Ekinex EK-FA1-TP User manual

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Binary output 4 channels 10A
Product code: EK-FA1-TP
Other characteristics
• Housing in plastic material
• Mounting on 35 mm rail (according to EN 60715)
• Protection degree IP20 (according to EN 60529)
• Overvoltage class III (according to EN 60664-1)
• Classication climatic 3K5 and mechanical 3M2 (accor-
ding to EN 50491-2)
• Pollution degree 2 (according to IEC 60664-1)
• 4 modular units (1 unit = 18 mm)
• Weight 205 g
• Dimensions 72 x 90 x 70 mm (WxHxD)
Technical data
Power supply
• 30 Vdc from KNX bus line
• Current consumption < 12 mA
• Power consumption 360 mW
Outputs
• Number: 4
• Rated voltage (Un): 230 Vac
• Rated current (In): 10 A
• Switched power: 2200 W
KNX binary output for independent switching of max. 4
groups of electrical loads. It has to be used in KNX instal-
lations for control of homes and buildings.
Description
The ekinex®binary output EK-FA1-TP is a S-mode KNX
rail mounting modular device for independent switching
of 4 groups of electrical loads; to this purpose the outputs
of the device are equipped with potential-free relay con-
tacts. The device is equipped with an integrated bus com-
munication module and is designed for rail mounting in
distribution boards and cabinets. To operate the device
receives a telegram from the bus, sent by a KNX device
(such as a pushbutton, a sensor or another switching or
control device), that causes the opening or the closing of
one or more relays. The manual operation of an output
channel is possible also using the corresponding lever on
the front side. The position of the lever simultaneously
indicates the switching status of the relay. The bistable
relays ensure the maintenance of the status also in case
of failure of the bus voltage. The device is powered by
the KNX bus line with SELV voltage 30 Vdc and does not
require any auxiliary power supply.
Main characteristics
• On/off switching of individual loads or groups of loads
• Congurable as normally open or normally closed
switch
• Manual switching through levers (also in case of bus
voltage failure)
• Status feedback of the outputs through the position of
the levers
• Logical gates and forced mode for each channel
• Block function for each channel
• Time scheduling: delay for switching on and off, stairca-
se lighting function with pre-warning signal
• Integration in scenes
• Operating hours counter congurable via bus
• Auxiliary power supply not necessary
Environmental conditions
• Operating temperature: - 5 ... + 45°C
• Storage temperature: - 25 ... + 55°C
• Transport temperature: - 25 ... + 70°C
• Relative humidity: 95% not condensing
Switching, display and connection elements
The device is equipped with switches for manual opera-
tion and status feedback, a programming pushbutton, a
programming LED, and terminal blocks for connecting
outputs and KNX bus line.
Switching elements
• Pushbutton for switching between the normal and pro-
gramming operating mode
• Lever switches for manual operation of the channels
(tool necessary)
Thanks to the lever switches located on the front of the
device, the connected loads can be manually controlled
in the absence of voltage on the KNX bus or when the
programming has not yet been carried out.
Datasheet STEKFA1TP_EN
Symbol Load type Current
Incandescent lamps 10 A
Fluorescent lamps 10 A
Drives
(cosφ ≥ 0,6) 10 A
Electronic transformer for low volta-
ge incandescent lamps (e.g. halogen
lamps)
10 A
Magnetic-core transformer for low
voltage incandescent lamps (e.g. ha-
logen lamps)
(cosφ ≥ 0,6)
10 A
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Warning! The manual control of the device through
the lever switches should be carried out only in case
of emergency. The operation of the lever switches
does not trigger any bus telegram.
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Connection of the loads
The connection of the loads is made with screw terminals
located on the upper front of the device.
Characteristics of the terminals
• screw clamping of conductors
• maximum cross section of conductor 2.5 mm² (single-
wire) or 1.5 mm² (multi-wire)
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EKINSTGUIDAEKAB1TP
Note. It is recommended that the installation of the
device always ensure the full accessibility of the
front side to allow the operation of the pushbuttons.
disconnected and the bus terminal has been extracted
from its slot. Use a screwdriver to slide down the locking
device and remove the device from the rail.
Lever in lower position (OFF):
relay contact opened
Lever in upper position (ON):
relay contact closed
Display elements
• Red LED for displaying the active operating mode of
the device (on = programming, off = normal operation)
• Switches for displaying the status of the outputs (lever
up = closed contact, lever down = opened contact)
Note. In case of failure of the bus voltage, the
switching of the loads is possible only if they are still
powered with the mains voltage 230 Vac. The relay
status in case of failure and reset of the bus can be
set during the device conguration.
Mounting
The device has degree of protection IP20, and is there-
fore suitable for use in dry interior rooms. The housing is
made for rail mounting according to EN 60715 in boards
or cabinets for electrical distribution. The installation is in
horizontal position, the correct position is when the KNX
bus terminal is located at the bottom and the terminals for
the outputs are located at the top. For the installation of
the device on the rail proceed as follows:
• with the aid of a tool bring the locking device in the fully
lowered position (1);
• place the upper edge of the rear inner prole on the
upper edge of the rail (2);
• rotate the device towards the rail (3);
• push the locking device upward until it stops (4).
Before removing the device, be sure the inputs have been
1) Terminal blocks for output channels
2) Lever switches for manual operation and status feedback
3) Programming pushbutton
4) Programming LED
5) Terminal block for KNX bus line
Connection of the KNX bus line
The connection of the KNX bus line is made with the ter-
minal block (black/red) included in delivery and inserted
into the slot of the housing.
Characteristics of the KNX terminal block
• spring clamping of conductors
• 4 seats for conductors for each polarity
• terminal suitable for KNX bus cable with single-wire
conductors and diameter between 0.6 and 0.8 mm
• recommended wire stripping approx. 5 mm
• color codication: red = + (positive) bus conductor,
black = - (negative) bus conductor
Warning! In order to supply the KNX bus lines use
only a KNX bus power supply (e.g. ekinex EK-AB1-
TP or EK-AG1-TP). The use of other power supplies
can compromise the communication and damage
the devices connected to the bus.
EK-FA1-TP
4xD.O. 10A/230Vac
~ 50/60 Hz
12345678
0N
0 FF
C1
0N
0 FF
C2
0N
0 FF
C3
0N
0 FF
C4
C1 C2 C3 C4
bus KNX
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2
DCEKFA1TP
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45
+
-
KNX
bus
DCEKFA1TP
EK-FA1-TP
4xD.O. 10A/230Vac
~ 50/60 Hz
12345678
0N
0 FF
C1
0N
0 FF
C2
0N
0 FF
C3
0N
0 FF
C4
C1 C2 C3 C4
bus KNX
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Conguration and commissioning
Conguration and commissioning of the device require
the use of the ETS®(Engineering Tool Software) program
V4 or later releases. These activities must be carried out
according to the design of the building automation system
done by a qualied planner.
Conguration
For the conguration of the device parameters the corre-
sponding application program or the whole ekinex®pro-
duct database must be loaded in the ETS program. For
detailed information on conguration options, refer to the
application manual of the device available on the website
www.ekinex.com
Disposal
At the end of its useful life the product
described in this datasheet is classied
as waste from electronic equipment in
accordance with the European Direc-
tive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), and cannot
be disposed together with the munici-
pal undifferentiated solid waste.
Documentation
This datasheet refers to the release A1.0 of the ekinex®
device EK-FA1-TP, and is available for download at www.
ekinex.com as a PDF (Portable Data Format) le.
File name Device release Updating
STEKFA1TP_EN.pdf A1.0 03 / 2014
Warnings
• Installation, electrical connection, conguration and
commissioning of the device can only be carried out by
qualied personnel in compliance with the applicable
technical standards and laws of the respective countri-
es
• The use of the device in security applications is not al-
lowed.The device may however be used for auxiliary
Marks
• KNX
• CE: the device complies with the Low Voltage Directi-
ve (2006/95/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/108/EC). Tests carried out according
to EN 50491-2:2010, EN 50491-3:2009, EN 50491-4-
1:2012, EN 50491-5-1:2010, EN 50491-5-2:2010, EN
50428:2005 +A1:2007 + A2:2009
Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. To clean use a dry cloth.
It must be avoided the use of solvents or other aggressive
substances.
Warning! Incorrect disposal of this product may
cause serious damage to the environment and hu-
man health. Please be informed about the correct
disposal procedures for waste collecting and pro-
cessing provided by local authorities.
Warning! Sockets controlled via bus must be cle-
arly identied. Controlling loads with mobile installa-
tion (e.g. household appliances connected to mains
sockets) must be planned and realized with a care-
ful evaluation of the risks that may arise in the case
of control without direct visual contact with the load
(remote control). Connecting loads different than
those planned, remote controlling without direct ve-
rication of the current conditions of the connected
load or automatic controlling based on scenes or
time-scheduling can cause serious damage to pe-
ople and objects.
Product
code
Application
software
(## = release)
Communica-
tion objects
(max nr.)
Group
adresses
(max nr.)
EK-FA1-TP APEKFA1TP##.knxprod 76 254
Note. The conguration and commissioning of KNX
devices require specialized skills. To acquire these
skills, you should attend the workshops at KNX cer-
tied training centers.
Commissioning
For commissioning the device the following activities are
required:
• make the electrical connections as described above;
• turn on the bus power supply;
Warning! The electrical connection of the device
can be carried out only by qualied personnel. The
incorrect installation may result in electric shock or
re. Before making the electrical connections, make
sure the power supply has been turned off.
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90 45
70
525 20 20
EK-FA1-TP
4xD.O. 10A/230Vac
~ 50/60 Hz
12345678
0N
0FF
C1
0N
0FF
C2
0N
0FF
C3
0N
0 FF
C4
C1 C2 C3 C4
bus KNX
• recommended wire stripping approx. 6 mm
• torque max 0.8 Nm
In case of connection of loads powered at SELV voltage,
it is necessary to leave an output channel unused (cor-
responding to a pair of terminals) between the outputs
connected to loads with different voltages.
• switch the device operation to the programming mode
by pressing the programming pushbutton located on
the front side of the housing. In this mode of operation,
the programming LED is turned on;
• download into the device the physical address and the
conguration with the ETS®program.
At the end of the download the operation of the device
automatically returns to normal mode; in this mode the
programming LED is turned off. Now the bus device is
programmed and ready for use.
Dimensions [mm]
DCEKFA1TP
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C1
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signaling functions
• Opening the housing of the device causes the imme-
diate end of the warranty period
• In case of tampering, the compliance with the essential
requirements of the applicable directives, for which the
device has been certied, is no longer guaranteed
• ekinex®KNX defective devices must be returned to the
manufacturer at the following address: EKINEX S.p.A.
Via Novara 37, I-28010 Vaprio d’Agogna (NO) Italy
Other information
• This datasheet is aimed at installers, system integra-
tors and planners
• For further information on the product, please contact
the ekinex®technical support at the e-mail address:
[email protected] or visit the website www.ekinex.
com
• KNX®and ETS®are registered trademarks of KNX As-
sociation cvba, Brussels
© EKIENX S.p.A. The company reserves the right to make changes to this
documentation without notice.