Devolo Home Control User manual

Home Control Central Unit
rst steps

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52068 Aachen
Germany
www.devolo.com
Aachen, September 2017
Version: 1.0

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Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product!
Carefully read all instructions before setting up the device and store the instructions for later reference.
Description of the Icons
This section contains a brief description of the icons used in this manual and/or on the rating plate, the device
connector, as well as the icons used on the package:
Icon Description
Very important safety symbol that warns you of imminent electrical voltage which if not
observed can result in serious injury or death.
Very important safety symbol that warns you of an imminent threat and can lead to seri-
ous injuries or death if not avoided.
An important note that should be observed which can potentially lead to material dam-
ages.

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The device may only be used indoors in dry conditions.
The device has a reinforced protective insulation. For the connection of movable devices
of protection class II, plugs are used which have no connection for the protective conduc-
tor.
Z-Wave is an internationally recognised wireless standard that has been developed by
Sigma Designs and the Z-Wave Alliance for home automation and adjacent outdoor
areas and has been licensed for smart home applications worldwide.
Z-Wave Plus is an extension of the Z-Wave standard, which includes all current advances
in technology.
The manufacturer/distributing company uses the CE marking to declare that the product
meets all applicable European regulations and has been subjected to the prescribed
conformity assessment procedures.
Icon Description

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It is used to prevent the occurrence of waste electrical and electronic equipment and to
reduce this type of waste through reuse, recycling and other forms of utilisation. It
establishes minimum standards for handling waste electrical and electronic equipment
in the EU.
Additional information, background material and configuration tips for your device.
Indicates a completed course of action.
Icon Description

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Intended use
Use the Home Control Central Unit as described in these instructions and in the Home Control online FAQ to
prevent damage and injuries.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by electricity
The device must be plugged into a power socket with a connected earth wire
Caution!
Damage to the device caused by ambient conditions
Only use device indoors in dry conditions
CE conformity
When used as intended, the product conforms to the basic requirements of the
directives 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU and the other relevant provisions of the Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG) and is designed for use in the EU,
Switzerland and Norway. A printout of the CE declaration is included.

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Safety instructions
It is essential to have read and understood all safety and operating instructions before the devolo device is
used for the first time; keep them safe for future reference.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by electricity
The device must be plugged into a power socket with a connected earth wire
Users do not need to carry out any maintenance on devolo devices. In the event of damage, disconnect the
devolo device from the mains supply by pulling it or its plug out of the electrical socket. Then contact qualified
specialist personnel (after-sales service) exclusively. Damage is deemed to have occurred, for example,
쎲if the power plug is damaged.
쎲if the devolo device has been showered with liquid (such as rain or other water).
쎲if the devolo device is inoperable.
쎲if the housing of the devolo device is damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by electricity
The Home Control Central Unit must be plugged into a socket with a connected protective con-
ductor

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The Home Control Central Unit may be operated only on a mains power supply as described on the rating
plate.
To disconnect the Home Control Central Unit from the mains supply, unplug the device itself or its power plug
from the electrical socket.
The power socket and all connected network devices should be easily accessible so that you can pull the power
plug quickly if needed.
CAUTION!
Heat development during operation
Certain housing components can become very hot in certain situations. Attach device so that it
is touch-proof, observing optimal positioning
The Home Control Central Unit should only be installed at locations that guarantee adequate ventilation. Slots
and openings on the housing are used for ventilation:
쎲Do not cover the Home Control Central Unit during operation.
쎲Do not place any objects on dthe devolo Home Control Central Unit.
쎲Do not insert any objects into the openings of the Home Control Central Unit.
쎲The Home Control Central Unit devolo devices must not be placed directly next
쎲to a naked flame (such as fire or candles).
쎲devolo devices must not be exposed to direct
쎲heat radiation (e.g. radiator, direct sunlight).

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CAUTION!
Damage to housing from cleaning agents containing solvents.
Clean only with dry cloth
Disconnect the devolo device from the mains supply to clean!
Introduction
In this chapter you will learn everything you need to know about the package contents of your Home Control
Central Unit. In addition, we will explain what is behind devolo Home Control and what advantages the Z-
Wave wireless standard provides for home automation.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation of your Home Control central
Unit:
쎲Home Control Central Unit:
쑗devolo Home Control Central Unit with powerline (dLAN) functionality
쑗One LAN cable
쑗Hard copy of installation guide
쑗CE declaration

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What exactly is devolo Home Control?
Home Control (also known as home automation) refers to the specific control of electrically operated indoor
household devices. The Home Control system by devolo uses the Z-Wave wireless standard.
The Home Control Central Unit is the heart of the devolo Home Control system. It is equipped with a user in-
terface, called the Home Control portal, which is used to coordinate all of your Home Control devices. Ac-
cess to the Home Control portal is very easy both from the Home Control App and/or at
www.mydevolo.com in a browser.
What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economically
via your household electrical wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
The dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer data between computers and
other network components equipped with suitable adapters. As a result, any electrical socket can be used as
a network access point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household power lines.
State-of-the-art technology ensures that the power and data networks do not interfere with one another. Net-
working via dLAN is fast and secure. The data is encrypted using a key to prevent interception by third parties.