Ekinex KONNECT4 Instruction sheet

Product: EKINEX KONNECT4
Description: KONNECT4 - CONFIGURATION MANUAL
Date: 2023-07-25
SW Version: 2.0.0
DOC Version: 003
Conguration Manual
KONNECT4 EN

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SUMMARY
SUMMARY.........................................................................................................................................3
OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................ 5
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................5
EASY AND ETS MODE............................................................................................................... 5
SETUP............................................................................................................................................... 8
INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 8
DRIVERS INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 9
KONNECT4 DRIVER INIT......................................................................................................... 10
SDDP DISCOVERY............................................................................................................. 10
PROPERTIES...................................................................................................................... 10
CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................11
ACTIONS............................................................................................................................. 12
NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 12
COMMUNICATION DRIVER......................................................................................................13
KNX NETWORK DRIVER.................................................................................................... 14
KNX ROUTING GATEWAY.................................................................................................. 15
EASY CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................ 17
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................17
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 18
STEP 1: CONNECTION.......................................................................................................18
STEP 2: DISCOVERY.......................................................................................................... 18
STEP 3: CONFIGURATION................................................................................................. 19
STEP 4: BINDING................................................................................................................ 19
DISCOVERY.............................................................................................................................. 20
CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................... 23
DUPLICATION........................................................................................................................... 25
CONNECTIONS.........................................................................................................................26
PROGRAMMING....................................................................................................................... 26
DEVICE DRIVERS...........................................................................................................................27
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................27
KEYPAD..................................................................................................................................... 28
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................28
PROPERTIES...................................................................................................................... 29
GENERIC SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 29
GENERAL CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 30
BUTTONS CONFIGURATION........................................................................................30
THERMOSTAT CONFIGURATION................................................................................ 32
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THERMOSTAT CONFIGURATION - HEATING / COOLING..........................................32
FANCOIL CONFIGURATION......................................................................................... 33
CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................34
ACTIONS............................................................................................................................. 34
ON/OFF ACTUATOR................................................................................................................. 35
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................35
GENERIC SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 35
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 35
CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................37
DIMMER.....................................................................................................................................39
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................39
GENERIC SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 39
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 39
CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................40
GRAPHIC PROXIES........................................................................................................................42
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................42
THERMOSTAT........................................................................................................................... 43
SHUTTERS / BLINDS................................................................................................................ 44
LIGHTING.................................................................................................................................. 45
OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................................46
SOFTWARE UPDATE................................................................................................................46
BACKUP / RESTORE................................................................................................................ 46
DATE / TIME.............................................................................................................................. 47
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................... 47
RESET....................................................................................................................................... 48
IP ADDRESS RESTORE..................................................................................................... 48
COMPLETE RESTORE....................................................................................................... 48
OPEN SOURCE...............................................................................................................................50
REVISIONS......................................................................................................................................51
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OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
EKINEX specific devices can be configured in COMPOSER PRO and used in combination with a
CONTROL4 controller, by means of the KONNECT4 gateway.
The devices must be connected with a KNX certified cable (the “BUS”), with at least one power
supply unit; the bus cable must be connected to KONNECT4 too, which interacts with CONTROL4
controllers over the local IP network, as shown in the following diagram:
EASY AND ETS MODE
Although they are based on the KNX standard, these EKINEX devices can be configured directly in
COMPOSER PRO thanks to KONNECT4, without the need for an ETS PROFESSIONAL license
or any knowledge of KNX technology.
This configuration, called EASY MODE, is simpler than ETS, thanks to a reduced number of
parameters and options to choose from; just follow the procedure described later in this manual, to
discover and add the device drivers with SDDP.
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In EASY MODE, KONNECT4 does all the configuration in a single-step procedure:
The specific DEVICE DRIVERS can still be used in ETS MODE, by adding the manually to the
project (outside the guided procedure of KONNECT4); in such a case, the devices must be
preliminarily configured with ETS PROFESSIONAL, and their KNX group addresses must be
entered manually in the PROPERTIES section of the corresponding driver. In ETS MODE,
KONNECT4 acts as a pure IP interface, putting in communication the CONTROL4 controller with
the bus.
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The following EKINEX devices are supported by DEVICE DRIVERS in the two configuration
modes:
FAMILY
CODES
FUNCTIONALITY
ETS
MODE
EASY
MODE
Keypads
EK-ED2-TP
EK-E20-TP
EK-E13-TP
EK-EV2-TP
Short / long press on buttons
X
X
LED control
Integrated thermostat monitoring
ON/OFF
actuators
EK-FA1-TP
EK-FB1-TP
EK-FE1-TP
EK-FF1-TP
Generic switch relay control
X
ON/OFF lighting management
Shutters / blinds management
Load control (in combination with energy meters)
Dimmer
actuators
EK-GA1-TP
EK-GC1-TP
EK-GF1-TP
Dimming lights management
X
Other device models are supported in ETS MODE by CONTROL4 KNX generic drivers and by the
integrated ENERGY MONITORING management of KONNECT4, as explained later.
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SETUP
INSTALLATION
KONNECT4 is designed to be installed on a DIN rail, by requiring a 2 module-size free space. The
following connections are required:
- 24 V DC power supply
- Ethernet connection to LAN
- KNX (standard red-black TP 2-wire connector)
The server offers also an USB and RS485 port, prepared for future use (not available at the
present moment in the configuration process).
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KONNECT4 is expected to be connected to the same LAN as the CONTROL4 controller(s); in
case of different installations, please refer to the IT manager in order to ensure proper
communication. The front LEDs offer the following signaling:
● POWER: indicates the presence of 12-24 Vdc power supply at terminals
● SERVICE: Normally off, steady or flashing during recovery sequences
DRIVERS INSTALLATION
Before starting the configuration, the following drivers must be added to COMPOSER PRO:
NAME
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
ETS
MODE
EASY
MODE
KONNECT4
GATEWAY
Main driver for KONNECT4
X
X
KEYPAD
DEVICE
DRIVER
Allows the configuration of pushbuttons
and integrated thermostat of EKINEX
keypads in EASY MODE1
X
X
ACTUATOR
DEVICE
DRIVER
Allows the configuration of ON/OFF
actuators for RELAY and SHUTTER /
BLIND control
X
DIMMER
DEVICE
DRIVER
Allows the configuration of dimmer
actuators
X
THERMOSTAT
GRAPHIC
PROXY
Brings the integrated HVAC controller of
EKINEX keypads into visualization
X
SHUTTER
GRAPHIC
PROXY
Allows the control of ACTUATOR drivers
which channels are configured in
SHUTTER / BLIND mode
X
ON/OFF LIGHT
GRAPHIC
PROXY
Allows the control of ON/OFF lights in
combination with the ACTUATOR driver
X
DIMMER LIGHT
GRAPHIC
PROXY
Allows the control of dimmable lights in
combination with the ACTUATOR or
DIMMER driver
X
Please check that all drivers are updated to the latest version available. Older drivers
could not work properly with your device. Pay attention that the downloaded files have
the original name, otherwise they don’t work properly.
1Thermostats and the integrated HVAC regulator of pushbuttons are not supported in ETS MODE; please
use the CONTROL4 KNX UNIVERSAL THERMOSTAT instead.
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KONNECT4 DRIVER INIT
SDDP DISCOVERY
As soon as KONNECT4 is connected to the local network, it can be found in the DISCOVERED
section in COMPOSER PRO:
Double-click on the discovered item, to add the main KONNECT4 driver to the project.
PROPERTIES
The first time after adding the KONNECT4 to the project, it is recommended to open its
PROPERTIES tab; the following screen is shown:
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