This page contains the firmware update files for TriSensor 8 and forms part of the larger TriSensor 8 user guide.


Change Logs

  • V2.8.4
    • Added new Parameters Configurations - details can be found in the engineering sheet for those parameter settings.
      • #5 - enable of disable binary sensor
      • #26 - enable/disable LED activity
      • #27 - configure color blink of LED when motion is detected
      • #28 - temperature offset
      • #29 - light offset
    • Fixes issue when Parameter 5 is set to 2 causing motion to not report
    • Improves light sensor accuracy by changing brightness coefficient from 0.4 to 1.0


Download TriSensor 8.GBL firmware update


Before you update


Please make sure you download the correct Z-Wave Frequency and begin the update with the TriSensor 8 as close as 10ft / 3m distance to your hub to avoid any possible firmware update issues to avoid bricking your device.


It is highly recommended to run USB power when firmware updating this sensor. 


Warning: Do not update with the wrong Z-Wave Frequency, it will change the Z-Wave frequency of the TriSensor 8  which would not allow the sensor to re-connect to the same controller. 


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 your TriSensor 8.


Update with ZWaveJS UI:

  1. Download the correct firmware update file above.
  2. Open ZWaveJS UI
  3. Expand TriSensor 8.
  4. Click on Advanced.
  5. Under Firmware update, click on "Begin"
  6. Under File, choose the .GBL firmware update file.
  7. Under Target, choose Target 0
  8. Then click on OK
  9. Now wake up TriSensor 8 by pressing and holding its action button for 3 seconds (LED will flash blue) then release. 
  10. Allow the firmware update to complete.


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 TriSensor 8 at most 10ft from your Z-Wave USB Adapter during the update to avoid any failures.

  1. Plug your TriSensor 8 on USB power.
  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 TriSensor 8.
  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 on TriSensor 8.
  9. Click on "Add",  then tap the button on TriSensor 8.
  10. Deselect all security options (this will help speed up your firmware update process), then press OK.
  11. Click and highlight your new TriSensor 8 Node.
  12. Click on the Home icon button on the top left corner.
  13. Click on OTA Firmware Update.
  14. Ensure your TriSensor 8 node is highlighted, then press Get.
  15. Under Firmware Update, click on the folder icon.
  16. Then select the firmware update file you downloaded on step 2 of these instructions, then click Open.
  17. Highlight Target 0 (under Firmware Targets:).
  18. Then click on Update.
  19. Now wake up TriSensor 8 by pressing and holding its action button for 3 seconds (LED will flash blue) then release. 
  20. Wait a few minutes while you wait for the firmware update to finish.