Linear WS15Z-1 Frustration

[markolbert]

I installed a Linear WS15Z-1 switch this afternoon. I am able to include it in the network using the expert UI provided via the Razberry ZWave board.

But I cannot configure it, nor can I get it to act like a switch. In fact, about half the time Device Configuration shows it as "dead".

I've tried excluding and including it about ten times. The "interview" process doesn't complete. Sometimes it gets only a few steps done. Sometimes it gets all but one step done. It never gets them all done.

I am very new to Z Wave. Can someone suggest what this all means and how I go about getting this stupid switch to work?

[pofs]

You should probably check your network.
It looks like there's a bad connectivity between RaZberry and the switch.
If they're far from each other, you'll probably need to buy a range extender.

For now, try to place RaZberry closer to your switch and see if the problem persists.

[markolbert]

I'll try that. But, geez, it's less than 25 feet straight line distance. Admittedly through a garage wall, but still...

[markolbert]

Thanx, pofs. It was a range problem -- moving the pi closer to the switch made it work properly.

Of course, that made it too far away from some other switches. But at least I know I installed the Linear correctly.