GVS BNIPC-00/00.S User manual

IP Interface with Secure and Cloud_V1.0
BNIPC-00/00.S
KNX/EIB Home and Building Control System
User Manual

Attentions
1. Please keep devices away from strong magnetic field, high temperature,
wet environment;
2. Please do not fall the device to the ground or make them get hard impact;
3. Please do not use wet cloth or volatile reagent to wipe the device;
4. Please do not disassemble the devices.

Contents
Chapter 1 Summary .........................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 3 Dimension and Connection Diagram ............................................................................................... 4
3.1. Dimension diagram ...............................................................................................................................4
3.2. Connection diagram ............................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 4 Parameter setting description in the ETS ........................................................................................5
4.1. Parameter window “General” ................................................................................................................5
4.2. Use of the integrated tunneling servers ................................................................................................8
4.3. KNX Secure ........................................................................................................................................ 10
4.4. Unloading the device .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.5. Read device information .....................................................................................................................16
Chapter 5 Factory setting .............................................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 6 Web Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 7 KNX Engineering Assistant Management Platform .......................................................................21
7.1. Enterprise management ..................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.1. Login ........................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.2. Home ...........................................................................................................................................23
7.1.3. Project management ................................................................................................................... 24
7.1.4. Engineer management .................................................................................................................27
7.1.5. Device management .................................................................................................................... 31
7.1.6. Additional Instructions ................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 8 KNX Project Assistant ...................................................................................................................35
8.1. Installation ..........................................................................................................................................35
8.2. Login .................................................................................................................................................. 35
8.3. Device connection .............................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 9 Remote Commissioning Steps ...................................................................................................... 42

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Chapter 1 Summary
The IP Interface with Secure and Cloud is designed for an intelligent building control system, which
is used for facilitating communication between the Ethernet network and the KNX system. KNX
telegram can be sent to or received from other devices via the network.
The device supports the KNX Secure protocol (KNXnet/IP Security).
The device serves as an interface between KNX installations and IP networks, and can configure,
parameterize and commission the KNX installation as well as group monitoring via the LAN using the
ETS software.
For operation an additional 12~30V DC supply is necessary. The bus connection and auxiliary
power supply connection are carried out via using KNX bus connection terminals
The device adopts an Ethernet RJ45 interface to connect with LAN network. The network interface
can be operated with a transmission speed of 10/100Mbit/s Auto Sensing.
The IP address of the device can be fixed or can be received from a DHCP server. If you need to
remain the IP address static or here no DHCP server on the network, you can assign a fixed IP address
to the device via ETS.
It can support the UDP/TCP telegram and the port number 3671， and support up to 5 KNX IP client
connections, please refer to chapter 3.3.
This product is not only supported to the basic functions, but also remote debug function, which is
related to a website access via “KNX Engineering Assistant Management Platform” and connection
management via KNX project assistant software. KNX Engineering Assistant Management Platform is
a Web configuration and is used for enterprise management, engineer management and device
management. KNX Project Assistant is a PC configuration and is used for remotely connecting and
debugging projects.
It is able to use the Engineering Tool Software ETS (ETS5 or later) with a .knxprod file to allocate
the physical address and set the parameter.
It is a modular installation device. It can be installed in the distribution board on 35mm mounting
rails according to EN 60 715.

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This manual provides detail technical information on the function as well as assembly and
programming of the device for users, and the operation and usage of KNX Engineering Assistant
Management Platform and KNX Project Assistant, and explains how to use the interface device by the
application examples.
Note: The device does not support programming itself using an IP tunneling connection, but it
can be programmed via a broadcast connection (Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller).
The device also does not support bus monitoring.

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Chapter 2 Technical Data
Power supply
Operation voltage
21-30V DC, via the KNX bus
Current consumption
<5mA, 24V; <4mA, 30V
Power consumption
<120mW
Auxiliary voltage
12-30V DC
Auxiliary current
<60mA, 24V; <50mA, 30V
Auxiliary power consumption
<1.5W
Connections
KNX
Via bus connection terminal (red/black)
Auxiliary supply
Via bus connection terminal (yellow/white)
LAN
RJ45 socket for10/100Base-T, IEEE 802.3 network,
Auto Sensing
Operating and
display
Programming LED and
button
For assignment of the physical address
Cloud button
Press to disable/Enable ETS commissioning via
cloud
LAN LED
Always ON: enable ETS commissioning via cloud
Single flashing: disable ETS commissioning via cloud
Double flashing: abnormal connection to cloud
OFF: unconnected or abnormal Network
KNX LED
Flashing: the application layer running normally
OFF: the application layer running abnormal
Temperature
Operation
–5 °C ... + 45 °C
Storage
–25 °C ... + 55 °C
Transport
– 25 °C ... + 70 °C
Ambient
Humidity
<93%, except condensation
Design
Modular installation device, on 35mm mounting rail
Dimensions
36 mm×90 mm×64mm
Weight
0.1KG
Housing
Plastic housing, Beige
Application program
Max. number of
communication objects
Max. number of
group address
Max. number of
associations
IP Interface with Secure
0
0
0

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Chapter 3 Dimension and Connection Diagram
3.1. Dimension diagram
3.2. Connection diagram
①Cloud button: Press to disable/Enable ETS
commissioning via cloud
②LAN LED:
Always ON-enable ETS commissioning via cloud
Single flashing-disable ETS commissioning via cloud
Double flashing-abnormal connection to cloud
OFF-unconnected or abnormal Network
③KNX LED:
Flashing-the application layer running normally
OFF-the application layer running abnormal
④Auxiliary power supply connection
⑤LAN connection
⑥Programming LED, red LED ON for assignment of
physical address
⑦Programming button, to enter or exit the physical
address programming mode
Reset the device to the factory configuration: press the
programming button and hold for 4 seconds then
release, repeat the operation for 4 times, and the
interval between each operation is less than 3 seconds
⑧KNX bus connection terminal

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Chapter 4 Parameter setting description in the ETS
4.1. Parameter window “General”
Parameter window “General” is shown in fig. 4.1.1. The device information,including company
name, project name,DNS server can be set here.
Fig 4.1.1 “General” parameter window
Parameter “Company Name (30 char.)”
This parameter is used to set the company name the device belongs to. Maximum 30 characters
can be input.
Parameter “Project Name (30 char.)”
This parameter is used to set the project name the device belongs to. Maximum 30 characters can
be input.
Note: the project name needs to be consistent with the enterprise name in KNX Engineering
Assistant Management Platform, for device to be automatically associated with this project. You can
find this device from bound devices of this project in KNX Engineering Assistant Management
Platform.
Parameter “DNS server”
This parameter is used to set the DNS server address.
Parameter “IP settings...”
Configuration in ETS windows-->Properties

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Configure the IP parameters of the IP device in the properties window of ETS.
Device name: Device-->Properties-->Settings-->Name
The device name can be entered in the Settings Properties window. The device name loaded into
the device can be changed in the Name field, as shown in Figure 4.1.2 below.
The device name is used for identification of the device on the LAN. For example, the installation
location can be identified by the names assigned to the devices, e.g. IP interface, hall, etc
Note: Only the first 30 characters of the device name are loaded into the device; the rest is
truncated.
Fig. 4.1.2 Settings
IP addresses: Device-->Properties-->IP
The IP address can be defined in the IP Properties window, as shown in Figure 4.1.3 below.
The following options are available for setting the IP address:
Options:
Obtain an IP address automatically
Use a static IP address

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Fig. 4.1.3 IP
Obtain an IP address automatically： In the default setting the IP Interface with Secure expects the
assignment of an IP address by a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server. This server
responds to a request by assigning a free IP address to the device. If a DHCP server is not available in
the network, the device will be inaccessible.
Use a static IP address： If no DHCP server is installed on the network or if the IP address should
remain the same, it can be assigned as static. When assigning static IP addresses, ensure that each
device receives a different IP address, and also configure the matching subnet mask and default
gateway.
The MAC address is read from the device after a download
The multicast address is only displayed here, 224.0.23.12, it can not be changed.
The commissioning password and the authentication code are only visible when KNX Secure is
activated, and are required for IP tunneling connections.

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4.2. Use of the integrated tunneling servers
The IP Interface with Secure offers 5 additional physical addresses, which can be used for a
tunneling connection, shown in fig. 4.2.1. These so-called tunneling servers can be used with the ETS
as a programming interface or with another visual display client, with smartphone, with tablet, with bus
tool etc.
Fig.4.2.1 Tunneling
The physical address of each tunneling connection can be changed in the setting property window,
and their physical addresses must fit the topology.
In ETS, the first five free addresses in the line are assigned automatically after the device has
been inserted into a line. This is a property of the ETS and cannot be changed.
The addresses will be available in the device after the first download.
If this is not desired, the setting can be changed manually in the Properties window via activated
the Park, shown in fig. 4.2.2. This tunnel will receive the address 15.15.255 after download. If the option
Park is selected for all tunneling servers, all tunneling servers will be assigned the address 15.15.255.
( 15.15.255 is the default address for devices with no physical address assigned)
Fig.4.2.2 Setting - Park

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In addition, the tunneling servers can also be encrypted with KNX Secure. First activate Secure
Commissioning, and then activate Secure Tunneling, as shown in Figure 4.2.3. After activating Secure
Tunneling, the password for each Tunneling connection can be set in ETS, as shown in Figure 4.2.4, and
users can change this password as needed.
Fig.4.2.3 Setting - Secure activated
Fig.4.2.4 Setting - tunneling password
If a project password is not assigned to the project, ETS will prompt to assign a project password
when activate Secure Commissioning , as shown in Figure 4.2.5 below. In other words, you must set a
project password for the project, otherwise the Secure Commissioning cannot be activated.

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Fig.4.2.5 Set project password
4.3. KNX Secure
The IP Interface with Secure is a KNX device according to the KNX Secure standard. In other words,
the device can run in secure mode, and the tunneling connection are encrypted.
Therefore, the following information must be taken into account during device commissioning:
It is essential to assign a project password as soon as a KNX Secure device is imported into a
project. This will protect the project against unauthorized access.
The password must be kept in a safe place –access to the project is not possible without it (not
even the KNX Association or device manufacturer will be able to access it)!
Without the project password, the commissioning key will not be able to be imported.
A commissioning key is required when commissioning a KNX Secure device (first download).
This key (FDSK = Factory Default Setup Key) is included on a sticker on the side of the device, and it
must be imported into the ETS prior to the first download.
On the first download of the device, a window pops up in the ETS to prompt the user to enter
the key, as shown in Figure 4.3.1 below. The certificate can also be read from the device using a QR
scanner (recommended).

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Fig.4.3.1 Add Device Certificate window
Alternatively, the certificates of all Secure devices can be entered in the ETS beforehand. This
is done on the “Security” tab on the project overview page, as shown in Figure 4.3.2 below.
The certificates can be also added to the selected device in the project, as shown in Figure 4.3.3.
Fig. 4.3.2 Add Device Certificate in overview
Fig. 4.3.3 Add Device Certificate in project
A FDSK sticker is applied on the device.

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Without the FDSK, it will no longer be possible to operate the device in KNX Secure mode after a
reset.
The FDSK is required only for initial commissioning. After entering the initial FDSK, the ETS will
assign a new key, as shown in Figure 4.3.4 below.
The FDSK will be required again only if the device was reset to its factory settings (e.g. If the device
is to be used in a different ETS project).
Fig. 4.3.4 Adding Device Certificate window
Example:
If this application in the project needs to be tried with another device, it is no longer the original
device. When the application is downloaded to a new device, the following prompt will appear on the
left of figure 4.3.5, click yes, the Add Device Certificate window will appear, then enter the initial FDSK
of the new device, and you need to reset the device to the factory settings (it is not required if the
device is still factory default; If it has been used, it will be required to reset, otherwise the following error
message will appear on the right of figure 4.3.5), and then the device can be successfully downloaded
again.
Fig. 4.3.5 Example

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Whether the device is replaced in the same project, or the device is replaced in a different project,
the processing is similar: Reset the device to the factory settings, then reassign the FDSK.
After the device is downloaded successfully, the label Add Device Certificate turns gray, indicating
that the key for this device has been assigned successfully, as shown in Figure 4.3.6 below.
Fig. 4.3.6
ETS generates and manages keys:
Keys and passwords can be exported as needed to the use of security keys outside of the
associated ETS projects, e.g. if a client would like to access one of the tunnels. As shown in Figure
4.3.7 below, the file extension is .knxkeys.
Fig. 4.3.7
ETS with IP connection example:
The whole process is shown in Figure 4.3.8 below. Select the IP Interface device, select one of the
Tunneling (such as physical address 1.1.2), click “Test”, the commissioning password and
authentication code input window will pop up (the password and authentication code can be viewed in
the device property window in the project), enter the password and authentication code. After click “OK”,
the word OK will appear next to the “Test” button, and then click “Select” to connect.

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Fig. 4.3.8 IP tunneling connection
In Figure 4.3.8, if Secure Tunneling is not activated, , the commissioning password and
authentication code are not required when the device is connected as an interface; if Secure Tunneling

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is activated, ETS will prompt you to enter the commissioning password and authentication code when
connecting.
The IP Interface can be reset to its factory settings if necessary, see chapter 5, Factory setting
Note: Any USB interface used for programming a KNX Secure device must support “long frames”.
Otherwise ETS will report a download failure information, as shown below.
Fig. 4.3.9
4.4. Unloading the device
The device can be reset to the factory settings. This is a secure device, so the following
information must be observed:
When the device is operated in KNX Secure mode, it can be reset via the ETS only if the ETS uses
the project with which the device was parameterized or if the commissioning key is available in the
project.
The device can be unloaded by right-clicking it in the ETS.
Unloading the application:
The IP address and IP configuration will be retained
The passwords of the tunneling servers will be deleted. There will not be required to enter the
commissioning password and authentication code when connecting (if there is the pop-up
window,it is empty)

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The key assigned by the ETS will be retained. In other words, the FDSK will not be needed for
reprogramming
The physical address will be retained
Unloading the physical address and the application
The device will be reset to the factory state
The FDSK will be required for re-commissioning unless it is still available in the ETS project
from the original commissioning process
4.5. Read device information
Reading device information can only be done in the project of the device, via select the
device-->right-click-->info-->device info, as shown fig.4.5 below.
Fig. 4.5 Read device information

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Chapter 5 Factory setting
The IP Interface is delivered with the following default factory settings:
The reset to factory settings can also be performed directly on the device. The specific operation
as follows:
Press the programming button and hold for 4 seconds then release, repeat the operation for 4
times, and the interval between each operation is less than 3 seconds, after that, the KNX indicators is
off and programming LED indicator is flashing, and the device enters the restart, and after the KNX
return to normal instructions, and the restart is completed, it can be restored to the factory settings.
For more information about the FDSK (Factory Default Setup Key). See chapter 4.3, KNX Secure.
Physical address
15.15.254
Tunneling Addresses
15.15.241
15.15.242
15.15.243
15.15.244
15.15.245
IP configuration
IP address
192.168.2.200
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Default gateway
192.168.2.1