Configuration of JASCO(GE) ZW1001 / ID:3530 TYPE:5252

[bele...@gmail.com]

Hello All

Just working on my first node, a GE (JASCO) dual receptacle outlet.

I managed to install OpenHab 1.50, Demo site (modified to work with my outlet) and Habmin.

The outlet responds to the commands from the DEMO site now. Great! ;-) However, on this device there is a LED that is lit when the outlet is OFF and the LED is turned off when the outlet is turned ON. I had nothing plugged in the outlet at first and I taught the device was working in reverse from the commands sent from OH.

The instructions that came with the outlet talks about configuration parameters that can be changed with an "Advanced controller such as GE 45601". Specifically, parameter #3 changed from '0' to '1' will invert the operation of the LED. I was hoping those parameters would be available for change in Habmin.

My outlet is listed and alive as NOTE 3 (Configurations -> Devices). In the product explorer tab, I do not see this specific device ID listed. A similar device 45609 On/Off relay Switch is there with there are no parameters listed. And I can not change any of the parameters either!

Question:
1. Do I need to manually enter this device in the database? If so how ?
2. Can I enter the available parameters so they will be available for change withing Habmin?
3. How do I changes parameters for ONE specific node? I could not figure how to do it despite the great instructions given at:
https://github.com/cdjackson/HABmin/wiki/Z-Wave-Configuration

Thanks! ;-)

Eric

[Chris Jackson]

 1. Do I need to manually enter this device in the database? If so how ?
 2. Can I enter the available parameters so they will be available for change withing Habmin?

The easiest option (for you :) ) is to send me the manufacturer name and ID, and the device ID and type - these are displayed in HABmin. Along with this I need the user manual, or a link to the pepper1 database that has this information. Assuming the device doesn't have too much config, I can probably do this pretty quickly. Once the XML file is done the config will be available in HABmin.

 

 3. How do I changes parameters for ONE specific node? I could not figure how to do it despite the great instructions given at:
    https://github.com/cdjackson/HABmin/wiki/Z-Wave-Configuration

Each device is listed separately in HABmin, and you can therefore edit the configuration, associations etc individually for each device. You just open the "folder" for the device, then select the configuration or association you want, and change - as per the link you've posted. Maybe it will make more sense once the XML file is in the database so you can actually see the configuration for your device. Until the XML file is in, you won't get these options.

Cheers

Chris 

[bele...@gmail.com]

Thank you Chris for the fast response. Here is the requested info from my NODE 3 (GE / JASCO 45605 Duplex Receptacle)

Name:
Location:
Manufacturer: GE
Device ID: 3530
Device Type: 5252
Version: 4

Link to pepper1 device (this is for version 3c and appears to be incomplete: no picture and no config parameters)
http://www.pepper1.net/zwavedb/device/218

Product manual:
http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/manual-downloads/applications/documentlibrarymanager/upload/45605-manual-eng.pdf

The ADVANCED OPERATION sections starts at Page 15

LED Light
When shipped from the factory, the LED on the 45605 is
set to turn ON when the connected outlet is turned OFF.
To make the LED turn ON when the light is turned ON,
change parameter 3’s value to “1” .
- Parameter No: 3
- Length: 1 Byte
- Valid Values = 0 or 1 (default 0)

Have a great day,

Eric

[Chris Jackson]

Perfect - thanks Eric. The two sources are useful as they have different info and I should be able to glean a reasonable config file from them.

I'll take a look at this tonight - it won't take long to do...

Cheers

Chris

[bele...@gmail.com]

Hello Chris,

Did you had a chance to look into adding JASCO ZW1001 and its configuration commands to the Z-Wave database?

Thank you very much for your great works and support to the forum!

Eric

[Chris Jackson]

Hi,

Yes - this was done, but it was only merged yesterday I think so it will only be available in the most recent snapshot (ie from last night)

Cheers

Chris

[bele...@gmail.com]

Thank you very much Chris,

I see that it has been added to the most recent source code package for the Z-Wave binding. Guess it is time I setup the compilation environment on my side too ;-)

Being electronic designer and firmware programmer, I plan to develop some custom z-wave hardware based on raspberry pi + Z-Wave module. Looks like this is going to be fun!

Hoping to contribute to openhab soon,

Eric

[Chris Jackson]

> Thank you very much Chris,

No probs.

> Being electronic designer and firmware programmer, I plan to develop some custom z-wave hardware based on raspberry pi + Z-Wave module. Looks like this is going to be fun!

I’m not sure what you mean by this - you can certainly use the RPi as a controller (e.g. running openHAB or other such SW) but you won’t be able to use the RPi as a device (i.e. to emulate a temperature sensor, thermostat or whatever device you want to make). Unfortunately the serial interface that’s programmed into the zwave chips doesn’t expose the functions you need to do this. Sigma have this cleverly clamped down, and if you want to do that then you need to buy their developers kit (and it’s VERY expensive).

Cheers
Chris

[bele...@gmail.com]

Unfortunately this is what I had in mind. I was not aware the PI could not be used as a zwave device. I guess wifi with a usb dongle on the PI would be a better way to go?

Eric

[Chris Jackson]

> Unfortunately this is what I had in mind. I was not aware the PI could not be used as a zwave device. I guess wifi with a usb dongle on the PI would be a better way to go?

I guess it depends on what you want to do. I personally use a little arduino compatible board (TinyTX3 - do a search for it) which uses an RF link back to a base. You could use the Pi for the base (I use an MBed controller) and I’ve got about 10 of these doing different things around the house (temp/humidity, gas meter, water meter, rain sensor). I’ve had these running for about 6 months on a single battery - I suspect that a WiFi version would probably need mains power or the battery wouldn’t last too long…

There’s lots of options - it really depends on your application...

Cheers
Chris

[Ben Jones]

Hey Chris, care to share your Arduino sketch you are using for these sensor nodes? I am in the process of doing something similar and would be interested to see how you are doing things like battery conservation/monitoring etc. 

[Chris Jackson]

Hey Ben,

I largely used the source that’s on the TinyTX3 website (http://nathan.chantrell.net/20130215/tinytx3-wireless-sensor-board/). I modified it slightly so that my counters returned absolute values (to get around resets etc) and I also stored the counter updates into EEPROM each time they update, but the main part of the code is the same (e.g. power management).  I’m happy to post my code - I’d just need to grab it off my old WinPC…

I’m using 3.6v lithium batteries for the most part - mainly due to the voltage requirements of the temp/humidity sensors (voltage needs to be above 3.1 volts from memory. For my gas meter I’ve got 2 D cells instead since this isn’t an issue. I’ve had most of them running since August last year and most of the batteries are still reading over 3.6V, so it should last a few years I guess!

For the hardware, I bought the boards from China (something like $10 for 10!) and then the rest of the components are only a few more dollars so it’s a pretty cheap undertaking… I’ve got them mounted in a nice small enclosure that’s about the height of an AA battery and about 1/2 the width so there’s not loads of ugly electronics kicking around the house :)

Any questions - fire away.

Cheers

Chris

[Ben Jones]

Nice one Chris - I hadn't come across the TinyTX project before but it looks perfect for what I want to do. I have been trying to do the same thing using a full sized Uno but these look much more efficient. Will have a read and order some boards!