Aeotec Multisensor 6 problem

Configuration Z-Wave
1

I’m struggling with Aeotec Multisensor 6.
Problem 1: How can I find the network_key which I will add to configuration.yaml? I understand that I need this for the connection to be safe?

Problem 2 : The sensor delivers two entities of each. These show different values as shown below.

zwave.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6 --> dead
zwave.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_2 --> Ready

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_alarm_level --> 0
sensor.alarm_level_2 --> 0

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_alarm_type --> 0
sensor.alarm_type_2 --> 0

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_burglar --> 8
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_burglar_2 --> 3

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_luminance --> 0
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_luminance_2 --> 92.0

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_relative_humidity --> 30.0
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_relative_humidity_2 --> 32.0

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_sourcenodeid --> 0
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_sourcenodeid_2 --> 0

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_temperature --> 22.4
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_temperature_2 --> 23.9

sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_ultraviolet --> 0.0
sensor.aeotec_zw100_multisensor_6_ultraviolet_2 --> 0.0

Can I delete one of each of them? How?

(running Hassbian 0.65.3 on a RP3)

Configuration.yaml

zwave:
  usb_path: /dev/ttyACM0
  config_path: /srv/homeassistant/lib/python3.5/site-packages/python_openzwave/ozw_config/config/
2

If you don’t have two of these physical sensors, it means you added it twice.

3

Correct. I only have one multisensor.
Is it possible to remove some (or all) entities?

4

Yes, go to /config/zwave, then remove node.

5

Regarding the network key, that’s something you need to randomly choose yourself.
See here:

and here:

You need to set the network key in your configuration.yaml and then re-add the node(s) “securely”.
Remove it before re-adding.
This applies to all ZWave nodes that should use a secure connection.
In case of the Aeotec: when it’s added securely, it will blink blue when it detects motion.
If it’s not using secure communication, it blinks green.

Sebastian

6

Thank you :slight_smile:
Deleted both Aeotec ZW100 Multisensor 6 nodes and restarted HA. So now i only got one of each entitie.

7

:+1::+1::+1: Cheers

8
  • Generated the code and put it in configuration.yaml.
  • Deleted the node for Aeotec multisensor (still shows up in the list after deleted)
  • Restarted HA
  • Took out the Aeotec USB Z-stick and put it in pairing mode
  • Double clicked the pairing button on the backside of the multisensor and it blinks green (USB stick confirms connection).
  • Put the USB stick back and restarted HA

But dont seem to be secured :flushed: green light when motion :disappointed_relieved:

9

You have to use “add node secure” from HA’s zwave configuration panel to add the node, not the button on the ZStick.

Sebastian

10

Don’t use the OpenZWave control panel (OZWCP), or the physical button on a controller, to add or remove devices.

11

YES :star_struck:
Thank you @Coolie1101 and @sebk-666 for all your help. I love HA and this forum!

I tried to remove the node in the wrong way. The right way to do it seems to be:

  1. Click the “Remove Node” button in the Z-Wave Network Management card (in Z-Wave control panel)
  2. Activate the sensor to be excluded, in my case the Aeotec Multisensor 6 (I did not do this before and did not get the node removed correctly)
  3. Run a “Heal Network”

To add the node secure

  1. Click the “Add Node Secure” button in the Z-Wave Network Management card
  2. Activate the device to be included.
  3. Run a “Heal Network”.
12

Hey @bengt, I’m currently looking to replace my Wireless Tag (JUNK) Sensors with Multi Sensor’s, and can’t decide between available options, can you provide some feedback on the Multisensor 6?