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5200UZI WHC2_5921 and 5200EZI WHC2_5922

USB ZB Interface and Ethernet ZB Interface User’s Manual

3.0 Introduction

The ZB interface unit provides a wireless connection between a PC and an existing
ZigBee network. The interface unit has the following capabilities:

• The ZB interface unit can connect to an existing ZigBee network using E-mode

(easy mode).

• When connected to a PC with Zoolkit configuration software loaded, the ZB

interface unit lets you retrieve the ZigBee configuration and create a file to be
used by PICED and the Wiser Home Control Mk2.

• Using Zoolkit and the interface unit, you can view and control the devices on the

ZigBee network.

The applicable software programs used with the interface unit include: Zoolkit, IP
Utility, C-Bus Toolkit and PICED software programs. The software programs can be
downloaded from the Clipsal CIS web site:
http://www.clipsal.com/cis/ On the Technical page, select Downloads.

3.1 What is a ZigBee Network?

ZigBee is a wireless control system protocol that manages the operation devices on
the network. Some of the advantages of a ZigBee network are as follows:

• You can set up devices such as switches or sensors to turn lights on or off, open

or close curtains, and operate a range of other ZigBee devices.

• A major advantage of the ZigBee control system is that the signals can travel

through solid objects and walls.

• ZigBee devices generally use very little power and are easily installed and

programmed.

• You can have multiple ZigBee networks in the same area without problems.

ZigBee device compatibility is strictly maintained by the ZigBee Alliance. All devices
are required to conform to strict requirements to be certified for use in ZigBee
networks.

Note: The effective range of ZigBee control signals is approximately 20 metres.
However, this can be affected by the type of walls and solid objects between the
devices and and the proximity of devices to sources of electrical interference. In
your installation, you might have to adjust the location of devices to obtain the best
results.