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Simu LiveIn Installation And Use Instructions Manual

Simu LiveIn Installation And Use Instructions Manual

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1. Important information - safety
2. Introduction to LiveIn
3. LiveIn installation
4. LiveIn use
5. Advanced settings– upgrade an
installation
6. Troubleshooting guide
7. Technical specifications
INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 CONTENTS 1. Important information - safety 2. Introduction to LiveIn 3. LiveIn installation 4. LiveIn use 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation 6. Troubleshooting guide 7. Technical specifications INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS 1. Important information - safety 1. Important information - safety 1- General installation conditions 2. Introduction to LiveIn 2- Safety instructions 3. LiveIn installation 3- Special safety instructions– motorised doors and 4. LiveIn use gates 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation 4- Scope of application 6.
  • Page 3 The installer must inform its customers about conditions for using and maintaining the product. Any use outside the scope of application specified by SIMU is prohibited. In the event of any such use or failure to comply with the instructions given in these guidelines, SIMU will not be held liable and the guarantee will be invalidated.
  • Page 4 Special safety instructions (motorized doors and gates) In accordance with standard EN 12453, relating the safety in use of power-operated doors and gates, if the LiveIn plug is used to operate an automated garage door or gate that cannot be seen by the operator, a safety device must be fitted on this automated system. Refer to the specific instructions for the products affected.
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 2. Introduction to LiveIn 1. Important information - safety 1- Overview 2. Introduction to LiveIn 2- Operating principle 3. LiveIn installation 3- Protection of the LiveIn system 4. LiveIn use 4- Detail of components of LiveIn system 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation > Connected plug 6. Troubleshooting guide > Application...
  • Page 6 - A WiFi/Simu-Hz connected plug to be inserted into a mains socket to operate installed Simu-Hz equipment. The LiveIn plug must be installed close to the WiFi router and at the centre of the Simu-Hz equipment (refer to the list of compatible equipements on simu.com).
  • Page 7 2. Introduction to LiveIn Operating principle *for a single local acces is only required a WIFI router (no need an internet connexion)
  • Page 8 This LiveIn PIN code is generated automatically when the unit is configured. All LiveIn plugs of the installation have the same PIN code. It is available from the main menu, option ‘Edit’. Commands are encrypted for greater security. We recommend changing your PIN code regularly.
  • Page 9 2. Introduction to LiveIn Details of components of LiveIn system > Application...
  • Page 10 2. Introduction to LiveIn Main menu...
  • Page 11 2. Introduction to LiveIn User menus Manual operation of Equipment Create and start Scenarios Time clock programs Direct operation of your equipment Successively run a sequence of commands on Your scenarios are run automatically in your or equipment groups. your equipment.
  • Page 12 NOTE : All the residential Internet boxes answer these criteria by default -Check the wifi strength at the location you want to install LiveIn plug. Connect your mobile device to the network you want the LiveIn to join and see how strong the signal is.
  • Page 13 PART RESERVED FOR THE INSTALLER CONTENTS 3. LiveIn installation 1. Important information - safety - Download the application 2. Introduction to LiveIn 2- Configure the Wifi network 3. LiveIn installation > Step 1 to 3 4. LiveIn use > Wifi network 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an > Auto Configuration installation > Possible error messages and resolution 6.

  • Page 14: Download The Application

    3. LiveIn installation Download the application Download the free Simu LiveIn application to your smartphone or tablet (available from the App store or Google Play). View on App store View on play store For any new installation, you will need to reload the LiveIn...

  • Page 15: 2- Configure The Wifi Network

    - Click on “Start new LiveIn” - Put in the LiveIn plug into a mains socket. Ensure that the LED is steady red in colour. (If the LED is green, reset the plug using the reset button: a single press is required).
  • Page 16 3. LiveIn installation Configure the Wifi network Step 2 Go to your mobile device's WiFi settings. Connect you to the WiFi network Simu_#### Ex. Iphone It takes a few seconds for the WiFi to appear on the Simu-#### plug.
  • Page 17 Click “Search for LiveIn” IF ERROR« NO LIVEIN DEVICE FOUND » 1) Check status of the LED on the LiveIn plug. It has to be red. 2)Check that your smartphone is still connected to the network of LiveIn plug simu_####...
  • Page 18 3. LiveIn installation Configure the Wifi network WiFi network Choose in the list your domestic WiFi network If it doesn’t appear, you can refresh network list by re-engaging configuration mode of the plug (red LED = single press on reset button) DO NOT look for the Simu_#### network...
  • Page 19 3. LiveIn installation Configure the Wifi network Auto Configuration Sends network info to LiveIn, LiveIn reboots and joins network Mobile device disconnects from the LiveIn setup network (Simu_####); Simu_#### disappears Mobile device connects to same network as LiveIn Mobile device receives LiveIn broadcast...
  • Page 20 ØJoin the right network and then return on the LiveIn app; auto configuration process will continue. If you know that the network of LiveIn plug is not your default one , don’t wait for the error message and go to your mobile device’s settings to...
  • Page 21 3. LiveIn installation Configure Wifi network– possible error messages Error #4 ØMeans the LiveIn and mobile device are on the same network but can’t find each other A. If LiveIn is solid green, it’s MOST LIKELY a network issue >Wait so that communications are handed >Restart the wizard if problem persists...
  • Page 22 3. LiveIn installation Program the Simu-Hz equipments LiveIn plug ØGive a name to the LiveIn you just configured In a case of a LiveIn system with several plugs, this name will help you to identify each plug Ex. Ground floor, 1st floor Ex. Home, Office...
  • Page 23 Program the Simu-Hz equipments List of your equipments Ø From this screen, you can edit and add Simu-Hz equipment of your choice Ø Each LiveIn plug can contain up to 25 channels 1 channel can contain a device or a group of devices Simu-Hz ØFor a new LiveIn plug, click the + to add a first equipment...
  • Page 24 3. LiveIn installation Program the Simu-Hz equipments Choice of the equipment icon Ø Select the icon for your equipment ØYou have a choice of 11 available icons. From the icon depends on the type of control that you will get (see document "list of compatible devices" for recommendations) Think of the generic icon "other"...
  • Page 25 Ø The first screen recalls the important safety information to the professional who performs the installation of Simu-Hz equipment and LiveIn plug Read the text entirely (scroll down) Accept It is important to read these instructions before programming Simu-Hz equipment on the solution LiveIn...

  • Page 26: Step 1 To 4

    3. LiveIn installation Program the Simu-Hz equipments Step 1 to 4 Ø Swipe through 4 wizard screens, “program” appears on last ØProgramming Simu-Hz equipment is done the same way than a transmitter on a jobsite.
  • Page 27 3. LiveIn installation Program the Simu-Hz equipments Confirm screen Ø This screen allows you to test the operation of the command If the command does not work, click “retry” If the command works well, you can either: 1. Create a group and so pair a new device on the channel (step 1 to 4) 2.

  • Page 28: Livein Installation

    1. Create a new channel 2. Validate and permanently store your device list by pressing the “done” You exit the Simu-Hz programming and access the user mode on “ congratulations screen” If setup process is interrupted before Congrats screen, MUST start from...
  • Page 29 CONTENTS 4. LiveIn use 1- Equipments 1. Important information - safety > Manual operation of equipments 2. Introduction to LiveIn 2- Scenarios 3. LiveIn installation > Manage scenarios 4. LiveIn use > Create 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation > Play manually 6. Troubleshooting guide > Edit > Delete 7.
  • Page 30 4. LiveIn use Manual operation of equipments Ø From the equipments menu, choose the device icon you want to control by clicking on it ØThen select the control command that you want to send by clicking on it Screen is gray time of sending the command...
  • Page 31 ØSuccessively run a sequence of commands on your equipment. Ex : Morning scenario that opens all roller shutters Ex : Evening scenario that closes all roller shutters and turns on lights ØA LiveIn system can handle up to 25 scenarios Edit/ delete a scenario Add a scenario...
  • Page 32 Ex. Scenario evening = Down command on shutter SAM Click “done” to record the scenario Creating scenarios is fundamental so as to use full functionality of LiveIn solution. Indeed, the schedule function use scenarios to program them on a week...
  • Page 33 4. LiveIn use Play manually Ø From the scenario menu, click on the scenario you want to play Remember that you can always automate this scenario using the schedule function...
  • Page 34 4. LiveIn use Edit scenarios Click on to enter in an edit mode Click on the scenario you want to change You can then change this scenario Change its name Add a command (+) Delete a command (drag left / delete)
  • Page 35 4. LiveIn use Delete scenarios Click on to enter in an edit mode Slide left the scenario Confirm the deletion by pressing the delete button that appears Take care that a scenario programmed on a schedule (Pictogram clock appears) will not be deleted directly. You will need first to remove it from schedules...
  • Page 36 4. LiveIn use Manage schedules Edit/ delete a schedule Add a schedule Activate/ deactivate the schedule by clicking on -> Enabled schedule -> Disabled schedule List of customized schedules (up to 25) with : Name Activation time Run days (pink ones)
  • Page 37 4. LiveIn use Create schedules Click + button Give a name to the schedule Define the activation type Type of time -> Fixed one ->Cosmic dawn/ dusk* (with a possible shift+- 120mns) Run days Presence simulation Exit the screen “set time”...
  • Page 38 4. LiveIn use Edit a schedule Click on to enter in an edit mode Click on the schedule you want to change You can change this schedule Change its name Change its run time/days (set) Add a scenario (+) Delete a scenario (drag left / delete)
  • Page 39 4. LiveIn use Delete a schedule Click on to enter in an edit mode Slide left the schedule Confirm the deletion by pressing the delete button that appears...
  • Page 40 Click “Join existing LiveIn” Type the PIN code of LiveIn Then click “done” Then click “OK” Ø The new mobile device now has access to LiveIn installation with the same rights as Welcome screen others LiveIn app You can also use «...
  • Page 41 Ø In main menu, “Edit”, you can do the following modifications : Rename the plug Change PIN code Warning : Only possible in configuration mode Access the list of equipments to Add/change/suppress Simu-Hz equipments of LiveIn Warning : Only for installers Change WiFi network...
  • Page 42 4. LiveIn use Change PIN code of my installation ØPIN code of your LiveIn installation is a 4-digit PIN LiveIn generated automatically when the unit is configured. Any time you change your PIN, ØYou can see it either in the main menu, - « Edit » : PIN you will have to share it with all - «...
  • Page 43 ØThe WiFi network of your installation has been configured when you first install the plug ØThis WiFi network can only be changed in configuration mode of the plug Reset the LiveIn plug Press on the reset button – LED steady red Connect to the WiFi network from the plug (Simu_####) in your mobile device settings.
  • Page 44 ØA LiveIn installation is defined by: - A 4-digit PIN code - A WiFi network Ø To join another LiveIn installation than yours : Connect to the right WiFi network in your mobile device settings. In main menu, click « mobile PIN »...
  • Page 45 4. LiveIn use Update my installation ØLiveIn solution may propose some updates : - Of the application - Of the firmware of the plug ØFor app updates, these ones will be done accordingly your mobile device settings : - Automatically, if the automatic download option "updates" is activated Ex; Apple device...
  • Page 46 4. LiveIn use Change the language of the app ØLiveIn app is available in 6 languages : - FR GB DE NL CZ PL Ø To change the app language: Go to main menu “language” Select the language you wish Wait until this language appears and then exit with “main menu” button...

  • Page 47: Table Of Contents

    PART RESERVED FOR THE INSTALLER CONTENTS 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation 1. Important information - safety 2. Introduction to LiveIn 3. LiveIn installation 1- Add/ edit/ delete Simu-Hz equipments 4. LiveIn use > Understand how it works 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an > Return to the list of equiment installation > Add a channel 6. Troubleshooting guide > Edit a channel...

  • Page 48: Understand How It Works

    ØEach channel consists of a unique address that will be learned in Simu-Hz equipment through the process of pairing prog-prog =>Same as a transmitter ØThe only way to remove the LiveIn from memory of equipment will therefore to do the reverse procedure prog-prog =>Same as a transmitter...
  • Page 49 5. Advanced settings Add/ edit/ delete Simu-Hz equipments > Return to the list of equipments Go to main menu, click « Edit » Click « Hz programming » to go back to the list of your equipments...

  • Page 50: Add A Channel

    > Add a channel Click that is at the bottom of the list of your current equipments Follow the setup wizard For details, see section “programming the Simu-Hz equipment (1st installation) Appuyer sur le bout on de programmatio n de l'émetteur jusq u'à...

  • Page 51: Edit A Channel

    LiveIn/Motor link 1. Opening of the motor memory of the equipment to delete 2. Press“program” LiveIn will delete the existing link with the motor To definitively validate the list of your equipment, press the “done”button.

  • Page 52: Delete A Channel

    LiveIn/Motor link Opening of the motor memory of the equipment to delete Press“program” LiveIn will delete the existing link with the motor Completely erase the channel name To definitively validate the list of your equipment, press the “done”button.
  • Page 53 5. Advanced settings Add a new LiveIn plug Ø A LiveIn installation may contain up to 5 LiveIn plugs ØTo add a new LiveIn plug on your existing installation : Go to main menu, click « Add » You are returned to the configuration wizards (such as at a first installation): 1.
  • Page 54 5. Advanced settings Resetting a LiveIn plug Ø A LiveIn plug can be totally reset that is to say: Erasing data network WiFi, data equipment, scenarios and schedules =>Back in his factory mode WARNING : this reset does not erase LiveIn plug from memory of Simu-Hz equipments to which it was paired 20 seconds ØTo reset a plug that will be reinstalled in the same place: 1.

  • Page 55: Advanced Settings- Upgrade An Installation

    CONTENTS 6. Troubleshooting guide 1- Wifi Network problems 1. Important information - safety > During installation - Auto config screen 2. Introduction to LiveIn 3. LiveIn installation > During use 4. LiveIn use 2- Simu-Hz problems 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation > Failure when pairing 6. Troubleshooting guide > Bad operation when using...
  • Page 56 6. Troubleshooting guide Wifi network problems – Failure on auto configuration screen Problems Visualisation Possible causes Solutions Error on step 3 : Your mobile device is not connected to In your mobile device settings, connect to the same the correct WiFi network WiFi network as the plug and then reenter app Restart the wizard from the beginning and ensure you The WiFi password you typed is wrong type the correct WiFi password in the app...
  • Page 57 Possibles causes Solutions Error when opening the app and connexion to the LiveIn « LiveIn can’t be found » / Could not communicate with In your mobile device settings, connect to LiveIn device » Your mobile device is not connected to...
  • Page 58 Assess how many transmitters/ channels are programmed on the BUT won’t move on motor confirmation screen =>If too many, please delete them to be able to add LiveIn The motor memory is full Simu-Hz motors can record up to 12 transmitters and 3 sensors...
  • Page 59 LiveIn plug is no longer functionnal – status of the LED is not solid green See « wifi troubleshooting » You can check it using another transmitter than LiveIn and see if the motor works well; Motor is no longer functionnal If this is not the case, do maintenance on your motor.

  • Page 60: Other Problems

    I forgot to note the PIN code of my own installation Ø Solution : Reload the LiveIn app to start a new installation Reset the LiveIn plug (Press on the reset button – LED steady red) Connect to the WiFi network from the plug (Simu_####) in your mobile device settings.

  • Page 61: Livein Installation

    CONTENTS 7. Technical specifications 1. Important information - safety 1- LiveIn plug 2. Introduction to LiveIn 3. LiveIn installation 2- Mobile app LiveIn 4. LiveIn use 5. Advanced settings– upgrade an installation 3- LiveIn solution features 6. Troubleshooting guide 7. Technical specifications...
  • Page 62 Protection rating IP20: indoor use only Radio frequency WiFi: 2.4 GHz. 802.11 b & 802.11 g protocols. Simu Hz 433.42 MHz - Transmission frequency band: 433.050 MHz – 434.790 MHz F: 433.420 MHz - Maximum power transmitted: ERP < 10 mW...
  • Page 63 7. Technical specifications Mobile app LiveIn Free app available on Distribution countries •Access to the Simu Services is limited to some countries such as France, Germany or Belgium. See the terms of service and the updated list of countries of availability on www.simu.com...
  • Page 64 (up to 5 plugs possible per system) Max number of scenarios Max number of schedules Radio range 200 m in free field 20 m through 2 reinforced concrete walls Compatible devices Simu-Hz motors and receivers (see list of compatible devices at ww.simu.com)
  • Page 65 7. Technical specifications SIMU hereby declares that the ‘LiveIn’ device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/35/EU and 2014/53/EU. A declaration of conformity is available at the internet address: www.simu.fr - Valid in the EU and Switzerland.

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