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Sambuca: /* Tweak ZWave device settings */

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Tweak ZWave device settings

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	Now that we have all needed info we can proceed. You will use your ZWave master control device to send these specific commands to ZWave device you want to change settings.		Now that we have all needed info we can proceed. You will use your ZWave master control device to send these specific commands to ZWave device you want to change settings.

			To change configuration settings on ZWave devices in 1204, use the Automation -> [[Advanced ZWave]].

	* Go to '''Wizard -> Devices -> Interfaces'''		* Go to '''Wizard -> Devices -> Interfaces'''

Valent: /* Gathering info */

2010-07-29T21:35:54Z

Gathering info

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	To change any of these settings you need just one more info and that is '''ZWave NodeID''', or as it is labeled in WebUI '''ZWave Port/Channel Number'''		To change any of these settings you need just one more info and that is '''ZWave NodeID''', or as it is labeled in WebUI '''ZWave Port/Channel Number'''

	To find out what is the '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak settings for go to '''~~WebUI ->~~ Wizards -> Devices -> Lights'''. On that screen you should see '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak.		To find out what is the '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak settings for go to '''Wizards -> Devices -> Lights'''. On that screen you should see '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak.

	[[Image:devices_lights.jpg\|800px\|center]]		[[Image:devices_lights.jpg\|800px\|center]]


	== Tweak ZWave device settings ==		== Tweak ZWave device settings ==

Valent: /* Tweak ZWave device settings */

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	* Click '''Send command to device''' button		* Click '''Send command to device''' button
	* Choose '''Set Config Param''' from drop down menu		* Choose '''Set Config Param''' from drop down menu
	* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1		* Fill these values:
	* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.		** 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1
	* 248 Parameter ID (int) : the parameter number in your case 3		** 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.
			** 248 Parameter ID (int) : the parameter number in your case 3

	[[Image:Zwave_send.jpg\|center]]		[[Image:Zwave_send.jpg\|center]]

Valent: /* Tweak ZWave device settings */

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Tweak ZWave device settings

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	Go to '''Wizard -> Devices -> Interfaces -> Zwave -> Advanced -> Send ~~Command~~''' ~~and select~~ '''Set Config Param'''		* Go to '''Wizard -> Devices -> Interfaces'''
			* ''' Choose Zwave device with "Device Template #: 1754"'''
			* Click '''Advanced''' button
			* Click '''Send command to device''' button
			* Choose '''Set Config Param''' from drop down menu
	* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1		* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1
	* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.		* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.

Valent: /* Tweak ZWave device settings */

2010-07-29T20:39:53Z

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	Go to '''Wizard -> Interfaces -> Zwave -> Advanced -> Send Command''' and select '''Set Config Param'''		Go to '''Wizard -> Devices -> Interfaces -> Zwave -> Advanced -> Send Command''' and select '''Set Config Param'''
	* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1		* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1
	* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.		* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.

Valent: /* Tweak ZWave device settings = */

2010-07-29T20:35:14Z

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	== Tweak ZWave device settings ===		== Tweak ZWave device settings ==
	Now that we have all needed info we can proceed. You will use your ZWave master control device to send these specific commands to ZWave device you want to change settings.		Now that we have all needed info we can proceed. You will use your ZWave master control device to send these specific commands to ZWave device you want to change settings.

Valent at 09:55, 20 July 2010

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	[[Category: ZWave]]		[[Category: ZWave]]
	[[Category: Programmer's Guide]]		[[Category: Programmer's Guide]]
			[[Category: Tutorials]]
	[[Category: Documentation]]		[[Category: Documentation]]

Valent at 19:43, 28 June 2010

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			[[Category: Automation\| ]]
			[[Category: RF Control]]
			[[Category: ZWave]]
			[[Category: Programmer's Guide]]
			[[Category: Documentation]]

	If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.		If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.

Valent at 19:38, 28 June 2010

2010-06-28T19:38:28Z

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	If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.		If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.

			=== Why tweak settings ? ===

	ZWave devices have additional settings that aren't available through LinuxMCE WebUI. What kind of tweaks you ask? I have dimmable ZWave wall light switch ([[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|HomePro ZDW232]]).		ZWave devices have additional settings that aren't available through LinuxMCE WebUI. What kind of tweaks you ask? I have dimmable ZWave wall light switch ([[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|ZWave HomePro ZDW232]]).
	LinuxMCE can use this switch and send it standard commands like to turn it ON/OFF or to set light power from 10-90%, for most people this is more than enough.		LinuxMCE can use this switch and send it standard commands like to turn it ON/OFF or to set light power from 10-90%, for most people this is more than enough.

	I wanted to invert this switch. When you press top of the switch light turns ON when you press bottom of the switch light turns OFF. The issue was that all other switches in my home work opposite of that.		I wanted to invert this switch. When you press top of the switch light turns ON when you press bottom of the switch light turns OFF. The issue was that all other switches in my home work opposite of that. Luckily this switch supports "Invert Switch" function so I can invert it's function. From [[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|ZWave HomePro ZDW232]] switch's manual I can see:

			: The LED on the [[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|ZDW232]] will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.
	~~Luckily this switch supports "Invert Switch" function so I can invert it's function. From ZWave HomePro ZDW232 switch's manual I can see:~~

	: The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.
	* '''Invert Switch'''		* '''Invert Switch'''
	** Parameter No: 4		** Parameter No: 4
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	: The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.		: The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.

			=== Gathering info ===

	To change any of these settings you need just one more info and that is '''ZWave NodeID''', or as it is labeled in WebUI '''ZWave Port/Channel Number'''		To change any of these settings you need just one more info and that is '''ZWave NodeID''', or as it is labeled in WebUI '''ZWave Port/Channel Number'''

	To find out what is the '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak settings for go to WebUI > Wizards > Devices > Lights. On that screen you should see '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak.		To find out what is the '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak settings for go to '''WebUI -> Wizards -> Devices -> Lights'''. On that screen you should see '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak.

	[[Image:devices_lights.jpg\|800px\|center]]		[[Image:devices_lights.jpg\|800px\|center]]


			== Tweak ZWave device settings ===
			Now that we have all needed info we can proceed. You will use your ZWave master control device to send these specific commands to ZWave device you want to change settings.


			Go to '''Wizard -> Interfaces -> Zwave -> Advanced -> Send Command''' and select '''Set Config Param'''
			* 48 Value (int) : is the value in your case 1
			* 239 NodeID (int) : this is the ZWave node ID (Port/Channel) not the device number.
			* 248 Parameter ID (int) : the parameter number in your case 3

			[[Image:Zwave_send.jpg\|center]]


			When you send this command [[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|ZWave HomePro ZDW232]] wall switch will turn on '''Night Light''' LED function.

Valent at 19:21, 28 June 2010

2010-06-28T19:21:00Z

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	If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.		If you want to tweak some specific settings of your ZWave devices then read this article.

	ZWave devices have additional settings that aren't available through LinuxMCE WebUI. What kind of tweaks you ask? I have dimmable ZWave wall light ~~swithc;~~ LinuxMCE can use this switch to turn it ON/OFF or to set light power from 10-90%, for most people this is more than enough. When I press top of the switch light turns ON when I press bottom of the switch light turns OFF. The issue was that all other switches work ~~inverse~~ of that~~; I usually press bottom to turn lights ON~~.
			ZWave devices have additional settings that aren't available through LinuxMCE WebUI. What kind of tweaks you ask? I have dimmable ZWave wall light switch ([[ACT_Homepro_ZDW232\|HomePro ZDW232]]).
			LinuxMCE can use this switch and send it standard commands like to turn it ON/OFF or to set light power from 10-90%, for most people this is more than enough.

			I wanted to invert this switch. When you press top of the switch light turns ON when you press bottom of the switch light turns OFF. The issue was that all other switches in my home work opposite of that.


	Luckily this switch supports "Invert Switch" function so I can invert it's function. From ZWave HomePro ZDW232 switch's manual I can see:		Luckily this switch supports "Invert Switch" function so I can invert it's function. From ZWave HomePro ZDW232 switch's manual I can see:

	* The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.		: The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.
	** Invert Switch		* '''Invert Switch'''
	*** Parameter No: 4		** Parameter No: 4
	*** Length: 1 Byte		** Length: 1 Byte
	*** Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default value is 0)		** Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default value is 0)
	* To change the top of the switch to OFF and the bottom of the switch to ON, set parameter 4 to 1.		: To change the top of the switch to OFF and the bottom of the switch to ON, set parameter 4 to 1.


			Also one nice feature is "Light Light" to turn on blue LED when switch is turned off, so you can find it more easily in the dark.

			* '''Night Light'''
			** Parameter No: 3
			** Length: 1 Byte
			** Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default value is 0)
			: The LED on the ZDW232 will by default, turn ON when the load attached is turned ON. To make the LED turn ON when the load attached is turned OFF instead, set parameter 3 to a value of 1.


			To change any of these settings you need just one more info and that is '''ZWave NodeID''', or as it is labeled in WebUI '''ZWave Port/Channel Number'''

			To find out what is the '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak settings for go to WebUI > Wizards > Devices > Lights. On that screen you should see '''Port/Channel Number''' of ZWave device you want to tweak.

			[[Image:devices_lights.jpg\|800px\|center]]