EZI Controls Total Control URC Clipsal C-Bus User manual

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Clipsal C-Bus Module
USER MANUAL

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DOCUMENT REVISION
1. Revision 1.0 –Initial Release –September 2018

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LEGAL NOTICE
© eZi Controls, 2018. All rights reserved.
While all efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of information in this manual, eZi
Controls is not responsible for damages or claims arising from the use of this manual or it’s
associated products. Persons using this manual are assumed to be trained systems integration
professionals and are responsible for using the correct wiring procedures, correct override
methods for equipment control and maintaining safe working conditions in fail-safe
environments.
eZi Controls reserves the right to change, delete or add to the information in this manual at
any time without notice.
eZi Controls, the eZi Controls logo are trademarks of eZi Controls. URC, the URC Logo and
associated branding are the trademarks of Universal Remote Control. Clipsal, C-Bus and
associated branding are the trademarks of Clipsal, and it’s holding company, Schneider
Electric All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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CONTENTS
Document Revision....................................................................................................................1
Legal Notice................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................4
2. features...............................................................................................................................4
3. Requirements......................................................................................................................5
4. core & interface devices .....................................................................................................6
5. Installation ..........................................................................................................................7
a. Importing the module into URC Accelerator 2.0............................................................7
b. Installing the system core...............................................................................................8
c. Installing the client/user interfaces..............................................................................10
d. Configuring the Network Parameters...........................................................................11
e. Configuring the system Core module ...........................................................................12
f. Configuring the user Interface modules.......................................................................14
g. Licensing and Demo Mode ...........................................................................................16
6. Usage Instructions ............................................................................................................17
7. Module Changelog............................................................................................................18

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1. INTRODUCTION
Clipsal C-Bus is a bus-based lighting and energy control system focussed in the residential and
light commercial sectors. This module allows seamless 2-way integration of a Clipsal C-Bus
System into a Universal Remote Control (URC) Total Control 2.0 automation and control
system.
2. FEATURES
•Seamlessly integrate you Clipsal C-Bus system into URC
•Full-feedback is supported, view the status and level of all groups in the C-Bus system.
•Operate the C-Bus system from any TC2.0 URC TKP device, or the iOS and Android
Mobile 2.0 App.
•An intuitive and customizable user interface is automatically generated.

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3. REQUIREMENTS
To integrate this 2-way module into a URC Total Control 2.0 system, the following are
required:
•A URC Total Control System installed and programmed by a certified URC TC2.0
specialist.
•A PC with the latest version of URC Accelerator 2 with the .tc2 project file for the site
•A Clipsal C-Bus system with a C-Bus Network Interface (5500CN2) or equivalent
module.
•A reference from the C-Bus system of the C-Bus group numbers and their associated
circuits/rooms
•The eZi-Controls URC/C-Bus 2-way module .tcm2 file
•For operation beyond the demo/trial period, a license key is required.

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4. CORE & INTERFACE DEVICES
It is important to note that this module makes use of the Core and Interface module
architecture. This architecture improves performance and reliability of the module and
overall system. The module, when installed, provides two module files for installation:
•Core Module:
oThe main part of the module.
oDoes all the “heavy-lifting”
oMaintains the connection and feedback database to the C-Bus
system.
oContains no user interfaces/graphics etc.
oIMPORTANT: Only ONE instance must be installed in the project!!!
•Interface Module:
oThe user interface part of the module.
oContains all graphics and menus.
oOne instance must be installed in each room in the Accelerator
project file that will be using the C-Bus system/control page.
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5. INSTALLATION
a. Importing the module into URC Accelerator 2.0
The first step is to import the module’s .tcm2 archive file into URC Accelerator 2.0. To do this,
launch URC Accelerator 2.0.
Select the ezi_controls_cbus_x.x.tcm2 file and click Open
In the proceeding window, click the Import button.

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NOTE: You will now need to close and re-open URC Accelerator 2.0 for the module to be
added to the Device Library.
b. Installing the system core
Open your URC Accelerator 2 Project file, or if one does not yet exist, create a new one.
In the URC Accelerator 2.0 Toolbar, select 4. Add Other Devices.
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In the main window:
In the Select Database field, select My Database.
In the Select Module Type field choose IP Database.
In the Select Category field select LIGHT.

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In the Select Brand window, choose Clipsal.
In the Select Module window, you should see the Core and Interface modules.
Select the C-Bus Core module and add it to the project (usually the room where the
equipment is.

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c. Installing the client/user interfaces
In the same manner as with the core module, select each room that you wish to add a C-Bus
control interface to, and add the Interface module to those rooms.
You will need to confirm that the Interface module refers to the correct Core module, then
click OK.
The C-Bus control interface will only appear in the rooms that contain the Interface module.

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d. Configuring the Network Parameters
In the URC Accelerator 2.0 Toolbar, open Step 6. Network Setup.
Select the Non URC Device tab.
Complete the entry for the C-Bus Core module with the IP address and port of your Clipsal C-
Bus CNI. Default port is 10001.

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e. Configuring the system Core module
To configure the Core module:
1. In the URC Accelerator 2.0 Toolbar, select 3rd Party 2-Way Settings
2. Select Two-Way Module Settings
3. Select the room that contains the C-Bus Core module, and select the C-Bus Core
device.
4. Confirm that the IP address and port number are correct (as set previously in Network
Settings).
5. Set the System Parameter Information. Details on the following page.

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The System Parameter Information field allows you to change settings in the Core module.
Settings are in the following format:
SETTING=VALUE
Possible settings for the C-Bus Core and their purpose as follows:
1. DRIVERCENTRAL_LICENSE: Enter the license key purchased from www.drivercentral.io
2. OFFLINE_LICENSE: Alternatively enter an offline activation key
3. DEBUG: Enable debug mode in the module.
•Possible Values:
•ON
•OFF
4. USE_MMI: Enable C-Bus MMI Messages.
•The C-Bus CNI has an optional mode which periodically broadcasts the entire
systems status to the control system (URC). Enabled by default. If the system
is experiencing performance issues, disable this setting.
•Possible values:
•ON
•OFF
Examples of valid entries for the System Parameter Settings are as follows:
Licensed via DriverCentral.io with license key
“123abc456”.
No debugging.
Use MMI Status Update mode from the C-Bus PCI
Unlicensed/demo mode
Use debug mode
Disable MMI Status Update mode from the C-Bus PCI
DRIVERCENTRAL_LICENSE=123abc456
OFFLINE_LICENSE=
DEBUG=OFF
USE_MMI=ON
DRIVERCENTRAL_LICENSE=
OFFLINE_LICENSE=
DEBUG=ON
USE_MMI=OFF

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f. Configuring the user Interface modules
Each instance of the Interface module will need to be configured.
1. In the Two-Way Module Setup screen, select the Two Way Module Settings tab.
2. Select the room containing the instance of the C-Bus Interface module and select the
relevant device.
3. Configure the Parameter field for the Interface, Details follow below.
The Parameter field allows you to change settings in the Interface module. Settings are in
the following format:
SETTING=VALUE
Possible settings for the C-Bus Interface and their purpose as follows:
1. GROUPS: The C-Bus groups to be displayed/controlled by this instance of the
Interface module.
a. This value is made up of a comma separated list of entries as follows:
<GROUP_NUMBER>/<GROUP_MODE>/<GROUP NAME>
i. The GROUP_NUMBER is the C-Bus group number to be
monitored/controlled. Values 0 to 255.
ii. GROUP_MODE tells this module how to display the group. Possible
values:
1. D - Dimmed
2. S –Switched

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iii. GROUP_NAME is the name you wish to have displayed for this
group on the user interface. If left blank then this group will not be
displayed.
2. NAME: The title displayed at the bottom of the C-Bus Interface page.
Examples of valid settings for the Interface Parameters as follows:
GROUPS=1/D/Chandelier,2/S/Rope Lights,3/D/Down Lights
NAME=Cbus Lighting
GROUPS=1/S/Spotlights,2/D/Starlights,3/S/Pool Light
NAME=Outside Lights

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g. Licensing and Demo Mode
This module is available for purchase from www.drivercentral.io from where you will be
issued a license key. This license key once activated for the first time will be bound to the
MAC address of the MRX controller that it was installed on.
The licensing process is fully automated and happens on the MRX controller in the
background. The licensing status can be confirmed via the options menu in the C-Bus
Interface module,
Activation only requires internet connectivity for the initial licensing process. Thereafter the
module will continue to operate offline. Note that the license files will be deleted during a
factory reset.
In the unlikely event that a site has no internet connectivity for licensing to take place, an
offline license activation key can be requested.
In either case, enter the relevant license key in the system Core module’s settings (Section E
above).
This module includes a 1-hour demo mode, where after the module will cease to function.
Demo mode can be reset by power cycling the MRX controller.
The current licensing status can be found by opening the module’s options page
DRIVERCENTRAL_LICENSE=123abc456
OFFLINE_LICENSE=
DEBUG=OFF
USE_MMI=ON

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6. USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Usage if the interface is designed to be as intuitive as possible.
Switched groups only present as the circular icon to the right of the row. Dimmable groups
present with an additional slider and fade buttons.
Press the circle icons to the right of the row to toggle a group on and off.
Press the + and –icons to increase or decrease the current lighting level by 10%.
Drag the slider to control the light level in real-time.
To scroll through the list of groups, swipe up or down on the screen.

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7. MODULE CHANGELOG
•V1.0 –Initial Release
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