Problems getting Z-Wave device added

Configuration Z-Wave
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Hello,

i already read several posts here but didn‘t find a solution. So please forgive me if i may ask again. This is my first Z-Wave device i want to add.

I have a HA running here on a raspbian image, latest version 0.74.
I added an Aeon Labs Z-Stick v.5 USB-Stick.
My electrician also added a Fibaro Roller Shutter 2 device, FGR-222.

The device manual says pull 3 times fast the button to integrate.

But i have no clue to how exactly add the device to my HA.
Can anyone help me please?

Thanks for your reply in advance,
Ralf

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Hi,

I have the same issue

in the log i see the following:
2018-07-23 23:23:25.937 Detail, Queuing (Controller) Add Device
2018-07-23 23:23:25.937 Info, Add Device
2018-07-23 23:23:25.937 Detail, contrlr, Queuing (Command) ControllerCommand_AddDevice: 0x01, 0x05, 0x00, 0x4a, 0xc1, 0x13, 0x62
2018-07-23 23:23:25.937 Detail, Notification: ControllerCommand - Starting
2018-07-23 23:23:25.938 Detail,
2018-07-23 23:23:25.938 Info, contrlr, Sending (Command) message (Callback ID=0x13, Expected Reply=0x4a) - ControllerCommand_AddDevice: 0x01, 0x05, 0x00, 0x4a, 0xc1, 0x13, 0x62
2018-07-23 23:23:26.938 Error, contrlr, ERROR: Dropping command, expected response not received after 1 attempt(s)
2018-07-23 23:23:26.938 Detail, contrlr, Removing current message
2018-07-23 23:23:26.938 Detail, contrlr, Notification: Notification - TimeOut
2018-07-23 23:23:26.939 Detail, Notification: ControllerCommand - Error - Failed

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Problem fixed :slight_smile:

Rebooted the drive, all works

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Hi Ralf,
go to the UI, Configuration --> Z-Wave --> ADD NODE.
Then pull 3 times fast the Fibaro - Button, as you mentioned. Don’t stay to far away with your Aeon - Controller.

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Hey Ralf,

Check this before going forward

  1. The Z-wave appeared in your Home Assistant Overview screen

Capture

  1. if not check logs - ssh to the HA and check the OZW_log (i’m using HASSIO it’s under /config dir)
  2. If you dont see it inside the logs or no log, than add this to the config file:

zwave:
usb_path: /dev/ttyACM0 (or ttyAMA0 - check the hardware info)

  1. Then do the 3 times on the fibaro and then add node from the Z-wave configuration (from Configuration in HA )

I hope this will help

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Hello,

first, thanks for your replies. I will check this evening.
@alir: already added the USB path in my config and i see the stick listed HA.

But questions because of two different answers above:

  1. What is first? Klicking the button on the Fibaro or the Z-Wave stick?
  2. What means “not too far away”? I have about 6 meters between both.
    As Aeon Labs manual, i can take the stick and connect offline. Does HA notice this procedure or not?

Again, thanks for the help, will post update this evening.
/ Ralf

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Hello,

so, my feedback: works!

For those who get crazy here is what i did:

  1. plug out the AeonLabs Z-Wave USB Stick from RasPi HA if plugged in.
  2. Take the stick near to the device
  3. Press button on USB stick -> should blink slowly in blue colour (means: add/pair device)
  4. Vera fast press 3 times the button on the Fibaro switch (named “B-button” in the manual")
    Pressing the switch connected to the Fibaro should work, too but i do not have any switch connected. So unsure about this.
    5 . If you pressed teh Fibaro correctly, The USB-Stick should shortly blink faster, then again slowly.
  5. press the button on USB-stick again to turn off blinking.
  6. Plug in the USB stick to RasPi HA again.
  7. Reboot RasPi HA and wait a bit
  8. Added device should now appear in teh device in within HA.

Hope this helps others…
Again, thanks fior your help in this case!

/ Ralf

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