Velleman VMB6IN User manual

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VMB6IN
6-Channel Input Module
for VELBUS system

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INDEX
Features ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Velbus data.................................................................................................................................... 3
Connection .................................................................................................................................... 4
Use ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Addressing .............................................................................................................................. 5
Termination ............................................................................................................................. 5
Reaction time .......................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 6

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Features:
VELBUS:
2-wire communication for VELBUS data and 2 wires for power.
Data transfer: 16,6Kbit/s.
Serial data protocol: CAN (Controller Area Network)
Short-circuit proof (towards negative and positive of power)
Bus error indication: 2 x short flash of the input indication LEDs.
Self restoring after 25 seconds in case of a bus error.
Possibility to assign a name (max. 15 characters) and a reaction time (65ms, 1s, 2s of 3s) which can be saved in
the non-volatile memory. When closing, keeping closed (for more than 0.85s) or opening a closed contact, an
instruction is being sent. Instructions will be accepted when calling up the module type, the input names and when
reading from or writing to the non-volatile memory.
The module can respond with the module type, the input name or the contents from the memory.
◊Can be used to connect push buttons, door or window contacts, movement detector relay contacts, open
collector outputs ... on the VELBUS system.
◊Contacts may be placed on a long distance from the module.
◊Up to 6 inputs.
◊Input debounce: 65ms.
◊Possibility for each input to react only when they are closed for 1, 2 or 3 seconds.
◊LED indication per input: slow, fast or very fast blinking and continuously ON.
◊LED indication when receiving or forwarding data through VELBUS.
◊251 possible addresses (adjustable through ‘ADDR’ rotary switch)
◊Required power voltage: 12 to 18VDC
◊Consumption in standby: 30mA at 18V (10mA at 16V)
◊Max. consumption (activated push button inputs): 130mA at 18V (110mA at 16VDC)
◊Standard DIN-rail housing (2 modules)
◊Dimensions (L x W x H): 90 x 36 x 58mm.
◊Weight : 75gr.

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CONNECTION
For connection between the modules, use twisted pair cable (ex. EIB 2x2x0.8mm2, UTP 8x0.51mm - CAT5 or
other). Use minimum 0.5mm² cable. For long wiring (>50m) or if a lot of modules ( > 10) are connected to one
wire, use 1mm² cable. Connect the 12-18Vdc (mind the polarity) and connect the bus wires (mind the polarity).
Make sure the contacts to be connected are not live and are not connected to the mains.
These contacts may be placed on a long distance from the module.
Connect the contacts between the PB and the COM input.
LH PBPB
BUS
VMB6IN
L
H
12V SUPPLY
BUS
TWISTED
PAIR(0.5mm )
2
+
12V
-
+
-
ADDR
COM
PB1 PB2PB3 PB4 PB5 PB6
External contacts

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USE
Remove the lid from the input module using a small screwdriver to modify the configuration.
Replace the lid
Addressing:
Enter a unique address (from ‘00’ to ‘FE’ except for ‘F0’, ‘F1’, ‘F2’, ‘F3’ and ‘FF’) for each module through the
‘ADDR’ rotating toggle switches. These addresses can be used to learn the reaction time per push button.
In case of a modification of the addresses, all LEDs parallel to the push buttons will be turned out.
Termination
If the module is connected at the start or end of a cable on the VELBUS, place the ‘TERM’ jumper.
Remove the jumper in all other cases.
If different cable wiring topologies (tree, star, loop, ...) are used, place a jumper on the end module of the longest
cable only, NOT on each end point.
L H PBPB
BU
S
+
12
V
-
ADD
R
TER
M
VELBUS
Common input for push
12V supply
Indication LEDs
Inputs push button/switch
Reception LED
Power LED
Address setting
Termination
Manual control
PB1
COM
PB2PB3PB4PB5 PB6
Forwarding LED

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Reaction time:
The push buttons have a default short reaction time (65ms). There is possibility to maintain the input contacts
closed for 1, 2 or 3 seconds until they are considered as being closed.
Follow this procedure:
•Memorize the address of the module.
•Make sure the inputs are open (disconnect if necessary)
•Set the ‘ADDR’ rotary switches on ‘F0’ for a short reaction time (65ms) and press (min. 3 seconds) any
manual control push button you would like to assign this reaction time to.
•Set the ‘ADDR’ rotary switches on ‘F1’ for a reaction time of 1 second and press (min. 3 seconds) any
manual control push button you would like to assign this reaction time to.
•Set the ‘ADDR’ rotary switches on ‘F2’ for a reaction time of 2 seconds and press (min. 3 seconds) any
manual control push button you would like to assign this reaction time to.
•Set the ‘ADDR’ rotary switches on ‘F3’ for a reaction time of 3 seconds and press (min. 3 seconds) any
manual control push button you would like to assign this reaction time to.
In this mode the input indication LEDs will turn on in different ways to indicate the chosen reaction time:
oVery fast blinking: 65ms
oFast blinking: 1s
oSlow blinking: 2s
oContinuous: 3s
•These reaction times are saved into the module (even in case of a power failure).
•Set the address of the module back to its original value.
Operation:
When closing, maintaining closed (>0.85s) or opening a closed push button, an instruction is being sent through
the VELBUS. These messages identify which push button is closed, maintained closed or opened. Other modules
(relay modules, blind control modules, dimmers ...) connected to the VELBUS can react to this and return an
instruction to the input module, which in turn will turn off, turn on or blink the indication LEDs.
The way a specific push button controls a specific module is described in the learning mode of the module in
question. Make sure the inputs are opened (disconnect if necessary) when activating a learning mode. Use the
manual control of the input module to assign a specific input in the learning mode.

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