The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product RGBW Controller 2 (FGRGBW-442)from FIBARO. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Fibaro follow that link.
Overview
FIBARO RGBW Controller 2 uses PWM output signal, allowing it to control LED, RGB, RGBW strips, halogen lights and other resistive loads. It can also measure active power and energy consumed by the load. Controlled devices may be powered by 12 or 24V DC.
Inputs support momentary/toggle switches and 0-10V analog sensors, like temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light sensors etc.
Main features of FIBARO RGBW Controller:
• Compatible with any certified Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus controller.
• Supports Z-Wave network Security Modes: S0 with AES-128 encryption and S2 Authenticated with PRNG-based encryption.
• Works as a Z-Wave signal repeater.
• Allows for controlling: » RGB/RGBW LED strip,
» one-color LED strips,
» halogen lights,
» other compliant resistive loads.
• Allows for connecting to inputs:
» switches/buttons,
» 0-10V analog sensors or potentiometers.
• Active power and energy metering.
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, RGBW Controller 2 supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
Features
Fibaro describes RGBW Controller 2 as having the following features:
- Electric Load Type
- Sensors
- Supported Meter Type
- Color
- Supported Notification Types
- 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
To add the device to the Z-Wave network manually:
1. Power the device.
2. Set the main controller in (Security/non-Security Mode) add mode (see the controller’s manual).
3. Quickly, three times click the button.
4. If you are adding in Security S2 Authenticated, scan the DSK QR code or input the underlined part of the DSK (on the device label).
5. LED will start blinking yellow, wait for the adding process to end.
6. Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
To add the device to the Z-Wave network using SmartStart:
1. Set the main controller in Security S2 Authenticated add mode (see the controller’s manual).
2. Scan the DSK QR code or input the underlined part of the DSK (on the device label).
3. Power the device.
4. LED will start blinking yellow, wait for the adding process to end.
5. Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message
To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:
1. Power the device.
2. Set the main controller into remove mode (see the controller’s manual).
3. Quickly, three times click the button.
4. LED will start blinking yellow, wait for the removing process to end.
5. Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
Factory reset RGBW Controller 2
Reset procedure allows to restore the device back to its factory settings, which means all information about the Z-Wave controller and user configuration will be deleted. Resetting to factory defaults does not reset energy consumption memory.
1. Press and hold the button to enter the menu.
2. Release the button when the device glows yellow.
3. Quickly click the button to confirm.
4. After a few seconds the device will be restarted, which is signaled with the red LED colour.
Use re- set procedure only if the primary controller is missing or inoperable.
FIBARO RGBW 2 Controller is powered using DC power supply unit so it is always awake.
Please note that this is a user manual RGBW Controller 2 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 RGBW Controller 2 and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.