FIBARO FGFS-101 User Manual

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POWERING MODES
#5: Powering modes
There are two powering modes for the Flood Sensor. By default it is
powered by a factory included battery. In addition it can work with a
constant voltage, after connecting a 12/24V DC power supply to +12
and GND terminals (see „Diagrams and connection” on page 7).
Powering mode conguration is carried out automatically, while the
device is being added into the Z-Wave network.
When battery powered, the Flood Sensor communicates with the
main Z-Wave controller periodically. Detected alarms are sent imme-
diately, but the conguration parameters and associations settings
will only be updated at specied wake up intervals or at manual wake
up (single TMP button click).
When added to the network as a DC powered device, the device will
update its associations and congurations immediately. It will also
allow it to serve as a signal repeater in the Z-Wave network, which
increases the chance of successful communication among devices in
the same network.
Switching to constant voltage powering mode:
1. Remove the sensor from the Z-Wave network.
2. Connect constant voltage power source (12/24 VDC) to +12 and
GND terminals in accordance with „Diagrams and connection” on
page 7.
3. Add the sensor to the Z-Wave network.
The Flood Sensor may operate without a battery if 12/24V power sup-
ply is connected. Installing a battery is recommended though, as it
will serve as an emergency power source. When constant power fails,
sensor will automatically shift to backup power mode. All reports, in-
cluding ood and temperature, will be sent immediately, but it will
not be possible to modify the conguration or association settings
until constant power returns. In this mode Z-Wave signal repeating is
not possible.
FIBARO Flood Sensor’s battery life is estimated at about 2 years at
factory default settings. Current battery level is displayed in a Z-Wave
controller interface. Red battery icon means the battery needs re-
placement. In order to avoid triggering a tamper alarm while replac-
ing the battery, 4th association group’s associations must be deleted
and conguration parameters should be restored back to default set-
tings.
NOTE
The Flood Sensor will
automatically exit
emergency mode
once 12/24 VDC at
+12 and GND termi-
nals is detected
i
CAUTION
Using batteries other
than specied may
result in explosion.
Dispose of properly,
observing environ-
mental protection
rules.
!

FIBARO FGFS-101 Specifications

General

Type	Freestanding
Purpose	Indoor/outdoor
Accuracy	0.5 °C
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Humidity measuring range	0 - 40 %
Battery type	CR123A
Number of batteries supported	1
Storage temperature (T-T)	- °C
Built-in display	No

Weight and Dimensions

Width	72 mm
Height	28 mm