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.