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GLOSSARY
Controller
The “brains” of the TaHomA system.
The TaHomA controller is the command
center for all Z-Wave® commands sent
and received across the system. Since
Z-Wave features 2-way communication,
the TaHomA Controller “knows” when
commands have been properly carried
out and will display a confirmation
message.
De-rating
In multi-gang applications, reducing,
or “De-rating” a load controlling switch
or dimmer’s maximum load to ensure
optimal performance.
Exclusion
Z-Wave terminology for removing a
device from the TaHomA system and the
Z-Wave mesh network.
Inclusion
Z-Wave terminology for adding a device
to the TaHomA system and the Z-Wave
mesh network.
LAN (Local Area Network)
Network that connects devices within a
site. Connection to the LAN is indicated
by the 2nd (middle) LED on the TaHomA
controller illuminated solid Green.
Load
Amount of power required for lights,
appliances, and other devices to run.
Required information during system
specification. For example: to dim 4
lamps at 200W each with the same
dimmer, you need a dimmer that can
handle 800 watts (NOTE: load should not
exceed 80%: so in the prior example,
800W load requires at least a 1000W
dimmer).
Mesh Network
Z-Wave’s network topology that allows
signals originating from the TaHomA
controller to get to their destination by
“hopping” from one device to another,
extending signal range beyond standard
RF limits.
Node
Often referred to as simply as a “Device,”
a node represents a Z-Wave device that is
part of a site’s Z-Wave mesh network.
RAS (Remote Access Server)
Somfy’s external server that allows for
remote access of TaHomA system and
sends through important software
updates. Connection to the RAS is
indicated by the 3rd (right) LED on the
TaHomA controller illuminated solid
Green.
RTS (Radio Technology Somfy
®
)
Somfy’s proprietary radio technology
used for its line of RTS motors. RTS motors
require the use of a ZRTSI to integrate
them into the TaHomA system.
Scene Controller
Used to manually activate Scenes. Does
not control load.
USBIC (USB Inclusion Controller)
Secondary controller used for inclusion/
exclusion when devices are out of direct
range of the TaHomA controller. Requires
software available from the TaHomA
Dealer Support page and only works on
computers running Windows XP or later.
Wattage
How much energy is used by a light,
appliance, or other device.
ZDMI
(Z-Wave to Digital Motor Interface)
(Z-Wave to Digital Motor Interface)
The ZDMI receives Z-Wave signals and
converts them to commands for Somfy’s
line of digital motors. Also provides real-
time motor position status updates. One
ZDMI required per motor.
ZRTSI
(Z-Wave
(Z-Wave
®
to RTS Interface)
The ZRTSI receives Z-Wave signals and
converts them to Radio Technology
Somfy (RTS). The ZRTSI can control up to
16 channels of RTS motorized products.
Somfy recommends one ZRTSI within 25
to 35 feet of the RTS motorized products
you wish to control.
Z-Wave
®
An interoperable 2-way RF mesh
networking technology. The backbone of
the TaHomA system.
Part 5
Advanced Features