IntesisBox IS-IR-KNX-1i User Manual

IntesisBox

IS-IR-KNX-1i v1.0

User's Manual

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

Compatible with AC units, of most AC brands, provided with an IR receiver.

Application’s Program Version: 1.0

Order Code: IS-IR-KNX-1i

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Table of Contents

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

2 Quick setup .............................................................................................................................................. 7

3 Device Installation ................................................................................................................................... 8

Location selection ............................................................................................................................... 8

Connection to IR and location ............................................................................................................ 9

Connection to KNX ........................................................................................................................... 11

Binary Input connection .................................................................................................................... 12

4 Configuration and setup ........................................................................................................................ 14

5 ETS Parameters and Configuration ...................................................................................................... 15

General configuration ....................................................................................................................... 16

5.1.1 AC brand ................................................................................................................................ 16

5.1.2 Model ...................................................................................................................................... 16

5.1.3 Delay before sending initial “Read” telegrams ....................................................................... 16

5.1.4 Scene to execute on bus recovery / startup........................................................................... 17

5.1.5 Enable “lock control” objects .................................................................................................. 17

5.1.6 Enable func “Operation time objects” ..................................................................................... 17

5.1.7 RGB LED mode ..................................................................................................................... 18

AC supported features ..................................................................................................................... 18

Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 19

5.3.1 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for control) .................................................................. 19

5.3.2 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for status).................................................................... 19

5.3.3 Enable use of + / - object for Mode ........................................................................................ 20

5.3.4 Enable use of Text object for Mode ....................................................................................... 20

Fan Speed ........................................................................................................................................ 21

5.4.1 DPT object type for fan speed ............................................................................................... 21

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

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

5.4.4 Enable use of +/- object for Fan Speed ................................................................................. 23

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

Up-Down vanes configuration dialog ............................................................................................... 24

5.5.1 DPT object type for Vane Up-Down ....................................................................................... 24

5.5.2 Enable use of bit-type Vane U-D objects (for Control) ........................................................... 25

5.5.3 Enable use of bit-type Vane U-D objects (for Status) ............................................................ 25

5.5.4 Enable use of +/- obj for Vane Up-Down ............................................................................... 26

5.5.5 Enable use of Text object for Vane U-D ................................................................................ 26

Left-Right vanes configuration dialog ............................................................................................... 27

5.6.1 DPT object type for Vane Left-Right ...................................................................................... 27

5.6.2 Enable use of bit-type Vane L-R objects (for Control) ........................................................... 28

5.6.3 Enable use of bit-type Vane U-D objects (for Status) ............................................................ 28

5.6.4 Enable use of +/- obj for Vane Left-Right ............................................................................... 29

5.6.5 Enable use of Text object for Vane U-D ................................................................................ 29

Temperature configuration dialog..................................................................................................... 30

5.7.1 Set Point - Enable use of +/- obj for Setp Temp .................................................................... 30

5.7.2 Set Point - Enable limits on Control_ Setpoint obj ................................................................. 31

5.7.3 Set Point - Periodic sending time ........................................................................................... 31

5.7.4 Ambient - Transmission of “Status_ AC Ret Temp” ............................................................... 31

5.7.5 Ambient - Periodic sending time ............................................................................................ 31

Scene Configuration dialog .............................................................................................................. 32

5.8.1 Enable use of scenes ............................................................................................................. 32

5.8.2 Scenes can be saved from KNX ............................................................................................ 32

5.8.3 Enable use of bit-field objects for save .................................................................................. 33

5.8.4 Enable use of bit-field objects for execute ............................................................................. 33

5.8.5 Scene “x” preset ..................................................................................................................... 34

Enable use of Open Window ............................................................................................................ 35

Enable use of Occupancy function ............................................................................................. 36

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Binary Input “x” configuration dialogs ......................................................................................... 38

5.11.1 Enable use of Input “x” ........................................................................................................... 38

5.11.2 Contact type ........................................................................................................................... 39

5.11.3 Debounce time ....................................................................................................................... 39

5.11.4 Disabling function ................................................................................................................... 39

5.11.5 Function.................................................................................................................................. 39

6 Electrical and Mechanical features ........................................................................................................ 40

7 List of compatible AC indoor units. ........................................................................................................ 41

8 Appendix A – Communication Objects Table ........................................................................................ 42

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1 Presentation

IntesisBox® IS-IR-KNX-1i allows monitoring and control of Air Conditioners from KNX installations.

Compatible with most AC units with an IR receiver.

Great flexibility of integration into your KNX projects. Configuration is made directly from ETS, the database of the device comes with a complete set of communication objects allowing, from a simple and quick integration using the basic objects, allowing a simple and quick integration.

Main features:

• Reduced dimensions and quick installation.

• Includes a USB connector for fast programming download.

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

• Status objects for every control available.

• Special Modes available (Power, Economy, Additional Heating and Additional Cooling).

• 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.

• 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.

• AC unit can be controlled simultaneously by the remote controller of the AC unit and by KNX.

• 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.

• Two binary inputs for potential-free contacts provide the possibility to integrate many types of external

devices for window status control (window contacts) and occupancy (presence sensor

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2 Quick setup

Figure 2.1 IS-IR-KNX-1i integration example

1. Check the interface location that best fits the installation (section 3.1)

2. Connect the interface to the KNX bus.

3. Download the ETS database for this product, import it and add it to the current ETS project.

4. Access the parameter section of the IntesisBox device. Notice that parameters for this interface are configured through a specific plugin (section 5).

5. Select the communication objects to be used and other parameters. This step can be omitted if working with the default objects and parameters.

6. Save the configuration file and download the application program.

7. Close the plugin and apply changes when asked.

8. Link the group address from the communication object of the KNX device with the communication object inside the IntesisBox interface.

9. Download the ETS parameters as with any other standard KNX device.

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3 Device Installation

Location selection

Determining that the IntesisBox device will be working as expected in the installation location is an important stage. In order to determine the best location for your IntesisBox device, use the Wireless Controller (the one of your AC unit).

When selecting the installation location, please keep in mind that the IntesisBox device has 2 IR emitters and 1 IR receiver. The 2 emitters increase the installation possibilities allowing many different suitable positions for the device location. On the other hand, the receiver offers the possibility to get the feedback from the IR wireless remote controller so the KNX status objects can be updated with that feedback.

Figure 3.1 IR emitters and IR receiver location

IR reception area

IR transmission area

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Connection to IR and location

There is no special requirement to match the IR receiver and the IntesisBox IS-IR-KNX-1i interface. Simply select your model from the list present in the plugin. If your AC unit is not present, please check the compatibility list as in section 7. You can find more information about the IR configuration in section 5.

IntesisBox IS-IR-KNX-1i can be installed in many different locations.

A) Side-by-side with the AC unit B) In front of the AC unit

C) Under the AC unit D) Desktop position

Figure 3.2 IR emitters and IR receiver location

Case A: Installed side-by-side with the AC unit. In that case, the signal will travel from the IntesisBox device to

the AC unit tacking advantage of the rebounds on the floor or other furniture present in the room.

IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that some furniture and materials (carpets, curtains, glass,

metal…) may affect on the IR communication.

NOTE: The IntesisBox device has 2 IR emitters pointing at 2 different locations. Considering this and IR reflections, valid locations for the IntesisBox device may be many and very different depending on each installation. Check section 3.1 for more information.

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Case B: Installed in front of the AC unit. In that case, the signal will travel from the IntesisBox device directly to the AC unit.

Case C: Installed below the AC unit. In that case, the signal will travel from the IntesisBox device to the AC unit tacking advantage of the rebounds on the wall in front of it or other furniture present in the room.

Case D: If you want to place the device on your desktop or any other horizontal surface, please consider the sketch below. In this case, the signal will travel directly from the IntesisBox device to the AC unit.

Figure 3.3 Desktop mounted position

In order not to produce marks or scratches on the surface and also to improve the device stability, you can use the rubber dumpers included in the package. Please, check Figure 3.4.

Figure 3.4 Rubber dumpers location

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Connection to KNX

IntesisBox device needs to be connected directly through a KNX TP-1 bus. To get access to the KNX connector, remove the screw as seen in Figure 3.5.

Figure 3.5 Top lid release and KNX connection

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

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

Setscrew

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Binary Input connection

IntesisBox IS-IR-KNX.1i interface is equipped with a Binary Input from factory. To use the built-in binary input in all the IR WIFI Controllers, a standard 3,5mm stereo jack connector is required.

Connections will be as in the image below.

Figure 3.6 Binary Input connection

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please, note that you can only connect a presence sensor or a window contact

simultaneously. Both sensors cannot work together at same time. Before proceeding, please check the technical specification of the binary input below:

OPTION 1: PRESENCE DETECTOR

OPTION 2: WINDOW CONTACT

STEREO JACK

(3,5 mm)

BINARY INPUT

CONNECTOR

KNX INPUT

CONNECTOR

RIGHT

CHANNEL

COMMON

RIGHT

COMMON

LEFT (not used)

Potential free binary input

Signal cable length: 5m unshielded, may be extended up to 20m with twisted Compliant with the following standards:

IEC61000-4-2: level 4 – 15kV (air discharge) - 8kV (contact discharge) MIL STD 883E-Method 3015-7: class 3B

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Once you are sure your installation is compliant with the specifications, please check the presence sensor or window contact you would like to use. Basically, sensors only need to be equipped with a potential free external contact. No matter if the contact is NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally closed) as you will be able to configure the contact type (NO or NC) of your sensor in the settings of the Binary Input function (Go to Settings menu in the IntesisBox WEB Site).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please, note that IS-IR-KNX-1i interface will only react if the contact of your sensor is opened or closed. In the case of the presence sensor, the installer needs to decide the specific settings of the presence sensor to be applied. IntesisBox will be not responsible of the incorrect settings or incorrect installations.

Recommendation: In some presence sensors or window contacts it is possible to setup a delay time to the external contact. As you will see in this manual, IntesisBox Settings allow the user to setup a timer before starting with the configured actions. Anyway, we recommend to setup a certain delay time in your presence sensor or window contact to prevent continuous contact changes in a very short period of time.

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4 Configuration and setup

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

Before starting with the configuration, please make sure that the binary inputs (if used) and the USB cable are properly connected to the interface. Make sure as well, that the interface is connected to the KNX bus to allow the proper download of the KNX programming.

In order to proceed with the configuration and set up, it is recommended to follow instructions next:

1. Download and install the latest version of the ETS data base (section 5).

2. Open the product’s plugin and make sure that the catalog is in its last available version (section 5).

3. Select your AC brand and model (section 5.1).

4. Download the infrared configuration to the IntesisBox pushing on the “Download IR parameters”. NOTE: Check the current connection to the IntesisBox. Notice that in order to send the Infrared

configuration, you can use the standard KNX connection (the same used to program the device) or a USB connection.

USB connection is faster than KNX connection. Notice that this is only available for the infrared configuration settings.

5. Proceed with the rest of AC unit settings and other parameters.

6. Proceed with the KNX programming.

7. Download the programming to the interface as any other KNX device.

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5 ETS Parameters and Configuration

The IntesisBox IS-IR-KNX-1i interface is configured through ETS. General KNX parameters, such as the physical address, group addresses or DPTs can be configured as usual using the ETS interface. For the specific AC unit configuration and IR communication, the use of the specific plugin included in the ETS database is required.

ETS database for this device can be downloaded from:

https://www.intesisbox.com/intesis/product/media/IS-IR-KNX-1i_ETS_database.zip

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

Once the database is imported, the plugin can be accessed when editing parameters. To get access to parameters edition, click on the Parameter tab, located in the project screen, and then press the specific parameter dialog.

Figure 5.1 ETS Project managing and plugin screen

Remember that before start using the IntesisBox interface along with the AC unit, you need to set up at least the brand and type of you AC unit. Check section 5.1 for more information about it.

IMPORTANT: Please, update the Catalogue before proceeding with the device configuration and programming. The laptop where ETS is running shall have Internet connection to update the catalogue.

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