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    (Last Updated: May 13, 2020)

    • Z-Wave RF optimization

      rafale77

      The expertUI of Z-way has a very interesting menu called analytics which I have not seen on any other controller.
      My engineering curiosity and OCD tendency to want to optimize everything lead me to dig into it to see if I could get things working even better... even though nothing seem to be broken since my move from the UI firmware to z-way. So the background noise menu was of particular interest.

      So here it is: This was my first shot of the starting block on the left side of this graph and you can see that at around 21:00 I did something to reduce the noise. My zwave.me uzb is connected to the vera through a usb extension cable and a usb hub but initially the vera and usb hub were sitting only a 6-7 inches (20cm) away from the uzb. Keep in mind the scale on both channels. What I did was to move the vera away from the uzb stick, to about 80cm but the big step was for me to use some metal leftover amazon gift card boxes I had from christmas and covered the usb hub with them. The step back up was me moving these macgyver shields around.

      Screen Shot 2020-03-25 at 07.12.46.png

      Next step is still goofing around with the shields to see if I could optimize further and while I initially made it worse, you can see that it got a little better later on. That USB hub is quite noisy.

      Screen Shot 2020-03-25 at 13.41.30.png

      After sometime, I just thought that the whole thing is just too sensitive any movement around that area could potentially cause problems. So I decided to remove the hub connected to the vera which really was just allowing to extroot the vera. Since I am no longer using the vera as a vera but only as a remote serial bridge, which doesn't write anything on its drive, I took it out. Again look closely at the scales. It did take the noise down another notch.

      Screen Shot 2020-04-14 at 08.06.27.png

      Now the stick is still sitting 14inch away from a UPS with a bunch of wall warts connected to it, powering a variety of devices like a hue 2 hub. I had the idea of replacing just the wall wart (AC-DC power supply) for the vera with a POE splitter. Since channel 2 is already hovering around the detection limit, I am only showing channel 1 here

      Screen Shot 2020-04-15 at 19.03.27.png

      This last step alone enable me to flip this other statistics menu:

      Screen Shot 2020-04-24 at 07.36.36.png

      It not only significantly decreased the CRC error rate but also made the foreign network impact greater that the CRC error bar negating the success on reception for the first time. When I took a zniffer to look into what these CRC error frames were, I discovered that they were all from my neighbor's network which is distant and have obviously poor signal strength. (Yes I can see his HomeId from the zniffer). The fact that I see less error means that my controller's range is greater. It is now able to recognize frames which are from my neighbor's instead of saying they are corrupted... Also The back off frames number decreased indicating less wasted/repeated frames on the network.

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    • Docker container for Z-Way

      S

      Hey guys ... I've started creating a Docker container for Z-Way.

      I was previously using the Razberry2 but found it a bit slow on my Raspberry Pi 3. I could upgrade to a Raspberry Pi 4 but since I already run a dedicated Linux server and many Docker containers I thought it might make more sense to run Z-Way on there.

      GitHub: https://github.com/sofakng/docker-zway
      DockerHub: https://hub.docker.com/repository/docker/sofakng/zway

      This container is based on other containers that are no longer updated: (ruimarinho/docker-z-way) and (EugenMayer/docker-image-zway)

      I'd love to hear feedback and any improvements that might be needed.

      One thing I want to add immediately is to separate the configuration files from the Docker volume but it looks like Z-Way has several user configuration files/directories?

      $ZWAY_DIR/config/Configuration.xml $ZWAY_DIR/config/Rules.xml $ZWAY_DIR/config/maps $ZWAY_DIR/config/zddx $ZWAY_DIR/automation/user_syscommands $ZWAY_DIR/automation/storage $ZWAY_DIR/automation/userModules $ZWAY_DIR/htdocs/smarthome/user $ZWAY_DIR/config.xml
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    • Use Scenes (2x/ 3x click) from Fibaro Roller Shutter 2 in openluup with zway bridge

      E

      I have installed my UZB1 stick on my RP4 and want to megrate my device form my Vera to z-way. Now I want to use my Roller shutter 2 in z-way.mev as a scene controller. This is activated by 2x / 3x clicks on the switch. This works perfectly with vera (verabridge) in openluup and reactor using variable LastSceneID and LastScenetime.

      56982a19-5d9a-44cf-9888-bed4e8866877-image.png

      Fibaro documentation:
      1703e550-dedc-482c-832e-b23ac5206f6e-image.png

      When using z-way.me and z-way bridge it works differently. In reactor I see the variable below. I don't know how to use it. Maybe someone else can help me.

      2c5e2521-4803-490a-81d4-5d4fc31b5c18-image.png

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    • z-way-server new release

      rafale77

      Lagging a little here but I just upgraded my z-way-server version and couldn't find much information on their website or even forum.

      Z-Way builds

      What is interesting for the ubuntu/debian version is that it is now released as a .deb package making upgrades much easier. I just downloaded the package and ran:

      dpkg -i z-way-*.deb

      and nothing else. The previous versions required some manual work since it was just a bunch of files for us to overwrite our installations.

      From the release note, there could be interesting things for some folks here. It is a pretty long list compared to the previous incremental release.

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    • Z-way backup strategy

      A

      For all systems backup is a vital part of the long-term usability.

      I thought that I describe my set up with Z-way so far. Hopefully others can fill in with their backup thoughts as well. I am sure that there are much more streamlined ways of doing this and hope to learn from you all.

      I run Z-way on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ with a daughter RaZberry card. In order to reduce the risk of getting corrupt SD cards I have it running off an SSD. So far this works very well. Setting it up was really easy just reading a standard Raspbian image onto the SSD. The only minor obstacle was that I had to test a few old 2.5" enclosures to find one that the Pi liked.
      The Pi is then also powered via an UPS, hopefully this will avoid problems in the event of power outages.

      In order to backup Z-way I have so far done manual backups from the regular Smarthome backup & restore function creating .zab files and from the Expert UI creating .zbk files. As far as I have understood the .zab files which are bigger contain more information than the .zbk files. The strategy so far has been to make backup files after each inclusion/exclusion. Also before updating Z-way. I have yet to test restoring from these files.

      From Smarthome it is also possible to set up cloud backup. I have not yet set up this as I need to decide that it is safe enough to do so. On the other hand I had this set up on my two Veras.
      It would have been nice to be able to schedule a local backup of Z-way instead of having to put them in the cloud, perhaps from OpenLuup via the Z-way bridge?

      In addition to the built in backup function I try to do complete image copies of the SD cards on my Pi's with Win32DiskImager. When I moved to an SSD the image file grew to the size of the SSD since it is a raw copy including all the empty space. Image files of 160GB are not practical to handle so I found a good instruction on how to shrink the .img file with Gparted in Linux: https://steemit.com/raspberrypi/@wizzle/shrink-raspberry-pi-images-using-windows-virtualbox-running-raspberry-pi-desktop
      By shrinking the .img file with Gparted it is now a more reasonable 4GB. These file are stored on my NAS for safekeeping. The strategy here so far is to make a new image file before updating Z-way and to use these in combination with more frequent Z-way backups.

      I have tested restoring a Gparted shrinked .img file to the SSD when my Z-way for some strange reason became unreachable through the regular UI but remained reachable through the Expert UI. Always good to test the restore function and to see that it works. 🙂

      The downside of the .img strategy is that I need to power-off the Pi for a while when making the backup. However if the Z-way backup files work then the complete .img backup need not be done so very often.

      //ArcherS

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    • Z-way video tutorials

      P

      Have found these videos very informative as a zway(ve) novice ....

      Z-Wave Network Diagnostics with Z-Way controller Z-Way webinar series: Z-Way Advanced Usage Z-Way webinar series: Introduction to Z-Way Home Automation
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    • Lifeline/TKB switches

      P

      Have a number of TKB plug switches (TZ68) that are not reporting to the controller. Believe they should be associated to Z-Way in Group 1 but am not able to get the devices to report groups in the interview/call for NIF process and so there are no associations possible. Thermosat is telling them to come on/off (hurrah!) but they don't report their on/off status in the gui.

      In Associations tab: Can not configure associations: groups were not reported by the device. Do interview.

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    • Switched from RaZberry to UZB

      K

      Night and day difference for me. I think I was getting a lot of interference in my media closet. Devices were very slow to respond and sometimes not at all. Switched to UZB and used a USB extender to place it a good 5 ft from the location of my pi. Now things are fast and reliable.

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    • UZB and Zway server installation

      P

      (Solved - presume pijuice hat was upset battery wasn't connected. Took out the plastic protector and UZB now showing. Next - upgrade UZB firmware)

      Have I missed something? UZB not showing up in Zway ...

      Downloaded Raspberry Pi Imager and used to set up os (Buster) on an 8gb SD

      The Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi OS – Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi OS – Raspberry Pi

      The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects. Join the global Raspberry Pi community.

      Then installed Zway from Terminal
      wget -q -O - https://storage.z-wave.me/RaspbianInstall | sudo bash

      https://z-wave.me/z-way/download-z-way/

      Plugged in UZB

      Changed port to /dev/ttyACM0 in menu/apps/ZWave network access in basic UI

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    • Rpi kit

      P

      This arrived today - hope it has enough juice for the uzb.

      47.99 GBP PiJuice HAT – A Portable Power Platform For Every Raspberry Pi PiJuice HAT – A Portable Power Platform For Every Raspberry Pi

      DESCRIPTION As one of the smallest systems around there are so many amazing things you could do with the Raspberry Pi if it was self-powered and portable. Introducing PiJuice! A fully uninterruptible power supply that will always keep your Raspberry Pi powered. The revolutionary PiAnywhere...

      Shame the cases are sold out everywhere.

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    • z-way-server 3.1.0 release

      rafale77

      Just upgraded to 3.1.0 and am happy to report that it has not impacted the z-way bridge for openLuup.

      I am now seeing the SDK version for firmware 5.39

      Screen Shot 2020-09-03 at 09.23.54.png

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    • UZB Long Range

      R

      Hi guys,

      Does anyone know if the UZB supports Long Range already? I can't find which chip is in there.

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    • Getting status update from device

      DesT

      Probably @rafale77 will jump on this question first 😉

      I'm using the new model of GE/Jasco switch (they replaced the dead one I got) and the new model is having also S2 security and send instant status update BUT,

      And probably @rafale77 will say yes, is it possible that interference can do that I'm missing some instant update status ?

      Often, I'm having the wrong status in the zwave.me web interface...and even clicking the icon, the status didn't changed to right one.

      I also try to do some "On/Off" using the web interface, and the device itself physically, toggle without a problem, but the web interface is still no correct.

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    • Add Indicator commandClass to zNode metric

      R

      I'm trying to monitor the indicator command class of a 5 button scene controller in Z-Way so openluup can properly create and track it.

      seems like Z-Way COMMAND_CLASS_INDICATOR (0x87 or 135) are not being monitored by the ZWave module as I couldn't find anything for this command class in (/z-way-server-path/automation/modules/ZWave/index.js)

      When a Get or Set Indicator command class request is sent to the controller. ZSniffer picks up the request and response just fine although this packets are not being monitored by the zwave module
      Example:

      ZWayIP:8083/ZWaveAPI/Run/SendData(NodeID,[ Command_Class, Instance, Value ]) ZWayIP:8083/ZWaveAPI/Run/SendData(2,[ 0x87, 0x01, 0x01 ]) (Hexa) ZWayIP:8083/ZWaveAPI/Run/SendData(2,[ 135, 1, 1 ]) (Decimal)

      the answer looks like:

      [2020-04-24 19:59:36.261] [I] [zway] Waiting for job reply: Indicator Get [2020-04-24 19:59:36.281] [D] [zway] RECEIVED: ( 01 0B 00 04 00 02 03 87 03 01 B6 00 C2 ) [2020-04-24 19:59:36.281] [D] [zway] SENT ACK

      I’d like to store the Indicator response “RECEIVED” correctly. I believe by modifying the index.js of the zwave module could do the trick and once the module start tracking the indicator command class values as a metric then openluup's z-way plugin would properly track any changes as well.

      I'm wondering if anyone around here could share any thoughts or comments that could make it easier...

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    • Aeon Multisensor 6 issue

      PerH

      Posting here, as the z-wave.me forum seems desolated..

      I have two multisensor 6 sensors, and one of them is not sending motion sensor updates?

      Looking at the configuration, they are both registered as battery sensors for som reason, even if they are USB powered. They respond quickly to parameter changes, except for parameter 100 and 110, that will not update.

      Any clues? How do i convince the controller that they are USB powered?

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    • Move UZB from Windows 10 to RPi 3 (Buster)

      D

      First Post . . .

      Good to "see" y'all here!

      Last week, I purchased the Z-Wave.me UZB1 dongle and also purchased the Z-Way license.

      Knowing in advance that the combination (Windows 10 and the Z-Way server) was lacking, I wanted to install anyway on a Windows 10 machine, and include a few spare z-wave devices to see how things worked. Pretty well, for the most part.

      @rafale77 had written that the UZB stick works well in the RPi compared to the RaZberry card (which I also purchased but is still in it's packaging), I would like to plug this UZB1 into my Pi running openLuup/ALTUI (then hopefully installing the Z-Way plugin)

      I'm not confident enough yet to plug the UZB into my Vera3 (UI5) and transfer my existing z-wave devices to the stick.

      Without creating a new Buster image downloaded from Z-Way, could I possibly . . .

      Plug the UZB1 into the Buster Pi3 From the terminal, run, wget -q -O - razberry.z-wave.me/install | sudo bash

      then, if I can reach the :8083 port (as quoted by PoltoS) "go to Settings -> Apps -> Active -> ZWave and change /dev/ttyAMA0 to /dev/ttyACM0"

      and expect that my UZB1 will now run on the Pi ?

      If it is mostly that simple, would my license transfer?

      Should I exclude the (3) z-wave devices I had running on the Windows 10 Z-Way server first?

      If I'm oversimplifying, tell me to "shut up" and read some more! 😕

      Thanks again,

      DCMChrissy

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    • Mesh Issues?

      PerH

      I seems to still have some issues in the z-wave controller..

      The route map won't show, only throws an error message:
      4f384d00-7388-459b-80af-0c5d315d9010-image.png

      This Link status map is way too grey:
      4957f0d9-a224-47eb-aae9-41dc7ab2db8f-image.png

      The neighbour map looks OK, most have 2 or more neighbours:
      b9a87e96-abf1-4300-b590-8446331934e7-image.png

      All units except for one seems to work as usual though, and thats the garage door sensor.. No errors reported, but no reaction either..
      And the fibaros all complain with system and heat errors, which i know is unfounded.,

      Any suggestions on where to look? I started a full reorganization of the mesh now, not sure what it does, but it seemed like a good thing to do..

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    • Set/Get Yale Lock Pin Codes

      C

      New to Z-way and it's interface and inner workings. How do I get the list of codes already set for my lock when I was using Vera? And then how do I set new ones? Should I be looking in the standard UI or the Expert UI?

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    • External antenna on razberry board

      DesT

      @rafale77 Do you think it could be possible and will increase the "performance" to install an external antenna on the board? 😉

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      sender last edited by sender

      Sorry, I have to say... installation of z-way is not simple.

      I started with ubuntu 20. turned out that it is too new due to various reasons. So reverting back to 18... also too new... libcurl4 vs liburl3 etc. not able to install apps etc.

      So reverted back to ubuntu 16.

      installed 16 successfully and then install z-way:

      sudo wget --no-check-certificate -c http://storage.z-wave.me/z-way-server/z-way-server-Ubuntu-v3.0.6.tgz --no-check-certificate -O - | sudo tar -xz -C /opt/

      then followed:
      https://smarthome.community/topic/108/auto-start-z-way-server

      reboot... nothing

      😧

      luckily rafael is there to help, but this is NOT EASY AT ALL!

      ...waiting for personal support from rafael...

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      • prophead
        prophead last edited by prophead

        I'm also having the libcurl3/4 issue on a fresh pi install, this is ridiculous.
        to make matters worse someone removed the libcurl3 from the apt-get repository, so now I can't even apply the fix I read about unless I recompile libcurl3 from source...for ARM...to install a home automation system...to make my life easier...

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          iRobot last edited by

          Had the same libcurl problems with my Ubuntu server 18.04 VM.
          Ended up downloading the "Fresh Pi" image (https://razberry.z-wave.me/z-way-server/razberry.img.zip) and was up and running within a hour.

          At the moment I suggest to spare yourself all that frustration and do the same.

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          • prophead
            prophead @iRobot last edited by prophead

            @iRobot I'll try your suggestion, I'd rather redo a zway installation then go back and redo the full pi install. How do I remove zway before I start?
            Wait a minute, this is a full image, no way am I going through the kabuki dance again to get this thing booted on ssd with new image. Did you perhaps mean I should mount the image and try and grab libcurl3 from it? I'm ready to ditch zway, I need something more reliable. These bozos can't spell right, the main install link on their download page that clearly says supports buster doesn't work. And worse, they KNOW it doesn't work. Oh, sorry did I say bozos, I mean bozo. Weak. Lame. Fail.
            |-<:(

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            • rafale77
              rafale77 last edited by rafale77

              remove the z-way installation:

              sudo rm -R /opt/z-way-server

              As for @sender ... it was an attempt to run a 64bit version of z-way-server on a 32bit OS...

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                sender last edited by sender

                Yes, as for the ubuntu 16 I downloaded the 32 bits version due to the 64 was intel and 32 AMD and since I have intel NUC with ESXI... but now I am running on ubuntu 16 64 and still horror... app still not downloading... adn why can't I paste pictures?

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                • akbooer
                  akbooer @sender last edited by

                  @sender said in z-way installation horror:

                  why can't I paste pictures?

                  Could be that you need to do this in the full reply window, rather than the quick one.

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                    sender last edited by

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                      sender @akbooer last edited by

                      @akbooer yes thats it

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