Vestamatic Vesta Building Controller User manual

Vesta Building Controller
8-Channel Central Control for Sun Protection and
Roller Shutter Systems in large Buildings
Installation and Operating Instructions

Contents
Introduction page 43
1 Installation instructions page 44
1.1 Mounting the Vesta Building Controller page 44
1.2 Connecting the Vesta Building Controller page 45
1.2.1 Mains power supply and relay outputs page 45
1.2.2 Sensor connections and digital inputs page 46
1.2.3 Wind speed sensors page 46
1.2.4 Wind direction sensor page 47
1.2.5 Temperature sensors page 47
1.2.6 Sun sensors page 47
1.2.7 External up/down inputs page 48
1.2.8 Window cleaning and maintenance inputs page 48
1.2.9 Rain sensor page 48
1.2.10 Fire input page 48
1.2.11 Signaling relay output page 48
1.3 Communication ports page 49
1.3.1 CAN page 49
1.3.2 SSC page 49
1.3.3 RS232 page 49
1.3.4 LON page 49
2 General page 50
2.1 Keys page 50
2.1.1 Function keys page 50
2.1.2 Cursor movement keys page 50
2.1.3 Home key page 51
2.1.4 Edit keys page 51
2.2 Display page 51
2.3 Buzzer page 51
3 Operation page 52
3.1 Main menu page 52
3.2 Measured values page 52
3.3 State of functions page 53
3.3.1 Detailed functional description of current group page 53
3.3.2 Changing current group page 54
3.3.3 Active function overview page 54
3.3.4 Example page 55
3.4 Control page 55
3.4.1 Control menu – by hand function page 56
3.4.2 Control menu – by sun function page 56
3.4.3 Type of control page 56
3.4.4 Screen layout page 56
3.4.5 Changing current group page 56
3.5 Configuration page 57
3.6 Logfile page 57
3.6.1 Browsing the logfile page 57
3.7 Info page 58
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4 Configuration page 59
4.1 Password page 59
4.1.1 How to enter the password page 59
4.2 User interface page 60
4.3 Time and date page 61
4.3.1 Set time page 61
4.3.2 Set date page 61
4.3.3 Function keys page 61
4.4 Groups page 62
4.5 Change password page 62
4.6 Sensors page 63
4.6.1 Sun sensors page 63
4.6.2 Temperature sensors page 64
4.6.3 Wind sensors page 64
4.6.4 Wind direction sensor page 65
4.7 Functions page 65
4.7.1 Tilting function page 65
4.7.2 Sun function page 67
4.7.3 Temperature function page 68
4.7.4 Wind function page 69
4.7.5 Wind direction function page 70
4.7.6 Rain function page 71
4.7.7 Window cleaning function page 71
4.7.8 External inputs function page 72
4.7.9 Hand function page 72
4.7.10 Fire function page 73
4.7.11 Clock function page 74
5 Troubleshooting page 75
6 Technical data page 76
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Introduction
Introduction
The Vesta Building Controller is a microprocessor-based 8-channel central control system for all types of sun
protection and roller shutter systems. The control is designed for use in large buildings with several facades
and/or multiple storeys.
Depending on sun intensity, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation and current time, all connected sun pro-
tection and shutter systems can be controlled centrally. External systems such as security window systems,
fire alarm or building services control systems can be easily integrated.
The sensor inputs allow simultaneous connection of:
2 anemometer
1 wind direction meter
8 sun sensors
2 temperature sensors
1 heated rain and frost sensor
8 group keys
8 maintenance switches
1 potential-free alarm input.
The user-friendly interface of the Vesta Building Controller (further mentioned as VBC) gives access to a lot of
information like the measured sensor values, state of functions and a logfile. It also gives access to a lot of
control possibilities like manual operation, automatic operation and control by the sun function. The display is
divided in different area’s containing plain text sometimes in combination with graphics. The function keys at
the right side of the display give direct access to special functionality. The function keys are menu specific,
which means that each menu can have its own set of function keys.
The VBC is prepared for the future, it has the possibility to connect to a LON-bus, it is prepared to connect to
the CAN-bus, and it is also prepared to communicate with other VBC’s. Connecting the VBC to a PC gives you
the ability to control the VBC from your own workspace. Visualisation software gives you a direct overview and
the possibility to control your complete building.
The next chapters will explain how to control the VBC, the different menus and how to configure the different
functionality’s.
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Installation instructions
1 Installation instructions
1.1 Mounting the Vesta Building Controller
There are two ways to fix the Vesta Building Controller to the wall. The first is fixing it directly to the wall using
the 4 mounting holes on the inside of the box (see picture 1). Remove the 2 covers on the top and bottom and
fix the device to the wall with 4 screws. The drill distances are shown below.
The second option is to use the 2 spacers. These can be used to create a distance of 11 mm between the wall
and the Vesta Building Controller. This allows cables to be guided behind the device, or fixing it on an uneven
wall.
Attach the spacers on the back of the device as shown in picture 2 with the 4 screws which are included. Then
fix the device to the wall using the holes on the corners. The drill distances are shown below.
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1.2 Connecting the Vesta Building Controller
The inputs and outputs of the Vesta Building Controller are under the two covers and are split up in two parts.
On the upper part all the sensors are connected. The lower part is for the relay outputs.
1.2.1 Mains power supply and relay outputs
The picture below shows the output part.
The mains power supply (230 V~, 50 Hz) for the device must be made on the connections 46 to 51. The connec-
tions 1 to 9 are internally connected and can be used for example to connect the minus of the 24 Volt.
The outputs are potential-free and can therefore be used for 230 V~ control voltage or 24 V~/=. For safety
reasons it is not allowed to combine both 230 V and 24 V on the outputs. In that case use external relayboxes.
The group outputs (10–33) are split up in blocks of 4 relays or 2 groups. Each block has its own common. The
commons are used to put a voltage on the relays. This voltage is switched on the up/down outputs. Because
the commons of the different blocks are next to each other it is very easy to connect them together. Optional
the blocking outputs (SP1–SP8) can be used to disable the individual control on relay-PCB’s.
The next diagram shows the internal structure of the Vesta Building Controller’s outputs, and a typical installa-
tion for 4 groups with 24 V control voltage and optional blocking (dotted line). Everything above the numbers
is internal, and below is external.
Note: Do not forget to bridge the commons if necessary. In the above situation for example terminals
15 and 16 must be bridged.
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1.2.2 Sensor connections and digital inputs
All sensors are connected in the upper connection part as shown below. The next chapters will describe the
connection for each sensor.
1.2.3 Wind speed sensors
There can be 2 wind speed sensors connected. These can be the current type or the frequency type sensor.
If the heated sensors maximum current consumption is 100 mA, the sensor can be connected directly. An
external power supply must be used, if the heated sensors current consumption is higher than 100 mA.
Current sensor with heating less than 100 mA:
The sensor can be directly connected to the VBC. Use terminals 108, 110 and 112 for
sensor 1 and 109, 111 and 113 for sensor 2.
For sensor 1 jumper 1 (see picture) must be placed to the left.
For sensor 2 jumper 2 (see picture) must be placed to the left.
Current sensor with heating more than 100 mA:
The sensor cannot be directly powered by the VBC. Therefore an external power
supply unit must be placed. Only the signal and ground must be connected to the VBC
(110 and 112 for sensor 1 and 111 and 113 for sensor 2).
For sensor 1 jumper 1 (see picture) must be placed to the left.
For sensor 2 jumper 2 (see picture) must be placed to the left.
Frequency type sensor with our without heating:
Both with and without heating can be directly connected (provided that the heating
consumes no more then 100 mA). Use terminals 108, 110 and 112 for sensor 1 and
109, 111 and 113 for sensor 2. If an external power supply must be used, do not con-
nect terminal 108 and/or 109.
For sensor 1 jumper 1 (see picture) must be placed to the right.
For sensor 2 jumper 2 (see picture) must be placed to the right.
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1.2.4 Wind direction sensor
There can be 1 wind direction sensor connected to the VBC. This one can be a current type or a digital sensor.
If the heated sensors maximum current consumption is 100 mA, the sensor can be connected directly. An
external power supply must be used, if the heated sensors current consumption is higher than 100 mA.
Current sensor with heating less than 100 mA:
The sensor can be directly connected to the VBC. Use the 12 V (108 or 109) from the
wind speed connection and connect the output of the sensor to North (115). Also con-
nect the ground (119).
Jumper 3 must be placed to the left side.
Current sensor with heating more than 100 mA:
The sensor cannot be directly powered by the VBC. Therefore an external power supply
unit must be placed. Only the signal (North = 115) and the ground (119) must be connected.
Jumper 3 must be placed to the left side.
Digital sensor with our without heating:
Both with and without heating can be directly connected to the VBC (provided that the
heating consumes no more then 100 mA). Connect the wind direction sensor to termi-
nals 114 to 119. For the heater power supply (max. 100 mA) terminals 108 or 109 from
the wind speed can be used. Jumper 3 must be placed to the right side.
1.2.5 Temperature sensors
There can be 2 temperature sensors TS-01 connected to the VBC. The temperature sensor is
connected between terminal 120 and 121 for sensor 1 or between terminal 122 and 123 for
sensor 2. The sensors do not have a polarity and can therefore connected in both ways.
1.2.6 Sun sensors
There can be 8 sun sensors SS30 connected to the VBC. The terminals are 124 to
139. 124 and 125 are for sensor 1, 126 and 127 are for sensor 2 etc. It is possible
to use 1 wire for the 5 V (for 8 sensors 9 wires can be used instead of 16). The sen-
sors do not have a polarity and can therefore connected in both ways. Each sensor
can be assigned to 1 or more groups.
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1.2.7 External up/down inputs
Each group has its own external up/down input. This inputs require a poten-
tial-free switch. It is possible to switch more inputs with the same switch at
the same time.
Connect the switch to the desired input and the common terminals (140, 149,
150 or 159).
1.2.8 Window cleaning and maintenance inputs
The window cleaning/maintenance inputs can be used to block the sunshade in a spe-
cific position. This is very important when the windows are cleaned or maintenance is
carried out. Each group has its own input.
Connect a keyswitch to the input and the common terminals 160 and 169. It is possible
to connect more inputs to one keyswitch.
1.2.9 Rain sensor
The rain sensor is connected with 6 wires. The connections on the rain sensor 1–6 cor-
respond with connections 170–175 on the VBC. With the 2 DIP-switches on the right of
the terminal block the sensitivity of the rain sensor can be set.
1.2.10 Fire input
The fire input can be used to connect the VBC to a fire alarm system. Connect a normally open potential-free
contact from the fire alarm system to terminals 176 and 177 of the VBC (see picture chapter 1.2.9). Note that
if the input is not used, the terminals 176 and 177 must be bridged by a wire.
1.2.11 Signaling relay output
The signaling relay (terminals 178 and 179) can be used to signal errors or status to other systems. It is an
potential-free relay output. This relay contact can only be used for low voltages, up to 40 Volt and maximum 1 A.
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1.3 Communication ports
The VBC has several communication ports, however not all of them are used at this moment. The next chapters
will describe the functions.
1.3.1 CAN
This option is not used at this moment and cannot be used.
1.3.2 SSC
With the Master-Slave option this connection will be used. Connect the Master VBC with the Slave VBC parallel
to the terminals 104 to 107. The maximum length is 3 meter.
1.3.3 RS232
The RS232 interface can be used for maintenance and visualization. There are two
options to connect the cable, use a male 9-pin SUB-D connector or directly connect the
cable to the 5 terminals. Never use both at the same time!
If a standard RS232 cable is used it must be a 1 to 1 cable. The maximun length is
5 meter.
1.3.4 LON
The connector is used to connect the VBC to the Vestalon-system. The option is only avail-
able if the VBC is equiped with the Vestalon-module. The service pin and the red LED are
only for configuring the network. For a more detailed description of the network we refer
to the Vestalon operating instructions.
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General
2 General
This chapter describes how to control the Vesta Building Controller in general. The different function keys will
be explained, the layout of the display and the buzzer functionality will be described.
The picture below shows the user control of the Vesta Building Controller.
Picture 1: The user control
nDisplay title area qDisplay function keys area tHome key
oDisplay main area rFunction keys uEdit keys
pDisplay date/time area sCursor movement keys vPower LED
2.1 Keys
2.1.1 Function keys r
The function keys are special keys. The functionality of the function key will be described by the area left to
the function key. This could be plain text or a pictogram. When the area left to the function key is blank that means
there is no functionality assigned to this function key. When the text or graphic left to the function key is grayed
out a functionality is assigned to this function key but it is disabled.
The two most upper function keys have always the same functionality:
Enter sub-menu. The current selected item is a sub-menu. By pressing this function key, the sub-menu
will be entered.
Leave sub-menu. By pressing this function key, the sub-menu will be left.
2.1.2 Cursor movement keys s
With the cursor movement keys the cursor of the current selection can be moved.
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2.1.3 Home key t
By pressing the home key, the program will return to the main menu. There is one exception, when the string
edit is activated, the home key will leave the string edit mode.
2.1.4 Edit keys u
With the edit keys, the value of the current selected variable can be changed. When the current selection is
not a variable, nothing will happen.
2.2 Display
The display area is divided in a number of areas which have always the same functionality, the following sections:
Title area nShows the current menu title.
Main area oShows the current menu. When a scrollbar is visible to the right of the main area means
that the current menu has some items which are not visible. The size of the shutter repre-
sents the visible area, the position of the shutter indicates the current position. The current
selection can be changed by pressing the cursor movement keys.
Date/time area pShows the current day of week, date and time.
Function key area qShows the functionality of the function key to the right side. The functionality can be
shown by a icon or by plain text.
2.3 Buzzer
The buzzer will beep shortly to confirm that a key is pressed by the user. The volume of the buzzer can be
changed in the configuration menu section user control.
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3 Operation
This chapter will explain how to use the different menus.
3.1 Main menu
3.2 Measured values
Column 1: A graphical representation of the measured value. Below a list of the possible graphical representa-
tion with their description.
The unit were in the value of a particular sensor is measured, can be changed in the configuration
menu section sensors.
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Picture 2: Menu main
The main menu is the most upper menu. From this
main menu, the user can select a number of sub-
menus. To select another sub-menu, use the cursor
control keys UP and DOWN. When the desired sub-
menu is selected, press the “enter sub-menu” func-
tion key. This is the function key with the icon left to it.
Picture 3: Menu measured values
The measured values menu displays the current
measured values. The main area can be divided into
three columns. The menu can be left by pressing the
“leave and sub-menu” function key.

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Column 2: The alias of the sensor. The alias (description) of a sensor can be changed in the configuration
menu section sensors.
Column 3: The actual measured values which will be updated every second. When a sensor is temporary
disabled, the text “off” will be shown. When a sensor is defect, the text “defect” will be shown.
3.3 State of functions
3.3.1 Detailed functional description of current group
In this description the state of all functions of the current group will be shown. The header of this description
shows the group alias. The different functions are ordered by priority in two columns. The function with the
highest priority number, has the highest priority. The priority can be any number between 0 (lowest) and 255
(highest). Next to the priority, an icon is shown which represents the function. Below a description of all func-
tions with their associated icon:
Next to the function type, the state of the function will be shown. Below a description of all possible function
states:
Function is active. A function will be active when during a predefined time the active conditions stay
“true”.
Function is inactive. A function will be deactivated when during a predefined time the active
conditions stay “false”.
Function is asleep. The function is enabled but will not perform any action. The time function will go
to the sleep state when no timer program is stored. The sun function will go to the sleep state when
the manual operation is activated.
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Picture 4: Menu state of functions
The state of functions menu gives an overview of
the function state. The main area can be divided into
two sections: a detailed function description of cur-
rent group and an active function overview.

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Function is in safety mode. The safety mode will be entered if one of the assigned sensors to this
functions is defect or disabled.
Function is disabled.
Next to the function state the motor action will be shown. Below a description of all possible motor actions:
The motor action is up.
The motor action is stop.
The motor action is down.
3.3.2 Changing current group
With the function keys or with the cursor movement keys the current group of the detailed functional
description can be changed.
Next group. Show detailed description of next group.
Previous group. Show detailed description of previous group.
3.3.3 Active function overview
This function shows an overview of the active functions for all groups. It also shows the current motor action,
the position of the roller shutters and – when using venetian blinds – the angle of the blinds.
n
Group of active functions.
o
Active function, see detailed functional description for list of functions with their associated
icons. When no function is active, this area is blank..
p
Angle of venetian blinds. When no venetian blinds are used, the symbol doesn’t appear.
q
Position of the sunshade.
r
Motor action.
This description will be shown for each group.
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3.3.4 Example
Priority Function Motor action
120 Window cleaning UP
40 External inputs UP
20 Sun DOWN
Only the function with the highest priority will get the actual control. In the example for group 1 this will be the
window cleaning function. When looking at the active function overview, this will be confirmed.
3.4 Control
Picture 6: Menu control – by hand function Picture 7: Menu control – by sun function
The control menu gives the user the possibility to:
zManual controlling (picture 6: Control menu – by hand function)
zControlling the sun function (picture 7: Control menu – by sun function).
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Picture 5: Menu state of functions – example

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3.4.1 Control menu – by hand function
When controlling by hand function, the sun function is temporary disabled. The sunshade position can be con-
trolled by hand using the following function keys:
Steer the sunshade up.
Stop the current motor action.
When no motor action is active, nothing will happen.
Steer the sunshade down.
3.4.2 Control menu – by sun function
When controlling by sun function, the sun function can be “forced” in a certain state using the following func-
tion keys.
Force the sun function in the inactive state
and the sunshade will be retracted.
Force the sun function in the active state
and the sunshade will be extended.
3.4.3 Type of control
The type of control can be changed by the following function keys.
Switch to control by sun function. This function key is only available when control by hand function
is selected.
Switch to control by hand function. This function key is only available when control by sun function
is selected.
3.4.4 Screen layout
The main area is divided into two sections. The layout has much similarities with the state of functions menu.
The active function overview is the same as in the state of functions menu. In the active function overview can
be seen which function is currently active. When a function with a higher priority than the hand or sun function
is active, control by hand function or control by sun function has no use.
The description in the middle of the main area, shows for each group the type of control:
Control by sun function.
Control by hand function.
Next to the control type, the function state and the motor action is shown, same as in the state of functions
menu detailed description.
3.4.5 Changing current group
To select another group to control, use the cursor movement keys. When group 1 is the current group, pressing
DOWN will select group 2. When group 2 is the current group, pressing UP will select group 1.
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3.5 Configuration
3.6 Logfile
3.6.1 Browsing the logfile
With the cursor movement keys UP and DOWN the current selection can be moved one up or one down. With
the function keys it is possible to move the current selection one page up or down or show detailed informa-
tion about the error.
Scroll one page up. When the first error in the logfile is selected, nothing will happen.
Scroll one page down. When the last error in the logfile is selected, nothing will happen.
Show detailed description about the select error.
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Picture 8: Menu configuration – enter
Within the configuration menu, a lot of settings can
be made. For this reason the menu is password pro-
tected. For a detailed description of the configura-
tion menu, see chapter 4, Configuration.
Picture 9: Menu logfil
e
The logfile menu shows a list of all occurred errors.
The last occurred error appears at the top of the list,
the first occurred error at the bottom of the list. The
logfile description consists out of three columns:
Date Date when error occurred.
Time Time when error occurred.
Description Description of the error occurred. When
the description does not fit in the logfile
overview, the description will be trun-
cated. This will be indicated with “..” at
the end of the description.

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3.7 Info
The info menu shows the following information:
Serial number The serial number of the Vesta Building Controller.
Software Detailed information about the software version.
Version Software version
Date Software release date
Remarks Software remarks (in case of special software).
Vestalon When the Vesta Building Controller is equipped with a Vestalon-module, detailed information
about the Vestalon-module will be shown.
Version Software version
Date Software release date
Name Vestalon id name
Neuron ID Vestalon neuron id
Project Project name description.
Contact info Contact information who you can call for more information about the Vesta Building Controller.
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Picture 10:
Menu logfile – detailed description
When the function key detailed information is
pressed, a dialog window will be shown with detailed
information about the error (see picture 10: Logfile
menu – detailed description). The dialog window
can be hide by pressing the function key next to the
OK text.
Picture 11: Menu info