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We strongly recommend using PIERRE Contact sensors for an optimal smart home experience. However, the PIERRE smart home system is also compatible with various third-party contact sensors, ensuring flexibility in your home automation setup. These compatible sensors, such as the MS-35 and SM-35, are designed to work with a wide range of entry points, including doors, windows, gates, and garage doors. They connect to the PIERRE system using standard wiring protocols, allowing for easy integration into existing systems.
- Compatible sensor integration: Integrating third-party contact sensors into the PIERRE smart home system is straightforward and involves configuration within the PIERRE Partner application. By addressing the sensors correctly at the input to the controller, they communicate seamlessly with the rest of the system. Once set up, these sensors function similarly to PIERRE's own, providing real-time information about the status of various entry points and triggering automations like alarms or controlling lighting and HVAC systems based on door and window status.
- Automation possibilities: The flexibility of the PIERRE system in working with compatible sensors allows for extensive automation scenarios. For example, opening a door or window can activate alarms, adjust HVAC systems, or control lighting. This capability ensures that users can enhance their home automation experience without being restricted to a single brand of hardware. The integration process ensures smooth communication between third-party sensors and the PIERRE smart home system, providing users with more choices for creating a responsive and secure home environment.
- Scalability and benefits: Using compatible contact sensors in the PIERRE smart home system offers significant benefits, including customization and scalability. These sensors enable users to select the best solutions for their specific needs while still enjoying the full range of PIERRE's advanced features. Whether you're enhancing security, improving energy efficiency, or making your home more responsive, integrating compatible sensors ensures that your system remains adaptable, functional, and optimized for both convenience and safety.
| Position | Wires | Diameter | Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Contact sensor to PIERRE | 2 | cat.5 | UTP | +12V, INPUT |
What color mean what on Controller LED?
Green – Online:
The controller is online and connected to the network, functioning as expected.
Red – Offline:
The controller is offline, indicating a disconnection from the network or that there is no internet access.
Light Blue – AP Mode:
The controller is in Access Point (AP) Mode, meaning it is broadcasting its own network, allowing devices to connect directly to the controller for setup or configuration.
Dark Blue – AP Mode with Pierre Partner:
The controller is in AP Mode, and it is actively being managed through the Pierre Partner system. This mode is used for more advanced setup or partner-level configuration.
Purple – Searching for IP Address:
The controller is attempting to obtain an IP address from the router or network. It is searching for an internet connection.
Orange – Firmware Update:
The controller is in the process of downloading a firmware update, ensuring that the system stays up-to-date with the latest software and features.
These LED color indicators provide essential information about the controller’s current status, making it easy to monitor its connection, operation mode, and maintenance activities.
Has the device been added to the configuration?
If not: Add it in the PIERRE Partner application.
Have you tried activating and deactivating the contact sensor (opening and closing the window) again?
If not: Give it a try. If the sensor has been newly added, it needs a state change.
Is the the Contact sensor properly connected to the 12V and one of PIERRE's inputs?
If not: Connect it correctly according to the diagram.
To exclude the aforementioned possibilities, touch a piece of wire to connect the 12V to the Pierre's input where the Magnet Sensor is connected. If in application the dot turned green then everything is fine until that point, and it could be either the Magnet Sensor or the wire that is broken somewhere.
In which cases should Input and Output be added to the same Controller?
If one Input has influence on the Output they both should be added to the same Controller.
For example in situation when one Motion sensor triggers a Lamp they should be add to the same Controller for best performances.
When should contact sensors be installed?
Pro contact sensors are typically installed during construction, as they require wiring within the walls. Wave contact sensors can be installed later, as they are wireless and easy to place.
Where should the contact sensor be placed?
The contact sensor should be installed so that the sensor and magnet are aligned when the door or window is closed. For windows, placing the sensor on the top allows it to detect even when the window is tilted open.
How should the sensors be wired?
Each sensor (motion, light, contact, etc.) should be individually wired to the PIERRE control cabinet in a star pattern.