Rev4r9 Radio Module (ADC-490-X) manual for Z-Wave

The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Rev4r9 Radio Module (ADC-490-X)from Alarm.com. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Alarm.com follow that link.

  1. Overview
  2. Security
  3. Features
  4. Installation instructions

Overview

Name
Alarm.com Rev4r9 Radio Module
SKU Code
ADC-490-X
Description
The ADC-490X is an Alarm.com radio module that connects to Alarm.com Cloud Services and provides home automation features, such as lights, thermostats, and locks.
Version #
HW: 254 FW: 06.10:04.31 was the version certified
Certification #
ZC14-22110161
Certified
2022-11-08T08:46:52
Z-Wave Version
6.84.00

Security

As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Rev4r9 Radio Module supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:

  • S2 Access Control
  • S2 Authenticated
  • S2 Unauthenticated

Features

Alarm.com describes Rev4r9 Radio Module as having the following features:

  • Communications Connections
  • FLiRS capable
  • Supports Network Wide Inclusion
  • Supports Z-Wave Explorer Frames
  • Supports Z-Wave SmartStart allowing you to setup the product simply by scanning its QR code via

Installation instructions

SmartStart location

SmartStart QR code's location as follows: When learning the product into another Z-Wave network using the web or app UI, the DSK is prominently displayed on the web or app UI.

There is no DSK label on the product itself.

SmartStart installation

Option 1: Alarm.com Partner Portal
1. Log into the Partner Portal at https://alarmadmin.alarm.com/default.aspx and select a customer.
2. Navigate to the “Equipment” page.
3. Click the “Z-Wave Devices” tab.
4. Under the “Manage Devices” header, click “Manage S2 & SmartStart Keys.” Alternatively, you can go directly to the URL https://alarmadmin.alarm.com/Support/ManageDeviceKeys.aspx
5. Click “Add Device Key”
6. You have two options for adding info for the device you want to add:
a. Input the full DSK of the device you want to add, and optionally name it.
b. Click the “USB Barcode Scanner” button, then use a standard USB barcode scanner to scan the SmartStart QR code of the device. You may also paste in the text from a QR code.
7. You may optionally add a name for this device as well.
8. Click the “Add Device” button.
9. Power up the new device in range of the Alarm.com device. It will automatically be added to the Alarm.com device’s network, and will show up on the Z-Wave equipment page at https://alarmadmin.alarm.com/Support/DeviceAutomation.aspx
Option 2: Alarm.com MobileTech App
1. Download the Alarm.com MobileTech app from the app store on your device, then log in using your Partner Portal credentials.
2. Select a customer
3. Tap on the “Equipment” button
4. Tap the “Z-Wave Devices” header
5. Expand the “Z-Wave Actions” drawer at the top of the screen
6. Tap the “Manage Device Keys” button
7. Expand the “Add a Device Key” section
8. Optional: Add a device name
9. Enter the full DSK of the device, or alternatively tap the barcode icon at the right-hand side of the input field to scan the QR code of the SmartStart device you want to add
10. Click the blue “Add” button
11. Power up the new device in range of the Alarm.com device. It will automatically be added to the Alarm.com device’s network, and will show up on the Z-Wave equipment page at https://alarmadmin.alarm.com/Support/DeviceAutomation.aspx

Factory reset Rev4r9 Radio Module

This process will clear all nodes from the Alarm.com Z-Wave device’s network, change the Alarm.com Z-Wave device’s home ID, and reset all Z-Wave settings to their default values. To perform a Z-Wave reset, follow these steps:
1. Log into the Partner Portal at https://alarmadmin.alarm.com/default.aspx and select a customer.
2. Navigate to the “Equipment” page.
3. Click the “Z-Wave Devices” tab.
4. Under the “Advanced Z-Wave Commands” header, click “Remove All Z-Wave Devices.”
5. Allow 3 minutes for the associated commands to go through and for the Alarm.com Z-Wave device to act on them.
If this controller is the primary controller for your network, resetting it will result in the nodes in your network being orphaned and it will be necessary after the reset to exclude and re-include all the nodes in the network. If this controller is being used as a secondary controller in the network, use this procedure to reset this controller only if the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.

Please note that this is a user manual Rev4r9 Radio Module from Alarm.com is provided as is and without warranty; all information contained herein is provided by the manufacturer or the certifying body. The information provided is for reference only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice. ZWaveProducts.com only warrants and is only able to support products purchased directly from us. If you have Rev4r9 Radio Module and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.