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Manual for KNX sensors

Answers for infrastructure and cities.

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Optimum control requires

accurate measurements
A control operation is only as good as the measuring accuracy of the sensors which detect
the control variable (temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.) and transmit it to the controller
as an actual value. While this process hasnt changed, the measuring technology and methods
for mounting sensors are more cutting-edge than ever before.
Legal regulations increasingly appeal for the economic use of energy. At the same time, the
indoor climate must meet stringent requirements. Both requirements can be fully met only
if all necessary measured data are available and the sensors remain absolutely reliable year
after year. Sensors thus form a key basis for optimizing energy efficiency in rooms.
Professional and high-quality products are needed to meet this goal along with a few
practical basic rules.
This manual was written by practitioners for practitioners and has become a popular and
indispensable reference book over the last few years.

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Future-proof building control

Everything you need for a good working climate

Highlights

Working concentrated while saving energy products from

Siemens improve the atmosphere in rooms and facilitate more
economical operations.

Saves

The result: perfectly temperature-controlled and air-conditioned

rooms with good lighting and reduced energy consumption.

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up to 30 percent energy with individual room control

and energy saving functions
Protects investments on the basis of reliable products and
the ability to add third-party devices via KNX
Easy commissioning and adaptation to changes in use due to
tested applications
Extremely environmentally friendly due to energy-independent
variants with EnOcean technology

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Commissioning a KNX/Ethernet system (LAN)

Motion detectors

Commissioning a KNX/Ethernet system (WLAN)

Presence detectors (incl. brightness sensors)

Coupling KNX lines via Ethernet (LAN)

Room sensors for temperature, humidity and air quality

Remote access to KNX via the Internet (DSL)

Outdoor brightness sensors

KNX visualization via Ethernet (LAN)

Wind sensors

Monitoring properties with KNX via Ethernet (LAN)

Door/window contacts

Using DALI luminaires with easy KNX commissioning

Weather stations/sensors (sun, wind, rain)

Wireless remote control (KNX/EnOcean)

Range planning for EnOcean wireless systems

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Open communication standards

KNX
Description, highlights and system data
DALI
Description, highlights and system data

Legend
Not suitable for mounting

EnOcean
Description, highlights and system data

Most suitable for mounting

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Motion detectors
Presence detectors (incl. brightness sensors)
Room sensors for temperature, humidity and air quality
Outdoor brightness sensors
Wind sensors
Door/window contacts
Weather stations/sensors (sun, wind, rain)

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temperature sensors

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brightness sensors

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Outdoor temperature sensors

Depending on the application, place outdoor temperature
sensors as follows:
For control
The sensors should be mounted on the
outer walls with the windows of the
main living areas. However, they should
not be exposed to morning sunlight.
In case of doubt, you can mount these
sensors on the north or northwest wall.
For optimization

Do

not expose to direct sunlight

Do not mount on facades with a great deal of ascending heat
Do not attach to walls in front of a chimney
Do not mount on eaves or a balcony
Do not place over windows
Do no mount over ventilation shafts
Do not paint over sensors
Mount sensors in an accessible location
(so they can be checked)

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temperature sensors

Motion detectors

Presence detectors

Always attach the sensors to the coldest

wall of the building (normally on the
north side). They should not be exposed
to morning sunlight. The sensors are best
placed in the middle of the building or in
the heating zone but at least 2.5 meters
above the ground.

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2.5m
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Motion detectors

Mounting guidelines for motion detectors in a room

Mounting guidelines for motion detectors on a building

Do

Do

not expose motion detectors to direct sunlight

Make sure that the sensors cannot be affected by air
turbulences, e.g., do not install them near fan heaters
Fluorescent and incandescent lamps in the detection zone
must be placed at least 1 3 meters away from the sensor
Mount the motion detector laterally to the direction of
walking

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temperature sensors

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not expose motion detectors to direct sunlight

potential sources of interference, such as nearby hot
air flows; mount below and not above a luminaire
Make sure that there are no shrubs or trees in the detection
zone of the motion detector
Do not mount on moving supports such as poles
Avoid

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Presence detectors (incl. brightness sensors)

Mounting guidelines for presence detectors

Make

sure that the workplace is right in the detection zone

of the presence detector without any obstacles such as
shelves, plants, glass walls, etc. blocking the detector
Keep in mind that moving machines, plants and animals in
the detection zone will be interpreted as movement
Avoid sources of rapid changes in temperature or light, such
as fans, incandescent or halogen lamps; air flows and light
in the detection zone simulate movement
Mount at least 50 cm away from cables and radiators

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temperature sensors

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Mounting guidelines for presence detectors with

brightness sensors
Avoid

light sources that switch on or off, such as TVs,

in the detection zone; they simulate movement
Avoid light sources with a high infrared component;
they distort the daylight measurement
Make sure that the brightness sensor measures only indirect,
reflected light; direct sunlight distorts the measurement
results
Avoid shiny surfaces that are highly reflective
Keep in mind that thermal protection glass can influence the
daylight measurement; the tripping value will be lower

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Room sensors for temperature, humidity and air quality

To ensure accurate readings, it is a good idea to keep the
following in mind during installation:
When mounting on massive walls (1)
made of steel, concrete, etc., you need to
place thermal insulation (2) between the
room sensor (3) and the wall.

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Clearances between the cable (4) or

plastic hose and the installation pipe (5)
need to be sealed. Otherwise, inefficient
air circulation will occur, causing measuring errors.

Mount

room sensors in the living area at a height of

approx.1.5 meters and a distance of at least 50 cm
from the nearest wall
Do not expose to direct sunlight
Do not mount on external walls
Do not place in alcoves or on shelves
Avoid placing near lamps or fans
Avoid walls in front of radiators
Do not mount in the immediate vicinity of doors
Do not cover with curtains

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temperature sensors

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brightness sensors

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Outdoor brightness sensors

Mounting guidelines for outdoor brightness sensors
When

selecting the mounting site, consider the part of the

building (heating zone) for which the outdoor brightness
sensor is to detect the incident sunlight; attach the sensor
to the wall that contains the windows of the rooms to be
affected
Mount sensors in an accessible location (so they can
be checked)
Avoid shade due to trees, neighboring houses, etc.
Never paint over sensors
Mount the sensor at least 3 m from the ground
Mount the sensor at least 0.3 m from the window

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temperature sensors

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brightness sensors

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Wind sensors
Mounting guidelines for wind sensors
Mount

on the facade with the main wind direction

a site on the building where the sensor can detect the
wind unhindered
Mount sensors in an accessible location (so they can
be checked)
Do not mount under eaves or balconies
Do not place in alcoves
Consider interference factors such as trees, shrubs and snow
Best mounted on a pole
Mount the sensor at least 60 cm from interference factors
Select

Main wind direction

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temperature sensors

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brightness sensors

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Door/window contacts
Mounting guidelines for door/window contacts
Mount

on the upper edge of the door or window to reliably

detect and signal the reading even when the window is tilted
open
Attach the door/window contact to the stationary door/
window frame and mount the magnet on the moving door
panel or window casement
Make sure that the mounting plate and magnet are located
in close vertical alignment with a gap of at least 3 mm, but
no more than 10 mm!

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temperature sensors

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brightness sensors

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Weather stations/sensors (sun, wind, rain)

The weather panels must be mounted on a pole or a vertical,
south-facing wall.
Pole mounting (recommended)
Attach the bracket with the curved side facing the pole and the
crosspiece facing down.
Wall mounting
Attach the bracket vertically with the flat side facing the wall
and the half-moon crosspiece facing up.
GPS reception

Mounting guidelines for the weather stations/sensors

Mount

in a location where wind, rain and sunlight can be

measured unhindered
Mount sensor in an accessible location (so it can be checked)
Do not mount under eaves or balconies
Avoid shade from trees or neighboring houses
Consider interference factors such as trees, shrubs and snow
Avoid interference factors 60 cm below the flow monitor
Make sure that water dripping from balconies does not land
on the rain sensor and distort the measurement

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temperature sensors

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Keep in mind that magnetic fields, transmitters and interference fields of electrical consumers, e.g., fluorescent lamps/
signs and power supply units can impair
the reception of GPS signals.
GPS

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KNX description, highlights and system data
DALI description, highlights and system data
EnOcean description, highlights and system data

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Open communication standards

In building control, open communication is important. It allows
easy and secure integration of third-party systems on all levels.
Support for multiple open standards ensures communication
and facilitates efficient engineering. It also makes system
maintenance and interoperability easier, thereby providing
greater investment protection.

Highlights
Easy

and secure integration

data exchange between systems and their field devices
Comfortable and universal operation
Long-term investment protection through further development
of standards
Basis for energy-efficient rooms and buildings
Easy

Siemens therefore supports different communication protocols

in building automation without limiting this to proprietary
protocols or a single standard.
As a result, a wide range of communicating devices can be
used. They form the basis for energy-efficient room and
building automation.
Additional information can be found at:
www.siemens.com/gamma

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KNX
The KNX technology allows flexible implementation of both
complex cross-discipline as well as simple solutions in room
and building automation according to individual requirements.
KNX products for controlling lighting, shading and room climate
as well as for energy management and security functions are
characterized by easy installation and commissioning.
The vendor-independent ETS Tool is used for commissioning.
KNX is an international standard complying with the European
Norm EN 50090, ISO/IEC 14543 and the Chinese standard
(GB/Z 20965).

Highlights
Harmonized

products and systems for cross-discipline

building and room automation
Easy integration into higher-level building management
systems on the basis of the open communication standard
Uniform commissioning, due to the use of vendor- and
product-independent commissioning software (ETS)
A well-known system that is widely used in building control
with guaranteed interoperability
Corresponds to the previous European Installation Bus (EIB)
and is backward compatible

Additional information can be found at:

www.knx.org
The worldwide standard
for home
and building
control

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System data
Bus devices

Bus connection
Cable type

YCYM 2 2 0.8 mm2

Number of areas

one wire pair (red, black) for signal transmission

and power supply, one wire pair (yellow, white)
for additional applications (SELV or voice)

Number of lines per area max. 15

Cable lengths
Total length of one line max. 1,000 m
(wire diameter: 0.8 mm) (including all branches)
Length between two
bus devices

max. 700 m

Length between a bus

device and the power
supply (320 mA)/choke

max. 350 m

Length between power

supply (320 mA) and
choke

mounted side by side

max. 15

Number of bus devices

per line

max. 64

Topology

linear, star or tree structure

Power supply
System voltage

DC 24 V (safety extra-low voltage SELV)

Power supply per line

one power supply (160, 320 or 640 mA)

Transmission
Transmission technology decentralized, event-controlled, serial,

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symmetrical
Baud rate

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9,600bit/s

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System data
Device properties

Conditions for use

Protection class acc.

to EN 60529

IP20

Safety measure

Bus: safety extra-low voltage SELV DC 24 V

Overvoltage category

III

Rated insulation
voltage Ui

250 V

Pollution degree

EMC requirements

complies with EN 500811 and prEN 500822

(severity grade 3), prEN 5009022
,
KNX/EIB manual

Resistance to climate
changes

prEN 5009022, KNX/EIB manual

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Application

for fixed installation indoor

for dry rooms
for installation in power distributors

Ambient temperature
during operation

-5 C to +45 C

Humidity during
operation

max. 93%

Storage temperature

-40 C to +55 C

Humidity during storage max. 93%

Certification

KNX/EIB-certified

CE certification

acc. to EMC directive (residential and

commercial buildings), low-voltage directive

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DALI
DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a standardized
interface for lighting control.
Electronic ballasts, transformers and sensors in a lighting
system communicate with the building automation system
via DALI.
Additional information can be found at:
www.dali-ag.org

Highlights
High

installation capacity and system flexibility due to

support for up to 64 ballasts, 16 groups and 16 scenes
Increased reliability due to bidirectional communication
with feedback of the operating device status (dimming level,
lamp errors, etc.)
Polarity-free, two-wire cable in linear, star or mixed topologies
with a maximum cable length of 300 m
Emergency lighting integrated into general lighting systems

Source: DALI/DIM Technische Fibel, OSRAM, 2009

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System data
Bus devices

Bus connection
Cable type

NYM 5 x 1.5 mm2 for mains power input

and DALI, excluding the polarity. Ballast and
control device can be operated at different
line voltage phases.

Possible addresses

max. 64

Possible groups

max. 16

Number of bus devices

per line

max. 64

Maximum voltage drop on the cable is 2 V

at 250 mA. The maximum total cable length
between the control unit and the connected
ballasts is 300 m.

Number of possible
scenes per ballast

Up to 16 light values (scenes) per ballast can be

stored, regardless of any group assignments that
may be programmed.

Topology

Parallel, star-shaped wiring, excluding possible

groups.

Cable lengths
The length of the control line is limited only
by the voltage drop

Cable cross-section A is calculated from the

following formula:

Ring-shaped wiring is not permitted.

A = L x I x 0.018

Terminating resistors are not needed.

L = Cable length (m)

I = Max. current of the supply voltage (A)
0.018 = Spec. resistance of the copper

Status messages of DALI On/off, dimmer setting, length of operation,

operating devices
lamp error
Control input

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Galvanically isolated from the line voltage

(potential-free); all bus devices operate on
different phase conductors.

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System data
Power supply
System voltage DC V

Device properties
DALI bus voltage: approx. DC 16 V, potentialfree, short-circuit-proof, where 0 V can range
from -4.5 V to +4.5 V, and 16 V is in the range
of 9.5 V to 22.5 V.
Acc. to DIN VDE 0100, Part 520, Section 528.11,
main circuits and associated auxiliary circuits
can be laid together, even if the auxiliary circuits
conduct a lower voltage than the main circuits.

Maximum system
current

Maximum current of the central interface supply

is around 250 mA.

Protection class

EN 60529 (DIN VDE 0470-1) and DIN EN 50102

Safety measures

Basic insulation required according to

IEC 60 928; safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
is intentionally not used in order to permit
cost-effective installation

EMC requirements

EN 50081/VDE 0839-81 and

EN 50082/VDE 0839-82

Ballast standards

Safety (EN 61347)

Functionality (EN 60929)

Each connected device can consume a maximum

of 2 mA.
Power supply

Line current harmonics (EN 61000-3-2)

Radio interference suppression from
9 kHz to 300 MHz
(EN 55015: 2006 + A1:2007)/CDN measurement

No dedicated power supply is needed.

Transmission

Immunity (EN 61547)

Transmission technology serial, asynchronous

Baud rate

Conditions for use

1,200 bit/s

Ambient temperature
From -20 C (preheating of both lamp filaments)
for reliable lamp ignition
Permissible temperature -20 C to +75 C
range for reliable lamp
operation

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EnOcean
Leading global companies in the building industry formed the
EnOcean Alliance to implement innovative wireless solutions
for sustainable building projects.
The core technology is EnOceans battery-free wireless technology for maintenance-free sensor solutions that can be flexibly
positioned. The EnOcean Alliance promotes the further development of the interoperable standard as well as the future
viability of innovative wireless sensor technology.
Additional information can be found at:
www.enocean-alliance.org

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Highlights
EnOcean

combines wireless communication with power

generation methods
Access to a large number of easy-to-integrate field devices,
due to standardized EnOcean communications
Environmentally friendly because no batteries need to
be disposed of and radiant energy is low (less than with
wired sensors)
Maintenance-free
Short installation times
Reduces fire load

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System data
Transmission

Bus connection
Radio frequency

Transmission technology Bidirectional and unidirectional possible, serial

315 MHz; 868 MHz and 902 MHz

Baud rate

Ranges
dependent on the
nature of the building

Up to 300 m (outdoors) and 30 m in a building

( see page 33)

Bus devices

125,000 bits/s

Device properties
Standby current demand 0.08 A
Protection class

Device-dependent

Number of transmitters/
transmit protocols

500/minute
(99.9% transmission probability)

Safety measures

Device-dependent

Telegram duration

0.6 ms

Coexistence with other

wireless systems

Topology

Routing or direct communication between

sensor/actuator

No interference with DECT, WLAN and PMR

systems, etc.; system design verified in
industrial environment

Conditions for use

Power supply
System voltage

Battery-free, maintenance-free wireless modules

(sensor/actuator), and variants of line-connected
actuators, repeaters and gateways

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Permissible temperature -25 C to +85 C (wireless module)

range

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Commissioning a KNX/Ethernet system (WLAN)
Coupling KNX lines via Ethernet (LAN)
Remote access to KNX via the Internet (DSL)
KNX visualization via Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring properties with KNX via Ethernet (LAN)
Using DALI luminaires with easy KNX commissioning
Wireless remote control (KNX/EnOcean)
Range planning for EnOcean wireless systems

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(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

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KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
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Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
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KNX

Benefits

LAN (Ethernet cross. cable)

Convenient

planning, configuration, commissioning and

diagnosis with ETS (Version 3 or later)
Simply connect your notebook and start the download
The download is twice as fast, which substantially shortens
the commissioning time

IP interface
LAN-enabled notebook
KNX device

KNX device

Follow these steps

Connect

KNX device

In GAMMA instabus projects, the devices are commissioned

after installation. Once the physical addresses have been
assigned, application programs, parameters and addresses are
loaded to the devices. This can take some time, particularly in
large projects with many devices.
The LAN connection from Siemens makes it all go much faster,
saving you time and money. Just connect your notebook to the
GAMMA instabus via the IP interface and start the download.
With a LAN connection, the download takes only half as long
as it does with USB.

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Commissioning

the IP interface to the KNX bus

the notebook to the IP interface using the Ethernet
crossover cable
Start the download
Connect

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(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

You will need

An

IP interface, with an additional power supply or

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), if necessary
Ethernet crossover cable
LAN-enabled notebook
ETS (Version 3 or later)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
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Wireless
remote control

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Benefits

WLAN (wireless)

Wireless

planning, configuration and diagnosis with ETS

(Version 3 or later)
Convenient commissioning via WLAN
Only one person is needed to commission the system

LAN (Ethernet cable)

KNX

IP interface

WLAN router
Notebook WLAN-enabled

KNX device

Follow these steps

KNX device

Connect

the IP interface to the KNX bus

the WLAN router to the IP interface using the
Ethernet cable
Take the notebook along to the individual rooms and
commission the devices with ETS
Connect

KNX device

In GAMMA instabus projects, the devices are commissioned

after installation. First, the physical addresses must be assigned. To do this, select the device in ETS on the notebook
and press the programming key on the device. If you have
various devices at different places such as flush-mounted bus
coupling units, this can require intensive walkways. Thats the
reason why two people usually perform the commissioning.

You will need

An

IP interface with an additional power supply or

Power-over-Ethernet, if necessary
WLAN router
WLAN-enabled notebook
ETS (Version 3 or later)

You can save yourself this extra work by connecting your

notebook wirelessly to the KNX bus via WLAN. This lets you
move about freely during commissioning just take your
notebook with you to each room.

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Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

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(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
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Wireless
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Coupling KNX lines via Ethernet (LAN)

Benefits
LAN (multicast-enabled)

KNX

IP router

KNX

LAN

as the main and backbone line

can be transmitted over longer distances
Existing data network and components (LAN) can be used
Data

IP router

KNX device

Follow these steps

Connect

each KNX line with one IP router (instead of a line

coupler)
Connect the IP router via a multicast-enabled LAN
Commission each IP router just like a conventional line/
backbone coupler using ETS (Version 3 or later)

KNX device

KNX device

The new KNXnet/IP standard enables KNX telegrams to be

transmitted via Ethernet (LAN), which leads to new appli
cations and solutions.
Existing network infrastructure and technologies are used
to transmit KNX data over longer distances.

You will need

IP

router, 1x per line, with an additional power supply or

Power-over-Ethernet, if necessary
Ethernet patch cable or LAN, depending on the size
ETS (Version 3 or later)

Connections between buildings and between floors can

be clearly and easily implemented with KNXnet/IP.

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Commissioning

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(WLAN)
Commissioning

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(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
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Wireless
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Remote access to KNX via the Internet (DSL)

KNX

Benefits

LAN

DSL router with VPN or

ISDN/analog dial-up router

Change

parameters quickly
driving time and costs
High data security
Flexibility boosts your image in the customers eyes
Save

IP interface
KNX device

Internet (via VPN connection or

dial-up modem)
DSL router or modem

KNX device

Follow these steps

Connect

the IP interface to the KNX bus

the IP interface to the LAN
Configure the VPN DSL router or dial-up router
Connect

LAN
KNX device

During the course of completing a building project or after

the building goes into operation, changes, such as the lighting times, are often requested. Up to now this meant making
an appointment with the customer, driving to the property,
changing the parameter settings, driving back again.

You will need

An

IP interface, with an additional power supply or

Power-over-Ethernet, if necessary
VPN DSL router or ISDN/analog dial-up router
ETS (Version 3 or later)

Now you can make these changes immediately and very comfortably from your office. A LAN/Internet connection lets you
easily parameterize the installation remotely. Most buildings
already have a LAN and Internet connection. Since access is
from outside the building, a VPN DSL router or dial-up router
must be used to ensure data security.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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KNX visualization via Ethernet (LAN)

Remote visualization serves best for managing multiple properties at the same time and checking parameters as cooling
temperature, fan failure or temperature and humidity.

LAN-enabled PC with visualization

LAN
(multicast-enabled)

KNX

IP router

KNX

Follow these steps

IP router

Connect

one IP interface to KNX for each property

the IP interface to the LAN
Configure the IP interface via the Internet/intranet for
accessibility
Define the IP interface in the visualization or ETS software

KNX device

Connect

KNX device

KNX device

You will need

When retrieving large numbers of data points cyclically for
visualization in large projects, it can take a long time to update
the values.
Use your LAN as the main and backbone line and connect your
PC for visualization to the LAN. This makes visualization up to
200 times faster and you can monitor larger numbers of data
points. You no longer need any data concentrators, and the
data volume is also no longer important.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

IP

interface, 1x per property, with an additional power

supply or Power-over-Ethernet, if necessary
IPAS ComBridge Studio visualization software
ETS (Version 3 or later)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Monitoring properties with KNX via Ethernet (LAN)

Benefits

KNX
KNX device

Central

status messages for distributed properties

maintenance required
Optimization of maintenance costs

IP interface
Property 1
KNX

KNX device

IP interface
Property 2

Less
Internet VPN
connection or
intranet/LAN

Follow these steps

Connect

one IP interface to KNX for each property

the IP interface to the LAN
Configure the IP interface via the Internet for accessibility
Define the IP interface in the visualization software
Connect

KNX

KNX device

IP interface
Property 3

Some distributed properties need to be checked regularly for

certain conditions and maintained accordingly. Such checks
include the fill levels of oil tanks in distributed apartment
buildings or the operating hours of electrical consumers.

You will need

IP

interface, 1x per property, with an additional power

supply or Power-over-Ethernet, if necessary
IPAS ComBridge Studio visualization software
ETS (Version 3 or later)

These states can now be reported centrally to any location,

eliminating the need for cyclical inspection walkthroughs.
Instead, maintenance is carried out precisely when needed,
e.g., refilling the oil tanks. You can even select the best time
to do this, for example, when oil prices are lowest.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Using DALI luminaires with easy KNX commissioning

Benefits

Switch/dimmer actuator or KNX/DALI gateway

Individual

lighting control
luminosity from 0% to 100%
High operating safety due to targeted shutdown in the event
of an error
Error messages for luminaire groups

KNX

Flexible

DALI

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

DALI-EVG

Follow these steps

Connect

Ballasts with a DALI interface are used in lighting controls,

e.g., to report lamp failure. The switch/dimmer actuator now
makes it possible to completely replace DALI devices with
GAMMA instabus devices without any knowledge of DALI or
DALI commissioning procedures.
The switch/dimmer actuator switches and dims eight independent groups of fluorescent lamps with dimmable ballasts and
DALI interfaces. Up to eight DALI ballasts can be connected to
each of the eight channels.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

the switch/dimmer actuator to the KNX bus

each group of DALI ballasts to be controlled jointly
to one output of the switch/dimmer actuator
Configure each channel in ETS just as you would a conventional actuator and program the device
Connect

Up to 8 DALI ballasts per channel

You will need

Switch/dimmer

actuator or KNX/DALI gateway

ballasts with DALI interfaces
ETS (Version 3 or later)
Dimmable

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Wireless remote control (KNX/EnOcean)

KNX device
KNX device

Benefits

KNX/
EnOcean gateway

KNX

AP 222
wall
transmitter

Battery-free

and thus environmentally friendly and

maintenance-free
Communication via open standard
Can be easily glued/screwed to any surfaces
Can be upgraded without new cables
Can be connected to GAMMA instabus: KNX via KNX/
EnOcean gateway

Room operator units

QAX9x.y

KNX device

Follow these steps

Connect

In some areas of a building, cables are not wanted. In other

cases, laying cables is too labor-intensive or not possible at all.
Maintenance-free switches and room devices based on the
open EnOcean communication standard are the ideal solution
for these applications.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

the KNX/EnOcean gateway to the KNX bus

and program the KNX/EnOcean gateway in ETS
Program the EnOcean devices
Configure

You will need

KNX/EnOcean

gateway
EnOcean devices, depending on the application
Lighting/sun protection applications: EnOcean wall transmitter with energy generation at the press of a button
HVAC applications: room operator units with solar cells
ETS (Version 3 or later)
Further

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
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Range planning for EnOcean wireless systems

Tip 1

Tip 2

The range is limited by wall materials that block free-field

propagation (300 m):
Wood, plaster, uncoated glass, no metal
0 10%
Brick, press boards
5 35%
Ferro concrete
10 90%

An adequate range reserve ensures robust and reliable installation in the building.

Tx

Rx

Tx: Transmitter, Rx: Receiver

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Recommendations based on practical experience:

> 30 m under excellent conditions: large free space, optimal
antenna design and good antenna positions
Planning reliability with furnishings and people in the room,
through up to 5 plasterboard drywalls or 2 brick/gas concrete
walls:
> 20 m for transmitter and receiver with good antenna
design and good antenna positions
> 10 m
for receivers built into a wall or corner of a room
for small receivers with internal antennas
if receivers are mounted on metal together with switches
if wire antennas are located near metal
in a narrow hallway
Vertical penetration of 1 2 ceilings, depending on the
reinforcement and antenna designs

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Tip 3

Tip 4

Important

Based on experience with practical applications, unfavorable

conditions and all typical shortcomings must be planned for.
Planning a range radius of 10 12 m provides adequate
safety even if common changes to the ambient conditions
are made later on (lightweight walls, furnishings, people in
the room, etc.) Due to the reserve, one meter more or less
hardly matters when it comes to positioning the gateway as
well as during later execution.

factors that reduce the radio range:

M
 etal partitions or hollow walls with fiberglass insulation
on metal foil
F
 alse ceilings with panels made of metal or carbon fiber
S
 teel furnishings or metal-coated glass
S
 witch mounted on a metal wall
(typically 30% loss in range)
Use of metallic switch plate series
(typically 30% loss in range)
Fire walls, elevator shafts, stairwells and supply areas should
be regarded as barriers.
Barriers can be removed from the radio shadow by
repositioning the transmitting and/or receiving antenna
or by using a repeater.

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Tip 5

Tip 6

An extremely robust wireless system can be created by

implementing a redundant radio reception path. This can
be achieved by programming two adjacent wireless gateways
for parallel reception of a wireless transmitter.

Even with careful planning, range tests using a field strength

test instrument should be carried out on site during installation.
Unfavorable conditions can be improved by suitably repositioning
the device (antennas) or by using a repeater.
Source:
EnOcean, Application Note A001
http://www.enocean.com/de/application-notes/

Contents
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Commissioning

KNX/Ethernet
(WLAN)
Commissioning

Mounting guidelines
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Coupling lines

KNX
Remote access
via Internet (DSL)

Bus systems
KNX/Ethernet
(LAN)
Visualization

Commissioning assistant
KNX/Ethernet (LAN)
Monitoring
properties

DALI
Connecting
luminaires via KNX

Glossary
KNX/EnOcean
Wireless
remote control

EnOcean
Range
planning

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Glossary
Definitions and explanations of certain technical terms
used in the previous chapters

Contents

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Bus systems
Glossary

Commissioning assistant

Glossary
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DALI

DALI stands for Digital Addressable Lighting

Interface. DALI is a digital interface that is
integrated into the ballasts of luminaires and
permits flexible wiring and commissioning. In
addition to switching and dimming functions,
it also detects and transmits lamp failures.

ETS

The Engineering Tool Software (ETS) is a

vendor-independent commissioning software
for all KNX devices.

Interoperability

The ability of independent, heterogeneous

systems to work seamlessly together in order
to efficiently exchange useable information or
make it available to the user without the systems
having to negotiate the transfer separately.

IP

Internet Protocol

www.dali-ag.org
DEC

Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) is a standard for wireless data

transmission.

EMC

Electromagnetic compatibility

EnOcean

The EnOcean Alliance was formed by leading

companies in the building automation industry
with the goal of implementing innovative
wireless solutions for sustainable building
automation projects.

Contents

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Glossary

Commissioning assistant

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KNX
Association

The KNX Association is an amalgamation of

over 300 companies in 34 countries who have
agreed on a standard technology known as KNX
for exchanging telegrams between sensors and
actuators within building automation systems.
The Engineering Tool Software (ETS) is a
vendor-independent commissioning software
for KNX devices.

PoE

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) refers to a method

for supplying power to network-enabled devices
over the 8-wire Ethernet cable.

SELV

Safety extra-low voltage

VPN

VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are used to set

up a secure subnetwork over an open, unprotected
network (Internet, radio network), in which the
communication is protected against monitoring
and access by external users. This is done by
tunneling the data traffic over a VPN server,
where the connections must be authenticated
during setup, and by simultaneously encrypting
the data.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network, e.g. a local radio

network.

www.knx.org
KNXnet/IP

KNX bus communication via the Internet

Protocol

LAN

LAN is the abbreviation for Local Area Network.

Data transfers on LANs is organized by IP
(Internet Protocol) the standard network
protocol on the Internet.

PMR

Contents

Private Mobile Radio is a radio application for

the layperson. It is assigned the UHF ultra-high
frequency band (446.000 446.100 MHz).

Mounting guidelines

Bus systems
Glossary

Commissioning assistant

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Siemens Switzerland Ltd

Infrastructure & Cities Sector
Building Technologies Division
International Headquarters
Gubelstrasse 22
6301 Zug
Switzerland
Tel +41 41 724 24 24
The information in this document contains general descriptions of technical options available,
which do not always have to be present in individual cases. The required features should therefore
be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract.
Siemens Switzerland Ltd, 2013

www.siemens.com/gamma

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