First KNX setup to replace my Homeseer-Xanura combination
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:54 am
This topic will count as a follow up on this topic about "the switch" in which I am looking at replacing my Homeseer-Xanura setup.
Last week I have received some components to setup a proof of concept. I will try to put in some regular postings on my progress.
Some background:
- I have absolutely no (professional) knowledge of KNX, just my technical background to help me
- For the mid-voltage (230V) part of my setup I have decided to use EIB/KNX Powernet components to keep installation and cabling costs to a minimum
Components for the PoC are mainly Busch-Jaeger (ABB) as they are the only company with EIB Powernet components:
- Systemkoppler 6987/10 (€420): This component will serve as repeater between phases (3-phase system), gateway between Powernet/line (PL) and regular KNX twisted-pair (TP) and has a 24V powersupply on board to serve a small number of devices on the KNX bus.
- Bandsperre 6981 (€40): This component blocks/filters PL commands, this is to make sure there is no interference from outside. One for each phase.
- IP BAOS 770 (€185): This is my IP gateway to the KNX bus (TP), it also has capabilities to serve as an Object Server. I hope to use that function later to address IP devices as if they where a KNX device, although I haven't looked at this thoroughly yet.
- Dimmaktor 6932 U-101 (€135) and Schaltaktor 6931 U-101 (€110) wich act as a dimmer and regular switch. These differ from the Xanura modules in a way you cannot use "any" switch. It has a small 10-pin socket on which several "sensors" can be installed: 1-,2- or 4-way switches with LEDs, PIR sensors, displays, USB/RS-232 ports or other devices. So it also acts as a netcoupler to the PL. For example a 6932 dimmer with 4-way switch can be used to operate 4 KNX devices on the bus or the dimmer itself and 3 other devices on the bus.
- 1-way switch 6125 (€35): this is a single switch sensor to put on the dimmer or switch actors. It contains a duo color led (red/green) which can be programmed through the KNX bus.
I have put the components in an ABB jumperbox to make my PoC easy to handle and more safe: To program the devices in the KNX bus I have ETS3f installed in a virtual, it uses the IP BAOS to connect to the KNX bus.
Last week I have received some components to setup a proof of concept. I will try to put in some regular postings on my progress.
Some background:
- I have absolutely no (professional) knowledge of KNX, just my technical background to help me
- For the mid-voltage (230V) part of my setup I have decided to use EIB/KNX Powernet components to keep installation and cabling costs to a minimum
Components for the PoC are mainly Busch-Jaeger (ABB) as they are the only company with EIB Powernet components:
- Systemkoppler 6987/10 (€420): This component will serve as repeater between phases (3-phase system), gateway between Powernet/line (PL) and regular KNX twisted-pair (TP) and has a 24V powersupply on board to serve a small number of devices on the KNX bus.
- Bandsperre 6981 (€40): This component blocks/filters PL commands, this is to make sure there is no interference from outside. One for each phase.
- IP BAOS 770 (€185): This is my IP gateway to the KNX bus (TP), it also has capabilities to serve as an Object Server. I hope to use that function later to address IP devices as if they where a KNX device, although I haven't looked at this thoroughly yet.
- Dimmaktor 6932 U-101 (€135) and Schaltaktor 6931 U-101 (€110) wich act as a dimmer and regular switch. These differ from the Xanura modules in a way you cannot use "any" switch. It has a small 10-pin socket on which several "sensors" can be installed: 1-,2- or 4-way switches with LEDs, PIR sensors, displays, USB/RS-232 ports or other devices. So it also acts as a netcoupler to the PL. For example a 6932 dimmer with 4-way switch can be used to operate 4 KNX devices on the bus or the dimmer itself and 3 other devices on the bus.
- 1-way switch 6125 (€35): this is a single switch sensor to put on the dimmer or switch actors. It contains a duo color led (red/green) which can be programmed through the KNX bus.
I have put the components in an ABB jumperbox to make my PoC easy to handle and more safe: To program the devices in the KNX bus I have ETS3f installed in a virtual, it uses the IP BAOS to connect to the KNX bus.