Nice Plug-Control Technical specifications

EN - Instructions and warnings for installation and use
Smart switch type E/F
Plug-Control
Nice

1WARNINGS AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• CAUTION! – This manual contains important instructions and warnings for personal safety. Carefully read all parts of this manual. If
in doubt, suspend installation immediately and contact Nice Technical Assistance.
• CAUTION! – Important instructions: keep this manual in a safe place to enable future product maintenance and disposal pro-
cedures.
• CAUTION! – All installation and connection operations must be performed exclusively by suitably qualified and skilled person-
nel with the unit disconnected from the mains power supply.
• CAUTION! – Any use other than that specied herein or in environmental conditions other than those stated in this manual is
to be considered improper and is strictly forbidden!
• The product’s packaging materials must be disposed of in full compliance with local regulations.
• Never apply modifications to any part of the device. Operations other than those specified may only cause malfunctions. The manufacturer
declines all liability for damage caused by makeshift modifications to the product.
• Never place the device near to sources of heat and never expose to naked flames. These actions may damage the product and cause
malfunctions.
• This product is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the product by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Make sure that children do not play with the product.
• The device is designed to operate in electrical home installation. Faulty connection or use may result in re or electric shock.
• Even when the device is turned off, voltage may be present at its terminals. Any maintenance introducing changes into the conguration of
connections or the load must be always performed with disabled fuse.
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Plug-Control is a universal, Z-Wave Plus™ compatible, remotely controlled outlet adapter. This device may be applied wherever you want to
control electrical devices with up to 2500W load.
Plug-Control is equipped with a power and energy metering function. It uses a LED ring to visualize the current load with colour changing il-
lumination and operating mode. This is the smallest and most attractive device of this type available in the world.
Plug-Control may be operated using the B-button located on its casing or via any Z-Wave compatible controller.
Main features of Plug-Control:
• Compatible with any Z-Wave™ or Z-Wave Plus™ Controller.
• Supports protected mode (Z-Wave network security mode) with AES-128 encryption.
• Extremely easy installation - simply plug the device into the mains socket.
• Works as a Z-Wave signal repeater.
• Active power and energy consumption metering.
• Current value of the load and operating mode are indicated by the multi-colour LED ring.
Plug-Control is a fully compatible Z-Wave Plus™ device.
This device may be used with all devices certied with the Z-Wave Plus certicate and should be compatible with such devices
produced by other manufacturers. All non-battery operated devices within the network will act as repeaters to increase reliability
of the network. The device is a Security Enabled Z-Wave Plus product and a Security Enabled Z-Wave Controller must be used in
order to fully utilize the product.
3BASIC ACTIVATION
Do not put one Plug-Control into another.
1. Plug the device into a socket nearby the main Z-Wave controller.
2. Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see the controller’s manual).
3. Quickly, triple click the B-button located on the casing.
4. Wait for the device to be added to the system.
5. Successful adding will be conrmed by the controller.
6. Plug a device you want to control into Plug-Control.
7. Test the device by turning it on and off using the B-Button.
B-button

Notes:
• When powered, the device will indicate Z-Wave status with colour of LED ring:
»Green - the device is already added to the Z-Wave network.
»Red - the device is not added to any Z-Wave network.
• Socket used for Plug-Control should be easily accessible.
4ADDING THE DEVICE
• Adding in security mode must be performed up to 2 meters from the controller.
• In case of problems with adding the device, please reset the device and repeat the adding procedure.
Adding (Inclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add the device to existing Z-Wave network.
To add the device to the Z-Wave network:
1. Plug the device into a socket nearby the main Z-Wave controller.
2. The LED ring will glow red signalling not being added (reset or remove the device otherwise).
3. Set the main controller in (security/non-security) add mode (see the controller’s manual).
4. Quickly, triple click the B-button located on the casing.
5. Wait for the adding process to end.
6. Successful adding will be conrmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
5REMOVING THE DEVICE
Removing (Exclusion) - Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.
To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:
1. Place Plug-Control within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
2. Identify the S1 switch.
3. Set the main controller in remove mode (see the controller’s manual).
4. Quickly, three times press the S1 switch.
5. Wait for the removing process to end.
6. Successful removing will be conrmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
Notes Removing Plug-Control from the Z-Wave network restores all the default parameters of the device, but does not reset power metering
data.
6OPERATING THE DEVICE
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not operate the device with wet or moist hands.
6.1 - Controlling Plug-Control using the B-button
Plug-Control is equipped with a B-button, which allows to use the menu and additionally perform the following actions:
• 1x click: turn controlled device ON/OFF, confirm selected menu option (if menu is active)
• 3x click: add/remove the device to/from a Z-Wave network
• Holding: enter/navigate through menu
B-button

6.2 - Visual indications
Plug-Control is equipped with a LED ring, signalling sensor’s operating modes and current active power consumption. In addition the visual
indicator may inform of the Z-Wave network range.
Visual indicator ring signalling modes:
1. By default, when the device is turned ON, the colour will vary depending on the current active power consumption.
2. Once inserted to mains socket the device signals Z-Wave network inclusion status with blink (green - added, red - not added).
3. Menu position is signalled with assigned illumination colour.
4. Ongoing software update is signalled with cyan blinking.
5. Range of the Z-Wave network with colour depending on type of communication or the lack of it (only in range tester mode).
6.3 - Menu
Menu allows to perform Z-Wave network actions. In order to use the menu:
1. Press and hold the B-button.
2. Wait for the device to indicate desired position with a colour:
• GREEN - erase energy consumption memory
• VIOLET - Z-Wave network’s range test
• YELLOW - device reset
3. Release the B-button.
4. Click the B-button to conrm selection.
Note. Menu is preceded by two white ashes of the LED ring 6 seconds after the B-button is pressed.
6.4 - Disabling visual indicator
Visual indication ring may be turned off for status signalling (turned ON/OFF, power consumption). That means each status change will be
signalled by a short white blink of the ring. Disabling it will not change operation of the device. To disable the LED ring:
1. Insert Plug-Control in a socket.
2. Press and hold the B-button for about 3 seconds.
3. Release the B-button after LED ring starts pulsing white.
4. To restore visual indications perform above procedure again.
Note. Disabling the LED ring indications will also affect alarm signalization.
6.5 - Resetting the device to factory defaults
Reset procedure allows to restore the device back to its factory settings, which means all information about the Z-Wave controller and user
conguration will be deleted.
1. Make sure the device is powered.
2. Press and hold the B-button.
3. Wait for the LED ring to glow yellow (3rd menu position).
4. Release the B-button.
5. Click the B-button once to conrm selection.
6. After few seconds the device will restart with factory settings, which is signalled with the red ring colour.
Note. Resetting the device is not the recommended way of removing the device from the Z-Wave network. Use reset procedure only if the
primary controller is missing or inoperable. Certain device removal can be achieved by the procedure of removing described in chapter “6.
Removing the device”.
7POWER AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Plug-Control allows to monitor the active power and energy consumption. Data is sent to the main Z-Wave controller, e.g. Home Center. Mea-
suring is carried out by the most advanced micro-controller technology, assuring maximum accuracy and precision.
Electric active power - power that energy receiver is changing into a work or a heat. The unit of active power is Watt [W].
Electric energy - energy consumed by a device through a time period. Consumers of electricity in households are billed by suppliers on the
basis of active power used in given unit of time. Most commonly measured in kilowatt-hour [kWh]. One kilowatt-hour is equal to one kilowatt
of power consumed over period of one hour, 1kWh = 1000Wh.
1kWh = 1000Wh.
Resetting consumption memory
Plug-Control allows to erase stored consumption data (turning it off/on or removing it from the socket will not erase consumption):
1. Make sure the device is powered.
2. Press and hold the B-button.
3. Release the B-button when the LED ring glows green (1st menu position).
4. Press the B-button briey.

8ASSOCIATIONS
Association (linking devices) - direct control of other devices within the Z-Wave system network e.g. Dimmer, Relay Switch, Roller Shutter
or scene (may be controlled only through a Z-Wave controller).
The association enables Plug-Control to control directly a device included in Z-Wave network e.g. other Dimmer, Relay Switch, Roller Shutter
or scene (may be controlled only through a Z-Wave controller).
• Association ensures direct transfer of control commands between devices, is performed without participation of the main controller and
requires associated device to be in the direct range.
• 2nd association group commands are sent only in case of manual operation through the B-button.
• 3rd association group commands are sent automatically, depending on parameters 21, 22, 23 and 24.
Plug-Control provides the association of three groups:
1st Association Group – “Lifeline” reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default).
2nd Association Group – “On/Off (Button)” devices in this group will be switched on or off when relay status is changed using the B-button
(uses Basic command class).
3rd Association Group – “On/Off (Power)” devices in this group will be switched on or off depending on the current load (uses Basic command
class).
Plug-Control in 2nd and 3rd group allows to control up to 10 regular or multichannel devices per an association group. “LifeLine” group is
reserved solely for the controller and hence only 1 node can be assigned.
It is not recommended to associate more than 10 devices in general, as the response time to control commands depends on the number of
associated devices. In extreme cases, system response may be delayed.
9Z-WAVE RANGE TEST
The device has a built in Z-Wave network main controller’s range tester.
• To make Z-Wave range test possible, the device must be added to the Z-Wave controller. Testing may stress the network, so it is recom-
mended to perform the test only in special cases.
• Communication mode of Plug-Control may switch between direct and one using routing, especially if the device is on the limit of the direct
range.
Follow the below instructions to test the main controller’s range:
1. Press and hold the B-button.
2. Wait for the LED ring to glow violet (2nd menu position).
3. Release the B-button.
4. Click the B-button once to conrm selection.
5. Visual indicator will indicate the Z-Wave network’s range (range signalling modes described below).
6. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the B-button briey.
Z-Wave range tester signalling modes:
Visual indicator pulsing green - Plug-Control attempts to establish a direct communication with the main controller. If a direct communica-
tion attempt fails, the device will try to establish a routed communication, through other modules, which will be signalled by visual indicator
pulsing yellow.
Visual indicator glowing green - Plug-Control communicates with the main controller directly.
Visual indicator pulsing yellow - Plug-Control tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules
(repeaters).
Visual indicator glowing yellow - Plug-Control communicates with the main controller through the other modules. After 2 seconds the
device will retry to establish a direct communication with the main controller, which will be signalled with visual indicator pulsing green.
Visual indicator pulsing violet - Plug-Control does communicate at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves
successful it will be conrmed with a yellow glow. It’s not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
Visual indicator glowing red - Plug-Control is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device
(repeater).

10 ADVANCED PARAMETERS
Plug-Control allows to customize its operation to user’s needs. The settings are available in the interface of the Z-Wave controller.
Table A3 - Plug-Control - Advanced parameters
Parameter: 1. “Always On” mode
Description: In this mode Plug-Control will turn on connected device permanently and will stop reacting to attempts of turning
it off (through Z-Wave network or pushing the B-button).
“Always On” function turns Plug-Control into a power and energy meter. Connected device will not be turned off
upon receiving an alarm frame from another Z-Wave device (parameter 31 will be ignored).
In “Always on” mode, connected device may be turned off after exceeding the power dened in parameter 3 or in
case of detecting current greater than 110% of rated current. In such cases, connected device can be turned on
again by pushing the B-button or sending a control frame. By default, overload protection is inactive.
Available settings: 0 - function inactive
1 - function activated
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 2. Remember device status before the power failure
Description: This parameter determines how Plug-Control will react in the event of power supply failure (e.g. power outage or
taking out from the electrical outlet).
After the power supply is back on, Plug-Control can be restored to previous state or remain switched off.
This parameter is ignored in „Always On” mode - the device automatically turns ON after plugging it into the
socket.
Available settings: 0 - device remains switched off
1 - device restores the state from before the power failure
Default setting: 1 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 3. Overload safety switch
Description: This function allows to turn off the controlled device in case of exceeding the dened power. Controlled device will
be turned off even if “Always On” function is active (parameter 1).
Controlled device can be turned back on via B-button or sending a control frame. By default this function is inac-
tive.
CAUTION! - The device has a protection that will turn the load off in the case of detecting current greater than
110% of rated current (>12A). It is a safety function and it cannot be turned off. After its activation the load can
be turned on back again by pressing the B-button or sending a control frame. This function is independent of
overload safety switch set in the parameter no. 3.
Available settings: 0 - function inactive
10-30000 (1.0-3000.0W, step 0.1W) - power threshold
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 10. High priority power report
Description: This parameter determines the minimum percentage change in active power that will result in sending power
report to the main controller with the highest priority in the Z-Wave network.
By default, Plug-Control immediately sends the power report if the power load changes by 80%.
Available settings: 1-99 - power change in percent
100 - reports are disabled
Default setting: 80 (80%) Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 11. Standard power report
Description: This parameter determines the minimum percentage change in active power that will result in sending power
report to the main controller
Compared to parameter 10, the maximum number of reports sent is reduced (parameter 12) to 5 in a specied
time interval. In addition, the reports are not sent in mode, which may result in overloading the Z-Wave network.
By default changes in power load may be reported up to 5 times per 30 seconds, when power load changes by
15%.
Available settings: 1-99 - power change in percent
100 - reports are disabled
Default setting: 15 (15%) Parameter size: 1 [byte]

Parameter: 12. Power reporting interval
Description: This parameter denes the time interval of sending at most 5 standard power reports when the power changes by
the value set in parameter 11. The higher the value of parameter 12, the fewer reports the device will send.
By default Plug-Control sends up to 5 reports each 30 seconds, provided the power load changes by 15%.
Available settings: 5-600 (in seconds)
Default setting: 30 (30s) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 13. Energy reporting threshold
Description: This parameter species the minimum change in energy consumption (in relation to the previously reported), that
will result in sending a new report.
Available settings: 0 - energy reports inactive
1-500 (0.01-5kWh, step 0.01kWh) - threshold
Default setting: 10 (0.1kWh) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 14. Power and energy periodic reports
Description: This parameter denes time period between independent reports sent when changes in power load have not
been recorded or if changes are insignicant. By default reports are sent every hour.
Available settings: 0 - periodic reports inactive
5-32400 (in seconds)
Default setting: 3600 (1h) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 15. Measuring energy consumed by Plug-Control itself
Description: This parameter determines whether power metering should include the amount of power consumed by Plug-
Control itself. Results are being added to the value of power consumed by controlled device.
Available settings: 0 - function inactive
1 - function activated
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 20. Control of „On/Off (Button)” association group (2) devices
Description: Controlling devices with the B-Button. This parameter is inactive in “Always On” mode (parameter 1).
Control as Plug-Control:
• switching Plug-Control on – switch the devices on (parameter 24)
• switching Plug-Control off – switch the devices off (parameter 24)
Control opposite to Plug-Control:
• switching Plug-Control on – switch the devices off
• switching Plug-Control off – switch the devices on
Available settings: 0 - control as Plug-Control
1 - control opposite to Plug-Control
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 21. DOWN value - „On/Off (Power)” association group (3)
Description: Lower power threshold, used in parameter 23. DOWN value cannot be higher than a value specied in parameter
22.
Available settings: 0-24900 (0.0-2490.0W, step 0.1W)
Default setting: 300 (30W) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 22. UP value - „On/Off (Power)” association group (3)
Description: Upper power threshold, used in parameter 23. UP value cannot be lower than a value specied in parameter 21.
Available settings: 100-25000 (10.0-2500.0W, step 0.1W)
Default setting: 500 (50W) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]

Parameter: 23. The response after exceeding dened power values
Description: This parameter denes the way that 3rd association group devices are controlled. Depends on the actual mea-
sured power (as parameters 21 and 22 settings).
Available settings: 1 - turn the associated devices ON, once the power drops below DOWN value (parameter 21)
2 - turn the associated devices OFF, once the power drops below DOWN value (parameter 21)
3 - turn the associated devices ON, once the power rises above UP value (parameter 22)
4 - turn the associated devices OFF, once the power rises above UP value (parameter 22)
5 - combination of 1 and 4.
Turn the associated devices ON, once the power drops below DOWN value (parameter 21).
Turn the associated devices OFF, once the power rises above UP value (parameter 22).
6 - combination of 2 and 3.
Turn the associated devices OFF, once the power drops below DOWN value (parameter 21).
Turn the associated devices ON, once the power rises above UP value (parameter 22).
Default setting: 6 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 24. SWITCH ON value - „On/Off” association groups
Description: The value of BASIC SET command frame sent to the devices associated in „On/Off” association groups (2, 3).
„On/Off (Button)” association group - in accordance with parameter 20.
„On/Off (Power)” association group - in accordance with parameter 23.
Available settings: 0-99 or 255
Default setting: 255 Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 30. Active alarms
Description: Dene Z-Wave network alarms to which Plug-Control will respond.
Available settings: 1 - general alarm
2 - smoke alarm
4 - CO alarm
8 - CO2 alarm
16 - high temperature alarm
32 - ood alarm
Default setting: 63 (all) Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 31. Response to alarm frames
Description: This parameter denes how Plug-Control will respond to alarms (device’s status change).
In case of values 1 or 2 Plug-Control is operating normally and LED ring signals an alarm through time dened in
parameter 32 or until the alarm is cancelled.
In case of values 5 to 50 Plug-Control does not report status change, power changes, ignores BASIC SET com-
mand frames. After time dened in parameter 32 or after the alarm cancellation, connected device is set to the
previous state.
Available settings: 0 - no reaction,
1 - turn connected device on
2 - turn connected device off
5-50 (0.5-5.0s, step 0.1s) - cyclically change device state with set period
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 32. Alarm state duration
Description: This parameter species the duration of alarm state. If a device sending an alarm frame through the Z-Wave net-
work sets alarm duration as well, this settings are ignored.
Available settings: 1-32400 (in seconds)
Default setting: 600 (10min) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 40. Power load for violet colour
Description: This parameter determines maximum active power value, which when exceeded, causes the LED ring ash violet.
Function is active only when parameter 41 is set to 1 or 2.
Available settings: 1000-30000 (100.0-3000.0W, step 0.1W)
Default setting: 25000 (2500W) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]

Parameter: 41. LED ring colour when controlled device is on
Description: When set to 1 or 2, LED ring colour will change depending on active power and parameter 40. Other colours are
set permanently and do not depend on power consumption.
Available settings: 0 - illumination turned off completely
1 - colour changes continuously depending on active power
2 - colour changes in steps depending on active power
3 - white, 4 - red, 5 - green, 6 - blue, 7 - yellow
8 - cyan, 9 - magenta
Default setting: 1 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 42. LED ring colour when controlled device is off
Description: This parameter denes the illumination colour after turning off.
Available settings: 0 - illumination turned off completely
1 - LED ring is illuminated with a colour corresponding to the last measured power, before the controlled device
was turned off
3 - white, 4 - red, 5 - green, 6 - blue, 7 - yellow
8 - cyan, 9 - magenta
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 43. LED ring colour at the Z-Wave network alarm detection
Description: This parameter denes the illumination colour in case of Z-Wave alarm.
Available settings: 0 - illumination turned off completely
1 - no change in colour. LED ring colour is determined by settings of parameters 41 or 42
2 - LED ring ashes red/blue/white
3 - white, 4 - red, 5 - green, 6 - blue, 7 - yellow
8 - cyan, 9 - magenta
Default setting: 2 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter: 50. Associations in Z-Wave network security mode
Description: This parameter denes how commands are sent in specied association groups: as secure or non-secure. Pa-
rameter is active only in Z-Wave network security mode. This parameter does not apply to 1st „Lifeline” group.
Available settings: 0 - none of the groups sent as secure
1 - 2nd group sent as secure
2 - 3rd group sent as secure
3 - 2nd and 3rd group sent as secure
Default setting: 3 Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Available settings: 0 - periodic reports are disabled
1-32000 (1-32000s) - report interval
Default setting: 3600 (1h) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 59. Periodic energy reports
Description: This parameter determines in what time interval the periodic energy reports are sent to the main controller.
Available settings: 0 - periodic reports are disabled
1-32000 (1-32000s) - report interval
Default setting: 3600 (1h) Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter: 60. Measuring energy consumed by the device itself
Description: This parameter determines whether energy metering should include the amount of energy consumed by the
device itself. Results are being added to energy reports for rst endpoint.
Available settings: 0 - function inactive
1 - function active
Default setting: 0 Parameter size: 1 [byte]

Notes:
• Overload safety switch functionality is not an overload safety protection nor a short circuit protection. Circuit needs additional short circuit
and overload protection!
• In extreme cases, reports may be sent every second if rapid and significant power load changes occur. Frequent reporting may overload
the Z-Wave network so values of parameters 10 and 11 should reflect significant changes in power load only.
• Setting parameter 24 to appropriate value will result in:
»0 - turning off associated devices,
»1-99 - forcing level of associated devices,
»255 - setting associated devices to the last remembered state or turning them on.
• If “Always On” function is active (parameter 1), settings of parameter 31 are ignored.
• The alarm may be cancelled by pressing and holding the B-button.