Fibaro Dimmer2 - turn on, 1second = off

[steppi]

Hello everyone!
I have a system of Domoticz Raspi2 + Z-Wave USB.
I connected a Fibaro Dimmer2 4 LED spotlights.
Issue: When I turn on the dimmer2 from Domoticz the lights turn on and off quickly, so even if I try sometimes.
The system to fix the problem is to move the% bar and then stabilizes and it works, I have to do this every time I turn on.
Maybe I should touch the advanced parameters from
Config-Hardware-OpenZwave-Config-FibaroDimmer2

Thanks if someone helps me

https://youtu.be/d8HnI3-qGE8

[mbliek]

Set the max dim level in the dimmer settings.

[Bikey]

Possibly the LED' 's consume below the rated minimum, below 15-20 Watts the dimmer acts strange. I have similar experiences.

[steppi]

Set the max dim level in the dimmer settings.

Thanks so much!
Where do I find the parameter that you say?
Could this be?

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2. Maximum brightness level:  (%) (attuale: 80)

Parameter is set automatically during the calibration process. Options for changing parameter 2-99. Default 99.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 21:58:05

[steppi]

Possibly the LED' 's consume below the rated minimum, below 15-20 Watts the dimmer acts strange. I have similar experiences.

Ok so what can I do? I have to change some parameters?

[mbliek]

Set the max dim level in the dimmer settings.

Thanks so much!
Where do I find the parameter that you say?
Could this be?

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2. Maximum brightness level:  (%) (attuale: 80)

Parameter is set automatically during the calibration process. Options for changing parameter 2-99. Default 99.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 21:58:05

Settings > hardware > setup (Zwave Controller) > select the dimmer and send the settings to the dimmer.

For the LED you might need the bypass2

[steppi]

Set the max dim level in the dimmer settings.

Thanks so much!
Where do I find the parameter that you say?
Could this be?

Code: Select all

2. Maximum brightness level:  (%) (attuale: 80)

Parameter is set automatically during the calibration process. Options for changing parameter 2-99. Default 99.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 21:58:05

Settings > hardware > setup (Zwave Controller) > select the dimmer and send the settings to the dimmer.

For the LED you might need the bypass2

I have not installed the bypass 2, what is the use? Because if I move a little dimmer bar times then it works?
I paste here all Domoticz settings - Fibaro dimmer2:

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 Configuration

Request current stored values from device

1. Minimum brightness level:  (%) (actual: 4)

Parameter is set automatically during the calibration process. Options for changing parameter 1-98. Default 1.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

2. Maximum brightness level:  (%) (actual: 81)

Parameter is set automatically during the calibration process. Options for changing parameter 2-99. Default 99.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

3. Incandescence level of dimmable compact fluorescent lamps:  (%) (actual: 1)

Virtual value set as a percentage level between parameters MIN (1%) and MAX. (99%). The Dimmer will set to this value after first switch on. It is required for warming up and switching dimmable compact fluorescent lamps and certain types of light sources. Options for changing parameter 1-99. Default 1.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

4. Incandescence time of dimmable compact fluorescent lamps:  (sec) (actual: 1)

This parameter determines the time required for switching compact fluorescent lamps and certain types of light sources. Setting this parameter to 0 will disable the incandescence functionality. Available settings: 0-255 (0s - 25,5s)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

5. The percentage of a dimming step at automatic control:  (%) (actual: 1)

Available settings: 1-99 Default: 1
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

6. Time of a dimming step at automatic control:  (sec) (actual: 1)

Available settings: 0-255 (0s - 2,55s) Default setting: 1
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

7. The percentage of a dimming step at manual control:  (%) (actual: 1)

Available settings: 1-99 Default: 1
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

8. Time of a dimming step at manual control:  (sec) (actual: 1)

Available settings: 0-255 (0s - 2,55s) Default setting: 1
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

9. Saving state before power faillure:


Saving state before power faillure. Default 1.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

10. Timer functionality (auto - off):  (sec) (actual: 0)

Available settings: 0 - Function disabled; 1-32767 - time to turn off measured in seconds (1s - 9,1h) Default setting: 0
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

11. Enable/Disable ALL ON/OFF:


Activate/Deactive ALL ON/OFF. Default 255.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

13. Force auto-calibration:


Changing value of this parameter will force the calibration process.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

15. Burnt out bulb detection:  (%) (actual: 30)

Function based on the sudden power variation of a specific value, interpreted as a LOAD ERROR. Available settings: 0 - function disabled; 1-99 - percentage value of power variation, compared to standard power consumption, measured during the calibration procedure (to be interpreted as load error/burnt out bulb) Default setting: 30
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

16. Time delay of a burnt out bulb:  (%) (actual: 5)

Time of delay (in seconds) for power variation detection, interpreted as a LOAD ERROR or OVERLOAD detection (too much power connected to the Dimmer). Available settings: 0 - detection of a burnt out bulb disabled; 1-255 - delay time in seconds; Default setting: 5
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

19. Forced switch on brightness level:  (%) (actual: 0)

If the parameter is active, switching on the Dimmer (S1 single click) will always set this brightness level. Available settings: 0 - function disabled; 1-99 - percentage level of brightness; Default setting: 0
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

20. Inputs Button/Switch configuration:


Binary inputs type configuration. Default 0.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

21. The value sent to associated devices on single click:


The value sent to associated devices on single click.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

22. Assign toggle switch status to the device status:


Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

23. Double click option:


Double-click set lighting at 100%. Default 1.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

24. Command frames sent in 2-nd and 3-rd association groups (S1 associations):  (actual: 0)

Parameter determines, which actions will not result in sending frames to association groups. Parameter values may be combined, e.g. 1+2=3 means that associations on switching on or off the Dimmer (single click) will not be sent. Available settings: 0-31 0 - all actions send to association groups; 1 - do not send when switching on the Dimmer (single click); 2 - do not send when switching off the Dimmer (single click); 4 - do not send when changing dimming level (holding and releasing); 8 - do not send on double click; 16 - send 0xFF value on double click; Default setting: 0
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

25. Command frames sent in 4-th and 5-th association groups (S2 associations):  (actual: 0)

Parameter determines, which actions will not result in sending frames to association groups. Parameter values may be combined, e.g. 1+2=3 means that associations on switching on or off the Dimmer (single click) will not be sent. Available settings: 0-31 0 - all actions send to association groups; 1 - do not send when switching on the Dimmer (single click); 2 - do not send when switching off the Dimmer (single click); 4 - do not send when changing dimming level (holding and releasing); 8 - do not send on double click; 16 - send 0xFF value on double click; Default setting: 0
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

26. The function of 3-way switch:


Switch no. 2 controls the Dimmer additionally (in 3-way switch mode). Function disabled for parameter 20 set to 2 (roller blind switch)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

27. Associations in Z-Wave network security mode:  (actual: 15)

This parameter defines how commands are sent in specified association groups: as secure or non-secure. Parameter is active only in Z-Wave network security mode. It does not apply to 1st Lifeline group. Parameter values may be combined, e.g. 1+2=3 means that 2nd & 3rd group are sent as secure. Available settings: 0-15 0 - all groups (II-V) sent as non-secure; 1 - 2nd group sent as secure; 2 - 3rd group sent as secure; 4 - 4th group sent as secure; 8 - 5th group sent as secure; 15 - all groups (II-V) sent as secure; Default setting: 15
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

28. Scene activation functionality:


SCENE ID depends on the switch type configurations. Default 0.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

29. Switch functionality of S1 and S2:


Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

30. Load control mode:


Forced auto-calibration will set this parameter’s value to 2.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

32. On/Off mode:


Load control mode recognized during auto-calibration.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

34. Soft-Start functionality:


Time required to warm up the filament of halogen bulb.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

35. Auto-calibration after power on:


This parameter determines the trigger of auto-calibration procedure, e.g. power on, load error, etc.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

37. Behaviour of the Dimmer after OVERCURRENT or SURGE:


Behaviour of the Dimmer after OVERCURRENT or SURGE
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

39. Power limit - OVERLOAD:  (Watt) (actual: 250)

Reaching the defined value will result in turning off the load. Additional apparent power limit of 350VA is active by default. Available settings: 0 - functionality disabled; 1-350 - 1W-350W; Default setting: 250
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

40. Response to General Purpose Alarm:


Response to General Purpose Alarm; Default 3.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

41. Response to Water Flooding Alarm:


Response to Water Flooding Alarm; Default 2.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

42. Response to Smoke, CO or CO2 Alarm:


Response to Smoke, CO or CO2 Alarm; Default 3.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

43. Response to Temperature Alarm:


Response to Temperature Alarm; Default 1.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

44. Time of alarm state:  (sec) (actual: 88)

Alarm state may be cancelled earlier, as a result of pressing the switches or sending the Z-Wave command frame.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

45. OVERLOAD alarm report:


OVERLOAD alarm report (load power consumption too high)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

46. LOAD ERROR alarm report:


LOAD ERROR alarm report (no load, load failure, burnt out bulb)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

47. OVERCURRENT alarm report:


OVERCURRENT alarm report (short circuit, burnt out bulb causing overcurrent)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

48. SURGE alarm report:


SURGE alarm report (Dimmer output overvoltage)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

49. OVERHEAT and VOLTAGE DROP alarm report:


OVERHEAT (critical temperature) and VOLTAGE DROP (low voltage) alarm report
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

50. Active power reports:  (%) (actual: 10)

The parameter defines the power level change that will result in a new power report being sent. The value is a percentage of the previous report. Available settings: 0 - power reports disabled; 1-100 (1-100%) - power report threshold; Default setting: 10 (10%)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

52. Periodic active power and energy reports:  (sec) (actual: 3600)

Parameter 52 defines a time period between consecutive reports. Timer is reset and counted from zero after each report. Available settings: 0 - periodic reports disabled; 1-32767 (1-32767 seconds); Default setting: 3600 (3600s)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

53. Approximated power at the maximum brightness level:  (Watt) (actual: 0)

This parameter determines the approximate value of the power that will be reported by the device at its maximum brightness level. This parameter works only when parameter 58 has a value other than 0. Available settings: 0-500 (0-500W) - power consumed by the load at the maximum brightness level. Default setting: 0
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

54. Self-measurement:


The Dimmer may include active power and energy consumed by itself in reports sent to the main controller.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

58. Method of calculating the active power:


This parameter defines how to calculate active power. This parameter is useful in a case of 2-wire connection with light sources other than resistive. The parameter is set to 0 after forced auto-calibration.
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

59. Energy reports:  (kWh) (actual: 10)

Energy level change which will result in sending a new energy report. Available settings: 0 - energy reports disabled; 1-255 (0,01 - 2,55 kWh) - report triggering threshold; Default setting: 10 (0,1 kWh)
Last Update: 2016-05-12 22:13:03

3001. Protection:


Last Update: 2016-05-11 23:27:12

[Bikey]

English please...
The bypass effectively just adds an extra load to the circuit. I think the dimmer needs a minimum load to start up properly.

[steppi]

Sorry I missed the language: D
I changed the message that I wrote before
Because if I move a little dimmer bar times then it works?

[mbliek]

Try set setting number 2 to 75 for now.

then press the button at the bottom of the page. setting should me stored to the dimmer.

Test your dimmer, if it's still the same try set the max dim level lower.

[steppi]

I tried to Set N * 2 ---> 75
But nothing has changed, it's always the same turns on and turns off immediately

[steppi]

Possibly the LED' 's consume below the rated minimum, below 15-20 Watts the dimmer acts strange. I have similar experiences.

How you solved the problem? Have you used the Bypass 2?

[Bikey]

I have added a halogen bulb

[steppi]

I have added a halogen bulb

What problem encountered? Like mine? You lit up when it goes off? But then if you move a bit 'of times the dimmer bar then stabilises?

Just as this video?
https://youtu.be/d8HnI3-qGE8

[Bikey]

Mine went on and the off again, or the even not on at all. Just replace one of you LED's with a conventional 20 Watt or more bulb to find out if that helps.

[steppi]

Browsing the web I realized that the problem is as you say: LED bulbs consume too little and make the problem ..
Is solved by installing the Fibaro Bypass2, I ordered it on Amazon, comes Monday.
As soon as I mount and will update!

[steppi]

Today I put on the Fibaro Bypass2 Dimmer2.
Unfortunately I have not solved my problem ..
I think we should change any parameter to OpenZwave control panel ..
I tried to change any parameter, but do not know where

[steppi]

Please no one can help me?

[mbliek]

Please do the following:

Go to Setting > Hardware > Setup (at the zwave controller) > Node management > Control panel
Once your there.
Press on the Dimmer 2 > select Configuration
At the parameter: Force auto-calibration: select Start auto-calibration of the load WITH Fibaro Bypass and press Submit

The Dimmer will now auto-calibrate with the bypass installed.

[steppi]

Thank you for the help you're giving me!
But unfortunately this step I've also tried it, I do not change anything.
The real problem is that on the wall button (S1 on dimmer2) everything works perfect, the error is on the Z-Wave part (via web on domoticz)
Do you think there is the system for updating the firmware of UZB Z-wave and Dimmer2?