Intesis KNX User Manual

Gateway for integration of LG air conditioners into KNX TP-

1 (EIB) control systems

Compatible with VRF air conditioners commercialized by LG

Application’s Program Version: 1.4

USER MANUAL

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Important User Information

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Gateway for integration of LG air conditioners into KNX TP-1 (EIB) control systems.

Compatible with VRF air conditioners commercialized by LG.

Application’s Program Version: 1.4

ORDER CODE

LEGACY ORDER CODE

INKNXLGE001R000

LG-RC-KNX-1i

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INDEX

1. Presentation .................................................................................................... 6

2. Connection ...................................................................................................... 7

INKNXLGE001R000 with LG Remote Controller.................................................. 7

3. Configuration and setup .................................................................................... 7

4. ETS Parameters ............................................................................................... 8

General dialog .............................................................................................. 8

4.1.1 LG protocol type ..................................................................................... 9

4.1.2 INKNXLGE001R000 is master in bus (3-wire) .............................................. 9

4.1.3 Send READs for Control_ objects on bus recovery ....................................... 9

4.1.4 Scene to load on bus recovery / startup ................................................... 10

4.1.5 Disallow control from remote controller .................................................... 10

4.1.6 Enable func “Control_ Lock Control Obj” ................................................... 10

4.1.7 Enable func “Operating Hours Counter” .................................................... 11

4.1.8 Enable object “Error Code [2byte]” .......................................................... 11

4.1.9 Enable object “Error Text Code [14byte]” ................................................. 12

Mode Configuration dialog ............................................................................ 12

4.2.1 Indoor unit has HEAT mode .................................................................... 13

4.2.2 Indoor unit has AUTO mode.................................................................... 13

4.2.3 Enable “Mode Cool/Heat” objects ............................................................ 13

4.2.4 Enable PID-Compat. Scaling Mode Objects (for Control) ............................. 13

4.2.5 Enable use of + / - object for Mode ......................................................... 14

4.2.6 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for control) ...................................... 15

4.2.7 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for status)........................................ 15

4.2.8 Enable use of Text object for Mode .......................................................... 15

Special Modes Configuration dialog ................................................................ 16

4.3.1 Enable use of POWER mode .................................................................... 16

4.3.2 Enable use of ECONOMY mode ................................................................ 17

4.3.3 Enable use of ADDITIONAL HEATING mode .............................................. 18

4.3.4 Enable use of ADDITIONAL COOLING mode .............................................. 19

Fan Speed Configuration dialog ..................................................................... 19

4.4.1 Available fanspeeds in Indoor Unit ........................................................... 20

4.4.2 Indoor unit has AUTO fan speed .............................................................. 20

4.4.3 DPT object type for Fan Speed ................................................................ 20

4.4.4 Enable use of +/- object for Fan Speed .................................................... 21

4.4.5 Enable “Fan Speed Man/Auto” objects (for Control and Status) ................... 22

4.4.6 Enable use of bit-type Fan Speed objects (for Control) ............................... 22

4.4.7 Enable use of bit-type Fan Speed objects (for Status) ................................ 22

4.4.8 Enable use of Text object for Fan Speed ................................................... 23

Vanes Up-Down Configuration dialog ............................................................. 23

4.5.1 Indoor unit has U-D Vanes ..................................................................... 23

4.5.2 Indoor unit has Vanes Swirl (for U-D vanes) ............................................. 24

4.5.3 Indoor unit has L-R Vanes ...................................................................... 24

4.5.4 Indoor unit has Vanes Swirl (for U-D vanes) ............................................. 25

Temperature Configuration dialog.................................................................. 25

4.6.1 Periodic sending of “Status_ AC Setp” ...................................................... 25

4.6.2 Transmission of “Status_ AC Ref Temp” ................................................... 26

4.6.3 Enable use of +/- object for Setpoint Temp .............................................. 26

4.6.4 Enable limits on Control_ Setpoint obj ..................................................... 27

4.6.5 Ambient temp. ref. is provided from KNX ................................................. 27

Scene Configuration dialog ........................................................................... 28

4.7.1 Enable use of scenes ............................................................................. 29

4.7.2 Scenes can be stored from KNX bus ........................................................ 29

4.7.3 Enable use of bit objects for scene execution ............................................ 30

4.7.4 Scene “x” preset ................................................................................... 30

Switch-Off Timeouts Configuration dialog ....................................................... 32

4.8.1 Enable use of Open Window / Switch off timeout function .......................... 32

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4.8.2 Enable use of Occupancy function ........................................................... 33

4.8.3 Enable use of SLEEP timeout .................................................................. 36

Binary Input “x” Configuration dialog ............................................................. 36

4.9.1 Enable use of Input “x” .......................................................................... 36

4.9.2 Contact type ......................................................................................... 37

4.9.3 Debounce time ..................................................................................... 37

4.9.4 Disabling function.................................................................................. 37

4.9.5 Function ............................................................................................... 37

5. Specifications ................................................................................................. 45

6. AC Unit Types compatibility ............................................................................. 46

7. Error Codes ................................................................................................... 47

8. Appendix A – Communication Objects Table ...................................................... 49

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1. Presentation

INKNXLGE001R000 allows a complete and natural integration of LG air conditioners with KNX control systems.

Compatible with VRF Series air conditioners commercialized by LG.

Main features:

• Reduced dimensions, quick installation.

• Multiple objects for control and status (bit, byte, characters…) with KNX standard

datapoint types.

• Status objects for every control available.

• Timeout for Open Window and Occupancy. Sleep function also available.

• Control of the AC unit based in the ambient temperature read by the own AC unit, or in

the ambient temperature read by any KNX thermostat.

• AC unit can be controlled simultaneously by the wired remote control of the AC unit and

by KNX.

• Total Control and Monitoring of the AC unit from KNX, including monitoring of AC unit’s

state of internal variables, running hours counter (for filter maintenance control), and error indication and error code.

• Up to 5 scenes can be saved and executed from KNX, fixing the desired combination of

Operation Mode, Set Temperature, Fan Speed, Vane Position and Remote Controller Lock in any moment by using a simple switching.

• Four binary inputs for potential-free contacts provide the possibility to integrate many

types of external devices. Also configurable from ETS, they can be used for switching, dimming, shutter/blind control, and more

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2. Connection

Connection of the INKNXLGE001R000 to the AC indoor unit

The INKNXLGE001R000 can be connected directly to the RYB bus of the indoor unit (no LG remote controller -RC from now on- connected in the RYB bus) or with the LG RC. See connection diagram below.

Figure 2.1 INKNXLGE001R000 connection diagrams

INKNXLGE001R000 with LG Remote Controller

Connection of the INKNXLGE001R000 to the KNX bus:

Disconnect power of the KNX bus. Connect the INKNXLGE001R000 to the KNX TP-1 (EIB) bus using the KNX standard connector (red/grey) of the INKNXLGE001R000, respect polarity.

Reconnect power of the KNX bus, and mains power of the AC unit.

3. Configuration and setup

This is a fully compatible KNX device which must be configured and setup using standard KNX tool ETS.

ETS database for this device can be downloaded from:

https://intesis.com/products/ac-interfaces/lg-gateways/lg-knx-inputs-vrf-lg-rc-knx-1i

Please consult the README.txt file, located inside the downloaded zip file, to find instructions on how to install the database.

Important: Do not forget to select the correct settings of AC indoor unit being connected

to the INKNXLGE001R000. This is in "Parameters" of the device in ETS.

AC Indoor Unit

R Y B

LG bus max length 50 m

Longitud máxima del bus de LG 50 m

GND (3) B Data (2) Y

Power (1) R

Internal electronic

control board

KNX TP-1

(EIB) bus

R Y B

AC Unit

Free potential

binary inputs

COM

IN4 IN3 IN2

IN1

Attention: The LG Type A units do not allow a remote controller and INKNXLGE001R000 device installed together.

Control Panel

(It is not mandatory to have it in the network)

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4. ETS Parameters

When imported to the ETS software for the first time, the gateway shows the following default parameter configuration:

Figure 4.1 Default parameter configuration

With this configuration it’s possible to send On/Off (Control_ On/Off), change the AC Mode (Control_ Mode), the Fan Speed (Control_ Fan Speed) and also the Setpoint Temperature (Control_ Setpoint Temperature). The Status_ objects, for the mentioned Control_ objects, are also available to use if needed. Also objects Status_ AC Return Temp and Status_ Error/Alarm are shown.

Figure 4.2 Default communication objects

General dialog

Inside this parameter’s dialog it is possible to activate or change the parameters shown in the Figure 4.1.

The first field shows the URL where to download the database and the user manual for the product.

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4.1.1 LG protocol type

This parameter is used to differentiate between the Type A and Type B units. Please, leave it in Type B (as per default). 1

4.1.2 INKNXLGE001R000 is master in bus (3-wire)

This parameter changes the gateway’s behavior, being able to program it as master or slave in LG bus.

o If set to “No”, the gateway will work as a slave. o If set to “Yes” the gateway will be master of the bus. It is not necessary to have any

remote controller in this case but, if there are, they must be configured as slaves. The next parameter is also shown when selecting INKNXLGE001R000 as master in LG bus:

Figure 4.3 Parameter detail

➢ Apply “Min Ambient Temp”:

If set to “Yes”, the minimum ambient temperature set on the LG system will apply.

4.1.3 Send READs for Control_ objects on bus recovery

When this parameter is enabled, INKNXLGE001R000 will send READ telegrams for the group addresses associated on its Control_ objects on bus recovery or application reset/start-up.

o If set to “No” the gateway will not perform any action. o If set to “Yes” all Control_ objects with both Transmit (T) and Update (U) flags enabled

will send READs and their values will be updated with the response when received.

Figure 4.3 Parameter detail

➢ Delay before sending READs (sec):

With this parameter, a delay can be configured between 0 and 30 seconds for the READs sent by the Control_ objects. This is to give time enough to other KNX devices on the bus to start-up before sending the READs.

Type A should be use only under very specific circumstances. Contact HMS Networks before selecting A type.

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4.1.4 Scene to load on bus recovery / startup

This parameter executes a selected scene on bus recovery or startup, only if the selected scene has an enabled preset or values previously saved from KNX bus (see Scene Configuration dialog).

If the gateway is disconnected from the indoor unit the scene will not be applied, even when connecting to the indoor unit again.

Figure 4.4 Parameter detail

4.1.5 Disallow control from remote controller

This parameter allows:

1- Having the remote controller always locked, or 2- Decide through a new communication object if the RC is locked or not.

o If set to “Yes” all the actions performed through the remote controller will be disabled. o If set to “No” the remote controller will work as usually. It also appears a new parameter

and the communication object Control_ Lock Remote Control.

Figure 4.5 Communication object and parameter detail

➢ Enable comm obj “Ctrl_ Remote Lock”:

If set to “No” the object will not be shown.

If set to “Yes” the Control_ Lock Remote Control object will appear.

• When a “1” value is sent to this communication object, the remote controller

is locked. To be unlocked a “0” value must be sent. The gateway remembers the last value received even if a KNX bus reset/failure happens.

Important: If an initial scene is enabled and it has as Value for Remote Lock

(unchanged) or unlocked, this would unlock the remote controller because the initial scene has priority over the Control_ Lock Remote Control communication object.

4.1.6 Enable func “Control_ Lock Control Obj”

This parameter shows/hide the Control_ Lock Control Obj communication object which, depending on the sent value, locks or unlocks ALL the Control_ communication objects except itself.

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o If set to “No” the object will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Control_ Lock Control Objects object will appear.

• When a “1” value is sent to this communication object, all the Control_ objects

will be locked. To unlock a “0” value must be sent, as the gateway remembers the last value received even if a KNX bus reset/failure happens.

4.1.7 Enable func “Operating Time Counter”

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Operation Hour Counter and Status_ Operation Sec Counter communication objects which counts the number of operating hours or seconds for the INKNXLGE001R000.

o If set to “No” objects will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Status_ Operation Sec Counter object and an additional parameter for

the Status_ Operation Hour Counter selection will appear.

• These objects can be read and sends its status every time an hour/second is

counted. The gateway keeps that count in memory and the status is sent also after a KNX bus reset/failure. Although this object is marked as a Status_ object it also can be written to update the counter when needed. To reset the counter should be written a “0” value.

Important: This object comes by default without the write (W) flag activated.

If is necessary to write on it, this flag must be activated.

Important: This object will also return its status, every time a value is written,

only if it’s different from the existing one.

Important: If the stored value is 0 hours, the gateway will not send the status

to KNX.

4.1.8 Enable object “Error Code [2byte]”

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Error Code communication object which shows the indoor unit errors, if occurred, in numeric format.

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o If set to “No” the object will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Status_ Error Code [2byte] object will appear.

• This object can be read and also sends the indoor unit error, if occurred, in

numeric format. If a “0” value is shown that means no error.

4.1.9 Enable object “Error Text Code [14byte]”

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Error Text Code communication object which shows the indoor unit errors, if occurred, in text format.

o If set to “No” the object will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Status_ Error Text Code object will appear.

• This object can be read and also sends the indoor unit error, if occurred, in text

format. The errors shown have the same format as at the remote controller and

at the error list from the indoor unit manufacturer. If the object’s value is empty

that means no error.

Mode Configuration dialog

Figure 4.6 Default Mode Configuration dialog

All the parameters in this section are related with the different mode properties and communication objects.

The byte-type communication object for Mode works with the DTP_20.105. Auto mode will be enabled with a “0” value, Heat mode with a “1” value, Cool mode with a “3” value, Fan mode with a “9” value and Dry mode with a “14” value.

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4.2.1 Indoor unit has HEAT mode

This parameter has to be used to indicate if the indoor unit has the heat mode available.

o If set to “No”, the indoor unit doesn’t have the heat mode available. o If set to “Yes”, the infoor unit has the heat mode available.

Important: Read the documentation of your indoor unit to check if it has HEAT mode

available.

4.2.2 Indoor unit has AUTO mode

This parameter has to be used to indicate if the indoor unit has the auto mode available.

o If set to “No”, the indoor unit doesn’t have the auto mode available. o If set to “Yes”, the infoor unit has the auto mode available.

Important: Read the documentation of your indoor unit to check if it has AUTO mode available.

4.2.3 Enable “Mode Cool/Heat” objects

This parameter shows/hides the Control_ and Status_ Mode Cool/Heat communication objects.

o If set to “No” the objects will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Control_ and Status_ Mode Cool/Heat objects will appear.

• When a “1” value is sent to the Control_ communication object, Heat mode

will be enabled in the indoor unit, and the Status_ object will return this value.

• When a “0” value is sent to the Control_ communication object, Cool mode

will be enabled in the indoor unit, and the Status_ object will return this value.

4.2.4 Enable PID-Compat. Scaling Mode Objects (for Control)

This parameter shows/hides the Control_ Mode Cool & On and Control_ Mode Heat & On communication objects.

o If set to “No” the objects will not be shown.

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o If set to “Yes” the Control_ Mode Cool & On and Control_ Mode Heat & On objects will

appear.

• These objects provide compatibility with those KNX thermostats that control

the demand of heating or cooling by using scaling (percentage) objects. In these thermostats, the percentage demand is meant to be applied on a fluid valve of the heating / cooling system.

• INKNXLGE001R000 device does not provide individual control on the internal

parts of the indoor unit (as can be its compressor, refrigerant valves, etc.). Rather, it provides the same level of control as a (user) remote controller.

• Objects “Control_ Mode Cool & On” and “Control_ Mode Heat & On” intend to

bring compatibility between thermostats oriented to the control of custom heating / cooling systems and ready-made AC indoor units, by applying the following logic:

• Whenever a non-zero value (>0%) is received at “Control_ Mode Cool

& On”, indoor unit will switch On in COOL mode.

• Whenever a non-zero value (>0%) is received at “Control_ Mode Heat

& On”, indoor unit will switch On in HEAT mode.

• Latest updated object will define the operating mode

• Indoor unit will switch off only when both objects become zero (0%) –

or when an OFF is requested at object “0. On/Off [DPT_1.001 - 1bit]”

* Important: These objects function is only to send On/Off and Cool/Heat to the indoor

unit. The PID (Inverter system) is calculated by the indoor unit itself. Please consider introducing an appropriate PID configuration to the external KNX thermostat to not interfere the indoor unit PID.

4.2.5 Enable use of + / - object for Mode

This parameter shows/hides the Control_ Mode +/- communication object which lets change the indoor unit mode by using two different datapoint types.

o If set to “No” the object will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Control_ Mode +/- object and a new parameter will appear.

Figure 4.7 Parameter detail

➢ DPT type for +/- Mode Object

This parameter lets choose between the datapoints 0-Up / 1-Down [DPT_1.008] and 0-Decrease / 1-Increase [DPT_1.007] for the Control_ Mode +/- object.

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The sequence followed when using this object is shown below:

Important: Read the documentation of your indoor unit to check if it has HEAT

mode available.

4.2.6 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for control)

This parameter shows/hides the bit-type Control_ Mode objects.

o If set to “No” the objects will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Control_ Mode objects for Auto, Heat, Cool, Fan and Dry will appear.

To activate a mode by using these objects a “1” value has to be sent.

4.2.7 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for status)

This parameter shows/hides the bit-type Status_ Mode objects.

o If set to “No” the objects will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Status_ Mode objects for Auto, Heat, Cool, Fan and Dry will appear.

When enabled, a mode will return a “1” through its bit-type object.

4.2.8 Enable use of Text object for Mode

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Mode Text communication object.

▪ Up / Increase

▪ Down / Decrease

* If available

DRY

AUTO

HEAT*

COOL

FAN

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o If set to “No” the object will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Status_ Mode Text object will appear. Also, in the parameters, will be

shown five text fields, one for each mode, that will let modify the text string displayed by the Status_ Mode Text when changing mode.

Figure 4.8 Parameter detail

Special Modes Configuration dialog

Figure 4.9 Default Special Modes Configuration dialog

The Special Modes can be parameterized through the ETS parameters dialog, and they can be used to give extra functionality.

Important: When executing any of the Special Modes the real state of the indoor unit

will NOT be shown in KNX.

Important: When the predefined time for the Special Mode is finished or a “0” value is

sent to stop it; the previous state will be recovered.

Important: If a value concerning On/Off, Mode, Fan Speed or Setpoint Temperature is

received from KNX while any Special Mode is running (“1”), the Special Mode will stop and the previous state will be recovered. The value received will be also applied then.

Important: If a value concerning On/Off, Mode, Fan Speed or Setpoint Temperature is

modified through the remote controller, the Special Mode will stop WITHOUT recovering the previous state. Then the real indoor unit state will be shown in KNX including the new value received through the remote controller.

4.3.1 Enable use of POWER mode

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This parameter shows/hides the Control_ Power Mode and Status_ Power Mode communication objects. The Power Mode lets change the Setpoint Temperature and the Fan Speed within a given period of time.

o If set to “No” the objects will not be shown. o If set to “Yes” the Control_ Power Mode and Status_ Power Mode objects and new

parameters will appear.

Figure 4.10 Parameter detail

• When a “1” value is sent to the Control_ communication object Power Mode

will be enabled, and the Status_ object will return this value.

• When a “0” value is sent to the Control_ communication object, Power Mode

will be disabled, and the Status_ object will return this value.

Important: This mode will ONLY work if the indoor unit is both turned on and

in a Heat, Cool, Auto-Heat or Auto-Cool Mode.

➢ Action time for this mode (minutes):

Duration of Power Mode, in minutes, once started.

➢ Setpoint delta increase (HEAT) or decrease (COOL) – in Celsius:

Number of degrees Celsius that will increase in Heat Mode, or decrease in Cool Mode, while in Power Mode.

➢ Fan Speed for this mode:

Fan Speed that will be set in the unit while in Power Mode.

4.3.2 Enable use of ECONOMY mode

This parameter shows/hides the Control_ Econo Mode and Status_ Econo Mode communication objects. The Econo Mode lets change the Setpoint Temperature and the Fan Speed within a given period of time.

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