6.16.Air pressure measurement ................... 62 6.17.Wind threshold values ................... 63 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • from ETS programme version 1.0 Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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6.25.2. AND logic connection inputs ..............88 6.25.3. Connection inputs of the OR logic ............. 93 Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • from ETS programme version 1.0 Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Clarification of signs Installation, inspection, commissioning and troubleshooting of the device must only be carried out by a competent electrician. This manual is amended periodically and will be brought into line with new software releases. 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"...
Description Description The Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS for the KNX building bus system records bright- ness, temperature, air humidity and air pressure outside. The devices also receives the GPS signal for time and location and uses it to compute the position of the sun (azi- muth and elevation).
KNX +/- bus connector terminal BCU type Integrated micro controller PEI type Group addresses max. 2000 Assignments max. 2000 Communication objects: Temperature sensor: Measurement range -25°C … +80°C Resolution 0.1°C Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Take the device or system out of service and secure it against unintentional use, if it can be assumed, that risk-free operation is no longer guaranteed. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Elsner Elektronik is not liable for any changes in norms and standards which may occur after publication of these operating instructions. 2.2. Installation location Due to the GPS receiver, the Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS must be installed out- side. 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.
LED (under the cover) Lower part of housing Temperature and humidity sen- Programming key on the bottom of the housing (recessed), see Addressing the device, page 13 Wall/Pole holder Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1223 Weekly timer period 4: Switch-on Input RWCT [10.1] DPT_- 3 bytes time TimeOfDay 1224 Weekly timer period 4: Switch-off Input RWCT [10.1] DPT_- 3 bytes time TimeOfDay Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1244 Weekly timer period 9: Switch-off Input RWCT [10.1] DPT_- 3 bytes time TimeOfDay 1245 Weekly timer period 9: Switching Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit output Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1265 Weekly timer period 14: Switching Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit output 1266 Weekly timer period 14: 8 bit output Output R-CT [5.10] DPT_Val- 1 byte ue_1_Ucount Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1286 Weekly timer period 19: 8 bit output Output R-CT [5.10] DPT_Val- 1 byte ue_1_Ucount 1287 Weekly timer period 20: Switch-on Input RWCT [10.1] DPT_- 3 bytes time TimeOfDay Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1332 Calendar timer period 1: End date Input RWCT [11.1] DPT_Date 3 bytes 1333 Calendar timer period 1 sequence 1: Input RWCT [10.1] DPT_- 3 bytes Switch-on time TimeOfDay Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1355 Calendar timer period 3 sequence 1: Output R-CT [1.1] DPT_Switch 1 bit Switching output 1356 Calendar timer period 3 sequence 1: Output R-CT [5.10] DPT_Val- 1 byte 8 bit output ue_1_Ucount Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit 1404 Logic input 14 Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit 1405 Logic input 15 Input -WC- [1.2] DPT_Bool 1 bit Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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1 bit 1448 OR logic 2: 8 bit output A Output R-CT 1 byte 1449 OR logic 2: 8 bit output B Output R-CT 1 byte Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
• on change to 1 • on change to 0 • on change and periodically • on change to 1 and periodically • on change to 0 and periodically Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(if input by coordinates is selected) [negative values mean "southern latitude"] Northern latitude [minutes, -59…+59] (if input by coordinates is selected) [negative values mean "southern latitude"] Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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(for Europe or USA summer time rules) (Day) (For user defined summer time rules) (Month) 1 ... 12; 10 (hour) 0 ... 23; 2 (minutes) 0 ... 59 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
"Reset temperature min/max. value" objects to reset the values to the current readings. The values are not retained after a reset. Use minimum and maximum value No • Yes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
EEPROM, so that it is retained in the event of a power supply failure and will be available once the power supply is restored. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The switching output can be blocked using an object. Use switching output block No • Yes If the block is activated, define specifications here for the behaviour of the output when blocked. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
• on change and periodically at and above change in % 1 ... 100; 20 (if sent on change) Send cycle 5 s ... 2 h (if sent periodically) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Select whether the threshold value is to be specified per parameter or via a communi- cation object. Threshold value setpoint using Parameter • Communications object Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • 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) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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(in seconds) Delay from 0 to 1 none • 1 s … 2 h Delay from 1 to 0 none • 1 s … 2 h Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
= 0 send 0 Switching output sends on change to 0 and periodically 6.9. Night If necessary, activate the night recognition. Use night recognition No • Yes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
4 Byte floating point • 2 Byte floating point Send pattern • never (if the sun position is calculated by the • periodically device) • on change • on change and periodically Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Set, in which cases threshold values and delay times received via object are to be retained. The parameter is only taken into consideration if the setting via object is ac- Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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0.1% RH • ... • 2.0% RH • ... • 20.0% RH (upon increase/decrease change) Set the hysteresis independent of the type of threshold value specification. Hysteresis setting in % • absolute Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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On block • Do not send message • send 0 • send 1 On release [Dependent on the "Switching output (with 2 seconds release delay) sends" setting] Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Set, in which cases an offset received via object is to be retained. Please note that the setting "After power supply restoration and programming" should not be used for the Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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None • 1 s • 2 s • 5 s • 10 s • … • 2 h for setting via objects: valid until 1st communication Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
6.14. Absolute humidity The absolute humidity value for the air is detected from the Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS and can be output to the bus. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(if sent periodically) 6.15. Comfort field The Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS can send a message to the bus if the limits of the comfort field are exceeded. In this way, it is for example possible to monitor com- pliance with DIN 1946 (standard values) or even to define your own comfort field.
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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • 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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • 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 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
„... HVAC mode (Prio 2)“ for switching in everyday operation and „... HVAC mode (Prio 1)“ for central switching with higher priority. The objects are coded as follows: Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• on change and periodically from change (in % absolute) 1...10; 2 Cycle 5 s • ... • 5 min • … • 2 h (if sent periodically) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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The increment for the setpoint changes is predefined. Whether the change only re- mains temporarily active (not saved) or is also retained after power supply restoration Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Dead zone between heating and cooling 1…100; 50 (only if both heating AND cooling are used) Standby setpoint Standby mode is usually used for daytime mode when people are absent. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Setpoint frost protection (in 0.1°C) -300…800; 70 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Setpoint difference between levels 1 and 2 0...100; 40 levels (in 0.1°C) (for level 2) Control type • 2-point-control (for level 2, no common control variables) • PI control Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• PI control Setting of the controller by • Controller parameter • specified applications Application • Warm water heating • Floor heating • Convection unit • Electric heating Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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When blocked, the control variable shall • not be sent • send a specific value Value (in %) 0...100 only if a value is sent Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Value (in %) 0...100 (if a value is sent) In case of a common control variable for heating and cooling, 0 is always transmitted as a fixed value. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Value (in %) 0...100 (if a value is sent) In case of a common control variable for heating and cooling, 0 is always transmitted as a fixed value. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
• At value 0: block | At value 1: release Blocking object value before first call 0 • 1 Action when locking • do not send • Send value Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Use humidity control No • Yes General control Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS can be used to control one- or two-level dehumidi- fication or combined humidification/dehumidification. Type of control • One-level dehumidification • Two-level dehumidification •...
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(only if both humidification and dehumidifi- cation are used) Humidification starts, when the relative air humidity is lower or equal to the setpoint value - dead zone value. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
6.21.1. Control variable comparator 1/2/3/4 Determine what the control variable comparator should output, and activate the input objects to be used. Transmission patterns and blocks can also be set. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
(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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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• 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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • 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] Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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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 GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
The threshold values and delays received by the communication object Switching data should • not be retained • be retained after power restoration • be retained after power restoration and programming Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
Activate the required periods for the calendar timer. The menus for setting the timer are loaded. Use period 1 No • Yes Use ... period No • Yes Use period 4 No • Yes Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
• on change to active and periodically • on change to inactive and periodically Send cycle 5 s ... 2 h; 10 s (if sent periodically) Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
OR logic 8 not active • active 6.25.1. AND logic 1-8 and OR logic outputs 1-8 The same setting options are available for AND and OR logic. Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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0 … 255 / 100% / 360° / 127; 0 monitoring period is exceeded Output value object B if 0 … 255 / 100% / 360° / 127; 0 monitoring period is exceeded Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
• Do not send message toring time • Send value exceeding [= value of the parameter "monitoring period"] 6.25.2.AND logic connection inputs Do not use Logic input 1 Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Switching output 1 Temperature inverted Switching output 2 Temperature Switching output 2 Temperature inverted Switching output 3 Temperature Switching output 3 Temperature inverted Switching output 4 Temperature Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Weekly timer period 4 inactive Weekly timer period 5 active Weekly timer period 5 inactive Weekly timer period 6 active Weekly timer period 6 inactive Weekly timer period 7 active Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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Calendar timer period 3 sequence 1 inactive Calendar timer period 3 sequence 2 active Calendar timer period 3 sequence 2 inactive Calendar timer period 4 sequence 1 active Sensor Vari KNX 3L-TH-D GPS • Version: 22.08.2017 • Technical changes and errors excepted.
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