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Elsner Vari KNX 3L-TH-D Installation And Adjustment

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Vari KNX 3L-TH-D
Combined Sensor for Outdoor or Indoor Application
Item number 70389
Installation and Adjustment

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  • Page 1 Vari KNX 3L-TH-D Combined Sensor for Outdoor or Indoor Application Item number 70389 Installation and Adjustment...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.15.Temperature PI control ..................55 6.15.1. Heating control level 1/2 ................60 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • from ETS programme version 1.0 Status: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
  • Page 3 6.20.2. AND logic connection inputs ..............75 6.20.3. Connection inputs of the OR logic ............. 78 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • from ETS programme version 1.0 Status: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Clarification of signs...

  • Page 6: Description

    Integrated PI-controllers control ventilation (according to humidity) and heating/cool- ing (according to temperature). The Vari KNX 3L-TH-D can output a warning to the bus as soon as the comfort field (as per DIN 1946) is exited.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    0.1% RH Accuracy ±7,5% RH at 0...10% RH ±4,5% RH at 10...90% RH ±7,5% RH at 90...100% RH Pressure sensor: Measurement range 300 mbar … 1100 mbar Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 8: Installation And Start-Up

    Elsner Elektronik is not liable for any changes in norms and standards which may occur after publication of these operating instructions.

  • Page 9: Installation Location

    Installation and start-up 2.2. Installation location The Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D can be installed outside or inside the building. The device should be protected from condensation. For critical applications in which the formation of condensation is expected, please consult Elsner Elektronik about spe- cial solutions.

  • Page 10: Device Design

    2.4. Installing the device ATTENTION! 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. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 11: Preparation For Installation

    If the power lead is to be hidden when in- stalled, it must emerge from the wall in the vicinity of the rear of the housing (marked area). Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
  • Page 12 Dimensions in mm. Varia- tions are possible for tech- nical reasons A/B 2× longitudinal holes 8 mm × 5 mm Position of the cable outlet (rubber gasket) in the housing Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 13: Connection

    Cable guide 2.4.3. Connection The connector is in the lower part of the housing. Fig. 12 Connect the device to the KNX bus via the pluggable terminal (+|-). Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 14: Completing The Installation

    8 mm. Use a thin object to reach the button, e.g. a 1.5 mm² wire. Fig. 14 a+b Programming LED (under the semi- transparent cover) Programming button for teaching the device Housing from below Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    If there is major soiling, the function of the sensor may be compromised. ATTENTION The device may be damaged if water penetrates the housing. • Do not clean with high pressure cleaners or steam jets. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Version: 08.12.2016 • Technical changes and errors excepted.

  • Page 16: Transfer Protocol

    Temp. threshold value 1: Absolute Input/ RWCT [9.1] DPT_Val- 2 bytes value Output ue_Temp Temp. threshold value 1: (1:+ | 0:-) Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 17 PeriodSec Temp. threshold value 4: Switching Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit output Temp. threshold value 4: Switching Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit output block Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 18 [7.5] DPT_Time- 2 bytes value 3: Delay from 1 to 0 PeriodSec Brightness sensor 1 threshold Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit value 3: Switching output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 19 RWCT [9.4] DPT_Val- 2 bytes value 3: Absolute value Output ue_Lux Brightness sensor 2 threshold Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit value 3: (1:+ | 0:-) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 20 [7.5] DPT_Time- 2 bytes value 2: Delay from 1 to 0 PeriodSec Brightness sensor 3 threshold Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit value 2: Switching output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 21 Total brightness threshold value 2: Input/ RWCT [9.4] DPT_Val- 2 bytes Absolute value Output ue_Lux Total brightness threshold value 2: Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit (1:+ | 0:-) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 22 Twilight brightness threshold 1: Input -WC- [7.5] DPT_Time- 2 bytes delay from 1 to 0 PeriodSec Twilight brightness threshold Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit value 1: Switching output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 23 1 bit Night: Switching delay on night Input -WC- [7,005] DPT_- 2 bytes TimePeriodSec Night: Switching delay on day Input -WC- [7,005] DPT_- 2 bytes TimePeriodSec Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 24 Humidity threshold value 3: (1:+ | 0:-) Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Humidity threshold value 3: Delay Input -WC- [7.5] DPT_Time- 2 bytes from 0 to 1 PeriodSec Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 25 Ambient climate status: Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit 1 = comfortable | 0 = uncomfortable Ambient climate status: Text Output R-CT [16.0] DPT_String_ASCII bytes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 26 Air pressure threshold value 2: Input -WC- [7.5] DPT_Time- 2 bytes Delay from 1 to 0 PeriodSec Air pressure threshold value 2: Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Switching output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 27 Temp. controller: Setpoint comfort Input/ RWCT [9.1] DPT_Val- 2 bytes heating Output ue_Temp Temp. controller: Setpoint comfort Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit heating (1:+ | 0: -) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 28 Temp. controller: Status cooling level Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit 2 (1:ON | 0:OFF) Temp. controller: Comfort extension Input/ RWCT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit status Output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 29 Input 4 1115 Control variable Comparator 1: Input -WC- [5.1] DPT_Scaling 1 byte Input 5 1116 Control variable Comparator 1: Output R-CT [5.1] DPT_Scaling 1 byte Output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 30 Input 4 1136 Control variable Comparator 4: Input -WC- [5.1] DPT_Scaling 1 byte Input 5 1137 Control variable Comparator 4: Output R-CT [5.1] DPT_Scaling 1 byte Output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 31 R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit 1172 Computer 4: Block (1: block) Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit 1173 Computer 5: Input I1 Input RWCT 4 bytes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 32 Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit 1393 Logic input 3 Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit 1394 Logic input 4 Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 33 R-CT 1 byte 1437 AND logic 7: 8 bit output B Output R-CT 1 byte 1438 AND logic 7: Block Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 34 R-CT 1 byte 1473 OR logic 8: 8 bit output B Output R-CT 1 byte 1474 OR logic 8: Block Input -WC- [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 35: Parameter Setting

    5 … 300 seconds Logic objects 5 … 300 seconds Maximum telegram quota 1 • 2 • 5 • 10 • 20 • 50 Telegrams per sec. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 36: Temperature Measurement

    Temperature threshold values Activate the required temperature threshold values. The menus for setting of the th- reshold values are displayed. Use threshold value 1/2/3/4 Yes • No Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 37: Threshold Values 1-4

    -300…800 Object value limit (max) in 0.1°C -300…800 Type of threshold value change Absolute value • Increase/decrease Increment 0.1°C • ... • 5°C (upon increase/decrease change) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 38 Blocking object value before first communi- 0 • 1 cation Behaviour of the switching output On block • Do not send message • send 0 • send 1 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 39: Brightness Measurement Value

    • Mixed value from all 3 sensors • Maximum value of the 3 sensors Sensor 1-3 share in % 0...100; 33 (if total measured value is a mixed value) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 40: Brightness Threshold Values Sensor 1-3 And Total Brightness Threshold Values

    Start threshold value in Lux 1000 … 150000; 60000 valid until first call Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 41 • 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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 42: Twilight Brightness Threshold Values

    (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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 43 • on change and periodically • on change to 1 and periodically • on change to 0 and periodically Cycle 5 s ... 2 h (if sent periodically) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 44: Night

    "After power restoration and programming" should not be used for the initial start-up, as the factory settings are always used until the first call (setting via objects is ignored). Maintain the Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 45: Humidity Measurement

    (threshold values, etc.) are related to the overall reading. Use external measured value No • Yes Ext. Reading proportion of the total reading 5% • 10% • ... • 50% • ... • 100% Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 46: Humidity Threshold Values

    Threshold value setting using parameters: Set the threshold values and hysteresis directly. Threshold value setting using Parameter • Communication objects Threshold value in 0.1% RH 1 … 1000; 650 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 47 None • 1 s • 2 s • 5 s • 10 s • … • 2 h (If delay can be set via objects: valid until 1st communication) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 48: Dewpoint Measurement

    Switching output sends on change to 0 and periodically 6.10. Dewpoint measurement The Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D calculates the dewpoint temperature and can output the value to the bus. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 49: Cooling Medium Temperature Monitoring

    Increment for offset change 0.1°C • 0.2°C • 0.3°C • 0.4°C • 0.5°C • 1°C • 2°C • 3°C • 4°C • 5°C Hysteresis setting in % • absolute Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 50 • At value 1: block | At value 0: release • At value 0: block | At value 1: release Blocking object value before first communi- 0 • 1 cation Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 51: Absolute Humidity

    (if sent periodically) 6.12. Comfort field The Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D can send a message to the bus if the limits of the com- fort field are exceeded. In this way, it is for example possible to monitor compliance with DIN 1946 (standard values) or even to define your own comfort field.

  • Page 52: Air Pressure Measurement

    Define the send pattern and, if necessary, activate the minimum and maximum value (these values are not retained after a reset). Send pattern measurement • never • periodically • on change • on change and periodically Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 53: Wind Threshold Values

    The parameter is only taken into consideration if the specification/ setting by object is activated further down. Please note that the setting "After power restoration and pro- Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 54 (LV = Threshold value) • GW below = 1 | GW + Hyst. above = 0 • GW below = 0 | GW + Hyst. above = 1 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 55 If switching output = 1 send 1 Switching output sends on change to 1 and periodically If switching output = 0 send 0 Switching output sends on change to 0 and periodically Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 56: Temperature Pi Control

    The comfort object blocks the eco/standby object, and the frost/ heat protection object has the highest priority. Objects Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 57 5 s • ... • 5 min • … • 2 h (if sent periodically) Then define the type of control. Heating and/or cooling may be controlled in two le- vels. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 58 The duration of this comfort extension period is set. After the comfort extension time expires, the system returns to eco mode. Comfort extension time in seconds 1…36000; 3600 (can only be activated from eco mode) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 59 If the comfort setpoint value is used as a basis: If the comfort setpoint value is used as a basis, the deviation from this value is set. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 60 If the 2nd level has a common control variable, you also determine the control mode of the 2nd level here. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 61: Heating Control Level 1/2

    This setting allows individual input of the parameters for PI control. Control type • PI control Setting of the controller by • Controller parameter • specified applications Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 62 Floor heating: 5 Convection unit: 4 Electric heating: 4 Reset time (in min.) Warm water heating: 150 Floor heating: 240 Convection unit: 90 Electric heating: 100 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 63: Cooling Control Level 1/2

    In the first level, cooling is controlled by a PI control in which either control parameters or predetermined applications can be selected. In the second level (therefore only for 2-level cooling), cooling is controlled via a PI or a 2-point-control. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 64 This setting provides fixed parameters for a cooling ceiling Control type • PI control Setting of the controller by • Controller parameter • specified applications Application • Cooling ceiling Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 65: Summer Compensation

    The objective is to prevent a too great a difference between indoor and outdoor temperature in order to keep the energy consumption low. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 66 Action when locking • do not send • Send value Value (in increments of 0.1°C) 0 ... 500; 200 (if a value is sent during blocking) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 67: Humidity Pi Control

    Set, in which cases setpoint values received via object are to be retained. Please note that the setting "After power supply restoration and programming" should not be used Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 68 Humidification starts, when the relative air humidity is lower or equal to the setpoint value - dead zone value. Dehumidification and/or humidification Depending on the control mode, settings sections for humidification and dehumidifi- cation appear (level 1/2 ). Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 69: Variable Comparator

    Transmission patterns and blocks can also be set. Output delivers • Maximum value • Minimum value • Average value Use input 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 No • Yes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 70: Computer

    (setting via objects is ignored). Maintain the input values received via communication • never objects • after power supply restoration • after power supply restoration and programming Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 71 • 4 byte counter without math. symbol • 4 byte counter with math. symbol • 4 byte floating point Output value (if applicable output value A1 / A2) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 72 0 [Input range depending on the type of is exceeded output] if blocked 0 [Input range depending on the type of output] Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 73 No • Yes Analysis of the blocking object • At value 1: block | At value 0: release • At value 0: block | At value 1: release Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 74: Logic

    - 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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 75 • 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) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 76: And Logic Connection Inputs

    Logic input 4 inverted Logic input 5 Logic input 5 inverted Logic input 6 Logic input 6 inverted Logic input 7 Logic input 7 inverted Logic input 8 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 77 Switching output 2 Brightness sensor 2 inverted Switching output 3 Brightness sensor 2 Switching output 3 Brightness sensor 2 inverted Switching output 4 Brightness sensor 2 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 78 Switching output 3 Pressure inverted Switching output 4 Pressure Switching output 4 Pressure inverted Comfort temperature controller active Comfort temperature controller inactive Standby temperature controller active Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.

  • Page 79: Connection Inputs Of The Or Logic

    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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D • Status: 19.10.2016 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
  • Page 80 Elsner Elektronik GmbH Control and Automation Technology Sohlengrund 16 75395 Ostelsheim Phone +49(0)70 33/ 30945-0 info@elsner-elektronik.de Germany +49 (0) 70 33/ 30945-20 www.elsner-elektronik.de Technical support: +49 (0) 70 33 / 30 945-250...

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