Gira 5178 Series Operating Instructions

Operating instructions
KNX RF wall transmitter
2-gang 5178 ..
Gira
Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Elektro-Installations-
Systeme
Industriegebiet Mermbach
Dahlienstrasse
42477 Radevormwald
P.O. Box 12 20
42461 Radevormwald
Germany
Tel +49 (0)21 95 - 602-0
Fax +49 (0)21 95 - 602-191
www.gira.de
info@gira.de
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Safety information
Serious injury, fire or damage to property
possible. Read and observe these instruc-
tions completely.
Wireless transmission uses a non-exclu-
sive transmission path and is therefore not
suitable for applications in the security
technology sector such as emergency-off
or emergency calls.
These instructions are an integral compo-
nent of the product and must remain with
the end customer.
Battery safety instructions
This device or its accessories are supplied
with button cell batteries.
DANGER! Batteries can be swallowed.
This can lead directly to death by suffoca-
tion. Dangerous substances can cause
severe internal burns leading to death
within 2 hours.
Keep new and used batteries away from chil-
dren.
Do not use any devices on which the battery
compartment cannot be closed reliably, and
keep them away from children.
If you suspect that a battery has been swa-
llowed or is in any orifice of the body, seek
medical attention immediately.
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WARNING! Improper handling of batteries
may result in an explosion, fire or burns
due to leakage.
Do not heat batteries or throw batteries into
fires.
Do not reverse the polarity, short-circuit or
recharge batteries.
Do not deform or disassemble batteries.
Only replace batteries with the same or equi-
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valent type.
Remove flat batteries immediately and dis-
pose of them in an environmentally sound
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manner.
Device components (Figure 1–
4)
1 Rockers
2 Wireless module
3 Holding frame
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4 Cover frame
5 Base plate
6 Adhesive points
7 Adhesive film (cut to size if necessary)
8 Starting point for levering out
9 Programming LED
10KNX LED
11Programming button
12USB connection
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Function
System information
This device is a product for the KNX system
and complies with the KNX guidelines. Detai-
led specialist knowledge acquired in KNX tra-
ining courses is required to understand the
system.
The function of the device depends on the
software. Detailed information regarding sof-
Electrical devices may only be
installed and connected by a qual-
ified electrician.
tware versions and their range of functions as
well as the software itself can be found in the
manufacturer's product database.
The device is compatible with KNX Data
Secure. KNX Data Secure provides protection
from the manipulation of building automa-
tion, and can be configured within the ETS
project. Detailed specialist knowledge is
required. For secure start-up, a device certifi-
cate is required, which has been applied to
the device.
Device planning, installation and start up all
use ETS, version
5.7.7 or higher.
The range of a wireless system depends on
various external factors. This range can be
optimised by the ideal choice of the installa-
tion site.
Materials Penetration
Wood, plaster, approx. 90%
plasterboard
Brick, pressboard approx. 70%
Reinforced con- approx. 30%
crete
Metal, metal mesh approx. 10%
Rain, snow approx. 1 to 40%
Intended use
- Wireless transmitter that communicates on
the basis of the KNX RF standard.
- Installation on device box in compliance
with DIN 49073 or on smooth, flat surfaces
using screws or adhesive bonding.
Operation
Transmitting wireless telegrams
Press rocker/button to send a wireless tele-
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gram.
Assembly
To achieve good transmission quality, ensure
a sufficient distance to possible sources of
interference, e.g. metal surfaces, microwave
ovens, hi-fi systems, TV sets, ballasts and
electronic transformers.
Adhesive mounting (Figure 1)
Ensure that the surface is clean, free of gre-
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ase and able to bear the load.
Apply the adhesive film (7) beforehand in
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the case of transparent surfaces.
Apply adhesive points (6) to the surface or
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to the adhesive film (7) in the case of
transparent surfaces.
Press the base plate (5) firmly onto the ad-
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hesive points (6).
Push the battery into the wireless module
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(2) using your finger.
Push the cover frame (4) onto the base pla-
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te (5).
Fit the holding frame (3) onto the cover
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frame (4).
Note: A higher contact pressure is required
for initial installation.
Press the wireless module (2) into the hol-
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ding frame (3).
Fit the rockers (1).
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