Regarding Zwave equipment

We have already examined the ZWAVE equipment in sufficient detail below, you can familiarize yourself with the basic methods of automation using these controllers and find out approximate prices. Product prices are highly dependent on the euro exchange rate, so for clarification, please call the website and find out the exact information.

The system on Zwave. star system. Sensors are integrated into a common network / each device has its own. Logic.

Pros:

Controllers have different costs. Starting from 5000еu (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.

Weaknesses:

The price is pegged to the euro exchange rate. (most likely the cost will increase)
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.

Views of Controllers.

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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.	800	1300	1900	2600	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	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.

Shades and blinds control

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 4000 rubles.

The system works great with controllers of all types (with fibaro it connects automatically; others may need to be configured)

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

Remote control of electrical appliances (smart sockets)

Represented by overlays for existing sockets (it was not possible to find those mounted in sockets.

They allow 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 500 EU. For 1 device.

Security system

Fibaro leakage sensor	680
Everspring Smoke Detector	600
Eversrping Presence Sensor	450
Everspirng Door/Window Sensor	480
Ip camera Foscm	510
Total	2520

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 changed periodically. Devices are characterized by low power consumption,

Light control

With Zwave you can control the 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 600 EU.

Home air conditioner control.

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 400eu.

The IR code base of the following manufacturers is already preinstalled in the device: 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.

Heating control (thermostats)

The thermostat for the water valve allows you to control 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. (take max functionality)

Device	Quantity	Cost
Vera 3 Controller	1	1700
Light relay	3	(600*3)=1600
Relay RGWB	1	600
Fibaro leak sensor	1	680
Everspring Smoke Detector	1	600
Eversrping Presence Sensor	1	450
Door/Window Opening Sensor Everspirng	4	480*4=1920
Ip camera Foscm	2	620*2=1240
Air conditioner controller	2	600*2=1200
Thermostat	4	700*4=2800
Blinds Controller	4	600*4=2400
	Total:	15270

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 15-20 . + 5 . setting up the router and controller.

Total 17770 eu.

Product line

Base		Medium		Premium
Description	Price EU	Description	Price EU	Description	Price EU
Basic set Razzpberry PI (Controller+Zwave board) Light control module 1 pc Smart socket 1 pc Motion sensor 1 pc Standard interface	2600	Light+ Z-wave controller Zipabox 2pcs lighting module 1pcs dimmer control module Roller shutter control module 1pc Custom Interface	5100	Complex1 Fibaro Home Center Lite Light+climate	9100
Light Z-Wave Controller Vera Lite Light module Module LED Standard interface	3400	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	12200
Climate Z-Wave Controller Vera Lite A/C control module 1pc Standard interface	3400	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	15000
Security Z-Wave Controller Vera Lite Leak sensor 1pc Smoke Sensor 1pc Standard Interface	3100	Device control+ Z-wave controller Zipabox 3 socket control controller Programmable system Custom Interface	3900	All Inclusive Fibaro Home Center 2 Light+Climate+Household appliances+Security +Multimedia	16700
Instrument control Z-Wave Controller VeraLite Socket controller 1pc Standard interface	2700
Multimedia Zwave controller. +Remote playback speakers	2700

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