FIBARO
FIBARO Flood Sensor
SKU: FGFS-101
Quickstart
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1) Open the cover by turning it counter-clockwise.2) Remove battery blocker.3) Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.4) Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see the controllers manual).5) Quickly, triple click the TMP button located inside the casing.6) Wait for the adding process to end. 7) Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controllers message.8) Close the cover by turning it clockwise.9) Place the sensor onto a surface prone to flooding. Three electrodes underneath the device should evenly touch the surface.
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
FIBARO Flood Sensor is a universal, Z-Wave Plus compatible, flood and temperature sensor. The device can be powered using battery, 12/24V DC power supply or both. Flood alarm is sent to the Z-Wave network devices or additionally to any alarm system controller through opening a NC contact using the external power supply. The device has a built-in temperature sensor that allows to monitor ambient temperature. FIBARO Flood Sensor is designed to be placed on the floor or mounted on a wall (in this case Flood Sensor probes should be extended using addition wire). The device has a built-in visual LED indicator and an acoustic alarm. The LED indicator signals flood, operating mode or the Z-Wave network communication range. In addition, the device is equipped with a sensor reporting tilt or movement to the main controller e.g. when someone has taken the Sensor from its original location.FIBARO Flood Sensor is sink-proof, which means it drifts on the water surface and keeps on sending alarm signal in case of substantial inundation of water (if not wired). Flood Sensor is compatible with any Z-Wave or 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.
Reset to factory default
This device also allows to be reset without any involvement of a Z-Wave controller. This procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.
1) Open the cover by turning it counter-clockwise. 2) Make sure the device is powered (either by a battery or a DC power supply).3) Press and hold the TMP button for 15-20 seconds until LED glows yellow (4th menu position).4) Release and click the TMP button to start the reset procedure.5) Successful reset will be confirmed with the LED indicator changing colour to red and an acoustic signal.Use reset procedure only if the primary controller is missing or inoperable.
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
1) Open the cover by turning it counter-clockwise.2) Remove battery blocker.3) Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.4) Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see the controllers manual).5) Quickly, triple click the TMP button located inside the casing.6) Wait for the adding process to end. 7) Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controllers message.8) Close the cover by turning it clockwise.9) Place the sensor onto a surface prone to flooding. Three electrodes underneath the device should evenly touch the surface.Exclusion
1) Open the cover by turning it counter-clockwise.2) Make sure the device is powered (either by a battery or a DC power supply).3) Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.4) Set the main controller in remove mode (see the controllers manual).5) Quickly, triple click the TMP button located inside the casing.6) Wait for the removing process to end.7) Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controllers message.Communication to a Sleeping device (Wakeup)
This device is battery operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time to save battery life time. Communication with the device is limited. In order to communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices and store commands that can not be received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller, communication may become impossible and/or the battery life time is significantly decreased.
This device will wakeup regularly and announce the wakeup state by sending out a so called Wakeup Notification. The controller can then empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with the desired wakeup interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by a static controller this controller will usually perform all necessary configurations. The wakeup interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery life time and the desired responses of the device. To wakeup the device please perform the following action: FIBARO Flood Sensor will wake up at a defined time interval and will always try to communicate with the main controller. There is a possibility to wake up the device manually by clicking the TMP button
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 | 1 | Lifeline reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default). |
| 2 | 5 | Flood Control devices in this group will be switched on or off when flood status changes (done via BASIC SET command frames). |
| 3 | 5 | Flood Alarm is assigned to the device status - devices in this group will receive notification about flood detection or cancellation. Useful for devices that can trigger alarms. |
| 4 | 5 | Tamper Alarm is assigned to the TMP button and tilt sensor - devices in this group will receive a notification when the sensor is moved or the cover is taken off (which normally holds the button). Useful for devices that can trigger alarms. Functionality can be altered by parameter 74. |
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: Alarm cancellation delay
Determines time period (in seconds) by which a Flood Sensor will retainthe flood state after the flooding itself has ceased. The sensorwill keep on reporting flooding to the main controller. This parametersetting does not affect acoustic and visual alarms, which turn off immediatelyafter flooding ceases. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 3600 | (in seconds, each 1s) |
Parameter 10: Temperature measurement interval
Time interval (in seconds) between consecutive measurements ofbattery level and temperature (done by built-in temperature sensor).If the temperature differs from previously reported by a value determinedin parameter 12, it will be reported to the Z-Wave controller.In battery mode more significant battery level changes will be reported.Short time intervals mean more frequent communication, whichresults in shortened battery life.After consecutive FAILED and SUCCESSFUL communication attempts,the Sensor will go to standby mode. Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 300
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 65535 | in seconds |
Parameter 12: Temperature measurement hysteresis
Determines a minimum temperature change value (insensitivity level),resulting in a temperature report being sent to the main controller, according to the parameter 10 settings. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 50
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1000 | each 0.01C |
Parameter 2: Acoustic and visual signals On / Off in case of flooding
The parameter allows for deactivation visual and acoustic alarm.Parameter allows for increasing a battery life. Setting changes will notaffect the sensors communication with the main controller - commandsto association groups, alarms and reports will still be sent. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 3
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | acoustic and visual alarms inactive |
| 1 | acoustic alarm inactive, visual alarm active |
| 2 | acoustic alarm active, visual alarm inactive |
| 3 | acoustic and visual alarms active |
Parameter 50: Low temperature alarm threshold
The parameter stores a temperature value, below which visual indicatorblinks with a colour determined by a parameter 61 settings. Bydefault the visual indicator blinks blue. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 1500
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| -10000 - 10000 | each 0.01C |
Parameter 51: High temperature alarm threshold
The parameter stores a temperature value, above which visual indicatorblinks with a colour determined by the parameter 62 settings. Bydefault the visual indicator blinks red. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 3500
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| -10000 - 10000 | each 0.01C |
Parameter 61: Low temperature alarm indicator colour
Parameter stores RGB colour value (see the note below for details). Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 255
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 16777215 | Red 16711680; Green 65280; Blue 255; Yellow 16776960; Turquoise 65535; Orange 16750848; White 16777215; Indicator turned off 0 |
Parameter 62: High temperature alarm indicator colour
Parameter stores RGB colour value (see the note below for details).NOTEThe main controller interprets colours as a sum of its component colours value. Each colours value is a number from 0 to 255.Indicated colour = 65536RED + 256GREEN + BLUEColourDecimal value Red16711680Green 65280Blue255Yellow16776960Turquoise65535Orange16750848White16777215Indicator turned off 0 Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 16711680
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 - 16777215 | Red 16711680; Green 65280; Blue 255; Yellow 16776960; Turquoise 65535; Orange 16750848; White 16777215; Indicator turned off 0 |
Parameter 63: Temperature indication using LED visual indicator
Parameter determines visual indicators operation. Setting to 0 turnsthe temperature LED indication off, saving battery life. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | visual indicator does not indicate the temperature |
| 1 | visual indicator indicates the temperature (blink) every Temperature Measurement Interval (parameter 10, constant current and battery) and Wake Up Interval (battery mode) |
| 2 | visual indicator indicates the temperature continuously, only in constant power mode |
Parameter 7: Requested dimming level / roller blind opening level when sending turn on / open command to 2nd association group devices
Determines the requested on level to be sent to devices from 2ndassociation group upon flood event. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 255
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 - 99 | requested level |
| 255 | turn a device on |
Parameter 73: Temperature measurement compensation
Parameter stores a temperature value to be added to or deductedfrom the current temperature measured by internal temperature sensorin order to compensate the difference between air temperatureand temperature at the floor level. Size: 2 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| -10000 - 10000 | 0.00 |
Parameter 74: Alarm frame sent to 1st and 4th Association Group activation
(MOVEMENT_TAMPER / BUTTON_TAMPER)The device is able to report tamper alarms resulting from sensors tilt/movement or TMP button state change (e.g. taking off the top cover). Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | tamper alarms inactive |
| 1 | button tamper alarm active |
| 2 | movement tamper alarm active |
| 3 | button and movement tampers alarm active |
Parameter 75: Alarms signalization duration
The device is capable of automatically turning off alarm signalizationafter a certain amount of time. Long lasting alarm may reduce batterlife, when constantly signalized.The parameter determines time after which alarm will become quiet- still active but the device will go into battery saving mode. Visual oracoustic alarm will be reactivated after time specified in the parameter76. When alarm status ceases, alarm will be turned off immediately.NOTEParameter 75 is ignored when parameter 2 is set to 0. Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | alarms active indefinitely |
| 1 - 65535 | time in seconds |
Parameter 76: Alarm signalization reactivation period
Parameter determines a time period after which an alarm will be turnedback on (in case it was turned off by parameter 75 setting). It will alsoresend commands to 2nd and 3rd association groups as if the alarmwas detected again.NOTEIn case a time period set in parameter 76 is shorter than the one specified in parameter75, the device will not quiet the alarm, it will remain active. Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | alarm reactivation inactive |
| 1 - 65535 | time in seconds |
Parameter 77: Flood sensor functionality turned off
Allows to turn off the internal flood sensor. Tamper and built in temperaturesensor will remain active. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Default flood sensor operation (flood detection, reactions) |
| 1 | Built-in flood sensor TURNED OFF (does not change its state in the main controller, does not send alarm notifications nor turn on/off commands to 2nd/3rd association groups with flood state changes. Always visible in the main controller as turned off) |
Parameter 78: Associations in Z-Wave network security mode
This parameter defines how commands are sent in specified associationgroups: as secure or non-secure. Parameter is active only in Z-Wavenetwork security mode. It does not apply to 1st Lifeline group. Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 7
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | acoustic and visual alarms inactive |
| 0 | none of the groups sent as secure |
| 1 | 2nd group, Control, sent as secure |
| 1 | acoustic alarm inactive, visual alarm active |
| 2 | acoustic alarm active, visual alarm inactive |
| 2 | 3rd group, Alarm, sent as secure |
| 3 | acoustic and visual alarms active |
| 4 | 4th group, Tamper, sent as secure |
Parameter 9: Deactivate turning off devices in 2nd association group & alarm cancellation in 3rd group
This setting decides whether device turn off commands and alarmcancellation notifications will be sent to devices in 2nd and 3rd associationgroups (respectively)Setting the parameters value to 0 disables sending these two commandsto associated devices. This means that these devices WILL NOTbe informed when the flooding has ceased. It is still possible to cancelalarms in 3rd association group by choosing second (green) menuposition (see Menu & visual indications on page 10). Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 1
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | alarm (flooding) cancellation inactive |
| 1 | alarm (flooding) cancellation active |
Technical Data
| Hardware Platform | ZM5202 |
| Device Type | Notification Sensor |
| Network Operation | Reporting Sleeping Slave |
| Firmware Version | HW: 1 FW: 3.03:03.03 |
| Z-Wave Version | 6.51.07 |
| Certification ID | ZC10-18015962 |
| Z-Wave Product Id | 0x010F.0x0B01.0x2002 |
| Supported Notification Types | Water Alarm |
| Color | White |
| Firmware Updatable | Updatable by Consumer by RF |
| Sensors | Air Temperature |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
Supported Command Classes
- Application Status
- Association Grp Info
- Association V2
- Basic
- Battery
- Configuration
- Crc 16 Encap
- Device Reset Locally
- Firmware Update Md V3
- Manufacturer Specific V2
- Multi Channel Association V2
- Notification V5
- Powerlevel
- Security
- Sensor Alarm
- Sensor Multilevel V5
- Version V2
- Wake Up V2
- Zwaveplus Info V2
Controlled Command Classes
- Basic
- Multi Channel 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.