8.4.3. Portable Controller (PC)¶
The Portable Controller Role Type is intended for portable controllers that can setup and maintain a Z-Wave network but do not require unsolicited reporting. It is typically used by home control remotes that control a few lights.
8.4.3.1. PC Protocol Requirements¶
\requirement{RT:03.11.0001.1}{0}
The PC MUST respect requirements described in Section 8.2
\requirement{RT:03.11.0002.1}{0}
The PC MUST be battery powered and support the Battery Command Class.
\requirement{RT:03.11.0003.1}{0}
The PC MUST set the listening flat to 0 in its NIF.
\requirement{RT:03.12.0001.1}{0}
The PC SHOULD NOT configure lifeline associations when adding nodes to the network.
\requirement{RT:03.11.0004.1}{0}
The PC MUST support the following network roles:
Primary controller
Secondary controller
Inclusion controller
8.4.3.1.1. If first node in the network¶
\requirement{RT:03.11.0005.1}{0}
If the PC is the first node in the network, it MUST take the Primary Controller role and MUST support the following network functions:
Include new nodes (“Add mode”)
Exclude nodes
Learn mode
\requirement{RT:03.11.0006.1}{0}
It MUST NOT be possible to activate Learn Mode if the PC is the Primary Controller and other nodes are included in the network.
8.4.3.2. PC Setup¶
8.4.3.2.1. Inclusion process¶
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It is RECOMMENDED to use physical push buttons for activating Learn Mode and Add Mode on a PC Role Type.
8.4.3.2.2. Lifeline configuration¶
No requirement.
8.4.3.2.3. PC including a CSC¶
\requirement{RT:03.11.0007.1}{0}
If the PC is the Primary Controller and a CSC is added to the network, the PC MUST assign the SIS role to the CSC.
\requirement{RT:03.11.0008.1}{0}
The PC becomes an inclusion controller and MUST support the following network functions:
Include new nodes (“Add mode”)
Exclude nodes
Learn mode
Battery considerations
None.
8.4.3.2.4. PC including an RPC, PEN, RSEN or WOEEN¶
Battery considerations
None.
8.4.3.2.5. PC including an SSC, PC, AOEN, LSEN or NAEN¶
Battery considerations
None.
8.4.3.3. PC Runtime Configuration¶
No requirements.
8.4.3.4. PC Runtime communication¶
No requirements.
