Paetz Christian. Z-Wave Essentials

3. Edition. — CreateSpace IPP, 2017. — 235 p.What is a Smart Home?
Smart Home Definitions
General Layer Model of wireless communication network
Requirements of a wireless system for home control
Alternatives for wireless home control networks
Analogue Control using 27 MHz or 433 MHz frequency band
Proprietary digital protocols from different vendors
Wi-Fi or WLAN
IEEE 802.15.4 based communication networks
ZigBee
Thread
EnOcean
DECT ULE
Z-Wave
Z-Wave in a nutshell
How it all started
The business model
Z-Wave becomes an open standard
Z-Wave Plus
How to recognize Z-Wave
Radio Layer
Wireless Basics
Frequencies used by Z-Wave
SRD 860
ISM 915
How Z-Wave with different frequencies
Wireless Range Estimations
Background Noise
Antenna Design and Antenna Loss
Attenuation
Wireless Shadows
Reflections and Interference
Fade MarginElectro Magnetic Energy (EME) and Health
Z-Wave Networking
Data Communication with G.9959
The PHY function
Wireless Frame (MAC-Frame)
Home-ID and Node-ID
Network Transport Function
Data Reliability and Error Correction
Acknowledged Communication
Routing
Routing Basics
The Routing Algorithm
Device and Network Types
Role in Network: Controller and Slaves
Different ways to power devicesManual Update of the network
Exclusion - Removal of functioning devices
Removal of defective devices - Failed Node List
Network Reorganization
Automated Updating of the network
Static Update Controller
Explorer Frame
Explorer frames versus SUC/SIS in one network
Network configurations
Z-Wave Network with one portable controller
Z-Wave Network with one static controller
Portable and static controller in one network
Network with SUC/SIS controller
Comparison of different network configurations
Z-Wave Application Layer
Devices and Commands
Types of Z-Wave Devices
Command Classes
Command Class Basic
Device Classes
Managing Devices
Node Information Frame
Interview
Configuration
Battery Management
Maximization of battery lifetime
Multichannel Devices
Associations
Scenes
Examples
Scene Snapshot
Definition of scenes in central controllers
Activation of scenes by timers
Activation of scenes by wireless devices
Activation of scenes by Boolean logic
Complex Scenes with Scripting
Comparison of association groups and Scenes
User Interfaces
Wall controllers and remote controls
Installer tools
Web-Interfaces for Users
Wireless Security in Smart Homes
General information about security and typical attacks
Encryption
Replay-Attacks
Denial-of-Service-Attack
Further aspects of wireless security
The conventional security concept of Z-Wave
The security architecture S2
Z-Wave in action - Tips and Tricks
Building the network - general workflow
Defining the desired functions
Picking the right devices
Z-Wave Wall Switches versus Wall Inserts
Including everything into a single network
Way to include devices
Inclusion of Controllers
Inclusion of battery-operated devices
Interview Process
Configuration
Association and Scenes
Housekeeping - How to get a stable network?
Radio Layer
Z-Wave Networking and Routing
Trouble Shooting with CIT Tool or Z-Way Expert UI
Radio Layer
Network Layer - Devices
Network Layer - Weak or Wrong Routes
Application Layer SettingsKnown Problems
Mismatch of Language
Mismatch of functions
No forward compatibility
Multi Channels versus Multi Instances
Sins from the past
IP-Gateways
Weak Check Sum
Turnkey-Solutions
Special topics around Z-Wave
Legal situation
Important Patents of Z-Wave
Important Patents challenging Z-Wave
SDKs
How to develop Z-Wave devices
Hardware
Firmware
ZUNO
Z-Way Middleware
Z-Wave Certification
General information about dimmers
Leading-edge phase control
Leading Edge Phase Control for inductive loads
Trailing Edge Phase Control Dimmer
Universal Dimmers
Fluorescent Lamps
LED Lamps
Dimmer Summary
Useful Online Resources
Z-Wave Device Types
Z-Wave Command Classes Reference
Frequencies by Country