Nortek Linear GoControl Z-Wave/Zigbee QuickStick (HUSBZB-1) for Smart Home Automation

The Model HUSBZB-1 is a USB stick that houses both a Z-Wave and Zigbee radio. Designed for OEMs that want to provide dual functionality when being used with a host device.

HubZ is a USB v2.0 full speed low power Z-Wave and ZigBee adapter in a USB Stick form factor. When plugged into a computer or similar host device, it appears as two (2) serial ports. This device requires an application from a third party to operate. When power is supplied through the USB port, a blue LED on the front will be illuminated. Once the user application is running, the LED may be used to display various types of status information.

Features and further details

Z-WAVE OPERATION

HubZ is an independently controlled Z-Wave static controller that requires an application from a third party to operate. The application will control such functions as Inclusion, Exclusion, and Replication.

  • Inclusion – The process of adding a node into the Z-Wave network

  • Exclusion – The process of removing a node from the Z-Wave network

  • Replication – The process of copying network information from one controller to another

This product can be included and operated in any Z-Wave network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters, regardless of vendor, to increase
reliability of the network.

ZIGBEE OPERATION

HubZ is effectively a USB to UART bridge connected to a Silicon Labs EM3581
ZigBee module that allows connectivity to a computer’s USB port.

UPGRADEABILITY

HubZ is designed to support firmware upgrades via the USB port.

Specifications

  •  Operating Temp -32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C)
  •  Minimum Operating Voltage (USB VBUS supply) 0.4V
  •  Maximum Operating Voltage (USB VBUS supply) 6V
  •  Typical current consumption 80 mA
  •  Dimensions 2.39” x 0.99” x 0.33”
  •  Z-Wave Developer’s Kit 6.51.06
  •  Z-Wave Operating Frequency 908.42 MHz / 916 MHz
  •  ZigBee Developer’s Kit Silicon Labs EmberZNet
  •  Pro Release 5.4
  •  ZigBee Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz