Total Newbie Question - VRC0P +3 versus non-Leviton Z-Wave

[KapnKrunch]

Hello all -

Apologies in advance if this is an obvious question, but, here goes:

I've got an Elk M1 Gold, and plan to use the ELK-M1XSLZW interface to connect to a Leviton VRC0P-1LW +3 to control my new Z-Wave world.

Question:

Has anyone successfully created this setup to control NON-Leviton RF+ devices? (Like GE lamp dimmer modules)?

Many thanks -

Bill

 

[pmb1010]

I have that setup. I bought a couple non- RF+ devices (1 switch, 1 plug in lamp module)
Yes they work, but they are not reported back in the Vizia RF configuration tool like the real RF+ stuff.
I think it says "unknown device" if I recall... but the Elk does turn them on and off via Rules.

I use the configuration USB stick with the Vizia config software, and running a "test all devices" wont complete because of the unknown devices.
But the Elk doesnt seem to care.

I got it to work, and pretty much left it be. If you have any specific questions, or want exact "what it looks like" I'll find the stick and fire it up if you want... let me know

 

[KapnKrunch]

Thanks pmb1010!

Good to hear you've got a setup working. It gives me hope!

The reason for my initial inquiry is that I mistakenly purchased the a "non +3 version" of the VRC0P, and it would not "associate" with my GE dimmer modules. Thus the Elk could not control anything.

I've got the +3 version of the VRC0P on order, and based upon your experience, it sounds like I can expect it to successfully "associate" and recognize other Z-Wave modules. Does that sound reasonable?

 

[pmb1010]

yeah.. Its not without its own level of hassle.
When I tried to get a Zwave thermostat incorporated, I had a hard time. This is what I got from Elk Tech support. It might help your cause:
(note: not all my devices associate, one zwave switch is fussy.. but it works from the Elk like I mentioned in prev msg)

In the Leviton software, update the VRC0P and deploy the system. After that, perform the RS232 setup from the diagnositics menu. Make sure you associate all devices including the thermostat. After completing these steps, power down the M1XSLZW and power it back up. The LED should blink rapidly for several minutes. When it returns to a normal blink pattern it has completed the Discovery Mode process and should see the thermostat with the lowest node number as Tstat 1. Reprogram the M1 accordingly. Check the tstat temperature through a data bus keypad and see if you are getting an accurate reading there (Menu 1, Submenu 6 from the keypad). Also, power cycle the M1XEP and after it finishes booting up (1-2 minutes) check the web browser interface again.