Z-Pi 7 is a daughterboard designed to be installed directly atop the Raspberry platform. It has been designed to enable software developers to bring custom automation solutions to market without having to co-develop unique hardware alongside their software. Once connected to a Raspberry, it exposes developers to the full Z-Wave API including 700 series Z-Wave.

Compatible with both Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Zero, Z-Pi 7 physically connects to the Rasberry’s GPIO port. Its small footprint means that it can be wrapped in any Raspberry case to offer a seamless, all-in-one gateway.

Z-Pi 7 is part of Aeotec’s range of turnkey hardware designed to enable solutions makers to build automation solutions without developing custom hardware.

What makes it special

1. Turnkey gateway-hardware development solution.
   Z-Pi 7 offers the quickest time-to-market for hardware developers, the most seamless installation, and the most reliable platform upon which to build a professional solution dependent on Z-Wave.
2. Made for professional solutions.
   With Aeotec’s Gen7 technology serving as its foundation and its compatibility with Z-Wave Plus V2 (700 series), Z-Stick 7 has been engineered for professional solutions which want to utilise the advantages of those technology including faster, more secure, and more reliable wireless communication.
3. Full Z-Wave compatibility.
   Z-Pi 7 fully enables Z-Wave Plus connectivity that is compatible with all Z-Wave versions from 100 series through to the 700 series. With the latter, it enables SmartStart and S2-security natively. 

Specifications

• Z-Wave Chip: EFR32ZG14
• Z-Wave Version: Series 700 and Gen7
• Security: S2 native
• QR Code Inclusion: SmartStart native
• Z-Wave SDK: 7.11.0 or later
• Power Supply: GPIO DC 3,3V
• Max Operating Current: 75mA 
• Sensitivity of the RF receiver: 
• US:
• TX Power: +9,3 dBm
• RX sensitivity: -97.5 dBm 
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 40°F to 104°F
• Storage Temperature: -20 C to 70 C / -04°F to 158°F
• Product Dimensions: 42 x 35 x 12 mm / 1,65 x 1,37 x 0,47 Inch
• Known compatibilities:
• Tested to be compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 and up
• Tested to be compatible with Orange Pi Zero
• Operating Distance: 
• US:
• More than 70 m / 230 ft indoor
• Up to 200 m / 500 ft outdoors

More information

Aeotec maintains Z-Pi 7 user guide. and setup information at that link.

You may also be interested to learn more about Aeotec Gen7 and 700 series Z-Wave at those links. Further information on SmartStart and S2 security is available at each respective link.

Gateway compatibility please check aeotec.com/z-wave-gateways here.