Fakro AMZ/F Solar Awning blinds. Device appears to be missing from database

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Hi guys

I have just added my new Fakro AMZ/F Solar Awning blinds to my network but it does not appear to be in the database:

<manufacturer>0x85</manufacturer>
<deviceId>0x2</deviceId>
<deviceType>0x5</deviceType>

It is most likely identical to Fakros other Solar powered Awning Blinds
What is the procedure to get it added?

network_f720c677__node_13.xml (5.3 KB)

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https://www.cd-jackson.com/index.php/zwave/zwave-device-database/zwave-device-database-guide

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Isn’t this just the zwave module which is built into the awning?
I guess we just need to add your device type and id to the existing database entry:
https://www.cd-jackson.com/index.php/zwave/zwave-device-database/zwave-device-list/devicesummary/616

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It is sold as an integrated unit. It is properly identical to the “regular” AMZ (your link). This is just for flat roofs. The AMZ exists in both a solar and non-solar version. I am not sure if they differ.
It does look like these two are different:

<listening>false</listening>
<frequentlyListening>true</frequentlyListening>

Do you want me to submit my xml file as a new device?

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That makes a difference: Listening true means a mains powered device which is always listening to the controller, frequently listening true means it is a kind of battery operated (solar operated) device which only wakes up occasionaly to send data to the controller.

I suggest to submit your xml as a new device. Do you already have db access?

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I do not have access, but I will create an account and submit it.

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Great. To not loose time if Chris makes a database update I already submitted the basics:

https://www.cd-jackson.com/index.php/zwave/zwave-device-database/zwave-device-list/devicesummary/1030

Please add a manual, a product image and fill the necessary config parameters. :grinning:

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Will do. Thank you

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It looks like I need an administrators permission to edit.
But here is the requested:
Manual
Product photo

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Yes, you need to email Chris to get edit rights.

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Thanks, most of the database is finished, please verify as soon as you have the device in operation. Have fun.

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Wow great!
I will look forward for the update and report back.

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Do we not need to set

  • Basic Class
  • Generic Class
  • Specific Class

in Device Overview for the entry to be accepted?

They are set in Endpoint 0

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I’m not sure, but I don’t think it is essential.
Watch the github repo for zwave https://github.com/openhab/org.openhab.binding.zwave/tree/master/ESH-INF/thing/fakro and try it with the current database settings. (the changes are not merged yet, so you need to wait a couple of days until the next update)
If it works leave it as it is, if it does not work try to change it :grinning:

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I have tested the new binding and it works great.
Just one small bug´in the database entry:

Parameter 2:
Label Season
Allowable Range 0 to 1
1 – summer
2 – winter

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Fixed.

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Off topic: Asbjørn how do you like your awning blinds? What size do you have? I am in the process of ordering for our new house and would like to hear others experiences?

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I have the 90x120cm size.
The blinds appear to be good build quality and they work perfect.
The only things I am a bit disappointed in is the z-wave interface is limited to the absolute minimal. There is no possibility for percentage position. Only open/close and stop mid movement. And you cannot read the temperature sensor, battery level or solar intensity.

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