Lost functionality after re-install, all help welcome

[Philos31]

I use Domoticz with a ZWave.me stick
A while ago I had to do a re-install of domoticz, all my Zwave nodes are switchable but the measuring of kWh etc does not work anymore.
I also see that ID and Type are both set to 0x000 and manufacturer is also empty.
Is there a way to learn the powerplugs correctly so everything works again?
For the sake of clarity, switching on and off works on all nodes.

If I have to add them manually I have a challenge because one of my fibaro wall plugs (gen5) is under a ceiling with a heavy IR panel attached, so I don't get there easily.

[ben53252642]

The 0x000 means Domoticz doesn't know what kind of Z-Wave device is sending (or receiving) the data.

It may partially work or not at all. Over time (about 12 hours) any hard wired devices should self populate the ID and Type fields, battery operated devices will need to be re-included manually (it's relatively easy) although you will need to re-enter the name of the device.

Just include the device as usual (no need to exclude it first), it will act as a kind of repair (will not create new devices in Domoticz but just fix the ones not working).

If you want to speed things up you can just re-include all devices (be sure to use the same type of include as you did originally (secure or not secure).

Re-including an already included device that has not been excluded basically just forces a new Z-Wave interview with the device so Domoticz / OpenZWave knows what it's talking to (and how to talk to it correctly).

[ben53252642]

As for your hard to get to Fibaro, try this and see if it populates the ID and Type fields

Go here: http://domoticzip/ozwcp/cp.html

Click the Z-Wave node, then in the "Select an Operation" dropbox choose "Refresh Node Info" then click "Go".

Wait a minute then check Domoticz, if your lucky it will work.

That method should only be used with hard wired devices (not battery).

[Philos31]

As for your hard to get to Fibaro, try this and see if it populates the ID and Type fields

Go here: http://domoticzip/ozwcp/cp.html

Click the Z-Wave node, then in the "Select an Operation" dropbox choose "Refresh Node Info" then click "Go".

Wait a minute then check Domoticz, if your lucky it will work.

That method should only be used with hard wired devices (not battery).

Not lucky... to bad

[Philos31]

The 0x000 means Domoticz doesn't know what kind of Z-Wave device is sending (or receiving) the data.

It may partially work or not at all. Over time (about 12 hours) any hard wired devices should self populate the ID and Type fields, battery operated devices will need to be re-included manually (it's relatively easy) although you will need to re-enter the name of the device.

Just include the device as usual (no need to exclude it first), it will act as a kind of repair (will not create new devices in Domoticz but just fix the ones not working).

If you want to speed things up you can just re-include all devices (be sure to use the same type of include as you did originally (secure or not secure).

Re-including an already included device that has not been excluded basically just forces a new Z-Wave interview with the device so Domoticz / OpenZWave knows what it's talking to (and how to talk to it correctly).

Well, it has been a few weeks allready and it is not re-populating.
For the re-include I am affraid I have to push the physical button on the Fibaro Plug I guess? So I need to find a strong person to hold the wighty IR panel while I stick my hand in the small hole in the ceiling I left undernieth it.

Is there a better way to backup the Zwave config in the future? I thought it would be enough just to backup the domoticz database but seeing it doesnt work that well, what do I need then?

[ben53252642]

The missing file in your case of re-installing Domoticz would have been located in the Config folder and start with:

zwcfg

You will see some letters / numbers after it which is your Z-Wave home ID.

[Philos31]

The missing file in your case of re-installing Domoticz would have been located in the Config folder and start with:

zwcfg

You will see some letters / numbers after it which is your Z-Wave home ID.

Thanks,

re-included the plugs, will include zwave config to the dackup from now on