Wayne-Dalton USB Z-Wave User manual

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USB Z-Wave® Adapter
with Stand
User Manual
for Models WDUSB-10, WDUSB-10R, WDSF-10
Create, Manage and automate
your Home Control System from
your PC
Thank you for purchasing the USB Z-Wave®Adapter. 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 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
Wireless Gateway. 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 all of the lights as you come home is an example of a
scene. Dimming lights and closing your curtains to watch TV, it’s also a scene.
Visit www.wayne-dalton.com/access to get ideas on how to create scenes with your USB Z-Wave®Adapter
and other Z-Wave®certified products.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
USB Z-Wave®Adapter USB Stand Software on CD 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 ThinkEssentials®.........................................................................6
Installing the USB Z-Wave®Adapter ...........................................................6
ThinkEssentials®Setup ..............................................................................7
Z-Wave®Network Setup ............................................................................7
Adding Modules to the Network .............................................................. 8-9
Controlling Modules..................................................................................10
Drawing Floor Plan ............................................................................. 11-12
Removing Modules from Network .............................................................13
Remove/Replace Broken Modules.............................................................14
Locking/Unlocking ThinkEssentials®.........................................................15
Creating Scenes and Zones ................................................................ 16-17
Modifying Scenes/Zones...........................................................................18
Removing Scenes/Zones...........................................................................18
Schedules Overview .................................................................................19
Creating/Modifying Schedules............................................................. 19-20
Viewing/Modifying Schedules ...................................................................21
Deleting Schedules...................................................................................21
Joining ThinkEssentials®to Existing Networks..........................................22
Receiving Network Updates ......................................................................23
Adding a Controller to the Network ...........................................................24
Removing Controllers from the Network....................................................25
Updating Secondary Controllers................................................................26
Optimize/Repair Network ..........................................................................27
Polling ......................................................................................................27
Transfer Primary Role from ThinkEssentials®............................................28
Transfer Primary Role to ThinkEssentials®................................................29
Backup Network Settings..........................................................................30
Restore Network Settings .........................................................................31
Command Line Option: Custom Latitude and Longitude ............................32
Adding Command Line Option to ThinkEssentials®Shortcut .....................33
Command Line Option: Multiple USB Z-Wave®Adapters...........................34
Command Line Option: Poll .......................................................................35
Refresh Shortcut.......................................................................................36
Exiting ThinkEssentials®...........................................................................37
Resetting ThinkEssentials®.......................................................................38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 39-41
Compliance ..............................................................................................42
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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.
ThinkEssentials®will automatically adjust schedules as daylight length increases or decreases,
without the need to be reprogrammed.
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 ThinkEssentials®software allows you to use your PC
to create, manage and automate your Z-Wave®home control system.
The USB Z-Wave®Adapter, WDUSB-10R, using ThinkEssentials®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 ThinkEssentials®software are:
• Set up and control up to 230 Z-Wave®devices
• Draw a basic floor plan of your home with ease and see the state of all your devices
• Activate mood lighting (scenes) in your home or turn on/off zones of devices
• Schedules – activate scenes or zones 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
• Turn all devices on or off with the push of one button
• 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 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 USB Z-Wave® Adapter
and Z-Wave®modules is very important. A USB adapter stand is included to allow for optimum
placement 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 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
Screen Layout Information
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The number below corresponds to the bubble number above.
1. Minimize, Maximize and Close Buttons control Wayne-Dalton ThinkEssentials®window.
2. Home Tab for application operations and Settings Tab for global software settings.
3. Design, Scenes and Zones Tabs for specific tasks within the Home Tab
4. Specific task Buttons within each Task tab.
5. Hide Pane Button to hide task buttons.
6. Lock/Unlock Button.
7. Example of Floor plan showing multiple named rooms.
8. Example of Slider Bar to adjust dim level on a dimming module.
9. Example of highlighted Switch indicating module is ON.
10. Example of greyed out Switch indicating module is OFF.
11. Example of Thermostat module.
12. Example of greyed out module that has dimming capability indicating it is OFF.
13. Example of highlighted duplex switch module indicating it is ON.
14. Example of window shade module icon.
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ThinkEssentials
CD
CDTRAY
Install USB Adapter and USB stand
into computer USB port.
Use this procedure to install the
ThinkEssentials®software on your Personal
Computer.
1. Insert the ThinkEssentials®CD into your
Windows XP, Vista, or newer computer.
2. The installer program should run
automatically. If the program does not start,
double-click SETUP.EXE found on the CD.
3. Follow the instructions provided by the
installer program. Once complete, a shortcut to
the ThinkEssentials®program will be placed in
your Start menu.
4. Your CD contains additional information
which can be found by browsing to the CD
folders.
Note: Do not lose the CD jacket. Located on the
jacket is the license key which will be needed in
later set-up steps.
Use the following procedure to install the
Wayne-Dalton USB Z-Wave®Adapter to
your Personal Computer. ThinkEssentials®
requires the USB Z-Wave®Adapter to
communicate with a Z-Wave®network.
1. Plug the 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 Personal Computer
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 ThinkEssentials®
Installing the USB Z-Wave®Adapter
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Z-Wave® Network Setup
Plug in lamp
or appliance
Use CHANGE LOCATION link to set
your physical location.
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 ThinkEssentials to
an Existing Network” on page 22.
Continued next page...
Use the following procedure to initially setup
your ThinkEssentials®software.
1. Find the icon on your desktop, or find the
link in your Start Menu (Programs), entitled
ThinkEssentials® and double-click it to get it
started.
2. When prompted for the license key, simply
enter this number or code and then press the
“Activate” button. The license key for your
software is printed on a sticker on the back of
the CD jacket accompanying the CD.
3. Select the location nearest you, by first
selecting your country, then city/province and
then your city. If your city does not appear in the
list, select the city nearest you instead.
Note: Your location is used to program sunrise
and sunset times. It may be changed at any time
by choosing CHANGE LOCATION in the SETTINGS
tab.
ThinkEssentials® Setup
Installation/Setup
Example of
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1. From the Design tab, press the
ADD DEVICE button. A message
window will ask you to press the
button on the device to add.
2. Press-and-release the
PROGRAM button on the Z-Wave®
module. If successful, a message
window will appear stating that
the device has been successfully
added. Repeat this procedure if a
message window states that the
module failed to be included.
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
ThinkEssentials®to existing
Networks”, page 22).
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 24.
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 ThinkEssentials®and then
press and release the PROGRAM
button on the Z-Wave®module.
NOTE: The process of adding
modules to a network is often
referred to as INCLUSION.
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Adding Modules to the Network
Installation/Setup
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Press ADD DEVICE to add a Z-Wave®module.
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3. The added Z-Wave®module will
appear as an icon in the lower right
corner of the ThinkEssentials®
window. You may move these icons
around by clicking and dragging
them into open spaces or into rooms
(see Drawing a floor plan, page
11-12.)
4. To name each icon, press-and-
hold the left mouse button while
hovering over the Z-Wave®module
icon or right click the icon, then
select the RENAME DEVICE menu
option.
To view the name of a Z-Wave®
module in the ThinkEssentials®
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 ID will follow in brackets.
5. Repeat Steps 1 thru 4 for each
device you wish to add to the
network.
Adding Modules to the Network
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Installation/Setup
Icon of Z-Wave®module appears in lower right
corner of screen. NOTE: You may need to click
the HIDE PANE Button to reveal the icon.
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Name the icon by right-clicking on the icon and
selecting RENAME DEVICE.
Hover over module to see current name of module.
Unnamed modules have the name “Unnamed”.
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Module appears bright indicating it is in ON position.
Module appears dim indicating it is in OFF position.
Example of Dimming bar.
Use the following procedures for
controlling Z-Wave® modules
individually. For more advanced
control functions please see
the section titled “Creating/
Modifying Schedules”, page
19-20.
1. To turn a specific Z-Wave®
module ON or OFF, simply click on
the icon of the intended module.
Clicking repeatedly will typically
toggle the module on and off.
Typically, the icon will appear
dimmer or greyed out when the
Z-Wave®module is in the OFF
position.
In the case of window shades,
clicking the icon will typically open
or close the shade.
Advanced functionality for a module
can be accessed by pressing-and-
holding the left mouse button while
hovering over an icon or by right-
clicking the icon. For example,
lamp modules and dimmable light
switches pop up a dimmer bar. If
a menu pops up instead, you may
click the lock icon in the bottom-left
corner to switch to LOCKED mode
to suppress the additional options.
Dimming Bar button can be
manually adjusted with the mouse
to the level desired.
NOTE: Many types of Z-Wave®
modules have not been invented
yet or are not known to the
software, and may appear as
question marks in the software
interface. Additionally, some
modules will not react when their
icons are clicked on. There may
be an upgrade available online
at http://www.wayne-dalton.
com/access/TE which enables
functionality for more types of
devices.
Controlling Modules
Operation