3.3. Associating anot er controller wit t e network (LEARN MODE)
Associating further controllers with the network makes them being categorized as
“SECONDARY”. Associating a controller with the Z-Wave network consists in sending data to it from the
PRIMARY controller. The procedure of controller associating is presented in Figure 4. In order to assure the
best possible communication within the network and after each its modification including or removing a
device):
•associating another controller with the network should be performed after associating all devices with
the first controller “PRIMARY”),
•or performing LEARN MODE again on the “SECONDARY” controller already associated with the
network.
*) Programming error can be caused by:
•failure to enter LEARN MODE on the controller being associated with the network within 10 seconds
from primary controller signaling its readiness for adding a new device to the network;
•long distance between the primary controller and controller being added;
•controller already belonging to another network. It is necessary to perform DEFAULT procedure with it
and repeat associating with the network.
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Figure 4: Associating another controller to Z-Wave network
3. The controller is signalling
assigning with the network
buttons light up for 10 sec. as
presented in the drawing).
1. Press “In/Ex” button once on the
PRIMARY controller see 3.1)
2. Press “In/Ex” button on the controller
LEARN MODE) which is to be added
to the network three times within 1.5 sec.
4. After few seconds, the
controller is signalizing that
associating with the network has
been successfully completed
buttons light up for 2-3 sec. as
presented in the drawing).
5*. Programming error – buttons
flashing for 2-3 sec. as presented in
the drawing.
Primary Secondary Secondary
Secondary Primary Secondary
6. Associate the device with a selected
pair of buttons on the controller with
which user wishes to operate the
device ASSOCIATE function) – see
section 3.2.
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