ZEN57 240V XS Relay Advanced Settings

Here is a full list of advanced settings (parameters) for ZEN57 240V XS Relay.

Some parameters may be added in later firmware updates; you can view the change log for the ZEN57 here .

LED Indicator

Parameter 1: Choose if you want the LED to indicate the on/off status of the load or if you want it to remain on or off at all times.

Values: 0 – LED always off; 1 – LED on when load on, LED off when load off. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

On/Off Status After Power Failure

Parameter 2: Set the on off status for the relay after power failure.

Values: 0 – always off once restored; 1 – always on once restored; 2 – remembers and restores status. Default: 2

Size: 1 byte dec

Status Report Type

Parameter 3: Choose physical (wall switch) and Z-Wave triggers for the relay to send a status change report to the hub.

Values: 0 – Binary Switch reports for Z-Wave control and Basic Reports for wall switch control; 1 – Binary Switch reports for both Z-Wave and wall switch control. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

Scene Control

Parameter 4: Enable or disable scene control functionality for quick double tap triggers.

Values: 0 – scene control disabled; 1 – scene control enabled. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

Input Type

Parameter 5: Choose the wall switch or input type you want to connect to the relay.

Values:

0 – automatic detection
1 – toggle switch (state changes whenever the switch is toggled)
2 – momentary push button
3 – toggle switch (light on when the switch is toggled up, light off when the switch is toggled down)
4 – leak alarm (water sensor)
5 – heat alarm
6 – motion alert
7 – open/close alert (door sensor)
8 – CO alarm
9 – CO2 alarm
10 – on/off report (dry contact switch/sensor) *scroll to the Choosing the Correct Input Type (Parameter 5) section below for more information on when to use this setting.

Default: 0.

If you have selected a value between 4-10, exclude and re-include the device to have a child device created for the input type of your choice.

Size: 1 byte dec

NOTE: When the relay is first powered, the default settings should auto-detect the external switch type after it has been toggled once. If auto-detect fails to detect the proper input type and you are using a hub that does not provide access to the advanced settings, you can also manually configure the external switch type: Quickly press the Z-Wave Button 5 times within 2 seconds. The relay will enter into a switch type selecting mode. The LED will flash in green to indicate the switch type it should connect: Flash once every 2 seconds – Toggle Switch; Flash twice every 2 seconds – Momentary Switch; Flash 3 times every 2 seconds – Toggle switch with fixed actions (NO/NC Switch).

When in the switch type selecting mode, press the Z-Wave Button ONCE in sequence to shift the switch types.

After the switch type matches the external switch you have connected, press and hold the Z-Wave Button for more than 1 second to confirm the selection. If the selection is not confirmed in 30 seconds, the Relay will exit the switch type selecting mode.

Inclusion From Switch

Parameter 6: Enable or disable the ability to put the ZEN57 into inclusion / exclusion mode from the connected wall switch by toggling it 3 times quickly. Each toggle is an up-down sequence.

Values: 0 – Disable inclusion from switch; 1 – Enable inclusion from switch. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

Auto Turn-Off Timer

Parameter 7: Use this parameter to enable or disable the auto turn-off timer function (the time after which you want the relay to automatically turn off once it has been turned on). Auto-off timer will automatically turn the relay off after x seconds once it has been turned on.

Values: 0 – Timer disabled; 1-2678400 (seconds). Default: 0.

Size: 4 byte dec

Auto Turn-On Timer

Parameter 8: Use this parameter to enable or disable the auto turn-on timer function (the time after which you want the relay to automatically turn on once it has been turned off). Auto-on timer will automatically turn the relay on after x seconds once it has been turned off.

Values: 0 – Timer disabled; 1-2678400 (seconds). Default: 0.

Size: 4 byte dec

Relay Control (Smart Bulb Mode)

Parameter 9: Enable or disable physical and Z-Wave on/off control. Disable both physical switch / button and Z-Wave control for smart bulbs (use central scene triggers). Scene control and other functionality will still be available from the connected wall switch.

Values: 0 – Disable control from switch and button; 1 – Enable switch, button, and Z-Wave control; 2 – Disable switch, button, and Z-Wave control. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

Relay Type (NO/NC)

Parameter 10: Choose if you'd like the relay to act as a normally open (on when the circuit is closed, off when the circuit it open), or a normally closed relay (off when the circuit is closed, on when the circuit it open).

Values: 0 – NO (normally open); 1 – NC (normally closed). Default: 0.

Size: 1 byte dec

Input Trigger

Parameter 11: Choose if you’d like the connected input (wall switch or other type of input) to trigger the load connected to the relay or if you want to use the input reports for monitoring only and separate the output from the input.

Values: 0 – Input trigger enabled; 1 – Input trigger disabled. Default: 0.

Size: 1 byte dec

Scene Control Multi-Tap

Parameter 12: Disable multi-tap scene control so that only single taps from the connected wall switch report via central scene. Once this functionality is disabled, double taps, held, released, 3-tap, 4-tap, and 5-tap events will be ignored and won't be reported to the hub. The inclusion and exclusion 3-toggle functionality from the external switch will also be disabled.

Values: 0 – multi-tap for scene control disabled; 1 – multi-tap for scene control enabled. Default: 1.

Size: 1 byte dec

Reversed Reports For Input

Parameter 13: Reverse the reported values for your selected input type (value 1). Expert users only. See manual for details.
NOTE: This will not affect the relay behavior if you leave the input linked to the output (parameter 11). It will still trigger the relay to turn on when the circuit is closed, regardless of the reported value. This setting only affects the reports displayed in the hub for the input and does not affect the relay (output) behavior.

Values: 0 – values reported as normally open, not reversed; 1 – input values reversed. Default: 0.

Size: 1 byte dec

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Choosing the Correct Input Type (Parameter 5)

Parameter 5 determines how the relay responds to a switch or sensor connected to the yellow and brown pigtail wires. This allows you to customize the behavior of the module based on your wiring and automation needs.

Input Type Options

0 – Automatic detection
The relay will attempt to identify whether the connected device is a toggle or momentary switch. This is the default setting.

1 – Toggle switch (state change toggle)
Use this if you’re using a standard toggle or paddle switch. The load will turn on or off whenever the switch changes position.

2 – Momentary push button
Use this for a button that springs back to its original position. Pressing the button toggles the relay on or off.

3 – Toggle switch (position-controlled)
Use this when you want the switch to directly reflect the load state: up for on, down for off.

4–9 – Sensor input modes
These values create a dedicated child sensor device in your hub, allowing you to use the input strictly for status reporting. Use these when you’re connecting a dry contact sensor (not a switch) and do not want the input to control the load. Values:

4 – Leak alarm
5 – Heat alarm
6 – Motion alert
7 – Open/close sensor
8 – CO alarm
9 – CO2 alarm

10 – On/off report only (status monitoring)
Use this when you want to monitor the state of a connected switch or contact sensor, without allowing that input to control the load.

This setting:

Creates a separate on/off child device in your Z-Wave hub that reflects the state of the connected input
Allows that status to be used in automations or scenes
Does not affect the relay output (load control is separate)
Enables use of association groups for the input (if supported)

Use this when:

You want to track switch or sensor status for automations
The input device is acting as a trigger only, not for controlling power
You're using a dry contact input like a mechanical pushbutton, door contact, or low-voltage sensor

Important:
When using values 4–10 for Parameter 5, you must also change Parameter 11 to disable the input’s control of the relay.

Disabling Input Trigger (Parameter 11)

Parameter 11 determines whether the input (switch or sensor) will control the relay's output. If you are using the input for monitoring only (values 4–10 in Parameter 5), you should disable the trigger function.

Value 0 – Input trigger enabled (default)
The input will turn the load on or off based on its state.
Value 1 – Input trigger disabled
The input will only report its status to the hub, and will not affect the load.

This setting ensures the load remains separate from the input. Automations and hub rules can still use the input state for logic, but the relay itself will not react to the physical input.

Setup Summary:

If you want a switch to control the load → Use Parameter 5 values 1–3 and keep Parameter 11 set to 0.
If you want to monitor a switch or sensor without controlling the load → Use Parameter 5 values 4–10 and set Parameter 11 to 1.
For values 4–10, always exclude and re-include the device after setting these parameters to ensure the child device is created properly in your Z-Wave hub.

These flexible input and trigger settings allow you to use the ZEN57 as either a smart relay, a sensor bridge, or both—depending on how you configure the parameters.

Associations

Group 1: Lifeline Group communication with up to 5 devices. This device will send BASIC REPORT and SWITCH BINARY REPORT to Group 1

Group 2: On/Off Control: This device will send BASIC SET command to Group 2 with up to 5 devices for On/Off control when the status changes. Supported when Parameter 5 is set to a values 0-9.

Group 3: EP2 On/Off Control: This device will send BASIC SET command to Group 3 (for EP2) with up to 5 devices for On/Off control when the status changes. Supported when Parameter 5 is set to a value of 10.

You can set direct association to have the relay control another Z-Wave device independently of the hub by using Group 2 or Group 3. Not every hub exposes direct association settings in the interface so please check with your system provider for details.

Manual Control

Inclusion / Exclusion: 3x clicks on the Z-Wave button. The LED indicator flashes green while processing. Successful: solid green LED for 2 seconds. Failed: Solid red for 2 seconds.

Factory Reset: Click the Z-Wave button once and immediately after, press and hold the button for 15 seconds. The LED indicator will flash during the process and turn red for 3 seconds to confirm successful reset.

Manual Selection of External Switch:

Quickly press the Z-Wave Button 5 times within 2 seconds. The relay will enter into a switch type selecting mode. The LED will flash in green to indicate the switch type it should connect: Flash once every 2 seconds – Toggle Switch; Flash twice every 2 seconds – Momentary Switch; Flash 3 times every 2 seconds – Toggle switch with fixed actions (NO/NC Switch); Flash 4 times every 2 seconds – 3-way impulse control.

When in the switch type selecting mode, press the Z-Wave Button ONCE in sequence to shift the switch types.

Supported Command Classes

ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
TRANSPORT_SERVICE_V2
SECURITY_2_V1
SUPERVISION_V1
APPLICATION_STATUS_V1
BASIC_V2
SWITCH_BINARY_V2
CONFIGURATION_V4
ASSOCIATION_V2
ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO_V3
MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V3
VERSION_V3
MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2

DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_V1
POWERLEVEL_V1
FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V5
CENTRAL_SCENE_V3s
INDICATOR_V3