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Z-Wave Glossary of Terms

Devices and Nodes

Devices and nodes are both terms used to describe individual Z-Wave devices. 

Inclusion

The process of adding a Z-Wave device to the Z-Wave network. Also known as "pairing".

Exclusion

The opposite of inclusion. The process of deleting a Z-Wave device from the Z-Wave network. Also known as "un-pairing".

Remove

To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still exists in the same Z-Wave network. 

Z-Wave Network

A collection of Z-Wave devices controlled by primary and secondary controllers operating on the same system.  

Primary Controller

The first controller used to "build" your Z-Wave network and is generally a gateway or central hub like Vera. There can only be one primary controller per Z-Wave network.

Secondary Controller

A secondary controller is created from the primary controller to also control devices in a Z-Wave network. Multiple secondary controllers may exist in any Z-Wave network including hand-held remote controls, key fobs and wall mounted keypads.  

Groups

A group is a collection of individual devices which may be controlled as one. For example, a single action or button on a controller could be used to turn a group of lights on or off.

Scenes

Scenes provide a means of controlling multiple (different) devices at once, all at specific levels, settings or modes. For example, a "bed-time" scene could be used to simultaneously lock the front door and turn all the lights off. Scenes are usually activated by a home controller based on a timed event or by a specific manual or automatic condition.   

Association

The process of "associating” two devices, enabling them to communicate with one another directly and without the need for a central controller. 

FLiRS Mode

FLiRS is an abbreviation for "Frequently Listening Routing Slave". It is a mode targeted for battery operated Z-Wave devices to allow them to regularly enter a special sleep state in order to conserve battery life. Devices configured this way tend to respond to Z-Wave commands more slowly when compared to an Always Listening device. 

Always Listening Mode
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Always Listening is the default operation mode for A/C powered Z-Wave devices. These devices can act as signal repeaters meaning that they can re-transmit the RF signal to enhance routing and avoid interference. 

Node Information Frame (NIF)

​The Node Information Frame (or NIF) is the business card of a Z-Wave device. It contains information about the device type and its technical capabilities. The inclusion and exclusion of the device is confirmed by sending out a Node Information Frame but may also be needed for certain network operations. 
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