FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite

🧠⚡ FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite

FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite (HC3L) is a central control unit of the SHE system, which acts as a superior controller for running Quick Apps, device communication and operational data processing.
The unit is designed as an economical, compact and stable solution for smaller installations where emphasis is not placed on high computational power.

💼 Business Presentation

FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite represents an ideal entry point to the SHE system for customers who require reliable control, monitoring and basic automation, but do not need full-featured SPOT energy management.
The unit allows flexible system expansion using Quick Apps and Z-Wave devices according to the specific needs of the installation.

📊 Data Analysis and Processing

For clear visualization, working with measurement history, and graphs we recommend integration with SCADA Mervis.

🏠 Suitable Uses

• basic energy management
• monitoring energy consumption and production
• using surpluses from PV to maximize the use of self-generated energy (DHW, Wallbox, basic energy management, overflow-free mode)

🧠 Performance and Quick Apps

• Up to 10 Quick Apps (QA) in normal operation - of which 8 user positions and 2 system positions reserved for system operation.
• Recommended up to 40 Z-Wave devices within one installation
• Stable operation of basic QA applications of the SHE system
• Suitable for monitoring and basic control of technologies

The stated values represent recommended load to maintain system stability and fast user interface responsiveness.

⚠️ Performance Limitations

Important Notice:
FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite is not designed for full SPOT energy management of electricity purchase and sale.
The unit does not have sufficient computational power for demanding SPOT management algorithms (15min/60min market, production prediction, dynamic real-time optimization).

🔌 Connectivity

Basic unit connection to the network is via Wi-Fi.
In case of demand for wired connection (LAN), the unit can be expanded using official accessories: LAN kit for FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite

📦 Package Contents

• FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite (HC3L)
• USB Power Adapter
• Micro USB Cable

⚙️ Technical Information (Brief)

• Processor: ARM (optimized for low power consumption)
• Wireless Communication: Z-Wave Plus (700 series)
• Network Connection: Wi-Fi / LAN (optionally via adapter)
• Local data processing – no cloud service required
• Silent operation – fanless

🧩 Role in the SHE System

FIBARO Home Center 3 Lite is a universal control unit that serves as a platform for running applications and automations.
By itself, it does not contain any predefined control logic – all functions are implemented through applications.

The unit can also be used standalone – the user can add their own Z-Wave devices and create scenes and automations directly in the Fibaro environment, without the need to use SHE system applications.

To use the features of the SHE system (energy management, optimization logic, technology control), it is necessary to install Quick Apps of the SHE system.

Overview of SHE system QA applications  |  Assemblies (complete solutions)