Webdyn home User manual

Webdynhome Installation Guide
Webdynhome
Version 2.01
December 2003

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Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Terminology .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Types of information managed............................................................................................... 6
1.3 Types of actions ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 User types ................................................................................................................................. 7
2DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION ........................................................................... 8
3THE WEBDYNHOME CONCEPT ....................................................................... 9
3.1 What is the Webdynhome? ..................................................................................................... 9
3.2 The native Web site.................................................................................................................. 9
3.3 Control....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Sequences............................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Alarms ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4SAFETY ............................................................................................................ 12
4.1 General electrical safety ........................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Protection against electrical discharges ............................................................................. 12
4.3 Additional safety information................................................................................................ 12
5PHYSICAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES................................................... 13
5.1 Physical installation ............................................................................................................... 14
5.1.1 Rear connectors .................................................................................................... 14
5.1.2 Digital input characteristics:................................................................................. 14
5.1.2.1 Webdynhome Input/Output pinouts :............................................................... 14
5.1.2.2 Connector specifications .................................................................................. 15
5.1.2.3 Wiring procedure.............................................................................................. 15
5.1.3 Output characteristics:.......................................................................................... 16
5.1.4 RS232 COM1 Interface........................................................................................ 16
5.1.5 RS232 COM2 Interface........................................................................................ 16
5.1.6 Network Connection ............................................................................................ 17
5.1.6.1 Webdynhome Ethernet connector pinouts ....................................................... 17
5.2 Before powering up the system............................................................................................ 17

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6INITIAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROCEDURES......................................... 18
6.1 Initial contact with the Webdynhome ................................................................................... 18
6.2 Network Configuration...........................................................................................................22
6.3 DHCP Configuration............................................................................................................... 23
6.4 SMTP (email) configuration................................................................................................... 26
6.5 User profile configuration ..................................................................................................... 27
6.6 Setting the system data and time ......................................................................................... 30
6.7 Alarms Configuration............................................................................................................. 30
7ENVIRONMENT EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION........................................... 34
7.1 Configuration overview ......................................................................................................... 34
7.2 Environment control .............................................................................................................. 34
7.3 Environment zones ................................................................................................................ 35
7.3.1 Lighting configuration.......................................................................................... 37
7.3.1.1 X10 lighting...................................................................................................... 37
7.3.1.2 Relay controlled lighting.................................................................................. 37
7.3.1.3 EIB controlled lighting..................................................................................... 38
7.3.2 Motorized element configuration ......................................................................... 38
7.3.2.1 X10 motorized elements................................................................................... 38
7.3.2.2 Relay controlled motorized elements............................................................... 39
7.3.2.3 EIB motorized elements ................................................................................... 39
7.3.3 "Other" element configuration ............................................................................. 40
7.3.3.1 X10 other elements........................................................................................... 40
7.3.3.2 Relay other elements ........................................................................................ 41
7.3.3.3 EIB other elements ........................................................................................... 41
7.3.4 Input configuration............................................................................................... 41
7.3.4.1 X10 inputs ........................................................................................................ 42
7.3.4.2 Native digital inputs ......................................................................................... 42
7.3.4.3 EIB inputs......................................................................................................... 42
7.4 Webdynhome scenes............................................................................................................. 43
7.4.1 Scenes configuration ............................................................................................ 43
8SEQUENCES.................................................................................................... 45
8.1 Creating a sequence .............................................................................................................. 45
8.1.1.1 Simple sequence procedure .............................................................................. 48
8.1.1.2 Conditional sequence procedure ...................................................................... 49
9ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES ................................................................. 53
9.1 System backup ....................................................................................................................... 53

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9.2 Restore system configuration............................................................................................... 55
9.3 AV database update ............................................................................................................... 56
9.4 Firmware update..................................................................................................................... 57
9.5 Checking the current firmware version ............................................................................... 58
9.6 Maintenance procedures ....................................................................................................... 58
9.6.1 Maintenance procedures prerequisite................................................................... 59
9.6.2 Recover a lost IP network address ....................................................................... 60
9.6.3 Recover a forgotten installers password............................................................... 62
9.6.4 Reset a Webdynhome to its factory defaults........................................................ 63
10 PERSONALIZATION..................................................................................... 65
10.1 External server (portal) .......................................................................................................... 65
10.2 Server hosted on the Webdynhome ..................................................................................... 65
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................. 66
11.1 Power cut ................................................................................................................................ 66
11.2 Reset........................................................................................................................................ 66
11.3 Network problems .................................................................................................................. 66
11.4 External events ....................................................................................................................... 66
12 GLOSSARY................................................................................................... 67

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1 Introduction
Congratulations ! You are now the proud owner of a Webdynhome.
The product will let you control a complete residential installation using the
conviviality of a Web based interface.
It allows :
- the control of X10 power line devices,
- the control and monitoring of EIB devices,
- the control of domestic appliances via dry contact outputs,
- the monitoring of external events via digital inputs,
- the creation and launching of sequences that may include the control of
environmental devices,
- …
You will discover in this document all the exciting possibilities that the Webdynhome
can offer.
The Webdynhome sits neatly at the intersection between three worlds (home
automation, networking and Web). We will cover each of these topics within this
document and please feel free to skip a section with which you are already familiar.
We hope you will have as much pleasure in using the product as we have had in
creating it.
Factory settings :
IP address 192.168.1.12
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
User login/password user / user
Installer login/password install / install

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1.1 Terminology
In this document you may find several terms that are new or unclear. Please refer to
the glossary found at the end of the document as a source of assistance.
Don't hesitate to use the glossary as it can sometimes save you lots of time.
1.2 Types of information managed
The exact information managed by a particular Webdynhome depends on the
configuration and equipment to which it is connected.
The Webdynhome may be connected to several types of network :
- The data network (Ethernet based LAN), which enables it to communicate
with IT peripherals (PC's, PDA's, tablet PC's …). This interface also allows
the connection to an intranet or even the Internet (e.g. for remote access)
and to other IP connected devices such as IP cameras etc.
- The telephone network (via modem) for remote access.
- The environmental equipment control network (lighting, motors, captors
…). The communication with this network may be via dry contact, PLC
modem (X10), EIB …
Status
The different states of devices connected to the Webdynhome may be displayed
depending on the type of interface used.
Other
Due to continuous technical innovations, the Webdynhome remains a product ever
attentive to market requirements and to future data exchange mechanisms.
1.3 Types of actions
The Webdynhome may be considered as the gateway between the worlds of the
virtual and the real.
The user must be able to choose which actions to perform. These actions may be
launched manually (locally or remotely), or automatically by pre-programmed events.
They can be divided into several categories :
Commands
Executed in real time by a local user or from a distant "client", by using any terminal
capable of displaying a Web page.

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Control and action
Includes the control and status of the physical input and output circuits of the
Webdynhome.
Automated commands and sequences
Allows complete personalization of the commands and sequences to be executed.
Triggered by either an external event or by an internal Webdynhome generated
routine.
Information transfer
Using the standard email mechanism.
1.4 User types
Three types of user may access the Webdynhome :
- users (who control the connected equipment),
- the administrator (who controls the user rights and certain system
parameters),
- the installer (who sets up the system, adds/deletes the connected
equipment definitions and associated sequences).
Each type of user has access to his/her own view of the Webdynhome together with
the associated functionality.
Each user has a specific login ID and password together with certain other user
specific details (language, screen format …).

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2 Document organization
The document has been created as a "step by step" guide in how to install and
configure a Webdynhome as if you have never seen the product before. It may also
be used as a reference guide for administrative tasks that are performed rarely.
It contains the complete list of functions relative to users, the administrator and the
installer.
Certain sections of the document are reserved for experienced or trained
Webdynhome users.
For example, networking knowledge is required for the IP set-up of the
Webdynhome. It is advisable for inexperienced users to call upon the services of an
"expert" before attempting to configure the IP address, otherwise they may cause
problems on the existing network infrastructure.
The interconnection with low voltage (110/220V) electrical equipment must also be
performed by an experienced installer. This documentation can in no way be
considered as a substitute to a competent professional.
Any problem or equipment malfunction arriving as a result directly or indirectly by the
connection of the Webdynhome to other technical equipment by the user, will not be
considered under any circumstances as the responsibility of Webdyn.

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3 The Webdynhome concept
3.1 What is the Webdynhome?
The world of home automation equipment has up until recently been a closed
proprietary one with a rich mixture of diverse proprietary protocols. The Webdynhome
provides a gateway between several of these existing "languages" and the lingua
franca of the modern world the Web.
It provides the link between the virtual and the real world
Protocol :
The IP (Internet Protocol) protocol is the de facto communication standard. It is truly
universal and enables data sharing between a truly vast array of different equipment
types.
Language :
The language of the Webdynhome is HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), which is
the language used to develop all of the Web pages found on the World Wide Web. It
is very flexible and allows a wide range of styles both graphical and textual.
In selecting open standard protocols and languages the Webdynhome is able
to exploit any type of terminal that supports a Web browser and in turn the
user is able to control the different devices that are connected to the
Webdynhome.
3.2 The native Web site
The native Web site of the Webdynhome is actually generated "on the fly". The
internal system database is used to create a real-time Web based representation of
the different devices connected to the system. This "view" of the system is therefore
always up to date and shows the real configuration of the Webdynhome.
There are in effect two different Web sites that may be visualized, the administration
site (viewed when logged on as either "install" or "admin") and the user site,
accessed when logged on at the "user" level.
3.3 Control
The different devices connected to the Webdynhome will probably use many different
protocols and/or physical interconnects.
IP
There is a small but growing list of devices that may be controlled directly on an IP
network (Web cameras, video projectors ..). The Webdynhome may also be used to
control these devices (typically using HTTP) and in this case may be regarded as an

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aggregation device where a common user interface may be given to different network
devices.
Dry contact inputs and outputs
One of the simplest and most efficient ways to control equipment is using dry contact
inputs and outputs. The Webdynhome contains 6 inputs and 2 outputs that may be
connected to a wide range of devices (push buttons, switches, thermostats, relays,
alarm detectors ….).
X10
Using the previously described interconnects it is possible to monitor and control
various specific types of equipment. A perfect example is power line technology
where in using a suitable power line modem (X10) it is possible to interface the
Webdynhome to a wide range of inputs and outputs. X10 supports a large catalogue
of on/off, dimmer and motor control modules that use the 110/220V wiring as the
control channel.
EIB
EIB (Electrical Installation Bus) is a standards based control bus that is supported by
many electrical equipment manufacturers. Webdyn has been working especially
closely with Hager although several other manufacturers modules (Siemens, Merten,
Jung) have been successfully connected.
It must be noted that the use and installation or X10 power line or EIB technology
requires a certain specialist knowledge and should be handled by trained personnel.
3.4 Sequences
The sequence concept
A sequence is a set of commands that are launched by a predetermined trigger
event.
Each sequence requires the exact definition of two elements : the trigger event and
the action(s) that should be performed once the sequence has been activated.
The principle for defining a sequence is always the same :
Choose a name that is representative (e.g. Lights on)
Choose the manner in which the sequence will be launched (date & time,
detection of an input, by the selection of a zone or available in a user
selectable list )
Define in an ordered manner the list of commands that you wish the
Webdynhome to execute once the sequence is launched. The commands may
be any environment related command.
Embedded sequences
The idea behind embedded sequences is that the user is "protected" from the
complexity of a given sequence of events by automating a complete event behind a
seemingly simple device selection. E.g. In selecting an ambiance it is possible to
descend the several shutters, select a lighting level and select a temperature setting.

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3.5 Alarms
The Webdynhome currently supports a simple alarm function. Based on the detection
of an input (used as a trigger) the system may send you an email and/or open a pop-
up window on a connected user screen.

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4 Safety
4.1 General electrical safety
The Webdynhome conforms to the European CE safety standards, however, certain
basic rules should be observed when installing the product.
The product should be installed in a clean and dry environment.
The power supply of the Webdynhome is designed to be permanently connected to
the mains electricity supply, so a suitable electrical breaker must be installed and
you must be aware of how to use this.
This equipment is connected to the electrical supply and as such all standard
precautions and procedures that apply to electrical equipment also apply to the
Webdynhome.
4.2 Protection against electrical discharges
In case of any defect the Webdynhome must be replaced in its entirety and must not
under any circumstances be opened by other than trained service personnel.
4.3 Additional safety information
Please remember that the Webdynhome may also be used to control equipment that
is located at a remote location. So extra care must be taken before disconnecting or
re-configuring the system.
For the same reason, please make sure that any remote equipment that will be
controlled by the Webdynhome is in a perfect operational state.

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5 Physical installation procedures
As we have already seen the Webdynhome may be connected to several types
of infrastructure.
The connection to certain forms of infrastructure require different types of technical
expertise.
So whoever is about to undertake the installation of the Webdynhome must
have all of the necessary information before proceeding to the next stage of
this document.
Passwords
The Webdynhome must be personalized by assigning specific passwords to system
users. This information must only be known to the appropriate individuals.
IP address
You must know the IP addresses of the IP sub network to which the Webdynhome
will be assigned, the address of the Webdynhome itself and the addresses of any
network terminals or PC's that will be used to access the system.
Email addresses
You must know the email addresses of the users that will receive messages sent by
the Webdynhome.
X10 Power line equipment addresses
Each piece of equipment that forms part of the power line network is assigned an
address. This information is vital in order for the Webdynhome to be able to
communicate with these modules.
EIB equipment addresses
Each piece of equipment that forms part of the EIB installation is assigned a series
of EIB group addresses for specific functions. These addresses were configured
using ETS (EIB Tool Software) and a complete EIB installation map is automatically
produced by this software.
Sequences
After having configured all of the environmental equipment you can start the planning
process concerning the different sequences to be created. It is important to carefully
plan out the sequences before attempting the configuration process.

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5.1 Physical installation
This section deals with the physical characteristics and installation procedures
concerning the Webdynhome product.
5.1.1 Rear connectors
The rear connectors on the Webdynhome hardware platforms are high quality
industrial grade connectors designed to help the installation engineer. The plug-in
screw connector blocks used for the input/output circuits facilitate ease of wiring
since the connector may be wired without being connected to the system.
Webdynhome rear view
5.1.2 Digital input characteristics:
The digital inputs are common ground 5V TTL circuits.
An input is activated by the presence of a dry contact (short circuit) and may be
represented by the following schema :
+5V
Transil SMBJ5
82C55 input
Webdyncast
input
1K
1K
10nF 100nF
External
interface
Dry contact
The input impedance must not be greater than 150 ohms.
Connector : Weidmüller 3.5mm with cable section 0.5-1.5mm².
5.1.2.1 Webdynhome Input/Output pinouts :

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The connector should be counted from right to left, i.e. Pin 1 is the farthest to the
right.
Pin Signal Description
1 Input 1 Input for dry contact 1
2 GND Chassis ground
3 Input 2 Input for dry contact 2
4 GND Chassis ground
5 Input 3 Input for dry contact 3
6 GND Chassis ground
7 Input 4 Input for dry contact 4
8 GND Chassis ground
9 Input 5 Input for dry contact 5
10 GND Chassis ground
11 Input 6 Input for dry contact 6
12 GND Chassis ground
Pin Signal Description
13 Output 1-1 Output relay contact 1-1
14 Output 1-2 Output relay contact 1-2
15 Output 2-1 Output relay contact 2-1
16 Output 2-2 Output relay contact 2-2
5.1.2.2 Connector specifications
 16 point terminal block
 Wire section maximum 1.5mm²
 Screw head 2.0mm
5.1.2.3 Wiring procedure
1) Bare the wire for a length of 4mm +/-1mm
2) Select the right contact and undo the screw
3) Insert the bare wire into the contact
4) Tighten the associated screw

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5.1.3 Output characteristics:
7
6
13
1
VCC
9
C
R T
REED relay
82C55 output
Webdyncast
output
External interface
Line in
Line out
The output relay is electromechanical and is open at rest.
It has the following characteristics :
- Voltage : 48Vcc max
- Current : 1A
Connector : Weidmüller 3.5mm with cable section 0.5-1.5mm².
5.1.4 RS232 COM1 Interface
Baud rate : 1200 to 115200 bauds - Connector : SubD 9pts Male.
Pinouts :
5.1.5 RS232 COM2 Interface
Baud rate : 1200 to 115200 bauds - Connector : SubD 9pts Male.
Pinouts :
Pin Signal Description Direction
1 CD Carrier detect Input
2 RX Receive Input
3 TX Transmit Output
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready Input
7 RTS Ready To Send Output
8 CTS Clear To Send Input
9 Not connected
Pin Signal Description
2 RX Receive
3 TX Transmit
5 GND Ground
7 RTS Ready To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send

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5.1.6 Network Connection
The RJ45 connector located at the rear of the Webdynhome must be connected to
the data network (LAN) within the building. If it is connected to a hub or other network
device the cable required must be straight through. If it is connected directly to
another host (PC etc) then the cable must be a crossed cable.
In order to guarantee the correct operation of the system, the building and network
interconnect cables must be suitable networking grade cables (category 3 or 5).
The Webdynhome Ethernet port is a 10 Mbits/s interface. Most modern networking
components are compatible for both 10/100 Mbits/s and so will function automatically
with the Webdynhome. Should the network be 100 Mbits/s only then you must
connect a 10/100 Mbit switching hub between the network and the Webdynhome.
5.1.6.1 Webdynhome Ethernet connector pinouts
Standard screened RJ45
5.2 Before powering up the system
Connect the rear ground screw of the Webdynhome to a suitable electrical earth
point.
The 12V power supply supplied with the Webdynhome comes with a detachable
international mains voltage plug module. This module must be carefully attached to
the transformer unit BEFORE any connection to the mains power supply.
Connect the power supply to a suitable mains voltage power socket and then plug
the 12V power lead into the Webdynhome.
!
!!
!Warning
Never attempt to open the power supply block. You run the risk of an electric
shock or creating a fire hazard.
Connect a suitable Ethernet network cable to the LAN socket on the Webdynhome.
Note : If the Webdynhome is connected to a network hub or switch then the cable
must be a straight version. Should you wish to connect your installation PC directly to
the Webdynhome then you must use a crossed cable.
Pin Signal Description
1 TD+ Transmit signal
2 TD - Transmit signal
3 RD+ Receive signal
6 RD - Receive signal

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6 Initial system installation procedures
Upon connection of the power supply the LAN LED should light immediately (if it
starts flashing don't worry, it is indicating LAN traffic activity).
The CPU LED should start flashing after 15 seconds. This indicates that the system
has successfully booted and has now entered the memory load phase. The length of
time taken by the memory load phase will vary based on the system configuration.
If these LED's don't behave as described above after the connection to a suitable
power supply then please contact your supplier.
These next steps will allow you to establish an initial connection with your
Webdynhome from a PC that is equipped with a standard Web browser such as
Internet Explorer™ or Netscape Navigator™.
During the development of the Webdynhome a specific style has been applied to the
user interface dedicated to the installation of the system :
 Simple pages containing a minimum of elements
 A screen definition of 800x600 (the use of a PDA is restricted to the user
screens)
 Large buttons to improve readability
Please verify that your screen definition is adapted to standard Web browsing before
continuing.
6.1 Initial contact with the Webdynhome
In order to connect to the Webdynhome for the first time you need to make sure that
your PC is configured for access to the correct IP subnet.
IP subnet 192.168.1.XX
Network subnet mask 255.255.255.0
In order to verify whether your PC is configured
correctly, please follow the next steps
Open the Control Panel for your PC and select
the Network Connections option.
After selecting the Local Area Network you will
be presented with a dialog box looking
something like this :
Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and
then click on the properties button.

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The current IP address configuration for the
PC will be displayed.
This is the PC's primary IP address and must
be on the same subnet as the Webdynhome.
Now click on the Advanced button
This menu displays all of the current IP
addresses configured for the PC. It is
imperative that there is an IP address
configured for the 192.168.1.X subnet
(with the exception of 192.168.1.12 which
is the factory address of the
Webdynhome.
In the example shown here the PC is
configured as host 21 on the following
subnets : 192.93.121 and 192.168.1
Assuming that the previously described network parameters are correct then the PC
will be able to connect to the Webdynhome.
In order to connect to an "out of the box" Webdynhome you need to know the factory
installed IP address :
IP address 192.168.1.12
Network subnet mask 255.255.255.0

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These two elements are all you need to know for a very simple residential network
(where you may leave the factory default settings).
Assuming that your PC is able to connect to the correct network, then all you have to
do next is to enter the address of the Webdynhome in the address field of your Web
browser, i.e. 192.168.1.12 . This is shown in figure 1 below :
As soon as the browser makes contact with the Web server inside the Webdynhome
the welcome screen shown in figure 2 will be displayed. If this screen does not
appear then you could try to test the network connection by using a network
command such as "ping" or contact a networking specialist.
In order to proceed you must identify yourself to the Webdynhome. Three user
accounts are created by default by the factory settings :
 A user account (login "user", password "user") which allows
access to the user screens
 An administrator account (login "admin", password "admin") that
allows access to certain system parameters