The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Home Center 3 (FGHC3-001)from FIBARO. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Fibaro follow that link.
Overview
It enables the integration of smart home devices into a single system to provide convenient control and a powerful automation platform. The gateway is now even more secure, reliable, and versatile.
Main features:
- Provides a reliable foundation for FIBARO System.
- Capable of controlling all FIBARO and other compatible devices using the following radio standards:
- Z-Wave (500 series)
- Wi-Fi – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac)
- No Internet cable required, works also on Wi-Fi
- Modern interface designed for ease of use
- Enhanced and convenient scene editor
- Support for more advanced apps and drivers
- May be used with all devices certified with the Z-Wave Plus certificate and should be compatible with such devices produced by other manufacturers
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Home Center 3 supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Fibaro describes Home Center 3 as having the following features:
- Color
- 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: In case you need full DSK or PIN code of the gateway you will find it on
the device or on the box:
Full DSK
Label under
device
3.1: ADDING USING INCLUSION MODE
To add the device to the Z-Wave network manually:
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Devices.
3. Click ["+" image].
4. Select Z-Wave Device.
5. There are few available settings:
• NWI - Network-Wide Inclusion – enabling allows for adding devices
outside the direct range of the gateway,
• Add in S2 Security mode if device supports it,
• Allow inclusion only in near proximity (less than 2 meters).
6. Click Start adding.
7. Follow adding procedure for the device you want to add (according to
its manual).
8. If you are adding in Security S2 Authenticated and the device is not on
the Provisioning List (see chapter 5 on page 10):
Input the PIN code (the underlined part of the DSK) and click Send.
9. The device will be added within few minutes.
4.1: REMOVING DEVICES USING EXCLUSION MODE
To remove the device from the this or other Z-Wave network:
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Devices.
3. Click ["-" image].
4. Select Z-Wave Device.
5. Follow removing procedure on the device (according to its manual).
SmartStart installation
3.2: ADDING USING SMARTSTART
SmartStart enabled devices can be added into a Z-Wave network by
entering the Z-Wave DSK Code present on the product. The devices will
be automatically added to the Z-Wave network using secure connection
encrypted with Z-Wave S2 security framework.
To add the device to the Z-Wave network using SmartStart:
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave > Smart Start.
3. Click Add DSK.
4. Enter the full DSK string code you have received with your device.
5. For advanced users: In Choose Security levels select which Security
keys will be granted to the joining node (available: S2 Unauthenticated,
S2 Authenticated, S2 Access Control, S0).
6. Leave the Only S2 classic inclusion unchecked.
7. Power the device and it will be added automatically within 10 minutes.
9.1: ADDING/REMOVING TO/FROM EXISTING Z-WAVE
NETWORK
This gateway can be added to an existing Z-Wave network only if no
Z-Wave devices are added to it.
1. Start adding/removing procedure on the primary controller (according
to its manual).
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave.
3. Under Start Learn Mode click Start
4. If you are prompted for the PIN, you will find it on the bottom of the
gateway and on the box.
Copying information from this controller to the secondary
controller
1. Start adding procedure according to chapter “Adding using Inclusion
Mode” on page 7.
2. Start Learn Mode on the secondary controller (according to its
manual).
3. After couple of minutes both controllers will have the same network
information.
5: MANAGING PROVISIONING LIST
The Provision List is used to add Z-Wave devices using SmartStart or
bootstrap classic S2 inclusion.
5.1: ADDING DEVICES TO PROVISIONING LIST
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave > Smart Start.
3. Click Add DSK.
4. Enter the full DSK string code you have received with your device.
5. For advanced users: In Choose Security levels select which Security
keys will be granted to the joining node (available: S2 Unauthenticated,
S2 Authenticated, S2 Access Control, S0).
6. If the device should not be automatically included when powered, but
only after the classic inclusion, check the Only S2 classic inclusion
setting.
7. Click Add.
5.2: EDITING DEVICES IN PROVISIONING LIST
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave > Smart Start.
3. Click [pen image] next to the device you want to edit.
4. You can change the Security levels.
5. Save.
5.3: REMOVING DEVICES FROM PROVISIONING LIST
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave > Smart Start.
3. Click [trash can image] next to the device you want to remove.
4. Click Delete.
5. The device will be removed from the list, but if it was already added to
the Z-Wave network, you must perform standard removing procedure
or reset the device.
Factory reset Home Center 3
10: RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
10.1: RESETTING SYSTEM TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
! Caution! The whole configuration will be removed and
lost if not backed up.
This feature allows you to restore the whole system to factory settings. It
means the factory software version will be restored and all data from the
system A and B will be deleted (users, devices, scenes etc.).
If the gateway is set as Z-Wave secondary controller use this procedure
only when the primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. In the top right corner click user name
3. Choose Recovery Mode from the menu.
4. Confirm.
5. Wait for the system to reboot, the LED indicator will be pulsing red.
6. When the LED indicator turns solid red, refresh the browser tab.
7. Click Factory Reset under Network Status section.
8. Check “Yes, I’m sure and I know what I’m doing” checkbox.
9. Confirm.
10.2: RESETTING Z-WAVE TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Resetting the Z-Wave network removes all the Z-Wave devices from the
gateway’s memory, but the other data remains unchanged. Scenes that
used Z-Wave devices will not work anymore.
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Z-Wave.
3. Under Reset Z-Wave click Reset.
4. Confirm.
8: REDISCOVERING Z-WAVE DEVICES
Rediscovery – the process of reading the device’s capabilities after altering
them.
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel image] > Devices.
3. Click the device to expand it.
4. Go to Device configuration tab.
5. Under Device reconfiguration click Reconfigure device.
6. If the device is battery powered, wake it up manually or wait for next
automatic wake up.
Please note that this is a user manual Home Center 3 from FIBARO 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 Home Center 3 and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.