ABB free@home US Instructions

System Manual │ 08.08.2019

ABB-free@home ®

Table of contents

Tabl e of contents

1 System requirements ................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1

User interface .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2

free@home app .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.3

Home network ................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Performance features ................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1

Device versions ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.2

Limits of performance ...................................................................................................................... 6

3 Planning and installation............................................................................................................................. 7

3.1

System Access Point ...................................................................................................................... 7

3.2

Power supply .................................................................................................................................. 7

3.3

Installation of actuators ................................................................................................................... 8

3.4

System featuress ............................................................................................................................ 8

3.4.1

3.4.2

Mesh network ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Transmission range ........................................................................................................................... 10

3.4.3

Interference of radio signal ............................................................................................................... 11

3.5

Planning of the System Access Point ............................................................................................ 14

3.6

Creating a plan for devices ........................................................................................................... 16

4 Commissioning ......................................................................................................................................... 17

4.1

Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................. 17

4.2

Establishing the connection to user interface of the System Access Point ................................... 17

4.3

Basic settings ................................................................................................................................ 22

4.4

User rights ..................................................................................................................................... 23

4.5

Coupling of wireless devices with the System Access Point ......................................................... 24

4.5.1

Resetting operating devices to the factory settings ......................................................................... 24

4.6

Structure of the main menu ........................................................................................................... 25

4.7

Structure of the working area ........................................................................................................ 26

4.8

Creating the house structure ......................................................................................................... 26

4.9

Allocating devices to rooms .......................................................................................................... 28

4.9.1

4.9.2

4.9.3

4.9.4

Identification ....................................................................................................................................... 29

Specifying a name ............................................................................................................................. 31

Setting options per channel .............................................................................................................. 32

Linking sensors and actuators .......................................................................................................... 34

4.9.4.1

Switching options ....................................................................................................... 35

4.10

Time control .................................................................................................................................. 36

4.10.1

Time profiles ...................................................................................................................................... 36

4.10.2

Timeline .............................................................................................................................................. 38

4.10.3

List view ............................................................................................................................................. 38

4.11

Actions .......................................................................................................................................... 39

4.11.1

Parts of an action ............................................................................................................................... 39

4.11.2

Examples of possible actions: .......................................................................................................... 40

4.11.3

Time diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 41

4.12

Panels ........................................................................................................................................... 42

4.13

MyBuildings ................................................................................................................................... 43

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5 Types of devices ...................................................................................................................................... 46

5.1

Operating devices ......................................................................................................................... 46

5.1.1

In-wall devices ................................................................................................................................... 46

5.1.1.1

Button function ........................................................................................................... 50

5.1.1.2

5.1.1.3

Device function ........................................................................................................... 50

LED display ................................................................................................................ 54

5.1.1.4

5.1.1.5

5.1.1.6

5.1.1.7

Configuring the KP-4.1 Keypad................................................................................. 55

Configuring the LS-1.1 Light Switch ......................................................................... 59

Configuring the FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller ......................................................... 62

Configuring the DS-3.1-xx and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire ............................... 65

5.1.2

On-wall devices − Thermostat .......................................................................................................... 69

5.1.2.1

Always-On functions .................................................................................................. 70

5.1.2.2

5.1.2.3

Wiring connection ...................................................................................................... 70

TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat order items ........................................................................ 71

5.1.2.4

5.1.2.5

Configuring the TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat .................................................................. 72

Master-slave configuration ........................................................................................ 77

5.1.2.6

Supported equipment ................................................................................................ 78

5.2

System devices ............................................................................................................................. 79

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.2.3

ABB-free@homeTouch 7" ................................................................................................................. 79

5.2.1.1

Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome ® door entry system ........................... 80

5.2.1.2

Functions .................................................................................................................... 81

ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7" ................................................................................................................ 82

5.2.2.1

5.2.2.2

Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome IP door entry system ........................ 83

Functions .................................................................................................................... 85

System Access Point ......................................................................................................................... 86

5.2.3.1

Identification ............................................................................................................... 86

5.2.3.2

5.2.3.3

5.2.3.4

5.2.3.5

5.2.3.6

5.2.3.7

Network functions ...................................................................................................... 87

Mounting the System Access Point .......................................................................... 89

Connecting the System Access Point ....................................................................... 90

Control and display elements .................................................................................... 92

Factory reset without access to the web interface ................................................... 92

General settings in the System Access Point .......................................................... 93

6 Device glossery ........................................................................................................................................ 96

7 Functional system extensions .................................................................................................................. 99

7.1

Phillips Hue ................................................................................................................................... 99

7.1.1

7.1.2

7.1.3

7.1.4

7.1.5

7.1.6

Philips Hue integration ...................................................................................................................... 99

Philips Hue setup ............................................................................................................................... 99

Allocating links ................................................................................................................................. 102

Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 103

Colour settings ................................................................................................................................. 103

Time control ..................................................................................................................................... 104

7.1.7

Philips Hue parameter settings ....................................................................................................... 104

7.2

Sonos loudspeaker ..................................................................................................................... 105

7.2.1

7.2.2

Setting up Sonos speaker ............................................................................................................... 106

Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 108

7.2.2.1

7.2.2.2

Operation via app ..................................................................................................... 108

Operation via control element and panel ................................................................ 108

7.2.2.3

7.2.2.4

Operation via free@home sensor ........................................................................... 109

Integration into scenes ............................................................................................ 110


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7.3

Geofencing .................................................................................................................................. 112

7.3.1

7.3.2

Process ............................................................................................................................................ 112

Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 113

8 Overview of product range ..................................................................................................................... 115

8.1

Device plan master ..................................................................................................................... 121

9 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 122

10 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 123


System requirements

1 System requirements

1.1

1.2

1.3

The contents of this system manual relate to the functions of the System Access Point and the free@home devices starting from firmware version 2.3.0.

User interface

To open the Web-based user interface of the System Access Point you require a computer with a LAN or WLAN network adaptor and an installed Internet browser.

The recommended browsers are:

■

Firefox (from version 9)

■

Google Chrome

■

Safari free@home app

For the installation of the free@home app you require a smartphone or tablet with an Android

(from 4.2) or iOS (from iOS 7) operating system.

Home network

To be able to access the free@home app and Internet services at the same time during standard operation, the System Access Point must be integrated into the existing home network after commissioning. For this, a router with Ethernet or WLAN interface is required.


Performance features

2 Performance features

2.1

2.2

The free@home serves as home automation and is available as a wireless system.

The free@home system enables the control and automation of lighting, heating and cooling, and provides integration of the ABB-Welcome ® or ABB-Welcome IP door entry system. Control takes place on site using permanently installed control elements or mobile via the smartphone or tablet.

Functions are allocated only via software; i.e., if the use of a room changes in future, the function of the light switch can also be easily changed.

No special software is required for commissioning. Configuration takes place using the available

Internet browser of the computer, or the free free@home app of your tablet (Android/iOS).

A free@home system is made up of the following devices:

■

System Access Point operating device

■

In-wall devices (e.g. light switches)

■

On-wall devices (Thermostat)

Device versions

Up to 150 wireless devices can be installed in a system.

The following types of devices are available:

In-wall devices

Operating devices

On-wall devices

Keypad Thermostat

System devices

Display

Light switch (1gang)

Ceiling fan controller

Dimmer switch (2-wire)

System Access Point

External antenna

External power supply


Table 1: Types of devices

Limits of performance

The web-based user interface of the System Access Point can be called up and operated simultaneously by several participants (computers and/or mobile devices with the free@home- app). This can, depending on the changes made, lead to losses in performance (the changes take longer to implement). That is why it is recommended to operate the user interface with only four participants at the same time. However, more participants may be registered.


Planning and installation

3 Planning and installation

3.1 System Access Point

The System Access Point [03] offers the opportunity for accessing the free@home system with the PC or mobile terminal devices. This allows the functions of the system to be programmed and remote controlled.

3.2

Fig. 1: Plan of system

01 – Home router

02 – Mobile terminal devices

03 – System Access Point

04 – Light/dimmer switch

05 – Thermostat

06 – Ceiling fan controller

Power supply

The power of the individual free@home devices is supplied via the respective connection to the

120 V network.

Attention!

The ABB thermostat does not work with 120 V or higher.

– DO NOT connect the ABB Thermostat to a power supply with 120/240 V.

– When you replace a thermostat, check the terminal voltage.

– Connect the ABB Thermostat only to 24 V AC, 60 Hz.


3.3


Installation of actuators

The free@home in-wall units with combined sensor and actuator functionality are available for decentralized flush-mounted installation. They are referred to as sensor/actuator units.

See Chapter 5.1.1 “In-wall devices“ on page 46 for further explanation of sensor/actuator units.

Decentralized actuator installation with sensor/actuator units

3.4

Fig. 2: Planning of the actuators


02 – Light/dimmer switch

System featuress

Radio frequency

Radio protocol

Encryption

2,400 - 2,483 GHz free@home Wireless

AES-128

Transmission range in the building Typically 15 - 20 m (49 - 65 ft (can vary greatly depending on structural conditions)

Participants in the one system Max. of 150 wireless devices

Table 2: System features

■ Robust communication through "mesh network".

■

Simple replacement of existing switches thanks to combined sensor/actuator devices.

■

Immediate function without programming (devices are pre-configured).



3.4.1 Mesh network

All wireless network technologies have a physically limited transmission range. In a smart home, the participants of the network, such as the light switches and thermostat, are distributed over a large area but must still be able to reliably communicate with each other.

The free@home protocol uses mesh network topology to increase the maximum expansion of the network.

Fig. 3: free@home Mesh network

With the mesh network each participant communicates with every network participant. This happens either directly, if they are within range of each other, or indirectly via one or several communication nodes.

Other network types often use only central nodes through which the entire data traffic flows.

Mesh networks do not have such a central transmission path. They find several ways to send data from one device to another.

The System Access Point automatically determines the most efficient way to send a message from one point in the network to the correct receiver via several nodes. This information is stored in routing tables and distributed to all network participants.

The routing process is implemented on an ongoing basis so that the system can also react to subsequent changes, e.g. in the event of individual devices failing, new devices being added or constructional changes that impair the reception.



3.4.2 Transmission range

Take the mounting location of the free@home devices into consideration during planning. In a free-field test, a transmission range of 330 feet (100 meters) was reached. In buildings, however, this transmission range is not possible.

The local circumstances have large effect on the quality of reception or the transmission range of the devices, which dampens the signal. That is why a general statement cannot be made about the transmission range, e.g. reinforced concrete ceilings dampen more than wooden ceilings, metal racks dampen more than wooden racks.

Observe the following general rules:

1. At least one wireless device is required per corridor or floor in the stairwell. This means that there must not be more than one story between two devices.

Fig. 4: Transmission range of story barrier

2. At least one wireless device per room is required. This means that there must not be more than one wall between two devices.

Fig. 5: Transmission range of wall barrier

3. The devices should not be installed directly next to large metal surfaces.



3.4.3 Interference of radio signal

The radio signal of the free@home devices should not be interfered with by other radio transmitters. Possible sources of interference are especially transmitters which transmit in a similar frequency range. This could include:

■

WLAN routers (2.4 GHz)

■

Microwaves

■

Fluorescent lamps

■

Cheap or defective electronic products

2.4 GHz WLAN devices represent the highest interference potential since they transmit in the same frequency range as free@home.

Effects of interference

The interference of the radio signal can have the following effect:

1. Delayed response

2. Disconnection to a participant

Channel division in the 2.4 GHz band

The 2.4 GHz band used by WLAN and free@home extends across a frequency range of 2,400 MHz to

2,483 MHz. This area is divided into several channels.

The frequency range of a WLAN channel here is not equal to the coverage of the frequency range of a free@home channel.

Fig. 6: Channel division in the 2.4 GHz band

[A] WLAN channels (1 - 13)

[B] free@home channels (11 - 26)



Avoiding interferences caused by 2.4 GHz WLAN

To prevent interference from the 2.4-GHz WLAN devices it would be best to remove the sources of interference, e.g. with the use of 5 GHz WLAN. Since this is often not possible, the following should be observed:

■

Use channels for the local WLAN and for the free@home network that lie in different frequency ranges, see "Channel division in the 2.4 GHz band". You can set the WLAN channel in the user interface of the router, or the free@home channel in the user interface of the System Access Point.

At the point of delivery of the System Access Point, free@home channel 26 is set. In this case, all WLAN channels from 1 to 11 can be used without any overlapping with the free@home frequency range.

■ In the case of several free@home wireless systems that are located next to each other and operated as stand-alone solutions, it is also important to ensure that different channels are used, e.g. in residential complexes with several parties.

■

If there are adjacent WLAN networks which you have no influence regarding the selection of channels, position the free@home channel in a frequency range with the least load.

You can set a different free@home channel in the user interface of the System Access Point under "System settings" > "free@home-Wireless" > "Change channel".

After selecting the function, the automatic channel recommendation suggests a channel with the least interferences. The System Access Point then scans its surroundings for available

WLANs, their channels and signal levels.

Used WLAN channels

In operating mode "WLAN Access Point" (during commissioning) the System Access Point uses WLAN channel 1. The channel cannot be changed.

The channel for the free@home communication is set on 26 as standard. This prevents the overlapping of the frequency ranges of the two radio protocols. The free@home channel in the "WLAN

Access Point" should not be changed.

Automatic channel recommendation

During the boot-up process of the System Access Point all adjacent WLAN networks are scanned and analyzed for their frequency range and signal strength. If you confirm the "change channel" function, the automatic channel recommendation is output.

Fig. 7: Automatic channel recommendation



The available WLAN networks in the area and the channels you are using can be determined with the aid of the free apps/programs, e.g.:

■

Wifi Analyzer from farproc for Android (http://wifianalyzer.mobi)

■

WiFi Scanner from AccessAgility for Mac OS and Windows (http://wifiscanner.com)

For example:

Fig. 8: Example of WiFi scanner

In Fig. 8 the local network "ASUS" occupies WLAN channel 1. All other frequencies of the 2.4-

GHz frequency range are occupied by adjacent networks. However, these networks are damped to such an extent that no interferences of the free@home signal can be expected on channel 26.


3.5


Planning of the System Access Point

The System Access Point makes available its own WLAN during commissioning. This allows it to be comfortably programmed in mobile mode, even when no network infrastructure is available.

However, in the final state the System Access Point should be set up as participant within the available network infrastructure.

The System Access Point can be connected to the available network infrastructure of the apartment either via the installed Ethernet port or the installed WLAN antenna.

Connection via WLAN

If the System Access Point cannot be connected to the Internet router via cable, it can be logged into the existing WLAN network via WLAN as a client.

Fig. 9: Connection via WLAN


02 – IP router



Connection via patch cable

If the System Access Point and Internet router are installed side by side, they can be connected via a patch cable.

Fig. 10: Connection via patch cable


02 – IP router


3.6


Creating a plan for devices

Each free@home device has a unique, eight-digit serial number. It is affixed permanently to each device as well as on a removable identification label. The serial number serves as an aid for identifying the devices during commissioning.

A three-digit character code, which is generated from the specific serial number, is additionally available for quick reference. Although it does not clearly identify the device, its accuracy, however, is sufficient to make it unique in the system.

To be able to identify the devices and channels more clearly during commissioning, document the three-digit character code of the devices, their function, and location during their installation.

– To do this, pull off the removable labels from the devices and document the associated functions on the enclosed master (see chapter 8.1 “Device plan master“ on page 121).

Fig. 11: Plan of devices

01 – Character code

02 – Serial number


Commissioning

4 Commissioning

4.1

4.2

Prerequisites

Commissioning is always carried out via the System Access Point.

■

A PC is required for initial commissioning. Later changes can also be made with a tablet.

Commissioning via smartphone is not possible.

■

No additional software is required.

For settings via the tablet it is recommended to use the free@home app, which can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store (for iOS) or from the Google Play Store (for

Android).

Establishing the connection to user interface of the System Access Point

Use one of the following options to open the user interface of the System Access Point:

Option A: Establishing the connection with the PC via patch cable and router

[1] Connect the System Access Point and the PC with the router.

Energize the System Access Point. Ensure that the access point mode has not been activated. If it is activated (Status LED lights up blue), press the Access Point button to deactivate it.

Note

The System Access Point now operates as "DHCP Client", this means that it can only be reached under the IP address that is assigned to it automatically by the router.

[2] Call up the user interface of the System Access Point. For this there are two options: a) Open the Windows Explorer of your PC.

The System Access Point is displayed as device under "Network".

Double click on the device to open the user interface (The computer must support

UPnP). b) Enter the IP address that is automatically assigned by the router in the address line of your browser. You can find the assigned IP in the user interface of your router.

[3] The connection to the System Access Point has been established.

Continue with the basic settings.


Commissioning

Fig. 12: Connection via patch cable and router

Note

Description of LED signals, see chapter 5.2.3.5 “Control and display elements“ on page 92.


Commissioning

Option B: Establishing the connection with the PC via patch cable and without router

(Available from System Access Point Firmware Version 2.0)

[1] Connect the System Access Point and the PC with a patch cable (no special crossover cable is required)

Energize the System Access Point. Ensure that the access point mode has not been activated. If it is activated (Status LED lights up blue), press the Access Point button to deactivate it.

Note

The System Access Point now operates as "DHCP Client", this means that it can only be reached under the IP address that is assigned to it automatically by the

PC.

[2] Call up the user interface of the System Access Point.

Open the Windows Explorer of your PC.

The System Access Point is displayed as device under "Network".

Double click on the device to open the user interface (The computer must support UPnP).



Fig. 13: Connection via patch cable and without router


Commissioning

Option C: Establishing the connection with smartphone or tablet

[1] Install the free free@home app for Android or iOS.

[2] Energize the System Access Point. Ensure that the access point mode has been activated

(LED button lights up blue). If not, press the access point button to activate it.

[3] Connect the smartphone or tablet via WLAN of the System Access Point (SSID:

SysAPXXXX).

Enter the password (see text on the rear side of the System Access Point).

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[4] Start the app.

[5] The app establishes a connection to the System Access Point automatically.


Fig. 15: Connection with smartphone or tablet

Note

It is not possible to commission the system with the smartphone.


Commissioning

Option D: Establishing the connection with a PC via WLAN

[1] Energize the System Access Point. Ensure that the access point mode has been activated

(LED button lights up blue). If not, press the access point button to activate it.

[2] Connect the PC via WLAN of the System Access Point (SSID: SysAPXXXX).

Enter the password (see fig. “Text on the rear side of the System Access Point“ on page

20).

[3] Start your Internet browser.

Enter the IP address "192.168.2.1" in the address line of your browser and confirm it.



Fig. 16: Connection with PC via WLAN


4.3

Commissioning

Basic settings

Note

Detailed descriptions are available via the interactive Help mode.

When you require Help or information:

1. Press the Help button on the current user interface.

2. Select one of the highlighted elements.

The Help information for this element is displayed.

3. Click on any position of the user interface to end the interactive

Help mode.

During initial commissioning you will be asked to supply the following basic data:

Language

Selects the language of the display text. The following languages are available:

American English English Italian Spanish

Chinese Finnish Norwegian Swedish

Czech

Danish

Dutch

French

German

Greek

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Turkish

Table 3: Languages

Fig. 17: Basic settings


4.4

Commissioning

Location

Basis for the astro function (a time setting that governs automations based upon the sunrise and sunset).

Time/Date

Sets the system time (the time will be synchronized automatically when the connection to the

Internet is established).

User name / Password

Ensures protection of the settings against faulty configuration (additional users can be added later).

Note

The password must consist of at least 4 characters. Passwords such as "12345" or "Password" are considered weak passwords and should not be used.

System name

Display name of device within the IP network.

The data are saved on the System Access Point. The entry of the data can be skipped and entered at a later time but, can lead to the restriction of functions until doing so.

User rights

The system differentiates between four types of user profiles with different access rights:

'Installation'

■

Has all access rights.

'Configuration'

■ Can configure devices, floor plans, actions, time control, and panels, but cannot make changes critical to the system, i.e. no access to "Service" or "free@home radio" settings.

'Operation'

■

Can operate devices but cannot make any device configuration or system changes.

'Read only User'

■

Can view devices on the floor plan but cannot make system changes and cannot initially operate any devices. The authorization for operation can be enabled for selected devices.


Commissioning

4.5 Coupling of wireless devices with the System Access Point free@home wireless devices must first be coupled with the System Access Point before they can be used in a project. The devices exchange a security key during the coupling process.

Communication between devices is carried out encrypted after coupling and they are firmly connected with the System Access Point. Coupled devices cannot be connected with a different

System Access Point. They must first be reset to the factory settings.

Carry out the following steps to couple one or several devices with the system.

1. Install the free@home wireless device(s).

2. Use your tablet or PC to call up the user interface of the System Access Point that is ready for use.

3. Switch on the mains power supply of the free@home wireless devices.

The devices are now in programming mode for 30 minutes.

4. In the user interface of the System Access Point select "System settings" > "free@home radio" > "Search for wireless devices".

The System Access Point consecutively scans all free@home wireless devices. Devices that are in programming mode are integrated automatically into the system. The scanning process ends 10 minutes after the last device has been integrated.

Integrated devices are listed in the "Device configuration" of the user interface.

5. Use the serial numbers to check whether all installed devices have been found.

If a device has not been found, reset it to the factory settings and start a new scanning process.

Possible reasons for not finding devices:

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The device is outside the wireless range of the System Access Point.

■

The device is not in programming mode.

■

The 30-minute programming time has expired.

■ The device has already been coupled with a different system.

4.5.1 Resetting operating devices to the factory settings

In-wall devices

1. Press and hold the bottom of the rocker (bottom key for keypad) for at least 25 seconds.

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■

At 10 seconds, the lower LED will start flashing.

At 20 seconds, the LED will start flashing rapidly.

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At 25 seconds, the LED will turn off.

2. Release the bottom of the rocker within the next 10 seconds.

3. Then press the bottom of the rocker. The lower LED will stay on. Press the bottom of the rocker again. The previous actions must be completed within 5 seconds.

4. The device will now return to factory settings and restart.

The factory settings are restored, and the device can now be programmed again.

Thermostat

1. Press the power button for 15 seconds.

2. Release the button when the screen flashes the message "BOOT" followed by "PAIR".

The device will now return to factory settings and restart.


4.6

Commissioning

Structure of the main menu

The main menu is the starting base for all the steps to follow.

Located in the central area are the menu items that are to be processed step by step (from left to right) for the configuration.

Since the steps follow each other consecutively, they remain deactivated until the preceding step has been executed.

Fig. 18: Structure of the main menu


4.7

Commissioning

Structure of the working area

The working area of menu items HOUSE SETUP and DEVICES is divided into two areas: the floor plan on the left side and the list view on the right side.

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While the floor plan represents the graphical view and allows operation via drag and drop, the list view offers a clear tabular view. I.e. Both areas represent different views of the same configuration.

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When a change is made in the floor plan, this change is also made in the list view and vice versa.

4.8

Fig. 19: Structure of the working area

01 – Floor plan

02 – Enlarge/Reduce

03 – List view

Creating the house structure

The first step of the configuration is the creation of the house setup. Here a digital image of the apartment or the house with all its floors and rooms is created.

This information is used during the next step to allocate the available devices in the house to a function and to their mounting position. After commissioning has been completed the created floor plan is also used for the visualization of the installation and as orientation for the switchable loads.

1. Click on the following icon in the main menu to open the HOUSE SETUP menu.

2. Select "New floor" in the bottom ribbon and drag it to the representative location of your house or apartment. Do this for each floor of your house or apartment.


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Note

To allocate devices in the outdoor area, e.g. lights on the terrace or in the garden, create a "Terrace" or "Garden" room.

Fig. 20: Creating the house setup - View of all floors

3. Select a room shape in the bottom ribbon and drag it to the representative location in your house or apartment.

4. Drag the edges of the room to change the size if needed.

5. Change the name of the room in the "List view".

6. Do this for each room.

Fig. 21: Creating the house setup - View of one floor


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Allocating devices to rooms

In the next step the devices connected to the system must be identified. For this they are allocated to a room according to their function and are given a descriptive name.

A table with all available applications is located in Chapter 6 “Device glossery“ on page 96.

Which applications are available depends on the devices connected to the system.

1. Click on the following icon in the main menu to open the DEVICES menu.

In the "Add device" bar only the devices/functions that are connected to the system are displayed. They remain in the bar until they are shifted onto the floor plan. This means that the list keeps getting shorter as the devices are being positioned.

2. Select a category in the "Add devices" bar and pull the desired application via drag-anddrop into the floor plan, see Fig. 22.

Fig. 22: Dragging the application from the add bar


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A pop-up window opens which lists all the devices that are connected to the bus and suitable for the selected application (e.g. all type of switches, if the light application has been selected, see Fig. 23).

Fig. 23: Pop-up window with the suitable devices

4.9.1 Identification

After positioning a device on the floor plan and there are several possible devices in the pop-up window for selection, the device which switches the desired function must now be selected.

Identification via serial number

1. Compare the three-digit character code and the serial number of the identification label on your device plan.

2. Identify the device you are searching for and, if necessary, also the channel.

Fig. 24: Identification via serial number


Identification via local operation

1. Actuate the device that is to be linked with the selected application.

– Light/dimmer switch: Press the rocker.

– Keypad: Press the corresponding button.

The associated device is selected automatically.

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Fig. 25: Identification via local operation

Identification via switching

1. Select a device and a channel from the list.

2. Press the button in the detailed view of the device.

The connected load is switched.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have located the searched for device.

Fig. 26: Identification via switching


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4.9.2 Specifying a name

1. When the device has been found, enter a name that is easy to understand and under which the application is to be displayed later (e.g. "Ceiling light").

2. Press the checkmark at the bottom right to confirm the entries.

Fig. 27: Specifying a name

Often two symbols appear, one for the operating device and one for the consumer. Place them in the room accordingly.

Example: For a light switch (relay is behind the switch) two icons are displayed, which are already preconfigured and interconnected.

Fig. 28: Example for two icons


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4.9.3 Setting options per channel

General settings and special parameter settings can be made for each channel.

Device selection

Fig. 29: Device selection

1. Select the device icon [1] in the floor plan of the working area.

All setting options for the respective channel are displayed in the "List view" [2].

Note

The possible parameter settings of the individual devices are available in the technical manual of the respective device.


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When a keypad is selected, a different function can be assigned to each button.

Device selection - several functions

Fig. 30: Device selection - several functions

1. Select the appropriate button icon [1] in the floor plan of the working area.

All buttons of the corresponding keypad are displayed in the "List view" [2].

2. You can alter the settings for each button of the keypad individually.


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4.9.4 Linking sensors and actuators

The created sensors and actuators can now be linked to implement simple on/off circuits, twoway circuits, scenes, etc.

Fig. 31: Linking sensor with actuator

1. Select the desired sensor [1] which is to operate the actuator and then the actuator [2].

2. Press the checkmark at the bottom right to confirm the entries.

A blue connecting line indicates the link between the two devices.

Note

If a sensor is to be linked to an actuator and both are located in different rooms or floors, use the list view for linking.

The configuration is transmitted automatically to the devices. The transmission can, depending on the number of affected devices, take a few seconds. During the transmission a progress bar is displayed around the devices affected.

After the transmission has been completed, the sensor can operate the actuator locally.

In-wall devices with rockers (keypads) created under allocation can be linked.

Note

Sensor/actuator units are pre-programmed. This means that the link between the rocker and the actuator has already been allocated.


4.9.4.1 Switching options

01 02

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03

Fig. 32: Switching options

01 – Two-way circuit

02 – Group circuit

03 – Scene

Two-way circuit [01]

An actuator is connected with one or several sensors.

Group circuit [02]

Several actuators of the same type (e.g. all the lights in a hall or all ceiling fans in a room) are combined in a group. The group acts like a single actuator and can be connected to sensors or integrated into scenes (At "ON" all actuators of the group switch on. At "OFF" all actuators of the group switch off).

Scene [03]

A scene creates a state that can be defined by the user. This, for example, allows the user to create a "TV" scene that dims the living room light, switches off the lights in the hall and switches the ceiling fan to level 1.

Scenes cannot be switched on or off. At the call-up of a scene, always the same predefined status is restored. The statuses of the participants in a scene can be defined when the scene is created. To switch a local scene, it can be linked with a sensor.


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Time control

In the TIME CONTROL menu you can set and automate time-dependent processes. This can involve time-dependent functions, astro functions or presence simulations.

You can use time profiles to set switching actions that are repeated daily or weekly. All configured devices and scenes can be switched via time profiles.

1. Click on the following icon in the main menu to open the TIME CONTROL menu.

4.10.1 Time profiles

A time profile defines a collection of switching times. Several time profiles can be created and switched active or inactive independent of each other.

To obtain better visual clarity, for example, separate profiles for controlling the lighting can be created. Or a special vacation profile can be created, which you only activate during your absence.

Fig. 33: Time profiles

01 – Selected profile - timeline

02 – Sunrise

03 – Sunset

04 – Edit profile

05 – List view

06 – Overview of profiles

All time profiles are displayed in the profile view [06].


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When selecting a profile, all switching times for devices and scenes stored in this profile are indicated on a timeline [01] in an overview display.

Additional profiles can be created and existing ones can be renamed or deleted via the wrench icon [04].

1. Select the profile you wish to edit.

2. Click on the wrench.

Contents from the profiles that have already been created can be taken over into the currently active profile via the arrow icon in the editing mode.

The base profile has already been created as the default.

Note

Time profiles can also be linked to a sensor or panel via the floor plan. Thus, the time profile can be conveniently activated by a button or panel.

Base profile

The base profile can be freely edited. It already contains the object "Day/night switchover" in astro mode. The day/night switchover determines when the operating devices switch between daytime LED brightness settings and nighttime LED brightness settings.

Examples of application:

■

The light in the hall is not to switch on with 100% brightness after 11 p.m., but with the reduced brightness of 40%.

■

The light for orientation of the sensors in the bedroom is to be switched off after 11 p.m.

Presence profile

The presence profile is a special time profile with which presence simulation can be implemented.

The timeline of the presence simulation is filled with the desired switching actions, the same as a normal time profile. However, no switching time needs to be defined. Instead, the switching times are filled automatically with historical data.

All the events of the last seven days are stored in the historical data. What is not stored are events that were switched on and off in quick succession.

The presence simulation can be edited, activated and deactivated the same as all other time profiles. This means that additional switching events can be added or deleted.


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4.10.2 Timeline

The timeline displays all the switching times of a selected weekday. Switching actions that take place at the same time are displayed stacked.

The sun and moon icons indicate the time for sunrise and sunset.

The selection of a certain switching event changes the view to a detailed view (Fig. 34). Here the switching time can be adjusted. Also, the weekdays can be defined at which the event is to be repeated. Or the circuit can be activated via the astro function.

Switching times can be linked with the times for sunrise and sunset via the astro function.

Fig. 34: Timeline - Detailed view

01 – Time setting

4.10.3 List view

All devices and scenes that have been programmed can be selected via the list view, sorted according to mounting position.

To define the switching times for a device or a scene, pull it onto the timeline via drag and drop

(see Fig. 33).


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Actions

In the ACTIONS menu you can configure simple "If this - then that" relationships.

1. Click on the following icon in the main menu to open the ACTIONS menu.

2. Create a new action by clicking on "Add".

3. Name the action in the "Create new action" window.

4. Click on the check mark at the bottom right to accept the entry.

A four-column view appears in which you can configure the action.

4.11.1 Parts of an action

Precondition

A precondition defines when an action is to be active.

Preconditions are optional, which means that without a precondition the action becomes active directly.

Several preconditions can be defined for each action.

All preconditions must have been met before an action becomes

"active" (logical AND operation).

Event

An event defines the signal that is to start an action.

One or several free@home sensors can be defined as signal generators.

As soon as a sensor has been triggered

(e.g. a push-button is pressed, a rocker is pressed, a thermostat registers a room temperature above

72 F), the event is triggered and the action is started.

At least one event must be configured for each action.

If several events are configured, the action is already triggered when an event is fulfilled (logical OR operation).

Action

An action defines the actions that are to be carried out as soon as an event has occurred.

Any number of free@home actuators can be defined (e.g. turn on the living room lights, dim the hall lights to 50%, decrease the temperature to

68 F).

One or several actuators can be configured for each action.

All defined actuators switch if an event is triggered.

Notification

A notification is sent as soon as an event has occurred.

A notification can be sent as email or as push message

(precondition is the registration at

MyBuildings).

The text of the message can be specified individually by the user.

A message can be sent to several different receivers.

−

Note

Actions are re-evaluated when they are activated.

When an event is active, the associated start action is carried out.

When an event is deactivated, the associated leave action is carried out.


4.11.2 Examples of possible actions:

Example: Stairwell light

The user turns on the stairwell light and after 10 seconds it turns off.

Necessary devices: Light switch or dimmer switch, light bulb.

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Fig. 35: Action example − stairwell light


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4.11.3 Time diagram

The time-related dependence between sensors and actuators of an action can be influenced via parameters. The relevant parameters and the influence they have on the switching behaviour is illustrated in the following graph:

Fig. 36: Time diagram – Event/action

A – Event

B – Action

1 – Sensor- signal level

2 – Actuator behaviour

3 – The event is triggered at activation

4 – Switching delay

5 – Action during occurrence of the event

6 – Action during cancellation of the event

7 – Switch-off delay


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Panels

In the panel configuration the buttons of the installed panels and the favourites bars (visible in the operating view of the app) can be freely equipped.

1. Click on the following icon in the main menu to open the PANEL menu.

2. Select a panel from the lower selection bar. All panels and favorites installed in the system can be selected.

Note

Only panels will appear which have been positioned beforehand on the floor plan in the DEVICES menu.

The ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7" must be connected to the same home network as the system access point. For more information, see chapter “Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome IP door entry system“ on page 83.

3. Select an application from the list view.

4. Drag and drop an assigned actuator channel to the panel.

5. Click "Synchronize" in the list view below.

The configuration is saved and is visible on the device after a few seconds.

Fig. 37: Configuring the panel


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MyBuildings free@home can also be connected to the MyBuildings portal, which can be easily used to set up the system for mobile access.

The MyBuildings portal is a service from ABB. The portal offers the highest in operating comfort for remote access with a smartphone or tablet. The end customer does not need DynDNS access. A connection is established by registering and logging in at MyBuildings.

Fig. 38: MyBuildings Topology

MyBuildings serves as exchange between the local free@home installation and the mobile terminal device. Usage data and system states are neither stored nor can they be accessed by

ABB. The communication between MyBuildings and the free@home, or the mobile terminal device is encrypted per TLS and the entire communication is additionally encrypted end-to-end.

Note

To prevent internal communication becoming visible on the Internet, no ports of routers are to be opened in the direction of the Internet.

A VPN tunnel or the MyBuildings portal is suitable for safe remote control.


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TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a protocol for protecting personal data during the communication of users with applications on the Internet. During communication between server and client, TLS ensures that no unauthorized third party can bug or change this communication. TLS is the successor of the

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Source: searchsecurity.de

End-to-end encryption means the encryption of transmitted data via all transmission stations. The data to be transmitted are encrypted on the senders end and only decrypted on the receiver's end. This means that side-channel information, such as that partly necessary for controlling the transmission process, is not encrypted; on the other hand, intermediate stations with co-knowledge at which the transmitted content is received in clear text, are eliminated. Source: Wikipedia

Prerequisites for the use of MyBuildings:

Registration at MyBuildings portal (already completed if you have an ABB-Welcome ® user account).

Features:

■

A free@home system can be coupled with a MyBuildings user account.

■

A MyBuildings user account can be coupled with several free@home systems.

■

A MyBuildings user account can be coupled with several mobile terminal devices (apps).

■

Each user can obtain individual user rights (installation/configuration/operation/ read only user).

■ The free@home app can continue to be used without a MyBuildings user account (but then only with local access).

Fig. 39: Coupling with user account


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Functions:

■ All functions of the app are available now anywhere with internet access. You can use them while connected to the local network.

■

The connection to MyBuildings makes it possible for the free@home system to send emails and push messages (see chapter 4.11 “Actions“ on page 39).

■

The authorization can be withdrawn from mobile terminal devices via the MyBuildings portal.

■

Communication between the free@home system and a mobile terminal device is only transmitted via MyBuildings when the mobile terminal device is outside the local network.

Setup of MyBuildings:

1. Create a MyBuildings user account.

2. Couple the free@home system with the MyBuildings user account. Call up the free@home configuration user interface and enter the MyBuildings account data.

3. Couple the app of the mobile terminal device with the MyBuildings user account. Call up the free@home app and enter the MyBuildings account data.

4. Authorize the mobile terminal device on the free@home system (the authorization is carried out automatically when the mobile terminal device and the System Access Point are on the same network).

5. Select the free@home system to be coupled in the app of the mobile terminal device.

– The free@home configuration user interface displays a security code (electronic key).

6. Enter the security code in the free@home app (via manual input or by scanning a QR-code).

Note

Detailed, illustrated setup instructions for MyBuildings can be found at https://library.abb.com

Document ID: 2CKA001473B9657


Types of devices

5 Types of devices

The following types of devices are available:

In-wall devices


On-wall devices

Keypad Thermostat

Light switch (1gang)

Ceiling fan controller


System devices

Display

System Access Point

External antenna

External power supply

5.1


Table 4: Types of devices


5.1.1 In-wall devices

In-wall devices can be configured for the execution and use of different functions.

■

Switching and dimming lights (inclusive Philips Hue lights)

■

Opening doors

■

Switching ceiling fans

■

Switching group functions and scenes

■

Controlling Sonos loudspeakers

■

Activating or deactivating time programs and actions

Sensor unit

A sensor unit can be manually switched but is not directly connected to a load, i.e. a user's input command is only recorded and sent to the bus. An actuator can be connected to the sensor unit via configuration to control loads.

Sensor/actuator unit

A sensor/actuator unit combines the functionality of a sensor unit with the capability to actuate directly connected loads in one device. The sensor comes with a preconfigured actuator, i.e. after activating the bus line and connecting the load, the load can be switched directly on the inwall device. Like the sensor unit, a sensor/actuator unit can be configured to control the actuators of different loads.


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In-wall device order items

The item included in a sensor or sensor/actuator unit is only the electronic insert. All electronic inserts have the same footprint and are interchangeable. A faceplate is a required separate order item.

E.g.

LS-1.1-xx KP-4.1-xx

Fig. 40: In-wall devices order items

FP-11-xx or FP-12-xx

The sensor unit or sensor-actuator unit must be completed with a suitable cover frame.

Article no. Product name Sensor channels

KP-4.1-LA

KP-4.1-LA Keypad (light almond)

4

KP-4.1-WH KP-4.1-WH Keypad (white) 4

Table 5: Sensor units

Article no. Product name

LS-1.1-LA

Sensor channels

LS-1.1-LA Light Switch (light almond)

1

LS-1.1-WH

LS-1.1-WH Light Switch

(white)

1

FC-3.1-LA

FC-3.1-LA Ceiling Fan

Controller (light almond)

1

FC-3.1-WH

FC-3.1-WH Ceiling Fan

Controller (white)

1

DS-3.1-LA

DS-3.1-LA Dimmer Switch,

2-wire (light almond)

1

DS-3.1-WH

DS-3.1-WH Dimmer Switch,

2-wire (white)

1

System Manual 2CKA001473B9852

Actuator channels

1

1

1

1

1

1

│47

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DS-6.1-LA

DS-6.1-LA Dimmer Switch,

3-wire (light almond)

1 1

DS-6.1-WH

DS-6.1-WH Dimmer Switch,

3-wire (white)

Table 6: Sensor-actuator units

1 1

Light

Socket outlet

Switch actuator

Fan coil

Article no.

LS-1.1-LA

LS-1.1-WH

DS-3.1-LA

DS-3.1-WH

DS-6.1-LA

DS-6.1-WH

Switching load type

Incandescent/halogen

Electronic low voltage (ELV)

MLV, fluorescent

1/2 hp motor

LED (max. 20 lamps)



MLV, fluorescent

Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)

Fan or motor

LED (max. 20 lamps)



MLV, fluorescent

Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)

Fan or motor

VA/watts

1800

1800

960

400

180

300

200

Not supported

150

Not supported

150

600* )

600

600* )

150

Not supported

LED (max. 20 lamps) 150

Tab.7: Switching loads

* ) If three dimmer switches are mounted next to one another in a three-gang installation, the maximum output power per device will be reduced to 550 watts.


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Keys for keypad

The keys for keypad KP-4.1-xx are exchangeable. Three standard packages containing 8 different keys with printed symbols for different applications are offered as separate order items.

Standard symbols (01) Music symbols (02) Scene symbols (03)

Tab.8: Printed keys for keypad

Key package order items

No. Article no.

01

02

SKY-1-LA

SKY-1-WH

SKY-2-LA

SKY-2-WH

SKY-3-LA

03

SKY-3-WH

Table 9: Key packages for Keypad

Product name

SKY-1-LA Standard Key package for Keypad (light almond)

SKY-1-WH Standard Key package for Keypad (white)

SKY-2-LA Music Key package for Keypad (light almond)

SKY-2-WH Music Key package for Keypad (white)

SKY-3-LA Scene Key package for Keypad (light almond)

SKY-3-WH Scene Key package for Keypad (white)


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5.1.1.1 Button function

Rocker mode

Rocker mode allows the user to push on the top to trigger an ON/UP command and push on the bottom to trigger an OFF/Down command. All in-wall devices, except for the keypad, are in rocker mode by default. However, the keypad can be configured to operate as two rockers within the System Access Point.

Push button mode

Push button mode allows the user to trigger either a scene or actuator by pressing a button. If the push button is connected to a scene, then a subsequent button press does not undo the triggered scene. If the push button is connected to an actuator, then a subsequent button press will turn the actuator OFF, given the actuator’s previous state was ON. The keypad can be configured to provide up to four push buttons.

5.1.1.2 Device function

KP-4.1 Keypad

The Keypad gives the user four buttons that can be either used as four push buttons, two rockers, or a combination of one rocker and two push buttons to control scenes or actuators. It has four exchangeable keys.

The device does not directly control a load but instead commands other free@home devices to turn on/off based on the configured settings. It has no built-in switch or dimmer.

Note

The KP-4.1 Keypad needs 120 V AC (hot and neutral wires).

Function Overview:

When initially installed, the buttons have no preconfigured meaning. Therefore, when pressed, they will have no effect. To define what happens when a button is pressed, the user will need to configure them within the System Access Point. For example, a scene could be configured to control the lighting, temperature, and music in a room and be assigned to a push button.

See Chapter 5.1.1.4 “Configuring the KP-4.1 Keypad“ on page 55 to find more detail about

Keypad configuration options.


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LS-1.1 Light Switch

The Light Switch is used to switch electrical loads on/off. It can be integrated to the ABBfree@home ® Smart Home system allowing remote operation, e.g. by mobile devices free@home System Access Point required).

A binary input allows the connection of a mechanical switch to create a 3-way installation.

Note

The LS-1.1 Light Switch needs a neutral wire.

Basic operation:

On

Off

Fig. 41: Light switch basic operation


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FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller

The Ceiling Fan Controller controls the connected ceiling fan in four speeds (off, low, medium, and high). It can be integrated to the ABB-free@home ® wireless system allowing remote operation, e.g. by mobile devices (free@home System Access Point required).

A binary input allows the connection of a conventional switch to create a 3-way installation.

Note

The FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller needs a neutral wire.

Basic operation:

– To turn on and increase speed, press the top of the rocker switch.

– To decrease speed and turn off, press the bottom of the rocker switch.

Fig. 42: Ceiling fan controller basic operation

Safety-Off switch:

The Safety-Off switch [1] allows the user to turn off the power to safely replace the fan. However, the rocker on the device may have been configured to operate another fan other than the one switched off by the Safety-Off.

Before replacing the fan, verify that the wires to the fan do not have power by turning the fan on. If the fan turns off when the Safety-Off is activated, it is safe to replace the fan.

Fig. 43: Safety-Off switch


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DS-3.1 and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire

The Dimmer Switches are used to dim 120 V lighting devices continuously. They can be integrated into the ABB-free@home ® Smart Home system allowing remote operation, i.e. by mobile devices (free@home System Access Point required).

A binary input allows the connection of a mechanical switch to create a 3-way installation.

The DS-3.1 Dimmer Switch, 2-wire (2-wire) dims incandescent lamps up to 300 W or LED lamps up to 150 W.

The DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire (3-wire) dims incandescent lamps up to 600 W or LED lamps up to 150 W.

Note

The DS-3.1 Dimmer Switch, 2-wire and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire need a neutral wire.

Basic operation:

– To turn on, short press the top of the rocker switch.

– To make brighter, long press the top of the rocker switch.

– To turn off, short press the bottom of the rocker switch.

– To make dimmer, long press the bottom of the rocker switch.

Fig. 44: Dimmer switch basic operation

Safety-Off Switch:

The Safety-Off switch [1] allows the user to turn off the power to safely replace a lamp. However, the rocker may have been configured to operate a lamp other than the one switched off by the Safety-Off.

Before replacing a lamp, verify that the wires to the lamp do not have power. Turn the lamp on, and then operate the

Safety-Off. If the lamp turns off when the Safety-Off is activated, it is safe to replace the lamp.

Fig. 45: Safety-Off switch


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5.1.1.3 LED display

Each in-wall device has an array of LEDs located in the rocker or keys that can be used in two different operating modes: orientation light and status indication.

The brightness of the LED and the operating mode can be changed or totally deactivated in the device settings.

Orientation Light

The LED is configured to provide light for orientation by default. This means, the LED lights up permanently to ensure that the sensor is easy to locate in the dark.

Status Indication (LED indicator)

KP-4.1 Keypad

– The LED is lit when the connected function/device is on.

LS-1.1 Light Switch

– The LED is lit when the connected lighting is on.

FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller

– The three LED’s show the fan speed (1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high).

DS-3.1 and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch

– The five LED’s show the brightness level of the connected lighting (1= lowest, 5 = brightest).


5.1.1.4 Configuring the KP-4.1 Keypad

Step 1: Enter keypad settings

1. Click on the keypad symbol in the floor plan. The wizard starts.

2. Define a name for this keypad.

Types of devices

Fig. 46: Allocation keypad

3. Select which push button or rocker to configure first.

Fig. 47: Push button/rocker selection

Note

The button function parameters can be configured for the keypad in the "Device configuration", e.g. push buttons, rockers, or a combination.


Types of devices

Rocker/push button combinations

The four buttons of the keypad can be used as four push buttons, as a combination of one rocker and two push buttons, or as two rockers.

Four push buttons [1] Top push button

[2] Top middle push button

[3] Bottom middle push button

[4] Bottom push button

One rocker and two push buttons

Two rockers

[1] Top rocker

[2] Bottom middle push button

[3] Bottom push button

[1] Top rocker

[2] Bottom rocker

Tab.10: Rocker/push button combinations

4. Set the following parameters.

Fig. 48: Keypad button settings


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Keypad button settings

LED switch-on brightness night [%]

LED switch-on brightness day [%]

LED operating mode

Description

Defines how strong the LED lights up percentage wise during the night.

Note: The parameter only functions when a time profile with the application "LED day/night switchover" is available. The device (channel) must be linked with this application

Defines how strong the LED lights up percentage wise during the day.

Note: The parameter only functions when a time profile with the application "LED day/night switchover" is available. The device (channel) must be linked with this application

If "Orientation light" is selected, the LED lights up permanently.

If "Status indication" is selected, the LED lights up during actuation only

Options

0 to 100% in increments of 10


■

■

Orientation light

Status indication

Tab.11: Keypad button settings

Step 2: Configure button

1. Click on the device you would like to control when this button is pressed.

In the example below (Fig. 49), a socket outlet in the living room is selected.

The function is added to the top push button (1).

Result: When the top push button on the keypad in the kitchen is pressed, the socket outlet in the living room switches on or off.

Fig. 49: Button configuration example 1


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If desired, add additional devices to be switched from the same button by repeating Step 1 and 2.

In the example below (Fig. 50), a custom scene is created.

The function is added to the bottom push button (4).

Result: When the bottom push button on the keypad in the kitchen is pressed, all lights in the living room that are wired to free@home devices will turn on or off.

Fig. 50: Button configuration example 2

2. Repeat Step 2 until all settings are defined for this button.

3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 for the other three keypad buttons.


5.1.1.5 Configuring the LS-1.1 Light Switch

Step 1: Rocker settings

1. Click on the rocker symbol in the floor plan. The wizard starts.

2. Select "Rocker".

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Fig. 51: Rocker selection

Note

"Binary input" is only used when the binary input is connected, (e.g. in a 3-way installation).

3. Define a name for this rocker in the rocker settings.

Fig. 52: Rocker settings Light Switch


Types of devices

4. Select "Control element" in the "Function" setting.

5. Adapt the following settings, if required.

Rocker settings

Function



LED operating mode

Description

This parameter is available immediately for pre-programmed devices. For all other devices it becomes available after being linked with an actuator. The setting in the list view is then made via the linking function of the Web-based user interface of the System Access Point

Defines how strong the LED lights up percentage wise during the night

Defines how strong the LED lights up percentage wise during the day



Options

■

■

■

■

■

■

Control element

Dimming sensor

Stairwell light sensor

Ceiling fan sensor



Orientation light

Status indication

Tab.12: Rocker settings


Step 2: Lamp settings

1. Click on the lightbulb symbol on the floor plan.

2. Define a name for this lamp in the lamp settings.

Types of devices

Fig. 53: Lamp settings Light Switch


Lamp settings Description

Symbol

Autonomous Switch Off

Time Duration [s]

Behavior on Malfunction

Select a different icon for the lamp if desired

This setting is only used when the function

"Stairwell light sensor" is selected in the rocker settings.

The light will automatically switch off after the time has elapsed

Defines the reaction in case of power failure

Tab.13: Lamp settings

Options

30 to 1800 sec. in increments of 10

This setting is locked at

"No reaction"


5.1.1.6 Configuring the FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller



2. Select “Rocker”.

Types of devices


Note

“Binary input” is only used when the binary input is connected, (e.g. in a 3-way installation).


Fig. 55: Rocker settings Ceiling Fan


Types of devices

4. Select "Ceiling fan sensor" in the "Function" setting.


Rocker settings Description

Function



LED operating mode






Tab.14: Rocker settings Ceiling Fan

Options

■

■

■

■

Control element

Dimming sensor


Ceiling fan sensor



■

■

Orientation light

Status indication


Step 2: Fan settings

1. Click on the fan symbol on the floor plan.

2. Define a name for this fan.

Types of devices

Fig. 56: Ceiling fan Controller setting


Ceiling Fan Controller setting

Description

Autonomous switch off time duration [s]



The fan will automatically switch off after the time has elapsed

Switch-on mode

Defines the speed the fan starts at when switched on

Tab.15: Ceiling Fan Controller setting

Options


■

■

■

Last fan speed

Minimum fan speed

Maximum fan speed


5.1.1.7 Configuring the DS-3.1-xx and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire



2. Select "Rocker".

Types of devices


Note

"Binary input" is only used when the binary input is connected, (e.g. in a 3-way installation).


Fig. 58: Rocker settings Dimmer Switch


Types of devices

4. Select "Dimming sensor" in the "Function" setting.


Rocker settings Description

Function



LED operating mode






Tab.16: Rocker settings Dimmer Switch

Options

■

■

■

■

Control element

Dimming sensor


Ceiling fan sensor



■

■

Orientation light

Status indication


Step 2: Lamp settings for dimming

1. Click on the lightbulb symbol on the floor plan.

2. Define a name for this lamp in the lamp settings.

Types of devices

Fig. 59: Lamp settings Dimmer Switch


Lamp setting for dimming

Description

Symbol

Select a different icon for the lamp if desired

Type of load

Minimum brightness [%]

Sets what type of bulb is connected to the control

Sets the minimum brightness the dimmer will dim to

Sets the maximum brightness the dimmer will start at when first turned on during the

Maximum switch-on


Options

─

■

■

■

Dimmable LED/CFL

Inductive load

Incandescent lamp


1 to 100%

│67

Types of devices brightness, day [%] day in increments of 1

Maximum switch-on brightness, night [%]

Autonomous Switch Off

Time Duration [s]

Switch-on mode

Sets the maximum brightness the dimmer will start at when first turned on at night



The light will automatically switch off after the time has elapsed

Defines whether the lamp switches on with the previously set brightness or always with maximum brightness when the rocker is switched on

Tab.17: Lamp settings Dimmer Switch



■

■

Last brightness

Maximum brightness

Dimming LEDs

Some LEDs are not easy to dim. If you have issues, please follow this guide first.

[A]: Right setting

1. In the DEVICES menu click on the lamp and refer on the right to the "List view".

2. Change "Type of load" to "Dimmable LED/CFL".

[B]: LEDs flicker

– Some LEDs tend to flicker close to 100%. Reduce the "Maximum brightness" setting

(day and night) to a lower value, e.g. 90%.

– Some LEDs flicker when dimming down. In this case increase the "Minimum brightness".

[C]: LEDs remain on

– Some LEDs still produce some light even after the dimmer switch switches them off. We recommend replacing the LED in this case.

Note

Please send us a short note with the manufacturer and type of the lamp together with date and seller where you purchased the lamp. ABB will provide a list of incompatible lamps. Furthermore, it helps us in continuously improving the dimmer switches.


Types of devices

5.1.2 On-wall devices − Thermostat

Function overview

This section contains a short overview of the display and hardware functions of the TH-1.1 ABB

Thermostat.

Fig. 60: TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat

Heating & cooling indicators

Red and blue semi-circles indicate if the device is heating (red), cooling (blue), or idle (both off)

Room temperature

A large number in the middle of the display shows the current home temperature

Setpoint temperature

A small number above the large number shows the desired temperature.

Use the arrows to change the desired temperature. The setpoint and the arrows appear when the user’s hand approaches the display.

Note: The setpoint can be changed in the device settings

Settings

Tap to activate or deactivate the setting mode. Switch between active view and settings view

Heating and cooling

Tap to enable or disable the heating/cooling mode

Fan

The fan can be set to ON or AUTO mode. By default, it is in AUTO mode. Tap to turn the fan on

Eco

The device can be set to save energy at night or when the operator is away.

Tap to activate or deactivate the eco mode. The setpoint is automatically decreased (for heating) or increased (for cooling)

On/Off

Tap to turn the thermostat on/off and to turn all appliances on/off that are connected to it. Only the House Protection function remains active

Accessory appliance

Tap to activate or deactivate an additional function, (e.g. a humidifier or de-humidifier)


Types of devices

Auxiliary heating / emergency heating

Use this function only if a heat pump is controlled.

If the symbol is on, auxiliary heating is enabled. The auxiliary heating allows a supplemental source (electric or gas heater) to support a heat pump if needed. Auxiliary heating can be enabled manually by the user or automatically by HVAC control.

Press and hold the symbol for three seconds to activate "Emergency heating". Use this function to heat the house but prevent a compressor from turning on. Use it when the compressor is defective or iced due to extreme winter temperatures.

The symbol blinks when "Emergency heating" is active

House protection

Indicates when heating or cooling was turned on automatically for one of these reasons:

■ to protect the house from freezing or overheating or

■ to protect the HVAC equipment from overload or damage

Activate the "House protection" in the settings

Tab.18: Function overview

5.1.2.1 Always-On functions

Proximity sensor

As the user’s hand approaches the display, it wakes up and shows the touch controls. The proximity sensor is located near the bottom of the device.

Self-adjusting display brightness

The display adapts to the light level of the room. The brightness level can be changed in the settings.

5.1.2.2 Wiring connection

Note

See for the wiring connection the product manual and the wiring guide of the TH-

1.1 ABB Thermostat.


5.1.2.3 TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat order items

Types of devices

Fig. 61: TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat order items

Article no. Product name Sensor channels

TH-1.1 TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat 1

Article no. Product name Color

TH-TP-1-WH Trim plate for Thermostat White

The trim plate is for optional use with the thermostat. It covers wall holes of previously installed thermostats.


5.1.2.4 Configuring the TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat

1. Click on the thermostat symbol in the floor plan. The wizard starts.

Types of devices

2. Select the thermostat from the list.

Note

If the thermostat is already configured, select the "Configuration" button for reconfiguration.

Fig. 62: Thermostat settings

After the configuration is complete, the thermostat will appear in the list view.

When you add a second thermostat you will be asked if it is a master or a slave.

Fig. 63: Thermostat master/ slave configuration

For more information on master and slave configuration, please refer to Chapter 5.1.2.5

“Master-slave configuration“ on page 77.


Types of devices

Adapt the following settings, if required.

Thermostat settings Description

Temperature correction

With this parameter, the displayed temperature can be corrected, e.g. if it is measured incorrectly due to air draft

Presence Detector Timed

On Duration [s]

For future purposes

Options

±5 °F in increments of 1

Do not change

Heating system, first stage (W1)

Heating system, second stage (W2)

Cooling system, first stage (Y1)

Cooling system, second stage (Y2)

Defines the type of device that is controlled by W1 wire

Defines the type of device that is controlled by W2 wire

Defines the type of device that is controlled by Y1 wire

Defines the type of device that is controlled by Y2 wire

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

None

Natural gas

Heat pump

Propane

Oil

Electric

Hydro underfloor

Hydro radiator

None

Natural gas

Heat pump

Propane

Oil

Electric

Emergency heating

None

Air conditioning

Heat pump

None

Air conditioning

Heat pump

Heat pump reset

(do not use)

Heat pump Reversing valve is engaged … (O/B)

Defines the polarity of the reversing valve.

The valve switches between heating/cooling mode of the heat pump.

Note: For heat pumps only

■

■

On cool

On heat

Type of accessory (ACC)

Defines the type of device that is controlled by AUX/ACC wire

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

None

Humidifier

(evaporative)

Humidifier (steam)

Dehumidifier (active closed)

Dehumidifier (active open)

Manual (active open)

Manual (active closed)

Compressor delay between cycles [s]

Fan timer after heating [s]

Fan timer after cooling [s]

Defines the minimum time the system must wait before the air-conditioner or the heat pump can run again.

Note: For air conditioner or heat pumps only

Defines the fan-running time after the heating has switched off. During this time, the remaining heat in the system is extracted.

Note: Not for water-based systems

Defines the fan-running time after the air



0 to 240 sec.


Types of devices

Thermostat settings

Minimum ON-time for gas furnace [s]

Fan delay ON heating [s]

Fan delay ON cooling [s]

Go directly to 2nd stage after … if difference > 5 °F

Displayed values

Show temperature when switched off

Eco temperature reduction

[°F]

Description conditioning has switched off. This allows the system to distribute the remaining precooled air that is already in the ducts.


Defines the minimum time the gas furnace stays on. Some gas furnaces should not be switched on/off rapidly to prevent damage or premature wear of parts.

Note: Only for gas furnaces

Delays the time for the fan after heating starts. Prevents cold air coming out of the vent while the heater is still warming up.


Delays the time for the fan after cooling starts. Prevents warm air coming out of the vent while the air conditioning is still cooling.


Defines that the thermostat switches to second stage of the heating/cooling system if the first stage is unable to bring the temperature within 5 °F of the setpoint in a certain time

Options in increments of 10




30 to 360 in increments of 10

Defines which temperature values in which size are displayed after the user’s hand has approached the device

■

■

■

■

■

■

Current temperature big and setpoint small

Setpoint temperature only (big)

Current temperature only (big)

Setpoint temperature big and current temperature small

Setpoint big and outside temperature small

Inside temperature big and outside temperature small

If "No" is selected, the switched off device shows "OFF" on the display.

If "Yes" is selected, the current temperature will also be displayed

If the thermostat is switched from "Heating" to "Eco", the setpoint will be decreased by this value.

If the thermostat is switched from "Cooling" to "Eco", the setpoint will be increased by this value.

The setpoint changes automatically and will not be displayed

■

■

No

Yes

0 to 9 °F in increments of 1

Shortcut for the … (multiple settings)

For future purposes Do not change

Fan run time when manually switched on

Limits the time the fan is switched on when the user touches the fan symbol

■

■

■

■

■

Unlimited

10 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes


Types of devices


Switch Display Off at Night

Description

If "No" is selected, the display brightness dims automatically if the room light is dimmed or turned off.

If "Yes" is selected, the display switches off when the room light falls below a certain level

Defines the display brightness

Options

■

■

No (default)

Yes

Display Brightness

Protection: Force cooling if temperature exceeds [°F]

Protection: Force heating if temperature falls below [°F]

If the temperature rises above this value, the cooling will switch on to protect the home

If the temperature drops below this value, the heating will switch on to protect the home

For future purposes Compressor lockout [°F]

Heat pump aux heat lockout [°F]

Max. compressor cycles per hour, 1st stage

Max. compressor cycles per hour, 2nd stage

Max. heating cycles per hour, 1st stage

Max. heating cycles per hour, 2nd stage

Humidity setpoint [%]

Fan control




Do not change

For future purposes

Limits the number of starts of the compressor for the first stage cooling.

Stage 1 is controlled by Y1. The compressor is part of the air-conditioner or the heat pump.

Note: Limiting the compressor cycles saves energy and reduces wear

Limits the number of starts of the compressor for the second stage cooling.



Limits the number of starts of the compressor for the first stage heating.



Limits the number of starts of the compressor for the second stage heating.



Defines the desired humidity when running a humidifier or dehumidifier

Select "Thermostat-controlled" when the

HVAC equipment does not control the fan or if this is unsure. It is the safest option.

Select "Equipment-controlled" when the system equipment has control over the fan.

This option is more common.

Note: If the system equipment has no control over the fan, HVAC may overheat or freeze as it relies on being warmed or cooled by the fan

Do not change

■

■






Thermostat-controlled

Equipment-controlled


Types of devices


Heat pump remains in a stage for a minimum of …

[min]

High cool latch temperature

[°F]

Cooling starts at … above setpoint [°F]

Heating starts at… below setpoint [°F]

Switching delay between heating and cooling

User Mode

Description

Defines how long the thermostat will stay in a stage heating or cooling sources before switching to the other stage

Options

10 to 25 min. in increments of 5

For future purposes

The thermostat starts cooling if the current temperature exceeds the setpoint value.

Note: Not relevant in Eco mode

The thermostat starts heating if the current temperature falls below the setpoint value.

Note: Not relevant in Eco mode

If "None" is selected, the system stays in the original mode setting until the mode is disabled.

If "Low" is selected, the system changes immediately between heating and cooling.

The changes can occur frequently.

If "Medium" is selected, the system changes between heating and cooling after a reasonable time (approx. 30 minutes to one hour).

If "High" is selected, the system waits several hours before switching between heating and cooling.

Note: If both heating and cooling are enabled, the thermostat can automatically switch between them,.e.g. if the house cools rapidly at night after a hot day

If "Normal User" is selected, all icons are available in the settings menu.

If "Power User" is selected, all icons are displayed on the main screen.

Do not change



■

■

■

■

■

■

None (default)

Low

Medium

(recommended)

High

Normal User (default)

Power User

Tab.19: Thermostat settings


Types of devices

5.1.2.5 Master-slave configuration

To operate more than one thermostat in the ABB-free@home ® system, one of the following combinations is possible:

■

■

Two or more thermostats for one set of HVAC equipment

Two or more sets of HVAC equipment, each with one thermostat

Two or more thermostats for one set of HVAC equipment

If only one set of HVAC equipment is installed and two or more thermostats should control it, configure one thermostat as master and the other one(s) as slave(s).

For the master thermostat choose

"Thermostat".

For the slave(s) choose "Slave

Thermostat".

Fig. 64: Master-slave setting

Note

The control wires must be connected to the master thermostat. The slave(s) only need 24 V AC connected to the Rc and C terminals.

Master and slave(s) will show the same information on their displays.

In the following example the thermostat in the hall is the master and the thermostat in the bedroom is the slave.


Types of devices

Fig. 65: Master-slave example

Two or more sets of HVAC equipment, each with one thermostat

If two or more sets of HVAC equipment are installed (e.g. one in the 1st floor and another one in the 2nd floor) configure both thermostats as "Thermostat" (master).

5.1.2.6 Supported equipment

The TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat works with the following equipment:

Equipment Types

Conventional heating systems

(Single and dual-stage)

Conventional air conditioning

Heat pumps – heating and cooling

Water-based systems

Humidity control

Combinations

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

Natural gas

Propane

Oil

Electric

Single-stage

Dual-stage

Air-based

Geothermal

Electric auxiliary

To run the heat pump with or without using a compressor activate "Emergency Heating" (auxiliary heating only)

Radiators

Underfloor heating

Humidifier

De-humidifier

Different power types: Stage 1 − natural gas, Stage 2

−electric

Water-based heating and air-based heating

Tab.20: Thermostat supported equipment


Types of devices

5.2 System devices

5.2.1 ABB-free@homeTouch 7"

The ABB-free@homeTouch 7" serves for the central control of up to 16 configurable free@home functions, e.g. to switch scenes or to control thermostats (as extension unit).

In addition, the ABB-free@homeTouch 7" serves as a video indoor station for the ABB-

Welcome ® door entry system.

Fig. 66: ABB-free@homeTouch 7"

The panel can be connected to the free@home and/or the ABB-Welcome ® bus system.

When the device is used as a pure indoor video station and connected exclusively to the door entry system, the audio/video signals are transmitted and the power for the device is supplied exclusively via the door entry system.

When the device is exclusively used as a free@home control panel, it can be powered by standard or mini system controller.

Note

Separate cabling is required from the ABB-Welcome ® bus and free@home bus.

Panel order items

Article no.

DP7-S-611

Product name

ABB-free@homeTouch 7"

DP7-S-625 ABB-free@homeTouch 7"

Table 21: ABB-free@homeTouch 7"

Colour white black

Display diagonal

17.8 cm (7")

17.8 cm (7")


Types of devices

5.2.1.1 Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome ® door entry system

The free@home bus line requires a commonly available 24 V DC power supply combined with a

DR/S4.1 Choke, MDRC (mandatory). free@home and ABB-Welcome ® are connected by wire using the free@home bus line (green) between the System Access Point and the free@homeTouch 7".

Fig. 67: Connecting ABB-free@home ® and ABB-Welcome ®

01 – ABB-free@homeTouch 7"


03 – ABB-Welcome ® system controller M2300

04 – DR/S4.1 Choke, MDRC

05 – Power supply CP-D 24/0.42

Wiring connection

Fig. 68: Wiring connection free@home and ABB-Welcome ®


Types of devices

5.2.1.2 Functions

Up to 16 free@home functions can be positioned on the free@home operating page. The thermostat function occupies two function positions. Programming is carried out via the user interface of the System Access Point.

Additionally, the panel acts as gateway which mutually compiles the telegrams of the free@home and ABB-Welcome ® bus systems.

This seamless integration, for example, makes it possible to switch an actuator in the free@home system during an incoming door call of the ABB-Welcome ® system, or to use a sensor in the free@home system to send an "Open door" command to the ABB-Welcome ® system.

Each of these functions appears as a separate entry in the working area of the DEVICES menu.

The functions can be positioned on the floor plan and then, like any other sensor or actuator, linked in the "Devices" area with other sensors and actuators of the system.

Door call

The "Door call" function offers four linking functions for each of the four possible ABB-Welcome ® apartment outdoor stations (The building outdoor station and gate station cannot be configured to the door call sensor). This allows specific actions to be configured separately for each entrance of the house. These are triggered as soon as the visitor rings the bell at one of the outdoor stations.

Door entry system call level sensor

The "Door entry system call level sensor" allows the incoming call either from the building outdoor station or gate station as the input sensor to trigger the dedicated actuator.

Door opener

The "Door opener" function offers five linking functions:

■

■

Four door openers of apartment outdoor stations.

One door opener of a building outdoor station (default door).

The address of the building outdoor station is set to "01".

One of the four door openers of the apartment outdoor stations can be specifically activated to open a single door with the sensor. Or a door opener can be defined to dynamically open the door from which a call is made. All doors can be opened with one sensor, depending from where the bell call comes.

For description of the display icons, see chapter 6 “Device glossery“ on page 96.


Types of devices

5.2.2 ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7"

The ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7" serves for the central control of up to 16 configurable free@home functions, e.g. to switch scenes or to control thermostats (as extension unit).

In addition, the panel serves as a video indoor station for the ABB-Welcome IP door entry system.

Fig. 69: ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7"

The panel can be connected to the free@home and/or to the ABB-Welcome IP door entry system.

If the device is used as a pure indoor video station and is exclusively connected to the door entry system, the power for the device is supplied via the door entry system.

Note

Separate cabling is required from the ABB-Welcome IP door entry system and free@home bus.

Panel order items

Article no.

H82364-W

H82364-B

Product name

IPTouch 7, LAN+WIFI, with induction loop

IPTouch 7, LAN+WIFI, with induction loop

H82365-W IPTouch 7, LAN+LAN, with induction loop

H82365-B IPTouch 7, LAN+LAN, with induction loop

Tab.22: ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7"

Colour white black white black

Display diagonal

17.8 cm (7")

17.8 cm (7")

17.8 cm (7")

17.8 cm (7")


Types of devices

5.2.2.1 Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome IP door entry system free@home and ABB-Welcome IP are connected and integrated within the same home network.

The ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7" can be connected to the System Access Point via an router by

LAN cable or WiFi. It can be powered via the terminal block, DC-Jack, or PoE.

Fig. 70: Connecting ABB-free@home ® and ABB-Welcome IP

01 – ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7"


03 – Home router

04 – DR/S4.1 Choke, MDRC

05 – Power supply CP-D 24/0.42

Wiring connection

Fig. 71: Wiring connection free@home and ABB-Welcome IP


Types of devices

Smart home settings

The ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7" must be connected to the same home network as the system access point.

1. On the "Engineering setting" screen, open "Smart home settings".

2. In the "Smart home mode" list, select "free@home".

3. Click the button "System Access Point".

Fig. 72: Smart home settings

4. Select the System Access Point. Click "OK".

Fig. 73: System Access Point list with status

5. Enter the user name and password for authentication. Click "OK".

– The connection status changes from

"Disconnected" to "Connected".

Fig. 74: Authentication


Types of devices

The ABB-Welcome IP panel is set on the System Access Point.

For more information please refer to the System Access Point and the ABB-Welcome IPTouch

7" product manuals.

5.2.2.2 Functions

Up to 16 free@home functions can be positioned on the free@home operating page. The thermostat function occupies two function positions. Programming is carried out via the user interface of the System Access Point.

The integration of the ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7", for example, makes it possible to switch an actuator in the free@home system during an incoming door call of the ABB-Welcome IP system, or to use a sensor in the free@home system to send an "Open door" command to the

ABB-Welcome IP system.

Each of these functions appears as a separate entry in the working area of the DEVICES menu.

The functions can be positioned on the floor plan and then, like any other sensor or actuator, linked in the "Devices" area with other sensors and actuators of the system.

Door call

The "Door call" function offers four linking functions for each of the four possible ABB-Welcome

IP apartment outdoor stations (The building outdoor station and gate station cannot be configured to the door call sensor). This allows specific actions to be configured separately for each entrance of the house. These are triggered as soon as the visitor rings the bell at one of the outdoor stations.

Door entry system call level sensor

The "Door entry system call level sensor" allows the incoming call either from the building outdoor station or gate station as the input senor to trigger the dedicated actuator.

Door opener

The "Door opener" function offers five linking functions:

■

■

Four door openers of apartment outdoor stations.

One door opener of a building outdoor station (default door).

The address of the building outdoor station is set to "01".

One of the four door openers of the apartment outdoor stations can be specifically activated to open a single door with the sensor. Or a door opener can be defined to dynamically open the door from which a call is made. All doors can be opened with one sensor, depending from where the bell call comes.

For description of the display icons, see chapter 6 “Device glossery“ on page 96.


Types of devices

5.2.3 System Access Point

The System Access Point establishes the connection between the free@home operating devices and a smartphone, tablet, or PC.

It is used to identify and program the operating devices during commissioning. It also executes time and astro programs and serves as the medium to switch functions via the free@home app.

5.2.3.1 Identification

When energized, a device that has not been programmed is in programming mode for

30 minutes and can be connected to the system. Programmed devices share information about their type and supported functions with the System Access Point.

During initial commissioning all devices are given a universal name (LS-1.1-LA Light Switch, etc.). The installer must change this name within the commissioning process to a name practical and specific for the system (e.g. switch "Living room ceiling light").

Fig. 75: Identification of wireless devices


Types of devices

5.2.3.2 Network functions

Access point mode (AP mode)

The access point mode is intended for commissioning of the system. The System Access Point establishes its own WLAN and acts as DHCP server (devices which connect themselves as clients with the WLAN receive an IP address automatically).

Advantage : The system can be made operational and operated without an Internet router.

Note

In access point mode the System Access Point cannot be simultaneously connected to an Internet router. For continuous operation the System Access

Point should therefore be configured as LAN or WLAN client. This allows the users to both surf on the Internet with their devices and operate the free@home system without having to change between different WLAN networks.

To activate or deactivate the access point mode:

1. Press the access point button.

During initial commissioning the access point mode is automatically activated.

The network name (SSID), the WLAN password and the IP address of the System Access Point are located on the rear of the device.

LAN/WLAN client mode

If an Internet router is already available, it is recommended to connect the System Access Point with this network via LAN or WLAN as a client.

The following three options are available to activate the client mode:

A: Connect the System Access Point via LAN with the router before commissioning.

– When the cable is plugged in, it is recognized automatically and the access point mode is deactivated.

– The System Access Point receives an IP address from the router automatically.

– During the attempt to connect, the orange status LED on the System Access Point flashes.

– After the connection has been successfully established the white status LED on the

System Access Point lights up permanently.

B: Connect the System Access Point via LAN with the router after commissioning.

– For this connection the access point mode must be deactivated manually. This can be carried out with a press of the button on the device itself or in the network settings of the user interface.





C: Connect the System Access Point via WLAN with the router after commissioning.

– This connection must be carried out via the network settings of the user interface.

There, select the name of the network with which you want to connect the System

Access Point and enter the network key.


Types of devices

Note

The list of recommended network names (SSIDs) is created during the boot-up process of the System Access Point. The WLAN networks that cannot be reached at this point will not be shown in the list of recommendations.





The access point mode can be activated again at any time. When the access point mode is deactivated, the LAN client or the WLAN client mode, if it has been configured, is activated.


Types of devices

5.2.3.3 Mounting the System Access Point

The transmitter and receiver communicate via RF signals. The transmission range depends on the structural conditions. Walls, ceilings, and electrical equipment can affect wireless communication, especially steel reinforcements or other large metal objects. Electrical devices that send high-frequency signals (such as computers, wireless routers, audio systems, and video systems) should be at least 3-feet from this device.

■

■

If the System Access Point is installed within a closed metallic housing (i.e. breaker box), the external antenna should be connected for WL operation and fed outside the box.

Stationary surface-mounting in interior, dry rooms only. Observe all state and local regulations for installation.

Mounting options

Wall mounting with mounting plate

Table mounting

Control cabinet mounting with

DIN rail adapter

Tab.23: Mounting options


5.2.3.4 Connecting the System Access Point

Types of devices

1 2 3 4 5

Fig. 76: Connections SAP/S.3

[1] Connection 24 V DC plug-in power supply unit

[2] USB-Port

[3] USB-Port

[4] CAT cable connection (RJ45)

[5] Connection external antenna

Patched CAT cables can be connected directly via the RJ45 socket. Use only shielded CAT cables.

The USB-Port can be used to export backups or upload updates manually.

An easily accessible disconnect device must be provided for installations with a fixed connection outside the equipment.

[1] Connection free@home-bus cable

[2] Alternative power supply connection

1

2

Fig. 77: Backside of device


Types of devices

Fig. 78: Connection options power supply

Use the enclosed power supply unit to supply the device with power.

Bus

24 V DC

RJ45

Fig. 79: Electrical connection with plug-in power supply unit

Alternative connection (fixed connection):

Connection to an REG power supply, e.g. MDRC power pack CP-D 24/2.5, instead of the enclosed plug-in power supply. Connection point, see Fig. 77.

Bus 24 V DC

RJ45

Fig. 80: Alternative connection (fixed connection)

All other devices connected to the free@home bus must be powered by a separate NEC class 2

(LPS) power supply.


Types of devices

5.2.3.5 Control and display elements

1

2

3

Fig. 81: Control and display elements

[1] Access point button

Switches the access point mode (WLAN) on or off.

[2] Reset button

Resets the device to the factory settings.

[3] Status LED

Functions, see table.

Status LED

Green − briefly

Orange − flashing

White

Functions

Power is on

Device is booting

The device is ready for operation

Blue

Red − 2 x flashing

Access point mode (WLAN) is activated

Failed to join the network

White/red − flashing No connection to MyBuildings

Off No power

5.2.3.6 Factory reset without access to the web interface

Note

A factory reset without access to the web interface of the System Access Point will permanently delete all user data, floor plans and time programs.

To perform a factory reset:

1. Press down and hold the reset button for 40 seconds or longer by using a pin.

2. The boot-up process starts. This can take up to a minute.

The System Access Point is then back to its factory settings.


5.2.3.7 General settings in the System Access Point

Types of devices

Fig. 82: System settings

System information

The software version information includes: version, revision, and date.

The system information includes: number of connected devices, the bus connection status, and system operating time.

User administration

In the "User" menu additional users can be created or deleted. Also access rights can be changed. For more information, see chapter 4.4 “User rights“ on page 23.

Localization

Setting of the system language, the location, the system name, the date and time. For more information, see chapter 4.3 “Basic settings“ on page 22.

Project backups

The project backup stores all the settings made. The backup is first carried out on the internal memory of the System Access Point. It can also be downloaded or exported to an inserted USB

Stick.

A project backup is created automatically at regular intervals, but can also be created manually.

Project backups that have been created by the user access type "Installation", can be restored by other users, but cannot be deleted by them.


Types of devices

Update

In the "Update" menu can be specified whether the System Access Point automatically downloads firmware updates. Otherwise updates can be searched on the website and downloaded manually (*.IMG file).

The update file can also be uploaded to the System Access Point via a USB stick.

Note

The current firmware versions of the free@home devices are displayed for the respective device via the device configuration in the maintenance tab.

The update file contains both the updates of the System Access Point as well as the updates for all system devices.

The update consists of four steps:

1. Upload the firmware to the System Access Point.

– Takes place automatically after selection of the update file.

2. Processing the firmware.

– Takes place automatically after the successful update. The process can take a few minutes.

3. Installation of the firmware.

– Takes place after confirming the update dialogue. The update takes a few minutes.

– After the update has been carried out successfully, the System Access Point restarts.

This could lead to the website in the Internet browser continuing to indicate an ongoing update process, even though it has already been completed. An update of the website

(F5 key) rectifies the problem.

4. Firmware update of all free@home devices connected to the bus.

– After confirming the update dialogue, all free@home devices connected to the bus are updated automatically. The update is always carried out simultaneously on two devices and can be recognized by the mutual flashing of the LEDs. The process takes approximately two minutes for each device. The system can be operated as usual during the update.

Bookmarks

Links to external hyperlink pages (HTML) can be created. These bookmarks will be displayed in the operating view of the app below the “Central Functions” category.

Locations

In the "Locations" menu, geolocations, such as place of work or home, can be created. These locations can be used as precondition or event for actions that are triggered when the location is entered or exited. For more information, see chapter 7.3 “Geofencing“ on page 112.


Types of devices

Service

■ Updating devices: Loads the current firmware to the free@home devices. This process is only necessary when the update of the devices was rejected during the update dialogue.

■

Restore default settings: Provides four individual resetting options: project planning, remote control, user data and settings, and free@home wireless network. When all are selected, the System Access Point returns to factory settings. Only the project backups will be retained. It is recommend to save a copy of the encryption key and project backup before doing a factory reset.

■

Restart: Restarts the System Access Point. No settings are reset.

Network settings

Possible network settings for the System Access Point :

■

LAN client: Used when the System Access Point is connected to the Internet router via network cable.

Note

This mode is activated automatically when the access point mode is deactivated

(LED is not blue).

■

WLAN client: Used when the System Access Point is connected to the Internet router via

WLAN (LED is blue).

For more information, see chapter 5.2.3.2 “Network functions“ on page 87. free@home radio

Coupling of wireless devices with the System Access Point. Integrated devices are listed in the

"Device configuration" of the user interface. For more information, see chapter 4.5 “Coupling of wireless devices with the System Access Point“ on page 24.

MyBuildings

Connection to the MyBuildings portal for remote access with a smartphone or tablet to the system. Registration of email accounts and mobile phone numbers.

For more information, see chapter 4.13 “MyBuildings“ on page 43.

Hue Bridges

Managing Hue Bridges and connecting them with the System Access Point.

For more information, see chapter 7.1.2 “Philips Hue setup“ on page 99.

Sonos

In this menu the Sonos multiroom audio system can be integrated into free@home.

For more information, see chapter 7.2.1 “Setting up Sonos speaker“ on page 106.


6 Device glossery

free@home table

Icon Information

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Device glossery

Light switch

Sensor

LS-1.1 Light Switch

In-wall device that controls light actuators

Dimmer switch

Sensor

DS-3.1 Dimmer Switch, 2-wire

In-wall device that controls light dimming actuators

Ceiling fan controller

Sensor

FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller

In-wall device that controls ceiling fan actuators in four speeds

Keypad

Sensor

KP-4.1 Keypad

In-wall device that commands free@home devices based on the configured settings, e.g. scenes for lighting, temperature, and music

Thermostat

Sensor

TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat

Controls free@home cooling/heating actuators

Light switch actuator

Actuator

Switch actuator, sensor/switch actuator

Switches connected loads

Light dimming actuator

Actuator

Dimming actuator, sensor/dimming actuator

Dims connected loads

Socket Outlet

Actuator

Switch actuator

Switches connected loads


ABB-Welcome ® table


Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Device glossery

Door Entry System Call level

Actuator

Control panel 7"

Triggers a hallway call

A free@home sensor is used as floor call button

Door opener

Actuator

Control panel 7"

Actuates the door opener of the ABB-Welcome ® system

A free@home sensor is used to actuate the door opener

Hallway light

Actuator

Control panel 7"

Switches the hallway switch contact of the ABB-

Welcome ® system controller

Mute actuator

Actuator

Control panel 7"

Mutes door call ringtone

A free@home actuator is to switch at an incoming door call

Bell Indicator Sensor / Door call

Sensor

Control panel 7"

Signals an incoming door call

A free@home actuator is to switch at an incoming door call

Display Switch Sensor

Sensor

Control panel 7"

Controls free@home functions

Door Entry System Call level

Sensor

Control panel 7"

Signals an incoming hallway call

A free@home actuator is to switch at an incoming hallway call

Panel

Sensor

Control panel 7"

The location for installation and name of the panel can be changed



Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Name:

Type:

Made available by:

Function:

Application:

Table 24: Overview of device functions

Device glossery

Mute sensor

Sensor

Control panel 7"

Mutes door call ringtone

Door open sensor

Sensor

Control panel 7"

Signals an open door

Fan with cooling actuator

Actuator

Fan Coil actuator

Control of the cooling circuit of a blower convector

Activation of a thermal or motor-driven (3-point) valve actuator for 2-pipe systems in "cooling" operating mode

Fan with actuator for heating or cooling

Actuator

Fan Coil actuator

Activation of a valve actuator for actively heating or cooling a room

Activation of a thermal or motor-driven (3-point) valve actuator for 2-pipe systems in "heating or cooling" operating mode (dependent on the changeover object)

Fan with actuator for heating and cooling

Actuator

Fan Coil actuator

Activation of two valve actuators for actively heating and cooling a room

Activation of two thermal valve actuators for 4-pipe systems in "heating and cooling" operating mode


7 Functional system extensions

Functional system extensions

7.1 Phillips Hue

7.1.1 Philips Hue integration

The integration of the Philips Hue system into free@home is carried out with the aid of the

Philips Hue API. This means that the commands of the free@home system are "compiled" within the free@home System Access Point, and transmitted from there via the IP protocol to the Philips Hue Bridge. The Philips Hue Bridge then controls the lamps via the Zigbee protocol.

Prerequisite for the integration of the Philips Hue system into free@home is:

■ a router [1]

■ an operable Philips Hue system [2]

■ an operable free@home system [3]

Fig. 83: Philips Hue Integration

7.1.2 Philips Hue setup

Preparatory work: Commissioning of the free@home system and commissioning of the Philips

Hue system. Both systems must be located in the same network.

1. Open the free@home user interface and log in as "Installation".

A pop-up window appears "NEW HUE BRIDGE DETECTED".



Fig. 84: Hue Bridge pop-up window

2. Click/tap on "Managing Hue Bridges" in the pop-up window.

The management of "Hue Bridges" appears in the "Settings". Here several Philips HUE bridges of a free@home system can be managed.

Fig. 85: Philips Hue settings



If several Philips Hue Bridges are to be available in the network, the Bridge required can be identified by means of your MAC address. This can be read on the Hue Bridge or in the Hue app

("Settings -> My Bridge").

If there is a HUE Bridge available in the network which is not to be managed via free@home, it can be set on "Ignore".

This prevents the pop-up window "NEW

HUE BRIDGE DETECTED" for the located HUE Bridge to be displayed during each additional a login.

Fig. 86: Philips Hue identification

3. Select the desired Bridge and click/tap on "Connect".

4. To confirm the connection, press the push-button on the Hue bridge.

This completes the Philips Hue setup.

Fig. 87: Confirmation of the Philips Hue Bridge



7.1.3 Allocating links

For all additional steps the Philips Hue lamps behave as already known from the free@home actuators:

The Philips Hue lamps appear in the working area of the DEVICES menu under their own icon.

Fig. 88: Philips Hue icon

1. Position the lamp icon on the floor plan.

A selection window appears with all

Philips Hue lamps connected to the bridge.

The names of the lamps that were previously assigned during the setup are displayed.

Fig. 89: Philips Hue selection window

Philips Hue actuator

Fig. 90: Philips Hue connection

Top rocker

2. Select a Phillips Hue lamp in the selection window.

The lamp appears on the floor plan.

3. Connect the lamp with a sensor, or integrate it into a scene.

The Philips Hue lamp behaves like a dimmer:

A brief press of the button switches the lamp on or off. A long press of the button dims the lamp brighter or darker.



7.1.4 Parameters

The Philips Hue lamps basically have the same parameters as a dimmer, with the exception of switch-on modes.

7.1.5 Colour settings

If the Philips Hue lamp is connected with only one free@home sensor, no specific setting of a colour is then possible. The lamp can be switched on/off and dimmed, or switched on with the previously set colour.

The specific colour of the lamp can be set via the free@home user interface

(both via the configuration interface, as well as the control interface), the app, or via the panel.

Fig. 91: Philips Hue colour settings

If a specific colour is to be set via a sensor:

1. Link the Philips Hue lamp with a scene.

2. Set the desired colour in this scene.

3. Link the scene with the sensor.



7.1.6 Time control

Similar to all actuators, the Philips Hue lamp can also be controlled via the timer. Aside from the brightness, also a colour value can be selected here. By creating several switching times, for example, a sunrise or sunset can be simulated.

In the "Timing" area the "Time-controlled colour preselection" parameter can be selected for the Philips Hue lamp.

If the parameter is set, the colour with which the lamp is switched on at the next switch-on command is pre-selected at the set time. This, for example, allows you to specify that the bedroom lamp switches on in the morning with cold white and in the evening with a dimmed warm white.

Fig. 92: Philips Hue time profiles

7.1.7 Philips Hue parameter settings

[1] Switch-on mode

■ "White": The lamp switches on with 100% brightness white.

■ "White with the previous brightness": The lamp switches on with the previous brightness.

■ "Previous colour": The lamp switches on with the previous brightness and the previously set colour.

Example: The colour is set via the Philips Hue app and then switched off. At the next activation via free@home, the lamp switches on again with the previous colour.

Fig. 93: Actuator settings of Philips Hue lamp


7.2


Sonos loudspeaker

The integration of the Sonos multiroom audio system into free@home allows the customer the control via the installed free@home switches and panels, as well as the integration in time programs and scenes.

Advantages

■

Control of the Sonos devices via firmly installed switches and panels. This makes the use of the smartphone unnecessary. Integration of loudspeakers into scenes. This, for example, permits a "Good morning" scene to be created which plays the favourite radio station.

■ Creation of Sonos groups via the panel or via scenes possible.

■

Available for all free@home customers. A connection to MyBuildings is not required.

■

Easy to set up: When a Sonos system has been detected in the IP network, it will be automatically integrated into free@home (similar to Philips Hue).

Fig. 94: Control of Sonos loudspeakers with free@home



7.2.1 Setting up Sonos speaker

Prerequisites: The Sonos speaker must be set up with the aid of the Sonos app and be located in the same IP network as the free@home System Access Point.

Note

For some functions it is necessary to define "Sonos favourites" in the Sonos app before they can be used in free@home.

Limitations: free@home can be coupled only with a Sonos system.

1. For connection to a Sonos system, see Fig. 95.

Fig. 95: Establishing a connection to a Sonos system

As soon as a Sonos system is detected in the network, the entry "Sonos" appears in the

"Settings" menu. The connection is established automatically. free@home can only be connected with a Sonos system. If several Sonos systems are located in a network, all are displayed under the "Sonos" entry and the user can select the desired system.



2. For allocating the Sonos speakers (Media Player) to rooms in the DEVICES menu, see Fig.

96.

The names of the loudspeakers are taken over the way the user has configured them in the

Sonos system and cannot be overwritten.

Fig. 96: Allocating Sonos speakers to rooms

3. Linking loudspeakers.

The Sonos speakers can now be linked with a keypad, or a touch sensor in the free@home

Touch 7" panel, or a scene. In addition, also buttons for the loudspeakers can be configured in the panel configuration.



7.2.2 Operation

7.2.2.1 Operation via app

The icon of a Sonos speaker in the app changes dependent on its status.

The replay of a music title via the loudspeaker can be started or stopped by a brief tap. To start a title, first the music source must be selected.

No replay Replay Replay in a group

Table 25: Operation via app

7.2.2.2 Operation via control element and panel

The following buttons are used in the free@home app and on the panel. Each button represents a Sonos speaker.

Replay/pause menu

[1] Name of the Sonos speaker

[2] Switchover between

■ Replay/pause menu (selected)

■ Favourites menu

■ Sonos speaker group menu

[3] Volume of loudspeaker

[4] Replay/pause, skip

[5] Current title

Fig. 97: Replay/pause menu

Favourites menu

[1] Menu selection of favourites menu

[2] List of the Sonos favourites

The Sonos favourites list must be created in the

Sonos app.

Fig. 98: Favourites menu



Group menu

[1] Menu selection of group menu

[2] Selection of available Sonos speakers

All selected loudspeakers are combined into a group and synchronously play the selected music.

The loudspeaker to which the button has been allocated is not displayed in the list and cannot be deselected.

Fig. 99: Group menu

7.2.2.3 Operation via free@home sensor

A free@home sensor with 4gang keypad can be linked with a Sonos speaker. The available functions are then fixed:

[1] Previous title

[2] Play/stop

[3] Next title

[4] Increase volume

[5]

[6] Reduce volume

[7] Next favourite (brief press)

Previous favourite (long press)

[8]

Fig. 100: Sensor with 4gang keypad "Media Player",

See “Key package order items“ on page 49

The keys/symbols can be exchanged and configured as desired. The printed symbols are available in a package of eight buttons. The functions that can be programmed on the keys, however, are limited. In the software you can choose available functions from a drop down list.

A free@home sensor can also be linked with several Sonos speakers. This allows the loudspeakers to be started or stopped together. However, no group is formed, which means that the music will not be played synchronously.



7.2.2.4 Integration into scenes

The Sonos speakers can be linked with scenes. The status that is currently set is stored when a scene is created. This, for example, allows a "Good morning" scene to be created into which the loudspeakers are grouped in the kitchen and the living room and simultaneously play the

"Coffee house music" replay list.

Note

If the Sonos speakers are to synchronously play the same music in a scene from the one source, the selection of the devices to be grouped must be made in the group menu.

Fig. 101: Linking a Sonos speaker with a scene



The Sonos speakers can also be integrated into an "All off" scene. For this, all loudspeakers must be linked with a scene and the replay stopped on all devices. The replay is then stopped when the scene is triggered.

Fig. 102: Integrating Sonos speakers into an "All off" scene


7.3 Geofencing


With the geofencing function the free@home system can trigger an action in the house automatically when a location is entered or exited. For example, a scene can be activated when all residents have left the house. Or the heating can be switched on in the living room when leaving the workplace.

Fig. 103: Geofencing

Prerequisites

■

A set up free@home system

■ A subscribed remote control at MyBuildings

■

Internet connection

■

A smartphone with Internet connection and installed free@home-App with a set up remote control*

■

Activated locating services on the smartphone and access authorization of the free@home-

App to these services.

7.3.1 Process

The operating systems of the smartphones (iOS/Android) have a predefined location function.

This determines the current location of the device via GPS/WLAN.

When the free@home user creates one or several Geolocations, these coordinates are exchanged by the free@home-App with the operating system. When entering or exiting one of these defined locations, the operating system informs the free@home-App about this event.

The free@home-App signals the event to the System Access Point in the house of the user via the MyBuildings service.

All coordinates or events are transmitted encoded, to ensure that they are available only for the terminal devices of the user.

No movement data of the user are sent or recorded the free@home-App. Only predefined events, such as "Arrived at/left the workplace", are used for the desired actions.



Note

At the first use of the free@home-App the user is asked whether he permits the access to the current location. The access must be permitted for the Geofencing function to be able to be used.

The option "Always" must be selected in the operating system of the smartphone under "Settings" > "Data protection" > "Location services".

The access can also be permitted later.

7.3.2 Setup

Creation of Geolocations

You can create any Geolocations in the "Settings" menu. A Geolocation is composed of the coordinates of the Geoposition and the surroundings.

A Geoposition is defined via a right mouse click on the map, or via the search for an address

(icon "Magnifying glass). The coordinates (latitude/longitude) can also be entered directly.

The Geofencing boundary, which is to be drawn around the position entered, is specified with the "Radius" parameter (at least 200 m).

Fig. 104: Creation of Geolocations



Definition of actions with Geolocations

The created Geolocations can then be used in the "Actions" menu as a precondition or event. A precondition or event determines when or how an action is to be carried out.

If several smartphones are registered at MyBuildings, also several smartphones can function as detector simultaneously. For example, you can create an action which switches off the heating when all users have left the Geolocation.

Fig. 105: Creation of actions


8 Overview of product range

System Access Point

Icon Device

─

SAP-S-3-US

Overview of product range

Wiring diagram

Bus

24 V DC

RJ45

Alternativ power input:

Bus 24 V DC

RJ45

External antenna

Icon Wiring diagram

─

SAP-S-3-US

─


Display

Icon Device

Icon Device

DP7-S-xxx

ABB-free@homeTouch 7"


H8236.-.

ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7"


Wiring diagram

Wiring diagram

│116

Light switch

Icon 1-gang

Dimmer switch

Icon 2-wire

LS-1.1-xx

3-wire


Wiring diagram

GROUND

MIS E Á LA TE RRE

TIE RRA

HOT/LIVE

S OUS TE NS ION

V IVO

NE UTR A L

NE UTRE

NE UTRO

GRE E N

V E RT

V E RDE

L S-1.1

fre e@ hom e

B L A CK

NOIR

NE GRO

WHITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

RE D

ROUGE

ROJO

W HITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

Loa d

Charge

Ca rga

Wiring diagram

DS-3.1-xx DS-6.1-xx

GROUND

MIS E Á LA TE RRE

TIE RRA

HOT/LIV E

S OUS TE NS ION

V IV O

NE UTR A L

NE UTRE

NE UTRO

GRE E N

V E RT

V E RDE

DS -6.1

fre e@ ho me

B LA CK

NOIR

NE GRO

WHITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

RE D

ROUGE

ROJO

W HITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

Lo ad

Charge

Carg a


Keypad

Icon 4-gang

Ceiling fan controller

Icon

KP-4.1-xx


Wiring diagram

GROUND

MIS E Á LA TE RRE

TIE RRA

HOT/ LIV E

S OUS TE NS ION

V IV O

NEUTR A L

NE UTRE

NE UTRO

GRE E N

V E RT

V E RDE

K P -4 .1

free@ h ome

B LA CK

NOIR

NE GRO

WHITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

Wiring diagram

GROUND

MIS E Á LA TE RRE

TIE RRA

HOT/LIV E

S OUS TE NS ION

V IV O

NE UTR A L

NE UTRE

NE UTRO

FC-3 .1

free@ ho me

GRE E N

V E RT

V E RDE

B LA CK

NOIR

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WHITE

B LA NC

B LA NCO

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ROUGE

ROJO

W HIT E

B LA NC

B LA NCO

Lo ad

Charge

Carg a

FC-3.1-xx


Thermostat

Icon


Wiring diagram

Trim plate

Icon

TH-1.1

See "Thermostat Wiring Guide"

Doc.No. ABBPRN1050038

Wiring diagram

─

TH-TP-1-WH

─


Faceplate

1-gang 2-gang


FP-11-xx

Keys for keypad

Standard key package Music key package

FP-12-xx

Scene key package

SKY-1-xx SKY-2-xx SKY-3-xx


8.1 Device plan master



9 Notes

Notes


10 Index

A

ABB-free@homeTouch 7 .................................. 79

ABB-Welcome IPTouch 7 .................................. 82

Actions ...................................................... 39

Allocating devices to rooms .............................. 28

Allocating links .......................................... 102

Always-On functions ...................................... 70

B

Basic settings ......................................... 22, 93

Button function ............................................ 50

C

Colour settings ........................................... 103

Commissioning ............................................. 17

Configuring

DS-3.1-xx and DS-6.1 Dimmer Switch, 3-wire................ 65

FC-3.1 Ceiling Fan Controller ......................................... 62

KP-4.1 Keypad ......................................................... 50, 55

LS-1.1 Light Switch ......................................................... 59

TH-1.1 ABB Thermostat ................................................. 72

Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome IP .... 42, 83

Connecting free@home and ABB-Welcome ®

Connection

........... 80 to the System Access Point ............................................ 17 via patch cable ................................................................ 15 via WLAN ........................................................................ 14 with PC via patch cable and router ................................. 17 with PC via WLAN .......................................................... 21 with PC without router..................................................... 19 with smartphone or tablet ............................................... 20

Control and display elements ............................ 92

Creating a plan for devices .............................. 16

Creating the house structure ............................ 26

D

Device function ............................................ 50

Device glossery ............................................ 96

Device plan master ...................................... 121

Device versions ............................................. 6

E

Examples of possible actions ............................ 40

F

Factory reset without access to web interface ...................................... 92 free@home app ............................................. 5

Functional system extensions ............................ 99

G

Geofencing ........................................... 94, 112

Process ......................................................................... 112

Setup ............................................................................ 113

H

Home network .............................................. 5


Index

I

Identification ......................................... 29, 86

Installation .................................................. 5

Installation of actuators ................................... 8

Interference of radio signal .............................. 11

In-wall devices .......................................... 8, 46

L

LED display ................................................. 54

Limits of performance ..................................... 6

Linking sensors and actuators ........................... 34

List view .................................................... 38

M

Main menu

Structure..........................................................................25

Master-slave configuration .......................... 72, 77

Mesh network ............................................... 9

MyBuildings ............................................ 43, 95

N

Network functions .................................... 87, 95

Notes ...................................................... 122

O

On-wall devices

Thermostat ......................................................................69

Operating devices ......................................... 46

Factory settings ...............................................................24

Operation ................................................. 108

Overview of product range ............................. 115

P

Panels ....................................................... 42

Parameter settings

Philips Hue ....................................................................104

Parameters ............................................... 103

Parts of an action ......................................... 39

Performance features ..................................... 6

Philips Hue

Integration .......................................................................99

Setup .........................................................................95, 99

Phillips Hue ................................................ 99

Planning and installation .................................. 7

Planning of the System Access Point ................... 14

Power supply ................................................ 7

Prerequisites ............................................... 17

S

Setting options per channel .............................. 32

Sonos speaker ............................................ 105

Integration into scenes ..................................................110

Operation via app ..........................................................108

Operation via panel .......................................................108

Operation via sensor button ..........................................109

Setup .......................................................................95, 106

Specifying a name ......................................... 31

│123

Index

Supported equipment ..................................... 78

Switching options .......................................... 35

System Access Point.................................... 7, 86

Connecting ..................................................................... 90

Coupling with wireless devices ................................. 24, 95

General settings ............................................................. 93

Mounting ......................................................................... 89

System devices............................................. 79

System features ............................................ 8

System requirements ...................................... 5

T

Thermostat

Order items ..................................................................... 71

Time control ......................................... 36, 104

Time diagram .............................................. 41

Time profiles ............................................... 36

Timeline .................................................... 38

Transmission range ........................................ 10

Types of devices ........................................... 46

U

W

User interface .............................................. 5

User rights ............................................. 23, 93

Wiring connection ......................................... 70

Working area

Structure..........................................................................26

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Safari is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

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ABB free@home US Instructions

ABB-free@home ®

1 System requirements

2 Performance features

3 Planning and installation

4 Commissioning

5 Types of devices

6 Device glossery

7 Functional system extensions

8 Overview of product range

9 Notes

10 Index

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