Update window contact and presence detector function. For all models: Update with wiring and protection information New S-Mode objects for Economy setpoint Oct 2012 Added RDF600…family 22 Jun 2010 First edition 4 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Fan start delay ü ü ü Room temperature: S-Mode object Economy heating ü ü ü setpoint Room temperature: S-Mode object Economy cooling ü ü ü setpoint 5 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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The communication objects of the RDF KNX thermostats work partly in S-Mode, partly in LTE Mode, and partly in both. These objects are described accordingly. A list of the parameters is shown in section 3.13. 8 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
The relevant application is selected and activated during commissioning using one of the following tools: · Synco ACS · ETS · Local DIP switch and HMI 9 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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· "Purge" function together with 2-port valve in a 2-pipe changeover system. · Reminder to clean fan filters (adjust with P62). · Floor heating temperature limitation. · Reload factory settings for commissioning and control parameters. 10 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
KNX TP1 (RF function is not available on the room thermostats). To make the integration, the ETS engineering tool is required. 11 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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Room controllers Room unit for RXB room controllers Desigo, Apogee and The RDF KNX devices can be integrated into the Siemens building automation and third-party systems control systems (BACS) Desigo / Apogee or into 3rd-party systems. For integration, either S-Mode (group addressing) or individual addressing can be used.
Electrical actuator, 3-position SAS31… 4581 *) The documents can be downloaded from http://siemens.com/bt/download. Note: For the maximal number of actuators in parallel, refer to information in the data sheets of the selected actuators and to this list, depending on which value is lower: ·...
Note: correct group addresses need to be downloaded as well to display the time of day on the room thermostat (see Synco Knowledge Base - KB771). 14 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
– "Window state" is sent to the RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB via bus, e.g. from a KNX switch *) Note: *) Refer to chapter 3.2.1 for detail regarding the operating mode switchover contact (RDF301...), window contact (RDF600KN…) and presence detector (RDF600KN…). 15 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Economy mode and the local HMI (keys) is locked. Upon occupancy, the thermostat returns to the previous operating mode set by the hotel guests. 16 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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· If a time schedule via bus is available, then the Comfort mode can be temporarily extended (see below). à à à · Switching manually between 3 modes. à à 17 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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Important: When Time-switch goes to Eco but Presence detector is still active, the operating mode keeps in Comfort mode until the Presence detector is inactive. Note: 18 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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If the operating mode is changed via bus during vacancy, the change is not based on detection, e.g. front desk can set the operating mode to Comfort after guests check in. 19 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
– Lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00 (Pre-Comfort). The substitution (parameter P88) for Pre-Comfort via bus is set on the thermostats as follows: – Room 1: Comfort (1) – Room 2: Economy (0). 20 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Use control parameters P11 and P12 to adjust the Economy mode setpoints. Economy mode The heating setpoint is factory-set to 15 °C, and the cooling setpoint to 30 °C. 25 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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The Economy setpoints are accessible at the service level (P11, P12); the Protection setpoints at the expert level (P65, P66). 26 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
3) S-Mode: the last intervention wins, either S-Mode input or local operation. The current setpoint (used by the thermostat for temperature control) is available on the bus for use in the central control unit. Current setpoint 27 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
· ETS The tools provide the applications described in section 3.4.1. For universal applications (chilled ceiling, etc.) and compressor applications, refer to section 3.6.6 and section 3.6.7. 28 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Note : On RDF301 and RDF301.50, it is recommended that the fan is running in deadzone, i.e. P60=0, or using a return air- or external temperature sensor. 29 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
(QAA32), or external return air temperature sensor (QAH11.1) connected to multifunctional input X1 or X2. Inputs X1 or X2 must be commissioned accordingly. See section 3.9. 32 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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Up to 26 °C for long-time presence, up to 28 °C for short-time presence. Bath rooms: Up to 28 °C for long-time presence, up to 30 °C for short-time presence. 33 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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3 seconds. If "Auto lock" is configured, the thermostat will automatically lock the buttons 10 / 20 seconds after the last adjustment (RDF301... / RDF600KN…). 34 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
/ cooling sensor or remote switch ("main and secondary" application), see section 3.6.5. For the relation between setpoints and sequences, see section 3.6.8. 35 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
Function will be terminated by any operation on the thermostat With all other commands, the thermostat behaves like in Auto mode, i.e. heating or cooling according to demand. 36 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
· The diagrams only show the PI thermostat’s proportional part. Notes: · For the fan sequence see section 3.8. Setting the sequence and the control outputs Refer to section 3.4, section 3.6.1 and section 3.7. 38 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
If "Enable electric heater" input is used via bus, then the function must not be assigned to a local input X1 or X2. Caution An electric heater must always be protected by a safety limit thermostat! 39 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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· For better temperature control performance with 2-pos electric heater, we suggest to set the switching differential heating (P30) to 1K. Setting the sequence and the control outputs Refer to section 3.4, section3.6.1, and section 3.7. 40 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Output Y11 provides the OPEN command, and Y21 the CLOSE command to the 3-position control signal 3-position actuator. The factory setting for the actuator's running time is 150 seconds. It can be 46 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Control outputs need to be set via ACS in this case. Note: In the tool, the parameter is called "Output Y1 / Y2", not Y11 / Y2. 47 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
(SDH/SDC) via a look-up table. T[°C] Room temperature Room temperature setpoint Fan speed Control command "Valve" T[癈 ] Switching differential "Heating" Switching differential "Cooling" Cool Dead zone 48 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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· Fan does not run in the dead zone (P15=0), · Fan runs at low speed in Heating and Cooling mode (P15=1) · Fan runs at low speed in Cooling mode only (P15=2). 49 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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To let the heating / cooling coil reach its temperature, the fan start can be delayed (RDF600KN…) by a time period set via parameter P67. This function (via parameter P67) is not implemented into RDF600KN, Note: RDF600KN/VB SW version < V1.8. 50 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
X1, X2. See also section 3.2.1. Dew point Digital input for a dew point sensor to detect monitor condensation. Cooling is stopped if condensation occurs. 51 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB SW version < V1.8 works like RDF301… with the operating mode switchover contact as window contact or presence detector. For more detailed information, refer to section 3.4. 52 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
When power returns, the thermostat reloads this data and continues to work in the same conditions as before. 53 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
Boiler Heat distr zone 1 Heat distr zone 1 Heat demand Heat demand Sensor Outside temperature zone 31 Outside temperature zone 31 Outside temperature Outside temperature 54 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
"Subzone" of "Geographical zone" is fix 1 (not adjustable). The device will send and receive LTE communication signals only if the zone address is valid (not OSV = out of service). 55 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
· This type of application can analogously be applied to refrigeration distribution Note: zones. · If no 2-pipe fan coil is used, heat and refrigeration demand signals are sent simultaneously to the primary plant. 57 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
BACS to provide the required heating or cooling energy. Cooling output primary An example for LTE Mode is described in section 3.11.4. In S-Mode, the current state signals of the control outputs are available. 58 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Fault transmission This has no impact on the local display of faults. After a timeout of 48 hours, the sending of faults will automatically be enabled again. 59 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
Display for indication while pressing buttons. RDF301.50…, RDF600KN/S has 2 switching groups with a pair of button each, which must be configured via ETS. Commissioning of switching groups (ETS) 60 / 92 Siemens………………………RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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A long pulse (>3 s) saves the actual position of all actuators involved as adjusted previously; "SAVE" is displayed, the new scene is sent on the bus. Note: If commissioned as inactive, then pressing the buttons has no effect. 61 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
The same function is also available via local multifunctional input X1/X2 (parameter P38, P40). Only one input source must be used, either local input X1/X2 or KNX bus. 63 / 92 Siemens…………………….RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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The outside temperature measured by a KNX sensor can be displayed on the thermostat, if parameter P07 "Additional user information" is set = 2 (outside temperature). 64 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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The Economy setpoint is stored in EEPROM. The service life of the EEPROM depends on the number of write cycles. Never write this communication object cyclically. 65 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
The factory setting for the control parameters can be reloaded via parameter P71, by changing the value to "ON", and confirming by pressing buttons + and – simultaneously. The display shows "8888" during reload. 67 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
· The RDF KNX thermostats (without ETS parameter download) require version ETS3f or higher. Connecting a KNX tool Connecting a KNX commissioning / operating tool to the RDF is described in section 4.2. 68 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
ü OFF time minimum 2-pos 1 min. 1...20 min output ü ü Purge time OFF: Not active P38, P40 1…5 min: Active with selected duration 70 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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On RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB SW < V1.8, setting range 0…8 On RDF301 and RDF301.50, it is recommended that the fan is running in deadzone, i.e. P60=0, or using a return air- or external temperature sensor. 71 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
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CLO = output Y21 forced closing This parameter can only be quit when the setting is back at "---". Press buttons + and – simultaneously to escape. 72 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
· When a KNX bus power supply is connected on the line with communicating thermostats and Synco controller, the internal KNX power supply of the Synco controllers must be switched off. 73 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
Connect the Synco ACS or ETS tools to the KNX bus cable at any point for commissioning: ACS and ETS require an interface: – Ethernet/LAN KNX interface (e.g. Siemens N148 / N146 / N152) – OCI702 USB-KNX interface Note: An external KNX bus power supply is required if an RDF is connected directly to a tool (ACS or ETS) via KNX interface.
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Each device has a unique KNX serial number inside the front panel. An additional sticker with the same KNX serial number is enclosed in the packaging box. This sticker is intended for installers for documentation purposes. 75 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
Go to parameter setting mode "Expert then press – again >3 seconds level", diagnostics and test Press operating mode button and "+" Enter (KNX) programming mode simultaneously for 6 seconds 76 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
European Directive and may not be disposed of as domestic garbage. · Dispose of the device through channels provided for this purpose. · Comply with all local and currently applicable laws and regulations. 77 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
· The ETS version 3f or higher can be used to assign the communication objects Note: to group addresses (S-Mode). · The ETS4 or higher can be used to download the application and parameters. 78 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
ACS. For more information, refer to the ACS online help. Setting RDF KNX parameters is only supported by ACS Version 5.11 or Note! STOP higher. 79 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
The application and control parameters can be adjusted and downloaded. Column Line no. contains the parameter number as shown in the parameter table. Refer to section 3.13, control parameters. 80 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure...
To change a control parameter, select Popcard, then Settings. · Make sure you have logged on with sufficient access right Note: · Only control parameter can be changed, no application! 81 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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ACS offers plant diagrams for easy monitoring and operation of the thermostat. Plant diagram in ACS To start this application, select Applications, then Pant diagram. 82 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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– Control sequence: Auto c/o (P01 = 3) – Fan operation: Not disabled (P52 <> 0) – Fan operation: Disabled (P52 = 0) * Not applicable for RDF301 and RDF301.50. 83 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
The application cannot be displayed in the form of text, instead a number is used: (Parameter Plant type on menu Basic setting): 0 = no application 1 = 2-pipe 2 = 2-pipe and electric heater 4 = 4-pipe 84 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
KNX bus Interface type KNX, TP1-64 (electrically isolated) Bus current RDF301... 20 mA RDF600KN… 5 mA Bus topology: See KNX Manual (see section 1.2 "Reference documents") 89 / 92 Siemens………………..RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...
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RAL 9004 black Weight without / with packaging RDF301... 0.240 kg / 0.320 kg RDF600KN… 0.150 kg / 0.220 kg The documents can be downloaded from http://siemens.com/bt/download 90 / 92 Siemens RDF301, RDF301.50..., RDF600KN, RDF600KN/VB, RDF600KN/S Basic Documentation CE1P3171en Smart Infrastructure 2020-02-21...