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Z-Wave Range Estimator.
Please use the below information to determine the depreciation of the Z-Wave signal. Z-Wave devices should have a distance of
approximately 100m (328ft) without any obstacles in the way. Using the below information, if a signal has to travel through an
inner wall, it will lose approximately 40% of its signal. Therefore, 100m multiplied by (100% - 40%) = 60m (197ft). Do this for every
wall, window, etc and you will have your approximation. There’s a worksheet on Page 3 that will help. As always, this is just an
estimate. Depending on the manufacturer’s quality for your other Z-Wave products, your signal may vary.
Example 2:
Switch B is now in range
because of Switch C which
is acting as a Z-Wave
signal repeater.
Front Porch
C
B
A
HUB
C
Inovelli Switch #3
B
Inovelli Switch #2
A
Inovelli Switch #1
HUB
Your Z-Wave Enabled HUB
Kitchen
Man
Cave
Garage
Living
Room
Dining
Room
Z-Wave Extended Range
Example 1:
Switch B is out of range
and will not work unless
either the HUB is moved
or a Z-Wave repeater is
installed.
Front Porch
B
A
HUB
B
Inovelli Switch #2
A
Inovelli Switch #1
HUB
Your Z-Wave Enabled HUB
Kitchen
Man
Cave
Garage
Living
Room
Dining
Room
Z-Wave Original Range
Z-Wave Network | Using Devices That Repeat Signals.
As referenced in the intro, Z-Wave can be used with a few devices or it can be used to build a large network. Below you’ll see two
examples. In the first example, a user has a HUB which is looking for Z-Wave devices within its radius. Z-Wave devices outside
this radius will not be found and need to either be moved within the radius or use a repeating device to reach it. The second
example shows how a repeater can be used to reach a device outside of the initial radius. Keep this in mind when building your
own network and make sure to use the range estimator below.
About Z-Wave.
Z-Wave is an incredible technology. With it powering your home, you can choose from over 600 companies and 2100 products,
all of which will work with each other. The more devices, the more stable the network. The purpose of this portion of the manual
is to help you understand how Z-Wave works (in layman’s terms) as well as help you organize an efficient Z-Wave network, setting
you up for success in the long run. Afterall, we’re assuming you’ll want more than one smart home device!
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