The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Energy Bridge (PWLY-274343-)from Powerley. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Powerley follow that link.
Overview
The Energy Bridge also serves as a smart home hub, providing users with control of their energy via control of the home through smart devices. Designed for ultimate flexibility, the Energy Bridge can connect to virtually any smart device providing a single-solution to control the entire smart home.
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Energy Bridge supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Powerley describes Energy Bridge as having the following features:
- Communications Protocol
- Color
- Firmware updatable via a compatible Z-Wave gateway
- Gateway Has Preferred Partners
- Sensors
- 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
Factory reset Energy Bridge
Launch the Powerley app. From the navigation menu, select My Devices (Device icon), select Energy Bridge. On the Energy Bridge tab, scroll to ""Z-Wave"", and select ""Reset Network"", and on the next screen, tap ""Begin Z-Wave Network Reset"". A warning will display alerting the user that this will reset the network and disconnect all devices and to only use in the event the network or device is no longer operable. The screen will then ask the user to confirm by typing ""RESET"" to complete the factory reset.
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 of 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 in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
Launch the Powerley app. From the navigation menu, select My Devices (Device icon), and select the Add Device icon (+). Select the Device Type from the list of device categories, and then choose either the specific device (if listed) or Generic Z-Wave device. On next screen, place Energy Bridge into Inclusion mode by hitting ""Begin Searching"" button on screen.
Launch the Powerley app. From the navigation menu, select My Devices (Device icon), select the Device Type from the list of device categories, and choose the specific included device by hard pressing on the device icon. On the device page, select ""Remove"" in the upper right hand corner, and then select ""Exclude Device"". On the next screen, tap ""Begin Excluding"" to exclude the device.
Alternatively, visit My Devices, select Energy Bridge. On the Energy Bridge tab, scroll to ""Z-Wave"", and select ""Enter Exclusion Mode"", and on the pop up, tap ""Exclude""
Launch the Trinity web app (service providers and network administrators only). Click the ""Learn Mode"" button.
A Network operation modal will appear telling of the pending operation.
Trinity will display the Energy Bridge's DSK for entry into the including controller's UI. The first five digits will be bold and highlighted.
An operation success or error message will be printed when the operation completes. This will also include diagnostic information.
Click the ""Close"" button after the operation has completed.
Please note that this is a user manual Energy Bridge from Powerley 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 Energy Bridge and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.