Schlage Lock

Revision as of 23:50, 15 February 2009

NOTE: If you purchased your Vera before December, 2008, in Vera's setup page go to Devices, Z-Wave options, and look at the 'Version'. If the version is 2.40 your dongle does not have the security class implemented. Send a support request at micasaverde.com, support, with your serial number, name, address and email. We will send you a replacement dongle.

You cannot add these types of secure devices the normal way of removing Vera's black Z-Wave dongle. You must add them with the dongle attached, and the device must be within a few feet of Vera when you add it. Do this either from the ZWave_Options page, or, if the door lock is already mounted, bring Vera near the door lock, plug Vera's power into a nearby outlet so Vera is within a few feet, and use the red/black buttons as explained in 'Adding/Removing ZWave devices' here: Adding/Removing Z-Wave devices with the red/black buttons. This allows you to add the device without your web browser and without having to connect Vera's network cables. Note that even if Vera's network cables are not connected, the wi-fi is still active. So you can also connect to Vera over wi-fi, and visit http://192.168.81.1, to control and test the door lock without connecting Vera back up again to your home network.

Adding a secure device like the Schlage lock takes longer than adding a normal, non-secure device because Vera needs to share encryption keys with the device. When the Schlage lock is successfully paired and the secure network has been setup, the 'Schlage' button on the front of the lock will blink green. To make the Schlage lock pair, enter the 6 digit program code followed by 'schlage' 0.

To control the lock, use the lock/unlock buttons. Because the current Schlage locks are not motorized, the lock and unlock buttons do not actually move the deadbolt. Rather they simply engage the latch, just like when you enter your PIN code. To allow remote access you can choose Vera's lock/unlock command when the person is in front of the door, and he will have a couple second to manually turn the latch. Or you can create a user code for him. Do this by entering a code number in the box on Vera's control page, and then the PIN number, and choosing 'Set'. The code number is just a 'slot'. It must be a number between 3 and 10. So you can assign 8 codes. The PIN codes remain active until you remove them. To remove a PIN code, enter the code number (3-10), leave the PIN blank, and click 'Set'.

NOTE: The lock is not ready to be used until you see the green cog meaning it's configured ok (see Device_Control_Status). It can take Vera several minutes to configure the lock because a lot of encrypted data is being exchanged in the process. Whenever you rename the lock, change its room, or change configuration settings (other than assigning PIN codes), Vera will need to re-configure the lock again.

The typical sequence to pair the Schlage lock is:

1. Disconnect Vera and move Vera close to the Schlage lock. Power up Vera using the nearest outlet.

2. When Vera's power light comes on and starts double flashing, which means Vera is up but has no internet connection, hold down the black button on the back of Vera while tapping the red button. Vera's power light blinks steadily 1 time per second. Wait up to 30 seconds for Vera's power light to start blinking like this, and if it does not, repeat this sequence until it does.

3. Once Vera's power light is blinking steadily, meaning it's in 'add node' mode, then on the Schlage lock's keypad, enter the lock's program code followed by [schlage] + 0.

4. If the lock was successfully paired, Vera's power light will flutter, and shortly thereafter the 'schlage' light on the lock will blink green twice. Reconnect Vera back where it belongs.

If the lock does not pair for some reason, repeat the process. If it still does not pair, try resetting the lock as follows:

A. If Vera is still in 'add mode', meaning the power light is blinking slow and steady, tap the black button once.

B. Press and hold Vera's red button while you tap the black button. Vera's power light will blink fast steadily, about 3 times per second. Wait up to 30 seconds for Vera's power light to start blinking like this, and if it does not, repeat this sequence until it does.

C. On the Schlage lock's keypad, enter the lock's program code followed by [schlage] + 0.

D. The lock should beep and the 'Schlage' button on the lock should blink twice. If it does not, try again starting with step A. Then, when you have successfully reset the Schlage lock, go back to step 1 above and try again to include it in Vera's Z-Wave network.