User's Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q Why won’t my ZTS-500US work with the Z-Wave devices purchased in another country?
A Due to differing regulations in different countries, Z-Wave products from different regions are
set to different frequencies. Before purchasing new devices, be sure to check if the devices are
compatible in your region.
Q Do I need an electrician to install a ZTS-500US in my home?
A It is strongly recommended that a qualified technician install this product.
Q How do I know which product is compatible with my ZTS-500US?
A The ZTS-500US is compatible with any Z-Wave controller or gateway that has the control
capability for “Thermostat” devices. All Z-Wave products are also labelled with the Z-Wave logos
shown below.
Q Can I use 2 or more ZTS-500US in my house? If so, what is the max. units?
A Yes, you can use multiple ZTS-500USs in a single home. The maximum number of units depends
on the capabilities of the gateways and controllers. For example, different gateways can support
up to 8, 16, or 32 ZTS-500US on a given network.
Q What is the recommended battery type for the ZTS-500US and what is estimated batteries
service life?
A Alkaline batteries are recommended for the ZTS-500US.
Batteries service life is very dependent on the amount of usage per day. With normal use,
approximate battery service life is 1 year while operated in FLiRS mode.
If you are using battery power as the main power source or as a back-up while AC power is down
and the ZTS-500US is in Z-Wave Always Listening mode, the battery will drain very fast (battery
will only survive 3-5 days).
Technical Specifications
Model no. BW8170US (ZTS-500US)
RF frequency
908.4MHz (ZTS-500US)
RF operating distance
up to 1
32
ft
(40m)
out
door li
ne of sight, in unobstructed
environment
Z-Wave association group
S
upports 3 association
group
s, max. 5 nodes ID can be assigned to
these association groups.
LED and button
C
urved w
hite LEDs
display
Resolution: 18 x 6 dots
VA: 64mm x 28mm
Status icons: 7
“<”, “>”, “+” and “–“ control buttons and LEDs
Powered by
Dry battery AA x
4
pcs
or
24 VAC +/- 20% 50/60Hz
Relay contact
Voltage
:
24 VAC 50/60 Hz
Current: 1A Max. (inductive)
Temperature display resolution
1°F / 0.5 °C
Temperature measurable range
32 – 99 °F / 0 – 37 °C
Temperature Setting range 41-99 °F / 5-37 °C
Temperature
Operating: 32 – 122 °F / 0 – 50 °C