Popp KFOB-C User manual

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KFOB-C Remote-Control
Manual
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KFOB-C Remote-Control - Manual
Quick Start........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Product Description ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Installation Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Behavior within the Z-Wave Network.................................................................................................................................. 6
Child Protection ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Wake Up Intervals – How to communicate with the device................................................................................................ 6
Node Information Frame ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
LED Control......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Associations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Set and Unset Associations to Actuators............................................................................................................................ 7
Configuration Parameters ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................................................10
Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms............................................................................................................................... 10
Disposal Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Support .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Quick Start
This wireless Z–Wave remote controller can act in two different modes that are activated with the first configuration
action after factory default:
1. Pushing Button 1 for one sec. (red/green blink) adds the KFOB to an existing network as secondary
controller.
oThe four buttons will send activate 4 different scenes (Central Scene Command) in the central
gateway (For this a Z-Wave control center is required. In an existing Z-Wave network the KFOB
is able to control up to 4 different scenes with its four buttons.)
2. Pushing Button 3 for one sec. (green blink) adds a new Z-Wave actuator device to the KFOB who
becomes the primary controller of this new network.
oThe KFOB can even control devices without a central controller and will become primary
controller of an own Z-Wave network. The connected new device (actuator) can be controlled
using the two buttons left (Button 1 = up/on/open, Button 3 = down/off/closed).
After the first action you can further manage (add/remove more devices when primary; wakeup; reset to default) and
configure the KFOB using the management mode. To activate this management mode push all four buttons for one
second simultaneously (green blinks slowly). The buttons will have different functions then.
The device is battery-operated and can be mounted on every flat and dry surface.
Product Description
The KFOB remote controller is a 4 button Z-Wave device capable to act both as primary or secondary controller. The
four buttons can control other Z-Wave devices such as switches, dimmer and even door locks directly. Various
options – configurable by Z-Wave configuration commands – define the actions and the commands used for this
control. It is possible to use two sets of buttons (one for on/open/up and one for off/closed/down) or four single buttons
to control four different groups of devices.
The KFOB controller also allows triggering scenes in a central controller. Again different modes can be configured
to adapt to the various implementations of scenes in different central controllers in the market. Control options also
include special modes like „all on/off“ or always controlling the Z-Wave device in proximity to the controller.

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The device supports secure communication when included with enhanced security option and when communicating
to a device also supporting enhanced security option. Otherwise the device will automatically turn into normal
communication to maintain backward compatibility.
Installation Guidelines
The device comes ready to use with a battery already installed.
For battery change the device needs to be opened by removing the three little screws
on the backside of the device. Use a screwdriver or any other usable device to gently
push out the battery as shown on the picture. During reassembly watch the position of
the white rubber and make sure the silver buttons fi t exactly into the nipples of the
rubber.
The device can be operated in two different modes. These modes are activated with the first configuration action after
factory default:
1. Pushing Button 1 for one sec. (red/green blink) adds the KFOB to an existing network as secondary
controller.
oThe four buttons will send activate 4 different scenes (Central Scene Command) in the central
gateway (For this a Z-Wave control center is required. In an existing Z-Wave network the KFOB
is able to control up to 4 different scenes with its four buttons.)
2. Pushing Button 3 for one sec. (green blink) turns the KFOB into inclusion status and a Z-Wave actuator
can be added to the wireless network. Consult the manual of the new device how to start the inclusion
process (e.g. pushing local inclusion button three times).
oThe KFOB can even control devices without a central controller and will become primary
controller of an own Z-Wave network. The connected new device (actuator) can be controlled
using the two buttons left (Button 1 = up/on/open, Button 3 = down/off/closed).
When the KFOB is primary controller the very first device included will be automatically put into button group A (left
buttons 1 and 3) and the command set will change according to the rules just mentioned. All other devices need to be
put in button groups manually.
Management Mode
After the first action you can further manage (add/remove more devices when primary; wakeup; reset to default) and
configure the KFOB using the management mode. To activate this management mode push all four buttons for one
second simultaneously (green blinks slowly). The buttons will have different functions:
When in Secondary Controller Mode:
•Push Button 1: Start Learn Mode. This allows to be removed or re-added from/to a network
•Push Button 2: Manually wakeup the device and issue a ‘Node Information Frame’
•Push Button 3 followed by Button 4 for 5 Seconds: Reset to Factory Defaults
When in Primary Controller Mode:
•Push Button 2: Manually wakeup the device and issue a ‘Node Information Frame’
•Push Button 3: Activate Primary controller mode. After this you must select the action as primary controller with
another short click on one of the buttons:
oButton 1: Start inclusion of a Z-Wave device
oButton 2: Start forced-unsecure inclusion
Add as
secondary
controller
Add new
device to
controller
(primary
controller then)

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oButton 3: Start exclusion of a Z-Wave device (Consult the manual of the new device how to start the
exclusion process.)*
oButton 4: Start handover of primary controller role to different controller
oButton 4 for 5 seconds: Reset to factory defaults
•Pushing Button 4: Here you can assign wireless actuators to the button control group A (left pair) or group B
(right pair):
oOnce you clicked button 4 select the button pair you wish the new device being controlled (group A: either
button 1 or button 3; group B: either button 2 or button 4). Then issue a Node Information Frame of the
device you have already included and you want to control with the selected button group.
*Removing a device from the network means that it is turned back into factory default status. This process can also
exclude devices from its previous network.
Attention: For convenience reasons some special short cut apply IF and only IF the KFOB is the primary controller
of the network: The first device included into a button group will define the commands sent out by this group
regardless of the default value of the configuration parameters 11-14. If the device is a door lock the button group will
turn into door lock control (value=7). For dimmers and motor controls the value changes into Multilevel Switch Control
(value=1). All other devices will turn the button group into Basic Control (value=2). All configuration values can be
changed if needed.
Shift primary role to a different controller
The device can hand over its primary role to another controller and become secondary controller. Turn into
management mode by pressing all four buttons for 1 second. The green LED will start blinking slowly. Now hit button 3
to activate the primary controller functions. The green LED will blink faster. Now hit button 4 to turn the controller into
primary shift mode. Consult the manual of the new device how to start the primary shift process for the new primary
controller.
Advanced Configuration for Advanced Users
The function of the KFOB can be further enhanced by changing configuration options: Using the configuration
parameters 1 and 2 you can change the number of control groups for direct control of actuators (e.g. adapter plug or
lamp). Please refer to the description of the configuration parameters for details.
The configuration parameters 11…14 allow changing commands the controller will send out on button press. With this
it’s possible e.g. to issue scene trigger when in primary mode or direct control of device when in secondary mode.
Furthermore the value 5 on the parameters allows changing the device into a configuration where it supports old
legacy gateway not able to handle the Central Scene Triggering Commands yet.
Note: If you fear you got lost in changing configuration parameters just perform a reset to factory default.
Button Modes
4 Groups are controlled with single button (parameter 1/2 = 0)
The four buttons 1-4 control one single control group each: 1→A, 2→B,
3→C, 4→D. Single click turns devices in the control group on, double
click turns them off. Click and hold can be used for dimming.

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2 Groups are controlled with two buttons (parameter 1/2 = 1)
The buttons 1 and 3 control the control group A (button 1 turns on,
button 3 turns off), the buttons 2 and 4 control the control group B
(button 2 turns on, button 4 turns off). In case dimmers are controlled,
holding down the larger button will dim up, holding down the smaller
button will dim down the load. Releasing the button will stop the
dimming function.
4 Groups are controlled with two buttons and double click
(parameter 1/2 = 2)
This mode enhances the previous mode and allows to control two
further control groups C and D using double clicks. The devices
supports 8 different operating modes – this means the kind of
commands sent out when pushing a button. Operating modes either
directly control other devices or they issue various scene activation
commands to a central controller.
The device supports 8 different operating modes – this means the kind
of commands sent out when pushing a button. Operating modes either
directly control other devices or they issue various scene activation
commands to a central controller.
Operating modes for direct device control are:
•Direct control of associated devices with On/Off/Dim commands (parameter 11...14 = 1). Devices are
controlled using Basic Set On/Off commands and Switch-Multilevel Dim Start/Stop. This mode implements
communication pattern 7**.
•Direct control of associated devices with only On/Off commands (parameter 11...14 = 2). Devices are
controlled using only Basic Set On/Off commands. On dimming Up event On is sent, on dimming Down Off is
sent. This mode also implements communication pattern 7**.
•Switch-All commands (parameter 11...14 = 3). In this mode all neighboring devices will receive Switch-All set
On/Off command and interpret it according to their membership in Switch-All groups. This mode implements
communication pattern 7**.
•Direct control of devices in proximity (parameter 11...14 = 6). Basic Set and Switch-Multilevel Dim commands
are sent to a device in proximity (50...100 cm) from the controller. Attention: In case there are more than one
Z-Wave devices nearby all these devices may be switched. For this reason the proximity function should be
handled with care. This mode implements communication pattern 7**.
•Door lock control (parameter 11...14 = 7). This mode allows direct control (open/close) of electronic door locks
using secure communication. The mode implements communication pattern 7**.
Operating modes for scene activation are:
•Direct activation of preconfigured scenes (parameter 11...14 = 5). Associated devices in an association group
are controlled by individual commands defined by Z-Wave command class „Scene Controller Configuration“. This
mode enhances mode direct control of associated devices with On/Off/Dim commands and implements
communication patterns 6 and 7**. Please turn the button mode to „separate“ to allow different a scene ID on
every button.
•Scene activation in IP gateway (parameter 11...14 = 4). If configured correctly the buttons can trigger a scene in
a gateway. The scene number triggered is a combination of the group number and the action performed on the
button and has always two digits. The group number defines the upper digit of the scene number, the action the
lower digit.
•The following actions are possible:
1 On | 2 = Off | 3 = Dim Up Start | 4 = Dim Down Start | 5 = Dim Up Stop | 6 = Dim Down Stop

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Example: Clicking/double clicking the button will issue scene triggers, scene 11 (button 1 click, event on), scene
12 (button double click 1, event off, single button control is used in this example)
•Activation of central scenes (parameter 11...14 = 8, default). Z-Wave Plus introduces a new process for scene
activation – the central scene control. Pushing a button and releasing a button send a certain command to the
central controller using the lifeline association group. This allows reacting both on button push and button release.
This mode implements communication patterns 6 but requires a central gateway supporting
Z-Wave Plus.
**Communication pattern 7: Remote controls control actuators; Communication pattern 6: Remote controls cause
events in a static controller, which can be uses for scene control for example
Attention: The KFOB is designed for the modern Z-Wave Plus style scene activation using "Central Scene
Command". If you want to support the legacy controllers such as VERA you need to reconfigure it for this.
Please go to www.z-wave.info/service to find the appropriate tutorials.
Factory Reset
The device can be set back to factory defaults without performing an exclusion process. Please execute the following
steps:
1. Turn the device into management mode
2. Click on button 3
3. Keep button 4 pushed for 5 seconds. For first 5 seconds the green LED will blink, then it turns into
long-red/short-green blinking until reset is complete.
Please use this procedure only if the device is secondary controller and the primary controller is missing or otherwise
inoperable.
Behavior within the Z-Wave Network
On factory default the device does not belong to any Z-Wave network. The device needs to join an existing wireless
network to communicate with the devices of this network. This process is called Inclusion. Devices can also leave a
network. This process is called Exclusion. Both processes are initiated by the primary controller of the Z-Wave
network. This controller will be turned into exclusion respective inclusion mode. Please refer to your primary controller’s
manual on how to turn your controller into inclusion or exclusion mode. Only if the primary controller is in inclusion or
exclusion mode, this device can join or leave the network. Leaving the network – i.e. being excluded – sets the device
back to factory default.
If the device already belongs to a network, follow the exclusion process before including it in your network. Otherwise
inclusion of this device will fail. If the controller being included was a primary controller, it has to be reset first.
Please check the instructions in the quick start section how to include and exclude the device from a network.
Child Protection
The device can be turned into a child protection mode. In this mode all local operation is disabled. The child protection
mode MUST be turned on wirelessly. However in protected by sequence mode it is possible to unlock the device for
local operation by pressing any button within 5 seconds. The unlock-state will last for 5 seconds.
Wake Up Intervals – How to communicate with the device
This device is battery operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time to save battery life time.
Communication with the device is limited. In order to communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in
the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices and store commands that can’t be
received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller, communication may become impossible and/or the battery
life time is significantly decreased.
This device will wake up regularly and announce the wake up state by sending out a so-called Wake Up Notification.
The controller can then empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with the desired wake up

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interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by a static controller this controller will usually
perform all necessary configurations. The wake up interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery life time and the
desired responses of the device.
The device will stay awake right after inclusion for 10 seconds allowing the controller to perform certain configuration. It
is possible to manually wake up the device by pushing button 2 in management mode. The minimum allowed wake up
time is 240s but it is strongly recommended to define a much longer interval since the only purpose of a wake up
should be the reporting of the battery status or an update of the child protection settings. The device has a periodic
wake up function however this function is disabled by the configuration parameter #25. This will protect the battery in
case the controller is accidently configuring a wake up interval. A wake up of the KFOB outside the range of the
controller will lead to lots of unsuccessful communication attempts draining the battery. Defining node ID of 0 as a
destination of the Wake Up Notification will disable the periodical wake up function as well.
It is possible to set the node ID to 255 to send Wake Up Notifications as broadcast. In this mode device takes more
time to go to sleep and drains battery faster, but can notify all its direct neighbors about a wake up.
Node Information Frame
The Node Information Frame (NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information about the device
type and the technical capabilities. The inclusion and exclusion of the device are confirmed by sending out a Node
Information Frame. Beside this it may be needed for certain network operations to send out a Node Information Frame.
Pressing button 2 in management mode will issue a Node Information Frame.
LED Control
1. Confirmation – Green, 1 second
2. Failure – Red, 1 second
3. Button press confirmation – Green, 1/4 second
4. Waiting for Network Management Mode selection – Slow green blinks
5. Waiting for group selection in Association Set Mode – Green fast blink
6. Waiting for primary controller function selection – Green fast blink
7. Waiting for NIF in Association Set Mode – Green-red-off blink
Associations
Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device controlling another device is
called association. In order to control a different device, the controlling device needs to maintain a list of devices that
will receive controlling commands. These lists are called association groups and they are always related to certain
events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, ...). In case the event happens all devices stored in the respective
association group will receive a common wireless command.
Association groups
1
Lifeline (max. nodes in group: 10)
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Control Group A, controlled by button 1 or single clicks of buttons 1 and 3 (max. nodes in group: 10)
3
Control Group B, controlled by button 2 or single clicks of buttons 2 and 4 (max. nodes in group: 10)
4
Control Group C, controlled by button 3 or double clicks of buttons 1 and 3 (max. nodes in group: 10)
5
Control Group D, controlled by button 4 or double clicks of buttons 2 and 4 (max. nodes in group: 10)
Set and Unset Associations to Actuators
Associations can be assigned and remove either via Z-Wave commands or using the device itself. To control a Z-Wave
device from the KFOB the node ID of this device needs to be assigned to one of the four association groups. This is a
three-step process:
1. Turn the KFOB into management mode and hit button 4 within 10 sec. (LED is blinking green when
management mode is reached).

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2. Within 10 sec. push the button you like the Z-Wave actuator to be assigned with. After 10 sec. the device goes
back to sleep. Single click means adding to this association group, double click means removing the node
selected in step (3) from this association group.
3. Find the Z-Wave actuator you like to control by the KFOB. Hit the button on the device to issue a Node
Information Frame within 20 sec. A common way is hitting a control button one or three times. Please consult
the manual of the device to be controlled for more information how to issue a Node Information Frame. Any
button press on KFOB at this stage will terminate the process.
Configuration Parameters
Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however certain configuration can adapt the
function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced features.
Button 1 and 3 pair mode (Parameter Number 1, Size 1)
In separate mode button 1 works with Group A, button 3 with Group C. Click is ON, Hold is dimming UP, Double click
is OFF, Click-Hold is dimming DOWN. In pair button 1/3 are UP/DOWN correspondingly. Click is ON/OFF, Hold is
dimming UP/DOWN. Single clicks works with Group A, double click with Group C.
Value
Description
0
Separately
1
In pair without double clicks (default)
2
In pair with double clicks
Button 2 and 4 pair mode (Parameter Number 2, Size 1)
In separate mode button 2 works with control group B, button 4 with control group D. Click is ON, Hold is dimming UP,
Double click is OFF, Click-Hold is dimming DOWN. In pair button B/D are UP/DOWN correspondingly. Click is
ON/OFF, Hold is dimming UP/DOWN. Single clicks works with Group B, double click with Group D.
Value
Description
0
Separately
1
In pair without double clicks (default)
2
In pair with double clicks
Command to control Group A (Parameter Number 11, Size 1)
This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group A when the related button is pressed.
Value
Description
0
Disable
1
Switch on/off and Dim (send Basic Set and Switch Multilevel)
2
Switch on/off only (send Basic Set)
3
Switch all
4
Send scenes
5
Send preconfigured scenes
6
Control devices in proximity
7
Control door lock
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Central scene to gateway (default)
Command to control Group B (Parameter Number 12, Size 1)
This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group B when the related button is pressed.
Value
Description
0
Disable
1
Switch on/off and Dim (send Basic Set and Switch Multilevel)
2
Switch on/off only (send Basic Set)
3
Switch all
4
Send scenes
5
Send preconfigured scenes
6
Control devices in proximity
7
Control door lock
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Central scene to gateway (default)

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Command to control Group C (Parameter Number 13, Size 1)
This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group C when the related button is pressed.
Value
Description
0
Disable
1
Switch on/off and Dim (send Basic Set and Switch Multilevel)
2
Switch on/off only (send Basic Set)
3
Switch all
4
Send scenes
5
Send preconfigured scenes
6
Control devices in proximity
7
Control door lock
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Central scene to gateway (default)
Command to control Group D (Parameter Number 14, Size 1)
This parameter defines the command to be sent to devices of control group D when the related button is pressed.
Value
Description
0
Disable
1
Switch on/off and Dim (send Basic Set and Switch Multilevel)
2
Switch on/off only (send Basic Set)
3
Switch all
4
Send scenes
5
Send preconfigured scenes
6
Control devices in proximity
7
Control door lock
8
Central scene to gateway (default)
Send the following switch all commands (Parameter Number 21, Size 1)
Value
Description
1
Switch off only (default)
2
Switch on only
255
Switch all on and off
Invert buttons (Parameter Number 22, Size 1)
Value
Description
0
No (default)
1
Yes
Blocks wake up even when Wake Up Interval is set (Parameter Number 25, Size 1)
If the KFOB wakes up and there is no controller nearby, several unsuccessful communication attempts will drain
battery.
Value
Description
0
Wake up is blocked (default)
1
Wake up is possible if configured accordingly
Send unsolicited battery report on Wake Up (Parameter Number 30, Size 1)
If the KFOB wakes up and there is no controller nearby, several unsuccessful communication attempts will drain
battery.
Value
Description
0
No
1
To same node as Wake Up Notification (default)
2
Broadcast to neighbors

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Technical Data
IP Rating
IP 20
Battery Type
1 * CR2032
Frequency
868.42 MHz
Wireless Range
Up to 100 m outside, on average up to 20 m inside buildings
Explorer Frame Support
Yes
Device Type
Portable Controller
Routing
No
FLiRS
No
Firmware Version
1.3
Battery Life
> 2 years
Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms
•Controller is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network. Controllers are typically gateways, remote
controls or battery operated wall controllers.
•Slave is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can be sensors, actuators and even
remote controls.
•Primary Controller is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller. There can be only one primary
controller in a Z-Wave network.
•Inclusion is the process of bringing new Z-Wave devices into a network.
•Exclusion is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
•Association is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled device.
•Wake up Notification is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce that is able to
communicate.
•Node Information Frame is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and
functions.
Disposal Guidelines
The product contains batteries. Please remove the batteries when the device is not used.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your
local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in
landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging health
and well-being.
Support
Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this product. Most
questions regarding Z-Wave wireless communication standard can be answered through the international community
at www.z-wave.info.
If your question can‘t be answered there, please use www.popp.eu/support or contact us by email: [e-mail]

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