6.17.Optimal usage of façade controller functions ............. 79 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • from software version 1.00, ETS programme version 1.0 Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
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6.23.3. Connection inputs of the OR logic ............122 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • from software version 1.00, ETS programme version 1.0 Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
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The change status (software version and date) can be found in the contents footer. If you have a device with a later software version, please check www.elsner-elektronik.de in the menu area "Service" to find out whether a more up-to- date version of the manual is available.
1-bit or 2 x 8-bit • 8 multi-function modules (computers) for changing the input data by calculations, by querying a condition or by converting the data point type Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Resolution 0.1°C Accuracy ±0.5°C at -30°C … +25°C ±1.5°C at -30°C … +45°C Wind sensor: Measurement range 0 m/s … 35 m/s Resolution 0.1 m/s Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
After unpacking the device, check it immediately for possible mechanical damage. If it has been damaged in transport, inform the supplier immediately. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
There must be at least 60 cm clearance to oth- er elements (structures, construction parts, etc.) below, to the sides and in front of the de- vice. 60 cm Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
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For installation in the northern hemisphere, the device must be aligned to face south. North For installation in the southern hemisphere, the device must be aligned to face north. South Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Even a few drops of water can damage the device electronics. • Do not open the device if water (e.g. rain) can get into it. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Use fixing materials (dowels, screws) that are suitable for the base. Fig. 8 The device is installed with two screws. Break off the two longitudinal holes in the lower part of the housing. Longitudinal holes Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
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ATTENTION! The printout of the data sheet does not have original size! A separate, di- mensionally correct drilling plan is included ex works and this can be used as a tem- plate. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Feed the power lead through the rubber gas- ket. Rubber gasket Cable guide 2.4.3. Connection The connector is in the lower part of the housing. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Remove all transport protection stickers present after installation. The wind measurement value and thus also all wind switching outputs cannot be out- put until 35 seconds after the power is turned on. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
(e.g. moving windows/awnings if a rain/wind alarm has been triggered while cleaning). • Always isolate the device from the mains for servicing and cleaning. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
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ATTENTION The device can be damaged if water penetrates the housing. • Do not clean with high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Status: 14.07.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
Also when using the GPS signal coordinates can be en- tered manually for the initial commissioning. This data is used as long as no GPS re- Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Height is determined by • Input • Input (only valid until the first GPS reception) • GPS reception Height above sea level in metres -1000 ... 10000; 200 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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(For user defined summer time rules) (Month) 1 ... 12; 10 (hour) 0 ... 23; 2 (minutes) 0 ... 59 Time shift: hours -12 ... 12; 1 minutes 0 ... 59 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Delay on rain none • 1 s … • 2 h Delay on no rain 5 min • 1 h… • 2 h (after drying of the sensor) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Threshold value 1 No • Yes Threshold value... No • Yes Threshold value 4 No • Yes Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
% • absolute Hysteresis in % of the threshold value 0 … 50; 20 (for setting in %) Hysteresis in 0.1°C 0 … 1100; 50 (for absolute setting) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Switching output sends on change to 0 do not send message • If switching output = 0 send 0 Switching output sends on change and Send switching output status periodically Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
6.7. Brightness measurement value Set the send pattern for the measured brightness. Send pattern • never • periodically • on change • on change and periodically Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Start threshold value in Lux 1000 … 150000; 60000 valid until first call Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• At value 0: block | At value 1: release Blocking object value before first call 0 • 1 Action when locking • Do not send message • send 0 • send 1 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(setting via objects is ignored). Maintain the threshold values and delays received via • never communication objects • after power supply restoration • after power supply restoration and programming Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• on change and periodically • on change to 1 and periodically • on change to 0 and periodically Cycle 5 s ... 2 h (if sent periodically) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(setting via objects is ignored). Maintain the delays received via communication objects • never • after power supply restoration • after power supply restoration and programming Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
If necessary, activate the wind malfunction object. Specify whether the measurement should also be output in Beaufort. Use malfunction object No • Yes Measured value additionally No • Yes output in the Beaufort scale Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Activate the wind threshold values required (maximum four) The menus for the further setting of the threshold values are then displayed. Threshold value 1 No • Yes Threshold value... No • Yes Threshold value 4 No • Yes Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Hysteresis in % (relative to threshold value) 0 … 100; 50 (for setting in %) Hysteresis in 0.1 m/s 0 … 350; 20 (for absolute setting) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Switching output sends on change to 0 do not send message • If switching output = 0 send 0 Switching output sends on change and Send switching output status periodically Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
98,000 ... 100,000 Pa rainy 100,000 ... 102,000 Pa normal changeable 102,000 ... 104,000 Pa high sunny 104,000 Pa: very high very dry Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Absolute value • Increase/decrease Step size 10 Pa • 20 Pa • 50 Pa • 100 Pa • 200 Pa • (upon increase/decrease change) 500 Pa Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The behaviour of the switching output on release is dependent on the value of the pa- rameter "Switching output sends" (see "Switching output") Switching output sends on change do not send message • Status object/s send/s Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(in 0.1°C) Set the send pattern for the summer compensation. Send pattern • periodically • on change • on change and periodically Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Fig. 19 Even in buildings with a U-shaped layout, only 4 façades have to be controlled differ- ently, as several have the same alignment. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Example: If the building is skewed by α = 30°, then the direction for façade 1 = 30°, façade 2 = 120°, façade 3 = 210° and façade 4 = 300°. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Using slat tracking with an external shutter, the entry of warm air into the room through sunshine can be reduced and, at the same time, energy costs for lighting the room can be reduced. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
6.17.4. Slat types and determination of width and spacing With slat tracking, a distinction is made between a sunshade or glare protection with horizontal slats and one with vertical slats. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(vertical slats), which can be rotated by up to 180° and are pulled out from one or both sides of the window. Both types of slat can be adjusted by the sensor Suntracer KNX sl so that no direct sunlight falls into the room, but as much diffuse daylight as possible does.
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The possible angle at slat position 0% depends on the mechanics of the blind and the actuator. Fig. 29 Example 1 of a slat position at move command 0% (angle approx. 90°) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
The slat angle at 0% move command and at 100% move command must, during com- missioning, be aligned to the pre-settings of the product parameters of the Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl, and, if necessary, corrected, so that the slat guide on the façade works properly.
When the simulation is activated the retraction delay (movement delay LONG) is set to 10 seconds. All other delay times are set to 0. All output objects of the relevant façade Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
575 one can switch to the next function (status-bit) and/or with the object 570 to the next façade. The objects 568 to 575 are used for the compact output. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
For this simulation, with the exception of a retraction delay (10 seconds), Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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It avoids frequent extension and retraction during rapidly changing weather conditions. Manual operation is again possible directly after the end of the alarm. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Parameter • object Night is determined at a light level below 1 ... 200; 10 (in Lux) (for definition via an object only valid until first call) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The frost alarm is active in cold outdoor temperatures in combination with precipita- tion. The conditions can be specified directly by parameter or received as an object via the bus. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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For the output in a com- pact form pre-sets are made here and the output texts defined. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Timed closure status Timed closure [Free text] Heat protection status Heat protection [Free text] Pyranometer status Pyranometer [Free text] Indoor temperature blocking status Indoor-temp block [Free text] Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Send pattern of the move and • on change slat position objects • on change and periodically Send cycle 5 s ... 2 h; 10 s (if sent periodically) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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If Alarm or extension block per threshold value is defined, then set which sensors are relevant for this. The wind value measured internally in the device can be used, but Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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At other times with "rain automation" set the shade does not react to precipitation. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
The functions of the façade are arranged according to their priorities. First named have higher priority. 1. Time open, 2. Outdoor temperature block, 3. Time and night closure, Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Deactivate block for outdoor temperatures above Threshold value (in 0.1°C increments) -200 ... 300; 50 (if changeable: until first call) Hysteresis (in 0.1°C) -200 ... 300; 30 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Evaluation of the timed closure-release 1 = activated | 0 = deactivated object 0 = activated | 1 = deactivated value until first call 0 • 1 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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48 hours no change in the measured value has been recorded at the relevant tem- perature sensor. Pyranometer (global radiation) Above a certain global radiation value, a protection position can be taken up. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Rain automation is set in the general settings of the façade (see chapter Rain automation, Seite 101) and at façade X safety (see chapter Rain, Seite 96). Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Evaluation of the solar automation release 1 = activated | 0 = deactivated object 0 = activated | 1 = deactivated value until first call 0 • 1 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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When the sun's position is high, the façade is only shaded by the roof overhang. Shad- ing is only necessary if the sun is low (in the figure approx. below 53°). Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Brightness sensor selection: • Internal sensors (maximum value) • via communication object Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Select whether the travel delay is to be specified per parameter or via objects. Specifying the withdrawal and Parameter • object extension delay Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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(see Façade safety, Seite 94). Without auto-guiding a fixed position is travelled to. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The minimum change of angle is taken into account in the device internal calculation, so that direct sunlight can be prevented, even for large steps. Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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(North=0°, East=90°, South=180°, West=270°) Inclination of the façade in ° -90 ... 90; 0 (0° = no inclination) Window height in cm 0 ... 1000; 150 Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The texts for the output in compact form are defined in the general settings for the façade (see chapter Status out- put, Seite 87). Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Output 2 = E2 × X + Y | • Transformation: General Tolerance for comparison 0 ... 4,294,967,295 (in the case of prerequisite E1 = E2) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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0 [Input range depending on the type of is exceeded output] if blocked 0 [Input range depending on the type of output] Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1 ... [Input range depending on the type of (only if calculations are input] transmitted for changes) Send cycle 5 s ... 2 h; 10 s (if sent periodically) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
The respective period objects can be configured as inputs or outputs, i.e. send to the bus (timer internal, use internal and for other bus members) or be switched from there Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Switch on time (minutes) 0 … 59 Switch-off time (hours) 0 … 23 Switch-off time (minutes) 0 … 59 Period switches to Monday ... Sunday No • Yes Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(setting via objects is ignored). Use objects for switching times No • Yes Maintain the Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• on change to active and periodically • on change to inactive and periodically Send cycle 5 s ... 2 h; 10 s (if sent periodically) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
- Logic inputs 1...16 inverted • all switching events that the device provides (see Connection inputs of the AND/OR logic) Output type • a 1-Bit-object • two 8-bit objects Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• on change of logic+object receipt • on change of logic+object receipt and periodically Send cycle 5 s • 10 s • ... • 2 h (if sent periodically) Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Weekly timer period 9 active Weekly timer period 9 inactive Weekly timer period 10 active Weekly timer period 10 inactive Weekly timer period 11 active Weekly timer period 11 inactive Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
6.23.3. Connection inputs of the OR logic The OR logic connection inputs correspond to those of the AND logic. In addition, the following inputs are available for the OR logic: Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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AND logic output 6 AND logic output 6 inverted AND logic output 7 AND logic output 7 inverted AND logic output 8 AND logic output 8 inverted Weather Station Suntracer KNX sl • Version: 14.07.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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