Velleman VMB1TSW User Manual

VMB1TSW

Temperature sensor module

for the Velbus system

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 3

CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................................... 3

VELBUS CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................... 5

OVERVIEW SENSOR MODULE .................................................................................................... 7

EMBEDDING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .............................................................................. 8

EMBEDDING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TOGETHER WITH A CONTROLLER ...................... 9

OVERVIEW HEATING INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 10

WIRING ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the temperature sensor VMB1TS ............................................................................................................ 11

Connecting the temperature controller VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W) ............................................................................ 11

Relay cabinet wiring ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Terminator .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Addressing .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

LED INDICATION ......................................................................................................................... 13

Anti-freeze, night, day or comfort mode ..................................................................................................................... 13

Cooling or heating mode ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Air-conditioner or heater active ................................................................................................................................... 14

OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 15

SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................... 16

Preset range ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

Protecting the circulation pump and/or heating valves ............................................................................................... 16

Time statistics ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Minimum and maximum temperature ......................................................................................................................... 17

Differential thermostat ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Factory settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

CONFIGURING THE OUTPUTS .................................................................................................. 18

REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 19

SWITCHING TO ANTI FREEZE MODE THROUGH WINDOW CONTACTS ............................... 20

DIFFERENTIAL THERMOSTAT .................................................................................................. 21

The passage automatically 3° cooler than the office .................................................................................................. 22

Passive cooling of a bedroom .................................................................................................................................... 23

DESCRIPTION

The sensor module can be used to measure and send temperatures over the Velbus-system. In combinatio n with a relay module (VMB4RYNO / VMB4RYLD or VMB1RY) a thermostat can be set-up to control a heating or cooling installation. Setting the comfort, day, night or anti-freeze mode can be done via the local pushbutton of with pushbuttons that are connected to the Velbus. Different sensors can be configured and controlled from a remote location through a temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) or via a PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS or VMBRSUSB) and the Velbus link software. The temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) can also include program instructions to control different sensors.

CHARACTERISTICS

 Temperature range of the sensor: -10° to 63.5°C (14° to 146°F)  precision after calibration:

 ±0.5°C at 25°C  ±1°C between -10°C and 63.5°C

 Resolution: 0.0625°C  Hysteresis: 0°C to 15.5°C (interval of 0.5°C)  Possibility to automatically send the ambient temperature over the Velbus  Registration of minimum and maximum temperature  Registration on-time of heater/air-conditioner  Thermostat function for cooling or heating  In combination with a second sensor a differential thermostat can be created  Range:

 heating function: -32°C to 54°C in steps of 0.5°C (default settings: 5° to 30°)  cooling function: -32°C to 54°C in steps of 0.5°C (default settings: 16° to 36°C)

 Relay steering via Velbus for:

 heating  fast heating/cooling  heating boiler in day mode  cooling  steering circulation pump  alarm at low temperature  alarm at high temperature

 Cycling protection delay on heating and cooling outputs (minimum on/off switching delay): 1 minute defaul t (can be

switched off or set in multiples of minutes via Velbuslink software)

 Selectable unjamming function for the circulation pump and/or heating valves (min. 1 minute/day on)  Control:

 local pushbutton  remotely via pushbuttons connected to the Velbus  via temperature controller VMB1TC / VMB1TCW  through Velbus program instructions

 Local control for switching between:

 comfort mode  day mode  night mode  safeguard mode (anti-freeze)

 Possibility to prevent (lock) local control  Control through pushbuttons connected to the Velbus to:

 set the module to comfort temperature  set the module to day temperature  set the module to night temperature  set the module to safeguard temperature (anti-freeze)  set the thermostat to heating  set the thermostat to cooling  lock the local control  unlock the local control

 Heating can be set in anti freeze mode through window contacts conne cted to the Velbus when a window is opened  Feedback to the pushbutton modules to update the LED status

Can be programmed without the aid of a PC

  Simple learning process by pressing the desired pushbuttons while in learning mode

 Storage capacity of 10 different pushbuttons per control function  LED indications for:

 thermostat function for cooling  comfort mode  day mode  night mode  heater/air-conditioning status  power supply voltage  receiving/transmitting data over the Velbus

 Settings for:

 the desired temperature  the desired comfort temperature for heating  the desired day temperature for heating  the desired night temperature for heating  the anti-freeze safeguard temperature  the heating limit (upper limit of the heating preset range)  the desired comfort temperature for cooling  the desired day temperature for cooling  the desired night temperature for cooling  the lower limit of the cooling preset range  the upper limit of the cooling preset range  the hysteresis  calibration of the sensor  the temperature difference for fast heating/cooling or for the differential thermostat  the low temperature alarm (alarm when temperature drops below this value)  the high temperature alarm (alarm when temperature rises above this value)  the duration of temporary mode: from 1 to 65.279 minutes (45 days, 7 hours, 59 minutes)  transmitting the current temperature over the Velbus:

o only when requested o only when changes occur o at specific time intervals, selectable between 10 and 255 seconds (4 minutes 15 seconds)

 resetting minimum and maximum temperature  the zone (each sensor can belong to a specific zone)  the address of the linked sensor to set up a differential thermostat  cycling protection delay (minimum on/off switching delay)

 Change settings through Velbus instructions or via a temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW)  Control through a program stored in a temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW)  Different modes:

 automatic: the sensor module accept all program instructions  temporary manual: program instructions are ignored during a specific period of time  manual: all program instructions are ignored and local control is locked

 The learned pushbutton functions and settings are retained when voltage drop-outs occu r  246 possible addresses (setting via rotary switches)  Required power supply: 12 to 18VDC  Consumption when not in use: 12mA

Maximal consumption: 15mA



Dimensions (W x H x D): 43 x 46 x 22mm



VELBUS CHARACTERISTICS

 2-wire communication for Velbus data and 2 wires for power supply  data transmission: 16.6 Kbit/s  Serial data protocol: CAN (Controller Area Network)  Short circuit proof (towards negative or positive pole of the power supply)  LED indication when receiving or transmitting data over the Velbus  bus error indication: 2 short flashes of the LEDs  auto recovering after 25 seconds when a bus error occurs

The sensor module can be given a designation with a maximum of 16 characters.

The temperature sensor module can transmit following messages:

 output status  manual pushbutton status  sensor status  sensor temperature, minimum and maximum temperature  time statistics (heating/air-conditioning on time)  sensor settings  sensor configuration  module type (including zone number and software version)  sensor name  memory content  the communication error counter

The temperature sensor module can transmit following instructions:

 change the status of the LED(s) on the pushbutton module  switching off the LED(s) on a pushbutton module  switching on the LED(s) on a pushbutton module  make LED(s) on a pushbutton module flash slowly  make LED(s) on a pushbutton module flash fast  the desired temperature for the linked sensor to create a differential thermostat

The temperature sensor module can receive following messages:

 the status of a pushbutton module

The temperature sensor module can receive following instructions:

 to set:

 the desired temperature  the desired comfort temperature for heating  the desired day temperature for heating  the desired night temperature for heating  the anti-freeze safeguard temperature  the heating limit  the desired comfort temperature for cooling  the desired day temperature for cooling  the desired night temperature for cooling  the lower limit of the cooling preset range  the upper limit of the cooling preset range  the hysteresis  calibration of the sensor  the temperature difference for fast heating/cooling or for the differential thermostat  the temperature difference for fast heating or cooling  the alarm temperatures  the default duration of temporary mode (sleep time)  the zone number  the address of the linked sensor to set up a differential thermostat

 to determine:

 heating  cooling

 local control panel:

 lock  unlock

 memory:

 read  (over)write

 set the status of the output LED  switching off the indication LED on the pushbutton module(s)  switch unjam function of circulation pump and/or heating valve on or off  output LED handling:

 switch off  switch on  flash  flash slowly  flash (very) fast

 request:

 module type  content of the communication error counter  the sensor temperature (min/max) and setting the time interval for transmitting data  the time statistics  the sensor status  the sensor settings  the sensor configuration  the sensor name

 resetting:

 minimum temperature  maximum temperature  time statistics

 switching to:

 comfort mode  day mode  night mode  anti-freeze mode

OVERVIEW SENSOR MODULE

LED indication

Cooling mode

Comfort mode

Day mode

Night mode

Heating or air-conditioning on

Sensor

Temperature sensor

Controls

Mode pushbutton

Terminator

Power supply 12 to 18Vdc

Velbus

Settings

Wiring

EMBEDDING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

The temperature sensor VMB1TSW can be embedded in combination with blank frames VMBFBI and cover plate. It is possible to use a 2- or 3-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Living series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.

It is also possible to use a 3-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Light or Light Tech series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.

To build the sensor in into a hollow wall, use a hollow wall pattress.

EMBEDDING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR TOGETHER WITH A CONTROLLER

The sensor (VMB1TSW) can be embedded together with a controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) in a 4-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Living series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.

The sensor (VMB1TS) can be build-in together with a controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) in a 4-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Light of Light Tech series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front

To build the controller and sensor in into a hollow wall, use a hollow wall pattress.

OVERVIEW HEATING INSTALLATION

A heating installation usually consists of radiators or convectors, a boiler, circulation pump and a collector with valves for every radiator group. Every room is equipped with a temperature sensor VMB1TSW which is controlled by one or multiple temperature controllers VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W). The sensors in turn steer the relay modules VMB4RYNO / VMB4RYLD (or VMB1RY) that control the valves. As soon as one of the valves is opened, a relay channel can activate the circulation pump and when one of the sensors is in day or comfort mode, a relay channel can put the boiler in day mode. When convectors with built-in fan are used, a relay channel can steer this fan in case the room temperature deviates too much from the desired temperature, e.g. to speed up heating in the morning.

WIRING

To interconnect the Velbus modules the use of twisted-pair cable (EIB 2x2x0.8mm2, UTP 8x0.51mm - CAT5 or equivalent) is recommended. When a lot of modules (more than 10) are connected to the cable or longer cable lengths (more than 50m) are used, it is important to use a cable with appropriate diameter (0.5mm² or higher). Connect the bus to the module (beware of the polarity). Connect the 12V to 18V direct current to the module (beware of the polarity).

Connecting the temperature sensor VMB1TS

Connecting the temperature controller VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W)

Relay cabinet wiring

Terminator

Normally only 2 ‘TERM’ terminators must be used in a complete Velbus installation. Usually this will be on the end of 2 bus wires (for example in the attic and in the basement.

On all other modules, the terminator must be removed.

Remark: In case the wiring contains a lot of branches, still a terminator will be set on the end of 2 bus wires (= 2 terminators). When communication errors occur, an additional terminator can be set as close as possible to one of the two existing terminators. However, the number of terminators should be limited as more terminators place a heavy load on the bus (max 3).

Addressing

Every module on the Velbus system must have its own unique address. The address of the temperature controller VMB1TCW is set via a Velbuslink©

LED INDICATION

Anti-freeze, night, day or comfort mode

In rooms that have a temperature sensor VMB1TS the heating (or air-conditioning) can be set in 4 different modes: comfort, day, night or anti-freeze. Every mode has its own desired temperature setting. The selected mode is indicated with LEDs. The sensor module is set to anti-freeze mode when the comfort, day and night mode LEDs are off. When the comfort, day or night mode LED is flashing, the sensor module is set temporarily (sleep timer) to the indicated mode and normal program is suspended during that ‘sleep’ time.

Anti-freeze Night Day Comfort

Cooling or heating mode

When the temperature sensor is configured to control an air-conditioning system, the frost flower LED (upper LED) will be lit. Setting the heating or cooling mode can only be done through a temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) or through the Velbus link program.

Heating mode Cooling mode

Air-conditioner or heater active

When the heater (valve open) or air-conditioner is active, a red LED will be lit.

The red output LED can indicate following error conditions:

 Flashing (short on, long off): the heater/cooler should be off but it did not

receive the command from the relays module.

 Flashing (short off, long on): the heater/cooler should be on but it did not

receive the command from the relays module.

 Fast flashing: configuration of the sensor chip failed.

Note: as long as the error condition exists the output status wil be retransmitted every minute.

OPERATION

Pushing the push button repeatedly will switch the module between anti-freeze, night, day or comfort mode successively.

When the comfort, day or night mode LED is flashing, the sensor module is set temporarily (sleep timer) to the indicated mode. During this time the program is ignored When the sleep timer expires, the sensor module will resume the program or in case no program is present will return to its previous setting.

Remarks:

 Anti-freeze mode can not be set temporarily.  Standard time is set through the temperature controller.  Overriding temporary mode can be done by pushing and holding the push button. The LED stops flashing and the

sensor remains in the selected mode until the next program step is executed.

 Local operation can be locked or unlocked via a temperature controller VMB1TCW or via the Velbus link program.  When the sensor module is set to manual mode via a temperature controller VMB1TCW or vi a the Velbus link

program, local operation will be locked.

SETTINGS

Following parameters can be set via the temperature controller (see manual VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W)) or via the Velbus link software:

 the zone to which the sensor belongs  the operating mode (heating or cooling)  switching the unjam function of the circulation pump and/or heating valve on or off  the desired comfort temperature for heating  the desired day temperature for heating  the desired night temperature for heating  the anti-freeze safeguard temperature  the heating limit (upper limit of the heating preset range)  the temperature difference for fast heating/cooling or for the differential thermostat  the desired comfort temperature for cooling  the desired day temperature for cooling  the desired night temperature for cooling  the lower limit of the cooling preset range  the upper limit of the cooling preset range  the hysteresis  calibration of the sensor  the alarm temperatures  the duration of temporary mode  the zone number  the low temperature alarm (alarm when temperature drops below this value)  the high temperature alarm (alarm when temperature rises above this value)  the duration of temporary mode: from 1 to 65.279 minutes (45 days, 7 hours, 59 minutes)  transmitting the current temperature over the Velbus:

o only when requested o only when changes occur o at specific time intervals, selectable between 10 and 255 seconds (4 minutes 15 seconds)

 resetting minimum and maximum temperature  reset time registration for the heater/air-conditioning  locking or unlocking local control  the address of the linked sensor to set up a differential thermostat  sensor name (max. 16 characters)

The cycling protection delay (delay setting is 1 minute) can be modified through the Velbuslink software if the software version of the sensor module is 0949 or higher (see “Verify software version”).

Preset range

The preset range for the desired temperature can be adjusted by the user. This is a way to make sure that the heating can never be set higher than a certain value.

Protecting the circulation pump and/or heating valves

When a circulation pump or a valve is not being used for some time, it might get stuck. To avoid this, an unjamming function can be enabled which activates the pump or opens the valve for at least one minute every day.

Enabling of disabling the unjam function can be done via the temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) or through the Velbus link software via a PC connected to the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

Time statistics

For every mode (comfort, day, night or anti-freeze) the time during which the heating or air-conditioning was one is stored. These statistics can be recalled or reset via the temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) or through the Velbus link software via a PC connected to the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

Minimum and maximum temperature

The sensor records the minimum and maximum temperature. These values can be examined or reset via the temperature controller (VMB1TC / VMB1TCW) or through th e Velbus link software via a PC connected to the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

Differential thermostat

Using two sensors a differential thermostat can be created. When the difference in temperature between b oth sensors reaches a certain value, the relay channel can be activated. To achieve this, the first sensors must know the address of the second one. The second sensor must than be linked to a relay channel. The temperature difference value is set on the first sensor.

Factory settings

After receiving this module, following factory default settings are already stored into the sensor:

Description Factory default Zone number No zone Differential sensor address None Operating mode Heating Unjam heating valve Disabled Unjam heating valve circulation pump Disabled Desired comfort temperature for heating 22°C Desired day temperature for heating 20°C Desired night temperature for heating 15°C Anti-freeze safeguard 5°C Heating limit 30°C Temperature difference (fast heating/cooling or differential thermostat) 3°C Calibration factor -2.5°C Hysteresis 0.5°C Desired comfort temperature for cooling 21°C Desired day temperature for cooling 23°C Desired night temperature for cooling 26°C Lower limit cooling preset range 16°C Upper limit cooling preset range 36°C Low temperature alarm 3°C High temperature alarm 30°C Default duration temporary mode (sleep timer) 1 hour Time interval for automatic transmission temperature Disabled Local control Unlocked Cycling protection delay 1 minute

CONFIGURING THE OUTPUTS

The sensor module transmit messages over the Velbus when the status of one of its multiple outputs changes. Relay modules (VMB1RY or VMB4RYNO / VMB4RYLD) can be linked to these Velbus messages to perform following functions:

 steering the heating valve  switching the heating or cooling installation to boost mode when the difference in desired and current temperature

is too big

 set the heating boiler in day mode  steering the air-conditioning  steering the circulation pump of the heating installation  generate an alarm when the temperature is too low (heating system down)  generate an alarm when the temperature is too high (a valve does not close anymore)

Every relay channel that is steered by a temperature sensor must be set to momentary (instant) control. The way to allocate those relay channels is through the use of the Velbus link software via a PC connected to a

Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

REMOTE CONTROL

The sensor module can be operated locally, but also remotely via a temperature controller VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W) (refer to the manual of the controller). The sensor module can also be operated remotely by connecting pushbutton s to the Velbus. Pushbuttons can be defined for:

 setting the sensor module mode to comfort  setting the sensor module mode to day  setting the sensor module mode to night  setting the sensor module mode to anti-freeze  setting the sensor module mode to heating  setting the sensor module mode to cooling  lock the local operation of the sensor module  unlock the local operation of the sensor module

For every operating function up to 10 different pushbuttons can be assigned. The easiest way to assign those pushbuttons is by using the Velbus link software using a PC that is connected to a Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

SWITCHING TO ANTI FREEZE MODE THROUGH WINDOW CONTACTS

The heating can be switched automatically in anti freeze mode as soon as a window featuring window contacts is opened. The LEDs will switch off on the VMB1TS temperature sensor. The VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W) temperature controller displays an anti freeze and key symbol together with a blinking mode LED.

Locatie



Badkamer

- 0m 18

↑

Mode

←

→

↓

The heating cannot be set into another mode as long as a window remains open. Once all windows closed, the heating will swith to the initial mode. The used contacts may be of the NO or the NC type, and may be connected to a VMB8PB push-button interface or a VMB6IN input module. You can connect maximum 10 NO and 10 NC contacts to the sensor module.

Assign the contacts through Velbuslink software and a PC connected the Velbus interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS or VMBRSUSB). The NC contacts (i.e. contacts closed when window is closed) must be connected to the “Normal closed disable switch” function of the sensor module. The NO contacts (i.e. contacs ope n when the window is closed) must be connected to the “Normal open disable switch” function of the sensor module.

DIFFERENTIAL THERMOSTAT

Using two sensors, a differential thermostat can be created. When the temperature difference between both sensors crosses a preset value, a relay channel can be activated. To achieve this, the first sensors must know the address of the second one. The second sensor must than be linked to a relay channel. The temperature difference value is set on the first sensor. The settings can be done via a temperature controller VMB1TC / VMB1TCW(W) or via the Velbus link program.

Schematic overview differential thermostat (sensor2 in heating mod e):

SENSOR1

SENSOR2

Set-up:

Differential sensor address = address sensor2 Temp. Difference ∆t = -10°...10°

Measured temp t1 + ∆t

Schematic overview differential thermostat (sensor2 in coolin g mode):

SENSOR1

Set-up:

Differential sensor address = address sensor2 Temp. Difference ∆t = -10°...10°

= Desired temperature for sensor2 Remark: if t1+ ∆t > t

(mode2 = anti-freeze, night, day or comfort)

SENSOR2

Measured temp t1 + ∆t

Refer to some applications of a differential thermostat below.

= Desired temperature for sensor2 Remark: if t1+ ∆t < t t

(mode2 = anti-freeze, night, day or comfort)

mode2

Set-up:

heating

heating on when t1+ ∆t > t2

than desired temp. sensor2 = t

Set-up:

cooling

Cooler on when t1+ ∆t < t2

than desired temp. sensor2 =

mode2

The passage automatically 3° cooler than the office

When the sensor module in the office is set to day-mode, the temperature in the passage must be 3° lower than the office. Is the day temperature of the office is set to 20°C the desired passage temperature will be 17°C. When the sensor module in the office is set to night-mode, the temperature in the passage must be 3° lower than the office. Is the night temperature of the office is set to 15°C the desired passage temperature will be 12°C.

Office

Configuration: The way to configure the system is to use the Velbus link program via a PC connected on the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

The configuration is now finished and the differential thermostat is enabled.

Remarks:

 Make sure both sensors are in heating mode (frost flower LED on the sensor is off).  The passage temperature can never be higher than the prefe rred setting of its selected mode (anti-freeze, night,

day or comfort).

Passage

Passive cooling of a bedroom

During summer time the bedroom is cooled via a fan that extracts air from a cooler room. Mount a temperature sensor in both rooms. The temperature sensor of the bedroom is set to cooling mode and the

Cooler room

Bedroom

cooling output is linked to a relay channel that controls the fan. When the temperature in the cooler room is about 3 degrees lower than the bedroom temperature the fan is activated.

Configuration: The way to configure the system is to use the Velbus link program via a PC connected on the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB).

The configuration is now finished and the differential thermostat is enabled.

Remark:

The cooling will stop when the bedroom temperature reaches the preferred sett ing of its selected mode (anti-freeze, night, day or comfort).

Refer to our website for more information: www.velbus.be

Velleman VMB1TSW User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual