Fibar Group S.A. FGRGBWM441 ユーザーズマニュアル

Fibaro RGBW Controller is a universal, Z-Wave compatible RGB / 

RGBW controller. Fibaro RGBW Controller uses PWM output 

signal, which enables it to control LED, RGB, RGBW strips, 

halogen lights and fans. Controlled devices may be powered by 12 

or 24 VDC. In addition the device supports up to four, 0V - 10V 

analog sensors, such as temperature sensors, humidity sensors, 

wind sensors, air quality sensors, light sensors etc. All IN and OUT 

terminals may be user configured for LED control or 0V-10V signal 

readouts.

Power Supply:

Rated output power:

PWM output frequency:

Electricity consumption:

Radio signal power: 

For installation in boxes:

Max load (e.g. halogen 

bulbs):

In accordance with EU 

standards:

FCC ID:

Radio protocol:

Radio frequency: 

Range:

Operational temperature:

Dimensions (L x W x H):

12 V DC

24 V DC

combined 12A (sum of all 

connected output channels); 6A 

for single output channel

244 Hz

0,3W

1mW

Ø≥50 mm

at 12V - 144W combined,

at 24V - 288W combined.

EMC 2004/108/EC

R&TTE  199/5/WE 

2AA9MFGRGBWM441

Z-Wave

868,4 MHz EU;

908,4 MHz US;

921,4 MHz ANZ;

869,2 MHz RU;

up to 50m outdoors / up to 30m 

indoors; depending on terrain and 

building structure

0 - 40

o

C 

42 x 37 x 17 mm

Operating Manual

FIBARO RGBW Controller 

FGRGBWM-441 v2.1 - v2.3.

• Controlled by Fibaro System devices or any Z-Wave controller

• Microprocessor controlled

• Executive element: transistor

• Active and historic (average) power consumption measuring

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. However, the radio signal is weakened by 

various obstacles located in 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 signal receivers, also duplicate signal. When a 

direct connection path between the transmitter and the receiver 

cannot be established, the connection may be achieved through 

other intermediate devices.

Fibaro is a bi-directional wireless system. This 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, which checks whether they are active or not. 

1) Please contact your local supplier for the 

current rates.

2) Fibaro RGBW Controller stores consumed 

electricity data on its memory, which means 

disconnecting the module from voltage supply 

does not erase the data.

Safety of the Fibaro System transmission is comparable to the 

safety of transmission in data bus wired systems.

Fibaro operates in the free bandwidth for data transmission. The 

frequency depends on radio regulations in individual countries. 

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 a new technology, it has already become 

recognized and officially a 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.

Fibaro RGBW Controller may control:

• 12 / 24VDC powered RGB strips

• 12 / 24VDC powered RGBW strips

• 12 / 24VDC powered LED strips, bulbs, etc.

• 12 / 24VDC powered halogen lights

• 12 / 24VDC powered low output power fans
Additional features:

• 0-10V sensors signal readouts,

• 0-10V potentiometer signal readouts, and managing outputs 

  accordingly,

• controlled by momentary or toggle switches

1. Before installation ensure the voltage supply is disconnected.
2. Connect Fibaro RGBW Controller according to wiring diagram. 

First, connect outputs (R,G,B,W) RGB/RGBW/LED diodes or 

Halogen lights, or inputs (I1-I4). Second, connect voltage supply. 

Note the device must be powered by a dedicated stabilized power 

adapter.
3. Arrange the antenna (find tips below wiring diagrams).
4. Turn the voltage on.
5. Include the module into the Z-Wave network.

Warning!
1) Fibaro RGBW Controller is dedicated to operate in low voltage 

circuits of 12VDC or 24VDC. Connecting higher voltage load may 

result in Fibaro RGBW Controller damage.
2) Fibaro RGBW Controller must be powered by the same voltage 

as the connected light source. I.e. if controlling 12V LED strip, the 

module must be connected to 12V power supply. Similarly, if 

controlling 24V RGBW strip, Fibaro RGBW Controller must be 

powered by 24V voltage supply.
3)  Fibaro RGBW Controller has 0-10V input. There is no 0-10V 

output. Output is controlled by PWM at 244Hz.
4) Fibaro RGBW Controller must be powered by 12VDC or 24 VDC 

stabilized power supply with outputs load capacity matched to loads 

voltage.
5) Sensors using 0-10V interface use wire connection to inputs I1 - 

I4. Maximum length of 0-10V connection line is 10 m. Observe 

sensor's manufacturer recommendations towards 0-10V line 

diameter.

6) In case of connecting long RGBW/RGB/LED strips voltage drops 

may occur, resulting in lower light brightness further from R/G/B/W 

outputs. To eliminate this effect it's recommended to connect few 

shorter strips in serial connection instead of one long strip 

connected parallel.

Maximum recommended wire length, used to connect R/G/B/W 

outputs with a RGBW/RGB/LED strip is 10 m. Observe connected 

loads manufacturer recommendations towards connection wire 

diameter. 

Fibaro RGBW Controller may be included into Z-Wave network 

using B-button or any switch key connected to I1-I4 inputs. The 

device has an auto-inclusion function implemented and can be 

included into the Z-Wave network automatically, by simply 

connecting the voltage supply.

Adding Fibaro RGBW Controller to the Z-Wave network in 

auto-inclusion mode:

1. Make sure Fibaro RGBW Controller is not connected to voltage 

supply and located within direct range of the main controller.
2. Set the Z-Wave network main controller into learning mode (see 

Z-Wave network controller operating manual).
3. Connect voltage supply to auto-include Fibaro RGBW Controller.
4. Fibaro RGBW Controller will be automatically recognized and 

included in the Z-Wave network.

To disable auto-inclusion press the B-button briefly, after 

connecting Fibaro RGBW Controller to voltage supply.

Adding Fibaro RGBW Controller to the Z-Wave network in manual 

inclusion mode:
1. Connect Fibaro RGBW Controller to voltage supply.
2. Set the Z-Wave network main controller into learning mode (see 

Z-Wave network controller operating manual).
3. Triple click the B-button or any switch connected to I1-I4 inputs.
4. Fibaro RGBW Controller will be automatically recognized and 

included in the Z-Wave network.

Excluding the Fibaro RGBW Controller from the Z-Wave network:

1. Connect Fibaro RGBW Controller to voltage supply.
2. Set the Z-Wave network main controller into learning mode (see 

Z-Wave network controller operating manual).
3. Triple click the B-button or any switch connected to I1-I4 inputs.

Reset procedure clears the Fibaro RGBW Controller's memory, 

including Z-Wave network controller information, energy 

consumption data and 5 user-defined programs.

Resetting Fibaro RGBW Controller:
1. Disconnect voltage supply.

2. Press and hold the B-button located inside Fibaro RGBW 

Controller's casing.
3. Connect voltage supply still holding the B-button.

4. Release the B-button.
5. B channel will turn on (blue channel).
6. Disconnect power supply.

Resetting the RGBW Controller does not mean is 

has been removed from Z-Wave network 

controller's memory. Remove the RGBW 

Controller from Z-Wave network controller's 

memory before carrying out the resetting 

procedure.

The device may be controller by momentary or toggle switches. 

Fibaro RGBW Controller may serve as 0-10V input module and 

operate with any 0-10V sensor, e.g. temperature sensors, wind 

speed/direction sensors, air quality sensors, light sensors, etc.

Fibaro RGBW Controller offers fully configurable operating modes, 

described in pt. X, user defined in parameter 14. Operating mode 

is set during first configuration in Home Center 2 interface. Other 

main controllers require dedicated setting of parameter 14. Refer to 

p.VIII and IX for operating modes detailed description.

Fibaro RGBW Controller's operating modes:
1) RGB/RGBW - controlling RGBW/RGB/LED strips or Halogen 

lights based on signals from switches connected to I1-I4 inputs. 

User may precisely set illumination colour.
2) IN/OUT - all inputs and outputs may be freely configured by the 

user. All inputs I1 - I4 and outputs R, G, B, W may be independently 

configured by the user. Depending on configuration the device will 

be presented in Home Center 2 interface as sensors or dimmers. 

User defines sensor type and its operating range. If a given 

channel operates in OUT mode, user may control e.g. LED or 

Halogen lamp brightness.
All of the operating modes are described in fig. 5 

Fibaro RGBW Controller has 4 controllable inputs I1-I4, configured 

by default to work with push buttons. Each input controls 

designated channel, i.e.:

- I1 controls R channel.

- I2 controls G channel.

- I3 controls B channel.

- I4 controls W channel.

Controlling I1-I4 inputs is achieved by connecting ground wire 

(GND) to specified channel (see scheme).

Further, parameter's 14 settings allow for following type of manual 

control:
1)  NORMAL mode - controlling output assigned to given input 

terminal. In this setting outputs will be controlled independently 

from one another, e.g. allowing for free adjusting each colours 

saturation. Double click will set a given channel's saturation to 

100%. This operating mode works with momentary and toggle 

switches.
2) BRIGHTNESS mode - all outputs are controlled together, i.e. 

one switch controls brightness of all channels at the same time. 

This operating mode works with momentary and toggle switches.
3) RAINBOW mode - 3. mode - all outputs are controlled together 

giving a transition of full colours spectrum. RAINBOW mode works 

with momentary switches only.

Fibaro RGBW Controller has 4 controllable, analog inputs I1 - I4, 

allowing for 0-10V analog signal interpretation. This functionality 

may be used in operation with analog sensors and potentiometers. 

What's more, in IN/OUT mode all inputs and outputs may be 

configured independently, e.g. I1 may be configured as 0-10V 

sensor input and I2-I4 may control LED strip or Halogen lamps. 
Another option is to configure I1 as 0-10V input and connect 0-10V 

potentiometer to it, and connecting Halogen lamps to R output. At 

the same time, other inputs may work with 0-10V sensors.

After inclusion to the Z-Wave network, Home Center 2 interface will 

present the module as un-configured device.

To configure the device please follow the steps below:

1) Specify controlled device - RGBW, RGB, IN/OUT (further 

described in pt. IX) 

If RGBW/RGB mode is chosen, device icon will be as follows:

Control window description:
1 - Currently chosen colour.
2 - ON/OFF button.
3 - Colours slider - allows for choosing any colour in RGB scale, 

white colour saturation and all colours brightness.
4 - Favourite colours section.
5 - Predefined colour programs.

2) 2. As described in pt. IX IN/OUT mode allows for configuring each 

IN/OUT independently.

Fig 3 shows an example configuration: I1 configured as a light 

intensity sensor; I2 configured as a dimmer, e.g. controlling LED 

strip; I3 configured as a temperature sensor; I4 configured as a 

dimmer, e.g. controlling halogen lamp.
As shown in Fig.3 inputs set to work in analog mode require 

following configuration:

- Actual voltage range (e.g. 0-10V, 1-10V, 0-5V)

- Measured unit range (e.g. 0-50oC for temperature sensor)

Above information can be found in sensor's operating manual.
Device icons in the main controllers interface will reflect the above 

configuration settings, e.g. light sensor, temperature sensor, two 

OUT devices i.e. LED strips or Halogen bulbs, as shown in fig.4.

Through an association Fibaro RGBW Controller may control 

another Z-Wave network device, e.g. another RGBW Controller, 

Wall Plug, Dimmer, Relay Switch or Roller Shutter. Such a control 

is done via switch keys connected to I1-I4 outputs only. Operation 

through the Z-Wave network doesn't trigger the associated 

devices.

Association allows for direct communication 

between Z-Wave network devices. Main controller 

does not take part in such communication. Using 

this mechanism, Fibaro RGBW Controller may 

communicate with other devices even when the 

main controller is damaged, e.g. in fire.

Fibaro RGBW Controller provides five association groups:

I association group assigned to I1 input - sends control frame to 

associated devices each time the device state changes. (ON / 

OFF)
II association group assigned to I2 input - sends control frame to 

associated devices each time the device state changes. (ON / 

OFF)
III association group assigned to I3 input - sends control frame to 

associated devices each time the device state changes. (ON / 

OFF)
IV association group assigned to I4 input - sends control frame to 

associated devices each time the device state changes. (ON / 

OFF)
V association  group reports device status. Only one device may 

be assigned to this group, main controller by default. It's not 

recommended to modify this group's settings.
Fibaro  RGBW  Controller  allows  for  controlling  up  to  5  regular 

devices (opposed to multi channel devices) per each association 

group, out of which 1 field is reserved for the main controller.

To add an association, (using Home Center 2 interface) go to 

device settings and click the following icon:

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

what devices are to be associated. Sending relevant information to 

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

1) Fibaro RGBW Controller allows for the current load and power 

consumption monitoring. Data is sent to the main controller, e.g. 

Home Center 2. Measuring is carried out by an independent 

microprocessor dedicated exclusively for the purpose, assuring 

maximum accuracy and precision. The microprocessor is factory 

calibrated.

Electric power - power consumed by an electric device in an 

instant, in Watts (W).
Electric energy - energy consumed by a device through a time 

period. Most commonly measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). One 

kilowatt-hour is equal to one kilowatt of power consumed over a 

period of one hour, 1kWh = 1000 Wh.

Resetting electricity consumption memory - reset the device 

(see pt. VI) or choose reset electricity consumption memory option 

from the main controller's menu.

Home Center 2 controller allows for choosing command frame sent 

to associated devices:
Normal (Dimmer) - synchronization with dimmer
Normal (RGBW) - synchronization with other producers RGBW 

controllers
Normal (RGBW-FIBARO) - synchronization with Fibaro RGBW 

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