Digital Monitoring Products Inc PC0137 User Manual

The 738Z Z-Wave Module communicates with the panel on the keypad bus and communicates with Z-Wave 

compatible components using special z-wave technology. 
Z-Wave is a next-generation wireless ecosystem that lets all your home electronics talk to each other, and to you, 

via remote control. It uses simple, reliable, low-power radio waves that easily travel through walls, floors and 

cabinets. 
Z-Wave unifies all your home electronics into an integrated wireless network, with no complicated programming and 

no new cables to run. Any Z-Wave enabled device can be effortlessly added to this network, and many non-Z-Wave 

devices can be made compatible by simply plugging them into a Z-Wave accessory module. In seconds, your device 

gets joined to the network and can communicate wirelessly with other Z-Wave modules and controllers.
This module is one component of a Z-Wave control system and is designed to work with all other Z-Wave enabled 

devices in a home control network.  The 738Z supports up to 32 compnenets, including Z-Wave locks, lights and 

thermostats.

•  XT30/XT50 Series and XTL panels using firmware version 109 or higher

The 738Z Z-Wave Module includes the following items:

•  One Model 738Z Z-Wave Module with housing
•  Hardware pack

Selecting a Location
A location should be selected that will be centrally located between the 1100 Series transmitters used in the 

installation.  Install the receiver away from large metal objects.  Mounting the receiver on or near metal surfaces 

impairs performance.  Do not use shielded wire between the panel and receiver. 
Installing the 738Z
The 738Z ships installed in a decorative, high-impact plastic housing that mounts directly to walls, backboards, or 

other flat surfaces.   For easy installation, the 738Z housing back and both ends have wire entrances.   
Mounting the 738Z to Walls
The bottom half of the plastic housing contains two screw holes for mounting on single-gang switch boxes.
Wireless Range
The 738Z complies with the Z-Wave standard of open-air, line of sight transmission distances of 65 feet.  Actual 

performance in a home depends on several things, including the number of walls between the 738Z and the 

destination device, the type of construction, and the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control 

networks.
Every Z-Wave enabled device acts as a repeater and multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes.

Once the 738Z Module is installed and programmed, the reset button near the top center of the module can be 

pressed to perform a reset of the 738Z module if there are communication issues between Z-wave devices.
Note: The reset button should only be used if the 738Z module is unresponsive after installing and program is 

complete.
If using the reset button, press and hold the button for more than 1 second to reset.  After a reset, allow at 

least 5 seconds before issuing any commands to the module.  A reset will not erase any existing Z-Wave network 

information.  Any communication occurring between a panel and 738Z will not be received by the 738Z during the 

restart.