changing the LED indicator brightness when the device is an OFF state: Turn the overhead light OFF. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 15 seconds till the LED indicator flashes for the second time. Release the ON/OFF button. Use the BRIGHTEN or DIM button to change the LED indicator level (it will cycle between the five levels). Once the brightness level is selected, double tap on the ON/OFF button and this value will be saved. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | Blue LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is OFF |
Parameter 15: Amber LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is ON
Enables the capability to adjust of the amber LED brightness level Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | Amber LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is ON |
Parameter 16: Amber LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is OFF
Disables the capability to adjust the brightness level of the amber LED Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | Amber LED Brightness Level while the dimmer is OFF |
Parameter 2: Panic ON Time
How long the device will stay on in Panic mode Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 127 | Panic ON Time |
Parameter 3: Panic OFF Time
How long before the device shuts off panic mode Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 127 | Panic ON Time |
Parameter 4: Not Used
N/A Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Not Used |
Parameter 5: Power Up State
1=OFF, 2=ON, 3=Last State Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 3 | Power Up State |
Parameter 6: Panic Mode Enable
Set the device panic mode to on or off Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1 | Panic Mode Enable |
Parameter 7: Dimmer Ramp Time
Sets the value of how long it takes to ramp up the dimmer Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 127 | Dimmer Ramp Time |
Parameter 8: Kickstart Enable/Disable
This feature ensures that LED/CFL lights turn on when the dimmer preset level is low. With this setting enabled, the lights may momentarily comeON brighter than the preset level (less than one second) and then dim down to the preset level. Depending on the type of light used, this featuremay not be needed. To enable/disable the feature, turn lights ON. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 10 seconds until the blue indicator LEDsflash for the third time, then release the button. This feature is disabled by default. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1 | Kickstart Enable/Disable |
Parameter 9: Reset Max/Min Levels to factory default
Before leaving the network the dimmer will send a notification to the controller indicating its departure from theZ-Wave network. Turn the device ON. Press and hold ON/OFF button for 20 second till the LED flashes for the fifth time. (third time for RF9642-Z) Release the ON/OFF button. LED will start flashing rapidly. Once the LED starts blinking slowly, that indicates the device isnot part of the network. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Reset Max/Min Levels to factory default |
Technical Data
| Hardware Platform | ZM5101 |
| Device Type | Light Dimmer Switch |
| Network Operation | Always On Slave |
| Firmware Version | HW: 255 FW: 3.01 |
| Z-Wave Version | 6.82.01 |
| Certification ID | ZC10-21037013 |
| Z-Wave Product Id | 0x001A.0x4449.0x0501 |
| Neutral Wire Required | ok |
| Color | White |
| Firmware Updatable | Updatable by Consumer by RF |
| Loads Controlled | 4 |
| Z-Wave Scene Type | Scene |
| Security V2 | S2_UNAUTHENTICATED ,S2_AUTHENTICATED |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
Supported Command Classes
- Alarm
- Association Grp Info
- Association V2
- Basic V2
- Configuration
- Device Reset Locally
- Firmware Update Md V2
- Manufacturer Specific V2
- Node Naming
- Powerlevel
- Protection
- Scene Activation
- Scene Actuator Conf
- Security 2
- Supervision
- Switch Multilevel V4
- Transport Service V2
- Version V2
- Zwaveplus Info V2
Controlled Command Classes
- Association V2
- Basic V2
- Switch Multilevel V4
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 adding 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 announces that is able to communicate.
- Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.