FAQ's DIMinBOX 2CH

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Binary Inputs

Which Zennio devices include binary inputs?

Z41 Pro includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

Z41 Lite includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

ZAS o Roll-ZAS includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types switch/sensor.

Z38 y Z38i includes four inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

Square TMD-Display includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

Square TMD includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

TMD-Display includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

Touch-My Design Plus includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MAXinBOX 66 includes six inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MINiBOX 45 includes four inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MINiBOX 25 includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

ACTinBOX CLASSIC y ACTinBOX CLASSIC-HYBRID includes six inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

DIMinBOX 2CH includes two inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MAXinBOX Hospitality includes six inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MAXinBOX FC 0-10V FAN includes four inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

MAXinBOX FC 0-10V VALVE includes four inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

QUAD includes four inputs that can be configured as binary inputs of types push button or switch/sensor.

Differences between Push button and Switch/Sensor inputs

A push button connected to an input consists of a device, which allows, or not, the current flow while this is being pushed; in normal conditions, push buttons contacts are always open (NO) or closed (NC). This event is a pulsation and the time it lasts, threshold time. Depending on the “Threshold Time” it can be distinguished two different actions:

Short press
Long press

A Switch/Sensor connected to an input, consists of an electrical mechanism which may have its contacts open or closed under normal conditions. These mechanisms don’t recover their normal position automatically as with the push button. A transition of a digital signal from low/high/low is called "Edge".

Falling edge: Closed contact to Open Contact.
Rising edge: Open contact to Closed Contact.

What type of contacts can be connected on the binary inputs?

Binary inputs of Zennio devices are voltage free contacts. They can be individually configured and each of them can be connected to a push buttons and/or a switch/sensors.

Can I connect several push buttons in parallel in the same input?

Yes, inputs are voltage free, so there is no problem in connecting several push buttons in parallel.

Why do I have to press twice over an input for the output to react?

This is an issue related with the status update of the input. It will be necessary to update the inputs with the status of the corresponding output that is activated by the input. The object of the input should be linked, not only to the group address that activates the output, but also to the group address where the status of that output is sent.

What is the maximum length allowed for the wiring of the digital inputs?

The wiring of the digital inputs can be extended up to 30 meters using a cable with a section between 0.15 mm2 and 1 mm2.

Movement Sensor

What is the difference between motion detectors P (ZN1IO-DETEC-P) and X (ZN1IO-DETEC-X)?

The only difference is that the motion detector P has a built-in luminosity sensor and it allows to constraint the detection based on the luminosity level detected in the room. The motion detector X has no luminosity sensor.

Can I connect a motion sensor different from DETECT-P/X to an device input configured as motion sensor?

Zennio devices with inputs configurable as sensor motion have been designed to work together with the motion sensor DETEC-P and DETEC-X

We can’t guarantee the proper working of a different motion sensor connected to a Zennio device input configured as motion sensor, thus, when using a different motion sensor, the input must be configured as binary switch, and the sensor motion must send the detection using a free potential contact.

To which Zennio devices can I connect a motion detector?

Motion detectors can be connected to Zennio devices with analog-digital inputs.

If you do not know if your Zennio device allows the motion detector connection, just look into the device website and you will find that information in the product datasheet.

If the device allows the connection of a motion sensor, at its website tools section you will find the motion sensor manual.

In the following table you can check all Zennio devices with analog-digital inputs

How can I know the position where the micro switch must be placed (Type A/B)?

Depending on the device where the motion sensor is connected, the micro switch must be placed at the position A or B. To know which position corresponds to your device, it is necessary to check the device datasheet to which the motion sensor will be connected.

How many sensors can I connect into the same input?

Up to two different sensors can be connected in parallel to the same motion sensor input, as long as at least one of them has the luminosity sensor switch in the OFF position. This is achieved using the micro-switch located on the back of the device. For further information please refer to the motion sensor datasheet.

Do I need an external power supply for the sensor?

No, you just need to connect it to the inputs of the devices allowing its control

What is the detection area covered by a Zennio motion sensor?

This feature depends critically on the location of the device. In particular, for a detector located in the ceiling of a room, the detection area can be doubled if you double the height at which it is placed. For further information, consult the motion sensor datasheet.

How should I install the motion sensor to get the most of its functionality?

In the Motion Sensor area, you can download the Installation Note that includes installation tips to find the most suitable place to be placed.

How is the luminosity level measured by the sensor sent to the bus? (Only ZN1IO-DETEC-P)

The sensor sends a luminosity level in the range [1.....100] through a 1 byte Communication Objet. In any case this is a a 2 bytes object with the value measured in LUXES.

Can we cancel the LED blinking everytime there is a detection?

Yes, using the micro switch at the rear of the device.

What is the maximum length allowed for the wiring of the analogue inputs?

The wiring of the analogue inputs can be extended up to 30 meters using a cable with a section between 0.15 mm2 and 1 mm2.

The luminosity sensor does not measure correctly. (Only ZN1IO-DETEC-P)

Check if the microswitch number 2 is placed in the correct position. You can find this information in the data sheet of the device to which it is connected.

Temperature probes

Logical Functions

Welche Zennio-Produkte beinhalten logische Funktionen?

Aktoren (alle): MAXinBOX SHUTTER 8CH, MAXinBOX SHUTTER 4CH, MAXinBOX 16 Plus, MAXinBOX 16, MAXinBOX 8 Plus, MAXinBOX 8, MAXinBOX 66, MINiBOX 45, MINiBOX 25, ACTinBOX MAX 6, ACTinBOX QUATRO, ACTinBOX Classic Hybrid.
Beleuchtung: DIMinBOX 2CH
Klima: MAXinBOX Hospitality, MAXinBOX FANCOIL 4CH2P, MAXinBOX FANCOIL 2CH2P, MAXinBOX FC 0-10V FAN, MAXinBOX FC 0-10V VALVE, HeatingBOX 230V 8X, KLIC-DD, KLIC-DI Sky, ACTinBOX MAX 6 Fan Coil y ACTinBOX QUATRO Fan Coil.
KNX Energiesparer: KES.

Wird der Wert einer internen Variablen zwischen verschieden Aufrufen von logischen Funktionen gespeichert?

Ja, wird sie. Der Wert der Variablen wird auch bei Spannungsausfall gespeichert und kann ebenfalls in verschiedenen logischen Funktionen verwendet werden.

Ist es möglich, mehrere logische Funktionen zu verketten, um komplexe Problematiken zu lösen?

Ja, dies ist möglich. Falls das gleiche Objekt genutzt wird, um mehrere Funktionen auszulösen, werden diese in einer Sequenz ausgeführt und es ist ebenfalls möglich, Werte von einer Funktion zu einer anderen weiterzugeben, indem man interne Variablen nutzt.

Can I use the same Logical Function variables in different operations?

Yes, this is possible; just have on mind that the value stored in the variable changes when executing any operation in which it is involved, and this inevitably will affect the rest of operations using this same variable.

All my Group Address associations with the Logical Function Communication objects disappeared. What happened?

This happens in the modules of 5 logical functions, where you need to input the number of Total Data Entry objects of each type in parameters. If you need to increase those parameters of Total Data entry objects onces you have made all the Logical Function Group Address associations, you will lose those associations.

WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND to define some more additional objects than the strictly necessary in the Logical Functions, as a later redefinition involves the deletion of the possible Group Address associations already made, with the consequent loss of time when having to associate them again.

In the modules of 10 logical functions, each Data Entry is enabled independently, avoiding the lose of associations when you need a different number of Data Entry objects.

FAQ's DIMinBOX 2CH

How can I know if my lamp is compatible with DIMinBOX 2CH?

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