Flood Sensor

Manuals for firmware 3.2 – 3.3 (Z-Wave+ compatible):

 Operating manual – English

 Instrukcja obsługi – Polski

Short manual – European Multilanguage

Short manual – American Multilanguage

Short Guides:

 Short guide – English

 Krótki przewodnik – Polski

Declaration of conformity:

FGFS-101.pdf

UKCA

FGFS-101.pdf

FIBARO Flood Sensor is a universal, Z-Wave compatible, flood and temperature sensor. Device can be battery or VDC powered. Flood alarm is sent to the Z-Wave network devices or additionally to any alarm system controller, through opening a NC contact.

The device has built in temperature sensor, monitoring temperature of e.g. floor. Flood Sensor is designed to be placed on the floor or on a wall with a flood sensor probe extended by connected wire. The device has built in visual LED indicator and acoustic alarm. LED diode signals flood, operating mode or the Z-Wave network communication range.

In addition, the sensor is equipped with a tilt sensor reporting tilt or movement to the main controller e.g. when someone has taken the Sensor from its original location.

FIBARO Flood Sensor is sink-proof, which means it drifts on the water surface and keeps on sending alarm signal in case of substantial inundation of water.

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• Compatible with any Z-Wave Controller
• Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller (firmware 3.2 or higher)
• Supports protected mode (Z-Wave network security mode) with AES-128 encryption (firmware 3.2 or higher).
• May be connected to any alarm system (potential free output terminal)
• Extremely easy installation – simply put on a surface prone to flooding
• May be installed anywhere – flood sensor’s contacts extended with a wire
• Battery or VDC powered. When connected to an external, 12/24V DC power source, the battery serves as an emergency power source
• Theft protection – tilt is reported to the Z-Wave network or alarm system’s main controller
• Two operating modes – flood/temperature sensor or just a temperature sensor.
• Alarm is signalled by sound, visual indicator (LED diode) and Z-Wave

1. Turn the cover counter-clockwise and open it.
   
2. Remove the battery blocker.
   
3. Flood Sensor will confirm being powered with a short beep.

When powered, the device will indicate Z-Wave status with colour of LED:
Green - the device is already added
Red - the device is not added

4. Add the device (see “Adding to the network”).
5. Close the cover and turn it clockwise.
   
6. Place the sensor onto a surface prone to flooding. Three electrodes underneath the device should evenly touch the surface.

There are two powering modes for the FIBARO Flood Sensor. By default it is powered by a factory included battery. In addition it can work with a constant voltage, after connecting a 12/24 VDC power supply to +12 and GND terminals).

Powering mode configuration is carried out automatically, while a sensor is being added into the Z-Wave network.

When battery powered, a FIBARO Flood Sensor communicates with a Z-Wave network main controller periodically. Detected alarms are sent immediately, but configuration parameters and associations settings only at specified wake up intervals, or at a manual wake up (TMP button click).

In DC powering mode, configuration and associations parameters are sent when necessary, and in addition a sensor serves as a Z-Wave signal repeater.

Switching to a constant voltage powering mode:

1. Remove the sensor from the Z-Wave network
2. Connect constant voltage power source (12/24 VDC) to +12 and GND terminals
3. Add the FIBARO Flood Sensor to the Z-Wave network

In constant powering mode a sensor may operate without a battery. Installing a battery is recommended though, as it will serve as an emergency power source. When constant power fails, sensor will automatically shift to an backup power mode. All reports, including flood and temperature, will be sent immediately, but it will not be possible to modify the configuration or association settings until constant power returns. If a sensor served as a signal repeater for other Z-Wave devices, in emergency mode signal repeating function will be deactivated.

FIBARO Flood Sensor’s battery life is ca. 2 years at factory default settings. The current battery level is displayed in a Z-Wave controller interface. Red battery icon means a battery needs replacement. In order to avoid triggering tamper alarm while replacing the battery, 4th (2nd for 2.6 or lower) association group’s associations must be deleted, and Sensor’s parameters’ configuration set to default.

Connection to a constant power source:

If you want the device to be mounted on a wall or in a distance from flooding source, sensor should be extended using an external probe (not included).
We recommend using extension probes or cables designed to detect water. Probes ends should be coated with non-corrosive metal. Connection wires should not be longer than 3m and thicker than 18AWG (0.82mm2).

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 from the Z-Wave network:

FIBARO Flood 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 TMP button until the visual indicator glows violet.
2. Release the TMP button.
3. Press the TMP button again, briefly.
4. Visual indicator will indicate the Z-Wave network’s range (range signalling modes described below).
5. To exit Z-Wave range test, press the TMP button briefly.

Z-Wave range tester signalling modes:

Visual indicator pulsing green – Flood 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 – Flood Sensor communicates with the main controller directly.
Visual indicator pulsing yellow – Flood Sensor tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
Visual indicator glowing yellow – Flood 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 – Flood 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 – Flood Sensor is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).

Controlling the Flood Sensor using the TMP button:

FIBARO Flood Sensor is equipped with a TMP button, which allows to use the MENU mode and additionally perform the following actions:

Firmware 3.2 or higher:

• 1x click: send Wake Up notification (in battery mode), confirm selected menu option (if menu is active)
• 3x click: add/remove the device to/from a Z-Wave network
• Holding: enter/navigate through menu (confirmed by the visual indicator).

Firmware 2.6 or lower:

• 1x click: confirm selected menu option (if menu is active)
• 3x click: send Wake Up notification (in battery mode), add/remove the device to/from a Z-Wave network
• Holding: enter/navigate through menu (confirmed by the visual indicator).

FIBARO Flood 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 and the current temperature.

Visual indicator signalling modes:

• Flood alarm is signalled with alternating white and blue light.
• In battery powering mode, with parameter no. 63 set to 1, visual indicator will periodically show temperature readouts (depending on parameters 50, 51, 61 and 62 settings).
• In constant powering mode, the current temperature readouts will be continuously signalled with a colour depending on the parameters 50, 51, 61 and 62 settings.
• Currently chosen MENU position is signalled with an illumination colour.

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

Press and hold the TMP button for at least 3 seconds to enter MENU.

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

• WHITE – entering MENU confirmation
• GREEN – cancel alarm for associated devices
• VIOLET – Z-Wave network’s range test
• YELLOW – sensor reset

Release the TMP button to choose the desired function and confirm your choice with the TMP button click.

Waking up the Flood Sensor:

When in battery mode FIBARO Flood 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:

FIBARO Flood Sensor has two sensors built in – flood and temperature sensors, meaning it’s a multichannel device. In the Home Center controller the Sensor will be shown as two devices.

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

Resetting the Flood Sensor:

1. Make sure the Sensor is powered
2. Press and hold the TMP button
3. Wait 15-20 seconds for the visual LED indicator to glow yellow (4th position of the MENU)
4. Release the TMP button
5. Click the TMP button once to confirm selection
6. Successful reset will be confirmed with the visual indicator changing colour to red and acoustic signal

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

Firmware 3.2 or higher:

Flood Sensor in version 3.2 or higher provides the associations of four groups:
1st Association Group – “Lifeline” reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default).
2nd Association Group – “Flood Control” devices in this group will be switched on or off when flood status changes (done via BASIC SET command frames).
3rd Association Group – “Flood Alarm” is assigned to the device status – devices in this group will receive notification about flood detection or cancellation. Useful for devices that can trigger alarms.
4th Association Group – “Tamper Alarm” is assigned to the TMP button and tilt sensor – devices in this group will receive a notification when the sensor is moved or the cover is taken off (which normally holds the button). Useful for devices that can trigger alarms. Functionality can be altered by parameter 74.

Firmware 2.6 or lower:

Flood Sensor in version 2.6 or lower provides the associations of three groups:
1st Association Group is assigned to the device status – sending the BASIC SET (default) or ALARM control frame to the associated devices.
2nd Association Group is assigned to a TMP button and tilt sensor – ALARM GENERIC control frame will be sent to the associated devices in case a TMP button is released or a tilt sensor triggered (depending on parameter 74 settings)
3rd Association Group reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (the main controller by default – the device reports its status to the main controller).

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 Flood 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 Flood 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.

Firmware 3.2 or higher:

Wake up interval (battery mode)

Available settings: 0 or 60-86400 (in seconds, 1min – 24h)
Default setting: 21 600 (every 6 hours)
The Flood Sensor will wake up at each defined time interval and always try to connect with the main controller. After successful communication attempt, the sensor will update configuration parameters, associations and settings and then will go into standby mode. After failed communication attempt (eg. no Z-Wave range) the device will go into standby mode 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 by a single TMP button click.
Longer time interval means less frequent communication and thus a longer battery life.

Firmware 2.6 or lower:

Wake up interval (battery mode)

Available settings: 0 or 5-86399 (in seconds, 5s – 24h)
Default setting: 4 000 (every 66 minutes)
FIBARO Flood Sensor will wake up at each defined time interval and always try to connect with the main controller. After successful communication attempt, a sensor will update configuration parameters, associations and settings, and then will go into standby mode. After failed communication attempt (eg. lack of Z-Wave range) the device will go into standby mode 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 frame automatically. Wake up may be still performed manually by a triple TMP button click.
Longer time interval means less frequent communication and thus a longer battery life

You can check out more about this device and how you can use it in our Knowledge Base (http://kb.fibaro.com).

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