Aeotec Z-Pi 7 User manual

Z-Pi 7
SKU: AEOEZWA025
Used in this guide.
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Important safety information.
Please read this and the online guide(s) at support.aeotec.com/zp7 carefully. Failure to
follow the recommendations set forth by Aeotec Limited may be dangerous or cause a
violation of the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor, and/or reseller will not be held
responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following any instruction in this guide
or in other materials.
is intended for indoor use in dry locations only. Do not use in damp, moist, and / or wet
locations.
What is Z-Wave™?
Z-Wave is the international wireless protocol for communication in the Smart Home. This device
is suited for use in the region mentioned in the Quickstart section.
Z-Wave ensures a reliable communication by reconfirming every message (two-way
communication) and every mains powered node can act as a repeater for other nodes (meshed
network) in case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the transmitter.
This device and every other certified Z-Wave device can be used together with any other
certified Z-Wave device regardless of brand and origin as long as both are suited for the
same frequency range.
If a device supports secure communication it will communicate with other devices secure as
long as this device provides the same or a higher level of security. Otherwise it will automatically
turn into a lower level of security to maintain backward compatibility.

For more information about Z-Wave technology, devices, white papers etc. please refer
to www.z-wave.info.
Quick start.
The following will step you through using Z-Pi 7 when it is attached to a host, such as a
PC,as your primary Z-Wave controller. Please ensure that your automation software
supports the Z-Wave Serial Bridge API.
Please make sure the host controller is pre-installed; this includes any drivers that the
corresponding operating system may need. In most cases, the host controller automatically
installs the required driver. If not, the driver can be downloaded from www.silabs.com part
CP2102N.
Expanded quick start steps are available at support.aeotec.com/zp7.
1. Plug Z-Pi 7 onto a host controller (that can be any Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi etc. with
GPIO’s).
Raspberry Pi

Orange Pi Zero
2. Determine the virtual port that your Z-Pi 7 is connected to. If using Linux
executing“dmesg | grep tty” through cmd prompt will give you a list of all tty devices
connected. Usually Z-Pi 7 shows as a /dev/ttyAMA0 device.
3. Open the selected third party software.
4. Follow that software’s instructions for connecting a Z-Wave adapter. Select the COM
or the virtual port Z-Pi 7 is associated with.
In most cases, any devices already paired with Z-Pi 7 network will automatically show up in
the software’s interface.
To include a new device into the system.
1. Set your automation software into its ‘add device’ mode in order to connect a Z-
Wave device. Refer to the software’s instructions if you are unsure of how to perform
this step.
2. On Aeotec devices, press the Action Button on the device which you want to add into
the Z-Wave network. For Z-Wave devices from other makers,, please refer to the
device’s manual for inclusion operation.
3. You will see the name of the device on the software’s interface when it is successfully
added.
4. Repeat the previous to include any further devices.
Reset the Z-PI7.
To reset your Z-PI7 please refer to the automation software of your host PC.
Please use this procedure only when the network primary controller is missing or otherwise
inoperable.
Note: If you reset your Z-PI7, it will disconnect from all your Z-Wave nodes.
Get help & learn more.
Should you encounter any problem with Z-Pi 7, visit
https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000230551-z-pi-7-user-guide-
or contact our support team via aeotec.com/contact. You can also learn more about Z-Pi 7
features, configuration options, and technical specifications at the link.