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Product manual │ 27.01.2022
ABB-free@home
®
flex
Control element flex, 1-gang, wireless
62711-WL-500
Control element flex, 2-gang, wireless
62721-WL-500
Branding -- Release 2018-01-01

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  • Page 1 Product manual │ 27.01.2022 ABB-free@home ® flex Control element flex, 1-gang, wireless 62711-WL-500 Control element flex, 2-gang, wireless 62721-WL-500 Branding -- Release 2018-01-01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Notes on the instruction manual ........................3 Design lines ............................3 Safety ................................4 Information and symbols used ......................4 Intended use ............................5 Improper use ............................5 Target group / Qualifications of personnel ..................6 2.4.1 Operation .............................
  • Page 3: Notes On The Instruction Manual

    If you pass the device on, also pass on this manual along with it. ABB accepts no liability for any failure to observe the instructions in this manual. If you require additional information or have questions about the device, please contact ABB or visit our Internet site at: www.BUSCH-JAEGER.com...
  • Page 4: Safety

    However, residual hazards remain. Read and adhere to the safety instructions to prevent hazards of this kind. ABB accepts no liability for any failure to observe the safety instructions. Information and symbols used The following Instructions point to particular hazards involved in the use of the device or provide...
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Each use not listed in Chapter 2.2 “Intended use“ on page 5 is deemed improper use and can lead to personal injury and damage to property. ABB is not liable for damages caused by use deemed contrary to the intended use of the device. The associated risk is borne exclusively by the user/operator.
  • Page 6: Target Group / Qualifications Of Personnel

    Safety Target group / Qualifications of personnel 2.4.1 Operation No special qualifications are needed to operate the device. 2.4.2 Installation, commissioning and maintenance Installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device must only be carried out by trained and properly qualified electrical installers. The electrical installer must have read and understood the manual and follow the instructions provided.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Safety instructions Danger - Electric voltage! Electric voltage! Risk of death and fire due to electric voltage of 100 … 240 V. Dangerous currents flow through the body when coming into direct or indirect contact with live components. This can result in electric shock, burns or even death.
  • Page 8: Information On Protection Of The Environment

    Information on protection of the environment Information on protection of the environment Environment Consider the protection of the environment! Used electric and electronic devices must not be disposed of with domestic waste. – The device contains valuable raw materials which can be recycled. Therefore, dispose of the device at the appropriate collecting depot.
  • Page 9: Setup And Function

    [4] Rocker (1gang or 2gang, with or without icons) ® ® ABB-free@home flex touch control devices are of modular design. The ABB-free@home flex control element is attached to the flex insert (actuator). The functions of the mounted device are determined by the combination of the touch control element and the actuator.
  • Page 10: Possible Combinations

    ABB-free@home flex Possible combinations ® The interface between the ABB-free@home flex touch control element and the actuators is standardized. All touch control elements can be combined with all actuators. This allows the desired switching and touch functions to be implemented. However, not all combinations are practical.
  • Page 11: Overview Of Types

    ■ dimmer or blind insert can call up light values or hanging positions. ® ® The following ABB flexTronics inserts (actuators) can be combined with the ABB-free@home flex control elements: Article number / Device Application Product name Application in old installations in locations where an N-busbar is not available.
  • Page 12 Setup and function 64851 U-500 Switching and dimming of lighting systems LED dimmer insert 2-wire connection (neutral busbar is not ■ flex, 1gang required, but can be connected as an option) 64831 U-500 Control of roof windows, roller blinds, blinds and Blind insert flex, 1 awnings gang...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data ABB-free@home ® flexTouch control element Designation Value Degree of protection IP20 Temperature range -5 °C - +45 °C Storage temperature -25 °C - +70 °C free@home wireless (IEEE 802.15.4) ■ Transmission protocol Bluetooth low energy ■...
  • Page 14: Connection, Installation / Mounting

    Connection, installation / mounting Connection, installation / mounting Requirements for the electrician Danger - Electric voltage! Install the device only if you have the necessary electrical engineering knowledge and experience. Incorrect installation endangers your life and that of the user of the electrical ■...
  • Page 15: Mounting / Dismantling

    Purely surface mounting ■ If a flush-mounted installation is not desired or not possible, the flush-mounted inserts can also be mounted in surface-mounted housings for flush-mounted inserts. All ABB flexTronics ® / ABB-free@home ® flexdevices are mounted or disassembled the same way.
  • Page 16 Connection, installation / mounting 1. Mount and connect flush-mounted device inserts. – Circuit diagrams, see chapter 6.3 “Electrical connection“ on page 17. 2. Plug the sensor or control element together with the cover frame onto the flush-mounted device insert. – The device combination is mounted.
  • Page 17: Electrical Connection

    Connection, installation / mounting Electrical connection Connection e-contact insert flex, 1-gang Fig. 3: Connection e-contact insert flex, 1-gang N-busbar is optional Connection Relay insert flex, 1 gang Fig. 4: Connection Relay insert flex, 1 gang Connection Relay insert flex, 2 gang Fig.
  • Page 18 Connection, installation / mounting Connection LED dimmer insert flex, 1gang Fig. 6: Connection LED dimmer insert flex, 1gang [1] Optional connection of standard push-buttons, e.g. 2020 US/500 Connection Blind insert flex, 1 gang Fig. 7: Connection Blind insert flex, 1 gang [1] Optional connection of standard push-buttons, e.g.
  • Page 19: Case Studies

    Connection, installation / mounting Case studies Lighting circuit with sub Fig. 8: Lighting circuit with sub [1] Main: Relay insert flex, 1 gang with Control element flex, 1gang [2] Optional standard push-button Connection of 2020 US/500, for example. [3] Sub: Sub-insert flex with Control element flex, 1gang The circuit can be extended with a maximum of nine additional subs.
  • Page 20: Commissioning

    Special measures for commissioning are not required. The ABB-free@home ® flex device is ready for operation directly after connection and assembly. ® The function of the respective device depends on the combination of ABB flexTronics insert and ABB-free@home ® flex control element.
  • Page 21: Expansion Stages (Operating Modes)

    Individual control – Stand-alone operation of the devices ® – The configuration and control is carried out via Bluetooth with the ABB-free@home Next per smartphone or tablet Fig. 9: Example of individual control – Individual control of blind and lighting with a single control element. The different functions are implemented via smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 22 ABB- ® free@home App Next. For this the registration at https://mybuildings.abb.com and the coupling of the smartphone are necessary. Up to 32 devices can be linked with each other within the room control via a wireless mesh ■...
  • Page 23 Commissioning Home automation ® – The room control can be expanded with the available hardware ABB-free@home flex for the entire home automation. – The ABB-free@home ® System Access Point is the central control element of the home automation. Fig. 11: Example of home automation ®...
  • Page 24: Parameters

    Commissioning Parameters 7.2.1 Switching Fig. 12: Parameters of rocker Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │24...
  • Page 25 Commissioning Under the rocker settings you can view information about the device name and positions of the device. You can also configure the areas described in the following. Pos. Description Sensor configuration The sensor is blocked by activating the checkbox. Further configuration is not possible. Links Under "Links"...
  • Page 26 Commissioning Parameters Notice: Please observe that the automatically created time profile for the day/night switchover is activated. LED switch-on brightness, night [%] The brightness of the sensor LED for the night can be specified with the sliding controller or input in the text field. Notice: Please observe that the automatically created time profile for the day/night...
  • Page 27 Commissioning Fig. 13: Parameter extension unit Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │27...
  • Page 28 Commissioning Under the extension unit settings you can view information about the device name and positions of the device. You can also configure the settings described in the following. Pos. Description Sensor configuration The sensor is blocked by activating the checkbox. Further configuration is not possible. Links Under "Links"...
  • Page 29 Commissioning Fig. 14: Actuator parameters Under the actuator settings you can configure the settings described in the following. Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │29...
  • Page 30 Commissioning Pos. Description Device name An independent designation for the device can be allocated via the text field. Position By tapping on the drop-down menu you can assign a position to the device in the building structure you defined (e.g. assignment to a room on a certain floor). Links Via this function you can also see for which devices a link has been created.
  • Page 31 Commissioning Heating mode ■ For operating a heat-based automatic single-room control. The temperature is regulated to the setpoint value defined in the parameter. Cooling mode ■ For operating a cooling-based automatic single-room control. The temperature is regulated to the setpoint value defined in the parameter. Additional heating stage ■...
  • Page 32: Dimming

    Commissioning 7.2.2 Dimming Fig. 15: Parameters of rocker Under the rocker settings you can view information about the device name and positions of the device. You can also configure the areas described in the following. Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │32...
  • Page 33 Commissioning Pos. Description Links Under "Links" you can create or delete links. You can also see for which devices a link was created. A difference is made between links of channels and scenes. A list opens when tapping the plus icon in front of the channel or scene. Create the ■...
  • Page 34 Commissioning Parameters Notice: Please observe that the automatically created time profile for the day/night switchover is activated. LED switch-on brightness, night [%] The brightness of the sensor LED for the night can be specified with the sliding controller or input in the text field. Notice: Please observe that the automatically created time profile for the day/night...
  • Page 35 Commissioning Fig. 16: Parameters of sub Under the sub settings you can view information about the device name and positions of the device. You can also configure the settings described in the following. Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │35...
  • Page 36 Commissioning Pos. Description Links Under "Links" you can create or delete links. You can also see for which devices a link was created. A difference is made between links of channels and scenes. A list opens when tapping the plus icon in front of the channel or scene. Create the ■...
  • Page 37 Commissioning Fig. 17: Actuator parameters Under the actuator settings you can configure the settings described in the following. Pos. Description Device name An independent designation for the device can be allocated via the text field. Position By tapping on the drop-down menu you can assign a position to the device in the building structure you defined (e.g.
  • Page 38 Commissioning Authorizations Menu item "Authorizations" is used to specify whether a user with installer authorization is required for the configuration of the actuator. In addition, you can nevertheless assign users with read rights the authorization to switch this actuator. Function The current function of the actuator is displayed via menu item "Function".
  • Page 39: Blind

    Commissioning 7.2.3 Blind Fig. 18: Parameters of rocker Under the rocker settings you can view information about the device name and positions of the device. You can also configure the areas described in the following. Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │39...
  • Page 40 Commissioning Pos. Description Links Under the "Links", you can create, delete or edit links. You can also see for which devices a link was created. A difference is made between links of channels and scenes. A list opens when tapping the plus icon in front of the channel or scene. Create the ■...
  • Page 41 Commissioning Fig. 19: Parameter actuator Under the actuator settings, you can configure the areas described below. Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │41...
  • Page 42 Commissioning Pos. Description Device name The text field can be used to assign your own designation for the device. Position By tapping the drop-down menu, you can assign the device a position in the building structure you have defined (e.g. assignment to a room on a specific floor). Incoming pairings You can use this function to connect the actuator with a function of an extension unit and a rocker.
  • Page 43 Commissioning Blind actuator functions Blind actuators are used for numerous applications. They can, for example, control a roller blind motor, a motorized roof window or an awning. Each channel of a free@home blind actuator can be optimized for one of these applications via the "Function" parameter [4]. Depending on the type of actuator selected, a distinction is made between the displayed icon and the function: Behavior...
  • Page 44: Operation

    General control and display functions Three different operating modes are available depending on the selected expansion stage. Push-button switch mode / local operation ■ ® Operation via the ABB-free@home App Next and Bluetooth ■ Operation via the System Access Point ■...
  • Page 45 Operation Room control - Operation via the ABB-free@home ® App Next and Bluetooth – Operation with mobile device or tablet via Bluetooth connection. – In this operating mode access is established to an individual device or to the entire mesh network via the ABB-free@home ®...
  • Page 46 Operation LED status display Display Function Continuous on or off Light for orientation or off Error, e.g. overload, defective load, excess temperature Flashes (0.5 sec. on, 0.5 sec. off) Alarm, e.g. message of weather station Flashes fast Firmware update of the FM insert (0.25 sec.
  • Page 47: Push-Button Procedures

    Operation Push-button procedures: 8.2.1 Restore factory settings 1. De-energize the free@home wireless device. Alternative: Pull off the control element of the device. 2. Keep the button at the bottom left pressed. 3. Switch the device on again. Alternative: Plug on the control element while keeping the button on the bottom left pressed and keep it pressed.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Caution! - Risk of damaging the device! When spraying on cleaning agents, these can enter the device through ■ crevices. – Do not spray cleaning agents directly onto the device. Aggressive cleaning agents can damage the surface of the device. ■...
  • Page 49: Notes

    Notes Notes Product manual 2CKA001473B5285 │49...
  • Page 50: Index

    Index Index Mounting possibilities ........16 Blind ............40 Notes ............50 Notes on the instruction manual ......4 Case studies ..........20 Cleaning ............. 49 Commissioning ..........21 Operation ..........7, 21, 45 Connection, installation / mounting ....15 Overview of types ..........
  • Page 51 Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH A member of the ABB Group Freisenbergstraße 2 58513 Lüdenscheid www.BUSCH-JAEGER.com info.bje@de.abb.com Central sales service: Tel.: +49 2351 956-1600 Fax: +49 2351 956-1700 Copyright © 2022 Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH All rights reserved...

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