Fibaro FGD211 Data Sheet

OPERATING MANUAL

UNIVERSAL DIMMER 500W 

FGD - 211 v2.1 - v2.3

Remotely controlled Dimmer of Fibaro System is designed to 

operate with or without neutral lead. It may be used as a switch in 

systems without neutral lead.

As the Dimmer it operates under the following loads: 

- conventional incandescent 

- halogen 230V 

- low voltage halogen 12V (with electronic transformers) 

- dimmable LED

- when used with FGB001 it may operate with any dimmable load up 

to 500W

Moreover, as an electronic switch it may work with: 

-  compact fluorescent lamps

-  LED bulbs 

- fluorescent lamps with electronic stabilisers and majority of 

conventional stabilisers  

-  when used with FGB001 it may operate with any dimmable load up 

to 500W 

*for loads other than resistive do not exceed 1.5A current

•  Controlled  by  FIBARO  system  devices  or  any  other  Z-Wave 
controller. 
•  Microprocessor control        
•  Executive element: triac.        
•  Soft start.         
•  May operate in 3-way systems  
•  Memory of the last  lighting level settings 
•  The  device  may  be  operated  by  momentary  and  toggle 
push-buttons.

Power supply 

Output Power 

In accordance with EU 

standards

Overcurrent protection

Circuit temperature limits

Operational temperature

For installation in boxes 

Radio signal power: 

Radio protocol

Radio Frequency

Range

Dimensions (L x W x H) 

Electricity consumption 

110-240V ±10% 50/60Hz

25-500 W (for resistive loads - 230V)

10-250W (for resistive loads - 110V)

EN 55015 (noise) 

EN 60669-2-1 (operational safety)

2.5 A 

105 °C 

10 - 40 °C

Ø ≥ 50mm

1mW

Z-Wave

868,4 MHz EU;

908,4 MHz US;

921,4 MHz ANZ;

869,2 MHz RU;

up to 50 m outdoors

up to 30 m indoors

(depending on building materials)

42 x 37 x 17 mm

< 0,8W

Danger of electrocution! All works on the device 

may be performed only by a qualified and licensed 

electrician. Observe national regulations.

Fibaro  is  a  wireless  system,  based  on  Z-Wave  technology.  Fibaro 

provides many advantages when compared to similar systems. In 

general, radio systems create a direct connection between the 

receiver and transmitter. But the radio signal is weakened by various 

obstacles located on its path (apartment walls, furniture, etc.) and in 

extreme cases it fails to transfer required data. The advantage of 

Fibaro System is that its devices apart from being transmitters and 

receivers of signals, they are also a signal "duplicators". When a 

direct connection path between the transmitter and the receiver can 

not be established, the connection may be achieved through other 

intermediate devices.

Fibaro is a bi-directional wireless system. It means that the signal is 

not only sent to the receivers but also the receivers send the 

confirmation of its reception. This operation confirms their status so 

to check whether they are active. Safety of the Fibaro System 

transmission is comparable to the safety of transmission in data bus 

wired systems. 

Fibaro  operates in the free band for data transmission. The 

frequency depends on radio regulations in individual country . Each 

Fibaro  network has its own unique network identification number 

(home ID), which is why it is possible to co-operate two or more 

independent systems in a single building without any interference.

Although  Z-Wave  is  quite  new  technology,  it  has  already  become 

recognizable and officially binding standard, similarly to Wi-Fi. Many 

manufacturers in various industries offer solutions based on Z-Wave 

technology, guaranteeing their compatibility. This means that the 

system is open and it may be extended in the future. Find more 

information at www.fibaro.com.

Fibaro generates a dynamic network structure. After Fibaro System 

is switched on, the location of its individual components is 

automatically updated in real-time through status confirmation 

signals received from devices operating in a "mesh" network.

The In-wall Universal Dimmer is hereinafter referred to as Dimmer.    

It is designed to turn on and dim lamps (see specificatios) using radio 

waves, controllers and push buttons directly connected to Dimmer. 

Dimmer automaticly recognizes connected load, is protected from 

overcurrent and short circut, works noiselessly and has soft start 

function witch allows soft brightening of connected load (in case of 

fluorescent lamps and other specific lamps i.e. with starter or some 

transformers of old type, it is possible only to turn on/off without 

possibility of dimming)

The length of wires used to connect the control 

switch should not exceed 20m. For supplying power 

to the switch, the terminal marked with "L" may be 

also used; Controlling a phase other than "L" is also 

acceptable.

It should be noted that the push-button connected to 

S1 terminal is a master push-button, it activates the 

basic functionality of the Dimmer (turning the light 

on/off, dimming) and starts the learning mode 

(Include / Exclude).  The push-button connected to 

S2 terminal is an optional push-button and pushing it 

without changing the configuration parameters will 

not affect the status of the device. 

OFF.  

Default value: 255

Available configuration parameters:

255 - ALL ON active, ALL OFF active.

0 - ALL ON is not active ALL OFF is not active

1 - ALL ON is not active ALL OFF active

2 - ALL ON active ALL OFF is not active

Default value: 0

Available configuration parameters:

0 - commands are sent when device is turned on and off

1 - commands are sent when device is turned off. Enabling device 

does not send control commands. Double-clicking key sends 'turn 

on' command, dimmers memorize the last saved state (e.g. 50% 

brightness).

2 - commands are sent when device is turned off. Enabling device 

does not send control commands. Double-clicking key sends 'turn 

on' command and dimmers are set to 100% brightness.

NOTE: Parameter 15 value must be set to 1 to work properly. This 

activates the double-click functionality - dimmer/roller shutter control. 

Default value: 1

Available configuration parameters:

0 - Device status is not checked.

1 - Device status is checked.

Info: Key no. 2 is not represented by any physical device expect of 

devices on association list. This functionality prevents of lack of 

reaction on pressing key no. 2 through polling devices from list one 

by one and checking thier actual states. 

It is not possible to check the device status before sending a control 

frame from the key no. 2 if roller blind switch is chosen in parameter 

14 (value 2)
If devices state is checked before sending asociation then parameter 

19 should be set to value 0. 

Default value: 1

Options for changing parameter 1-99

Default value: 5

Options for changing parameter 1-255 (10ms – 2.5s)

L - terminal for live lead

N - terminal for neutral lead

O - output terminal of the Dimmer (controlling connected lighting 

device, or other load)

Sx - terminal for power supply to the switch connected to the 

Dimmer; 

S2 - terminal for key No. 2

S1 - terminal for key No. 1 (it has the option of entering the device 

in learning mode)

B- service button (used to add or remove a device from the system) 

Locate the antenna as far from metal elements as 

possible (connecting wires, bracket rings, etc.) in 

order to  prevent interferences. 

Metal surfaces in the direct vicinity of the antenna 

(e.g. flush mounted metal boxes, metal door frames) 

may impair signal reception! 

Do not cut or shorten the antenna - its length is 

perfectly matched to the band in which the system 

operates

•  INCLUSION  (Adding)  - a device sends "Node Info" frame, to 

enable user to add it to Fibaro system (Home Center)

•  EXCLUSION  (Removing)  - removing a device from the Fibaro 

radio system

• ASSOCIATION - controlling other devices of Fibaro system

• MultiChannelAssociation - controlling other multichannel devices 

of Fibaro system 

STEP 1 

Connect the device in accordance with the wiring diagram presented 

in Fig. 1. or Fig. 2. Switch on the mains voltage of 230V.

STEP 2 

The  Dimmer  must  be  placed  within  the  range  of  Home  Center 

controller, as adding mode requires direct communication with the 

controller.  

  

STEP 3 

Identify key no. 1. which turns on the light (see NOTE II  for toogle 

switch)

STEP 4  

Set  the  Home  Center  controller  in  add/remove  mode  (see  the 

controller's manual)

STEP 5  

The Dimmer enters the mode of inclusion/exclusion after a quick 

pressing three times the push-button connected to  S1 terminal  or 

push-button B located inside the housing. For toggle switch perform 

3 position changes.

WARNING! 

The Dimmer cancels the "learning" mode after key 

no. 1 is pressed once. Therefore, pressing key no. 1 

four times will not add the devices to the network.

WARNING! 

The Dimmer is set by default to operate with 

momentary switches (i.e. single-pole switch or bell 

switch).  While adding the Dimmer to the network 

with toggle switches, ensure that all switch contacts 

are open (off), because closing them results in 

activating the push-button and this will prevent 

adding the device to the network.  

STEP 6 

The controller indicates that the device is correctly added to the 

network, (see the manual of Home Center controller).

The Dimmer provides three methods for resetting.

Method I : Reset by  the procedure of removing the Dimmer from the 

existing Z-Wave network. It is carried out using the controller which 

has the option for adding/removing devices to/from Z-Wave network 

(see the manual of the Home Center controller). The controller does 

not have to be a part of the network into which the removed device is 

included.

Method II : Reset by holding B button for 3 sec. after connecting 

mains voltage to the Dimmer

automatically pushes back and disconnects the button)
Turning the light on / off: change the position of push-button no. 1. 

The Dimmer will be activated always at the previously set brightness.

Brightening/ dimming the light: hold key no. 1 down. 

- Turning the light off completely (100%): fast double-click 

push-button no. 1. The Dimmer will set the load at 100% and the 

value set previously will be reset.

- Turning the light on / off: shortly press push-button no. 1. The 

Dimmer will be activated always at the previously set brightness.

- Turning the light to 100%: fast double-click push-button no. 1 

(re-position twice the switch up or down). The Dimmer will switch the 

light at 100%

The Dimmer responds to commands ALL ON / ALL OFF that may be 

sent by the Home Center controller or by other controller belonging 

to the system. ALL ON / ALL OFF commands are usually 

implemented in the remote controls using Z-wave protocol, and they 

are used to issue commands directed to the entire system.

By default, both commands ALL ON and ALL OFF are accepted. 

Settings may be changed by entering an appropriate value into 

configuration register no. 1 (see configuration register) In this way 

the user may determine to which commands the device should 

respond.

After adding the Dimmer to the network, it will be represented in the 

Fibaro controller by the following icon: 

Dimming / brightening is performed by moving the slider. The current 

status of the Dimmer is indicated on the bar indicator. 

turning the device ON / OFF - ON and OFF icons are used for 

complete dimming / brightening 

The association enables the Dimmer to control directly a device 

included  in  Z-Wave  network  e.g.  other  Dimmer,  Relay  Switch  or 

Roller Shutter.

The Dimmer enables user to control up to 5 normal devices, and 5 

MultiChannel devices in group no. 1 and no. 2, group no. 3 has only 

one field. The first field in each group is reserved for the network 

controller.  

To add an association (using the Home Center controller), go to

device options by clicking the following icon:

The association allows the system to transfer direct 

control commands between devices, the main 

controller does not take part in such communication. 

Select the "device options" tab. Then specify to which group and 

what devices are to be associated. Sending relevant information to 

devices added to associated groups may take even a few minutes.

When the device sends control commands and the 

push-button is pressed again, then the current one 

command transmission is interrupted to send new 

commands.

FGD211 Dimmer supports the operation of multi-channel devices. 

Multichannel devices are devices that include two or more circuits 

inside one physical unit. 

The following settings are available in the Fibaro interface as simple 

options that may be chosen by selecting the appropriate box. 

In order to configure the Dimmer (using Fibaro controller), go to

device options by clicking the following icon: 

Select the "device options" tab.

Danger of electrocution. Even when the device is 

turned off, voltage may be present at its terminals. 

Any works introducing changes into the 

configuration of connections or the load must be 

always performed with disconnected voltage 

(disable the fuse).

TIPS
• Do not connect the Dimmer to loads greater than 
 those recommended (see technical specifications). 

Applied load  and the Dimmer itself may be 

damaged if the values of applied load are 

inconsistent with the technical specifications (see 

Specifications). The Dimmer during its operation 

requires the minimum load of 25 VA (or when using 

FGB001 device - 0.5 VA) - do not connect the power 

supply without a load. Only lighting devices may be 

connected to the Dimmer.

Connect  only  in  accordance  with  the  diagram 

presented in the manual. Incorrect connection may 

cause risk to health, life or material damage.

L N O Sx S2 S1

L
N

L N O Sx S2 S1

L
N

B

B

L N O Sx S2 S1

L
N

B

L N O Sx S2 S1

L
N

B

When the key is held down, the Dimmer will always 

reach the extreme value of 1% or 100%. 

When one of the buttons is held down to achieve 

smooth change of light intensity, the second button 

does not respond to any action.  

Push-button no. 2 may be assigned with controlling 

other devices (see ASSOCIATION)

L N O Sx S2

L
N

B