Quickstart

This is a secure Light Dimmer for . To run this device please connect it to your mains power supply.



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

Zula is a MOSFET-switching light device that supports the control of low-voltage halogen lamps with electronic transformers, dimmable compact fluorescent lights, and dimmable LED bulbs. It measures power consumption of the connected device. It supports momentary switches (by default) and toggle switches. It can work with or without the neutral line. Master Zula allows the easiest and quickest installation in all types of flush mounting boxes. Master Zula also acts as a Z-Waverepeater to improve the range and stability of the Z-Wavenetwork.

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.

  1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
  2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
  3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
  4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
  5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
  6. 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 1 (Lifeline group) Supports the following command classes:Device Reset Locally: triggered upon requestMeter Report: triggered according to Configuration parameters 40 and 42Notification Report: triggered on overload/over temperatureSwitch Multilevel Report: triggered upon request or according to Configuration parameters 11 and 12 (note that this command class is active only in dimmer mode)Switch Binary Report: triggered upon request or according to Configuration parameters 11 and 12 (note that this command class is active only in switch mode)
2 16 Supports the following command classes:Basic set: triggered at change of input and reflecting its state
3 16 Supports the following command classes:Start/Stop Level Change: triggered upon holding and releasing the switch connected to terminal I
4 16 Supports the following command classes:Switch Multilevel Set: triggered at change of output and reflecting its state

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: Parameter no. 1In-wall Switch Type for Load ( ) to control terminal I

With this parameter, you can select between momentary and on/off toggle switch types.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 00 - momentary switch1 - on/off toggle switch
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 momentary switch
1 on/off toggle switch

Parameter 11: Parameter no. 11 - Turn Load( ) Off Automatically with Timer

If Load ( ) is ON, you can schedule it to turn OFF automatically after a period of time defined in this parameter. The timer is reset to zero each time the device receives an ON or OFF command, either remotely (from the gateway (hub) or associated device) or locally from the switch.Values (size is 2-byte dec):default value 00 - Auto OFF Disabled 1 - 32536 = 1 - 32536 seconds - Auto OFF timer enabled for a given amount of seconds
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Auto OFF Disabled
1 - 32536 1 - 32536 seconds - Auto OFF timer enabled for a given amount of seconds

Parameter 12: Parameter no. 12 - Turn Load( ) On Automatically with Timer

If Load ( ) is OFF, you can schedule it to turn ON automatically after a period defined in this parameter. The timer is reset to zero each time the device receives an OFF or ON command, either remotely (from the gateway (hub) or associated device) or locally from the switch.Values (size is 2-byte dec):default value 00 - Auto ON Disabled 1 - 32536 = 1 - 32536 seconds - Auto ON timer enabled for a given amount of seconds
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Auto ON Disabled
1 - 32536 1 - 32536 seconds - Auto ON timer enabled for a given amount of seconds

Parameter 21: Parameter no. 21 - Enable/Disable the Double click function

If the Double click function is enabled, a fast double click on the momentary switch sets the dimming level to the maximum dimming value. Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 0 0 - double click disabled 1 - double click enabled
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 double click disabled
1 double click enabled

Parameter 30: Parameter no. 30 - Restore on/off status for load after power failure

This parameter determines if on/off status is saved and restored for the load after power failure.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 00 - Device saves last on/off status and restores it after a power failure.1 - Device does not save on/off status and does not restore it after a power failure, it remains off.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Device saves last on/off status and restores it after a power failure.
1 Device does not save on/off status and does not restore it after a power failure, it remains off.

Parameter 40: Parameter no. 40Watt Power Consumption Reporting Threshold for Load

Choose by how much the power consumption needs to increase or decrease to be reported. Values correspond to percentages so if 10 is set (by default), the device will report any power consumption changes of 10 % or more compared to the last reading. Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 100 - Power consumption reporting disabled 1 - 100 = 1 % - 100 % Power consumption reporting enabled. New value is reported only when Wattage in real time changes by more than the percentage value set in this parameter compared to the previous Wattage reading, starting at 1 % (the lowest value possible). NOTE: The power consumption needs to increase or decrease by at least 2 Watts to be reported, regardless of percentage set in this parameter.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

Setting Description
0 Power consumption reporting disabled
1 - 100 = 1 % - 100 % Power consumption reporting enabled. New value is reported only when Wattage in real time changes by more than the percentage value set in this parameter compared to the previous Wattage reading, starting at 1 % (the lowest value possible).

Parameter 42: Parameter no. 42Watt Power Consumption Reporting Time Threshold for Load

Set value refers to the time interval with which power consumption in Watts is reported (0 - 32767 seconds). If 300 is entered, energy consumption reports will be sent to the gateway (hub) every 300 seconds (5 minutes) if there was a change compared from the last report.Values (size is 2-byte dec): default value 0 0 - Power consumption reporting on time interval disabled 30 - 32767= 30 - 32767seconds. Power consumption reporting enabled. Report is sent according to time interval (value) set here. NOTE: Values from 1 to 29 are ignored by device due to standard recommendation.NOTE: The report will be send only if there was a change compared to the last report.
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Power consumption reporting on time interval disabled
30 - 32767 30 - 32767seconds. Power consumption reporting enabled. Report is sent according to time interval (value) set here

Parameter 5: Parameter no. 5Working mode

With this parameter, you can change the device presentation on the user interface.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 00 - Dimmer mode1 - Switch modeNOTE: After parameter change, first exclude the device (without setting parameters to default value) then wait at least 30 seconds before re-inclusion.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 Dimmer mode
1 Switch mode

Parameter 60: Parameter no. 60Minimum dimming value

The value set in this parameter determines the minimum dimming value (the lowest value which can be set on the device, when, for example, dimming lights with wall switch or slider in the GUI (Gateway - hub)).Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 15 = 15 % (minimum dimming value)0 - 98 = 1 % - 98 %, step is 1 %. Minimum dimming value is set by entering a value. NOTE: The minimum level may not be higher than the maximum level!
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 15

Setting Description
0 - 98 1 % - 98 %, step is 1 %. Minimum dimming value is set by entering a value.

Parameter 61: Parameter no. 61Maximum dimming value

The value set in this parameter determines the maximum dimming value (the highest value which can be set on the device, when, for example, dimming lights with wall switch or slider in the GUI (Gateway - hub)).Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 99 = 99 % (Maximum dimming value)1 - 99 = 2 % - 99 %, step is 1 %. Maximum dimming value is set by entering a value. NOTE: The maximum level may not be lower than the minimum level!
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 99

Setting Description
1 - 99 2 % - 99 %, step is 1 %. Maximum dimming value is set by entering a value

Parameter 65: Parameter no. 65Dimming time when key pressed (soft on/off)

Choose the time during which the device will move between the min. and max. dimming values by a short press of the momentary switch connected to terminal I. Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 1 = 1 s1 - 127 = 1 seconds- 127 seconds, step is 1 second
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1

Setting Description
1 - 127 1 seconds- 127 seconds, step is 1 second

Parameter 66: Parameter no. 66Dimming time when key holdwag

Choose the time during which the Dimmer will move between the min. and max. dimming values during a continuous press of the momentary switch connected to terminal I, by an associated device or through the UI controls (BasicSet, SwitchMultilevelSet). Values (size is 2-byte dec):default value 3 = 3 seconds 1-127 = 1 second127 seconds128253 = 1 minute126 minutes
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 3

Setting Description
1 - 127 1 second127 seconds
128 - 253 1 minute126 minutes

Parameter 67: Parameter no. 67Ignore start level

Choose whether the device should use (or disregard) the start dimming level value. If the device is configured to use the start level, it should start the dimming process from the currently set dimming level. This parameter is used with association group 3.Values (size is 1-byte dec): default value 0 0use the start level value1 - ignore the start level value NOTE: Parameter is valid only in Dimmer mode. In Switch mode the parameter has no effect.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 use the start level value
1 ignore the start level value

Parameter 68: Parameter no. 68Dimming duration for associations

Choose the time during which the device will transition from the current value to the new target value. This parameter applies to the association group 3.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 0 (dimming duration according to parameter 66) 1 - 127 (from 1 to 127 seconds) NOTE: Parameter is valid only in Dimmer mode. In Switch mode the parameter has no effect.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 - 127 (from 1 to 127 seconds)

Parameter 70: Parameter no. 70 - Overload safety switch

The function allows for turning off the controlled device in case of exceeding the defined power for more than 5 s. Controlled device can be turned back on by terminal I or sending a control frame. Values (size is 2-byte dec):default value 2001200 = 1 W200 W0 = function not active NOTE: This functionality is not an overload safety protection, please check the technical specifications chapter for more details.In case of overload the following message will be send towards the controller:COMMAND_CLASS_NOTIFICATION_V5The Alarm V1 type field set to 0x00Notification Type 0x08 and 0x08 (Overload detected)
Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 200

Setting Description
0 function not active
1 - 200 1 W200 W

Parameter 71: Parameter no. 71Calibration trigger

Choose when will be the calibration procedure triggered. Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 0 - calibration done after power cycle if module is excluded1calibration done after power cycle regardless of inclusion status2force calibration. Calibration will start immediatelyNOTE: For additional information check ZULA CALIBRATION under chapter 2.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 calibration done after power cycle regardless of inclusion status
2 force calibration. Calibration will start immediately

Parameter 72: Parameter no. 72Calibration status (read only)

Whit this parameter you can check the calibration status. Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 2calibration failed1calibration was successful2calibration failed
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

Setting Description
1 calibration was successful
2 calibration failed

Parameter 73: Parameter no. 73Alarm/Notification events

This parameter defines the module behaviour in case it receives any Alarm/Notification events.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 0function not active1turn ON2turn OFF3start blinking (output turns 1 s ON, and 1 s OFF) NOTE: When value 3 is selected the default time interval of the blinking is 10 minutes. It can be stopped with a button press or sending a control frame. To adjust the time interval please refer to parameter 74Alarm/Notification time interval.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
1 turn ON
2 turn OFF
3 start blinking (output turns 1 s ON, and 1 s OFF)

Parameter 74: Parameter no. 74Alarm/Notification time interval (dependant on parameter 73)

This parameter defines the time interval of the blinking state, once the module receives an alarm/notification event. Minimum step increase is 1 minute.Values (size is 1-byte dec):default value 10 = 10 minutes1125 = 1 -125 minutes NOTE: This parameter does not have any effect if parameter 73 is not set to value 3.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

Setting Description
1 - 125 1 -125 minutes

Technical Data

Hardware Platform ZM5101
Device Type Light Dimmer Switch
Network Operation Always On Slave
Firmware Version HW: 2 FW: 20.00:20.00
Z-Wave Version 6.71.03
Certification ID ZC10-21127066
Z-Wave Product Id 0x0440.0x0004.0x0081
Switch Type Decorator Paddle Push
Color Antique Brass
Communications Protocol Manufacturer Proprietary Protocol
Electric Load Type
Neutral Wire Required ok
Outdoor Use ok
Security V2 S2_UNAUTHENTICATED ,S2_AUTHENTICATED
Frequency XXfrequency
Maximum transmission power XXantenna

Supported Command Classes

  • Association Grp Info V2
  • Association V2
  • Basic
  • Configuration
  • Device Reset Locally
  • Manufacturer Specific V2
  • Meter V4
  • Notification V5
  • Powerlevel
  • Security
  • Security 2
  • Supervision
  • Switch Multilevel V3
  • Transport Service V2
  • Version V2
  • Zwaveplus Info V2

Controlled Command Classes

  • Basic
  • Switch Multilevel V3

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.