The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Protect Base Station (Ring Base Station V2)from Ring. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Ring follow that link.
Overview
Security
As a Z-Wave Plus certified product, Protect Base Station supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Ring describes Protect Base Station as having the following features:
- Communications Protocol
- Sensors
- 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
Classic Inclusion Steps:
1. Start inclusion mode on the primary controller
2. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed (refer to the picture below)
3. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
4. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
Note: Joining another Z-Wave network via learn mode is available only when the base station is not already paired to any other devices
Exclusion Instructions:
1. Start exclusion mode on the primary controller
2. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed
3. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
4. When the exclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
*Learn Mode*
Learn Mode allows you to add a controller to an existing Z-Wave network. When a controller enters Learn Mode, it looks for another controller to communicate with.
To enter Learn Mode:
1. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed (refer to the picture below)
2. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
3. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
Factory reset Protect Base Station
1. Launch Ring app (iOS or Android)
2. Navigate to Base Station Setting: Devices à Alarm Base Station à Tap on gear icon located on top right-hand corner
3. Navigate to Advanced Options à Z-Wave
4. Tap “Reset Z-Wave Network” and Select “Reset”
Warning: This process is irreversible. All your Z-Wave devices will be removed from your Base Station. You will have to manually reset and re-add each device to rebuild your network.
Use this procedure only in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
SmartStart location
SmartStart QR code's location as follows: Base station is a controller, DSK will be displayed during "Learn Mode" -
Classic Inclusion Steps:
1. Start inclusion mode on the primary controller
2. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed (refer to the picture below)
3. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
4. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
Joining another Z-wave network via learn mode is available only when the base station is not already paired to any other devices
Classic Inclusion Steps:
1. Start inclusion mode on the primary controller
2. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed (refer to the picture below)
3. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
4. When the inclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
Joining another Z-wave network via learn mode is available only when the base station is not already paired to any other devices
Exclusion Instructions
1. Start exclusion mode on the primary controller
2. From the application’s UI, navigate to controller’s device setting screen -> select Advance options -> Select Z-wave from “Protocol Adapters” and Select “Learn Mode” – DSK will be displayed
3. Select “Begin Learn Mode” in the UI
4. When the exclusion process in complete, the LED on the base station will be solid blue
Controller replication can be initiated by adding another controller into the network
Please note that this is a user manual Protect Base Station from Ring 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 Protect Base Station and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.