Black Nova ARIA User manual

ARIA & ALBA Keypads (KNX)
User Manual
All Rights Reserved - BLACK NOVA LTD. - 2020
ALBA’s distinct look and bold combinations of metals
and glass transform the keypad into an interior accent
piece that you would want to showcase.
ARIA elicits straight lines, pure shapes, and completely
smooth surfaces. The natural simplicity of these glass
keypads can complement any modern interior.

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Index
Important Notes 2
Legal rinciples 2
Subject to Change 2
Copyright 2
ersonnel Qualification 2
Intended Use 2
Scope of Applicability 2
Safety information 3
lease note 3
Safety precautions 4
Introduction 5
Included in the box 6
Maintenance 6
Cleaning 6
Mounting and installation 7
Keypad panel front side 7
ARIA series 7
ALBA series 7
Keypad panel back side 8
Connections and operating elements 8
Keypad panel wiring 9
Required back box types 10
Metal frame installation 10
Warranty exclusion 11

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Important Notes
To ensure fast installation and start-up of the units, we strongly recommend that the following information
and explanations are carefully read and adhered to.
Legal rinciples
Subject to Change
Black Nova reserves the right to make any alterations or modifications that serve to increase the efficiency
of technical progress. Black Nova owns all rights arising from the granting of patents or from the legal
protection of utility patents. Third-party products are always mentioned without any reference to patent
rights. Thus, the existence of such rights cannot be excluded.
Copyright
This documentation, including all figures and illustrations contained therein, is subject to copyright
protection. Any use of this documentation that infringes upon the copyright provisions stipulated herein is
prohibited. Reproduction, translation, electronic and phototechnical filing/archiving (e.g. photocopying),
as well as any amendments require the written consent of Black Nova. Non-observance will entail the right
of claims for damages.
ersonnel Qualification
The use of the product described in this document is exclusively geared to specialists having qualifications
in Black Nova System programming, electrical specialists or persons instructed by electrical specialists who
are also familiar with the appropriate current standards. Black Nova assumes no liability resulting from
improper action and damage to Black Nova products and third-party products due to non- observance
of the information contained in this document.
Intended Use
For each individual application, the components are supplied from the factory with a dedicated hardware
and software configuration. Modifications are only admitted within the framework of the possibilities
documented in this document. All other changes to the hardware and/or software and the non-
conforming use of the components entail the exclusion of liability on part of Black Nova.
lease send your requests for modified and new hardware or software configurations directly to Black
Nova
Scope of Applicability
This application note is based on the stated hardware and software from the specific manufacturer, as
well as the associated documentation. This application note is therefore only valid for the described
installation. New hardware and software versions may need to be handled differently.
lease note the detailed description in the specific manuals.

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Safety information
Important Information
Read these instructions carefully before trying to install, configure, or operate products.
The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of
potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an
electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety alert symbol shall not be
used with this signal word.
lease note
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel.
No responsibility is assumed by Black Nova for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction, installation, and
operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards
involved.

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Safety precautions
WARNING
HAZARD OF INCORRECT INFORMATION
Do not incorrectly configure the product, as this can lead to incorrect reports and/or data results.
Do not base your maintenance or service actions solely on messages and information displayed by the
software.
Do not rely solely on software messages and reports to determine if the system is functioning correctly
or meeting all applicable standards and requirements.
Consider the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of communications links.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
The information provided in this documentation contains general descriptions and/or technical
characteristics of the performance of the products contained herein. This documentation is not intended
as a substitute for and is not to be used for determining suitability or reliability of these products for specific
user applications. It is the duty of any such user or integrator to perform the appropriate and complete risk
analysis, evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use
thereof.
Neither Black Nova nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the
information that is contained herein.
If you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or have found errors in this publication,
please notify us.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when installing and using this
product.
For reasons of safety and to help ensure compliance with documented system data, only the
manufacturer should perform repairs to components.
When devices are used for applications with technical safety requirements, the relevant instructions must
be followed.
Failure to use Black Nova product may result in injury, harm, or improper operating results.
Failure to observe this information can result in injury or equipment damage.
No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, without express written permission of Black Nova.

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Introduction
The ARIA® Collection
A Tribute to Minimalist Aesthetics of the 20th Century.
Its natural elegance elicits straight lines, simple shapes, vivid colors and perfect glass surfaces are a stylish
match for any interiors.
Its bespoke look and precise performance create an experience of pure comfort and aesthetic pleasure.
The ARIA collection is available in different control configurations up to 12 touch buttons and a Thermostat
control panel with built-in temperature and humidity sensor.
The ALBA® Collection
The Epitome of Elegance and Functionality.
Its bespoke look and precise performance create an experience of pure comfort and aesthetic pleasure
nicely matching a variety of interiors, from eclectic urban loft to a mid-century living room, from minimalist
conference room to classical yacht suites.
Large, easy-to-use buttons are flush into the design frame creating a perfectly smooth surface.
A subtle click confirms user touch.
The ALBA Collection is available in 2, 4 and 8 buttons layouts and two stunning finishes - metal and glass.
This manual describes how to install the keypads

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Included in the box
1. The keypad panel with plastic film protection
2. One metal frame, EU or UK type as specified at order time
3. WAGO connectors
a. WAGO 243-211 and WAGO 243-212
lease check the contents of the box immediately after unpacking the device.
Maintenance
The keypad panel is maintenance-free. The device cannot be renovated or repaired to extend its life.
In case of any damage please contact the Customer Care service.
Cleaning
Dirty keypads may be cleaned with a dry cloth. Corrosive cleaning agents or solvents must never be used
to clean the push button panels as these chemical products can affect and impair the function.

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Mounting and installation
Keypad panel front side
ARIA series
The touch panel’s touch buttons sequence starts from up-left corner and continue through right-down.
lease refer to the following example pictures.
9 touch buttons 12 touch buttons 8 touch buttons
and OLED display
10 touch buttons
and LED display
ALBA series
The Keypad may have different button layouts as following examples
2 buttons 4 buttons 8 buttons 12 buttons
2 buttons with display 4 buttons with display 6 buttons with display
Nevertheless, it has fixed and always available sensitive areas (buttons) according to the keypad type, the
sequence starts from up-left corner and continue through right-down as following:

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Keypad panel back side
Connections and operating elements
1. KNX connector
2. rogram LED
3. rogram button
4. Additional power connector
5. Temperature Sensor

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Keypad panel wiring
As per the KNX standard the wiring is done according to the following drawing:
Then the WAGO 243-211 terminal, carrying the KNX
communication and power supply, must be plugged into
the connector “A” and the WAGO 243-212, carrying the
24V power supply, into the connector “B” as shown at side.
Cable for application is Cable KNX/EIB, 2x2x0.8mm
WARNING
●Do not connect the power supply cable to KNX line
● Always test the cable polarity before connecting

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Required back box types
EU 2M Standard (mm) UK 3x3 Standard (mm)
Metal frame installation
●Screw the metal frame to the back box
●Make sure that the cable is accessible from the back box

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Warranty exclusion
The Warranty does not apply in the following cases
●Damage caused by accident, flood, fire, earthquake, abuse, misuse, neglect, or other external
causes.
●Damage caused by improper use or inappropriate operating conditions including unstable
connection, poor grounding, external electromagnetic fields, exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity, or vibration.
●Damage caused by service, including the installation of updates or extensions, or repairs performed
by anyone who is not authorized.
●Damage caused by connecting devices to the products of other manufacturers.
●Replacement of consumable parts, including cables, batteries, unless damage is caused by
defects in materials or workmanship.
●Cosmetic damage including, but not limited to, scratches, dents, or broken plastic.
●eriodic maintenance and inspection of the device including, but not limited to, cleaning,
adjusting, testing, or errors in programming.
●The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear caused by normal or excessive operation.