ACC-VZW1 - Explorer Z-Wave Plus Wireless Module | Venstar
Артикул: ACC-VZW1 ⚠ Последняя закупка| Кол-во | Цена за ед. | Итого |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76.55 | $76,55 |
| 10 | $68.9 | $689,00 |
| 50 | $61.2 | $3.060,00 |
| 100 | $54.5 | $5.450,00 |
| 250 | $49.75 | $12.437,50 |
ACC-VZW1 Обзор
A Z-Wave module is a plug-in wireless transceiver that converts a previously non-connected climate controller into a node on a Z-Wave Plus mesh network. In the broader hierarchy of smart-home devices, the ACC-VZW1 sits between the thermostat application layer (Explorer firmware) and the home automation radio layer (Z-Wave protocol stack). It expands a stand-alone HVAC controller into a Matter-bridge-adjacent retrofit device for installers and homeowners who want remote access without replacing existing equipment.
Key features include compliance with the Z-Wave Plus specification (Series 500 platform), native pairing with Z-Wave hubs running the standard inclusion procedure, and weather/humidity telemetry forwarding once the host thermostat supplies outdoor data. The accessory form factor is a thin PCB sled that seats inside the Explorer wall plate, so no additional cable routing or wall opening is required. Power is drawn directly from the thermostat's accessory bus, so no separate power supply, batteries, or wiring is needed during installation.
Typical applications include retrofit smart-thermostat upgrades for short-term rentals, multi-family housing, and light-commercial offices running a centrally managed Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus hub. It is also used by HVAC service contractors who standardize on Venstar Explorer platforms and need a single SKU to add wireless capability to a jobsite fleet. The Explorer host already supports 7-day scheduling, humidity control, and remote-sensor averaging, so pairing the ACC-VZW1 turns the wall unit into a Z-Wave node that complements rather than replaces those features.
When designing with this accessory, plan Z-Wave network coverage before deployment: the Explorer thermostat is typically mounted on an interior wall, which may be a weak RF location. Add a repeater or mains-powered Z-Wave device within line-of-sight or one hop to ensure reliable inclusion and command response. Confirm the hub's region setting matches the US Z-Wave frequency (908.42 MHz) before commissioning, as the module ships for North American use.
This page synthesizes distributor stock signals, listed price points, and Z-Wave Plus inclusion guidance not consolidated on the manufacturer product brief, supporting engineers, installers, and procurement teams evaluating the ACC-VZW1.
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ACC-VRF1
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ACC-VWW1
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ACC-VENOM1
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ACC-VZW1 Характеристики (опубликованы производителем)
| Manufacturer | Venstar |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ACC-VZW1 |
| Alternate Catalog Code | ACCVZW1 |
| Product Type | Z-Wave Plus wireless expansion module |
| Compatible Thermostats | T3700, T3800, T3900, T4700, T4800, T4900 (Explorer series) |
| Radio Protocol | Z-Wave Plus (Z-Wave Series 500 platform) |
| Operating Frequency | 908.42 MHz (US Z-Wave) |
| Power Source | Host thermostat accessory bus |
| External Power Required | No |
| Form Factor | Venstar Voyager accessory sled (internal PCB) |
| Mounting | Snap-in to Explorer wall plate accessory port |
| Hub Compatibility | SmartThings, Hubitat, Vera and other Z-Wave Plus certified hubs |
| Telemetry Exposed | Setpoint, mode, fan, indoor temperature and humidity (host-dependent) |
| Setup Method | Z-Wave Plus standard inclusion via hub |
| Region | North America |
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Типичное применение
ACC-VZW1 подходит для 6 применениеs: Retrofit Smart-Thermostat Upgrade for Residential Homes, Short-Term Rental and Vacation Property Automation, Light-Commercial Office Zonal Control, Multi-Family Housing Centralized HVAC Management, HVAC Service Contractor Standardization, Z-Wave Mesh Range Extension in Existing Smart Homes.
Retrofit Smart-Thermostat Upgrade for Residential Homes
The ACC-VZW1 plugs into a Venstar Explorer T3700-T4900 thermostat to expose HVAC setpoint, mode, fan, and indoor temperature/humidity to a Z-Wave Plus mesh network. It enables retrofit smart-home control without replacing functioning wall equipment, preserving 7-day scheduling and remote-sensor averaging already configured on the host. Once paired with a SmartThings or Hubitat hub, schedules and vacation modes can be automated alongside door sensors, locks, and lighting routines. The Z-Wave Plus mesh improves reliability across large homes versus single-hop Wi-Fi, and inclusion remains stable when at least one mains-powered Z-Wave repeater is on the network.
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Short-Term Rental and Vacation Property Automation
Short-term rental operators standardize on Z-Wave Plus hubs (Hubitat, SmartThings) to coordinate locks, thermostats, and lighting across multi-unit properties. The ACC-VZW1 makes each Venstar T3800 or T4800 a reliable Z-Wave thermostat node that can be reset between guests and tied to occupancy sensors. The Explorer host supplies indoor temperature and humidity data; the module forwards this telemetry to the hub for remote dashboards and energy reports. Because Z-Wave Plus runs on 908.42 MHz in the US, the link remains robust in concrete-and-steel construction common to urban rentals, where 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi struggles.
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Light-Commercial Office Zonal Control
Light-commercial offices with multiple Venstar Explorer thermostats can be aggregated into a single Z-Wave Plus network using the ACC-VZW1 in each zone. Facility managers gain centralized scheduling, after-hours setback, and demand-response event response from a Hubitat or openHAB gateway without replacing functioning thermostats. The accessory sled receives power from the host accessory bus, simplifying multi-zone deployments since no additional transformer is needed per zone. Telemetry such as zone temperature can be logged for HVAC efficiency audits.
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Multi-Family Housing Centralized HVAC Management
Property managers overseeing multi-family buildings use the ACC-VZW1 to add Z-Wave control to each apartment's Venstar T3700 or T3900 thermostat, integrating them into a building-wide Z-Wave Plus mesh. This allows common-area scheduling, after-hours setback, and remote diagnostics from a property-management hub. Because the module is internal to the thermostat and powered from the accessory bus, tenant tampering is minimal and there is no visible wireless hardware. Each apartment node appears as an individual Z-Wave thermostat on the hub for per-unit control.
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HVAC Service Contractor Standardization
HVAC service contractors standardize on Venstar Explorer platforms and use the ACC-VZW1 as a single SKU to add wireless capability to a jobsite fleet. The accessory sled installs in under five minutes with no wiring, which reduces truck-roll time and standardizes remote diagnostics across homes. Contractors can pre-pair modules at the shop, label each with the unit's Z-Wave node ID, and ship to site for inclusion into the homeowner's existing hub. The Voyager sled form factor means spare modules fit in standard service inventory trays.
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Z-Wave Mesh Range Extension in Existing Smart Homes
Homeowners with Z-Wave Plus mesh networks that already include locks, sensors, and dimmers can extend coverage by adding a Venstar Explorer thermostat paired with the ACC-VZW1 as an additional mains-powered Z-Wave node. Because the host thermostat is permanently powered from the HVAC transformer, the module acts as a static mesh repeater for nearby battery-powered devices. Each new Explorer host strengthens the Z-Wave Plus mesh and improves network reliability, particularly in basements, attics, or detached garages that previously had weak signal paths.
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Сводка рекомендуемых товаров
Справочные инженерные данные для ACC-VZW1 — сравнение, рекомендации по проектированию и информация о соответствии.
Руководство по выбору
Сравнение с аналогами
| Параметр | Этот товар | ACC-VRF1 | ACC-VWW1 | ACC-VENOM1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Venstar | Venstar | Venstar | Venstar |
| Package / Form Factor | Venstar Voyager accessory sled (internal PCB) | Venstar Voyager accessory sled - same | Venstar Voyager accessory sled - same | Venstar Voyager accessory sled - same |
| Compatible Thermostats | T3700 / T3800 / T3900 / T4700 / T4800 / T4900 | T3700 / T3800 / T3900 / T4700 / T4800 / T4900 | T3700 / T3800 / T3900 / T4700 / T4800 / T4900 | T4700 / T4800 / T4900 (newer Explorer firmware only) |
| Radio Protocol | Z-Wave Plus 908.42 MHz | Venstar proprietary 433 MHz RF (Skyport) | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (Skyport) | Z-Wave Plus 908.42 MHz |
| Power Source | Host thermostat accessory bus | Host thermostat accessory bus | Host thermostat accessory bus | Host thermostat accessory bus |
| Hub Interoperability | SmartThings, Hubitat, Vera, openHAB | Venstar Skyport only | Venstar Skyport only | SmartThings, Hubitat, Vera, openHAB |
| Installation Time | <5 minutes, no wiring | <5 minutes, no wiring | <5 minutes, WPS Wi-Fi setup | <5 minutes, no wiring |
| Region | North America (US Z-Wave 908.42 MHz) | North America (433 MHz) | North America (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz) | North America (US Z-Wave 908.42 MHz) |
Ключевые отличия
- Z-Wave Plus certification with broad hub interoperability (против ACC-VRF1)
- Operates on 908.42 MHz mesh, more reliable than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi in concrete/stone construction (против ACC-VWW1)
- Internal sled form factor, no external antenna or batteries (против ACC-VENOM1)
Заметки по проектированию
Do not attempt to install the ACC-VZW1 on non-Explorer series Venstar thermostats: the accessory port electrical interface is not present on ColorTouch T6900/T7850/T8900 or economy T1100/T2100 models, and the sled connector is keyed to the Explorer wall plate only. Verify host model number against the official compatible list (T3700, T3800, T3900, T4700, T4800, T4900) before purchase. Power down the thermostat at the breaker before insertion to avoid accessory bus hot-plug damage.
Plan Z-Wave mesh coverage before deployment. Wall-mounted thermostats are often placed on interior walls with weak RF paths, and inclusion may fail on the first attempt. Place at least one mains-powered Z-Wave Plus repeater within line-of-sight or one hop of the thermostat location. If inclusion fails repeatedly, test inclusion while standing near the hub before reassembling the wall plate - this isolates RF path issues from connector seating issues.
Confirm the hub region is set to US (908.42 MHz) before commissioning. The ACC-VZW1 ships for North American Z-Wave frequencies only and will not pair with EU (868.42 MHz) or AU (921.42 MHz) hubs. Inventory mixed-SKU shipments separately to prevent accidental cross-region deployment; re-flashing region settings is not supported on Series 500 Z-Wave Plus modules.
Информация о соответствии
RoHS and REACH compliance data was not exposed in the verified distributor web pages; FCC ID, REACH SVHC declaration, and RoHS test certificate should be requested from Venstar or the selling HVAC distributor before deployment in jurisdictions that mandate compliance. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because the ACC-VZW1 is a consumer/HVAC wireless accessory, not an automotive-grade component.
