AEOTEC Z-Stick Gen5+ (compatible with Raspberry Pi4) (ZW090-C)

AEOTEC Z-Stick Gen5+ (compatible with Raspberry Pi4) (ZW090-C)

USB based Z-Wave antenna used to build a gateway with open-source software.

This is the 2020 upgraded model from Aeotec featuring compatibility with Raspberry Pi 4. Older models of ZW090 do not offer Raspberry Pi 4 compatibility. Do note, however, that it is not Aeotec's Z-Stick Gen5+ Plus model which remains unavailable.

Aeotec's Z-Stick makes your computer the heart of your Z-Wave network that enables you to create a remote network that's capable of controlling all aspects of your Z-Wave home automation system. It includes a battery and a simple push button that makes it easy and convenient to connect any computer with the Z-Wave network. In fact, the plug-and-play device can be connected with your PC, Laptop, Mac, and even embedded computer systems like Raspberry Pi to include/exclude modules or connect to any Z-wave devices that's discoverable in your mesh.

When attached to a host processor, it becomes a Z-Wave communication device, which exposes the zensys api (serialapi) through integrated USB. This device is meant primarily to allow a host processor to control up to 232 Z-Wave devices using the Z-Wave technology protocol all the while simplifying Z-Wave network installation.

It’s been designed to bring Z-Wave to every computer platform. You can use it with a PC, HTPC or laptop, with Mac, Linux or Windows, with single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi 4, and even select NAS systems.

Features:

• USB-Stick turns PC, Notebook etc. into a Z-Wave gateway
• Manages up to 232 Z-Wave devices
• Universal useable with different Z-Wave software solutions
• Works with Raspberry Pi 4 or earlier versions
• Wireless Technology: Z-Wave Plus

Once you’ve decided which platform to use Z-Stick Gen5+ with, it’s time to select the software you want to use to power your gateway and your smart home for example openHAB, Home Assistant, Domoticz, ...

Z-Stick Gen5+ is about dependability. Z-Stick Gen5+ is not going offline at all. With its inbuilt 100 mAh rechargeable lithium battery, Z-Stick Gen5+ can continue to work for up to 15 days even when your power is out.

Technical Details

• Model number: ZW090-C: EU frequency
• Device Type: Z-Wave USB Controller
• USB DC 4.75V to 5.25V
• Z-Wave Plus Certified: Yes
• Operating Distance: Up to 500 feet/150 metres outdoors in normal mode, 1310 feet/400 metres outdoors in PA mode.
• Built-in rechargeable lithium battery 3.7V, 100mAh
• Max Standby Current: 30uA
• Max Operating Current: 98mA in PA mode or 40mA in normal mode
• Platforms: Mac, Unix, Windows, RPi
• Z-Wave Plus: Yes
  
• SmartStart: YES
• Z-Wave library: up to V6.81.06
  
• Firmware Version: V1.02
• Backup compatible: Yes
• Hardware Installation: USB
• Power supply: USB DC 4.75 to 5.25 V
• Max operating current: 98 mA
• Built in rechargable battery: Yes