Z-Wave.Me KFOB2 User manual

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Key Ring Controller KFOB2
Quick Start
When in factory default mode a 1 sec. click on any button will trigger the device for 5 sec to
accept inclusions (red and green LEDs blink slowly). The device operates in normal control mode or
in management mode. Pushing all four buttons for 5 sec. turns the device into management
mode for 10 sec. (green LED blinks slowly). In management mode Button 1 confirms inclusion or
exclusion, button 2 issues a Node Information Frame and wakeup notification.
What is Z-Wave?
This device is equipped with wireless communication
complying with the Z-Wave standard. Z-Wave is
the international standard for wireless communication
in smart homes and buildings. It is using the frequency of
868.42 MHz (EU) or 908 MHz (US) to realize a very stable
and secure communication between devices of different
origin, type and brand. Each message is reconfirmed (two-
way communication) and every mains powered node can
act as a repeater for other nodes (meshed network) in
case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the
transmitter.
Z-Wave
differentiates
between Controllers
and Slaves. Slaves
are either
sensors (S) trans-
mitting metered or
measured data or actuators (A) capable to execute an
action. Controllers are either static mains powered
controllers (C)also referred to as gateways or mobile
battery operated remote controls (R). This results in a
number of possible communication patterns within a Z-
Wave network that are partly or completely supported by a
specific device.
1. Controllers control actuators.
2. Actuators report change of status back to controller.
3. Sensors report change of status of measured
values to controller.
4. Sensors directly control actuators.
5. Actuators control other actuators.
6. Remote controls send signals to static controllers to
trigger scenes or other actions.
7. Remote controls control other actuators.
Product description
The Z-Wave.Me Key Fob is a Z-Wave device that can both
control other Z-Wave devices and activate predefined
scenes in an IP gateway. Although it is controlling other
devices, the KFOB can’t act as Z-Wave network controller
(primary or secondary) and will always need a Z-Wave
network controller to be included into a Z-Wave network.
The device can be used in different modes that are selected
by configuration parameters:
1. Direct Control of associated devices
2. Control of Devices in Proximity
3. Control of all Devices in the Z-Wave network
4. Simple ad enhanced scene configuration
Installation Guidelines
The device comes ready to use with a battery already
installed. For battery change open the device by removing
the three little screws on the backside of the device. Push
out the old battery with a screwdriver. During reassembly,
watch the position of the white rubber and make sure the
silver buttons fit exactly into the nipples of the rubber. The
device offers two different modes:
•Operation Mode: This is the mode where the device
is controlling other Z-Wave devices or is activating
scenes. See “Operating the device” for details.
•Management Mode: The device is turned into the
management mode by pushing all four buttons for
5 sec. A blinking green LED indicates the
management mode. In the management mode the
buttons of the device have different functions. The
modes times out after 10 sec or when a
management action is performed.
Management mode allows the following actions:
•Button 1 – Inclusion/Exclusion: See “Behavior with Z-
Wave-Network” for details.
•Button 2 - Send Node Information Frame and Wake
up Notification. See “Wakeup Intervals” for further
information.
•Button 3 – Reset of the device: See “Reset” for
further details
•Button 4 - Association Set: See “Associations” for
further details.
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

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network. This process is called Inclusion. Devices can also
leave a network. This process is called Exclusion. The
primary controller of the Z-Wave network initiates both
processes. This controller will be turned into exclusion
respective inclusion mode. Please refer to your primary
controllers 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.
When in factory default mode a 1 sec. click
on any button will trigger the device for 5
sec to accept inclusions (red and green
LEDs blink slowly). Button 1 in management mode
confirms inclusion or exclusion.
Operating the device
Depending on the button mode and command set
configured the key fob can be used in different ways.
Button Group modes:
Control with two groups of two buttons: (default) One
group (No. 1) of devices is controlled by button 1 and 3, the
other group (No. 2) is controlled by button 2 and 4. Clicking
the larger button turns the loads ’ON’, clicking the smaller
button turns the loads ‘OFF’. If double clicks are enabled in
configuration parameters #1 or #2, groups No. 3 and No. 4
are controlled by short double click of the buttons.
Dimming commands are sent by holding down the buttons
(Dim UP using Buttons 1 and 2, Dim Down using Buttons 3
and 4) respective Click + Hold in case the double click
option is enabled.
Control with single buttons:A group of devices is
controlled by a single button: single click turns ‘ON’; double
click turns ‘OFF’ devices in the group. In case dimmers are
controlled, holding down the button will dim up, click and
hold down will dim down the load. The group number
corresponds to the button label.
Control Commands Sent Out:
The configuration parameters #11…#14 specify what
commands are sent when the buttons are operated.
Direct Control of associated devices: (This is the default
mode No. 1). Devices in association groups are controlled
using Basic ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ commands and Dim Start/Stop
commands. This mode implements the communication
pattern 7. The parameter value No. 2 disables the use of
Dim commands.
Control of Devices in proximity: Basic ‘ON’, ‘OFF’ and
Dim Start/Stop commands are sent to the device nearest to
the Fob. (50...100 cm) Attention: In case there is more than
one Z-Wave device nearby all these devices may be
switched. For this reason the proximity function should be
handled with care. This mode implements the
communication pattern 7.
Control of all devices in Z-Wave network: The special
commands ‘ALL ON’ resp. ‘ALL OFF’ are sent as broadcast
to all devices in direct wireless range. The devices act
according to their individual settings for ‘Switch ALL’
commands. This mode implements the communication
pattern 7.
Simple Scene Activation: Devices in an association group
are controlled by individual commands defined by Z-Wave
command class ‘Scene Controller Configuration’. One
scene number can be configured per association group. On
default, the scene number equals the association group
number as shown in the figure below. This mode
implements communication patterns 6and 7. This mode is
typically used to activate scenes in IP gateways but can
also be used to activate predefined scenes in other scene-
capable devices.
Enhanced Scene Activation: In this mode every button
action can issue a scene activation command with a
dedicated number. The scene number 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:

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•1 = On
•2 = Off
•3 = Dim Up Start
•4 = Dim Down Start
•5 = Dim Up Stop
•6 = Dim Down Stop
Example: Clicking/double clicking the button 1 will issue a
scene activation command for scene 11 (button 1 click,
event on) and scene 12 (button double click 1, event off,
single button control is used in this example). This mode
implements the communication pattern 6.
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 for 5
seconds. The unlock state will last for 5 seconds.
Wakeup 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 power.
Communication with the device is limited. In order to
communicate with the device, a static controller Cis needed
in the network. This controller will maintain a mailbox for the
battery operated devices and store commands that cannot
be received during deep sleep state. Without such a
controller, communication may become impossible and/or
the battery lifetime is significantly decreased.
The device will stay awake right after inclusion
for 10 seconds allowing the controller to
perform configuration actions. It is possible to
manually wake up the device by pushing button 2 in
management mode. The device implements a regular
wakeup. The minimum wakeup interval is 240 sec and can
be set by the controller. The configuration parameter #25
however disables all wakeup intervals on default and
overwrites all wakeup settings. This shall protect the battery
from draining if the controller unintended sets up a wakeup
interval.
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. Certain network
operations such as setting associations requires a NIF.
Pressing Button 2 in management mode will issue a NIF.
LED Control
• Confirmation - green 1 sec
• Failure - red 1 sec
• Inclusion Mode – blink red/green
• Button press confirmation - green 1/4 sec
• Network management mode - blink green
• Waiting for group selection in Association
Set Mode - green fast blink
• 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
By button 1 or single clicks of buttons 1 and 2
(max 8 nodes)
2
By button 2 or double clicks of buttons 3 and 4
(max 8 nodes)
3
By button 3 or single clicks of buttons 1 and 2
(max 8 nodes)
4
By button 4 or double clicks of buttons 3 and 4
(max 8 nodes)
The controller receiving the scene activation commands
must be placed on all association groups.
Set and unset associations to actuators
Associations can be assigned and removed either via Z-
Wave commands or using the device itself. To control a Z-
Wave device from the Fob, 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 Fob into management mode and hit button 4
within 10 sec. (LED is blinking green when management
mode is reached).
2. Within 10 sec. push the button of the Fob you like the Z-
Wave actuator to be controlled with. Single click means
adding to this association group, double click
means removing the node selected in step (3) from
this association group. After 10 sec. the devices goes
back to sleep.
3. Find the Z-Wave actuator you like to control by the
device. 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 Fob 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

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function better to user needs or unlock further enhanced
features.
Pair Mode for Button 1 and 3 (# 1)
Pair Mode for Button 2 and 4 (#2)
Value
Description
0
Separately
1
In pair without double clicks (Default)
2
In pair with double clicks
Control Commands on Group 1 (# 11)
Control Commands on Group 2 (# 12)
Control Commands on Group 3 (# 13)
Control Commands on Group 4 (# 14)
Value
Description
0
Disabled
1
Switch On/Off and Dim (Basic and Multilevel) (Default)
2
Switch On/Off only (send Basic Set)
3
Switch All
4
Send Scenes
5
Send Preconfigured Scenes
6
Control devices in proximity
Typical click timeout (# 20)
Typical time to differentiate click, hold and double click
Value
Description
1 — 100
in 10ms units (Default 50)
Send the following Switch All commands (# 21)
Value
Description
1
Switch off only (Default)
2
Switch on only
255
Switch all on and off
Invert buttons (# 22)
Value
Description
0
No (Default)
1
Yes
LED confirmation mode (# 24)
This allows saving battery power
Value
Description
0
No confirmations
1
Confirm button press
2
Confirm button press and delivery (Default)
Suppress Device Wakeup (# 25)
If no device is in range when wakeup several unsuccessful
communication attempts will drain battery.
Value
Description
0
Suppress (Default)
1
Allows Wakeup
Unsolicited Battery Report on Wake Up (# 30)
Value
Description
0
No (Default)
1
To same node as wake up notification
2
Broadcast to neighbors
Technical Data
Battery Type
1 * CR2032 (only use battery of correct type,
don’t dispose in normal trash bin but recycle)
Frequency
EU: 868.4 MHz (EN 300 220) or
IN: 865.2 MHz (CSR 564) or
RU: 869.0 MHz (GKRCh/EN 300 200) or
US: 908.4 MHz (FCC CFR47 P 15.249)
Wireless Range
Up to 100 m outside, on average up to 20 m
inside buildings
Explorer Frame
Support
Yes (SDK 4.55)
Specific Device Class
Multilevel Remote Switch
Routing
No (FLIRS)
Firmware Version
1.3
Dimensions
50 x 30 x 10 mm
Weight
30 gr.
FCC - ID
2AAYU-KFOBUS
Z-Wave.Me guarantees that every device is free from physical
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one
year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective
during this one-year warranty period, Z-Wave.Me will replace it
free of charge. Z-Wave.Me does not issue any refunds. This
warranty is extended to the original end user purchase only and
is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (1) damage
to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in handling, or
any negligent use; (2) units which have been subject to
unauthorized repair, taken apart, or otherwise modified; (3)
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CE for Class B ITE (Following European standard
EN55022/1998; EN61000- 3-2/1995; EN61000-3-
3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950-1/2