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Summary of Contents for PROKNX realKNX proServ
- Page 1 User guide: realKNX installation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A. Visualisation server ......................7 A.1. proServ ........................7 Presentation ........................7 II. Connection ........................7 III. Physical address .......................7 ETS database ......................8 V. Application ETS ......................8 a. KNX-proServ setting IP....................8 b. Selection of zones.....................9 c. Zone X ........................10 Global Functions ....................11 e. Passwords for Profiles ....................12 URL Schemes ......................13 Sonos system (with realKNX Server) ...............13 a. - Page 3 a. Presentation ......................22 b. Connection ......................22 c. Snips Configuration for Snips ..................22 III. Aragon........................23 a. Presentation ......................23 b. Connection ......................23 c. Snips configuration for Snips ..................23 Detailed functional description realKNX Server .............24 IP Address ........................24 II. Home Page ........................25 III. proServ Tools ......................26 a.
- Page 4 a. Prerequisits ......................37 b. Application Google Home ..................37 c. Commissioning .......................38 d. Voice commands with Google Home ..............39 e. Solutions ........................39 VIII. Snips (Air) .......................40 a. Meaning of “offline”: ....................40 b. Activation of Snips ....................40 c. Snips Core ......................40 d. Snips Assistant ......................41 e.
- Page 5 e. Customizing the nodes ...................49 XII. Augmented Reality (Only with proServ with Air and O-two) ........50 a. configuration ......................50 b. Complete notice .....................50 XIII. Changes, new features and upgrade instructions ...........51 a. Changes & new features ..................51 b. Upgrade instructions ....................53 XIV.
- Page 6 Versions: v1.0 : First version (08/05/17) v1.1 : First version (04/04/17) v1.2 : Google Home + new remote Connect (30/08/17) v1.3 : Added bookmarks (libreoffice) (11/10/17) v1.3.1 : Added Google Home + remoteConnect fix bug (07/12/17) v1.3.3 : Added realKNX Air (07/12/17) v1.4: Added realKNX O-two and Snips (20/03/2019 V4.2: New functionalities for home automation and hotels (25/06/19) v4.5: New gateways: JUNG SVS, Gira X1, Standard KNX Gateway, Tradfri...
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Page 7: Visualisation Server
A. Visualisation server A.1. proServ I. Presentation The ProServ interface is an interface that allows: ● Complete configuration of the graphical user interface for iPhone, iPad and Android devices through ETS. ● Access to the KNX bus with KNXnet / IP (programming with ETS, for example) ●... -
Page 8: Ets Database
IV. ETS database You can find the database directly on our website: https://proknx.com/fr/downloads-fr/ V. Application ETS KNX-proServ setting IP • Name of device → You must mark the name of your installation (ex : My Home • IP Adress → You have the choice of putting your proServ in DHCP or fixed IP... -
Page 9: Selection Of Zones
Selection of zones Up to 18 zones can be added. It is from this submenu that you will begin to configure the architecture of the installation. In fact, you must enter the name of your rooms. Example : Living Room Bedroom Dining Room Office... -
Page 10: Zone X
Zone X It is now necessary to enter the names of the functions that are in the selected area. Function X → You can choose the type of function by clicking on the drop-down menu Name → You must write a description for this function Exemple : Ceiling Wall lamp... -
Page 11: Global Functions
For this, an ID must be entered, to define the place of residence of the installation. Please download the following file: https://proknx.com/download/openweathermap/city.list.json The file can be opened with a text editor. The location of the installation can then be searched. -
Page 12: Passwords For Profiles
Code (weather.com) Please enter the „id“ in the field of Passwords for Profiles In case you have integrated profiles with certain functions in the zones, it is here that you will enter the passwords for each profile. For example, a profile can be a configuration for children, guests and homeowners. -
Page 13: Url Schemes
URL Schemes Schema URLs allow you to enter additional commands for other applications such as Sonos. VI. Sonos system (with realKNX Server) Presentation The realKNX allows the user to do some basic SONOS functions via the KNX bus. All parameters that are required for communication between SONOS systems and the KNX bus can be determined via the ETS database of the KNX-proServ controller. -
Page 14: Zones Sonos
∙ Previous ∙ Radio station selection (1-byte coded value) ∙ Next radio station ∙ Previous radio station →States ∙ Station radio (as 14-byte character string) ∙ Title (as 14-byte character string) ∙ Artist (as 14-byte character string) ∙ Album (as 14-byte character string) ∙... -
Page 15: Configuration Knx
Download the group addresses for ETS4 / 5 on the following link: https://proknx.com/web/fr/realknx/sonos/sonos-group-adresses.csv.zip Import these group addresses into your ETS project. Caution: The level of 10 / x / x group addresses must be free. If this were not the case, the existing 10 / x / x level should be moved to another level. -
Page 16: Communication Sonos / Proserv / Realknx Server
The <Name radio Station x> must be entered literally (as described in the Radio stations section). Up to five radio transmitters can be input. If the number of transmitters is smaller, the number of transmitters is reduced accordingly. URL scheme 3: [#ALTIP#<IP Adress of proServ>] The alternative IP address <IP address of proServ>... - Page 17 The ON/OFF control also allows the sound to be muted in a group zone, without turning it off in the other zones. 10/x/7 Confirmation of Mute 10/x/8 Info about the actual master 10/x/9 Title as a string of characters of 14 bytes for playlists, extra info for radio programmes 10/x/10 Artiste as a string of characters of 14 bytes for playlists, radio channel for radio programmes...
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Page 18: Jung Smart Visu Server
A.2. JUNG Smart Visu Server I. Requirements 1. Please set up the SVS according to the manufacturer's instructions 2. The following SVS functions are currently supported for offline voice commands: o Switch/Dimmer ▪ Switch ▪ On/off (is not processed as "light", i.e. is not considered for global commands such as "switch off the light in the room) ▪... -
Page 19: Gira X1
A.3. GIRA X1 I. Presentation 1. Please set up the X1 according to the manufacturer's instructions 2. The following X1 functions are currently supported for offline voice commands: o Switch/Dimmer ▪ Switch ▪ On/off (is not processed as "light", i.e. is not considered for global commands such as "switch off the light in the room) ▪... -
Page 20: Generic Gateway
A.4 Generic Gateway I. Presentation This function allows our systems to be compatible with any KNX Gateway. The difference with the two servers above is that this solution requires an additional manual configuration with an easy graphical tool. This type of configuration has the great advantage of being extremely inexpensive, not only for series applications. -
Page 21: Realknx Server
After about 2 minutes of startup, realKNX Air can be searched in the network using a browser: http://find.proknx.com. The web interface is reached with port 3000 ➢ Press the visualization server icon and enter the IP address of the visualization server. -
Page 22: Realknx O-Two
After about 2 minutes of startup, realKNX O-two can be searched in the network using a browser: http://find.proknx.com. The web interface is reached with port 3000 ➢ Press the visualization server icon and enter the IP address of the visualization server. -
Page 23: Aragon
After about 2 minutes of startup, Aragon Base can be searched in the network using a browser: http://find.proknx.com. The web interface is reached with port 3000 ➢ Press the visualization server icon and enter the IP address of the visualization server. -
Page 24: Detailed Functional Description Realknx Server
I. IP Address The device is shipped in DHCP mode. Use the address http://find.proknx.xyz to find the realKNX in the local network The configuration page for the realKNX (Home Page) is available port 3000 Webmin (system configuration) is available port 10000 The logins for the Webmin are mentioned on the side of the product. -
Page 25: Home Page
II. Home Page realKNX Designer is the landing and configuration page of the realKNX Server To access it, you need to connect to the following address: http://find.proknx.xyz (Port:3000) V4.5 realKNX user guide... -
Page 26: Proserv Tools
III. proServ Tools a. Smart Charts The LogView tool is used to present recorded (logged) value in a graphical user interface. The logging of data is automatic and is configured in proServ with ETS. The recording of value series is supported for the proServ functions "State", "Control" and "Thermostat". -
Page 27: Scheduler
Scheduler With the Scheduler tool, you can automate your KNX installation. For instance, you can switch lights, turn on a pump and/or change the comfort modes automatically at a time of a day, week, or month. Scheduling is available for the following proServ functions: - Switching - Variation of light intensity - RGB separate objects... -
Page 28: Remoteconnect (Only With Proserv)
● proServ connected and programmed by ETS ● realKNX Server logged in for more than 5 minutes ● Internet connection Mise en service Send us an email to get your credentials at the following address: remoteconnect@proknx.com End User mail: ………………. End user password: …………. -
Page 29: Homekit (Only With Proserv And Realknx Air)
V. HomeKit (Only with proServ and realKNX Air) Use the voice command via Siri® to control your KNX devices. The realKNX server is a bridge between the KNX network and the iPhone and iPad devices. The latter allow for voice control, powerful automation, including geolocation and a variety of traditional applications. -
Page 30: Commissioning
Commissioning Please bring the end-users phone. Step 1: Open the realKNX application and create a house by pressing the "+" at the top right. Step 2: Select your home and click on the "+" at the top right to add an accessory. -
Page 31: Voice Commands With Siri
Voice commands with Siri Control of lighting ➢ General: ● Turn lights on / off ● Turn the lights on in {ZONE} ● Are the lights switched on? ➢ Individual circuit ON/OFF: ● Turn ON / OFF the {FUNCTION} in {ZONE} ●... -
Page 32: Remote Control And Automation
Commande Divers ● Opens/closes the gate (Aux-Toggle) ● Active {SCENES} in {ZONE} (Aux-1byte) Remote control and automation By adding an Apple Tv (4th generation), configured with the same Apple account as the one of the pairing, and which is in the same network as the realKNX Server, you will automatically have a remote connection. -
Page 33: Various Information
4. Create new home then try again the pairing ➢ I cannot find the "Reset KNX HomeKit Bridge Server" button: 1. Please send us an e-mail to the following address: support@proknx.com ➢ I don’t want to display a feature on HomeKit: 1. -
Page 34: Amazon Echo (Only With Proserv And Realknx Air)
VI. Amazon Echo (Only with proServ and realKNX Air) Use the voice command via Alexa® to control your KNX devices. The realKNX Server acts as a bridge between a KNX network and the Amazon Echo. These allow voice control on a continuously connected box in your home. Prerequisites •... -
Page 35: Voice Commands With Alexa
Voice commands with Alexa Control of lighting ➢ General: (For general orders, you must create a group in Smart Home, see here) ● Alexa, lights up {ZONE} ● Alexa, light switches lounge {ZONE} ➢ Individual circuit ON/OFF: ● Alexa, turn on the {FUNCTION} in {ZONE} ●... -
Page 36: Solutions
4. If it is not, replace it and save it by clicking on the green button! 5. Re-discovering equipment with Alexa 6. Please email us at the following address if it still does not work: support@proknx.com V4.5 realKNX user guide... -
Page 37: Google Home (Only With Proserv And Realknx Air)
VII. Google Home (Only with proServ and realKNX Air) Use the Google Home® voice command to control your KNX devices. The realKNX Server acts as a bridge between a KNX network and Google Home. This allows voice control from a connected speaker or from your smartphone with the Google Wizard. Prerequisits •... -
Page 38: Commissioning
Commissioning 1. Follow Google Home instructions for commissioning 2. Go to the Google Home app and then go to the menu, then click on the "Home Control" submenu. 3. You can now return to the application and press the blue + button 4. -
Page 39: Voice Commands With Google Home
Voice commands with Google Home Control of lighting ➢ General ● Ok Google, lights up {ZONE} ● Ok Google, light switches lounge {ZONE} ➢ Individual circuit ON/OFF: ● Ok Google, turn on {FUNCTION} in {ZONE} ● Ok Google, turn off {FUNCTION} in {ZONE} ➢... -
Page 40: Snips (Air)
VIII. Snips (Air) The integration of the KNX function and the structure of the house with Snips allows offline voice control without any internet connection. The privacy is guaranteed, what you say stays in the room. And at the same time the vocabulary isn’t limited: you can choose the room and function names. -
Page 41: Snips Assistant
If words/commands/rooms are not understood correctly we will help you and add them to the system. Please wright us an e-mail with whatever you want to add to support@proknx.com e. Speaker/microphone unit We offer various loudspeaker and microphone units which can be operated together (also... -
Page 42: Snips Application
The set up of the satellite must be carried out according to the description under "Snips" on the realKNX Server Homepage. f. Snips application The Snips application is the Node-RED flow, who translates the commands understood by the Assistant in order to drive the KNX installation over the proServ. If you want to use Snips the application must be installed. -
Page 43: Commissioning
i. Commissioning 1. Configurate the proServ on the local network 2. Configurate the realKNX Server as explained above, restart and on over 2 minutes j. What do Snips understand? Operation of lights ➢ In general: • Turn on/off the lights (if you have a Satellite only the lights in the defined room are operated) •... - Page 44 • Raise/lower the temperature in the {ROOM} of 3° • What is the temperature in the {ROOM}? Scenes • Activate {SCENE} in the {ROOM} Careful: For voice control only, the commands of the document are available https://proknx.com/realknx/download/pdf/Function_realKNX.pdf V4.5 realKNX user guide...
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Page 45: Snips Chatbot
IX. Snips Chatbot a. Presentation The ST Chatbot is a bot designed to interact with a Telegram chat application. The Chatbot enables secure remote control of home devices from anywhere by using a Telegram chat application (see video below). The ST Chatbot is a 'robot' that runs on the home server. The Chatbot is implemented in the Snips Application Node-RED flow. -
Page 46: Dashboard
X. Dashboard The Dashboard is a supervisor that works with a web browser. Indeed, it will allow you to order your home from your computer. No configuration is required even if you can customize the buttons. a. Prerequisites ● proServ connected and programmed by ETS ●... -
Page 47: Button Size
c. Button Size Depending on your display, you can choose the size of your buttons. Indeed, it is likely that the buttons are too big for a small screen. To change the size of the buttons, please follow these steps: Click on the top left. -
Page 48: Customizing The Background Image
Select 'Dashboard settings' using the gear in the room Select the image for 'Background Image URL' in the list Press Save. Press the red 'Edit dashboards' at the top right e. Customizing the Background Image A unique background image may be selected. It has to be placed in the same folder as mentioned before and can be modified in this way: Click on the top left Open the settings (left bottom cogwheel) -
Page 49: Automation
Default login Aragon Base: root/<pw on sticker> Example In the Node-red menu, you can click on "ProKNX Librairy" to obtain configuration examples (or else https://proknx.com/automation-with-node-red/ .You can copy the source code and import it into Node-Red. You only need to change some settings. -
Page 50: Augmented Reality (Only With Proserv With Air And O-Two)
• realKNX Server logged in for more than 5 minutes • proServ connected and programmed by ETS • Internet connection Complete notice Please open this pdf file where you will find the complete documentation: http://www.proknx.com/web/fr/realknx/augmented_reality/doc.zip V4.5 realKNX user guide... -
Page 51: Changes, New Features And Upgrade Instructions
XIII. Changes, new features and upgrade instructions This update is not mandatory, it is only useful if you are interested in the new features! Changes & new features Functions for the private home automation Examples Examples Actions Hey Snips, what’s the name Hey Snips, is there Wi-Fi here? Gives you the name and the and the password of the Wi-Fi? - Page 52 Functions for hospitality These functionalities are only available in the Hospitality mode and the access is restricted to professional uses. To activate it you need an authentication token. Then on the realKNX graphical interface under Automation UI you will find a switch to turn on/off the Hospitality mode.
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Page 53: Upgrade Instructions
| All flows) • In Webmin, select favorites (Star icon, bottom left), 1. select Custom Commands, 2. Select Stop Node-red • In Webmin | Others | FileMan edit etc/apt/source.lst.d/proknx.list, set to o deb [trusted=yes] https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/repo91.proknx.xyz stable main • In Webmin, open command line >_ icon, bottom left and run these commands o curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_10.x... - Page 54 3. The online voice feedback is most likely weird (angry bee), it will be fixed in a later step 4. You should now see "Core version: 0.63.2" 2. Update Snips assistant, Step 2. Select assistant language and update. This step is mandatory when core is updated. 3.
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Page 55: Appendix
XIV. Appendix a. HashTags (#) and how they are used Many configuration options are possible via additional textual information in the proServ product database. These are entered in the corresponding text fields of different parameters via so-called hashtags. The hashtags are appended to the text and are not displayed in the visualization. - Page 56 b. Special entries in the URL schemes The URL schemes allow you to define a link to a specific application or browser page, which is called via a key of the UI (function "AUX-URL scheme"). In addition, the following configurations in text format are also possible. Text in einem URL scheme Auswirkung #SONOSX#<IP_Adress_realKNX_Server>...
- Page 57 Background image for iKnix2 App, the _hintergrundbild>#0.25 name of the image .png (iPhone) and HD.png (iPad) are automatically Working example: chosen. If no image is found nothing is background://www.proknx.com/old/downloads/ displayed. The factor behind the # temp/iknix2_skyline#0.25 defines the transparence. V4.5 realKNX user guide...
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