FIBARO Home Center 3 User manual

Installation manual

This manual describes the first installation
of the Home Center 3 smart home gateway.
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how to configure them visit our website:

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Table of contents
Important safety information.........................
Installation....................................................
First configuration.........................................
Remote access............................................
Mobile apps.................................................
Specifications...............................................
Status indicators...........................................
Warranty terms and conditions.....................
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Buttons........................................................
Regulatory information..................................
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Alternative configuration................................8

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Read this manual carefully before
installing and operating the product.
Warning!
Important safety information
• 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 FIBARO 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 the product during operation.
• Do not place anything on the product.
• Do not connect cables longer than 3 meters to the interfaces.
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Note
• Do not place the product in metal boxes or on metal surfaces
for best radio performance.
• Create system backups regularly to prevent losing your system
configuration.
• Connect (LAN) interface to your local network only. Make sure your
local network is secure and can be accessed by trusted devices only.
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Using Ethernet cable (recommended)
1. Connect the gateway to your home’s Internet router using the provided
Ethernet cable.
2. Plug the provided power adapter into an outlet and connect it to
the gateway.
3. The gateway will turn on and indicator will turn copper.
Installation

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Using Wi-Fi only
1. Plug the provided power adapter into an outlet and connect it to
the gateway.
2. The gateway will turn on and indicator will turn copper.
3. Connect your computer to Wi-Fi network created by the gateway.
You will find Wi-Fi SSID (name) and password on the bottom
of the device.

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1. Scan the QR code and download the Yubii Home Center app.
2. Launch the application and follow the displayed instructions.
First configuration
Alternative configuration
1. Go to find.fibaro.com (use 10.42.0.1 if you connect to Wi-Fi network
created by the gateway and go to step 4).
2. List of all gateways in your home network will be displayed.
3. Click Open next to gateway you want to configure.
4. Choose your language.
5. Login with default credentials:
• Login: admin
• Password: admin
6. Configure the gateway by following steps in the Configuration Interface.

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To control the gateway with a mobile device, install the HomeCenter app.
You can download the Home Center mobile app here:
Remote access
Mobile apps
To control the gateway outside your house:
1. In your Internet browser go to id.cloud.fibaro.com.
2. Create an account.
3. Go to Remote Access and add your gateway.

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Power
Copper–powered
Internet
Copper–connected to Internet
Red–disconnected from Internet
LAN
Copper–connected to LAN
Fast pulsing copper–connecting to LAN
Wi-Fi
Copper–connected to Wi-Fi
Fast pulsing copper–connecting to Wi-Fi
Red–incorrect Wi-Fi password / other error
Green–Wi-Fi in Access Point mode
Installer
Copper–installer assigned
Green–remote support enabled
Red–installer not assigned
Recovery
Red–in Recovery Mode
Fast pulsing green–creating backup
Slow pulsing copper–update
available
Smart Home
Slow pulsing copper–adding mode
Fast pulsing copper–removing mode
3x green blink–adding successful
3x red blink–adding not successful
Security
Red–alarm armed
Green–alarm disarmed
Status indicators

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Power
Click Wake up
Hold for 5s Sleep mode
Hold for 15s Restart
Recovery
Hold during startup Put in Recovery mode
Hold for 10s, click when
and are blinking
green
Switch between Dynamic and Static IP:
• and blink yellow: IP set to Dynamic
• and blink green: IP set to Static
Hold for 20s, click when
and are blinking
red
Reset network settings:
• and blink red – settings reset
Buttons

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General information
Model FGHC3-001
CPU Quad-core Arm Cortex A53 (1.2 GHz)
RAM RAM 2 GB LPDDR3
Flash memory 8 GB eMMC
Power supply 12 V DC (adapter included)
Operating temperature 0-40°C
Operating humidity max. 75% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Network interface 10/100 (Base-T) Ethernet via RJ45 connector
USB 1 (2.0)
Power connector barrel connector 5.5mm x 2.5 mm (female)
Dimensions 220x140x35 mm
Specifications

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Radio Communication
Protocol Radio frequency band Max. transmitting power
Z-Wave
(500 series)
868.0-868.6 MHz *
869.7-870.0 MHz * +14 dBm
Wi-Fi
(802.11 b/g/n/a/ac)
2400.0-2483.5 MHz +20 dBm
5150.0-5250.0 MHz +14 dBm
433Mhz 433.05-434.04 Mhz +10 dBm
433.05-434.04 Mhz +14 dBm
868Mhz 868.0-869.65 MHz +10 dBm
ZigBee 2400.0-2483.5 MHz +10 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy 2400.0-2483.5 MHz +4 dBm
* Given frequencies are only for the European Union device version. For other device versions,
local regulations apply.