The following is an overview of the user manual for the Z-Wave product Connect (HC3L-001)from Venture WISE. To view other Z-Wave products and manuals from Venture WISE follow that link.
Overview
- Provides a reliable foundation for smart home system,
- Capable of controlling compatible devices using the following radio standards:
- Z-Wave™ (700 series),
- Wi-Fi – 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n).
- Allows to add up to:
- 40 Z-Wave™ devices (recommended),
- 1 IP camera,
- 40 scenes,
- 10 Quick Apps,
- 5 plugins.
- No Internet cable required, works 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, Connect supports Z-Wave S2 security. The following security modes are directly supported:
- S2 Access Control
- S2 Authenticated
- S2 Unauthenticated
Features
Venture WISE describes Connect 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 code of the gateway you will find it on the label
under the device.
7.1: 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 icon] > Devices.
3. Click "Remove device" button.
4. Select Z-Wave Device.
5. Follow removing procedure on the device (according to its manual).
6.1: ADDING USING INCLUSION MODE
To add the device to the Z-Wave network manually:
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel icon] > Devices.
3. Click "Add device" button.
4. Select Z-Wave Device.
5. Optional - selectable options (Advanced):
• NWI - Network-Wide Inclusion – enabling allows for adding
devices outside the direct range of the gateway,
• Add in S0 Security mode if device supports it,
• Allow inclusion only in near proximity (less than 2 meters).
6. Click Start.
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:
Input the PIN code (the underlined part of the DSK) and click Send.
9. The device will be added within few minutes.
Factory reset Connect
27: RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
! Caution! The whole configuration will be removed and lost if not
backed up.
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.
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.
12.1: 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 > 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 13.
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.
8.2: EDITING DEVICES IN PROVISIONING LIST
1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to [gearwheel icon] > Z-Wave > SmartStart.
3. Click [pencil icon] next to the device you want to edit.
4. You can change the Security levels.
5. Save.
11: 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 icon] > 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.
SmartStart installation
6.2: ADDING USING SMARTSTART
ATTENTION! SmartStart is only available for Z-Wave 3.0 engine
gateways.
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 icon] > Z-Wave > SmartStart.
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.
Please note that this is a user manual Connect from Venture WISE 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 Connect and have not purchased it from us, please contact the manufacturer directly with any further questions you may have.