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frient Range Extender (Zigbee)
SKU: FRIZREXZB-111
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
frient Range Extender (Zigbee) - Got you covered!
Highlights:
- Improve coverage and add more devices: Extend the signal of your Zigbee network to make it reach all corners of your home. By repeating the signal of other Zigbee devices to your smart home hub, the Zigbee Range Extender enables you to include additional devices in your smart home network
- No lost connection: This device comes with both a plug and a battery backup to make sure that it’s always online
- Suited for security systems: With its battery backup, the Zigbee Range Extender is perfect for your home security system – it will always be online and alert
- Easy installation: Insert the plug of the device into a power socket and connect the device with your smart home hub
- HUB REQUIRED: This Zigbee frient needs a hub in order to connect to your smart home. The Zigbee Range Extender works with Homey, SmartThings and other Zigbee certified hubs. Find a full overview of the hubs on the frient website. Not all features work with all hubs.
- The frient Range Extender repeats the signal within your Zigbee network and enables you to add more Zigbee devices to your smart home. This friently device is easy to install. All you need to do is to insert the plug into a power socket and connect the device to your smart home hub. With the included battery backup, you never have to worry about lost connections.
No more coverage issues.
If you experience issues with the coverage of your smart home, the friently Zigbee Range Extender is what you need. This device helps solve the issues by strengthening the signal within your Zigbee network.
Add more devices to your smart home by repeating the signal between your Zigbee devices and hub, you can add more devices to your smart home with the Zigbee Range Extender. Expand your smart home and include the features you need.
Always online.
With the battery backup included in the Zigbee Range Extender, you can be sure that there will be no downtime. Even when there’s a power cut, this frient will still be online.
Features:
- Range Extender Zigbee
- Power supply: 100 - 240V
- Power consumption: 2.1W
- Plug type: Type C
- Radio technology: Zigbee 3.0
- Battery life: 12 hours
- Operating temperature: 0 - 45°C
- Humidity: 5% - 85%
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
Technical Data
| Dimensions | 0.0490000x0.1190000x0.0230000 mm |
| Weight | 111 gr |
| EAN | 5713594004174 |
| Frequency | XXfrequency |
| Maximum transmission power | XXantenna |
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.