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[[File:PeripheralsScreenForZ-Troller.png|right|frame|Peripherals Screen]]
[[File:PeripheralsScreenForZ-Troller.png|right|frame|Peripherals Screen]]
[[File:Z-WavePorts.png|right|frame|Choose a Port]]
[[File:Z-WavePorts.png|right|frame|Choose a Port]]
<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;"><br />Overview</h3>
===Overview===
When you are using Z-Wave protocol ADL sensors, you have your choice of two Z-Wave transceivers (antennas), the Z-Stick or the Z-Troller. The Z-Stick is more commonly used. The Z-Troller is more expensive, and it must be plugged into an electrical outlet, but it has a larger range than the Z-Stick. It is appropriate for older houses or larger houses.<br /><br />
When you are using Z-Wave protocol ADL sensors, you have your choice of two Z-Wave transceivers (antennas), the [[Z-Stick Configuration|Z-Stick]] or the Z-Troller. The Z-Stick is more commonly used. The Z-Troller is more expensive, and it must be plugged into an electrical outlet, but it has a larger range than the Z-Stick. It is appropriate for older houses or larger houses.<br /><br />


<h3 style="display: inline-block; background:#ffffff; font-weight:bold; border-bottom:2px solid #6093cc; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">How to Install a Z-Troller</h3>
===How to Install a Z-Troller===
At the touchscreen (or for a CoMo box - at the GCTV image):
At the touchscreen (or for a CoMo box - at the system emulation image):
* Plug the Z-Troller into an electrical outlet that is ''not'' switch-operated
* Plug the Z-Troller into an electrical outlet that is ''not'' switch-operated
* The Z-Troller is a serial device, so plug it into a serial port on the system if there is one, or use a Serial-USB adapter to plug the Z-Troller into an available USB port
* The Z-Troller is a serial device, so plug it into a serial port on the system if there is one, or use a Serial-USB adapter to plug the Z-Troller into an available USB port
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* Enter the 4-digit System PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]])
* Enter the 4-digit System PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the [[Care Menu|Care Menu]])
* Press "Peripherals"
* Press "Peripherals"
* Choose the antenna type (Homeseer Z-Troller)
* Choose the antenna type (HomeSeer Z-Troller)
* Choose the port - your choices will be specific to the system hardware
* Choose the port - your choices will be specific to the system hardware
* Press "Turn On"
* Press "Turn On"
* Restart peripherals when prompted
* Restart peripherals when prompted
* If installed correctly, the row will now be highlighted in green. If there is a problem with the installation, the row will be highlighted in red.<br /><br />
* If installed correctly, the row will now be highlighted in green. If there is a problem with the installation, the row will be highlighted in red.
* After it is installed correctly, you can begin to [[Add Z-Wave Devices|add Z-Wave devices]], such as motion sensors, door sensors, etc.<br /><br />

Latest revision as of 14:58, 24 July 2017

Z-Troller
Peripherals Screen
Choose a Port

Overview

When you are using Z-Wave protocol ADL sensors, you have your choice of two Z-Wave transceivers (antennas), the Z-Stick or the Z-Troller. The Z-Stick is more commonly used. The Z-Troller is more expensive, and it must be plugged into an electrical outlet, but it has a larger range than the Z-Stick. It is appropriate for older houses or larger houses.

How to Install a Z-Troller

At the touchscreen (or for a CoMo box - at the system emulation image):

  • Plug the Z-Troller into an electrical outlet that is not switch-operated
  • The Z-Troller is a serial device, so plug it into a serial port on the system if there is one, or use a Serial-USB adapter to plug the Z-Troller into an available USB port
  • Press the System (Gear) button
  • Enter the 4-digit System PIN (which is set, and can be viewed, on the Advanced Settings screen in the Care Menu)
  • Press "Peripherals"
  • Choose the antenna type (HomeSeer Z-Troller)
  • Choose the port - your choices will be specific to the system hardware
  • Press "Turn On"
  • Restart peripherals when prompted
  • If installed correctly, the row will now be highlighted in green. If there is a problem with the installation, the row will be highlighted in red.
  • After it is installed correctly, you can begin to add Z-Wave devices, such as motion sensors, door sensors, etc.