Zennio ACTinBOX MAX6 User manual

ACTinBOX MAX6
6 Outputs Actuator
ZN1IO-AB60
Program version: 3.0
Manual edition: a
PRODUCT MANUAL

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INDEX
1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1. ACTinBOX MAX6.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Installation......................................................................................................................................4
2. Configuration.............................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Individual outputs ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Shutter channels.............................................................................................................................6
2.3. Relay control using IR remote..........................................................................................................7
3. ETSParameterization.................................................................................................................................9
3.1. Defaultconfiguration ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Outputs......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.1. Individual outputs.................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.2. Shutter channel..................................................................................................................... 18
3.3. Logical functions............................................................................................................................ 29
Annex I. Slats precise control........................................................................................................................ 30
Annex II. Communication objects.................................................................................................................. 34

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. ACTINBOX MAX6
ACTinBOX MAX6 is a KNX actuator that combines in a same device the following features:
6 multifunction binary outputs (relay outputs), with 10A each, configured as:
Up to 3 shutter channels (with or without slats).
Up to 6 individual outputs.
10 multi operational logical functions module, which may be enabled or disabled
independently by means of a communication object.
Manually operating over the actuator outputs, by means of the Zennio infrared remote
control.
The outputs and the logical functions module work independently and can interact the others as if
they were two autonomous devices connected to the KNX bus.
Figure 1.1. ACTinBOX MAX6 Actuator

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1.2. INSTALLATION
ACTinBOX MAX6 connects to the KNX bus through the included KNX connector.
Once the device is provided with power supply from the KNX bus, both the physical address and the
associated application program can be downloaded.
This actuator does not need any additional external power supply since it is powered through the
KNX bus.
Figure 1.2. ACTinBOX MAX6. Elements scheme
It is described below the functionality of the main elements of the actuator:
Programming button (2): a short press on this button set the actuator in programming
mode, and the associated LED (3) lights red. (Note: If this button is held while plugging the
device into de KNX bus, ACTinBOX MAX6 goes into secure mode. The LED blinks red every
0.5 seconds).
Outputs (1): the terminal blocks with screws (included in the original package) must be
plugged here to allow connecting the different systems to be controlled by the actuator. The
terminal blocks wiring may be carried out before inserting them in the corresponding points.
To obtain more detailed information about the technical features of ACTinBOX MAX6, as well as
security and installation information, please read the actuator Datasheet, included in the original
package of the device and also available at: http://www.zennio.com.
1
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Outputs
2.- Programming button
3.- Programming LED
4.- KNX connector

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2. CONFIGURATION
2.1. INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS
ACTinBOX MAX6 has 6 relay outputs that allow the control of different charges
autonomously. Each output can be enabled or disabled independently.
Every individual output can be configured as normally open (the output is ON when its relay
closes) or normally closed (the output is ON when its relay opens).
Besides the type, ACTinBOX MAX6 allows the configuration of the following functionalities of the
individual outputs:
Timers. This section is meant to control the outputs by means of a timer, setting times for
the ON and OFF of the output.
Scenes. Allows running and/or saving a specific action over the output/s where this
function is enabled. The status of the outputs will vary depending on the action set by the
parameterized scene.
Alarm. Allows changing the output status where this function is enabled. It can be
configured the status on which the output will be set both for the alarm activation and for the
alarm deactivation.
Note: The alarm has priority over the rest of functionalities.
Start-up configuration Default or custom.
All these configuration options are explained in detail in the section 3. ETS Parameterization.

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2.2. SHUTTER CHANNELS
ACTinBOX MAX6 allows installing up to 3 different shutter drive control (or similar) on its
channels.
These channels allow controlling the shutter movements in a domotic installation.
Basic control: lower/raise the shutter
Precise control: precise controlling of the shutter and the slats (for blinds with slats)
Each channel (associated to a letter from A to C) consists of two consecutive individual outputs; i.e.,
Channel A includes the individual outputs 1 and 2; the channel B, 3 and 4 and the channel C, the
outputs 5 and 6. The first output of the channel sends the order to raise the shutter, whereas the
second one sends the order to lower the shutter. Therefore, the motor cables of the shutters, in
charge of carrying out these actions, should be properly connected to each output of the channel to
perform the required action.
The Table 1.1 shows the action carried out by the outputs of each channel:
Channel Outputs Action
A 1 Raise
2 Lower
B 3 Raise
4 Lower
C 5 Raise
6 Lower
Table 1.1. Shutter channels: actions of the outputs
Each channel can be configured as Shutter (No Slats) or as Blind (with Slats).
Besides the type of shutter, ACTinBOX MAX6 allows the configuration of the following
functionalities of the shutter channels:
Times. Allows configuring the main times associated to the movement of a shutter: time
up and time down, and also the definition of a security time to pause the movement when the
direction changes, and an additional time when the shutter gets its limit (top or bottom). For
blinds with slats, it is also possible to configure the secondary time, referred to the slats length
and the slats step time.

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Status objects. Reports on the actual position of the shutter.
Precise control. Allows moving the shutter to any position (in percentage: 0-100%,
defined by parameter) on its length. Moreover, for blinds with slats, it is also possible to
establish a desired position for the slats (value between 0% and 100%).
Scenes. Allows running and/or saving a specific action over the channel/s where this
function is enabled.
Alarms. Two alarms available for each shutter channel. They execute the action defined
by parameter when receiving a specific external event.
Reversed moving. It makes possible to control shutters the other way around from usual.
Direct positioning. Function to move a shutter to a prefixed specific position via 1 bit
communication object.
Start-up configuration. Default or custom.
All these configuration options are explained in detail in the section 3. ETS Parameterization.
2.3. RELAY CONTROL USING IR REMOTE
ACTinBOX MAX6 actuator incorporates in its design an infrared receiver, located next to the
programming LED. This functionality allows testing the actuator outputs, during the installation, from
the Zennio infrared remote control (the same used to control the touch panel InZennio Z38i. See
Figure 2.1).
Note: To control the outputs from the IR remote, it is necessary to have the programming LED lit
(lighting red).
The outputs control is carried out as follows:
Push the right button: close the corresponding output relay
Push the left button: open the corresponding output relay
In the Figure 2.1 it is shown a representation of the buttons of the IR remote that must be pressed,
depending on the output to be remote controlled.

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Figure 2.1. Pressing zones in the IR remote
The relay control using IR remote is just an output test of the actuator. None of its parameterized
functions (such as scenes, timers, etc.) are taken into account at the moment to open and close the
relays remotely.

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3. ETS PARAMETERIZATION
For starting to parameterize the ACTinBOX MAX6 actuator it is necessary, once the ETS
program has been opened, importing the data base of the product (version 3.0 of the application
program).
Next, the device is added to the project where desired. Click the right mouse button on the device
and select "Edit parameters" for starting with the configuration.
In the following sections there is a detailed explanation about each of the different functionalities of
ACTinBOX MAX6 in ETS.
3.1. DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
This section shows the default configuration from which the device parameterization starts.
When entering for the first time to the parameters edition of ACTinBOX MAX6, the following window
will be shown:
Figure 3.1. Configuration screen by default
As seen in figure 3.1, the outputs and the logical functions are disabled by default, so there will be
no communication objects available until the user enables the different functionalities of the
actuator.
If the parameter "Sending of Indication objects on bus voltage recovery" is enabled, two new 1-bit
communication objects will appear ("Reset 0" and "Reset 1"), which allow sending to the KNX bus
the values "0" and "1" after a bus power failure, in order to recover the communication with the rest
of the devices in the installation. This sending may be immediate or after a configured delay (in
seconds).

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3.2. OUTPUTS
When selecting “Yes” in the Outputs parameter, the access to the outputs configuration will
appear in the menu on the left side. It looks as follows:
Figure 3.2. Outputs configuration
The outputs are grouped (in pairs) by channels, up to 3, named from A to C, disabled by default.
When selecting one of them, it is shown a drop-down box to configure the outputs as individual
outputs or shutter channels.
Figure 3.3. Possible configurations of the Channels