z-wave grossary

Controller
A Z-Wave enabled component that lets you send commands to other Z-Wave enabled devices remotely. Because Z-Wave is a two-way communication medium, the controller “knows” whether the commands you send from it have been executed and gives you confirmation. A Z-Wave controller can look just like a conventional remote control, but there are also controllers that let you command Z-Wave devices through a software and/or a Web-based interface.  The controller is also where you add or remove devices from a Z-Wave network.

Delete
The process of removing a Z-Wave device from a Z-Wave network. This is also used when you want to take a Z-Wave device out of one group of devices and place it elsewhere in the network under another type of control. Also called “Excluding”.

Device
In Z-Wave speak, the “device” is the specific electronic item that can be controlled through Z-Wave. It may be a light, a video camera, an appliance or almost anything else electronic.

Exclude
Means the same thing as “Delete” – used to move or remove a Z-Wave enabled device from a Z-Wave mesh network.

Gateway
A Z-Wave component that adapts Z-Wave control onto another wireless medium, such as the Internet or a wireless garage door opener. Once a Z-Wave gateway is added to the home, Z-Wave enabled devices can be controlled through these other mediums.

Include
The process of adding a Z-Wave enabled device to a Z-Wave network. The Inclusion process is handled by a Z-Wave controller, which includes the new devices through a simple series of one-time recognition commands. This process is also called “Pairing”.

Interoperability
The ability to speak a common electronic “language” between devices of different types, brands and models. Z-Wave is an interoperable standard, meaning that any Z-Wave product works reliably with other Z-Wave products, regardless of manufacturer.

Mesh network
A type of de-centralized home network where each device on the network can send or receive commands. A Z-Wave mesh network can include up to 232 devices.

Node
A specific point in a home network. A device that can send or receive Z-Wave commands is a “node” on a Z-Wave mesh network.

Pair
Means the same thing as “Include” – used to add a Z-Wave enabled device to a Z-Wave mesh network.

Module
A compact hardware item that adds Z-Wave control to a device. For example, if you wanted to control a floor lamp with Z-Wave, you’d add a Z-Wave dimmer or on-off module to the lamp.

Sensor
A compact hardware item that sends Z-Wave commands based on changing conditions that it “senses”. For example, there are Z-Wave motion sensors that will send commands when motion is detected and daylight sensors that can send commands based on changing lighting conditions.

Scene
A group of Z-Wave commands that act together to perform an unified function. For example, you can set up Z-Wave enabled devices to portray a “dinner party” scene with customized lighting and music, or a “coming home from work” scene that opens the garage door, disarms the security system and lights up your walkway.

Sync
Means the same thing as “include” or “pair” – used to add a Z-Wave enabled device to a Z-Wave mesh network.

USB Z-Wave Adapter
A simple way to add Z-Wave control to a personal computer.  Simply plug the adapter into an available USB slot and the PC can now control Z-Wave enabled devices, both locally and via the Internet.

 

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