The Fibaro Heat Controller, when used with an "Extra temperature sensor" (FGBRS-001), provides enhanced temperature regulation for your smart home. This device is designed to work with an additional, dedicated temperature sensor to optimize the heating in a room.
Function Description:
The Fibaro Heat Controller is a smart thermostatic head that can be paired with an external temperature sensor, the FGBRS-001, to achieve more precise temperature control. The FGBRS-001 sensor can be placed anywhere in the room, acting as a reference point for the room's actual temperature, rather than relying solely on the temperature measured at the radiator. This allows for more accurate and comfortable heating.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Compatible Sensor: The FGBRS-001 is the only compatible temperature sensor for the Fibaro Heat Controller.
- Pairing: One thermostatic head can be paired with only one FGBRS-001 sensor. However, a single FGBRS-001 sensor can be paired with up to three thermostatic heads, offering flexibility in multi-radiator rooms or adjacent spaces.
- Placement: The sensor should be placed in the same room as the thermostatic head and no further than 5 meters from it to ensure reliable communication and accurate readings.
Usage Features:
Pairing the FGBRS-001 with the Device:
- Initiate Pairing on Sensor: Press and hold the button on the FGBRS-001 sensor. A key is included with the device to assist with this if needed.
- Release Button: Release the button when you observe a blue LED color on the sensor.
- Confirm Selection on Head: Click the button on the thermostatic head to confirm the selection. The LED ring on the thermostatic head will start blinking blue, indicating it's ready for pairing.
- Click Sensor Button: Within 1 minute of the thermostatic head's LED blinking, click the button on the FGBRS-001 sensor.
- Confirmation: The LED ring on the thermostatic head will blink to confirm the pairing result:
- 5 times green: Sensor paired successfully.
- 5 times red: Sensor not paired.
- Placement: After successful pairing, place the FGBRS-001 sensor in the same room as the thermostatic head, ensuring it is no further than 5 meters away.
Removing Paired Heads from the Sensor's Memory:
To remove all paired thermostatic heads from the FGBRS-001 sensor's memory:
- Initiate Unpairing: Press and hold the button on the FGBRS-001 sensor for 2 seconds.
- Confirmation: The LED on the sensor will blink 3 times to confirm that all pairings have been removed.
Maintenance Features:
The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features beyond the pairing and unpairing processes. However, as a smart home device, it is generally expected to be low-maintenance, requiring occasional battery checks for the sensor and ensuring a clean environment for optimal performance. Software updates for the Heat Controller and associated apps would also be part of ongoing maintenance, though not detailed in this excerpt.
Support and Resources:
Fibaro provides extensive support and resources for its products:
- FIBARO Forum: For community discussions and troubleshooting (https://forum.fibaro.com/)
- FIBARO ID: For cloud services (https://id.cloud.fibaro.com/)
- B2B Distributor & Installer Information: For business partners (https://www.fibaro.com/en/partners/distributors/, https://www.fibaro.com/en/partners/installers/)
- Newsroom: For company updates (https://www.fibaro.com/en/about-us/newsroom/)
- FAQ: For frequently asked questions (https://manuals.fibaro.com/faq/)
- Marketplace: For additional products and integrations (https://marketplace.fibaro.com/)
- About Us: General company information (https://www.fibaro.com/en/about-us/)
- Warranty: Information on product warranty (https://www.fibaro.com/file/FIBARO-Warranty.pdf)
- Compatibility: Details on device compatibility (https://www.fibaro.com/en/compatibility/)
- Architect & Developer Programs: For professionals (https://www.fibaro.com/en/partnership/architect/, https://www.fibaro.com/en/partnership/developer/)
- Privacy Policy: Information on data privacy (https://www.fibaro.com/en/policy/)
- Smart Home App (FIBARO Home Center App):
- iOS: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fibaro-home-center/id104154461902?mt=8)
- Android: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fibaro.homecenter)
- FIBARO Installer App:
- iOS: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fibaro-installer/id1304252727?mt=8)
- Android: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fibaro.installer&hl=en)
- Works with FIBARO: Information on integrations (https://www.fibaro.com/en/compatibility/)
- Where to Buy: Retailer information (https://www.fibaro.com/en/where-to-buy/)
- Contact: General contact information (https://www.fibaro.com/en/contact/)
- HomeKit: Information on HomeKit integration (https://www.fibaro.com/en/homekit/)
This comprehensive set of resources ensures users have access to all necessary information, from technical support to purchasing options, enhancing the overall user experience for the Fibaro Heat Controller and its extra temperature sensor.