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Equipment Z-wave

In our reviews, we often mention equipment based on the Z-wave protocol. According to Ebiding specialists, this is one of the best entry-level systems that can serve as a starting point into the world of home automation for both hobbyists and commercial use.

Z-Wave — is a wireless home automation standard for apartments, houses and small offices.

  • Z-Wave does not require additional wiring and other repairs
  • Easy to install allows you to customize the entire system
  • Flexibility and the ability to consistently increase the functionality by installing additional devices will make it possible in the future to adapt the system to the changing needs of the owners.

Dignity:

  • Controllers have different costs. Starting from 5000eu  (Homemade controller based on Raspbery PI with Zwave chip.
  • Large device peripherals. Various thermostats, humidity sensors
  • Wireless interface. (the controller itself, however, must be connected to the central router. By wire.)
  • The cost of a solution for a specific case (controller + leak + smoke + security camera can cost much less depending on the required functionality.

Flaws:

  • The price is pegged to the euro exchange rate.
  • Some interoperability issues with devices from different manufacturers. It is necessary to study the specific specification before ordering the equipment.
  • General system immunity
  • General network vulnerability. ( Valid for any network that has the ability to remote control.
  • Very limited number of supported IP cameras.

Controller Views.

PP

RazzpberyPI

(Controller+board Zwave

Z-Wave Controller Vera Lite

Z-wave controller Zipabox

Fibaro Home Center Lite

Fibaro Home Center 2

Z-Wave Controller Vera 3

Price EU.

600

1300

1700

2200

4400

1700

Add. Modules

YES but subject to programming

No

Yes ( gsm module and additional battery)

GSM and battery.

The battery is built into the system. GSM no

No

List of supported devices

When a new device appears, you have to wait for the release of drivers for it under Linux. Then program the controller itself.

Almost complete.

Almost complete.

There are problems connecting third-party devices

There are problems connecting third-party devices

Almost complete.

Architecture

Debian(Linux)+ARM

Linux+ARM

Linux+ARM

Linux+ARM

Linux+X86

Linux+ARM

Using as a router

no

None (no modules)

no

yes

yes

GSM

no

( with additional module)

no

no

yes

yes

Internet control

Yes (programming required)

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Data backup

no

no

no

no

yes

yes

Home theater function

no

no

no

no

yes

no

Maximum recommended number of devices per controller.

10

20

20

20

40

30

Easy setting from 1 to 5 ( 1 minimum 5 maximum)

1

3

2

4( 5 for Fibaro devices)

4( 5 for Fibaro devices)

3

Work scenarios:

1. Control curtains and blinds

Integrated control relay for curtains, blinds, etc. Designed for installation in an in-wall wiring box under a traditional switch. (requires space) or in concealed mounting locations. The relay controls the load on the blinds motor. Can be included in a common Z-Wave network and controlled from other devices. Allows you to control any motorized lifting / lowering devices. (doors? garage, attic sliding curtains, etc.) The average cost of one drive is 400eu.

The system works great with controllers of all types (Fibaro connects automatically, others may need tweaking)

Works with automation from (BOFU, Somfy, Trietex, G-Rail, raex

2. Remote control of electrical appliances (smart sockets)

Represented by overlays for existing sockets (could not be found mounted in sockets.

Allows you to remotely enable / disable a consumer group, combine them into groups. Turn off by a signal from other sensors, time of day, timer, etc.)

Price from 300eu. For 1 device.

3. Security system

Fibaro leakage sensor

480

Everspring Smoke Detector

400

Eversrping Presence Sensor

250

Everspirng Door/Window Sensor

280

Ip camera Foscm

310

Total

1720

Calculation example for one room. If there is no need for any sensors, the system can be configured without them.

It must be remembered that devices run on batteries (batteries that need to be replaced periodically, although the devices themselves are low power consumption,

4. Lighting control

Zwave controls lighting. With the help of relay modules mounted behind the sockets. The system supports dimmable lighting and RGWB control (color LEDs). Scenarios can be set. The control module has four analog inputs, allowing you to connect any sensors operating in the 0-10V range, including light sensors, wind sensors, pressure and humidity sensors.

The cost of one module is about 400eu.

5. Home air conditioner control.

The Remote ZXT-120 is a Z-Wave to IR radio converter for air conditioners and is 100% compatible with Z-Wave devices (such as home gateways, portable controllers). Remotec ZXT-120 has a built-in temperature sensor, the value of which can be transferred to the Z-Wave network. The choice of the IR code for controlling the air conditioner is carried out by a configuration parameter from the library built into the expander. The cost of this sensor is about 400 eu.

The device comes preloaded with IR codes from the following manufacturers: ACURA, Apton, AUX, Carrier, Chang Hong, Chigo, Chunlan, Daikin, Fujitsu, Galanz, General, Gree, HAIER, Hisene, HITACHI, Kang Li, Kelong, Kelvinator, Kolin, Konka, LG, Midea, Midea_Toshiba, MITSUBISHI, NEC, Panasonic, Panda, Philco, Samsung, Sanyo, SHARP, Shinco, Siemens, TCL, Toshiba, Trane, VOLTAS, YORK.

6. Heating control (thermostats)

The water valve thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature in a room heated by water radiators.

Four modes are supported:

  • Normal mode
  • Energy saving mode
  • Frost protection (off)
  • Direct valve position control mode. The thermostat has no buttons except for one service button, mode switching and temperature change are carried out via Z-Wave using the controller.

The device has an algorithm for temporarily turning off heating when a window is opened. After 5 minutes, the thermostat returns to the usual temperature control pattern. The cost of the solution is from 500 eu for one battery.

How easy it is to calculate the equipment, for example, a 3-room apartment can do.

Device

Quantity

Cost EU

Controller

1

1700

Light relay

3

(400*3)=1200

RGWB relay

1

400

Leak sensor

1

480

Smoke detector

1

400

Presence sensor

1

250

Everspirng Door/Window Sensor

4

280*4=1120

Ip camera Foscm

2

310*1=620

A/C controller

2

400*2=800

Thermostat

4

500*4=2000

Blind controller

4

600*4=2400

 

Total:

12570

As you can see, the solution is quite inexpensive for complex management. The cost of installation work (if you do not need to pull the wiring, for example, to control the blinds, you can estimate at 10-15t eu . + 5t eu . setting up the router and controller.

Total 12570 eu.

Product line:

Below is a sample price liver. (please note that prices are given at the time of publication of the article and may change)

Base

Medium

Premium

Description

Price

Description

Price

Description

Price

Basic set

Razzpberry PI

(Controller+Zwave board)

Light control module 1 pc

Smart socket 1 pc

Motion sensor 1 pc

Standard interface

 

 

3200

Light+

Z-wave controller Zipabox

2pcs lighting module

1pcs dimmer control module

Roller shutter control module 1pc

Custom Interface

5700

Complex1

Fibaro Home Center Lite

Light+climate

9900

Light

Z-WaveControllerVeraLite

Light module

Module LED

Standard interface

 

3200

Climate+

Z-wave controller Zipabox

Heat floor module 1pc

Air conditioning control module 2pcs

Custom Interface

4500

Complex2

Fibaro Home Center Lite

Light+climate+Household appliances

13600

Climate

Z-WaveControllerVeraLite

A/C control module 1pc Standard interface

 

3200

Security+

Z-wave controller Zipabox Leak sensor 1pc

Smoke Sensor 2pcs

IP camera 2pcs

Custom Interface

 

6700

Complex 3 Fibaro Home Center 2 Light+Climate+Household appliances+Security

15100

Security

Z-WaveControllerVeraLite

Leak sensor 1pc

Smoke Sensor 1pc Standard Interface

 

3600

Device control+ Z-wave controller Zipabox

3 socket control controller

Programmable system

Custom Interface

 

4100

All Inclusive Fibaro Home Center 2

Light+Climate+Household appliances+Security

+Multimedia

1700

Instrument control

Z-Wave Controller VeraLite

1pc socket controller

Standard interface

 

3000

 

 

 

 

Multimedia

Zwave controller. +Remote playback speakers

3200

 

 

 

 

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