FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite User manual

v1.2
Instructions and warnings for installation and use
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1: Important safety information 9
2: Description and features 10
3: Status indicator 11
4: Buttons 11
5: Installation and configuration 12
5.1: First Configuration 12
5.2: Alternative configuration 12
5.3: Adding controller to Remote Access 12
6: Adding Z-Wave™ devices 13
6.1: Adding using Inclusion Mode 13
6.2: Adding using SmartStart 13
7: Removing Z-Wave devices 14
7.1: Removing devices using Exclusion Mode 14
7.2: Removing Z-Wave devices (If added) 14
7.3: Force removing Z-Wave devices 14
8: Managing Provisioning List 15
8.1: Adding devices to Provisioning List 15
8.2: Editing devices in Provisioning List 15
8.3: Removing devices from Provisioning List 15
9: Managing devices 16
9.1: Controlling and checking state of devices 16
9.2: Configuring devices 16
9.3: Viewing events history 16
9.4: Performing actions on devices with specific command classes 17
10: Z-Wave Associations 20
10.1: Creating associations 20
10.2: Deleting associations 20
11: Rediscovering Z-Wave devices 21
12: Connecting with existing Z-Wave network 21
12.1: Adding/removing to/from existing Z-Wave network 21
12.2: Copying network information between controllers 21
12.3: DSK and PIN 22
13: Parameters 23

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13.1: Setting parameters for the device 23
13.2: Copying parameters from other device 23
14: Linked devices 24
14.1: Thermostats (Humidifiers, Video Gates, Switches, Blinds and Sprin-
klers) 24
14.2: Cameras 25
14.3: Quick Apps 25
14.4: Notifications 27
15: Settings 27
15.1: Changing Name 27
15.2: Changing Room 27
15.3: Changing Category 28
15.4: Changing Icon 28
15.5: Adding an icon 28
15.6: Theoretical power consumption 29
16: Configuration 30
16.1: Network settings 30
16.2: Wi-Fi connection 30
16.3: Secure connection 31
17: Rooms and sections 32
17.1: Sections 32
17.2: Rooms 33
18: Users and access 34
18.1: User roles 34
18.2: Adding users 34
18.3: Giving permissions to user 34
18.4: Managing user’s mobile devices 34
18.5: Setting PIN for the user 35
18.6: Setting local password for the user 35
18.7: Transferring admin privileges 35
19: Remote access 36
19.1: Enabling remote access 36
19.2: Support Access 36
19.3: Enabling Support Access 36
20: Time and units 36
20.1: Settings 36

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20.2: Location 37
20.3: Home location 37
20.4: Another location 37
21: Z-Wave 38
21.1: Settings 38
22: Automation 38
22.1: Scenes 38
22.2: Creating scenes 39
22.3: Editing scenes 39
22.4: Deleting scenes 39
22.5: Duplicating scene 39
22.6: Converting Block Scene to Lua Scene 40
22.7: Scenarios 40
22.8: Favourite roller shutter positions 40
22.9: Changing name 41
22.10: Disabling/enabling 41
22.11: Changing triggering mode (manual/auto) 41
22.12: Changing other settings 41
22.13: Running scenes 42
23: Variables 42
24: Climate schedules 42
24.1: Creating Thermostats 42
24.2: Adding zones 43
24.3: Zone modes 43
24.4: Configuring zone schedule 43
24.5: Editing zone name and devices 44
24.6: Garden care 44
24.7: Creating sprinklers 44
24.8: Editing sprinklers 45
24.9: Adding and configuring watering schedules 45
24.10: Adding watering sequences to a schedule 45
25: Profiles 45
25.1: Creating profiles 45
25.2: Configuring profiles 46
25.3: Editing profile name and icon 46
25.4: Deleting profiles 46

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25.5: Actvating profiles manually 46
26: Alarms 47
27: Recovery Mode 48
27.1: Auto-repairing system 48
27.2: Switching between systems 49
27.3: Repairing system 49
27.4: Resetting network settings 49
27.5: Recovering system 49
28: Resetting to factory defaults 50
28.1: Resetting Z-Wave to factory defaults 50
29: Updating firmware 51
29.1: Updating firmware of gateway 51
29.2: Updating firmware of Z-Wave devices 51
30: System report 52
30.1: The report includes information about 52
30.2: To generate system report 52
31: Backups 53
31.1: Creating cloud backups 53
31.2: Creating local backups 53
31.3: Downloading local backup file 53
31.4: Restoring backups 54
31.5: Restoring backup from the list 54
31.6: Restoring local backup from file 54
32: Diagnostics 54
32.1: There are 4 tabs 54
33: Voice Assistants 55
33.1: Google Assistant 55
33.2: Amazon Alexa 56
34: Energy Panel 57
34.1: Panel configuration 57
34.2: Billing period 57
34.3: Tariff 57
34.4: Expenses 58
34.5: History 58
34.6: Meters configuration 58
34.7: General tab 59

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34.8: Savings tab 59
34.9: Ecology tab 60
34.10: Scenes 60
35: Specifications 61
35.1: Technical data 61
35.2: Radio Communication 61
36: Product disposal 61
37: Declaration of conformity 62

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ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual describes the initial installation of
the smart home gateway.
Described are the most important functionalities
and capabilities.

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Important safety InformatIon
1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this manual carefully before
installing and operating the product.
!Warning!
• The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from not following the instructions. Store this manual in a
secure place for future reference.
• This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals.
• When wall-mounted, do not place the product higher than 2 meters
from the floor.
!Caution!
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify this product yourself.
Any repair should be performed only by an authorized service.
• This product is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outside!
• Do not expose this product to moisture, water, or other liquids. Never
place any water carrying vessels near the product.
• Do not use the product outside of the recommended temperature and
humidity ranges.
• Keep the product away from heat sources and do not place under
direct sunlight.
• Do not cover or place anything on the product.
• Do not connect cable longer than 3 meters to the USB port.
• Do not place the product in metal boxes or on metal surfaces for best
radio performance.

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DescrIptIon anD features
2: DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES
Gateway is the core element of the smart home system.
It enables the integration of smart home devices into a single system
to provide convenient control and a powerful automation platform. The
gateway is now even more secure, reliable, and versatile.
Features:
• Provides a reliable foundation for smart home system,
• Capable of controlling compatible devices using the following radio
standards:
»Z-WaveTM (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 PlusTM
certificate and should be compatible with such devices produced by
other manufacturers.