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The Heat Controller
FGT-001

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Description and features
Description
The FIBARO Heat Controller is a remotely controlled thermostatic head to control temperature in your room.
It measures the temperature and automatically adjust the heat level. It can be mounted without tools on three types of thermostatic radiator valves.
You can create schedules via app to easily manage temperature throughout the week.
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Features
- To be installed on three types of valves: M30 x 1.5, Danfoss RTD-N and Danfoss RA-N,
- Compatible with any Z-Wave or Z-Wave+ Controller,
- Supports Z-Wave network Security Modes: S0 with AES-128 encryption and S2 with PRNG-based encryption,
- Built-in battery recharged through standard micro-USB port,
- Easy installation – no tools required,
- Can use a dedicated temperature sensor,
- Supports heating schedules,
- Automatic calibration,
- Anti-freeze function,
- Decalc function,
- Unconstrained rotation spherical knob to set desired temperature.
This device may be used with all devices certified with Z-Wave certificate and should be compatible with such devices produced by other manufacturers.
Specifications
Thermostatic Head:
Power supply: | SELV 3.7V Li-Poly battery pack (non-replaceable) |
Supported charger (not included): | micro-USB 5V DC, min. 0.5A |
Radio protocol: | Z-Wave (S2-enabled) |
Radio frequency bands: | 868.0-868.6 MHz 869.7-870.0 MHz 2402-2480 MHz |
Max. transmit power: | 6dBm (Z-Wave) 7dBm (BLE) |
Operating temperature: | 0-40°C |
Storage temperature: | -10-25°C |
Maximum water temperature: | 90°C |
Temperature measuring accuracy: | 0.5°C (within 0-40°C) |
Supported valves: | M30 x 1.5, Danfoss RTD-N, Danfoss RA-N |
Rated impulse voltage: | 330V (when connected to the USB power supply) |
Dimensions (diameter x length): | 56 x 74 mm 56 x 87 mm (with adapter) |
EU directives compliance: | RED 2014/53/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU |
Temperature Sensor:
Power supply: | 3.0V CR2032 battery (included) |
Radio frequency band: | 2402-2480 MHz |
Max. transmit power: | 1dBm |
Operating temperature: | 0-40°C |
Dimensions (diameter x height): | 38 x 12 mm |
EU directives compliance: | RED 2014/53/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU |
Installation
First launch
- Connect the charger to the micro-USB port to charge the device.
If you have the temperature sensor:- Use a coin to open the battery cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
- Remove the sticker underneath the battery.
- Use a coin to close the battery cover by turning it clockwise.
- Disconnect the charger when the LED ring pulses green (device fully charged).
First charging may take up to 3 hours.
- Dismount your current thermostatic head.
- Depending on type of your thermostatic valve:
M30 x 1.5 | Danfoss RTD-N | Danfoss RA-N |
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Proceed normally | Use adapter: | Use adapter: |
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If you use one of the adapters, double check that it is mounted properly. It should click when putting on the valve, hold tight after installing and not rotate!
Install the device in horizontal position only!
- Mount the Heat Controller with the button facing the floor (the button should not be facing the light source) and check that the device is rigidly mounted and does not move sideways during calibration. If the device moves sideways during calibration, loosen and tighten the device again.
- Press and hold the button for at least one second or use the included key to click the button.
- The LED ring will start blinking blue.
If you have the temperature sensor:
- Click the button on it now.
- The LED ring will blink green 5 times if the connection was successful.
Do not cover or veil the thermostatic head.
Video tutorial
Head calibration
Calibrating the device to your radiator valve is required for proper controlling the temperature.
Calibration cannot be performed while the device is being charged.
Calibration is performed:
- Automatically, after 10 minutes from turning on if no operation on the device has been made (only at first installation),
- Automatically, after 10 minutes from last state change (only at first installation),
- Manually, using the menu (see below).
To perform calibration using the menu:
- Press and hold the button (or use the included key if necessary).
- Release the button when you see white LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
Dismounting the device
Before dismounting, the device must be put in Standby Mode to ensure safe removal. See „Standby Mode” for more information.
To dismount the device:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see cyan LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
- Turn the cap counter-clockwise and remove adapter if used.
- Store the device in temperature: -10°C to 25°C.
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 to the Z-Wave network:
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- Set the main controller into the adding mode (see the controller’s manual).
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
- Wait for the adding process to end.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- Log into Home Center configuration interface.
- In Devices section click Add or remove device.
- Click Add to start adding mode.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
- Wait for the adding process to end.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
- Wait for the adding process to end.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
- Wait for the adding process to end.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
Click here for more detailed instructions for Vera gateways.
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- If you are adding in S2 authenticated mode, type in the device pin code (underlined part of the public key on the label).
- Wait for the adding process to end.
- Successful adding will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
Removing from the 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:
- Make sure the device is within the direct range of your Z-Wave controller.
- Set the main controller in remove mode (see the controller's manual).
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
- Make sure the device is 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.
- Triple click the button on the thermostatic head (or use the included key if necessary).
- The LED ring will start blinking white.
- Wait for the removing process to end.
- Successful removing will be confirmed by the Z-Wave controller.
Range test
The device has a built in Z-Wave network main controller’s range tester.
To perform range test:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see magenta LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
- LED ring will indicate the Z-Wave network’s range:
- Pulsing green – the device 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 signaled by visual indicator pulsing yellow.
- Glowing green – the device communicates with the main controller directly.
- Pulsing yellow – the device tries to establish a routed communication with the main controller through other modules (repeaters).
- Glowing yellow – the device 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 signaled with visual indicator pulsing green.
- Pulsing magenta – the device does communicate at the maximum distance of the Z-Wave network. If connection proves successful it will be confirmed with a yellow glow. It’s not recommended to use the device at the range limit.
- Glowing red – the device is not able to connect to the main controller directly or through another Z-Wave network device (repeater).
- To exit Z-Wave range test, press the button briefly.
Extra temperature sensor
Extra temperature sensor
The device can be used with an additional, dedicated temperature sensor (FGBRS-001) to provide the best temperature regulation.
It can be placed anywhere in the room and the device will use it as a reference point for the room temperature.
Before using, the sensor must be paired with the thermostatic head. One thermostatic head can be paired with only one sensor, but one sensor can be paired with up to three thermostatic heads.
FGBRS-001 is the only compatible temperature sensor.
To pair the FGBRS-001 with the device:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see blue LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection, the LED ring will start blinking blue.
- Within 1 minute click button on the sensor.
- The LED ring on thermostatic head will blink to confirm the result:
- 5 times green – sensor paired successfully,
- 5 times red – sensor not paired.
- Place the sensor in same room as head, no further than 5 meters from it.
To remove all paired heads from the sensor’s memory:
- Press and hold the button on the sensor for 2 seconds.
- The LED on the sensor will blink 3 times to confirm unpairing.
Operating the device
Controlling the temperature
You can set temperature using app (10-30°C) or directly on the device (16-24°C).
During manual temperature change LED ring colour corresponds to the temperature set-point.
To check and change the temperature on the device:
- Bring your hand close to the sphere.
- LED ring will:
- Glow if temperature was set manually,
- Pulse slowly if device is in schedule mode,
- Pulse quickly if device is in override schedule mode.
- Turn the sphere counter-clockwise to lower temperature or turn clockwise to raise the temperature.
- Remove the hand from the sphere, after 5 seconds LED will fade and new temperature will be set.
With colour depending on set temperature:
Z-Wave Mode | Temperature [°C] | Colour |
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OFF | Valve closed (anti-freeze) | White |
HEAT | 16°C or lower | Blue |
17°C | Azure | |
18°C | Cyan | |
19°C | Spring green | |
20°C | Green | |
21°C | Chartreuse | |
22°C | Yellow | |
23°C | Orange | |
24°C or higher | Red | |
MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC | Valve fully opened | Magenta |
If device is currently during normal schedule, setting temperature manually will set Override Schedule.
Menu
Menu allows to perform important configuration and maintenance actions.
In order to use the menu:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see desired LED colour:
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
Colour | |
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Blue | pair dedicated temperature sensor |
Red | enable/disable local control protection |
White | perform head calibration |
Green | adding/removing to/from Z-Wave network |
Magenta | Z-Wave network’s range test |
Cyan | put device in Standby Mode |
Yellow | factory reset |
Local protection
After enabling the local protection changing temperature directly on the device (by turning it) will not be possible.
Enabling local protection is recommended if you want to prevent accidental temperature change, e.g. by children.
When attempting to change temperature if local protection is enabled:
- The device will not set new target temperature,
- The LED ring will blink red 3 times.
To change the temperature use the app or disable the local protection.
Local protection can also be enabled/disabled using Z-Wave protocol Command Class Protection
To enable/disable local protection using the menu:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see red LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
Standby mode
In Standby Mode the device is in deep sleep state allowing safe dismounting, transporting and low as possible battery consumption.
The device is shipped in Standby Mode.
Entering the device in Standby Mode will not factory reset the device nor will result in loosing any data.
To enter Standby Mode:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see cyan LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
To exit Standby Mode click the button once, the device will enter first installation procedure.
Factory reset
Reset procedure allows to restore the heat controller back to its factory settings, which means all information about the network and user configuration will be deleted.
Resetting the device is not the recommended way of removing the device from the Z-Wave network. Use the reset procedure only if the primary controller is missing or inoperable.
To perform factory reset:
- Press and hold the button (or use the key included if necessary).
- Release the button when you see yellow LED colour.
- Click the button to confirm the selection.
- After finishing resetting the device will be put in Standby Mode. Click the button to activate it again.
Battery and charging
The device is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery pack that can be charged via micro-USB port using standard 5V charger (not included).
When battery is low the LED ring will start to blink red. The device will also report low battery status of itself and dedicated temperature sensor (if paired) to the controller.
Make sure you are using certified charger Class II, which complies with parameters specified in the manual.
Do not leave the device unattended while charging.
Do not use cables longer than 3 meters for charging the device.
To charge the battery:
- Connect charger to the micro-USB port.
- During charging the LED ring will pulse red and valve control will be disabled.
- When LED starts pulsing green, disconnect the charger.
- The device will restore its previous operation.
Normal Schedules
The device allows to create multiple heating schedules to manage temperature in the room throughout the week. Schedules are created via controller interface or app.
- Up to 253 normal schedules can be created,
- The lower the schedule ID number, the higher the priority,
- Schedules with higher priority override those with lower priority in case of overlapping schedules,
- Schedules can be disabled without deleting it,
- Schedules allow to set target temperature, fully open the valve or fully close the valve.
To create normal schedules user must specify:
- Day of the week,
- Starting time (hour and minute),
- Duration,
- Temperature setpoint in range 10-30°C (for HEAT mode),
- One of the operating modes:
- HEAT for setting temperature,
- OFF for valve fully closed,
- MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC for valve fully opened.
Override Schedule
Override Schedule is a special type schedule that has the highest priority; thus it overrides other schedules.
The Override Schedule starts right after setting and lasts for specified time, then it is removed and current schedule or normal operation is restored.
To create Override Schedule user must specify:
- Duration,
- Temperature setpoint in range 10-30°C (for HEAT mode),
- One of the operating modes:
- HEAT for setting temperature,
- OFF for valve fully closed,
- MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC for valve fully opened.
Override Mode can be enabled in two ways:
- By turning the knob, while normal schedule is active. The LED ring will pulse with selected adjustment.
- Via controller, by creating schedule with ID set 255, start time set to NOW and duration (in minutes/hours/days).
To exit Override Mode grab knob with your hand for 5 seconds.
Configuration
Advanced parameters
The device 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 device (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.
Available settings:
10-10000 (in minutes)
Default setting: 240 (4h)
Parameter size: 4 [bytes]
Available settings:
1 (bit 0) – enable Open Window Detector
2 (bit 1) – enable fast Open Window Detector
4 (bit 2) – increase receiver sensitivity (shortens battery life)
8 (bit 3) – enabled LED indications when controlling remotely
16 (bit 4) – protect from setting Full ON and Full OFF mode by turning the knob manually
Default setting: 1
Parameter size: 4 [bytes]
Parameter 2 values may be combined, e.g. 1+8=9 means that Open Window Detector and LED indications when controlling remotely are enabled.
Available settings:
1 (bit 0) – optional temperature sensor connected and operational
2 (bit 1) – open window detected
Default setting: 0
Parameter size: 4 [bytes]
Parameter 3 values may be combined, e.g. 1+2=3 means optional sensor works properly and open window detection was triggered.
Support
Articles
You can check out more about this device and how you can use it in our Knowledge Base (http://kb.fibaro.com).
Here are some articles which you may find interesting:
- [HC2/HCL] Warming Prioritizer plugin – enable heat source when Heat Controller needs heat
- Block Scene: Switch off the thermostat when window is opened
- The Heat Controller (FGBHT-001) and extra temperature sensor
- The Heat Controller: Use Cases
- The Heat Controller: Troubleshooting
- Widgets on your iPhone or iPad (FIBARO app)
- Widgets on a smartphone with Android
- FIBARO System integration with IFTTT
FAQ
The FIBARO Heat Controller is a Z-Wave compatible, remotely controlled thermostatic head to control the temperature in your room.
You can use it:
- in scenes,
- with the heating panel,
- manually.
Read more in manual.
The FIBARO Heat Controller works only with radiators with M30 x 1.5m, Danfoss RTD-N, and Danfoss RA-N (with adapter) valves.
Valve becomes fully opened.
It supports M30 x 1.5 type and Danfoss RTD-N and Danfoss RA-N (using adapters).
Important: the valve must now be installed horizontally.
No – Extra Temperature Sensor works only with FIBARO Heat Controller.
- Thermostat FGT-001/FGBHT-001
- Thermostat FG(BH)T-001 has a built-in battery (lithium-ion cell) that is not replaceable.
- The declared lifetime of the battery is 300 charging cycles.
- It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
- It is necessary to use a USB charger with a power of at least 2,5W (500mA).
- Extra temperature sensor FGBRS-001
- The sensor is powered by a CR2032 lithium battery.
- It is recommended to fully charge the battery before installing The Heat Controller on the thermostatic valve.
- It is recommended to charge the battery before the start of the heating season and after the end of the heating season.
- If possible, it is recommended to remove the head for the charging process.
- The device memorizes the last valve setting while the battery is charging. The device does not regulate the temperature during the charging process. The device may inaccurately regulate the temperature for an hour after the end of charging.
- Using an extra temperature sensor: 10 months (error rate + – 25%).
- Without an extra temperature sensor: 11 months (error rate + – 25%).
- It is recommended to place the temperature sensor at a short distance from the radiator. It is best for the sensor to “see” the radiator. It should be noted, however, that the temperature is regulated at the point where the sensor is located.
- The position of the sensor should be selected experimentally. You can place the sensor one meter from the radiator and verify for a few days the quality of adjustment, then increase the distance, for example, one meter, etc., until you get satisfying results.
- Do not place the sensor where it can be touched by people and animals or other objects that may heat or cool it and distort results.
- Do not place the temperature sensor in the places where drafts are present.
- Do not cover the temperature sensor with anything.
- It should be kept in mind that the room temperature is not evenly distributed. Apart from the influence of other factors, for example, other heat sources (fireplace, fan heater) or drafts, the temperature also depends on the height above the floor level. The difference between the temperature at the floor and the ceiling can reach up to 3 degrees of Celsius. Keep this in mind when choosing a location for your external sensor.
- Place the device on non-metallic surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Heating system management is a process which can be influenced by many factors.
If the specification and questions provided above still does not answer to your problems, head to the article:
The Heat Controller: Troubleshooting
If you don’t have an idea in which configurations it is possible to use The Heat Controller or you would like to analyze different setup scenarios, head to the article: