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 is 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. To issue a NIF execute the following action: Hit the Z-Wave Button
Quick trouble shooting
Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.
1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
6. Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing
Firmware-Update over the Air
This device is capable of receiving a new firmware 'over the air'. The update function needs to be supported by the central controller. Once the controller starts the
update process, perform the following action to confirm the firmware update: For a firmware update you need to open the siren?s housing first. Now, you can start
the update process with your gateway. Please press the Z-Wave button twice fast, as soon as the single red LED (circuit board under the acrylic glass cover)
blinks. The update will take around 10 minutes.After the update, the Siren will acticate on. Press the button to disable the siren.
Association - one device controls an other device
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 the same wireless command wireless command, typically a 'Basic Set' Command.
Association Groups:
Group Number Maximum Nodes Description
15 Z-Wave Plus Lifeline
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.
IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 ... 255 the value sent in the application shall be the
desired value minus 256. For example: To set a parameter to 200 it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56. In case of a two byte value the
same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may needed to be given as negative values too.
Parameter 1: Siren Tamper Mode
Sets the tamper triggering mode when removed from the holder
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 0
Setting Description
0Triggers automatically when it is removed from the holder. Must be turned off, using the button or from the
controller
1Triggers automatically when it is removed from the holder and turns off, when placed back on the holder
2Does not trigger at all, when removed from the holder. Service Mode
Parameter 5: Siren Mode
Determines how the Siren shall react on alarm
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2
Setting Description
0Siren Only
1Flash Only
2Flash plus Siren
Parameter 6: Auto Off
If the value is set, the siren will be switched off automatically after a defined alarm time in Minutes.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 5
Setting Description
0No Auto Off
1 - 127 after X Minutes
