Wayne-Dalton Houseport USB Z-Wave WDUSB-10MAC User manual

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Houseport® USB Z-Wave®
Adapter with Stand for
Apple®Mac® User Manual
for Model WDUSB-10MAC
Create, Manage and automate your Home
Control System from your Mac®computer
Thank you for purchasing the Houseport® USB Z-Wave®Adapter for Mac® computers. Z-Wave®products
by Wayne-Dalton allow you to control your home by remote control. You can create a complete Home
Control and Access Network by combining your Houseport® USB Z-Wave®Adapter with other Z-Wave®
certified products. Indoor and outdoor lighting, security systems, garage door openers, and thermostats
are just a few of the items you can easily control with additional Z-Wave®certified products.
Your new USB Z-Wave®Adapter is compatible with the complete range of Wayne-Dalton Z-Wave®certified
products. Furthermore, other Z-Wave®enabled modules, regardless of brand, will also work with your
Houseport® USB Z-Wave®Adapter . Please consult with your module supplier for more details.
Home Control Basics
Z-Wave®certified products will allow you to easily control multiple devices in a home with the push of a
button in what is known as a “scene”. Turning on your home’s interior lights and activating the set-back
on your thermostat from your in-vehicle remote as you come home is an example of a scene. Dimming
the lights and automatically closing your curtains to watch TV with a single push of a button is another
example of a scene.
Visit www.wayne-dalton.com/access to get ideas on how to create scenes with your Houseport® USB
Z-Wave®Adapter for Apple®Mac®and other Z-Wave®certified products.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Mac®USB Z-Wave®Adapter USB Stand Houseport®Software on CD Quick Start Guide
Quick
Start
Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................1
Package Contents.......................................................................................1
Table of Contents........................................................................................2
Glossary .....................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions......................................................................................3
USB Z-Wave®Adapter Basics.....................................................................4
Screen Layout Information ..........................................................................5
Installing Houseport®.................................................................................6
Installing the USB Z-Wave®Adapter ...........................................................6
Houseport®Setup ......................................................................................7
Additional Houseport®Preferences.............................................................7
Z-Wave®Network Setup ............................................................................8
Adding Modules to the Network ..................................................................9
Controlling Modules............................................................................ 10-11
Drawing Floor Plan ............................................................................. 12-13
Importing Floor Plan..................................................................................14
Removing Modules from Network .............................................................15
Remove/Replace Broken Modules.............................................................16
Creating Scenes ................................................................................ 17-18
Modifying Scenes .....................................................................................19
Removing Scenes .....................................................................................19
Schedules Overview .................................................................................20
Creating/Modifying Schedules............................................................. 20-21
Single Module Schedules..........................................................................22
Activating/Deactivating Schedules ............................................................22
Deleting (Removing) Schedules.................................................................22
Joining Houseport®to Existing Networks..................................................23
Receiving Network Updates ......................................................................24
Adding a Controller to the Network ...........................................................25
Removing Controllers from the Network....................................................26
Updating Secondary Controllers................................................................27
Optimize/Repair Network ..........................................................................28
Polling ......................................................................................................28
Transfer Primary Role from Houseport®....................................................29
Transfer Primary Role to Houseport®........................................................30
Backup Network Settings..........................................................................31
Restore Network Settings .........................................................................32
Exiting Houseport®...................................................................................33
Resetting Houseport®...............................................................................34
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 35-37
Compliance ..............................................................................................38
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Basics
Copy – See Replicate.
Delete – Erase transmitter or scene information from Controller. Also known as Exclude.
Device – Any item that is connected to a module (for example, lamps).
Exclude – Remove a module, transmitter or scene from the controller.
Include – Add a module to the controller. Also known as Inclusion.
Module – Any HomeSettings or Z-Wave®product that is controlled with a HomeSettings or
Z-Wave®remote controller. A module can be part of more than one scene.
Network –A collection of Z-Wave®modules controlled by primary and secondary controllers
operating on the same system. A network has its own unique identification code so that no one
else can control the system.
Node – Single Z-Wave®endpoint (controller or module) on a network .
Operator – Garage door opener or garage door operator.
Primary Controller – The first controller used to set up your modules and network.
NOTE: Only the Primary Controller can be used to include or delete modules from a network. It is
recommended that you mark the primary controller for each network for ease in modifying your
network.
Replicate – Copy from one controller to another.
Scene – A scene is a series of Z-Wave®modules programmed to turn to a specific level (on, off
or dim) with the push of a button on a controller.
Schedule - A timer based event in the software that will activate a scene or turn on/off a zone at
a specified time of day, or at sunrise or sunset.
Secondary Controller – A controller containing network information about other modules within
the network, and is created FROM the primary controller. Secondary controllers cannot include or
delete modules to the network.
Sunrise/Sunset Function -- Allows the software to follow sunrise or sunset times. Houseport®
will automatically adjust schedules as daylight length increases or decreases, without the need to
be re-programmed.
Zone - Zones can include one or more modules in your network, allowing them to be turned on or
off when pressed or based on a schedule. Also known as groups.
GLOSSARY
Safety Precautions
This software is intended to be used in normal household circumstances and is expressly not for
use in applications where health or safety are dependent on the accurate and timely functioning
of the software or in circumstances where a malfunction or error could result in the loss of
valuable property.
You should not use this software in conjunction with wireless devices or with items connected to
or powered by wireless devices which are not designed for unattended operation.

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Basics
The Wayne-Dalton USB Z-Wave®Adapter with Houseport®software allows you to use your Mac®
computer to create, manage and automate your Z-Wave®home control system.
The USB Z-Wave®Adapter, WDUSB-10MAC, using Houseport®software is designed to work with
your Z-Wave®network as either a primary or secondary controller and requires that you have one
or more Z-Wave®modules. With your controller you can create scenes for controlling multiple
Z-Wave®modules including lighting devices, thermostats, window coverings and appliances.
Some of the features of the Houseport®software are:
• Setupandcontrolupto230Z-Wave®devices
• Drawabasicfloorplanofyourhomeandseethestateofallyourdevices
• Importafloorplanofyourhomeandseethestateofallyourdevices
• Activatemoodlighting(scenes)inyourhomeorturnon/offscenesofdevices
• Schedulethermostatsettingchangesbasedonyourhome’soccupancy
• Schedules–activatescenesatspecifictimesofday,includingsunrise/sunset
• Schedulescanbesetforeveryday,individualdaysoftheweek,ormultipledaysoftheweek
• OptimizeandrepairyournetworkofZ-Wave®devices
To begin using Z-Wave®Home Control technology it is helpful to understand that each Z-Wave®
module, including the Houseport® USB Z-Wave®Adapter, communicate with each other using
a low power radio transmitter and receiver. Large metal objects, house wiring, walls, furniture,
refrigerators, microwaves and similar items can interfere with communication between the
modules to reduce the range or even prevent communication. Therefore, placement of the
Houseport® USB Z-Wave®Adapter and the placement of your Z-Wave®modules is very important.
A USB adapter stand is included to allow for optimum placement and orientation of the USB
Z-Wave®Adapter.
A Z-Wave®network is a collection of Z-Wave®modules in a mesh type of network. Therefore,
each Z-Wave®module, regardless of manufacturer, communicates with all the other modules
within its range to route and repeat the signals from one device to the next, thus creating a highly
robust transmission throughout the home.
A Z-Wave®network can have only one primary controller. The primary controller establishes the
network security to ensure your network will not operate your neighbors network and vice-versa. It
is a good practice to label and protect your primary controller since it is the only Z-Wave®controller
that can add modules to or remove modules from your network. It is easy to add other controllers,
called secondary controllers, as your network grows.
For more tips and great ideas on how to use and expand your network please visit our website,
www.wayne-dalton.com/access.
USB Z-Wave®Adapter Basics

Basics
Houseport®Window Layout Information
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The number below corresponds to the red numbers above:
1. Design and Control operation selection. Activate Design to create and manipulate the
network. Activate Control to operate the devices in the network. The Design operation
mode outlines the window in a yellow and black construction tape border.
2. Add Device and Remove Device buttons are active in Design operation mode only.
3. Draw Rooms button is active in Design operation mode only.
4. All On and All Off controls for Z-Wave®modules when in Control operation mode only.
5. Schedules button used to open the Schedules window to review, create, or remove
scheduled events.
6. Scene list shows all current scenes. Click on the triangle to reveal/hide the
Z-Wave® modules in the scene.
7. Add, remove and manipulate scene buttons.
8. Plan view area with a multi-room floor plan created via the Draw Rooms tool or
imported floorplan.
9. Example of a dimmable light module that is currently off.
10. Example of an appliance module that is currently on.
11. The ‘test scene’ scene is selected with connecting lines visible to highlight the
Z-Wave®modules contained in that scene.

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CD
CD TRAY
Install USB Adapter and USB stand
into computer USB port.
Use this procedure to install the Houseport®
software on your MacIntosh®Computer.
1. Insert the Houseport®CD into your Apple®
MacIntosh®computer.
2. Click and drag the Houseport® icon onto the
Applications folder icon, the release the mouse.
3. Eject the CD and store it in a safe place.
Use the following procedure to install the
Wayne-Dalton USB Z-Wave®Adapter to your
Mac. Houseport®requires the Mac USB
Z-Wave®Adapter to communicate with a
Z-Wave®network.
1. Plug the Mac USB Z-Wave®Adapter into the
supplied USB extension cable with stand.
2. Plug the USB extension cable with stand into
an available USB port on your Mac and place the
stand in an open area away from walls or other
dense materials or metal, for best performance.
Optionally, you may plug the USB Z-Wave®
Adapter directly into a USB port on your
computer, although this may reduce performance
and range.
Installing Houseport®
Installing the USB Z-Wave®Adapter
Installation/Setup
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1. Scheduled events in Houseport®can have a
random amount of time added to their run time
to break up regular patterns. Set the maximum
number of minutes of variation to be added.
2. The modules in your Z-Wave®network can
be turned on and off independent of Houseport®.
To keep the information about the modules
displayed in the plan view current Houseport®
periodically updates the state of all the modules
in the network. Set how often Houseport®
should update its module state information.
3. Scheduled events will not run if your Mac®
is turned off or asleep. Houseport®can keep
your Mac®from sleeping if there are active
schedules to be run. If you would rather let your
Mac®sleep then turn this check box off.
NOTE : This setting does not prevent screen
savers from running or the display on your
Mac®from sleeping. It does prevent the Mac®
processor from sleeping so that scheduled
events can be run at their prescribed times.
4. Houseport®software is continually being
updated and enhanced. A check for new
software updates can be made each time
Houseport®is started if this check box is turned
on. You can also check for Houseport®updates
by choosing the Check for Updates menu item in
the Houseport®menu.
Additional Houseport®Preferences
Use the following procedure to initially setup
your Houseport®software.
1. Find the Houseport® icon in the Applications
folder (or wherever you installed it) and double-
click it to start Houseport®
2. Houseport®automatically uses the location
and time zone information that you have set in
your Mac. This information is used to determine
sunrise and sunset times. If you think there
is a problem with the sunrise or sunset times
choose the Preferences item in the Houseport®
menu and check the location. To change the
location and time zone information click on the
Set Time Zone button.
Houseport®Setup
Installation/Setup
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Installation/Setup
Z-Wave®Network Setup
Use the following procedure to setup your
Z-Wave®network with the Wayne-Dalton USB
Z-Wave®Adapter as your primary controller.
Setting up your network refers to assigning
Z-Wave®modules to the USB Z-Wave®
Adapter’s network. All modules must be
assigned to the Z-Wave®USB Adapter’s
network before any configuration or control
functions can be accomplished.
Note: Devices, such as lamps and appliances,
should be plugged into a Z-Wave®module
before adding them to the network.
Note: If you are adding the Z-Wave®USB
Adapter to an existing network, please see the
section titled “Joining Houseport®to an Existing
Network” on page 23.
Houseport®can either be in Design or Control
operation. For this section on network setup
make sure that Houseport®is set for Design
operation. Design operation is indicated
when the window is outlined in a yellow and
black construction tape border.
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1. Click on the Add Module icon in
the toolbar. A message window
will appear and ask you to press the
button on the module to add.
2. Press and release the PROGRAM
button on the Z-Wave®module. If
the module is successfully added
you will be prompted to give it a
name. Providing meaningful names
for the modules makes network
setup and control much easier. The
new module will appear in the upper
left part of the plan view in the
window. You may move these icons
around by clicking and dragging
them into open spaces or into rooms
(see Drawing a Floor Plan, page 12).
Repeat this procedure if the module
failed to be included.
To view the name of a Z-Wave®
module in the plan window, hover
over its icon with your mouse and
the name will pop up automatically.
If the module does not have a name,
it will be named ‘unnamed’ and the
internal Z-Wave®node number
will follow in brackets.
NOTE: For your security, the USB
Z-Wave®Adapter must be within 3
feet of the Z-Wave®module to be
added. If this is not possible, please
set up your network with a portable
remote controller and then copy
this information to the USB adapter
(See “Joining Houseport®to Existing
Networks”, page 23).
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each
module you wish to add to the
network.
NOTE: Please see the User Manual or Instruction
Manual for the specific Z-Wave®module being
programmed to locate the PROGRAM button and
for specific programming information. To add
a new controller as a secondary controller to
the network, please see the section “Adding a
Controller to the Network” page 25.
TIP: If the Z-Wave®module fails to be included in
the network it may have previously been used in
another network and needs to be reset. Press the
REMOVE DEVICE button in Houseport®and then
press and release the PROGRAM button on the
Z-Wave®module.
TIP: The process of adding modules to a network
is often referred to as INCLUSION.
Adding Modules to the Network
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Operation
Use the following procedures for
controlling Z-Wave®modules
individually. For more advanced
control functions please see
the section titled “Creating/
Modifying Schedules”, page 20
-21. and “Creating/Modifying
Scenes”, page 18 -19.
Houseport®can either be in
Design or Control operation.
Houseport®must be set to
Control operation mode to
control modules. In Control
operation the window does
NOT have a yellow and black
construction tape border.
1. Hovering the mouse over the
icon for a module will cause it to
grow larger. This allows you to see
more detail about the current state
of the module and to easily focus
on one module if there are number
of them in a group in the plan
view. The text below the icon shows
the current state of the module.
2. To control a specific Z-Wave®
module simply click on its icon.
The appropriate controls for the
module type will appear. For
example with a dimmable lamp
module slider appears to set its
dim level. Click on the slider and
move it to the desired level and
release the button. The lamp will be
adjusted the set level.
Controlling Modules
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