Hi,
I have add the ZW164 to my z-wave network and looking how to create a rule to trigger the alarm. All the channels are read only.
Is someone has experience with this device and can help on how to trigger the alarm?
Thanks,
Yehuda
What version of openHAB? It should work in version 2.5.2.
I am using version 2.5.2
Yet, all the channels are read only and there is no channel to trigger the alarm
Is it missing or there is another way to trigger?
Try deleting (NOT excluding) and re-discovering the Thing to get the latest binding settings. The thing id will be the same so your existing Items are not broken.
I try it, got the same results.
All channels are read only, there is no channel that I can trigger the alarm
Could you share an Item definition you have tried? There are 8 different Endpoints on this device.
Some other user helped Chris complete this item and binding.
I need to try and check the original xml file at home for channel definitions.
This is the list of channels I can see after add it as thing.
All of them are read only, none of them can be controlled to trigger the device
Channels
radio_button_unchecked
Alarm (power)
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_power content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm (burglar)
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_burglar content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm 1
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general1 content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm 2
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general2 content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm (power) 3
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_power3 content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Siren Notification
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:notification_siren3 content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm (power) 4
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_power4 content_copy
Switch
unfold_more
radio_button_unchecked
Alarm (power) 5
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_power5 content_copy
Switch
unfold_more
radio_button_unchecked
Alarm 6
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general6 content_copy
Switch
unfold_more
radio_button_unchecked
Alarm 7
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general7 content_copy
Switch
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radio_button_unchecked
Alarm 8
zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general8 content_copy
Switch
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In openHAB you manage and control Thing channels through Items linked to channels. Channels cannot be controlled directly.
Also, please use code fences so the forum does not mangle configuration.
How to use code fences - Tutorials & Examples - openHAB Community
I try to link all channels to default items and switch items and get them on the control panel as read only.
Which channel is the one that can trigger the alarm and how I can make it as switch item that I can control through rules?
From what I see, there is no channel that can be link to switch item and cab be controlled
Yes, I will use code fences fro future capturing.
Thanks
You have Simple Mode turned on? Most all of us here avoid that because you usually end up with a confusing mess.
What is simple mode? How I can check if it’s turn on?
OK, I checked. I am not in simple mode.
All channels are read only, no one can be link as switch that can be triggered. Is there a missing channel or I still missing something?
Are there any linked to the ZW164? Do you tend to define your Items in the Paper UI or in text files?
I define my items in text file.
Here is the item linked to ZW164
Switch Alarm1 "Alarm1" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node24:alarm_general1"}
although I defined it as a switch, there is no switch button on the control panel while on other switches has
Hi,
I linked all channels to switch item as following:
Switch Alarm_power "Alarmpower" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_power"}
Switch Alarm_burglar "Alarmburglar" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_burglar"}
Switch Alarm1 "Alarm1" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_general1"}
Switch Alarm2 "Alarm2" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_general2"}
Switch Alarm3 "Alarm3" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_power3"}
Switch notification_siren3 "notificationsiren3" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:notification_siren3"}
Switch Alarm4 "Alarm4" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_power4"}
Switch Alarm5 "Alarm5" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_power5"}
Switch Alarm6 "Alarm6" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_general6"}
Switch Alarm7 "Alarm7" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_general7"}
Switch Alarm8 "Alarm8" {channel="zwave:device:52803b4d:node25:alarm_general8"}
and this is what I got in the control:
None of the alarm can be switch, either by the control panel or by rules
Why this switches has no on/off control?
Thanks
All the channels on the device are notifications.
I believe that this requires the sound control class which is not currently implemented, so it’s not possible to trigger a sound on the device.
I see.
Any idea when the sound control class will be implemented?
Or, is there any other enhanced way on how to control the sound?
Thanks,
Yehuda.