Advanced Z-wave concepts

Replication—Control4 controllers do not implement controller replication. The controller will respond appropriately to replicate requests.

Basic Command Class—Control4 controllers allow controlling unknown devices with the Basic Command Class (see Non-Preferred devices below). Control4 controllers “Do Nothing” when receiving Z-Wave Basic Command Class commands.

Non-Preferred Devices—Control4 controllers allow adding unknown Z-Wave devices through a “Generic Z-Wave” driver. When a device is connected to this driver, it can be controlled through the Basic Command Class using the properties page for the device. Information reported from the device is also be available on this properties page. Non-preferred devices can also be added to a Z-Wave mesh using the Available Devices Add button. This allows devices to be added and then associated using manufacturer specific methods for doing so. See manufacturer specific documentation on how to create associations on specific devices.

Association Command Class—Control4 controllers implement associations on the Lifeline association group (group 1). This association is used to provide device reset information to an associated device. A single associated device is supported.

Repeater Functionality—This product can be operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network.