Smoke Sensor

 Operating manual – English

Short manual – Multilanguage

Declarations of conformity:

FGSD-002.pdf

FIBARO Smoke Sensor is a universal, optical Z-Wave smoke detector. Fire alarm is signaled by sound, visual indicator blinking and by sending Z-Wave alarm and control commands.
The optical sensor detects smoke at an early stage of fire, often before flames appear and temperature starts to rise significantly. Moreover the device has a built-in temperature sensor, which is programmable indicator of exceeding set temperature level.
FIBARO Smoke Sensor is designed to be placed on a wall or ceiling. Visual indicator signals fire, operating mode and is used to see if device is within the Z-Wave network. The smoke sensor is designed to operate in confined spaces, under normal conditions (lacking smoke, dust, condensed water vapor).

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• Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller
• Supports protected mode (Z-Wave network security mode) with AES-128 encryption
• Extremely easy installation – simply install it in location prone to fire
• Battery powered
• 3 levels of sensors sensitivity
• Built-in casing opening detector
• Alarm is signaled by sound, visual indicator and Z-Wave control command
• Programmable excess temperature warning
• Automatic test performed every 10 seconds

1. Turn the cover counter-clockwise and open it
2. Remove the battery blocker
3. Install the sensor’s cover in desired location
4. Screw the FIBARO Smoke Sensor into the cover
5. Add the device (see “Adding to the network”)
6. Test FIBARO Smoke Sensor’s operation by performing a self-test – press & hold the B-button
7. Test the Z-Wave network range assuring the device is within range

1. Make sure the alarm sound can be easily audible in other rooms in the building.
2. Install the sensor in already decorated, painted rooms.
3. Install the sensor at least 1.5m from air conditioners.
4. Do not install the sensor in direct sunlight. Keep at least 0.5m distance from light sources.
5. Do not install the sensor in places prone to drafts.
6. Do not install the sensor in places with high water vapor condensation, e.g. above stoves, ovens, kettles, etc. The device can not be installed in places where the temperature exceeds operational values (0°C – 55°C).
7. Do not install the sensor in areas where the temperature exceeds the maximum temperature rating (0°C – 55°C).
8. There should be at least one sensor on each floor.
9. If there is only one sensor on a floor, it is best to place it in the corridor leading to the bedrooms.
   
10. It is recommended to install the sensor in every room except kitchens and bathrooms.
11. In standard rooms up to 60 m², one sensor is sufficient, except for L-shaped rooms or bigger rooms.
12. If the room has high furniture, fittings, or other high dividers, it is recommended to install more sensors.
13. In standard corridors (up to 3 m) it is recommended to use smoke detectors every 15 m maximum. If the corridor is L or U-shaped, installation in the middle of the corners is recommended.
14. The sensors must not be painted over or covered with furniture.
15. When installing on sloped ceilings, the sensor should be installed in a horizontal position. For slopes greater than 20 degrees, it is recommended to install the sensor 50-100 cm from the highest part of the ceiling.

Adding (Inclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add the device to existing Z-Wave network.

To add the device to the Z-Wave network:

Removing (Exclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.

To remove the device to the Z-Wave network:

FIBARO Smoke Sensor has a built-in Z-Wave network main controller’s range tester.

Follow the below instructions to test the main controller’s range:

1. Press and hold the B-button
2. Wait for the visual indicator to glow white and short acoustic signal to sound
3. Release the B-button
4. Wait for the visual indicator to glow violet
5. Press the B-button again, briefly
6. Visual indicator will indicate the Z-Wave network’s range (range signalling modes described below)
7. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the B-button briefly

Z-Wave range tester signalling modes:

Visual indicator pulsing green – Smoke Sensor attempts to establish a direct communication with the main controller. If a direct communication attempt fails, the device will try to establish a routed communication, through other modules, which will be signalled by visual indicator pulsing yellow.
Visual indicator glowing green – Smoke Sensor communicates with the main controller directly.
Visual indicator pulsing yellow – Smoke Sensor tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
Visual indicator glowing yellow – Smoke Sensor communicates with the main controller through the other modules. After 2 seconds the device will retry to establish a direct communication with the main controller, which will be signalled with visual indicator pulsing green.
Visual indicator pulsing violet – Smoke Sensor does communicate at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves successful it will be confirmed with a yellow glow. It is not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
Visual indicator glowing red – Smoke Sensor is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).

Reset procedure erases memory of the device, including all information on the Z-Wave network and the main controller.

Resetting the Smoke Sensor:

1. Make sure the Sensor is powered
2. Press and hold the B-button
3. Wait for the visual indicator to glow white and short acoustic signal to sound
4. Release the B-button
5. Wait for the visual indicator to glow yellow (4th MENU position)
6. Press the B-button again, briefly
7. Successful reset will be confirmed with the visual indicator changing colour to red and fading and short acoustic signal.

Waking up the Smoke Sensor:

FIBARO Smoke Sensor needs to be woken up to receive information about the new configuration from the controller, like parameters and associations.

To wake up the sensor manually click the B-button located on its housing.

FIBARO Smoke Sensor is equipped with a LED diode, signalling sensor’s operating modes and alarms. In addition the visual indicator may inform of the Z-Wave network range or exceeding the temperature threshold.

Visual indicator signalling modes:

• Indication of alarms
• Added device status is signalled by a single green blink while inserting the battery
• Removed device status is signalled by a single red blink while inserting the battery
• Software update procedure is signalled by blinking in cyan
• Successful software update is signalled with glowing in green
• Unsuccessful software update is signalled with glowing in red
• MENU levels are signalled with glowing in certain colour

FIBARO Smoke Sensor is equipped with the MENU providing direct control over the device.

Press and hold the B-button for at least 3 seconds to enter MENU (visual indicator will glow white).
Release the B-button – visual indicator will start changing colours in the sequence.

Inside MENU, each of the positions will be signalled with a LED colour:

• WHITE – entering MENU confirmation
• GREEN – sending device state to associated devices
• VIOLET – Z-Wave network’s range test
• YELLOW – device reset

Confirm your choice with the B-button click.

FIBARO Smoke Sensor responds to the physical presence of a smoke. The device checks every 10 seconds for a smoke. Once the level of smoke exceeds value set in advanced parameter 1, Smoke Sensor triggers an alarm.

Optical smoke detector used in FIBARO Smoke Sensor has 3 levels of sensitivity, compliant with EN 14604:2005. By default, the detector is set to the middle sensitivity level. Sensitivity level depends on the parameter 1 settings (modified only through the main Z-Wave controller).

Fire alarm is signaled by:

• sending an appropriate alarm command to the Z-Wave controller
• sending an appropriate alarm command to associated devices
• intermittent sound
• visual indicator blinking red

Once the fire alarm has ceased, the sensor checks whether the smoke has actually disappeared before getting back to normal operation, i.e. performing a self test each 10 seconds and checking for presence of smoke.

Apart from detecting presence of smoke, FIBARO Smoke Sensor has an additional function of informing of exceeding the programmed temperature threshold. The function is disabled by default in parameter 2 settings.

Excess temperature warning is defined by user in parameter 30 – set to 55°C by default. Excess temperature level can be also signaled by visual indicator glow (parameter 3) and short beep (parameter 4). Parameter 20 should not be set to 0 because such setting disables temperature measurements.

FIBARO Smoke Sensor can automatically detect a malfunction. The device performs a test every 10 seconds. If malfunction is detected (e.g. damaged smoke chamber) an intermittent sound signal will start and alarm will be sent to the Z-Wave network controller.

Once trouble alarm has been detected, it is recommended to dismount the sensor and:

• check the power source (replace battery)
• check whether the Smoke Sensor is exposed to direct light

Self-test may be triggered manually:

1. Make sure the device is powered
2. Press and hold the B-button
3. The visual indicator will glow white and the short alarm will sound
4. Keep holding the B-button
5. After 3 seconds from the first beep smoke chamber operation will be checked

Triggering fire alarm and beep mean positive result and should occur within 10 seconds. No fire alarm means that the sensor is malfunctioning.

When included in the Z-Wave network, FIBARO Smoke Sensor tests the network communication. By default the procedure is performed at each temperature report depending on parameters 20 and 21 settings. In addition, Z-Wave network communication test is performed during waking up. Lack of the Z-Wave network communication may be signaled by an intermittent alarm sound and visual indicator blinking violet.

By default sound and visual signals are disabled but you can enable it by changing values of parameters 3 and 4.

Once a FIBARO Smoke Sensor has reported no Z-Wave network communication, it is recommended to wake up the device by clicking the B-button. If it does not stop the alarm, Z-Wave networks operation and the main controllers operation need to be verified.

FIBARO Smoke Sensor will cancel the Z-Wave network communication alarm once it communicates with the network after manual or automatic wake up.

Association (linking devices) – direct control of other devices within the Z-Wave system network e.g. Dimmer, Relay Switch, Roller Shutter, Wall Plug or scene (may be controlled only through a Z-Wave controller).

FIBARO Smoke Sensor allows for the associations of five groups:
1st Association Group – Lifeline. Reporting device state. Only one device – Z-Wave network controller may be set in this group. It’s not recommended to modify this association group.
2nd Association Group – Fire Alarm. Sending the BASIC SET control command once smoke is detected. Its value may be modified in advanced parameters (see section XVII). Group may control up to five on/off devices.
3rd Association Group – Tamper. Sending the notification NOTIFICATION REPORT (TYPE = BURGLAR, EVENT = PRODUCT COVERING REMOVED) to associated devices once enclosure opening is detected. Up to five devices supporting enclosure opening command (NOTIFICATION REPORT) may be included in this group.
4th Association Group – Fire Alarm. Sending the notification ALARM SENSOR REPORT (TYPE = SMOKE ALARM) to associated devices once smoke is detected. Up to five devices supporting fire alarm command may be included in this group.
5th Association Group – Tamper. Sending ALARM SENSOR REPORT notification (TYPE = GENERAL) to associated devices once enclosure opening is detected. Up to five devices supporting SENSOR ALARM REPORT command may be included in this group.

To add an association (using the Home Center controller):

1. Go to Settings .
2. Go to Devices.
3. Select the appropriate device from the list.
4. Select the Associations tab.
5. Define to which group and which devices to associate.
6. Save the changes.
7. Wake up the device manually or wait for the next automatic wake up.

FIBARO Smoke Sensor allows to customize its operation to user’s needs. The settings are available in the FIBARO interface as simple options that may be chosen by selecting the appropriate box.
In order to configure FIBARO Smoke Sensor (using the Home Center controller):

1. Go to Settings .
2. Go to Devices.
3. Select the appropriate device from the list.
4. Select the Parameters tab.
5. Change values of selected parameters.
6. Save the changes.
7. Press the button to wake up the device.

Wake up interval:

Available settings: 0 or 21 600 – 65 535 (in seconds, 6h – 18h)
Default setting: 21 600 (6h)
At each wake up Smoke Sensor communicates with the main controller, updates parameters settings and the software if necessary. The Smoke Sensor will wake up at defined time interval and will ALWAYS try to communicate with the main controller. After each failed communication attempt, the sensor will retry to establish connection with the main controller after 60 seconds. After 3 failed attempts, the lack of the Z-Wave range alarm will be triggered. Longer time interval means less frequent communication and thus a longer battery life. The Z-Wave range alarm will be cancelled automatically, after first successful connection. Change of wake up interval value does not affect alarms or trouble signals operation.