An alpha version of the CTT will be demonstrated and tested at the
Z-Wave Developer Forum in Anaheim, CA this week. A beta version will be
available to Z-Wave Alliance members in early December and version 1.0
will become available early next year.
Per Nathanaelson, Zensys CEO, commented, “The CTT is testimony to the
high value the Z-Wave Alliance provides to its members less than one
year since its inception. The introduction of the CTT will not only
further increase Z-Wave’s strength in interoperability, but also
enhance its attractiveness for OEMs by reducing the effort, cost and
time to market.”
In addition to the CTT, the Z-Wave Alliance announces the introduction
of Verification Tests as part of Z-Wave Certification. The Z-Wave logo
is awarded based on a process that remains centered around
self-certification performed by the Z-Wave Alliance members. This
self-certification process is further strengthened by the addition of a
Verification Test step that replaces the previous less formal testing
process of all Z-Wave products.
Verification testing is performed by authorized Z-Wave Test Partners.
ControlTest LC (Provo, UT) is appointed as the first Z-Wave Test
Partner. The cost for Verification Testing will be covered by the
Z-Wave Certification fee. Despite the addition of the Verification Test
step, the current Z-Wave Certification fee of $750 will not be
increased. By streamlining the overall certification process, the
entire duration of certification – including the new Verification
testing – is expected to be reduced to just 5-10 working days.
“We welcome Verification testing as it reduces the risk of
non-compliant products coming to market and thereby helps to secure the
investment of all Z-Wave OEMs,” said Yan Rodriguez, Director, Home
Networking and Access Systems, Wayne-Dalton. “The fact that the low
Z-Wave Certification Fee will not be increased, despite full test
coverage, is an added benefit for new Alliance members and clearly a
sign for Z-Wave’s high level of maturity.”
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