Inepro Multi Connectivity Box User manual

Multi Connectivity Box
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Congratulations on your selection of the Multi Connectivity Box. We are certain you
will be pleased with your purchase of one of the flexibele solutions of the market.
We want to help you get the best result from your Multi Connectivity Box. This
manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully. Due to
continuous product improvements this manual is subject to changes without
notice.
We strongly recommend you read the license agreement to fully understand its
coverage and your responsibilities of ownership.
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your
questions and your concerns.
Best wishes,
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ineproB.V.
the smart way to make a device or service payable and/or authenticable

Multi Connectivity Box - Technical Manual | EN
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Multi Connectivity Box
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Installation 2
1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2Hardware
Configuration 4
Appendices 14
1 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14Appendix I - Connection to I/O
2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 0Appendix II - Prices
3 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 0Appendix III - Basic Template

Before connecting the appliance to the mains, check that the mainssupply voltage corresonds to the
voltage printed on the type plate of the adapter. If the mains voltage is different, consult your supplier.
This document:
Due to continuous product improvements this manual is subject to change without notice. This document
describes the technical and functional operation of the Multi Connectivity Box. Greatest care has been taken
drafting the information in this manual and it may be said that it is reliable. However, the producer is not liable for
any shortcomings in the text or incompleteness of the information.
Thank you for your decision to use the Multi Connectivity Box.
For Indoor Use Only
This device may only be used indoors.
CE Conformité Europeéne (Conform European Norm)
This device is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage
directive.
End of life directives
Inepro is paying a lot of attention to environmentally-friendly production. Your new device contain materials which
can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialised companies can dismantle the discarded device to
recycle the reusable materials and to minimise the amount of materials to be disposed of. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old requipment.
Directives
Mains connection
Guarentee
No guarantee can be given if safety regulations are not followed.
Changes and/or modifications
Changes and/or modfications whch have not been approved by the responsible party can void the
user's authorty to operate the equitement.
ATTENTION!!
Security
Always disconnect the power supply before handling anything inside the device.
Read this manual carefully before installing the Multi Connectivity Box!

Introduction
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Introduction
The Multi Connectivity Box let's you turn on and check the status of up to four devices. Not only that, it
will also enable you, using KUARIO, to make those devices (or their services) authenticable and payable.
So consider to leave those key and/or coin services behind and enhance your device park with our Multi
Connectivity Box!
Kind regards,
The inepro team

Installation Hardware
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Hardware
You can connect 1 through 4 devices, each will have two Output wires (brown and white), those will
output a signal, when the device should start (is reserved, and / or paid for). In these examples the white
and brown wires are used for the Output signal. Each device will also have the possibility to connect an
(optional) input wire, that is used as a signal that the device is busy. In these examples the yellow and
green wires are used for this input (aka busy signal).
Communication
The communication with the I/O Module uses 38400 BAUD 8n1, no parity. The address = 0x82.
In the I/O module DIP switch 1 is (and must be) set to ON.
In this example Output 1 & 2 and Input 1 & 2 are connected.
Note: This application can only use a single I/O module, it can not be used in a chain with
multiple I/O modules!

Installation Hardware
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On the left the 4 glands, depicted blue here. These feature the 4 inputs and outputs, each gland has 1
relay and 1 feedback wire.
The gland depicted here with a big grey cable supplies the 220V Main power. Finally the gland depicted
here with a black cable has the network cable.
In use function
The input (green & yellow wire) can be used (you must short the two wires) to indicate to the
SmartConnector that the device (for example the washing machine) is in use.
In that case usage is prevented and no pulse will be send.
The output (Brown and white wire) are connected in the lower-left corner. These signal the device with
a pulse to start running.
Read more about 'Connection to I/O modules' here:
Appendix I: Connection to I/O modules

Configuration
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Configuration
The Multi Connectivity Box uses KUARIO as a payment and release system. For KUARIO you need a
KUARIO account with rights to create an KUARIO Outlet at your KUARIO Site. End-Users must have a
KUARIO account to be able to pay for the service. For more information about becoming a KUARIO
manager refer to KUARIO manuals online.
Requirements:
n KUARIO account with rights to create an KUARIO Outlet at your KUARIO Site *
n KUARIO product template with products suited for the devices linked to your MCB box. *
n End-Users must have a KUARIO account to be able to pay for the service
* If you are using our KUARIO activation Service (letting KUARIO execute the configuration process) and
have no access to our KUARIO Manager, the items with an asterisk are not required of you.

Configuration
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Placing QR codes on your devices
For each of the devices (maximum 4 per MCB) that you want to connect with the MCB (Multi
Connectivity Box) take a foil (a hard plastic sticker) set, and place a suitable foil on the device. The image
below shows a foil on a washing machine. One of the smaller foils can be used in a folder or such to
always have the QR of the devices at hand at a location that not necessarily is the location of the device.
Devices may differ in type, brand or functionality.

Configuration
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Creating a KUARIO Outlet for the Multi Connectivity Box
If you are using our KUARIO activation Service (letting KUARIO execute the configuration process) and
have no access to our KUARIO Manager, you should skip this step and go to "Link your devices to the
(MCB) Outlet ".
To be able to charge something for the use of a device (a service), a KUARIO product must be linked to
that device. As said in the requirements, these products must be available before you start this process.
You can add them right now, if this has not been done yet. Furthermore the must be linked to a KUARIO
product Template, which in turn must be linked to the KUARIO (MCB) Outlet. So we will need to create a
KUARIO (MCB) Outlet.
1. Open the KUARIO Manager. Log in.
2. Go to 'Outlets'.
3. Click 'Add' to create a KUARIO (Multi Connectivity) Outlet for each MCB. Make sure it is of the 'Multi
Connectivity' type.
4. Give the Outlet a meaningful name so you can later determine which MCB this Outlet refers to. Click
'Next' to continue.
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Configuration
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5. On the outside of the MCB and on the inside in the door, you will find a sticker with the MAC address
of the MCB. Copy this MAC address.
6. Enter the MAC address of your MCB as the address of the order terminal of this KUARIO Outlet.
7. Give it a recognisable name, preferably the same name as you gave the Outlet in step 1. Click 'Next'
8. Select the correct KUARIO Product Template with products for the devices linked to the MCB. These
should have been created beforehand.
9. Optionally select a different KUARIO Price Line that has alternative prices of the products of the
devices linked to the MCB. The alternative KUARIO price line should have been created beforehand.
Click 'Next'.

Configuration
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The Outlet is now listed under you site's Outlets:
Is my KUARIO MCB Outlet linked or not yet linked to an MCB?
MCB Outlet not yet linked
A linked MCB Outlet
Link your devices to the (MCB) Outlet
Configure the settings per Outlet (aka per device)
1. Open the KUARIO App and log in.

Configuration
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2. Go to the Service tab (if you do not have the service tab, you might not have the correct rights, contact
our support).
3. Make sure you have the correct Site selected under 'Sites' and then proceed to 'Outlets'.
4. Click on the applicable MCB Outlet, that is the one you want to configure.

Configuration
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5. In the MCB Outlet, go to MCB Settings.
6. Go to the device that you want to link, and select the number of that device from the list. Refer to the
image above, to see which device is which.
7. Click 'Add QR code' to link the device via it's QR code foil.

Configuration
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8. Scan the QR code on the device.
You will now get a short notification that the QR code has been added.
9. Repeat this process for all your devices (maximum four per MCB Outlet)
Link products to the (MCB) Outlet
If you are using our KUARIO activation Service (letting KUARIO execute the configuration process) and
have no access to our KUARIO Manager, you should skip this step and let KUARIO support know you
have linked your devices to the KUARIO Outlets and the products can now be linked.

Configuration
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To be able to charge something for the use of a device (a service), a KUARIO product must be linked to
that device. As said in the requirements, these products must be available before you start this process.
You can add them right now, if this has not been done yet. Furthermore the must be linked to a KUARIO
product Template, which in turn must be linked to the KUARIO (MCB) Outlet. If these steps have been
omitted you will get no items in the process below.
1. Open the KUARIO Manager and log in.
2. Go to 'Outlets'.
3. Click on the three dots to enter the context menu and click 'Connections'.
4. In 'Connections' select a connection and select a product under 'item'. If the QR code of a device has
not yet been scanned the device number will not be listed. If device may be reserved, you should
enable reservations. Click 'Save' to save the settings of the device.

Configuration
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5. Make sure to have all your devices configured. Each device should have a 'Connection' and a 'Item'.
6. Click 'Back to leave this menu.
7. If you run into any trouble during this process please contact our support.
Your devices should now be linked, and you should now be able to buy the product linked to
this device

Appendices Appendix I - Connection to I/O
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Appendix I: Connection to I/O modules
Pin assignment
Input 1 through 4
Sauro CTF0800T
Pin 1 = input 1 +
Pin 2 = input 1 -
Pin 3 = input 2 +
Pin 4 = input 2 -
Pin 5 = input 3 +
Pin 6 = input 3 -
Pin 7 = input 4 +
Pin 8 = input 4 -
Power
Sauro CTF02008
Pin 1 = + 12 - 36 V DC
Pin 2 = 0 V DC
Communication bus
Sauro CTF06008
Pin 1 = not connected
Pin 2 = Tx+
Pin 3 = Tx-
Pin 4 = Rx+
Pin 5 = Rx-
Pin 6 = bus ground (shield
cable)

Appendices Appendix I - Connection to I/O
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Output 1 and 2
Sauro CTF040M7
Pin 1 = relais 1 (3) Common
Pin 2 = not connected
Pin 3 = relais 1 (3) Normally
Open
Pin 4 = not connected
Pin 5 = relais 2 (4) Common
Pin 6 = not connected
Pin 7 = relais 2 (4) Normally
Open
Output 3 and 4
Sauro CTF040M7
Pin 1 = relais 1 (3) Common
Pin 2 = not connected
Pin 3 = relais 1 (3) Normally
Open
Pin 4 = not connected
Pin 5 = relais 2 (4) Common
Pin 6 = not connected
Pin 7 = relais 2 (4) Normally
Open
Inputs
How to use the inputs: By short-circuiting the input 1 + with the input 1 - the status of input 1 has been
changed. The input triggers when the current is or exceeds 0,6 mA. The maximum current can be 1,5
mA. The maximum resistance in a field cable is 4 Kilo ohms. The open voltage on the pins is 5 Volts.
Lengthy field cables are susceptible to interference. When long cables are necessary, twisted pair cable
is recommended.
In use function
The input (green & yellow wire) can be used (you must short the two wires) to indicate to the
SmartConnector that the device (for example the washing machine) is in use.
In that case usage is prevented and no pulse will be send.
Click here to go to the hardware communications section for more info .
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Appendices Appendix I - Connection to I/O
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Outputs
The connections on the relay outputs. The relays will short-circuit the output when the relay is 'closed'.
The relays are set to give a pulse not a signal, that is the relay will close for a short while and open again
(this a called a pulse)