Quickstart

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

 Turning on the power switch on the wall includes or excludes the device.



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

The Domitech BulbZ is a Z-Wave controllable and fully-dimmable, instant-on LED screw-in light bulb that provides gorgeous soft-white illumination (2700K). Equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb and using only nine (9) watts of energy, BulbZ is estimated to save approximately 140 EU throughout its average lifespan. The Bulb can be used even in two-wire electrical systems where an installation of a standard Z-Wave switch or dimmer will fail. As with all Z-Wave products, BulbZ operates at the standard 868.42 MHz frequency, acts as Z-Wave repeater and gives users the convenience of wirelessly controlling lighting from a Z-Wave hub or 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.

Installation

Just screw the bulb into a standard E27 light bulb socket.

Device Reset For device reset the device must be turned on and off 4 times in a row within 4 seconds.

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.

Inclusion

Turning on the power switch on the wall includes the device. For exclusion the device must be turned on and off 4 times in a row within 4 seconds

Exclusion

Turning on the power switch on the wall includes the device. For exclusion the device must be turned on and off 4 times in a row within 4 seconds

Product Usage

The device can be controlled from the legacy wall switch and in parallel from any Z-Wave wireless controller. It can be dimmed and switch on and off. In case the legacy wall has turned off the bulb it can not be turned on by wireless command. To prevent this a two times off/on switching sequence on the wall switch within 2 seconds (switch remains in ON-position after this) will turn off the lamp be keeps it powered. All other mixed combinations of controls are possible:

Node Information Frame

The Node Information Frame (NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information about the device type and the technical capabilities. The inclusion and exclusion of the device is confirmed by sending out a Node Information Frame. Beside this it may be needed for certain network operations to send out a Node Information Frame. To issue a NIF execute the following action: In factory reset the device will issue a NIF every time when powered.

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 5 Lifeline

Technical Data

Dimensions 0.0600000x0.1200000x0.0000000 mm
Weight 140 gr
Hardware Platform ZM5202
EAN 869166000060
IP Class IP 20
Voltage 230V
Device Type Light Dimmer Switch
Generic Device Class Multilevel Switch
Specific Device Class Routing Multilevel Switch
Firmware Version 05.09
Z-Wave Version 03.5f
Certification ID ZC10-15100019
Z-Wave Product Id 020e.4754.3038
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW

Supported Command Classes

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms