This page contains the firmware update files for Water Sensor 7 Basic and forms part of the larger Water Sensor 7 Basic  user guide. 


Note - This version is not compatible with V1.XX firmware versions of the Water Sensor 7 Basic. The firmware update will not be completed if you attempt to update V1.XX firmware versions to V2.XX or later. 

Changelogs

  • V2.03
    • Resolves Wakeup Report issue on some hubs. 


Download Water Sensor 7 Basic .GBL firmware update


Before you update


Please make sure you download the correct Z-Wave Frequency and begin the update with the Water Sensor 7 Basic as close as 10ft / 3m distance to your hub to avoid any possible firmware update issues and to avoid bricking your device.


Update with an existing Z-Wave hub


In order to use the GBL update files, your Z-Wave gateway must support OTA firmware update. If supported, follow the steps from your Z-Wave Gateway/hub/software to firmware update.


  • Z-WaveJS2MQTT
    1. Open Z-WaveJS2MQTT interface
    2. Find Water Sensor 7 Basic and expand it by clicking on it. 
    3. Click on Advanced
    4. Click "Begin" under Firmware Update
    5. Input "Target = 0" then click OK
    6. Select the Water Sensor 7 Basic .GBL firmware update file that you downloaded.
    7. Tap the tamper switch once to begin the update. 


Update using a Z-Wave USB Adapter


If your software does not support .GBL files yet, you can use PC Controller 5 (connected to any standard Z-Wave USB Adapter) by SiLabs to firmware update with GBL files. This software is a Windows exclusive.

You can find that PC Controller 5 here through Simplicity Studio: SiLabs Simplicity Studio


Following the update below, make sure that you have your Water Sensor 7 Basic at most 10ft from your Z-Wave USB Adapter during the update to avoid any failures.

  1. Remove the cover of your Water Sensor 7. 
  2. Follow the steps outlined here to get access to Simplicity Studio and PC Controller 5: https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000226205-z-wave-command-class-configuration-tool-download-
  3. Download the correct Z-Wave Frequency firmware update for your Water Sensor 7 Basic.
  4. Open up Z-Wave PC Controller software through Simplicity Studio
  5. Plugin your Z-Wave USB Adapter
  6. Click on the "Gear" icon and select the COM port your Z-Wave USB Adapter is connected to.
  7. Click on "Network Management"
  8. Click on "Remove", then tap the button 3x times in 1.5 seconds on Water Sensor 7 Basic.
  9. Click on "Add",  then tap the button 3x times in 1.5 seconds on Water Sensor 7 Basic.
  10. Deselect all security options (this will help speed up your firmware update process), then press OK.
  11. Click and highlight your new Water Sensor 7 Basic Node.
  12. Click on the Home icon button on the top left corner.
  13. Click on OTA Firmware Update.
  14. Ensure your Water Sensor 7 Basic node is highlighted, then press Get.
  15. Tap the tamper switch on Water Sensor 7 Basic to wake it up and update the information from the get command.
  16. Under Firmware Update, click on the folder icon.
  17. Then select the firmware update file you downloaded on step 2 of these instructions, then click Open.
  18. Highlight Target 0 (under Firmware Targets:).
  19. Then click on Update.
  20. Tap the tamper switch on Water Sensor 7 Basic to wake it up to start the firmware update process.
  21. Wait a few minutes while you wait for the firmware update to finish.