Philips Hadco ZoneScape 1-A Operator's manual

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ZoneScape 1-A
module documentation
*All specifications are subject to change

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Contents
Version History ......................................................................................................................... 3
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 3
Default settings.......................................................................................................................... 4
WIFI credential defaults ........................................................................................................ 4
Network Defaults................................................................................................................... 4
Serial Defaults........................................................................................................................ 5
Schedule Defaults.................................................................................................................. 6
Schedule Types ...................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting to the ZoneScape unit............................................................................................. 7
Setting ZoneScape unit / module Time and Date.................................................................. 7
ZoneScape APP Defaults........................................................................................................ 7
Configuring Schedules .............................................................................................................. 7
Configuring Specific Date schedules...................................................................................... 9
Configuring Daily Repeats schedule .................................................................................... 10
Configuring Weekly Repeats schedule ................................................................................ 11
Controlling the Lights Directly from the App......................................................................... 12
Pairing two or more ZoneScape units together ....................................................................... 12
Example scenario - two ZoneScape units paired to work together. ................................... 12
Connecting ZoneScape to WiFi Router................................................................................ 15
Configuring ZoneScape for wired connection to a Wireless LAN Router............................ 16
ZoneScape Customizations ..................................................................................................... 21
Naming custom Zones / defining button names................................................................. 21
Naming controllers / Units configured in the ZoneScape applications............................... 23
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 24
Control Buttons ................................................................................................................... 24
Ridgid conduit and connection for hard wire installation................................................... 25
ZoneScape Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................ 26
FAQ / Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 27

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Version History
Issue No
Date
Released
Description of Change
Owner
Notes
1.0
26/2/2016
Initial document release
GB/DO
1.1
3/3/2016
Pairing multiple units together
GB/DO
1.2
4/4/2016
Wired connection to a router
GB
1.3
6/4/2016
Zone naming and Controller naming
GB
1.4
7/4/2016
Updated Zone 4 / Button 4 default text
GB
1.5
8/4/2016
Changed ZoneScape icon
GB
1.6
4/5/2016
Updated Wired Configuration
GB
1.7
9/5/2016
Default baud rate settings
GB
1.8
16/6/2016
All on / All Off buttons ; Inputs / outputs
GB
1.9
27/6/2016
Wiring Diagram update
GB/JC
1.10
28/6/2016
AP Mode changes
GB/JL
1.11
4/7/2016
Wiring Diagram update
GB/JC
1.12
15/8/2016
Update / Pairing 2 or more units
GB
1.13
25/8/2016
Added Schedule Types
GB
1.14
25/8/2016
Formatting / Layout
GB
1.15
2/9/2016
Connecting ZoneScape to a WiFi router
GB/BC
Overview
The ZoneScape module is a programmable home automation module that provides
four relay outputs for connecting light groups / zones. The user will be able to
control independently four light groups / zones / per unit. Furthermore the user can
setup Schedules for every zone by connecting to the unit via the ZoneScape App for
Android or IOS.
Every single Zone can have Specific date trigger Schedule, Daily repeats schedule and
a Weekly repeats schedule. The ZoneScape modules allow connecting multiple units
together by setting the modules in a single IP network, and allowing the user to
control and setup schedules for all the modules in that network. The module
provides Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and it also has a Rj45 Ethernet connector,
that would allow connecting multiple ZoneScape modules together via a cable
Router or Switch.

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Default settings
Every ZoneScape unit is configured by default to serve a 802.11 b/g/n access point.
When in AP mode the ZoneScape Ethernet interface is switched off. If the user want
to use the interface, the network mode should be changed to either "Default" or
"Other" in order for the Ethernet interface to be enabled. The AP mode allows the
user to connect to the ZoneScape via WIFI and obtain an IPv4 address via DHCP.
WIFI credential defaults
SSID: ZoneScape_xxxx ( where xxxx is a number that identifies every Zonescape unit)
KEY: 12345678
Network Defaults
Every unit is configured to serve IPv4 addresses via DHCP. Once a device /
Smartphone connect to the unit via Wi-Fi the unit assigns an IP address to the
connected client via DHCP.
Every ZoneScape unit comes preconfigured with the following IP / PORT settings:
IP: 192.168.16.254
PORT: 8080
The above network parameters are needed for the ZoneScape app to communicate
with the ZoneScape hardware.
The above defaults can be changed via the unit's web configuration interface which
can be accessed by visiting http://192.168.16.254 .
The web configuration interface is password protected with the following defaults:
username : admin
password: admin
The Web configuration interface would allow pairing multiple ZoneScape units
together by setting one of the units in Wireless AP mode (default in every unit) and
the rest of the units in Client mode Wireless.

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Serial Defaults
* Every unit has a default serial settings for communication between the onboard
microcontroller and the WiFi module. These settings by default are:
57600,8,n,1
There are cases where after factory reset the serial settings are reset to 115200,8,n,1
and this can be seen on the module WEB configuration page @ 192.168.16.254 .
If the user encounters a 115200,8,n,1 setting after a factory reset, these values need
to be set to : 57600,8,n,1 in the module's web configuration page, as shown on the
screenshot below:

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Schedule Defaults
By default the ZoneScape unit / module comes with disabled Schedules. Once the
user connect to the unit the following Schedules can be set for every single Zone /
Relay for the target ZoneScape unit:
Specific Date Schedule
Daily repeats Schedule
Weekly repeats Schedule
Schedule Types
ZoneScape allows for configuring three types of schedules per zone. The following
schedules can be configured per zone (can be configured and will run
simultaneously) :
1x Specific Day Schedule (Date / Start time and End time)
1x Daily repeat Schedule (Repeat every day / Start time and End time)
1x Weekly repeats Schedule (Specify repeats on
MON,TUE,WED,THU,FRI,SAT,SUN / Start time and End time)
The table below show how many schedules can be configured in one ZoneScape unit:
Schedule Type
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Specific Day Schedule
√
√
√
√
Daily repeat Schedule
√
√
√
√
Weekly repeat Schedule
√
√
√
√
All the above can run simultaneously and in total every ZoneScape unit can have 12
schedules running simultaneously ( 4 Zones * 3 Schedules)
If the user tries to set a second schedule on top of a schedule type that has already
been set. The relevant schedule type will be *overwritten by the newly set schedule.
* Currently there is no notification implemented (Android and iOS Apps) that will
warn the user that a schedule exists and the user is about to overwrite an existing
schedule.

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Connecting to the ZoneScape unit
The following pre-requisites are required in order to connect and configure a
ZoneScape module / unit :
A connection via WIFI has to be established between the user's Smartphone
and the target ZoneScape unit / module
Depending on the Smartphone the user needs to have one of the ZoneScape
apps installed on his Smartphone either the ZoneScape App for IOS or the
ZoneScape Android application.
After a successful WIFI connection the user can simply start the ZoneScape App and
start controlling the ZoneScape Relays / Zones Directly via the App user interface, or
configure a Schedule for turning Zones on and off .
Setting ZoneScape unit / module Time and Date
Every time the ZoneScape app is started and if there is a established connection
between the user's Smartphone and the target ZoneScape module. The ZoneScape
app will send the Current Date and Time as well as the current Day of the Week and
those data will be recorded and stored into the ZoneScape unit non-volatile memory
and the time / date settings will be set to the on board Real-time clock of the
ZoneScape unit.
The above process is executed every time the user connects and starts the
ZoneScape app. The Time and Date , taken from the user's Smartphone is considered
to be the correct time/date setting as the Smartphone itself is synchronized once by
the GSM / 3G / 4G networks and also via NTP.
ZoneScape APP Defaults
The ZoneScape App for IOS and Android is configured by default to connect to a
single ZoneScape unit with the following default network parameters:
IP Address : 192.168.16.254
PORT: 8080
These parameters can be changed by tapping on the ZoneScape app "Settings" tab. If
a change is made in these settings the user will also have to apply the same changes
in the target ZoneScape module web configuration interface, so that both the
settings in the app and the settings in the module match, which is crucial for
establishing a connection between the APP and the module.
Configuring Schedules

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The ZoneScape modules allows the user to setup schedules for the Zones / Relays.
The Schedules can be set using the ZoneScape App for Android or IOS depending on
the user's Smartphone / Operating System.
The ZoneScape module Support the following type of schedules:
Specific date Schedule (turn ON and OFF of the relays / zones on a specific
date)
Daily repeat Schedules (turn ON and OFF of the relays / zones on a daily basis
/ every day repeats
Weekly repeats Schedule (turn ON and OFF of the relays / zones on specific
Weekdays e.g. MON, TUE, WED)
All of the above schedules are configured in the module via the ZoneScape App for
Android and / or IOS.
The App allows configuring of schedules via the "Schedule" tab.
Once the user tap on the "Schedule" tab he will be able to configure a schedule for
any of the Zones / Relays.
The procedure for configuring a Schedule for a Light / Zone / relay starts with the
selection of the target Light to be controlled. That can be done by tapping on the
"Select Light" field in the Schedule tab. After the User tap on the "Select Lights" field
from the Schedule tab, a new screen pops up where the user can select which lights
/ zones to configure for this specific schedule. The user can either select just one
light / zone , two , three or all the four lights / zones.

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Configuring Specific Date schedules
Configuring a Single / Specific date schedule is when the user want to trigger / turn
on and off one or more of the lights / zones on a
specific date and time. First the user needs to select a
target light / lights for this schedule. Once the light is
selected the "Single" submenu tab needs to be
selected (default). Then the user needs to select a start
date / time for this schedule and end date time for this
schedule. Then in order to send and apply the schedule
to the ZoneScape board the user needs to tap on the
"OK" button. The application will try to establish a
connection with the target ZoneScape board and once
established the configured schedule will be sent and
applied to the target ZoneScape board. Once the user
taps on the "OK button" a new progress dialog pops up
informing the user that the settings are being sent to
the target ZoneScape board. On a successful
transmission the dialog should close after a 1 - 2
seconds.
After a successful transmission the newly created schedule will appear in the list of
schedules tab as follows:
The List of schedules include all the configured schedules for the target ZoneScape
unit.

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Configuring Daily Repeats schedule
Configuring a Everyday repeats schedule is when the user want to trigger / turn on
and off on or more of the lights / zones on a daily basis
/ every day. First the user needs to select a target light
/ lights for this schedule. Once the light is selected the
"Everyday" submenu tab needs to be selected . Then
the user needs to select a start date / time for this
schedule and end date time for this schedule. Then in
order to send and apply the schedule to the
ZoneScape board the user needs to tap on the "OK"
button. The application will try to establish a
connection with the target ZoneScape board and once
established the configured schedule will be sent and
applied to the target ZoneScape board. Once the user
taps on the "OK button" a new progress dialog pops up
informing the user that the settings are being sent to
the target ZoneScape board. On a successful
transmission the dialog should close after a 1 - 2
seconds.
After a successful transmission the newly created schedule will appear in the list of
schedules tab as follows:
The List of schedules include all the configured schedules for the target ZoneScape
unit.

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Configuring Weekly Repeats schedule
Configuring a weekday repeats schedule is when the
user want to trigger / turn on and off one or more of
the lights / zones on a weekday basis . First the user
needs to select a target light / lights for this schedule.
Once the light is selected the "Every week" submenu
tab needs to be selected . Then the user needs to
select a start date / time for this schedule and end date
time for this schedule. Then the user selects on which
weekdays he needs the schedule triggered. Then in
order to send and apply the schedule to the ZoneScape
board the user needs to tap on the "OK" button. The
application will try to establish a connection with the
target ZoneScape board and once established the
configured schedule will be sent and applied to the
target ZoneScape board. Once the user taps on the
"OK button" a new progress dialog pops up informing
the user that the settings are being sent to the target ZoneScape board. On a
successful transmission the dialog should close after a 1 - 2 seconds.
After a successful transmission the newly created schedule will appear in the list of
schedules tab as follows:
The List of schedules include all the configured schedules for the target ZoneScape
unit.

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Controlling the Lights Directly from the App
The ZoneScape App provides a direct control and monitor of the ZoneScape module
relays / Light states. Once the user connects to the
module via Wi-FI and starts the app , the user can
control the zones / lights by directly tapping on the
buttons from the User Interface.
If the user has configured more than one ZoneScape
unit in the App, then to access the second ZoneScape
unit / module and to be able to control / monitor the
state of its Zones / Lights the user needs to slide left in
order to access the second configured unit in the
ZoneScape Application.
Pairing two or more ZoneScape units together
The current design of the ZoneScape module allows for pairing two or more units
together. The process involves accessing the ZoneScape unit web configuration
interface and setting IP addresses, net mask and ports in the respective
configuration web pages.
The maximum number of Paired / Connected ZoneScape units in one subnet is 255.
Example scenario - two ZoneScape units paired to work together.
By default the units are shipped in "WiFi Access Point
mode". The first unit should remain in Wi-Fi AP (Access
point by default) mode and the second unit is to be
configured in WIFI client mode (to connect to the first
unit in AP mode)
The Second unit has to be configured to connect to the
first unit that is in AP mode. The Second unit IP address
should be set in the same network as the first unit . By
doing this the second unit can be accessed via/through
the first unit. The user only needs to connect to the unit
that is in AP mode via his Smartphone and the
ZoneScape application.

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Example:
In the example Unit 1 and Unit 2 are names picked in order to provisionally name the
two units as one of the unit needs to change its mode from AP (by default) to Client.
Unit 1 (AP mode WiFi SSID Zonescape_8243 )
IP address: 192.168.16.254 (defaults)
PORT 8080 (defaults)
Unit 2 (client mode WiFi SSID ZoneScape_7899 )
IP address: 192.168.16.253
PORT 8080
Unit 2 (ZoneScape_7899 ) needs to be configured to connect to Unit 1
(Zonescape_8243 ) over WI-FI, using the WI-FI credentials used with Unit 1 (The SSID
and the KEY).
By default the credentials are:
SSID: ZoneScape_xxxx (where xxxx is a unique number that identifies the ZoneScape
unit. )
KEY: 12345678 ( the default WiFi password )
Once the above procedure is completed, then we can enter the Unit 2
(ZoneScape_7899 ) IP parameters in the ZoneScape Application settings tab and we
will have access to both of the units at the same time.
Configuring Unit 2 (ZoneScape_7899 ) in our example in Client mode includes:
1. Connecting to Unit 2 (ZoneScape_7899 ) via WIFI
2. Opening a web browser and pointing to the IP address 192.168.16.254
3. Entering the username and password - admin ; admin
The following page will be loaded:

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In order to pair unit 2(Client) to unit 1 (AP) in our example you need to change:
1. Net Mode - WIFI(CLIENT)-SERIAL should be Selected
2. SSID: You need to either enter "ZoneScape" in this field or click "scan" and
select ZoneScape from the scan results list.
3. Password: You need to enter the ZoneScape unit one key in this field
4. IP Type: Choose STATIC from the drop down selector.
5. IP Address : You need to enter an IP different to 192.168.16.254. In the
example below the IP 192.168.16.253 is selected.
6. Subnet Mask : Enter 255.255.255.0
7. Default Gateway: 192.168.16.254
8. Primary DNS Server: 192.168.16.254

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Connecting ZoneScape to WiFi Router
1) Locate Customer’s Router Gateway
With Smart Phone
Download App - IP Location I/O (or similar IP address app)
Connect to CUSTOMERS wifi;
Find wifi gateway via app (ex 192.168.1.1) -- write down/save for later
With PC (Windows)
Connect to CUSTOMERS wifi;
Search for cmd
Run cmd
Type ipconfig
Write down default gateway (ex 192.168.1.1)
2) Adjust ZoneScape Wifi Settings
Connect to ZONESCAPE wifi
Open web browser (ex. Safari, Chrome); Type 192.168.16.254 into the address
bar - Hit Enter/Go
Enter user / password = admin / admin
On the logged in webpage: Change netmode to wifi(client)-serial
For ssid hit scan, select the customer’s wifi name and press apply
Encrypt type remains (wpa2 aes)
Change the password to the customer’s wifi password
Change ip type to static - this will open up more settings.
Change ip address to first 3 sections of gateway, then .200 (xxx.xx.x.200). With
our example, it would be 192.168.1.200. Write down/save for use in step 3.
Subnet mask remains 255.255.255.0
Default gateway to xxx.xxx.x.x (gateway obtained in step 1)
Primary dns server to xxx.xxx.x.x (gateway obtained from step 1)
Secondary dns server remains 0.0.0.0
Click apply
You will lose connection to the device
3) Adjust ZoneScape App
Reconnect to the CUSTOMERS wifi
Open ZoneScape app on phone and go to Settings
Click on the unit to be connected
Change the ip address to first 3 sections of gateway, followed by .200
(xxx.xx.x.200) This will be the same as entered in step 2 for IP address.

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Save settings. Click OK to ZoneScape not being connected.
You are now set up and connected. Test light zones with app.
*notes
The static ip of xxx.xx.x.200 could be anything from 2-253. With our suggestion of
200, Residential properties should not have anything statically assigned to .200 and
operate fine. If this is being setup in a commercial setting, their IT/Network team
will need to be involved to properly set up a static connection between ZoneScape
and internet router that complies with their network system.
Configuring ZoneScape for wired connection to a Wireless LAN Router
Two or more ZoneScape units can be connected together using a standard RJ45
wired Ethernet connection to a 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wireless Router. In this case the
ZoneScape units are configured for wired mode, connected to the LAN interfaces of
the 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wireless Router . The Wireless Router provides the Wireless
access to all the units configured in the network. The Benefit of using a Wireless
router is that the router can be connected to the internet, allowing the user to
browse the internet and at the same time control and setup schedules for the
ZoneScape modules configured in that network.
Prerequisites:
- RJ45 Ethernet cables from each ZoneScape unit to the Wireless WiFi Router.
- A Standard 802.11 b/g/n/ac router with 2 or more Ethernet / RJ45 ports available.
- 2 or more ZoneScape units configured as per the description below
Setting up a ZoneScape unit in wired mode:
1. Connect to every ZoneScape unit via WiFi
2. Open a web browser and point to http://192.168.16.254
3. Enter the credentials in the popup window (admin:admin)
4. Select Default mode from the Net Mode selector
5. open the URL http://192.168.16.254/home.asp in your Web Browser
6. Click on "operation mode" on the left and select "Bridge" mode
7. Click on the Apply button
8. Wait 20 seconds for the unit to reboot and then visit again the URL
http://192.168.16.254/home.asp
9. Then enter the desired IP address as per the target router network in
"Internet Settings"->"LAN" settings on the above webpage
10. Click on the Apply button

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11. Wait 20 seconds for the unit to reboot. Now if you connect the
ZoneScape unit via Ethernet cable to the target WiFi router you should be
able to access ZoneScape via a WiFi connection to the router.
If you have entered incorrect settings, you will need to reset to factory defaults the
ZoneScape module by holding the "reset" button with a screwdriver for at least 10
seconds. After factory reset , please follow the steps from 1 - 11 and make sure that
you set ZoneScape in the same network as the WiFi 802.11 router. Below is a
example showing a configuration of ZoneScape in the 192.168.1.* network and a
wired connection to a TP-LINK wireless router.
Net Mode: Default
By default the ZoneScape WEB configuration interface can be accessed by visiting
http://192.168.16.254 and entering the default credentials - username: admin and
password: admin
If ZoneScape is not set in "Default" it should be set to "Default" from the Net Mode
dropdown menu.
Then the user needs to click on the "Apply Button" and wait for around 20 seconds
for the module to save settings and reboot.

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Configuring more units in the wired system includes connecting to every single unit
to be configured via WiFi and accessing its Web configuration interface for setting up
Network parameters, IP parameters, and Subnet mask.
In order to configure ZoneScape for Wired connection the user needs to access the
following URL in your browser, while connected to the ZoneScape module:
http://192.168.16.254/home.asp
Once the webpage loads the user needs to select "Operation mode" from the list of
available options as shown in the screenshot below:
The user needs to select "Bridge" mode and click on the "Apply Button" and wait for
around 20 seconds for the module to save settings and reboot. Once done the user
needs to reconnect to the ZoneScape unit and access once again the web
configuration page:
http://192.168.16.254/home.asp
From the web configuration the user needs to click on "Internet Settings" and then
on "LAN" as shown on the screenshot below:
In our particular configuration we will set ZoneScape with an IP address
192.168.1.254 . This IP address needs to be added in the IP Address field of the LAN
Settings page.

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Once added the user then needs to click "Apply Button" and wait for around 20
seconds for the module to save settings and reboot.
After configuring the target units the user has to physically connect the units via RJ45
Ethernet cable to the Wireless/LAN Router in the system and also set the unit's IP
parameters and ports in the ZoneScape App. Depending on the router the user may
need to configure its LAN settings. Below is a sample configuration for a TP-LINK
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n router.

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The user has to access the Wireless router network configuration parameters, and
set the LAN settings as follows:
IP Address : 192.168.1.2
Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
Then the user should configure a DHCP Server on the wireless interface to serve IP
addresses in the same network as the LAN interfaces, so that when connecting via a
Smartphone with Android or iOS the units are reachable.