ring Range Extender Z-Wave User manual

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Range Extender Z-Wave
Technical Manual

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Ring Range Extender
Description and Features
The Ring Extender is a Z-Wave range extender with battery backup. It is a Security Enabled Z-Wave
Plus Product, and requires a security-enabled Z-Wave Plus controller to make use all of its features.
It will repeat Z-Wave commands from all nodes in the network, from any certified Z-Wave device
manufacturer. Any non-battery powered Z-Wave device will also repeat signals in a Z-Wave network.
SmartStart
SmartStart enabled products can be added into a Z-Wave network by scanning the Z-Wave QR Code
present on the product with a controller providing SmartStart inclusion. No further action is required
and the SmartStart product will be added automatically within 10 minutes of being switched on in the
network vicinity.
QR Code and DSK Label
The DSK is a unique identifier for the device used for SmartStart inclusion. The QR Code and DSK label
is shown on the outside packaging of the box. The full DSK string is also located in the leaflet inside
the packaging. The same DSK is printed in the form of a QR code on the back of the device as well.

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This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other
manufacturers. All mains operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor
to increase reliability of the network.
This is a SmartStart enabled product which can be added into a Z-Wave network by scanning the
Z-Wave QR Code present on the product with a controller providing SmartStart inclusion. No further
action is required and the SmartStart product will be added automatically within 10 minutes of being
switched on in the network vicinity. This product can also be operated in any Z-Wave network with other
Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturer.
Technical Specifications
Radio protocol Z-Wave(500 series)
Z-Wave SDK 6.81
Encryption S2 (using 64-character hex device-specific ID)
Power Supply AC 110V 60 hz
Battery Specs 3.7V DC 1100mAh
Battery Life 22 Hours
Working current Max: 20 mA
Operating temperature 14 - 122 °F (-10 - 50 °C)
Radio frequency 908.4 MHz US
Z-Wave Range 250’ +
LED Color Blue
Package Contents Extender, Battery, Set-Up Guide
Certifications FCC, IC, Z-Wave +, RoHS, WEEE, ETL based on UL60950
Certifications (future)
(Tested by ETL)
UL 1023 Standard for Household Burglar-Alarm System Units
UL 985 Standard for Household Fire Warning System Units
UL 1635 Standard for Digital Alarm Communica- tor System Units
UL 94 Standard for Safety of Flammability of Plas- tic Materials for Parts in Devices
and Appliances
ULC 1023 Preliminary Standard For Household Burglar Alarm System Units
Dimensions Including notch excluding plug: 89.6X47X29.4mm Excluding notch and plug:
81X47X29.4mm
Button Action button

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Color Event Behavior
Blue
In Pairing Mode Long Blink pattern repeated indefinitely or until paired
Paired successfully LED O
Device powers on
(and enters inclusion mode) Long Blink pattern repeated indefinitely or until paired
Factory Reset Flash 250ms on / 250ms o repeat 10 times
Enter Exclusion Mode 5 short blinks upon exclusion, then “Device is not yet
paired” pattern resumes after exclusion
Action Condition Result
Power On
Range Extender Not Yet Included in System,
and Controller is in Inclusion Mode Device enters smart start (inclusion) mode.
Range Extender Already Included in System Device powers on.
Push Button once
(short press)
Range Extender Already Included in System Device sends node info to Group 1
Range Extender Already Included, and
Controller is in Exclusion Mode
Device is excluded from the system and re-
moves the Home ID from its memory
Range Extender Not Yet Included in System
Device cancels Smart Start and enters regular
(S2) inclusion mode indefinitely and includes
into whichever network is also in inclusion
mode.
Press and hold the
button for TEN
seconds
Range Extender Already Included in System
Device will be reset to factory settings, and a
DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY command will be
sent to Group 1
Any condition (as long as the
device has power)
The device’s memory will erase to factory
default settings and any associations, configu-
ration parameters, and other locally saved data
will be lost
Short blink = 500ms on + 500ms o Long blink = 1s on + 1s o
Inclusion & Exclusion
SmartStart Inclusion (Add to System) - SmartStart:
1. For proper inclusion, bring the Range Extender to the final location where it will be used*.
2. Follow the instructions provided in Ring Alarm Mobile Application, scan QR code to
enter inclusion mode.
3. Supply power to the Range Extender to begin Smart Start (inclusion) mode.
4. The device will enter inclusion mode indefinitely and the LED Indicator will blink slowly
(1 flash/2 sec) until it’s included in a system.
5. Upon successful inclusion, the LED Indicator will stop blinking.

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Classic Inclusion (Add to System) - S2
1. For proper inclusion, bring the Range Extender to the final location where it will be used*.
2. Follow the instructions provided in Ring Alarm Mobile Application, enter DSK pin to
enter inclusion mode.
3. Supply power to the Range Extender and then press the button once to begin inclusion
mode using S2 encryption.
4. The device will enter inclusion mode indefinitely and the LED Indicator will blink slowly
(1 flash/2 sec) until it’s included in a system.
5. Upon successful inclusion, the LED Indicator will stop blinking.
Exclusion (Remove from System)
1. Make sure the Range Extender is powered on.
2. Follow the instructions in Ring Alarm Mobile Application to enter exclusion mode.
When prompted by the controller:
3. Press the Button once.
4. Upon successful exclusion, the LED Indicator blink quickly five times and then blink five times
quickly every minute.
* For non Z-Wave Plus networks, please consult the owner’s manual for your primary controller to
determine the best method and location for adding the Range Extender to your Z-Wave network.
Resetting the Extender
If needed, the Range Extender can be reset locally by following these steps. Only do this if your Z-Wave
controller is missing or otherwise unreachable. Beware that resetting your device will disconnect it from
the system:
1. Make sure that your Range Extender is powered on.
2. Press and hold the Button for 10 seconds.
The Range Extender’s memory will be erased to factory settings and the LED Indicator will blink very
quickly six times and then blink once every half second until it is included in a system.
Note: Use this procedure only in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise
inoperable.
Wake-Up Procedure
Ring Alarm Extender is listening device and is always awake as long as it connected to line power or
running on battery.

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Physical Installation
Ring Alarm Extender is listening device and is always awake as long as it connected to line power or
running on battery.
Installation On the Power Outlet (Secured with Screw)
1. Unscrew the wall plate screw adjacent to the outlet the Range Extender will be plugged into.
2. Plug in the Range Extender, making sure the Screw Flange is directly over the wall plate’s screw hole.
3. Secure the Range Extender in place by replacing the wall plate screw.
Installation On the Power Outlet (Unsecured)
1. Plug in the Range Extender.
Command Class - (Security Level) Notes
Device Reset Locally V1 (5A) - (S2) -
Node Information Frame (NIF) - (None)
The node Information Frame (NIF) advertises the device’s Generic Device
Type, Specific Device Type, and Role Type.
Generic Device Type: GENERIC_TYPE_REPEATER_SLAVE Specific Device
Type:
SPECIFIC_TYPE_REPEATER_SLAVE Role Type:
ROLE_TYPE_SLAVE_ALWAYS_ON
Security Class (9F) - (None)
WILL NOT request the S2 Access Control Security Class WILL request the S2
Authenticated Security Class
WILL request the S2 Unauthenticated Security Class
A security-enabled Z-Wave Plus controller is required to fully utilize device
features.
Powerlevel V1 (73) - (S2) -
Battery V1(80) - (S2) The Battery Report interval will be 70 minutes by default and is configurable
using a configuration parameter.
Association Group Information V1 (59) - (S2) -
Firmware Update Meta Data (7A) - (S2) -
Version V2 (86) - (S2)
Returned Value: 03 04 21 01 11 1E 00 Z-Wave Library
Type: 03 (Enhanced Slave)
Protocol Version: 04 21
Protocol Sub-Version: 01 11 Application Version:
1E Application Sub-Version: 00
Manufacturer Specific V2 (72) - (S2)
Returned Value: 03 46 04 01 01 01
Manufacturer ID: 03 46
Product Type: 04 01
Product ID: 01 01
Device specific get has serial number, of the following format: Serial Number
Format:
BHRP V YY WW DM XXXXXX
V: Ring hub Version (right now it’s 1, we will let you know if/when it chang- es)
YY: Year of manufacture
WW: week number of manufacture XXXXXX: incremented serial number
Example: 3,245th Dome first version extender built in the 36th week of
2017 = BHRP11736DM003245

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Command Class Notes
Z-Wave Plus Info V2 (5E) - (S2)
Returned Value: 01 05 00 1B 00 1B 00 Z-Wave
Plus Version: 01
Role Type: 05 (Always On Slave) Node Type: 00
(Z-Wave Plus Node) Installer Icon Type: 1B 00
(Repeater) User Icon Type: 1B 00 (Repeater)
Association V2 (85) - (S2)
Group 1
Group 1 is the “Lifeline” group, which can hold five devices. The Range Extender
repeats all signals it receives to this group. The Range Extender also sends this
group Battery Reports, Power Management notifications, and a Device Reset
Locally notification to remove itself from the Z-Wave network.
Notification V4 (71) – (S2)
The Range Extender sends Notification Reports to update the Primary
Controller of changes in power status (e.g. battery is charging, AC power
is disconnected, etc.)
Returned Value: 00 00 00 FF 07 XX YY ZZ
V1 Alarm Type: 00 (Unsupported)
V1 Alarm Level: 00 (Unsupported)
Reserved: 00 (Reserved)
Notification Status: FF (Unsolicited Reporting is Enabled)
Notification Type: 08 (Power Management)
Event:
AC Power Disconnected—02 (AC mains disconnected)
AC Power Connected—03 (AC mains re-connected)
Battery is Charging—0C (Battery is Charging)
Battery is not Charging—00 (Event Inactive)
Sequence/Reserved/Event Parameters Length: 00
Notification Event Parameters: 00 (No Event Parameters)
Configuration V1 (70) – (S2) See ““Configuration” Command Class Parameters”.
Param # Size Value
02 (Param #2) 02 (2 Bytes) 00 0A (10)
“Configuration” Command Class Parameters
Configuration parameters are sent using a standard syntax to ensure interoperability between all
manufacturers’ products. All values are represented using the hexadecimal number system.
Typical syntax is as shown below. Note that the value sent must be the exact size, in bytes, as accepted
by the setting. The “extra” spaces should be filled with zeros (see the “value” column below.)
Example Configuration Parameter: 02 02 00 0A

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Param # Size Name
Available
Values
(In Decimal)
Default Value Description
01 01 Battery Report Interval 04 ~ 70 70
This parameter is the number of
minutes between heartbeats.
Heartbeats are automatic battery
reports on a timer after the last
event.
02 01 Supervision Timeout 05 ~ 50 15
The number of seconds waiting
for a supervision report in re-
sponse to a supervision get from
the sensor.
03 01 Supervision Retry 00 ~ 05 01
Number of application level
retries attempted for messages
either not ACKed or messages
encapsulated via supervision get
that did not receive a report. 0
04 01 Supervision Back O 01 ~ 60 05
The number base seconds used
in the calculation for sleeping
between retry messages.
05 01 Supervision Battery
Report (one in N) 00 ~ 31 05
The number of battery report
messages sent before being
encapsulated in supervision.
06 04 Build Number N/A Build
number
The Jenkins build number for
this FW
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