Fibaro RGBW Controller (Z-Wave)

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, low voltage 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. All IN and OUT terminals can be user configured for LED control or 0V-10V signal readouts.

Temperature sensors, humidity sensors, wind sensors, air quality sensors, pressure sensors, light sensors, etc.

The maximum combined rated output power is 12A (sum of all connected output channels) and 6A for single output channel.

The total limitation of RGBW controller is 144W at 12V DC (or 288W at 24V DC). The maximum length depends on how many watts per meter the LED strip requires, so please consult the manufacturers data sheets for information on this.

No. The device runs on 12-24V DC and requires an external transformer. Connecting it directly to the mains will cause it to catastrophically fail.

Yes, this works as an input. Make sure the light switch/button is connected to the GND channel according to the diagram in the “Installation” Lesson of this course.

No, you need to use an external transformer.

No, it is not possible. When you configure module as RGBW it automatically configures inputs to control the outputs.

Yes, you should configure each channel as an “output” and then select the switch type in the configuration (momentary, toggle). With the next push (or state change for toggle) the output state will change so you can use it as a trigger in your scene. Nevertheless it is just a single click (state change) that you can use.

No, this is a 1-wire digital sensor, compatible only with Universal Binary Sensor and Door/Window Sensor.

Our module has a resolution up to 0,01V, but due to constrains of the of the Z-Wave communication protocol the resolution is limited to 0.1V.

It is possible, but you can’t use RGBW devices in the sprinklers panel so you’d have to write some custom scenes to make this work. You must input 24V and change “Controlled device” for “Output / Input”. After this you can control 4 devices (sprinklers).

You must set association to all 4 groups. This would only work with a directly connected switch to the RGBW controller. You can also achieve synchronisation using scenes.

This functionality is limited to Lua only at this time.

No, if you sum red, green and blue, you will get white illumination. However the additional white channel does give you a more comprehensive range of colour options.

No, RGBW has 0-10V inputs only. You cannot use it to control 0-10v light fittings for example.

Yes, every RGBW channel is separated, so you can connect any light source to each of them. The only requirement is they operate on the same voltage, for example 12V.

You have to set parameter 30 – by default it’s inactive. The RGBW Controller can turn on or off once an alarm is detected or trigger a pre-programmed alarm sequence.