Zipato ZXT-120 User manual

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USER
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V1.1
IR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
To avoid contact with electrical current:
Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box
containing electrical wiring.
Installation of inside wire may bring you close to electrical wire, conduit, terminals
and other electrical facilities. Extreme caution must be used to avoid electrical
shock from such facilities. Avoid contact with all such facilities.
Ethernet wiring must be at least 2 m from bare power wiring or lightning rods and
associated wires, and at least 15 cm from other wire (antenna wires, doorbell
wires, wires from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and
heating ducts.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
When operated according to manufacturer instructions, the product complies with all
applicable CE harmonised standards from EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Part 15
of the FCC Rules. The connections conducting HF signals must not be damaged or
altered in any way by the user.
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INTRODUCTION 05
OVERVIEW 08
IR EXTENDER OPERATIONS 09
INSTALLATION 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
SPECIFICATIONS 26
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 39
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 44
CONTENTS
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The ZXT-120 is a Z-Wave to IR extender for air-conditioning (AC) devices, (Figure
1), it works with any Z-Wave compliant gateway or controller by translating Z-Wave
Thermostat Commands to AC IR control code. User can select the IR code from
the built-in code library of ZXT-120, or use learning function, by using Z-Wave
Configuration Commands according to the parameter table. IR Extender also comes
with built-in temperature sensor which allows gateway or controller to get the
current room temperature.
ZXT-120 can be configured as either “Frequently Listening Routing Slaves” FLiRS (if
you are using battery) or “Always Listening” (if you are using 5V DC adaptor) before
inclusion process. Refer to Glossary for definition of “FLiRS” and “Always Listening”
mode.
INTRODUCTION
Figure 1 ZXT-120
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ZXT-120 supports Network Wide Inclusion (NWI) and Explore Frames. It also
supports Z-Wave networks with multiple gateways and controllers. Once the
configuration and setup is complete, the gateway or controller can use Z-Wave
“Thermostat commands class” to control their IR-controlled air-conditioner
through the ZXT-120.
CONTROLLER AND GATEWAY REQUIREMENTS
The ZXT-120 can work with any Z-Wave compliant controller or gateway supporting
the following Z-Wave commands.
- Configuration Command Class
- Multilevel Sensor Command Class
- Thermostat Command Class
• Thermostat Mode Command Class
• Thermostat Fan Mode Command Class
• Thermostat Set-point Command Class
BUILTIN IR CODE LIBRARY
The Built-in IR code library supports most of the popular air conditioner brands in the
market. Z-Wave gateway and controller does not need to have any IR control code knowledge.
User can use Z-Wave controller or gateway to select the IR code according to the ZXT-120
code list separately provided through Z-Wave configuration command.
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GLOSSARY
DEVICE OR
NODE
Devices and nodes are all terms to describe an individual Z-Wave device. These are all
interchangeable when setting up your Z-Wave network.
INCLUSION Add a Z-Wave device to the network.
EXCLUSION Delete a Z-Wave device from the network.
REMOVE To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still exists
in the same Z-Wave network.
ZWAVE
NETWORK
A collection of Z-Wave devices is controlled by primary and secondary controllers
operating on the same system. A Z-Wave network has its own unique ID code so that
controllers not in the network cannot control the system.
PRIMARY
CONTROLLER
The first controller is used to set up your devices and network. Only the Primary
Controller can be used to include or delete devices from a network. It is recommended
that you mark the primary controller for each network for ease in modifying your
network.
NETWORK WIDE
INCLUSION
NWI
Network Wide Inclusion (NWI) enables both end-user friendly, Plug and Play like Z-Wave
network installation as well as professional installation scenario where the inclusion
process in terms of time will be reduced significantly. NWI is a feature supported by
a new frame type named Explorer which enables the Z-Wave protocol to implement
Adaptive Source Routing.
FLIRS MODE
FLiRS is abbreviation for “Frequently Listening Routing Slave”. FLiRS mode is targeted
for battery operated applications and will enter sleep mode frequently in order to
conserve battery consumption. The response to Z-Wave command is not as quick as
Always Listening Device. Normally there is 1-2 seconds latency.
ALWAYS
LISTENING
MODE
Always Listening mode is targeted for AC power operated applications and it can act as
a repeater, which will re-transmit the RF signal to ensure that the signal is received by
its intended destination by routing the signal around obstacle and radio dead spots. The
response to Z-Wave command is immediate.
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OVERVIEW
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01 02
05 04
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PACKAGE CONTENT
After opening the cover of the packing box, check that the following accessories are
included:
• ZXT-120 (Z-Wave to AC IR Extender)
• USB cable
• Screws (bottom cover) x 2pcs
• User Manual
01 “PROG” Button, Learning
and LED indication
02 Temperature
sensor
03 Battery
Chassis
04 USB Power
5V DC
05 External
IR port
06 Surround IR Output for top
and 4-directions
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If you need to mount the ZXT-120 to a wall, Please read the “Installation” chapter .
Power up the ZXT-120 by the USB Power 5V DC or Dry battery AAA x 3pcs.
• Plug-in 5V DC power into the USB socket if operated at Always Listening
mode, or
• Install 3xAAA batteries if operated at FLiRS mode.
• Please refer to the section of “Mounting procedure”.
• Remove the battery cover on the back of your ZXT-120 battery chassis.
• Mount the battery cover into the main unit with 2 screws.
• Check the polarity of the batteries and the “+/-” marks inside the battery
compartment.
• Insert the batteries.
• Push the battery cover and main unit back in place.
IR EXTENDER
OPERATIONS
CAUTION (battery and power adaptor safety)
• Use new batteries of the recommended type and size only.
• Never mix used and new batteries together.
• To avoid chemical leaks, remove batteries from the ZXT-120 if you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time.
• Dispose of used batteries properly; do not burn or bury them.
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LISTENING MODE CHANGE DEFAULT MODE IS FLIRS
Before inclusion, ZXT-120 can be configured as either “Frequently Listening Routing
Slave” (FLiRS) if you are using battery or “Always Listening” if you are using 5V DC
adaptor. Refer to Glossary for definition of “FLiRS” and “Always Listening” node.
Important:
It is not allowed to change ZXT-120’s listening mode without exclusion process (do not
change ZXT-120 listening mode while ZXT-120 is included in a network).
How to switch ZXT-120 listening mode from “Always Listening” to “FLiRS” (or
vice verse)
Step Setup Key LED Indication Status
on ZXT-120
1Press and hold the PROG button on the
ZXT-120 for around 5 seconds LED turns ON after PROG key hold for 5 seconds
2Release the button and then press the
PROG button 3 times within 2 seconds
LED flashes twice then stays off
(ZXT-120 set in FLiRS mode)
OR
LED flashes four times then stays off
(ZXT-120 set in Always Listening mode)
Inclusion/Exclusion
Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120
1Refer to your primary controller instructions to process the inclusion /
exclusion setup procedure. -
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2When prompted by your primary
controller, click once on the PROG button LED flashes once then stays off (ZXT-120 will report the supported command class)
The primary controller should indicate that the action was successful. If the controller
indicates the action was unsuccessful, please repeat the procedure.
IR Code Selection
ZXT-120 comes with built-in IR AC code library, user can select the IR code using
Configuration Command Class.
Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120
1After including ZXT-120 to Z-Wave controller or Gateway, go to device setup for configuration
on gateway or controller. -
2
Input parameter number “27” and parameter
value (please look up the code list of ZXT-120
according to your AC brand). Then complete
the configuration process.
LED flashes twice when ZXT-120
receives the configuration setting
3Press the PROG button on the ZXT-120. LED flashes once when ZXT-120
receives the configuration setting.
4
Go back to the control page of ZXT-120 on the
gateway and try the function such as (cool,
temperature set). If the air conditioner does not
respond to the command you set on Gateway
(Cool, Heat, Auto, Temperature set etc.), repeat
step 2 and 3 to select the next code on code list.
LED flashes once every time it
receives a command from
gateway.
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IR CODE LEARNING
In case none of the code on the code list works for the targeted air conditioner, user
can use IR code learning function using configuration according to below steps:
Step Setup Key LED Indication Status
on ZXT-120
1
Go to configuration setting page on the
gateway and input parameter number “27”
and parameter value “000” to select the
dedicated AC code number “000” for learning.
LED flashes twice when ZXT-120
receives the configuration setting.
2
Look up below mapping table (value 0-22) for
learning, and decide the IR setting you intent
to learn next. For example “22°C, cool” which
matches value “5” (IR code to be learnt will
locate at “5” in ZXT-120). Set your original air
conditioner remote at “22°C, cool” and turn it
off. (Besides temperature and mode, you may
set other desired settings, such as Fan, Swing
etc.)
-
3Go to configuration setting page on the gateway and input parameter number “25”
and parameter value “5” (in this case). -
Important Information
• Different brand or model of air conditioner has different function. For example, some air conditioner only support temperature set
from 18°C-30°C, if user set 17 °C on gateway, ZXT-120 will not respond.
• There are more than 1 code for each brand, some does not support heat, if user selected a code that does not support heat but the
original air conditioner supports heat function, please continue to try next code until the correct one is selected.
• You can record down your device code for future reference after setting up the ZXT-120 correctly.
AC device programmed to your ZXT-120
Code no.:
• If none of the code works on the target air conditioner, or the air conditioner brand is not shown on the code list, please select
code “000” for IR code learning (refer to instruction of IR Code Learning)
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4Press the PROG button on the ZXT-120.
LED flashes once
when ZXT-120 receives the
configuration setting.
ZXT-120 flashes once again to
start learning
5
Aim the original air conditioner remote at ZXT-
120 from distance within 1-3 inches.
Press “power on” button on the original air
conditioner remote.
If the learning is failed, repeat step 3 to step 5.
To learn next IR code, repeat step 2 to step 5.
LED flashes twice if
learning is successful.
LED flashes 6 times if
it has failed.
When you encounter problem, check followings:
• Make sure your original remote is switched to power off.
• Press the key on original remote before learning mode timeout.
• Keep away from incandescent light and direct sunlight during learning.
• Make sure IR Transmitter of your original remote alight with learning diode of ZXT-120, you may also slightly adjust closer or
further away the distance of two devices.
• Make sure the power is good on both devices, especially the original remote. Use fresh batteries.
IR LEARNING MAPPING TABLE PARAMETER NUMBER 25
Parameter Value
(Storage Location)
Thermostat command & IR setting
Storage in Celsius unit Storage in Fahrenheit unit
0 OFF OFF
1 ON (resume) ON (resume)
2 19 °C cool 67 °F cool
3 20 °C cool 68 or 69 °F cool
4 21 °C cool 70 or 71 °F cool
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5 22 °C cool 72 or 73 °F cool
6 23 °C cool 74 or 75 °F cool
7 24 °C cool 76 °F cool
8 25 °C cool 77 or 78 °F cool
9 26 °C cool 79 or 80 °F cool
10 27 °C cool 81 or 82 °F cool
11 28 °C cool 83 or 84 °F cool
12 19 °C heat 67 °F heat
13 20 °C heat 68 or 69 °F heat
14 21 °C heat 70 or 71 °F heat
15 22 °C heat 72 or 73 °F heat
16 23 °C heat 74 or 75 °F heat
17 24 °C heat 76 °F heat
18 25 °C heat 77 or 78 °F heat
19 26 °C heat 79 or 80 °F heat
20 27 °C heat 81 or 82 °F heat
21 28 °C heat 83 or 84 °F heat
22 Dry mode Dry mode
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Important Information
After all learning is completed, user can go back to the ZXT-120 control page on the gateway for normal operation.
• On the gateway UI, user can only use the temperature range from the mapping table, OFF, ON(RESUME), COOL, HEAT, DRY, If
user press the button of FAN, or other function on the gateway UI which is not listed in above table, ZXT-120 will not respond.
• If user only learned ON, OFF, or part of the settings according to the above table, ZXT-120 will send the learned data to the
air conditioner only. For example, user only learned ON, OFF, 22°C Cool, 24°C Heat, ZXT-120 will not send IR data to air conditioner
if user set 27°C Cool on the gateway.
• ZXT-120 has been pre-defined default cool at 26°C, default heat at 22°C, when user press Cool on gateway without setting
temperature, ZXT-120 will send the learned data of 26°C Cool to air conditioner. When user press Heat on gateway without setting
temperature, ZXT-120 will send the learned data of 22°C Heat to air conditioner.
• There is only one code for dry mode, user can set it at any preferred temperature.
• User can still use gateway to set up scene and schedule with ZXT-120, for example, to have AC turn on at 23°C every day at 7pm,
25°C at 11pm. Just make sure the set code is learned.
• The learning mapping table is for split air conditioner which remote control is with LCD display. For window type air conditioner
(which remote control is without LCD display), the mapping table with temperatures do not apply, due to different type of IR control
protocol. However, user may still use the OFF, or ON/RESUME, DRY key for learning. (Because the POWER key on the original
remote without LCD display is toggle, user can choose either ON key, or OFF key to learn Power key, after learning is done, press
once to turn on the air conditioner if the air conditioner is OFF, press once to turn off if the air conditioner is ON)
RESET ZXT120 TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Press and hold “PROG” button for 10 seconds on ZXT-120. During the press and hold
period, RED LED lights up at around 5 seconds, then, it will flash twice until reset
process is completed at around 10 seconds.
The “IR Learning Mapping Table” is the mapping information “degree C” vs “storage
location” or “degree F” vs “storage location”. It is not related to “F to C” or “C to F”
unit conversion.
Information
• If you are using Gateway or other Z-wave controllers to operate ZXT-120, Please follow the instruction from the gateway or other
controller.
• You can check either the specifications in the manual of your ZXT-120 or also check online at www.zipato.com for a full list of
products that can be used with your ZXT-120.
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ZXT120 INFORMATION
How to get the NIF “Node Information Frame” on ZXT-120 (Inclusion)
Step Setup Key LED Indication Status on ZXT-120
1Press the PROG button on
the ZXT-120 LED flashes once then stays off (ZXT-120 will report the supported command class)
Z-Wave Configuration Parameters
Parameter Number Definitions Parameter Value
25 0X19 Indicate a location for IR code
learning and start learning 0-22 (0x00 0x16)
26 0X1A
Learning status register
Note:
The status value 0x01 and
0x04 will be reset to 0 when
the ZXT-120 receive a get
command to this parameter
0 (0x00): Idle - this IR channel is idle
(default)
1 (0x01): OK - the latest learning
process successful and completed
2( 0x02): Learning - the ZXT-120 is
busy processing previous learning
request
4 (0x04): Failed - the latest learning
request failed
27 0X1B IR code number for built-in
code library Refer “Code list” for details
28 (0x1C) External IR Emitter power
level 0 (0x00): normal power mode 255(0xFF): high power mode (default)
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32 (0x20)
Surround IR control
-to avoid the IR interference
by disabling the surrounding
IR emitter if 2 air-
conditioners in a room are
used
- extend the battery life by
disabling the Surround IR
Emitters
0(0x00): disable Surround IR Emitters
255(0xFF): enable Surround IR
Emitters (default)
33 (0x21) AC function “SWING” control 0(0x00): SWING OFF
1(0x01): SWING AUTO(Default)
35 (0x23) Learn location status Bit mask = 1, learn location has learn data. Otherwise, Bit mask = 0
See figure “Learn location” as below
76543210
10000010
Bit Mask Byte 1
Location 0-7
76543210
00010001
Bit Mask Byte 2
Location 8-15
On below example, listed below function has been learned
location 1 : ON (resume)
location 7 : 24°C cool
location 8 : 25°C cool
location 12 : 19°C heat
location 16 : 23°C heat
76543210
0000001
Bit Mask Byte 3
Location 16-22
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37 0X25
Sensor temperature
compensation
(This parameter is used to
compensate the temperature
error at temperature sensor)
Temperature offset value.
Formula:
Display temperature = sensor
reading value + offset value
(unit = degree C)
0x00 = 0°C (Default)
0x01 = 1°C
0x02 = 2°C
0x03 = 3°C
0x04 = 4°C
0x05 = 5°C
0xFF = -1°C
0xFE = -2°C
0xFD = -3°C
0xFC = -4°C
0xFB = -5°C
Mapping Information
• BASIC Set Value 0x00 will map to Thermostat mode Off 0x00.
• BASIC set Value 0xFF will map to Thermostat mode Resume 0x05.
76543210 Bit Mask Byte 4
[Reseved]
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MOUNTING THE ZXT120 TO A WALL
MOUNTING LOCATION PRECAUTIONS
• Before mounting, check the material and structure of the mounting location. If
the location does not have the proper material or structure, the ZXT-120 can fall
and cause injuries.
• Use commercial items that best match the wall structure and material for the
screws and other fixtures.
• Do not mount near a kitchen counter, humidifier, or other location in which it can be
exposed to smoke or steam. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not mount in locations with high humidity or large amounts of dust. Doing so
could cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not mount to locations subject to high temperatures, high humidity, or exposure
to water. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock.
• Do not mount to locations subject to large amounts of vibration, large jolts, or
large forces. These could cause an injury if the ZXT-120 falls and breaks.
MOUNTING PROCEDURE PRECAUTIONS
• Do not modify parts or use the ZXT-120 in ways other than its intended use. Doing
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so could cause the ZXT-120 to fall and result in an injury.
• Be sure to fully check that there are no electrical wires or pipes inside the wall
before mounting.
• If any of the screws are loose, the ZXT-120 can fall and cause an injury. Do not
mount the ZXT-120 with the screws still loose.
• Check that the two screws mounted to the wall are fully inserted into the key holes
of the ZXT-120. Otherwise, the ZXT-120 can fall and cause an injury.
• Do not mount the ZXT-120 so that it sticks out from the wall edge. It could get hit by
people’s bodies or objects and cause an injury.
• Supplier will not be liable for any accidents or injuries that occur due to improper
mounting or handling.
• When mounting, be careful not to get your fingers pinched or injure your hands.
MOUNTING PROCEDURE PRECAUTIONS
The ZXT-120 can be mounted to a wall or wooden racks using the two key holes in
the bottom case.
Note 1: The reception sensitivity varies depending on the antenna direction.
Note 2: Before mounting to a wall, be sure to fully read the precautions.
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