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MECps MECps640 KNX Line/Area Coupler/Repeater with integrated 640 mA KNX Power Supply Technical and Application Description...
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Also, the subline can be reset on button press. Using the TP Coupler application, MECps640 can be used as KNX TP line coupler to connect different TP Lines, Areas and Segments. Telegram filtering is accomplished according to the installation place in the hierarchy (Physical[ly addressed] Telegrams) and according to the built in filter tables for group communication (Group [oriented] Telegrams).
MECps Product Description Front Panel Figure 1: Front View Table 1: Front Panel Elements LEDs Buttons / Connectors State 1 (Main line) Supply Voltage Terminals State 2 (Subline) Function Button Telegram Traffic KNX TP (Main Line) Programming Button Telegram Traffic KNX TP (Subline) KNX TP Main Line Connector Group Address Routing* KNX TP Subline Connector...
MECps Product Description LED Indication Following overview table gives a description of the LED display during normal operation. Table 2: LEDs Colors Number Color Explanation / Range green Main Line OK State 1 (Main line) orange Manual Function active KNX bus reset of subline green Subline OK / Output current <...
MECps Product Description LED Indication of Special Functions The LED display during an active special function is described here. Table 3: LED Status Display for Manual Function Number LED Color Comment State 1 (Main line) orange State 2 (Subline) green Group Address green: filter...
MECps Product Description Commissioning Please note for commissioning with default settings: • All telegrams are blocked because the filter table is not defined • The Manual Function switch-off time is 60 min • Individual Address is 15.15.0 Figure 2: Connection Scheme Please also read chapter 1.5 Important Notes before putting the device into operation.
MECps Product Description Important Notes Please read carefully before first use and installation: 1.5.1 Installation and Commissioning • In the case of damage (at storage, transport) no repairs may be carried out by unauthorized persons • After connection to the KNX bus system, the device works with its default settings •...
Product Description Feature Summary • MECps640 favorably replaces two devices, a TP line coupler and a KNX Power Supply. • For adding a new line to an existing system only one device is necessary. • The ultra-slim MECps640 unit has only 2 modules (36 mm).
Operational Description Operational Description In KNX network installations, MECps640 supplies the KNX TP line that is connected as subline and simultaneously, can be used as line coupler or line repeater. Depending on the selected application, MECps640 operates with its default settings after connecting to mains supply.
Irrespective of in which line it is processed, any received telegram is routed. Line repeaters make no use of a filter table. If a telegram is routed by MECps640 without receiving the corresponding acknowledgement, i.e. due to a missing receiver or to a transmission error, the telegram will be repeated up to three times (depending on the ETS setting).
Address of an area coupler (x.0.0, 1≤ x ≤15). In ETS up to 15 areas can be defined. If MECps640 is used in a KNX system for both purposes, it is necessary to ensure that the MECps640 used as a line coupler has a line coupler address assigned from a free addressing area.
MECps Operational Description 2.3.2 KNX Topology Up to 15 lines can be connected to an area line, shortly called Area. Up to 64 bus devices find place on the same line. With usage of line repeaters, such line can be extended to 255 bus devices having four line segments forming the single KNX TP line.
MECps Operational Description Programming 2.4.1 Programming Button To download Individual Address and/or ETS application, the Programming Mode must be activated. Successive pressing the Programming Button switches Programming Mode on and off. LED 7 lighting red indicates Programming Mode is active. 2.4.2 Individual Address Assignment To make a download and configure the device, an interface connection (IP, USB) to the KNX...
The Function Button activates MECps640´s special functions. Manual Function and Factory Reset can be activated. Device settings of MECps640 can be reset to manufacturer default values with the Factory Reset function. The status of an active special function is indicated by the LED display (see chapter LED Indication of Special Functions).
MECps Operational Description 2.5.3 Factory Reset A long press (≈ 15 sec) of the Function Button soon followed by a short press (≈ 3 sec) executes the Factory Reset. After the first press, the LED display lights like described in Table 5: LED Status Display for Factory Reset after first Button Press.
MECps ETS Database Parameters Coupler ETS Database Parameters Coupler All screen shots are related to the MECps640 database R1-0 in ETS5. General Figure 8: General Tab Parameters Table 7: General Tab Parameter Settings Settings ETS Parameter Comment [Factory Default] disabled...
MECps ETS Database Parameters Coupler Main Line Setting “transmit all” is intended only for testing use. Please do not use for normal operation. If the parameter “Send confirmation on own telegrams” is set to “yes”, MECip-Sec systematically sends an ACK on any own routed telegram. For example, since repeaters do not use filter tables, it is useful to have an ACK sent along with routed telegrams.
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MECps ETS Database Parameters Coupler Settings ETS Parameter Comment [Factory Default] transmit all • Physical telegrams are all routed. (not recommended) • Physical telegrams are all blocked. Physical telegrams block • Depending on the Individual Address filter Physical telegrams are routed. [filter] After main line transmission error (e.g.
Setting “transmit all” is intended only for testing use. Please do not use for normal operation. If the parameter “Send confirmation on own telegrams” is set to “yes”, MECps640 systematically sends an ACK on any own routed telegram. For example, since repeaters do not use filter tables, it is useful to have an ACK sent along with routed telegrams.
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• Telegrams sent out to the subline are Send confirmation on confirmed by added ACK. own telegrams [no] • No ACK confirmation. allow Configuration If blocked an ETS download to the block from subline MECps640 can occur only via main line. [allow] - 22 -...
MECps ETS Database Parameters Repeater ETS Database Parameters Repeater All screen shots are related to the MECps640 database file R1-0 in ETS5. General Figure 11: General Tab Parameters Table 10: General Tab Parameter Settings Settings ETS Parameter Comment [Factory Default]...
Setting “transmit all” is intended only for testing use. Please do not use for normal operation. If the parameter “Send confirmation on own telegrams” is set to “yes”, MECps640 systematically sends an ACK on any own routed telegram. For example, since repeaters do not use filter tables, it is useful to have an ACK sent along with routed telegrams.
MECps ETS Database Parameters Repeater Subline Setting “transmit all” is intended only for testing use. Please do not use for normal operation. Figure 13: Subline Tab Parameters Table 12: Subline (KNX TP) Tab Parameter Settings Settings ETS Parameter Comment [Factory Default] route: all telegrams are routed.
MECps State of Delivery State of Delivery Default Factory Settings Table 13: Default Factory Setting General Individual Address 15.15.0 Main line Group telegrams (main group 0…13) filter (filter table is empty) Group telegrams (main group 14…31) route all Physical telegrams filter Physical: Repetition if errors on main line up to 3 repetitions...
MECps State of Delivery Technical Datasheet Marking/Design MECps640 Mains voltage 230 V AC ±15 % @ 50 Hz Leakage loss 0.9 W (open-circuited) Leakage loss 4.4 W (normal operation) Power consumption 23.2 W (normal operation) Power consumption 39.2 W (max., overload) Mains failure >...
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MECps State of Delivery In compliance with directives 2014/35/EU (LVD), 2014/30/EU (EMC), CE Marking 2011/65/EU (RoHS) EN50581, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3, EN61558-1, EN61558-2-16, Standards EN IEC 63044-5-1, EN IEC 63044-5-2, EN IEC 63044-5-3 Housing color Plastic PA66 housing, grey H = 90 mm, W = 36 mm (2 modules), D = 71 mm Housing dimensions 64 mm Mounting depth...
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MECps State of Delivery 5.3 Technical Drawings All dimensions shown here are specified in mm. Space consumption on a DIN rail is 2 modules at 18 mm. Figure 14: Dimension drawings - 29 -...