Aeotec Multisensor 6 problem

Configuration Z-Wave
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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

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  • 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

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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”.
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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?