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Table of contents About this documentation ..........................7 Target group ............................7 Symbols and other typographical conventions ..................7 About ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS ..................... 8 Proper use ..............................8 2.1.1 Compatibility with Sonos and ETS ..................... 9 System ..............................9 Functions ...............................
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16.1 Definitions ............................115 16.2 Object of the agreement ........................115 16.3 Rights of use of the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software ..........115 16.4 Restriction of rights of use ........................115 16.4.1 Copying, modification and transmission .................. 115 16.4.2...
About this documentation 1 About this documentation This documentation will accompany you through all phases of the product life cycle of ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. You will learn for example how to assemble, install, commission and configure the device.
Sonos zones. The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS opens up the world of KNX to the family of sound, making it even eas- ier to handle. At last, Sonos can be operated with KNX operating devices, either in party mode or by room. Up to ten Sonos master devices can be connected via IP with dynamic group creation.
ETS online catalogue. 2.2 System ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS is connected to the KNX installation via KNX/TP. The device uses the IP to integrate into the network where the Sonos devices (2) are already located.
IP connection. 2.3.1 Functional enhancements from updates Functional enhancements for ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS are available via a newer version of the firm- ware. Simply download the latest firmware and the relevant product manual from our web site www.ise.de.
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Party at the push of button With dynamic group creation, the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS can switch to party mode triggered by a signal from the building bus. Pressing the "Party" button links all the Sonos devices together, and the house becomes a continuous party zone with the same music playing in all the rooms.
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Not so with the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. Activating the "Dinner bell" button function in the kitchen lowers the media volume in the entire house and brings everyone's attention to family mealtime in a peaceful, stress-free way using an unobtrusive audible signal or recorded announcement heard in every room.
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"The cooker is still on!" and "A skylight is still open" can help prevent undesirable things happening. 2.3.3.6 Energy efficiency The Sonos system and ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS help you to use energy more efficiently without los- ing any comfort. A few examples: Don't waste heating energy: "Window opened" announcement If the outside temperature and the position of the windows are known to the KNX system, occupants can be reminded of energy consumption after a period of time and at regular intervals.
(as configured). If the door is opened, the rooms become an acoustic unit: The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS creates a group in which a Sonos device in the living area functions as the master for Sonos devices in the dining room, thus determining music playback.
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The signal is a Sonos playlist, which has been configured as an announcement in a playlist entry. The file with the sound may be on the microSD card in your ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS or on another release. Create the Sonos playlist with the official Sonos soft- ware.
About ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS 2.3.5 Commercial application scenarios 2.3.5.1 Announcements in sales and event rooms The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS can present announcements at the push of a button or at set times. IP data network "Valued custom-...
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Master-slave groups (MSG) A master-slave group is a logic grouping of up to six Sonos devices in the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. A master-slave group comprises a single master and up to five slaves. ...
Create stereo pairs. Enable configuration for master-slave groups. Configure master in the two master-slave groups. Generate KNX group address and link to ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS's corresponding communica- tion objects. Link KNX group addresses with KNX buttons, visualisations and similar.
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Sonos software in the Sonos docu- mentation. The Sonos software and the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS regard a stereo pair as a single (1) "visible" Sonos de- vice. You only need to enter the stereo pair's IP address within the ETS.
Master-slave group 2: Stereo pair 3 as master <<Group 2 master>> 192.168.0.15 Generate KNX group ad- Generate the KNX group addresses and link the ISE SMART CONNECT dress and link to ISE KNX SONOS's corresponding communication objects for the master-slave SMART CONNECT KNX groups 1 and 2;...
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Sonos group. It then takes on the role of a master, which does not necessarily need to be configured as one of the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS's masters. A stereo pair can also adopt the role of slave.
Basic information 3.4 Master-slave groups A master-slave group is the logic grouping of six Sonos devices in the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. Master-slave groups bring Sonos devices together, so that music can be played in all the master-slave group's rooms in synchronisation.
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"Dinner bell" announcement, so that no-one in the house misses a hot meal. What is the largest possible Sonos group that you can create with the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS? A Sonos device can be configured as a master in several master-slave groups.
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Create more groups in the Sonos software You can use your Sonos app to combine any number of rooms into a group or, alternatively, cre- ate a stereo pair. Groups not shown on the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS are thus also pos- sible.
Device website 6 Device website You can access ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS via the “Device website” application”. The device website offers the following functions (extract): ► Configure playlists, p. 62. ► Check device status, p. 106. The master-slave groups' current status is also displayed on the <<Device status>> page.
Pay attention to the ambient temperature of the installation environment: Min. 0 °C, max. +45 °C. Do not mount the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS above heat-emitting devices. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation / cooling. ...
Installation 7.3 Mounting the device ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS may only be assembled and installed by qualified electricians. Specialist knowledge of the installation regulations is a prerequisite. WARNING Danger from incorrect use Incorrect use can result in damage to the device, fire or other dangers.
See Sonos documents with the help of the software supplied with the Sonos com- ponents. Install the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS on the same See Sonos documents IP network as the Sonos components and make settings on See the router documentation the IP network router if necessary.
Commissioning and configuration ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS is now ready for com- missioning via <<Program ETS>> and for testing the func- tions. Configure the playlist for each of the configured master- ► Configure playlists on the device slave groups in the ETS on the device website.
Besides the physical address in the KNX network, an address, the subnet mask and the address of the stand- ard gateway in the IP data network must be assigned to ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. You can enter the settings manually in the ETS or receive them automatically (obtain the data from a DHCP server, e.g.
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Receive IP address automatically The address data is automatically received from a DHCP server lo- cated on the data network. The DHCP server must assign a valid IP address to ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. Use fixed IP addresses with DHCP...
8.3 Extending the scope of functions (updating firmware) Functional enhancements for ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS are available via a newer version of the firm- ware. Simply download the latest firmware and the relevant product manual from our web site www.ise.de.
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You can also configure the playlists for groups without a connection to the Sonos system to be used at a later point in time. It is thus possible for the end user to configure them before using the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS.
Interruption due to selecting another source or due to stopping If the announcement is interrupted by selecting a different source or by stopping, the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS does not restore the mode active before the announcement.
32 GB. The FAT32 file system is supported, and author- isation is read-only. As soon as a microSD card is inserted into the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS, the contents can be read via the Windows network authorisation.
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You will find the MP3 playlists which you have saved on the microSD card under <<Music Library>> <<Im- ported playlists>> within the Sonos software. You first need to add a Sonos playlist to use MP3 playlists with the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. Use the Sonos software to add lists.
IP addresses for stereo pairs The Sonos software and the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS regard a stereo pair as a single (1) "visible" Sonos device. You only need to enter the stereo pair's IP address within the ETS.
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You have entered the IP addresses for the Sonos devices in the configuration for the master- slave groups. The IP address is used to identify the Sonos devices. If a Sonos device now re- ceives a different IP address, it can no longer be addressed via the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS.
Communication objects 11 Communication objects You can control up to ten master-slave groups with the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. There is an identi- cal set of communication objects for each master-slave group. The functionally identical communication ob- jects in the master-slave groups each have an offset of 100.
Automatic detection (master IP address 0.0.0.0) must not be parametrised, so that group support can be used. You can use the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS to assign up to five slaves to a master-slave group. The slaves within the master-slave group have an offset of 10 each.
Cleaning and maintenance 12 Cleaning and maintenance ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS is maintenance-free. If necessary, clean the device with a dry cloth. IMPORTANT Damage to the device due to incorrect opening Never open the housing. If you suspect that the device is damaged, contact our Support.
Troubleshooting ETS reports the error that it is not pos- Please ensure that your ETS version is up to date. The ISE SMART sible to write on a protected area when CONNECT KNX SONOS requires the ETS in its current version 4 or downloading the application program.
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Troubleshooting Issue Troubleshooting Playlist configuration The <<Playlist assignment>> page is Cause: The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS device has just empty. been restarted. <<The SonosApp is not active. Please This is normal during the initialisation phase – After about two use the ETS to configure the device.>>...
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The IP address is used to identify the Sonos devices. If a Sonos device now receives a dif- ferent IP address, it can no longer be addressed via the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS. Solution: Pair the assigned IP address with the MAC address of the Sonos device concerned.
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Radio/line-in can no longer be started This is not an error. with <<Play>> after a <<Stop>>. The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS's group object <<Stop>> cancels the previously selected source. Solution: Use the group object <<Pause>> to keep the source selec- tion.
Error code <<empty slot>> of commu- nication object 29 << System status>> No playlist is found or playlist cannot Cause: In rare cases, the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS may be played. not be able to retrieve the playlists on your Sonos devices. This means that the playlist website does not offer playlists for selec- tion.
Troubleshooting 13.3 Contacting Support If you have a problem with your ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS and require support, contact us: E-mail to support@ise.de Call us on tel.: +49 441 680 06 12 Fax us: +49 441 680 06 15...
Why do my KNX operating devices not generate the normal response in my Sonos devices? If the Sonos devices can be operated without any problems using the official Sonos application, please check your ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS's LED display on the device to rule out a fault. ► LEDs in operation, p. 52 13.4.5 Updates...
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ETS. The product database entry is provided by the devices' manufacturer in the form of a file. The latest version of product data entries of ise Indi- viduelle Software und Elektronik GmbH can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.ise.de.
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These devices are permanently linked to one another. The Sonos software and the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS regard a stereo pair as a single (1) "visible" Sonos device. Within the ETS, only enter the IP address for the Sonos device which you have assigned as the first device to the stereo pair in the Sonos software.
16.2 Object of the agreement The object of this agreement is the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software provided on data media or through downloads, and the corresponding documentation in written and electronic format.
16.4.4 Transfer to a third party The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software must not be passed on to third parties, nor may it be made accessible to third parties. 16.4.5 Renting out, leasing out and sub-licensing The licensee is not authorised to rent or lease the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software or grant sub- licenses to the program.
The Licensor shall not be liable for damages due to loss of profit, data loss or any other financial loss result- ing as part of the use of the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software, even if the Licensor is aware of the possibility of damage of that type.
The license to use the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS software shall expire upon termination of the agree- ment. The ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS product must be taken out of operation in such a case. Further use of the ISE SMART CONNECT KNX SONOS without a license is precluded.
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