"remove any node" what does it do?

Looking for information about the button “remove any node” witch is located in the developer web page

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In Developer Tools
Understanding Node Removal

  1. Types of Nodes:

Dead Nodes: These are devices that were once active but are now non-responsive. They can often be removed through the Homey app by accessing the device settings and selecting the remove option.

Unknown Nodes: These nodes are recognized by the Z-Wave controller but are not identifiable by Homey. They may not have a direct remove option available in the interface, complicating their deletion.

  1. Using Developer Tools:

In the Homey Developer Tool, users can attempt to remove unknown nodes by navigating to the Z-Wave section and looking for options to manage these nodes. If a node is unreachable, it may be possible to mark it as such and then access removal options through a dropdown menu.

The process often involves refreshing the page or utilizing a “heal” function before attempting removal, as this can sometimes enable the removal option for nodes that were previously greyed out.

  1. Cautions:

It is crucial to ensure that you are not removing active nodes, as this would require re-adding those devices to your network, which can be cumbersome.