Vitrea VT-MAN-INS-VBox-Pro Installation Manual
VBox - Pro
Smart Home Wireless Controller
Installation Guide
Part Number: VT-MAN-INS-VBox-Pro
Revision: 1.0
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Important Safeguards.............................................................................................3
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3
2 VTouch Pro System Overview ..................................................................................... 4
2.2 VBox Pro - Product Description.............................................................................. 5
2.3 System Application Options ................................................................................... 9
3 VTouch Pro Implementation Architecture ................................................................ 10
3.1 Stand-Alone.......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 VTouch Pro with Wi-Fi Environment.................................................................... 11
3.3 VTouch Pro with Third-Party Integration............................................................. 12
4 System Setup ............................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Install the VBox Pro Manager............................................................................... 13
4.2 Connect the VBox Pro Controller – New Installation........................................... 14
4.3 Configure the VBox Pro Controller....................................................................... 15
4.4 List of VTouch Pro Switches ................................................................................. 21
5 Specifications............................................................................................................. 21
6 Notices....................................................................................................................... 21
Table of Figures
Figure 1: VBox Pro Smart Home Wireless Controller....................................................... 5
Figure 2: VBox Pro top view .............................................................................................7
Figure 3: VBox Pro rear view ............................................................................................ 8
Figure 4: VBox Pro Stand-alone connection diagram .................................................... 10
Figure 5: VTouch Pro system with Wi-Fi connection diagram ....................................... 11
Figure 6: VBox Pro 3rd party integration connection diagram ...................................... 12
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1 Introduction
This is the installation and configuration manual of the VBox Pro smart home wireless
controller. It describes installation and configuration procedures for building and creating
a full smart home wireless solution.
This manual is intended for installers who plan to install the products in homes or offices.
Warnings / Cautions / Notes
The manual includes several kinds of comments, marked with specific statements and
aimed to attract user attention to a specific kind of information.
The definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes used in this document are as follows:
WARNING
A warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance
procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury or death of personnel, or long term
health hazards.
CAUTION
A caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition, statement etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or loss of
mission effectiveness
NOTE
A note highlights or clarifies an essential system description, operating
or maintenance procedure, condition or statement.
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1.2 Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the switches and the VBox
Pro controller are installed.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Follow Instructions
All installation and configuration instructions should be followed.
Installation Guidelines
WARNING
VBox Pro wireless controller must be installed by a professional and
qualified technician.
1.3 Package Contents
The VBox Pro package includes:
VBox Pro Wireless Controller
Antenna
Power Supply
RJ-45 network cable
User Manuals list
Two screws set for wall-mounted installation
Wall-mounted installation instructions
VTouch Pro System Overview
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2 VTouch Pro System Overview
VTouch Pro is a Wireless Smart Home System, designed and manufactured by Vitrea Smart
Home Technologies Ltd.
The system consists of wireless electrical touch switches, a wireless VBox Pro Controller
and the VBox Pro Manager utility software. The VBox Pro Manager utility software enables
you to configure, create scenarios and manage and analyze the operation of the VBox Pro
wireless controller.
The system controls and manages light switches, Triac 220VAC dimmers, 0-10VDC dimmer
controls, blind switches, AC thermostats and other electrical components.
The wireless transmission technology is based on Vitrea’s ARANET MESH technology. The
wireless electrical switches are able to transmit in Low Power mode (+3dBm) and still be
connected wirelessly to the VBox Pro controller, even if they are not in its transmission
range. This is achieved because each switch operates as a signal repeater for the other
switches and the signal from the remote switches is transmitted to the VBox Pro through
them.
The radio transmission frequency is 2.4GHz ISM band and the protocol is based on the IEEE
802.15.4 standard.
The VTouch Pro system supports a mobile application. You can download the application
Vitrea Control Pro for iOS devices from Apple App store, or for Android devices from Google
Play.
In addition, it is able to fully integrate with third-party smart home A/V systems such as
Crestron, RTI, Bitwise and others. The Integration is done via Vitrea’s proprietary protocol.
2.1 Advantages over Wired Systems
Plug and Play installation.
Eliminates excessive wiring expenses.
Eliminates installation of expensive electricity cabinets.
Can be implemented easily as a retrofit in existing homes, apartments, offices and
restaurants etc.
Enhanced system resiliency. The VTouch Pro electrical switches will continue to
operate independently, even if there is a problem with the VBox Pro Controller.
o In such a case, only the scenarios will not work.
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2.2 VBox Pro - Product Description
VBox Pro Smart Home wireless controller is shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: VBox Pro Smart Home Wireless Controller
2.2.1 Features
The VBox Pro wireless controller provides superior quality and reliability. The radio
transmission protocol is Vitrea’s proprietary ARANET wireless communication protocol.
ARANET is based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. However, it has multiple enhancements
that ensure the highest wireless communication reliability and stability, as well as the
fastest speed of message transmissions. This makes ARANET one of the leading wireless
communication protocols in the market today.
VBox Pro has the following features:
Wireless two-way communication with up to 150 Vitrea VTouch Pro electrical touch
switches.
Excellent wireless connectivity with the wireless switches. The ARANET Mesh
technology enables communication with remote switches even in homes with multiple
floors and multiple rooms.
Supports Lights, Triac Dimmers, 0-10V dimmer controls, blinds, venetian blinds, AC,
boilers, towel rail heaters etc.
Supports IP two-way communication for:
o Configuration by the VBox Pro Manager.
o Integration with third party A/V systems such as Crestron, RTI, Bitwise etc.
o Mobile Apps.
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Two built-in Normally-Open output ports.
Two Voltage-Sense-Input ports.
RS-232 Port for two-way communication with third-party systems.
RS-485 Port for two-way communication with third-party systems.
Multi-ways, Groups, Macros and Scenarios.
Supports standard and astronomical clock for time-based events.
Plug & play installation and configuration.
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