LZW31 not working after firmware update, including the physically using the switch

Switches General Discussion
#1

After updating the LZW31 switch with the latest firmware, my switch appears to be malfunctioning.
Smartthings shows it as online, but the switch is no longer working. Physically pressing the buttons on the switch do not turn my lights on or off. The LED indicator does not light up.
This is not in a 3-way configuration.

The IDE shows the device communicating ‘moments ago’
PC Controller is hit or miss. sometimes I’m able to GET info when on the OTA update window, sometimes it errors out with ‘OTA Firmware Update initialization failed’

Updating was done using an Aeotec USB, using the SmartThings secondary controller method.
I updated Target 0 first using LZW31_1.57.otz, and target 1 using LZW31_1.44.bin

Any help would be appreciated

#2

Have you tried pulling the air gap, then waiting for a few seconds (or more) and putting it back in? Or just power cycling it from the breaker if you aren’t confident in the air gap. The idea is to “reboot” the dimmer.

#3

Hey

Thank for the quick response.
Yes i have tried rebooting the device.
I had the breaker off for at least 2 minutes

#4

Double check to ensure you flashed the proper firmware. There is separate firmware for the LZW31 and LZW31-SN. It’s worth quickly checking.

As the firmware was updating, did you watch the packet count as it was updating to ensure it completed? There have been reports of updating via the secondary controller method hanging.

When you flashed the .bin in particular did you see the packet count scroll? I find that it can take more than one try to flash the .bin. Sometimes it looks as if it runs but no packet count displays. Trying it a 2nd time typically gets it.

Try a factory reset of the dimmer. Long press the config until it turns red.

If you have to reflash, you might consider flashing with the PC Controller in a standalone mode. Exclude the dimmer from ST and add it to the controller directly.

#5

Thanks Bry

I grabbed the firmware from Firmware Change-log: LZW31 - Dimmer Switch (Black Series)

Back of the device also says dimmer switch model no lzw31
I did see the packet count go all the way to the end, watched it on both the otz and bin

I have tried the factory reset, but not really sure if it happened since the LED light doesn’t work, but i will try it again.

As for reflashing using the standalone method, do you know of any links for how to reset PC Controller app? I considered trying the standalone option, but not sure how to remove the USB association from smart things (in the PC Controller App). I still see all my SmartThings devices as slaves.

I tried a removal and setting up as stand alone, but now i see multiple instances of the PC Controller
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#6

2 options.

  1. Exclude the z-wave stick from ST hub (preferred)
  2. Reset the z-wave stick in PC Controller via “reset” button.
#7

Yep, when I decided to do away with the secondary controller method, I used the reset button.

#8

Only issue is ST will then have an “offline” ghost device perpetually until you delete it.

#9

Thanks everyone so far.
I’ve managed to get the PC Controller into standalone mode
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However, it seems I can’t get the switch to pair with it.
I’ve clicked Add on PC Controller, and then rapidly pressing the config button, but the add process times out.

I’ve tried the factory reset, but with no LED I can’t tell what’s happening with the device and whether its actually reset or not.

#10

Using the PC Controller, try excluding it first. If it’s still paired to the ST hub, at least from it’s perspective, it won’t pair with the PC Controller unless you can exclude it first. Exclude button, then 3x config press.

#11

That did it!
Started the update process however it wont upload

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This was not the case when doing it as a secondary controller

#12

Did you happen to simply try to upload the firmware again before doing all the resets and unpairing?

#13

Yes, i did.

First thing i tried before starting this thread

#14

Since trying the FW upgrade with the unable to receive error - i now cant poll for FW version.

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I tried removing and readding the device. No difference

#15

Try removing, resetting the the PC Controller, long press on config (like 45 seconds if you can’t see the LED), then re-add.

How close is the computer to the switch?

Is the back of the switch accessible? Can you take a pic?

I’d also hash the bin and otz and compare the MD5 to the posted value to insure you’re working with a good download.

#16

This is exactly what I experienced with my Red Series dimmers - including the FW polling issue you’re having.

Curious if this approach would work for you. Basically, exclude it and readd it using S0 security. I don’t know why it worked, but it did.

#17

Good reminder. When you first add the switch and get the “Preparing Inclusion” dialog, you want to select “Cancel”. If you are already doing that, then perhaps the S0 version may work.

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#18

I tried resetting the controller, held the config button for a minute, then re-added it.
It’s very difficult to get a good angle, but here is the back of the switch:

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I re-added using the S0 only method as mentioned by jazzisj
The upload is going very slowly, but is moving.

I’ll update the group once it finishes uploading, I let it reboot, and finish with the bin upload.

#19

Thx for the pic. Just confirming . . definitely a black series.

#20

Target 0 completed - I waited 5 minutes - just in case before trying Target 1 with the bin
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When trying bin, it would send a command to the switch, but no transfer of packets.
I tried a GET and saw the error message below
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