CO Sensor
FGCD-001
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Description and features
Description
FIBARO CO Sensor is an ultra-light, compact, battery-powered carbon monoxide detector, designed to be placed on a wall.
Its high sensitivity allows detecting the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas at the early stage to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning. The alarm is signaled with a built-in siren, blinking LED indicator and by sending commands to Z-Wave network devices.
Additionally, the device is equipped with a temperature sensor.
Features
- Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller
- Supports protected mode (Z-Wave network security mode) with AES-128 encryption
- Wall-mounted
- Battery-powered
- Completely wireless
- Alarm signalled with a built-in siren and LED diode
- Built-in temperature sensor
Technical data
| Power supply: | CR123A/CR17345 battery, 3.0V DC |
| Lifespan under typical conditions: | 8 years |
| CO concentration measurement range: | 0 – 450 ppm |
| Measuring accuracy: | ±10ppm / ±5% |
| Operating temperature: | 0 – 50°C |
| Operating humidity: | 10-95%RH without condensation |
| Alarm siren sound level: | 85 dBA at 3 meters (10 feet) |
| Alarm response times on default settings: |
50ppm 60-90min 100ppm 10-40min 300ppm <1.5min |
| EU directives compliance: | RED 2014/53/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU, 2015/863 EN 50291-1:2018 |
| Radio protocol: | Z-Wave (500 series chip) |
| Radio frequency: | 868.0–868.6 MHz (EU) 869.7–870.0 MHz (EU) 908.4, 908.42 lub 916.0 MHz US; 915.0–928.0 MHz (ANZ, BR) 869.0 lub 869.02 MHz RU; |
| Radio transmit power: | up to -5 dBm (EIRP) |
| Range: | up to 50m outdoors up to 40m indoors (depending on terrain and building structure) |
| Dimensions (diameter x height): | 65 x 28 mm |
Installation
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Installation notes
- The device should be installed below the ceiling level.
- The device should be installed on the wall, at least 30 cm (1 ft) away from the corners.
- The device should not be installed: in a bathroom, next to heat sources, within range of kids, obstructed from possible carbon monoxide sources, in direct sunlight.
- The device should be installed by a qualified installator.
- Do not paint the device.
- The device should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth or moistened tissue.
Place of installation
Install the device on the wall, at least 30 cm (1 ft) away from the corner. Recommended height of installation is dependant on the purpose of the room and height at which head typically is.
Basic activation
- Turn the cover counter-clockwise.
- Take off the cover.
- Remove the paper strip protecting the battery.
- Proper powering up will be confirmed with a short beep.
- Add the device (as described in “Adding/removing the device”) if you want to use it in the Z-Wave network.
Physical installation
Installation on the wall:
- Mount the cover on a wall.
- Attach the device to its cover.
- Turn the device clockwise to close it.
Battery replacement
- Remove the device from the cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Pull the paper strip to take out the battery.
- Press and hold the button for at least one second.
- Insert a new CR123A battery observing the polarities shown inside.
- Attach the device to its cover by turning it clockwise and perform the test.
Use only type of battery specified in this manual and keep proper polarity!
Z-Wave network
Adding to the network
Adding (Inclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add the device to existing Z-Wave network.
To add the device:
- Place the device within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
- Set the main controller into the adding mode (see the controller’s manual).
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the device to be added into the system.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Place the device within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
- Log into Home Center configuration interface.
- In Devices section click Add or remove device.
- Click Add to start adding mode.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the device to be added into the system.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Place the device within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
- Click the Plus (+) icon on the Home Screen.
- Select FIBARO and click on the device.
- Choose a hub you want to add your device to and click Next.
- Choose a room where the device will be placed and click Next.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the device to be added into the system.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Place the device within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
- From your Vera's Dashboard, go to Devices > Add devices
- Choose a Generic Z-Wave device from the list.
- Follow the instructions on screen.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the device to be added into the system.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
Click here for more detailed instructions for Vera gateways.
- Place the device within direct range of the Z-Wave controller.
- In Homey app select Devices from the tab bar.
- Find your device's brand and click the [+] icon in the top right corner and search for FIBARO and tap the logo.
- Find your device on the list. Then click the device's icon. A dialog will appear that confirms if you want to continue. Click install.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the device to be added into the system.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
In case the Sensor is not added, please reset the Sensor and repeat the adding procedure.
Removing from the network
Removing (Exclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network.
Removing CO Sensor from the Z-Wave network restores all the default parameters of the device.
To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:
- Make sure the device is supplied
- Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- Set the main controller in remove mode (see the controller's manual).
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Make sure the device is supplied
- Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- Log into Home Center configuration interface.
- In Devices section click Add or remove device.
- Click Delete to start removing mode.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Make sure the device is supplied
- Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- On the Home Screen, select Menu icon and click Devices.
- Select More Options (three dots) icon and click Edit.
- Select the minus icon (-) next to the device.
- Click Delete to confirm.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Make sure the device is supplied
- Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- From your Vera's Dashboard, go to Devices.
- Choose the device you want to remove and click the arrow next to it.
- Go to the bottom of the page and click Delete Device.
- Click Unpair.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
- Make sure the device is supplied
- Place the device within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- In Homey app select Devices from the tab bar.
- Click and hold the device you want to remove.
- Click in the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Click Remove device.
- Confirm that you want to remove this device - click OK.
- Quickly, triple click the button located on the casing.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller’s message.
Operating the device
Waking up the device
Waking up the CO Sensor:
The CO Sensor needs to be woken up to receive information about the new configuration from the Z-Wave controller, like parameters and associations. To wake up the sensor manually click the button located on the casing.
Menu
Menu allows to perform Z-Wave network actions.
In order to use the menu:
- Press and hold the button for 3 seconds
- You should hear a short signal while the LED diode blinks white.
- Release the button.
- Wait for the device to indicate desired menu position with a colour:
- White – confirm the start of the firmware update process
- Green – send the current state of CO Alarm
- Magenta – Z-Wave network’s range test
- Yellow – the device reset
- Press the button to confirm selection.
Resetting the device to factory defaults
Reset procedure allows to restore the device back to its factory settings, which means all information about the Z-Wave controller and user configuration will be deleted.
Resetting the device is not the recommended way of removing the device from the Z-Wave network. Use reset procedure only if the primary controller is missing or inoperable. Certain device removal can be achieved by the procedure of removing.
Resetting the CO Sensor:
- Press and hold the button.
- Release the button when LED indicator glows white and short beep sounds.
- Click the button when LED indicator glows yellow.
- After few seconds the device will be reset (confirmed by red LED indicator and long beep).
Self test
Self-test:
- Press and hold the button.
- The LED indicator will glow white and you will hear a short beep.
- Release the button when you hear the first alarm sequence.
- Move away from the device to protect your hearing.
If the self-test procedure does not result in emitting sound and red light signal, replace the device.
Indications & signals
Device status indications
| What you hear | What you see | What it means | What to do |
| 4 x BEEP every 5s |
4 x RED BLINK every 5s |
Detected presence of carbon monoxide which can kill you! |
1. Open the windows 2. Move to fresh air! 3. Contact emergency services |
| 1 x BEEP | 1 x YELLOW BLINK every 30s |
Low battery level | Replace the battery |
| 2 x BEEP every 60s |
2 x YELLOW BLINK every 60s |
Sensor error (does not detect carbon monoxide) |
Reset the device, replace if no effect |
| 3 x BEEP every 60s |
3 x YELLOW BLINK every 60s |
End of lifespan | Reset the device, replace if no effect |
| 3 x BEEP every 30s |
1 x BLUE BLINK every 30s |
Heat alarm | Be cautious of fire |
| 1 x BEEP | 1 x WHITE BLINK | Tamper alarm | Check the housing |
| – | 1 x GREEN BLINK after button press |
Device powered | – |
| 1 x BEEP | 1 x GREEN BLINK after powering |
Added to Z-Wave | – |
| 1 x BEEP | 1 x RED BLINK after powering |
Not added to Z-Wave |
– |
| 1 x BEEP | 1 x MAGENTA BLINK | Out of range | Check the Z-Wave range |
| – | CYAN BLINKING | Firmware update | Wait for completion |
Replace the device before date on the front or if sensor error is detected.
Configuration
Associations
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).
Association ensures direct transfer of control commands between devices, is performed without participation of the main controller and requires associated device to be in the direct range.
The device provides the association of seven 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 – CO Alarm is assigned to the device status – devices in this group will be switched on/off when CO Alarm status changes.
3rd Association Group – CO Alarm is assigned to the device status – devices in this group will receive notification when CO Alarm status changes. Useful for devices that can trigger alarms.
4th Association Group – CO Level is assigned to measured CO level – devices in this group will be switched on/off after exceeding the level of CO concentration specified in parameter 14.
5th Association Group – Tamper Alarm is assigned to the tamper – sends tamper alarm and cancellation frames to the associated devices.
6th Association Group – CO Alarm BC is assigned to the device status – devices in this group will receive sensor alarm frames when CO Alarm status changes. Provides backward compatibility with controllers not supporting Z-Wave+ protocol.
7th Association Group – Tamper Alarm BC is assigned to the tamper – sends tamper alarm and alarm cancellation frames to the associated devices. Provides backward compatibility with controllers not supporting Z-Wave+ protocol.
The CO Sensor in 2nd to 7th group allows to control 5 regular or multichannel devices per an association group. “LifeLine” group is reserved solely for the controller and hence only 1 node can be assigned.
It is not recommended to associate more than 10 devices in general, as the response time to control commands depends on the number of associated devices. In extreme cases, system response may be delayed.
To add an association (using the Home Center controller):
- Go to Settings .
- Go to Devices.
- Select the appropriate device from the list.
- Select the Associations tab.
- Define to which group and which devices to associate.
- Save the changes.
- Wake up the device manually or wait for the next automatic wake up.
Advanced parameters
The CO 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 the CO Sensor (using the Home Center controller):
- Go to Settings .
- Go to Devices.
- Select the appropriate device from the list.
- Select the Parameters tab.
- Change values of selected parameters.
- Save the changes.
- Press the button to wake up the device.
Wake up interval:
Available settings: 0 or 3600 – 43200 (in seconds, 1h – 12h)
Default setting: 21 600 (6h)
The CO Sensor will wake up at each defined time interval and always try to connect with the main controller. After successful communication
attempt, the device will update configuration parameters, associations, settings and then will go into Z-Wave communication standby.
After failed communication attempt (eg. no Z-Wave range) the device will go into Z-Wave communication standby and retry to establish connection with the main controller after the next time interval.
Setting wake up interval to 0 disables sending Wake Up notification to the controller automatically. Wake up may be still performed manually using the button.
Longer time interval means less frequent communication and thus a longer battery life.
This parameter allows to set the actions which result in sending notifications to the Z-Wave network controller.
Available settings:
0 – both actions disabled
1 – tampering (opened casing)
2 – exceeding the temperature
3 – both actions enabled
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter allows to set the actions which result in LED diode indications. This parameter does not apply to the most important actions, such as CO Alarm, Malfunction Alarm and Low Battery Alarm.
Available settings:
0 – all notifications disabled
1 – tampering (opened casing)
2 – exceeding the temperature
4 – lack of Z-Wave range
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter 3 valuesmay be combined, e.g. 1+2+4=7 means that all actions will be active.
This parameter allows to set the actions which result in acoustic signals. This parameter does not apply to the most important actions,
such as CO Alarm, Malfunction Alarm and Low Battery Alarm.
such as CO Alarm, Malfunction Alarm and Low Battery Alarm.
Available settings: 0-7
0 – all notifications disabled
1 – tampering (opened casing)
2 – exceeding the temperature
4 – lack of Z-Wave range
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter 4 values may be combined, e.g. 1+2+4=7 means that all actions will be active.
Parameter defines how commands are sent in specified association groups: as secure or non-secure. Parameter is active only in Z-Wave network security mode. It does not apply to 1st “Lifeline” association group.
Available settings:
1 – 2nd group sent as secure
2 – 3rd group sent as secure
4 – 4th group sent as secure
8 – 5th group sent as secure
16 – 6th group sent as secure
32 – 7th group sent as secure
Default setting: 63
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Parameter 7 values may be combined, e.g. 1+2=3 means that 2nd & 3rd group are sent as secure.
This parameter defines commands sent to devices associated in 2nd association group (CO Alarm). Values of specified commands may be set in parameters 11 and 12.
Available settings:
1 – BASIC ON
2 – BASIC OFF
4 – BASIC ON & BASIC OFF
Default setting: 3 (ON & OFF)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter defines the value of BASIC ON command sent to devices in 2nd association group after the CO Alarm activation.
Available settings:
0-99 or 255
Default setting: 255 (turn on)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Setting parameters 11-12 to appropriate value will result in:
0 - turning associated devices off
1-99 - forcing level of associated devices
255 - setting associated devices to the last remembered state or turning them on
This parameter defines the value of BASIC OFF command sent to devices in 2nd association group after the CO Alarm cancellation.
Available settings:
0-99 or 255
Default setting: 0 (turn off)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Setting parameters 11-12 to appropriate value will result in:
0 - turning associated devices off
1-99 - forcing level of associated devices
255 - setting associated devices to the last remembered state or turning them on
This parameter defines commands sent to devices associated in 4th association group (CO Level). Values of specified commands may be set in parameters 16 and 19.
Available settings:
1 – BASIC ON
2 – BASIC OFF
4 – BASIC ON & BASIC OFF
Default setting: 3 (ON & OFF)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter defines the minimum level of CO concentration which
exceeding will result in starting the timer set in parameter 15.
exceeding will result in starting the timer set in parameter 15.
Available settings:
25-400 – CO concentration level in ppm
Default setting: 40 (40 ppm)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter 14 value must be at least 4 ppm higher than parameter 17 value.
This parameter defines the time during which the level of CO concentration should remain above the value set in parameter 14 to send the BASIC ON command to 4th association group.
Available settings:
0 – immediate sensing of BASIC ON command
1-2880 – (30s – 24h, in 30s steps)
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 2[bytes]
This parameter defines the value of BASIC ON command sent to devices in 4th association group after exceeding the CO level set in parameter 14 through the time set in parameter 15.
Available settings:
0-99 or 255
Default setting: 255 (turn on)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Setting parameter 16 to appropriate value will result in:
0 - turning associated devices off
1-99 - forcing level of associated devices
255 - setting associated devices to the last remembered state or turning them on.
This parameter defines the level of CO concentration below which falling will result in sending the BASIC OFF command to 4th association group.
Available settings:
10-400 – CO concentration level in ppm
Default setting: 25 (25 ppm)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Parameter 17 valuemust be at least 4 ppm lower than parameter 14 value.
This parameter defines the value of BASIC OFF command sent to devices in 4th association group after falling below the CO level set in parameter 17.
Available settings:
0-99 or 255
Default setting: 0 (turn off)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Setting parameter 19 to appropriate value will result in:
0 - turning associated devices off
1-99 - forcing level of associated devices
255 - setting associated devices to the last remembered state or turning them on.
Time interval (in seconds) between consecutive reports of temperature (done by built-in temperature sensor). Short time interval means more frequent communication, which results in shortened battery life.
Available settings:
0 – no periodical reports
10 – 1440 (5min – 12h, in 30s steps)
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
This parameter defines a minimum change in temperature resulting in a report being sent to the main Z-Wave controller.
Available settings:
1-20 (0.5°C – 10°C, each 0.5°C)
Default setting:1(1°C)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter defines the temperature level, which exceeding will result in sending actions set in parameters 2, 3 and 4.
Available settings:
1-85 (1°C – 85°C, each 1°C)
Default setting: 55(55°C)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter activates reporting the value of CO concentration level to the main Z-Wave controller.
Available settings:
0 – disabled
1 – enabled
Default setting: 1 (enabled)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter defines a minimum change in CO concentration level which results in sending a new value to the main Z-Wave controller.
Available settings:
2-6 (10 ppm – 30 ppm, each 5 ppm)
Default setting: 2 (10 ppm)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
Available settings:
2-6 (10 ppm – 30 ppm, each 5 ppm)
Default setting: 2 (10 ppm)
Parameter size: 1 [byte]
This parameter defines the CO concentration level, which exceeding will result in sending a new value to the main Z-Wave controller, according to parameter 25 settings. Adjusting the value allows to get the accurate data in case of danger and helps to save the battery in normal conditions.
Available settings:
10-255 (ppm)
Default setting: 30 (30 ppm)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Available settings:
10-255 (ppm)
Default setting: 30 (30 ppm)
Parameter size: 2 [bytes]
Support
FAQ
FIBARO CO Sensor is an ultra-light, compact, battery-powered carbon monoxide detector, designed to be placed on a wall. Its high sensitivity allows to detect the presence of the carbon monoxide (CO) gas at the early stage in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. It is produced when liquid, solid, or gas fuel is burned.
The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with flu-like symptoms: headache, dizziness and nausea.
Breathing carbon monoxide causes these symptoms even in healthy people. It can also cause sleepiness, vision problems (including blurred vision), ringing in the ears, aching arms and legs, irregular breathing, fatigue and confusion. At very high levels, it causes loss of consciousness and death.
The device can be only battery-powered.
When changing the Sensor’s location, it is recommended to wake up the device and reconfigure the Z-Wave network by clicking the button.
Take off the cover, remove the empty battery, insert a new one, and close the cover.
FIBARO CO Sensor may operate both as a stand-alone carbon monoxide detector and in cooperation with Z-Wave home automation system.
The accessory should be installed on the wall, below the ceiling level and at least 30 cm (1 ft) away from the corners. Remember that Recommended height of installation depends on the purpose of the room and height at which head typically is.
The device designed for indoor use only.
Yes. Expiration date is located on sticker on the front of the device. Replace the device before given date or if sensor error is detected.
No, battery powered devices are not able to do so.
FIBARO CO Sensor is always armed and ready to detect carbon monoxide.
Long-term presence in the room with the lower concentration of CO can be as poisonous and harmful for your health as CO in high dosage. In the case of such situation, follow the messages displayed on your phone or Home Center interface.