Leviton DZS15-1LZ

Other Devices & Integrations Lighting & Load Control
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I know this is an older thread but I just installed a DZMX1 dimmer. I uploaded the xml file to vera, pasted the wink hack code to the lua start up, and then paired the DZMX1. The instant update is kind of working. I’d say 70% of the time. Is this hack working atleast 90% of the time for you guys?

Thanks

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I would say that is working 100% of the time. The only time it hasn’t worked is when I modified the polling time in the device setup…that caused it to stop working all together. Once I restored it back to the settings per the instructions, it has been fine.

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Interesting… ok so let me see if I got my install right. I installed the switch. I turned the breaker back on. Before I paired the switch, I uploaded zwave_products_user.xml to luups files in Vera. I then pasted the wink hack.txt in the Lua Start Up Code. I reloaded Vera. I then paired the switch to Vera. When it configured, there was no model number.

[quote=“guessed, post:55, topic:182187”]The Lua code looks at the Model string associated with each Device, and attaches itself to those with a well-known string. In theory, you can edit this setting directly using the Advanced Settings dialog of the Switches/Dimmers involved, and then performing a (save) operation:

[ul][li]a Model of “DZS15” for the Switches[/li]
[li]a Model of “DZMX1” for Dimmers.[/li][/ul]

You need to upload the XML User Z-Wave definition file, in advance, since the Lua code references two “ids” from that file (9999, and 9998) for the hack to work.[/quote]

So I manually entered DZMX1 per the above quote.

Did I install the hack right?

Because as I’m sitting here right now, it’s failing to update the status 3 out of 5 times.

Thanks

EDIT:
I have not changed the polling at all per the instructions in this thread.

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You need to manually add the model number to each switch/dimmer that uses this hack.

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Is the model number DZMX1? (my dimmer) Do I have to add that to anywhere else besides advance options → model?

I appreciate your help

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Is the model number DZMX1? (my dimmer) Do I have to add that to anywhere else besides advance options → model?

I appreciate your help[/quote]

Yes, DZMX1 for the dimmer and DZS15 for the switch. And yes you only have to enter it and the ‘options → model’ area.

Just for a little more information for you, I first implemented this hack after I had a couple of switches and dimmers paired with my Vera. I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly. I have since added more switches and dimmers (the point you are at now), and again, everything worked fine.

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Is the model number DZMX1? (my dimmer) Do I have to add that to anywhere else besides advance options → model?

I appreciate your help[/quote]

Yes, DZMX1 for the dimmer and DZS15 for the switch. And yes you only have to enter it and the ‘options → model’ area.

Just for a little more information for you, I first implemented this hack after I had a couple of switches and dimmers paired with my Vera. I followed the instructions and it worked perfectly. I have since added more switches and dimmers (the point you are at now), and again, everything worked fine.[/quote]

Thanks for your help. I’ll try to exclude/include again and see how it works out. Probably give it a couple days and if it still isn’t satisfactory, I’ll just return it and get the more expensive version.

Thanks again!

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The hack will work perfectly IF the device is within radio range of Vera, so that it can speak to Vera directly without routing through intermediate nodes.

Your intermittent success suggests that the device may be on the periphery of Vera’s “hearing”, so sometimes Vera doesn’t hear the broadcast. Try moving Vera closer to the device, at least temporarily, to see if that is the case.

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[quote=“Z-Waver, post:68, topic:182187”]The hack will work perfectly IF the device is within radio range of Vera, so that it can speak to Vera directly without routing through intermediate nodes.

Your intermittent success suggests that the device may be on the periphery of Vera’s “hearing”, so sometimes Vera doesn’t hear the broadcast. Try moving Vera closer to the device, at least temporarily, to see if that is the case.[/quote]

I will have to try that tomorrow then. Have a whole spool of cat5e, no connectors… I’ve been kind of wanting experiment and move the Veralite out of the basement into the main floor (live in a ranch). Haven’t really had many issues with it until recently with some motion lights in the kitchen not turning on right away.

Thanks! I’ll report back.

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I uninstalled the switch today. The wife HATED the dimming buttons on it. I have a RZ106 in the basement theatre room and the dimming bar isn’t as bad as the DZMX1. I think I might try out the Cooper dimmer. Thanks guys for the help.

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Something I noticed when I returned the DZMX1 was a sticker on the metal plate that says Vizia RF+. I think it was etched on the back of the plate as well. I thought these were cheaper switches without the RF+ tech.

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I just installed one of the DZS15 switches (picked up at home depot today) for my outside spot lights. One weird thing though, when I hit the switch it works as it should, but when turning on or off from my VeraEdge it flashes the lights and then turns them on or off. This is my first Z-wave switch I’ve installed, so I’m still very new to this.

Is this normal?

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Are you saying that it flashes the actual lights you are trying to control or the LEDs on the switch? Either way mine do not do that, I am on VeraLite UI5.

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Not having this problem on the UI7 Veralite either. Just installed 2 last night in a 3 way and 4 way setup. Works fine so far. Just annoyed by the lack of instant status messing up some of my scenes…
Maybe a Veraedge problem?

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It’s the lights themselves, and you can hear the switch click twice too. I just tested it again using the Vera app (no flashing) and then with VeraMate (flashes). So it looks like its the VeraMate app, not the switch. Weird…

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Does anybody know where to put the xml file if using UI7?

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I have one of these switches and a Veraedge.

I followed the steps (uploaded the xml and added the startup code), then installed the switch and entered the model name. Is the device_file and device_json still supposed to be D_BinaryLight1? I’ve been having trouble with it not always connecting, getting a lot of “Please Wait! Getting the name!” errors.

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@dboytim - Does the device’s model show up as DZS15? If not, you haven’t done it correctly.

But, the issue you are describing is not one that is addressed by this hack. This hack is for pseudo instant status. Your issue sounds more like a communication failure. One possibly due to routing or an insufficiently dense Z-Wave mesh.

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It did not show up automatically as a DZS15, I had to enter that (the model field was empty). It show Leviton as manufacturer, and had the 9998,something manu code instead of the normal 29,whatever code.

I’m aware that the “getting name” is usually a communication issue - I’m planning to move the Vera to a better location. I just threw that in in case it was related. But as it stands, I’ve got a functional switch but no instant status working.

Here’s the whole process I did:

Installed the switch and got it working (no hacks yet) in Vera because I hadn’t read this thread :wink:
Removed the switch.
Uploaded the xml
Added the startup code
rebooted the vera
Readded the switch

Should the switch be showing that it’s using the D_BinarySwitch1 files?

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The communication issue will also impact the ability to use Instant Status. This is not real Instant Status it is a hack that relies on Vera and the switch being able to communicate with each other directly, with no intermediate nodes.

Try moving Vera close to the switch. I suspect that all of your issues will go away.