Quickstart

This is a Z-Wave Device for Europe. To run this device please insert fresh 2 * AAA LR3 batteries. Please make sure the internal battery is fully charged. For Inclusion of Z-Wave devices into the thermostats network do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "I" to include nodes into the network or "E" to exclude a node from network. For including the SRT321 as a secondary controller into an existing the Z-Wave network do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "L".



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 SRT321 is a battery operated wall thermostat. Using a big wheel on the device the user can preset the desired target temperature in the room. By verifying the target temperature with the measured real temperature closed to the device the unit decides how to operate a wirelessly attached power switch that is attached to the heater. In parallel a central gateway of Z-Wave control software can set the target temperature using Z-Wave. This enables to realize a time scheduled zone heating. The thermostat itself does not have any internal timers but executes the wireless settings (COMMAND CLASS THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT) and the local setup.

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.

For reseting the device do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "P". Confirm the procedure by double tapping the dial. Now your device is reset to factory defaults.

Safety Warning for Batteries

The product contains batteries. Please remove the batteries when the device is not used. Do not mix batteries of different charging level or different brands.

Installation

Choose a suitable mounting position in your room for installing the device. The SRT321 should be mounted on an internal wall approximately 1.5 metres from floor level using the wall plate provided and should be in a position away from draughts, direct heat and sunlight. Ensure that there will be enough space to allow easy access to the two retaining screws located at the base of the wall plate. Avoid installing the thermostat against or behind any large metal surfaces which could interfere with the radio signals.

Offer the plate to the wall in the position where the SRT321 is to be mounted and mark the fixing positions through the slots in the wall plate. Drill and plug the wall, then secure the plate into position. The slots in the wall plate will compensate for any misalignment of the fixings. Undo the screws of the base of the thermostat and swing it away from the wallplate. Place the 2 x AAA batteries correctly into the battery compartment. Complete the installation by swinging the room thermostat into position by engaging with the lugs at the top of the wall plate before pushing it carefully into its plug-in terminal block. Tighten the 2 captive screws on the underside of the unit.

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

For including the thermostat as a secondary controller into an existing the Z-Wave network do the following steps: Bring your primary controller into inclusion mode. Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "L". Once the character starts flashing the installer has 60 sec to activate the 3rd party unit, once the 3rd party unit has been activated the process must be completed within 240 sec or the thermostat will timeout.

Exclusion

For excluding the thermostat as a secondary controller into an existing the Z-Wave network do the following steps: Bring your primary controller into inclusion mode. Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "L". Once the character starts flashing the installer has 60 sec to activate the 3rd party unit, once the 3rd party unit has been activated the process must be completed within 240 sec or the thermostat will timeout.

Product Usage

Thermostats using TPI (Time Proportional Integral) control algorithms will reduce the temperature swing that normally occurs when using traditional bellows or thermally operated thermostats. As a consequence, a TPI regulating thermostat will maintain the comfort level far more efficiently than any traditional thermostat.

When used with a condensing boiler, the TPI thermostat will help to save energy as the control algorithm allows the boiler to operate in condensing mode more consistently compared to older types of thermostat.

The DIL switch 1 has to be set to position "ON" for configuration mode. To go bacj to normal mode switch the DIL switch 1 to the "OFF" position.

Turn the rotating dial on the front within configuration mode and select the desired function by pushing the dial once:

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:

To send out a Node Information Frame do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to

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: To wake up the device do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, and select one of the konfiguration functions by pushing the rotating dial once.

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
2 4 Thermostat Mode Control
3 4 Switch Control
4 4 Battery Info
5 4 Thermostat Set Point
6 4 Air Temperature

Special Operations as Z-Wave Controller

As long as this device is not included into a Z-Wave network of a different controller it is able to manage its own Z-Wave network as primary controller. As a primary controller the device can include and exclude other devices in its own network, manage associations, and reorganize the network in case of problems. The following controller functions are supported:

Inclusion of other devices

Communication between two Z-Wave devices only works if both belong to the same wireless network. Joining a network is called inclusion and is initiated by a controller. The controller needs to be turned into the inclusion mode. Once in this inclusion mode the other device needs to confirm the inclusion - typically by pressing a button.

If current primary controller in your network is in special SIS mode this and any other secondary controller can also include and exclude devices.

To become primary a contoller have to be resetted and then include a device.

For Inclusion of Z-Wave devices into the thermostats network do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "I". Press the dedicated button on the target device to include it. Once the character starts flashing the installer has 60 sec to activate the 3rd party unit, once the 3rd party unit has been activated the process must be completed within 240 sec or the thermostat will timeout.

Exclusion of other devices

The primary controller can exclude devices from the Z-Wave network. During exclusion the relationship between the device and the network of this controller is terminated. No communication between the device and other devices still in the network can happen after a successful exclusion. The controller needs to be turned into the exclusion mode. Once in this exclusion mode the other device needs to confirm the exclusion - typically by pressing a button.

Attention: Removing a device from the network means that it is turned back into factory default status. This process can also exclude devices from it's previous network.

For Exclusion of Z-Wave devices from the thermostats network do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "E". Press the dedicated button on the target device to exclude it. Once the character starts flashing the installer has 60 sec to activate the 3rd party unit, once the 3rd party unit has been activated the process must be completed within 240 sec or the thermostat will timeout.

Shift of Primary Controller Role

The device can hand over its primary role to another controller and become secondary controller.

Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "C". The thermostat will become the secondary controller.

Management of Association in the controller

To assign associations with devices you wish to control with the thermostat do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "A". Press the dedicated button on the target device you wish to control.

To disassociate an association do the following steps: Set DIL switch 1 on the back of the unit to "ON" position, scroll through the function menu by rotating the dial, select "D". Press the dedicated button on the target device you wish to disassociate.

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: Enables Temperature Sensor

controls the use of the temperature sensor on the device
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 127 Disable
128 - 255 Enabled

Parameter 2: Temperature Scale

Sensor will report temperature in this scale
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0

Setting Description
0 - 127 Celsius
128 - 255 Fahrenheit

Parameter 3: Delta T


Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 10

Setting Description
0 - 255 unknown

Technical Data

Dimensions 86x86x36,25 mm
Weight 137 gr
Hardware Platform ZM5202
EAN 5015914250552
IP Class IP 30
Battery Type 2 * AAA LR3
Firmware Version 01.00
Z-Wave Version 04.05
Certification ID ZC08-11010003
Z-Wave Product Id 0x0059.0x0001.0x0005
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW

Supported Command Classes

  • Basic
  • Sensor Multilevel
  • Thermostat Mode
  • Thermostat Operating State
  • Thermostat Setpoint
  • Association Grp Info
  • Device Reset Locally
  • Zwaveplus Info
  • Configuration
  • Manufacturer Specific
  • Powerlevel
  • Battery
  • Wake Up
  • Association
  • Version
  • Switch Binary

Controlled Command Classes

  • Thermostat Mode
  • Switch Binary

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.