Manuals for firmware 5.x:
FGRGBW-442
Manuals for firmware 5.x:
FIBARO RGBW Controller 2 is a universal, Z-Wave Plus compatible RGB/RGBW controller.
FIBARO RGBW Controller 2 uses PWM output signal, allowing it to control LED, RGB, RGBW strips, halogen lights and other resistive loads. It can also measure active power and energy consumed by the load. Controlled devices may be powered by 12 or 24V DC.
Inputs support momentary/toggle switches and 0-10V analog sensors, like temperature sensors, humidity sensors, light sensors etc.
The device is a Security Enabled Z-Wave Plus product and a Security Enabled Z-Wave Controller must be used in order to fully utilize the product.
Power supply: | 12/24V DC ±10% |
Rated load current: | 6A for channel, 12A total for all outputs |
Power output: | 144W combined for 12V 288W combined for 24V |
Inputs: | 4 inputs, 0-10V (configurable pull-up) or binary |
Outputs: | 4 outputs, PWM |
PWM frequency: | 244Hz |
Maximum length of wires: | 2m |
Operating temperature: | 0–40°C (32–104°F) |
Storage temperature: | -40–60°C (-40–140°F) |
Radio protocol: | Z-Wave (500 series chip) |
Radio frequency: | 868.4 / 869.85 MHz EU; 908.4 / 916 MHz US; 919.8 / 921.4 MHz ANZ; 869.0 MHz RU; |
Transmit power: | EIRP max. +2dBm |
Range: | up to 50m (164 ft) outdoors up to 40m (131 ft) indoors (depending on terrain and building structure) |
Recommended wire cross-section area | 0.2–2.0mm2 (24–14 AWG) (depending on load current) |
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height): | 42.35 x 36.90 x 17.5 mm (1.67” x 1.5” x 0.69”) |
Compliance with EU directives | RoHS 2011/65/EU RED 2014/53/EU |
Radio frequency of individual device must be same as your Z-Wave controller. Check information on the box or consult your dealer if you are not sure.
The maximum load for one channel is 6A. Do not exceed this value as it can permanently damage the device.
Read this manual before attempting to install the device!
Failure to observe recommendations included in this manual may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, Fibar Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following the instructions of operating manual.
Do not modify!
Do not modify this device in any way not included in this manual. It might result in loosing warranty privileges otherwise.
Other devices
The manufacturer, Fibar Group S.A. will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of warranty privileges for other connected devices if the connection is not compliant with their manuals.
Danger of electrocution!
The device is powered with a secure voltage. Nevertheless, the user should be careful or should commission the installation to a qualified person.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not operate the device with wet or moist hands.
This product is intended for indoor use only in dry locations.
Do not use in damp or wet locations, near a bathtub, sink, shower, swimming pool, or anywhere else where water or moisture are present.
Not a toy!
This product is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals!
Connecting the device in a manner inconsistent with this manual may cause risk to health, life or material damage.
Connect only in accordance with one of the diagrams,
The device is powered with secure voltage; nevertheless, the user should be extra careful or should commission the installation to a qualified person,
Do not connect devices which are not compliant with the specification,
Every connected device should be compliant with the relevant safety standards,
RGBW Controller 2 and the load connected to its output must be powered by 12VDC or 24VDC stabilized power supply with short circuit protection. Connecting higher voltage or voltage not matching the load’s voltage may cause damage to the device,
Connecting long RGBW/RGB/LED strips may cause voltage drops, resulting in lower light brightness further from R/G/B/W outputs. To eliminate this effect it is recommended to connect few shorter strips
in parallel connection instead of one long strip connected serially,
RGBW Controller 2 has 0-10V inputs. There is no 0-10V output. Output is controlled by PWM at 244Hz,
We recommend using momentary switches for comfortable light control.
Notes for diagrams:
P – 12/24V DC power supply connector
GND – ground connector
IN1 – input connector for controlling OUT1 output
IN2 – input connector for controlling OUT2 output
IN3 – input connector for controlling OUT3 output
IN4 – input connector for controlling OUT4 output
OUT1 – output connector controlled by IN1 input (red LED color recommended)
OUT2 – output connector controlled by IN2 input (green LED color recommended)
OUT3 – output connector controlled by IN3 input (blue LED color recommended)
OUT4 – output connector controlled by IN4 input (white LED color recommended)
B – service button (used to add/remove the device)
We recommend connecting LED strip channels in the same order as on the diagram (R – OUT1, G – OUT2, B – OUT3, W – OUT4).
If you want to connect RGB strip, use the same diagram, but do not connect OUT4 channel.
The device works in RGBW mode by default, to enable HSB mode change parameter 150 to 1.
The 2-wire analog sensor requires pull-up resistor.
You can connect up to 4 analog sensors to IN1/IN2/IN3/IN4 terminals.
Adding (Inclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to add the device to existing Z-Wave network.
Full DSK code is present only on the box, make sure to keep it or copy the code.
To add the device to the Z-Wave network manually:
SmartStart enabled products can be added into a Z-Wave network by scanning the Z-Wave QR Code present on the product with a controller providing SmartStart inclusion. SmartStart product will be added automatically within 10 minutes of being switched on in the network range.
To add the device to the Z-Wave network using Smart Start:
In case of problems with adding the device, please reset the device and repeat the adding procedure.
Removing (Exclusion) – Z-Wave device learning mode, allowing to remove the device from existing Z-Wave network. Removing also results in resetting the device to factory defaults.
To remove the device from the Z-Wave network:
Controlling connected loads in RGBW mode (default)
Input can control output only with the same number (e.g. switch connected to IN1 controls load connected to output OUT1). Perform following actions on inputs to change state of the connected load:
A single click switches between the OFF state and the last non-OFF state. It means it may set the colour back, but the light may not light up as it doesn’t change the brigthness.
HSB mode is enabled by setting parameter 150 to 1. Inputs correspond to different components in HSB colour space: IN1 – Hue, IN2 – Saturation, IN3 – Brightness and IN4 input controls OUT4 output. Perform following actions on inputs to change values of the components:
When you hold the button connected to IN1, you revolve around the cone on the H (Hue) axis.
When you hold the button connected to IN2, you change the saturation (S).
When you hold the button connected to the IN3, you change the brightness (B).
Remember that if the saturation is too low, you may not notice any changes while holding IN1.
Other actions
1,2,3xclick/hold/release – activate scene in the controller for specific action (requires prior configuration)
The built-in LED light shows current device status.
After powering the device:
Update:
Menu:
Menu allows to perform Z-Wave network actions. In order to use the menu:
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 to factory defaults does not reset energy consumption memory.
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 described.
The device can activate scenes in the Z-Wave controller by sending scene ID and attribute of a specific action using Central Scene Command Class.
In order for this functionality to work, connect momentary or toggle switch to the IN1-IN4 inputs and set parameters 20-23 to 2, 3 or 4 (depending on type of switch). By default scenes are not activated, set parameters 40-43 to enable scene activation for selected inputs and actions.
Scene IDs for inputs
Input |
Scene ID |
IN1 |
1 |
IN2 |
2 |
IN3 |
3 |
IN4 |
4 |
Attributes for actions
Action |
Attribute |
Switch clicked once |
Key Pressed 1 time |
Switch clicked twice |
Key Pressed 2 times |
Switch clicked thrice |
Key Pressed 3 times |
Switch held* |
Key Held Down |
Switch released* |
Key Released |
Association (linking devices) – direct control of other devices within the Z-Wave system network.
Associations allow:
Commands send to 2nd–10th association groups reflect inputs operation according to device configuration, e.g. turning the first channel on using input will send frame responsible for the same action.
The device provides the association of 10 groups:
1st association group – “Lifeline” reports the device status and allows for assigning single device only (main controller by default).
2nd association group – “RGBW Sync” allows to synchronize state of other FIBARO RGBW Controller devices (FGRGBW-442 and FGRGBWM-441) – do not use with other devices.
3rd association group – “On/Off (IN1)” is used to turn the associated devices on/off reflecting IN1 operation.
4th association group – “Dimmer (IN1)” is used to change level of associated devices reflecting IN1 operation.
5th association group – “On/Off (IN2)” is used to turn the associated devices on/off reflecting IN2 operation.
6th association group – “Dimmer (IN2)” is used to change level of associated devices reflecting IN2 operation.
7th association group – “On/Off (IN3)” is used to turn the associated devices on/off reflecting IN3 operation.
8th association group – “Dimmer (IN3)” is used to change level of associated devices reflecting IN3 operation.
9th association group – “On/Off (IN4)” is used to turn the associated devices on/off reflecting IN4 operation.
10th association group – “Dimmer (IN4)” is used to change level of associated devices reflecting IN4 operation.
The device allows to control 5 regular or multichannel devices per an association group, with the exception of “LifeLine” that is reserved solely for the controller and hence only 1 node can be assigned.
Association groups 2-10 can be triggered only from buttons connected to IN1-IN4 and will not work for 0-10V sensors.
The device allows to customize its operation to user’s needs using configurable parameters.
The settings can be adjusted via Z-Wave controller to which the device is added. The way of adjusting them might differ depending on the controller.
In the FIBARO interface parameters are presented as simple options in Advanced Settings of the device.
This parameter determines how the device will react in the event of power supply failure (e.g. power outage or taking out from the electrical outlet).
After the power supply is back on, the device can be restored to previous state or remain switched off. The sequence is not remembered after the power returns. After power failure, the last color set before the sequence will be restored.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 0
Available values:
0 – device remains switched off
1 – device restores the state from before the power failure
This parameter allows to choose mode of 1st input (IN1). Change it depending on connected device.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 2 (momentary switch)
Available values:
0 – Analog input without internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
1 – Analog input with internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
2 – Momentary switch (Central Scene)
3 – Toggle switch: switch state on every input change (Central Scene)
4 – Toggle switch: contact closed – ON, contact opened – OFF (Central Scene)
This parameter allows to choose mode of 2nd input (IN2). Change it depending on connected device.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 2 (momentary switch)
Available values:
0 – Analog input without internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
1 – Analog input with internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
2 – Momentary switch (Central Scene)
3 – Toggle switch: switch state on every input change (Central Scene)
4 – Toggle switch: contact closed – ON, contact opened – OFF (Central Scene)
This parameter allows to choose mode of 3rd input (IN3). Change it depending on connected device.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 2 (momentary switch)
Available values:
0 – Analog input without internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
1 – Analog input with internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
2 – Momentary switch (Central Scene)
3 – Toggle switch: switch state on every input change (Central Scene)
4 – Toggle switch: contact closed – ON, contact opened – OFF (Central Scene)
This parameter allows to choose mode of 4th input (IN4). Change it depending on connected device.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 2 (momentary switch)
Available values:
0 – Analog input without internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
1 – Analog input with internal pull-up (Sensor Multilevel)
2 – Momentary switch (Central Scene)
3 – Toggle switch: switch state on every input change (Central Scene)
4 – Toggle switch: contact closed – ON, contact opened – OFF (Central Scene)
This parameter determines to which alarm frames and how the device should react. The parameters consist of 4 bytes, three most significant bytes are set according to the official Z-Wave protocol specification.
X – channels summarized: 1/2/3/4 channel are equal to values 1/2/4/8.
Y – sequence number: 1-10 (parameter 157).
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: [0x00, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00] (disabled)
Available values:
Parameter size: 1B
[MSB] – Notification TypeParameter size: 2B – Notification Status
Parameter size: 3B – Event/State Parameters
Parameter size: 4B [LSB] – action:
0x00 – no reaction, 0x0X – turn off selected channel, 0x1X – turn on selected channel, 0x2X – blink selected channel, 0x3Y – activate alarm sequence
This parameter determines to which alarm frames and how the device should react. The parameters consist of 4 bytes, three most significant bytes are set according to the official Z-Wave protocol specification.
X – channels summarized: 1/2/3/4 channel are equal to values 1/2/4/8. Y – sequence number: 1-10 (parameter 157).
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: [0x05, 0xFF, 0x00, 0x00](Water Alarm, any notification, no action)
Available values:
Parameter size: 1B [MSB] – Notification Type
Parameter size: 2B – Notification Status
Parameter size: 3B – Event/State Parameters
Parameter size: 4B [LSB] – action:
0x00 – no reaction, 0x0X – turn off selected channel, 0x1X – turn on selected channel, 0x2X – blink selected channel, 0x3Y – activate alarm sequence
This parameter determines to which alarm frames and how the device should react. The parameters consist of 4 bytes, three most significant bytes are set according to the official Z-Wave protocol specification.
X – channels summarized: 1/2/3/4 channel are equal to values 1/2/4/8. Y – sequence number: 1-10 (parameter 157).
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: [0x01, 0xFF, 0x00, 0x00](Smoke Alarm, any notification, no action)
Available values:
Parameter size: 1B [MSB] – Notification Type
Parameter size: 2B – Notification Status
Parameter size: 3B – Event/State Parameters
Parameter size: 4B [LSB] – action:
0x00 – no reaction, 0x0X – turn off selected channel, 0x1X – turn on selected channel, 0x2X – blink selected channel, 0x3Y – activate alarm sequence
This parameter determines to which alarm frames and how the device should react. The parameters consist of 4 bytes, three most significant bytes are set according to the official Z-Wave protocol specification.
X – channels summarized: 1/2/3/4 channel are equal to values 1/2/4/8. Y – sequence number: 1-10 (parameter 157).
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: [0x02, 0xFF, 0x00, 0x00](CO Alarm, any notification, no action)
Available values:
Parameter size: 1B [MSB] – Notification Type
Parameter size: 2B – Notification Status
Parameter size: 3B – Event/State Parameters
Parameter size: 4B [LSB] – action:
0x00 – no reaction, 0x0X – turn off selected channel, 0x1X – turn on selected channel, 0x2X – blink selected channel, 0x3Y – activate alarm sequence
This parameter determines to which alarm frames and how the device should react. The parameters consist of 4 bytes, three most significant bytes are set according to the official Z-Wave protocol specification.
X – channels summarized: 1/2/3/4 channel are equal to values 1/2/4/8. Y – sequence number: 1-10 (parameter 157).
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: [0x04, 0xFF, 0x00, 0x00] (Heat Alarm, any notification, no action)
Available values:
Parameter size: 1B [MSB] – Notification Type
Parameter size: 2B – Notification Status
Parameter size: 3B – Event/State Parameters
Parameter size: 4B [LSB] – action:
0x00 – no reaction, 0x0X – turn off selected channel, 0x1X – turn on selected channel, 0x2X – blink selected channel, 0x3Y – activate alarm sequence
This parameter determines duration of alarm signalization.
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 600 (10min)
Available values:
0 – infinite signalization
1-32400 (1s-9h, 1s step)
This parameter defines which actions result in sending scene ID and attribute assigned to them. Parameter is relevant only if parameter 20 is set to 2, 3 or 4.
Actions can be summed up, e.g. 1+2+4+8=15 and entered as a value for the parameter.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 15
Available values:
1 – Key pressed 1 time
2 – Key pressed 2 times
4 – Key pressed 3 times
8 – Key hold down and key released
This parameter defines which actions result in sending scene ID and attribute assigned to them. Parameter is relevant only if parameter 21 is set to 2, 3 or 4.
Actions can be summed up, e.g. 1+2+4+8=15 and entered as a value for the parameter.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 15
Available values:
1 – Key pressed 1 time
2 – Key pressed 2 times
4 – Key pressed 3 times
8 – Key hold down and key released
This parameter defines which actions result in sending scene ID and attribute assigned to them. Parameter is relevant only if parameter 22 is set to 2, 3 or 4.
Actions can be summed up, e.g. 1+2+4+8=15 and entered as a value for the parameter.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 15
Available values:
1 – Key pressed 1 time
2 – Key pressed 2 times
4 – Key pressed 3 times
8 – Key hold down and key released
This parameter defines which actions result in sending scene ID and attribute assigned to them. Parameter is relevant only if parameter 23 is set to 2, 3 or 4.
Actions can be summed up, e.g. 1+2+4+8=15 and entered as a value for the parameter.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 15
Available values:
1 – Key pressed 1 time
2 – Key pressed 2 times
4 – Key pressed 3 times
8 – Key hold down and key released
This parameter determines in what time intervals the periodic power reports are sent to the main controller. Periodic reports do not depend of power change (parameter 61).
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 3600 (1h)
Available values:
0 – periodic reports are disabled
30-32400 (30-32400s) – report interval
This parameter defines minimal change (from the last reported) of analog input voltage that results in sending new report and change in the output value. Parameter is relevant only for analog inputs (parameter 20, 21, 22 or 23 set to 0 or 1).
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 5 (0.5V)
Available values:
0 – reporting on change disabled
1-100 (0.1-10V, 0.1V step)
This parameter defines reporting period of analog inputs value. Periodical reports are independent from changes in value (parameter 63).
Parameter is relevant only for analog inputs (parameter 20, 21, 22 or 23 set to 0 or 1).
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 0 (periodical reports disabled)
Available values:
0 – periodical reports disabled
30-32400 (30-32400s, 1s step)
This parameter determines the minimum change in consumed energy that will result in sending new energy report to the main controller. Energy reports are sent no often than every 30 seconds.
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 10 (0.1 kWh)
Available values:
0 – reports are disabled
1-500 (0.01 – 5 kWh) – change in energy
This parameter determines in what time intervals the periodic energy reports are sent to the main controller. Periodic reports do not depend of energy change (parameter 65)
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 3600 (1h)
Available values:
0 – periodic reports are disabled
30-32400 (30-32400s) – report interval
This parameter determines how connected switches control LED strips.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 0 (RGBW mode)
Available values:
0 – RGBW mode (every input controls output with the same number, IN1-OUT1, IN2-OUT2, IN3-OUT3, IN4-OUT4)
1 – HSB and White mode (inputs works in HSB color model, IN1-H (Hue), IN2-S (Saturation), IN3-B (Brightness), IN4-White (OUT4)
This parameter determines time of smooth transition between 0% and 100% when controlling with connected switches.
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 3 (3s)
Available values:
0 – instantly
1-127 (1s-127s, 1s step)
128-254 (1min-127min, 1min step)
This parameter determines time needed to change the state between current and target values when controlling via Z-Wave network.
Parameter size: 2B
Default value: 3 (3s)
Available values:
0 – instantly
1-127 (1s-127s, 1s step)
128-254 (1min-127min, 1min step)
This parameter defines value sent to devices in association groups.
The parameters consist of 4 bytes, each byte reserved for separate channel, from least significant (IN1) to most significant (IN4).
Applicable for Basic Set and Switch Multilevel Set commands.
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: 4294967295 (0xFF FF FF FF – 255 for all channels)
Available values:
For every byte: 0-99, 255
This parameter defines value sent to devices in association groups.
The parameters consist of 4 bytes, each byte reserved for separate channel, from least significant (IN1) to most significant (IN4).
Applicable for Basic Set and Switch Multilevel Set commands.
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: 0 (0x00 00 00 00 – 0 for all channels)
Available values:
For every byte: 0-99, 255
This parameter defines value sent to devices in association groups.
The parameters consist of 4 bytes, each byte reserved for separate channel, from least significant (IN1) to most significant (IN4).
Applicable for Basic Set and Switch Multilevel Set commands.
Parameter size: 4B
Default value: 0 (0x63 63 63 63 – 99 for all channels)
Available values:
For every byte: 0-99, 255
Setting this parameter will start programmed sequence with selected number. User can define own sequences via controller. While the sequence is active, the menu is unavailable.
Parameter size: 1B
Default value: 0 (sequence inactive)
Available values:
0 – sequence inactive
1-5 – user-defined sequence
6 – Fireplace sequence
7 – Storm sequence
8 – Rainbow sequence
9 – Aurora sequence
10 – Police (red-white-blue) sequence