Aeon Labs Z-Stick (Z-Wave USB Adapter)
Introduction: The Aeon Labs Z-Stick is a self-powered Z-Wave USB adapter with remote network creation capabilities (independent from external power and host microprocessor). By being able to remotely include/remove Z-Wave devices, this greatly simplifies Z-Wave network installation. When connected to a host processor (via USB), it enables the host processor to take part in the Z-Wave Network.
Operating instructions: The Z-Stick operates in three distinct modes: Inclusion-Mode, Removal-Mode and SerialAPIMode. Both Inclusion-Mode and Removal-Mode require the Z-Stick to be unplugged from the USB connector of the host, while SerialAPI-Mode requires that the Z-Stick to be plugged into the USB connector of the host. • Inclusion-Mode : Adding/Including Z-Wave Devices into the Z-Wave Network 1. To initiate Inclusion-Mode, unplug the Z-Stick from the USB connector and then tap the button.
• SerialAPI-Mode : Allowing a Host Processor To Take Control of the Z-Stick and Take Part in the Z-Wave Network 1. To initiate SerialAPI-Mode, plug the Z-Stick into the USB connector of the host. Note: While in SerialAPI-mode, the Z-Stick is always listening (it is awake and always in RX receive mode) for instructions and acts as a Z-Wave adapter and responds to commands sent through USB by the host processor software. Note: Pressing the Z-Stick button will not have any effect while in SerialAPI-Mode.
