Bticino Sfera Series User guide

352500
Sfera Display Module
Installer manual
05/16-01 PC

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Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Warnings and recommendations 4
2 Description 5
2.1 Front view 5
2.2 Back view 6
3 Configuration using the keypad 7
3.1 Access to the Settings menu 7
3.2 Configuration 8
3.3 LCD Setup 17
3.4 Riser base address 19
3.4 Door Codes 20
3.5 Address book – Alphanumeric mode 23
3.6 Address book – Numeric BFA mode 28
4 Configuration using the software 35
4.1 The TiSferaDesign software 35
4.2 Connection to the PC 35
5 Using the display module 36
5.1 Alphanumeric mode call 36
5.2 Numeric BFA mode call 38
5.3 Keypad module call 40
6 Appendix 41
6.1 Technical data 41

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1 Introduction
1.1 Warnings and recommendations
Before proceeding with the installation we recommend that you read the content of this manual
very carefully.
The warranty will automatically become void in case of negligence, improper use, and tampering
by unauthorised personnel.
The Sfera display Module must only be used with BTicino 2 wire digital systems.
Devices of the BTicino Sfera series require attractive/functional finishes; BTicino proposes the Sfera
New line in 3 colours and the Robur anti-vandal line.
Sfera Robur 352505 front cover
Sfera New 352501/02/03 front cover

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2 Description
2.1 Front view
1 - Graphic display
2 - Mini_USB connector for configuration using the software (recommended),
residents’ address book programming, and firmware update
3 - Residents names scroll pushbutton
4 - Residents names scroll pushbutton
5 - Confirmation pushbutton – call forwarding OK
6 - Quick scroll pushbutton
1 2
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3
4
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2.2 Back view
1 - Connector for the connection to subsequent modules
2 - Connector for the connection to previous modules
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2 Description

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3 Configuration using the keypad
3.1 Access to the Settings menu
Settings
Configuration
LCD settings
Riser base addr.
Door codes
Address book
Service menu
Exit
Enter
Password
*****
1 Press and hold down the keys for
more than 10 seconds
3 Repeat the procedure at point 2 for the other 4 digits
OK
A
2 Using the keys select the first digit of the
password and confirm using OK
4 If the password is correct, access to the Settings menu is
granted
The password gives the installer access to the settings menu.
The default password is 00000.
We recommend that the default password is replaced with
one of your choice to prevent unwanted access.

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3 Configuration using the keypad
3.2.1 Password
Configuration
Password
Language
Add Book Form
Multiple call
Tune setup
Exit
Password
*****
1 Press OK to access the Configuration menu
2 Press OK to change the password
3.2 Configuration
4 Repeat the procedure at point 3for the other digits
3 Using the keys select the first digit of the new
password and press OK to confirm
Press this key to return to the Configuration menu
without changing the previous password
Exit
Settings
Configuration
LCD settings
Riser base addr.
Door codes
Address book
Service menu
Exit

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Password
Repeat
*****
6 The new password has now been confirmed
5 Repeat to confirm the new password
Password
Confirmed
Exit Press this key to return to the Configuration menu
without changing the previous password

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3 Configuration using the keypad
3.2.2 Address Book format
Configuration
Password
Add Book Form
Language
Multiple call
Tune setup
Screen
Exit
Add Book Form
* Alphanumerical
Numeric BFA
Exit
Add Book Form
Block 1
Floor 2
Apartment 3
5 Repeat the procedure for the other fields
3 Using the keys select the mode and press OK to
confirm.
The format can only be changed if the address book
does not contain any contacts.
1 Using the keys select the Address book format
menu
The display module gives the possibility of creating
the residents address book in two different formats,
Alphanumeric (name, surname, etc.) or Numeric BFA (Block,
Floor, Apartment). This setting will define the procedure
for entering the corresponding details and the search
procedure used by visitors.
Select Numeric BFA mode to display another screen where
it will be possible to set the number of digits for each field;
the overall maximum number of digits is 8
4 Using the keys set the number of digits for the
Block field and press OK to confirm
2 Press OK to confirm
NOTE: it is possible to change the length of the BFA fields
if the address book is empty, otherwise the TiSferaDesign
software must be used

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3.2.3 Language
Configuration
Password
Add Book Form
Language
Multiple call
Tune setup
Screen
Exit
Language
English
Français
* Italiano
Portugues
Deutsch
Español
Exit
Language
English
Français
* Italiano
Portugues
Deutsch
Español
Exit
4 Press OK to confirm
3 Using the keys select the desired language (the
currently set language is marked with an asterisk)
1 Using the keys select the Language menu
The Display Module is supplied with basic setup for the
Italian language. This menu gives the possibility of changing
the setup based on personal needs.
2 Press OK to confirm
To exit the menu without changing the settings select Exit
and press OK to confirm

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3 Configuration using the keypad
3.2.4 Multiple Call
3 Using the keys select the number of call
repetitions if there is no answer (the number of
repetitions currently set is marked by an asterisk)
1 Using the keys select the Multiple Call menu
Configuration
Password
Add Book Form
Language
Multiple call
Tune setup
Screen
Exit
Multiple call
* OFF
ON 1
ON 2
ON 3
ON 4
In the basic setup, the Display is preset to prevent call
repetition (ringing of the handset). On the other hand, this
function gives the possibility of setting the number of call
repetitions if the call is not answered; calls are repeated
every 10 seconds.
4 Press OK to confirm
Multiple call
OFF
ON 1
* ON 2
ON 3
ON 4
(E.g. if there is no answer to the first call, this will be
automatically repeated two more times)
2 Press OK to confirm

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3.2.5 Tune setup
3 Using the keys select the mode
1 Using the keys select the Tune setup menu
This menu can be use to enable or disable the sound when the
keys are pressed (the default setting is Tune ON)
Configuration
Password
Add Book Form
Language
Multiple call
Tune setup
Screen
Exit
Tune setup
* Tunes ON
Tunes OFF
Teleloop
Tune setup
* Tunes ON
Tunes OFF
Teleloop
4 Press OK to confirm and return to
the previous menu
In case of entrance panel with Teleloop Module, select the
corresponding item for correct sound management.
2 Press OK to confirm
The current setting is marked by an asterisk.

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The display presentation screen appearance can be selected
depending on the version chosen and the type of EP call
2 Using the keys select the screen appearance (see
following page)
3.2.6 Screen
Configurazione
Password
Add Book Form
Language
Multiple call
Tune setup
Screen
Exit
Screen
Screen
* New - Addr. book
New - Code
Robur - Addr. book
Robur - Code
* New - Addr. book
New - Code
Robur - Addr. book
Robur - Code
1 Using the keys select the function
3 Press OK to confirm

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Sfera New finish
Sfera Robur finish
Call from address book
Aaaa
Bbbb
Cccc
Dddd
Eeee
OK
OK
Aaaa
Cccc
Bbbb
Dddd
Eeee
Aaaa
Bbbb
Cccc
Dddd
Eeee
OK
Cccc
OK
Aaaa
Cccc
Bbbb
Dddd
Eeee
OK
Aaaa
Cccc
Bbbb
Dddd
Eeee
Aaaa
Bbbb
Cccc
Dddd
Eeee
OK
Cccc

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Numeric call
OK
2 3
54 6
87 9
0 C
1
1
2 3
54 6
87 9
0 C
1
1
23
54 6
87 9
0 C
1
12
23
54 6
87 9
0 C
1
12
OK
Sfera New finish
Sfera Robur finish

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3 Configuration using the keypad
3.3 LCD Setup
LCD settings
Brightness
Contrast
ECO Mode
Exit
3.3.1 Brightness - Contrast
3 Using the keys perform the adjustment
1 Using the keys select the function
Adjust the Brightness and Contrast for optimum display
viewing based on the installation position.
4 Press OK to confirm and return to
the previous menu
2 Press OK to confirm
Press this key to return to the previous menu without
changing the settings
Brightness
20%
Exit
Confirm
OK
Brightness
43%
Exit
Confirm
OK

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3.3.2 Eco Mode
ECO Mode
LCD settings
Brightness
Contrast
ECO Mode
Exit
3 Using the keys set as required
1 Using the keys select the function
If ECO Mode is selected, the brightness of the display will be
reduced by 20% after one minute of inactivity. Press any key
to return the brightness to the set level.
4 Press OK to confirm and return to
the previous menu
OFF
*ON
ECO Mode
*OFF
ON
2 Press OK to confirm
The current setting is marked by an asterisk.

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1 Using the keys select the function
4 Press OK to confirm and return to
the previous menu
2 Press OK to confirm
3.4 Riser base address
Riser base addr.
No riser
3 Using the keys set the address of the riser on
which the entrance panel being configured is connected
Enter
OK
Riser base addr.
2
Enter
OK
Settings
Configuration
LCD settings
Riser base addr.
Door codes
Address book
Service menu
Exit

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3 Configuration using the keypad
Settings
Configuration
LCD settings
Riser base addr.
Door codes
Address book
Service menu
Exit
3.4 Door Codes
To enable access also to authorised non residents, it is
possible to enter up to 20 numerical codes to open the door
lock associated to the entrance panel.
This function can only be used together with the Keypad
module, item 353000.
1 Using the keys select the Door Codes
2 Press OK to confirm
Set n. digit
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Enter
OK
Door codes
Set n. digit
Set
Delete all
Exit
4 Using the keys set the maximum number of
figures which can be used for the codes
5 Press OK to confirm
3 Press OK to access the setting of the maximum number
of figures (from 4 to 9) which can make up the code.
3.5.1 Set n. digit