Quickstart

This is a Z-Wave Device for Europe. 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

Small, intelligent and super smart

Sensors, switches, thermostats, cameras and many more devices will make your home smart und intelligent. However all these components require a central controller – a head, which will have everything under control. The POPP Hub is this head – the free POPP Hub App is the brain. Using this duo you may control your home in a central and flexible way – totally without any annoying wiring effort. 

The Popp Hub is a compact IP smart home gateway, equipped with the Z-Wave wireless technology. This allows the complete and comfortable control of your Z-Wave network by using remote controls, wireless switches, smartphone, desktop as well as tablet PC.

The POPP Hub is able to control up to 230 Z-Wave components by different manufacturers within one home network and allows setting direct associations between the products. These products will be active even without the use of gateways. On top of that most varied scenes and automations can be defined via its user interface. That way you are able to turn time controlled sockets on and off, dim automatically lights in the house depending on the brightness or let the heater heat on the perfect temperature by pressing a single button.

Thanks to the activatable remote access via free Popp Hub iOS & Android smartphone app on your tablet pc or smartphone you will always know, what is happening at home – even if you are fare away from home. Sensors will report about measured values like temperature, humidity, brightness and if windows or doors are open or closed. Thanks to the graphic user interface all values of sensors or measures are shown in a clear and intuitive way.

Of course, via remote access your devices at home can be controlled, too. Just turn the light or a socket off while you"re on the road, if you may have forgotten it when leaving home. Deactivate the heating for saving energy while you are working during the day. Turn it remotely on early enough for finding a comfortable warm home, when coming home.

Beyond the controlling of Z-Wave components the POPP Hub is able to manage IP cameras and IP based devices and plugins as well.

Comfort, security, energy efficiency – Your home can do more. Using the POPP Hub you turn on the head, which will take care of everything.

 

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

Technical Data

Dimensions 0.0000000x0.0000000x0.0000000 mm
EAN 0019962011702
Frequency Europe - 868,4 Mhz
Maximum transmission power 5 mW

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms