2-way actuator valve

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I have a 2 way actuator valve that i want to control via zwave.
The prior pure zwave valve that did not last a year, costed around $ 460.

I found a cheaper $30 version that even has a screw on valve that can be separated from the actuator for easy installation.

The actuator valve works as 2 way and I was able to control it using a toggle switch that I had to setup up. the toggle is SPDT ON OFF ON. first ON, the valve opens, the 2nd ON the valve opens.

Any suggestions on how to automate this valve?

Thanks!!! ???

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Fibaro fgs 221 would work , just like I use for my garage and gate . You can programmm the device “internally” as a momentary switch.

Cor

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Thanks Cor,

Fibaro products are only sold in Europe as it seems.

Does anyone know of a product sold in USA market?

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I have yet to use this device, but it claims to provide similar functionality to the Fibaro relay and should do what you want.
Enerwave ZWN-RSM2 Z-Wave Smart Dual Relay Switch Module Control 2 Loads

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thanks Z-waver very appreciated!

I ordered the Enerwave ZWN-RSM2 from amazon and I should get it tomorrow.
I need to make sure of one thing though, since I will be using the dual relay on the same item which is the valve, can both live wires be live at the same time and burn the valve?
I am not sure if the relay only works as when is ON the other one goes OFF.
Might be a dumb question from my end, but I never worked with relays before.

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You’ll have to look at the manual to see if the relay can be configured to turn on only one side at a time. By default, the relay will be able to turn on both loads at the same time. I’m not sure that that will burn out your valve, but it will make the valve not function as desired.

No matter what, I would encourage you to setup scenes so that when one relay is turned on, the other is immediately turned off.

You’ll also need to figure out if the valve is actuated by a momentary current, or if it must be constantly energized to keep it open or closed. If it is momentary, you should check for relay configuration parameters that will make the relay operate momentarily. Otherwise, you’ll have to rely on scenes again.

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Thanks Z-waver,

It is surely going to be a complicated setup!
The enerwave website is down as they are upgrading it and I cannot even get hold of their support team and emails go as undeliverable.
The manual has very limited instructions, only gives 2 drawing for a 2 way and a 3 way configuration. No other instructions like configurations for only letting one side open at a time.
Aux 1 and Aux 2 will have to help with something, there are no instructions on how these 2 work.

It is going to be trial and error and appreciate you being there for help.

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I am using a couple Enerwave modules to control lights and fans on my porch. Seems to work great and should work fine for your application.