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Webdynhome Installation Guide
Webdynhome
Version 2.01
December 2003

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  • Page 1 Webdynhome Installation Guide Webdynhome Version 2.01 December 2003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents INTRODUCTION ....................5 Terminology ..........................6 Types of information managed ....................6 Types of actions ........................6 User types ..........................7 DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION ................8 THE WEBDYNHOME CONCEPT ............... 9 What is the Webdynhome? ..................... 9 The native Web site ........................9 Control............................
  • Page 3 INITIAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROCEDURES......... 18 Initial contact with the Webdynhome ................... 18 Network Configuration......................22 DHCP Configuration....................... 23 SMTP (email) configuration....................26 User profile configuration ..................... 27 Setting the system data and time ..................30 Alarms Configuration......................30 ENVIRONMENT EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION........... 34 Configuration overview ......................
  • Page 4 Restore system configuration....................55 AV database update ....................... 56 Firmware update........................57 Checking the current firmware version ................58 Maintenance procedures ....................... 58 9.6.1 Maintenance procedures prerequisite..............59 9.6.2 Recover a lost IP network address ............... 60 9.6.3 Recover a forgotten installers password............... 62 9.6.4 Reset a Webdynhome to its factory defaults ............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    You will discover in this document all the exciting possibilities that the Webdynhome can offer. The Webdynhome sits neatly at the intersection between three worlds (home automation, networking and Web). We will cover each of these topics within this document and please feel free to skip a section with which you are already familiar.

  • Page 6: Terminology

    1.1 Terminology In this document you may find several terms that are new or unclear. Please refer to the glossary found at the end of the document as a source of assistance. Don't hesitate to use the glossary as it can sometimes save you lots of time. 1.2 Types of information managed The exact information managed by a particular Webdynhome depends on the configuration and equipment to which it is connected.

  • Page 7: User Types

    Control and action Includes the control and status of the physical input and output circuits of the Webdynhome. Automated commands and sequences Allows complete personalization of the commands and sequences to be executed. Triggered by either an external event or by an internal Webdynhome generated routine.

  • Page 8: Document Organization

    Any problem or equipment malfunction arriving as a result directly or indirectly by the connection of the Webdynhome to other technical equipment by the user, will not be considered under any circumstances as the responsibility of Webdyn. Page 8...

  • Page 9: The Webdynhome Concept

    3 The Webdynhome concept 3.1 What is the Webdynhome? The world of home automation equipment has up until recently been a closed proprietary one with a rich mixture of diverse proprietary protocols. The Webdynhome provides a gateway between several of these existing "languages" and the lingua franca of the modern world the Web.

  • Page 10: Sequences

    EIB (Electrical Installation Bus) is a standards based control bus that is supported by many electrical equipment manufacturers. Webdyn has been working especially closely with Hager although several other manufacturers modules (Siemens, Merten, Jung) have been successfully connected.

  • Page 11: Alarms

    3.5 Alarms The Webdynhome currently supports a simple alarm function. Based on the detection of an input (used as a trigger) the system may send you an email and/or open a pop- up window on a connected user screen. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Safety

    4 Safety General electrical safety The Webdynhome conforms to the European CE safety standards, however, certain basic rules should be observed when installing the product. The product should be installed in a clean and dry environment. The power supply of the Webdynhome is designed to be permanently connected to the mains electricity supply, so a suitable electrical breaker must be installed and you must be aware of how to use this.

  • Page 13: Physical Installation Procedures

    5 Physical installation procedures As we have already seen the Webdynhome may be connected to several types of infrastructure. The connection to certain forms of infrastructure require different types of technical expertise. So whoever is about to undertake the installation of the Webdynhome must have all of the necessary information before proceeding to the next stage of this document.

  • Page 14: Physical Installation

    5.1 Physical installation This section deals with the physical characteristics and installation procedures concerning the Webdynhome product. 5.1.1 Rear connectors The rear connectors on the Webdynhome hardware platforms are high quality industrial grade connectors designed to help the installation engineer. The plug-in screw connector blocks used for the input/output circuits facilitate ease of wiring since the connector may be wired without being connected to the system.

  • Page 15: Connector Specifications

    The connector should be counted from right to left, i.e. Pin 1 is the farthest to the right. Signal Description Input 1 Input for dry contact 1 Chassis ground Input 2 Input for dry contact 2 Chassis ground Input 3 Input for dry contact 3 Chassis ground Input 4...

  • Page 16: Output Characteristics

    5.1.3 Output characteristics: Webdyncast output REED relay Line out 82C55 output Line in External interface The output relay is electromechanical and is open at rest. It has the following characteristics : Voltage : 48Vcc max Current : 1A Connector : Weidmüller 3.5mm with cable section 0.5-1.5mm². 5.1.4 RS232 COM1 Interface Baud rate : 1200 to 115200 bauds - Connector : SubD 9pts Male.

  • Page 17: Network Connection

    5.1.6 Network Connection The RJ45 connector located at the rear of the Webdynhome must be connected to the data network (LAN) within the building. If it is connected to a hub or other network device the cable required must be straight through. If it is connected directly to another host (PC etc) then the cable must be a crossed cable.

  • Page 18: Initial System Installation Procedures

    6 Initial system installation procedures Upon connection of the power supply the LAN LED should light immediately (if it starts flashing don't worry, it is indicating LAN traffic activity). The CPU LED should start flashing after 15 seconds. This indicates that the system has successfully booted and has now entered the memory load phase.
  • Page 19 The current IP address configuration for the PC will be displayed. This is the PC's primary IP address and must be on the same subnet as the Webdynhome. Now click on the Advanced button This menu displays all of the current IP addresses configured for the PC.
  • Page 20 These two elements are all you need to know for a very simple residential network (where you may leave the factory default settings). Assuming that your PC is able to connect to the correct network, then all you have to do next is to enter the address of the Webdynhome in the address field of your Web browser, i.e.
  • Page 21 An installers account (login "install", password "install") that has total access to all of the system parameters In order to start the configuration process you must login to the Webdynhome under the installation account (login "install", password "install"). Please change both the IP address and the password for the "install" user as soon as possible in order to protect the Webdynhome from unwanted meddling.

  • Page 22: Network Configuration

    6.2 Network Configuration The current page should be : If you wish to see or change the current IP parameters then click on IP followed by the "Change" button and you will be able to modify the appropriate fields : Warning During any IP network reconfiguration you must : Write the new IP address down in a safe place where you are sure you will be...

  • Page 23: Dhcp Configuration

    Three types of information are important for an IP based host : The host IP address The subnet mask The address of the gateway (or router) The first two points are obligatory, with the third point being optional. All IP addresses are expressed as a succession of decimal values between 0 and 255 with a decimal point acting as the separator between fields.
  • Page 24 If the result is negative, (no server), at the end of one minute, the Webdynhome abandons the search and starts up under the last static (manual) IP configuration recorded. The way a DHCP server recognizes all the network connected devices is the MAC address or DHCP name.
  • Page 25 DHCP server has included the domain webdyn.com at the end of the name to complete the global address. If you reconnect to the IP menu, you will be able to see the IP address that has been supplied to the Webdyncast by the DHCP server.

  • Page 26: Smtp (Email) Configuration

    6.4 SMTP (email) configuration If you wish to see or modify the SMTP (email) parameters of the system, then you must click on "SMTP" and fill in the appropriate fields : This information will be supplied by either your network administrator or your ISP. Webdynhome reference Email source address SMTP server address...

  • Page 27: User Profile Configuration

    Webdynhome users. If the button reads "Disable" then the login function is currently enabled and vice versa. User profile : Click on "Add" and the following screen appears : User name Password User language Screen resolution (PC or PDA style) Graphical display style (currently Webdyn only) Page 27...
  • Page 28 (640x480, or 200x200 for PDA's & Pocket PC's), language (choose from the select list), style (currently WEBDYN only) You can let users access the Webdynhome in two ways : with a login phase (standard) or without a login (useful for residential applications). This option is activated by the "Activate/Deactivate"...
  • Page 29 While on the installers screen you may also modify the following parameters : Max simultaneous users Installer system language You may restrict the number of simultaneous system users to between 1 and 10 users. You may also choose the system global default language. This parameter is defines both the language used for the login screen and the language used to administer the system.

  • Page 30: Setting The System Data And Time

    6.6 Setting the system data and time Click on the link DATE/TIME, the following page appears : One interesting option is to synchronize the Webdynhome date & time with that of your PC. All you have to do is to click on the radio button "PC Synchronisation" and then hit the button "Validate".
  • Page 31 In order to create an alarm you must click on the Add button. The different menu options are shown below : Alarm name Enable/disable the alarm Automatic alarm acknowledgement if the input state goes inactive Input definition (Zone, input name & active state) URL for user action (IP camera ..) Pop-up enable/disable Email destination user(s)
  • Page 32 Now that you have defined your alarm(s), what happens when an alarm is triggered? Let's look at the two possibilities : a. Screen pop-up Any connected Webdynhome users will receive the following screen pop-up. The optional Connexion button will open a new browser window to the URL specified earlier in this...
  • Page 33 Alarm acknowledged by user. Alarm deactivated by input returning to passive state. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Environment Equipment Configuration

    7 Environment equipment configuration We are now going to start the real configuration of the Webdynhome. You must login to the system as the user "install" either via the login screen or via the specific URL http://www.xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/install where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx represents the IP address of your Webdynhome.

  • Page 35: Environment Zones

    The currently available interface types are listed above : EIB : This is an interface driver that assigns a Webdynhome RS232 port to the EIB (European Interface Bus). In order to perform the physical connection you must procure a suitable EIB modem. The model currently tested comes from Hager and is a TH001 with a BCU2.0 X10 : X10 is a widely used power line protocol for which there are many low cost control modules.
  • Page 36 Use the Add or Edit button to create or modify a zone. You must specify a unique zone name : Maximum 5 characters There are currently 10 different zone types to choose from, where the "type" is used to select the pictogram that will be used to represent the zone on the user screen. Use the Configure button to add the different elements to a zone.

  • Page 37: Lighting Configuration

    You will notice that the environmental elements have been grouped under 4 different headings : Lighting : Different types of lighting controls. Motorised : Any elements that use electrical motors to control movement. Other : Any other type of device controlled by the Webdynhome logical or physical outputs.

  • Page 38: Eib Controlled Lighting

    Light name Interface type Module address Option pulse and timing in seconds 7.3.1.3 EIB controlled lighting EIB lighting supports on/off and dimmer control. You must also specify whether the EIB addressing is 2 or 3 level. Light name Interface type Module type EIB group addresses...

  • Page 39: Relay Controlled Motorized Elements

    7.3.2.2 Relay controlled motorized elements The 24V relay outputs on the Webdynhome are ideal for controlling motorized elements such as powered screens or shutters. You must select one relay for the up and one for the down function. It is also possible to define a pulse period between 1 and 99 seconds so that the motor will be operated during a...

  • Page 40: Other" Element Configuration

    7.3.3 "Other" element configuration The "Other" equipment menu is used to configure devices that are not lights or motorized elements and may use all types of media (X10, Relay and EIB) : 7.3.3.1 X10 other elements Page 40...

  • Page 41: Relay Other Elements

    7.3.3.2 Relay other elements 7.3.3.3 EIB other elements 7.3.4 Input configuration Three types of inputs may be used as control inputs to the Webdynhome. Their configuration is shown below : Page 41...

  • Page 42: X10 Inputs

    7.3.4.1 X10 inputs 7.3.4.2 Native digital inputs 7.3.4.3 EIB inputs Page 42...

  • Page 43: Webdynhome Scenes

    7.4 Webdynhome scenes Webdynhome scenes offer a manner to group similar elements within a zone in order to create different ambiances or "mini-sequences". They are applicable for the standard Webdynhome user interface and are also available via published URLs to be found in section XXXXX .
  • Page 44 Scene tabs Element selections Please note that if scenes are activated then the individual elements within a zone are no longer visible at the user menu level, although you may still access them within sequences. Page 44...

  • Page 45: Sequences

    8 Sequences A sequence is a set of commands that are launched by a predetermined trigger event. The Webdynhome supports to types of sequence, simple sequences and conditional sequences. Simple sequences require the exact definition of two elements : the trigger event and the action(s) that should be performed once the sequence has been activated.
  • Page 46 In order to create a sequence you must click on the Add button : Name your sequence and then choose the trigger type by selecting the type of sequence: Sequence name Sequence initially enabled Visible on the user screen Conditional sequence ? Type of sequence...
  • Page 47 Time slot selection Date/time trigger screen Manual sequence menu Input trigger menu Zone selection menu Having named the sequence and selected the trigger click on "Continue" : Page 47...

  • Page 48: Simple Sequence Procedure

    8.1.1.1 Simple sequence procedure If you did not select the conditional check box then the following screen will appear : Add the different elements of the sequence : Choose the Choose element to be zone controlled (currently environment only) Type of equipment Equipment name from...

  • Page 49: Conditional Sequence Procedure

    Click on the Test button to run the sequence. 8.1.1.2 Conditional sequence procedure If you selected the conditional check box then the following screen will appear : Relationship between conditions Conditions Result The first thing that you must do is to create the condition(s). Select the A button to define the first condition.
  • Page 50 Click on the Add button to create a new condition : Condition name Time slot comparison Physical input state comparison The condition requires a unique name and may be one of two value comparisons : a valid time slot ♦ the status of a physical input (native digital, EIB or X10) ♦...
  • Page 51 At this stage we now have a single condition that must be met in order to execute the "if" list of actions. If we add another condition we will have the opportunity to create a relationship between the conditions : Logical operator between the conditions...
  • Page 52 If and Else check boxes Add associated action lists Using the procedure described above it is possible to create sophisticated conditional sequences enabling reliable control "every time" behind single screen buttons or physical inputs. Note : The Webdynhome can contain a maximum of 100 sequences with up to 10 if and 10 else actions.

  • Page 53: Administration Procedures

    9 Administration Procedures The system administration procedures for the Webdynhome have been grouped into a single PC based tool. To respect the Webdyn philosophy of no installed client software, the software tool may be launched directly from the CDROM without being copied to the PC hard drive (although you may find it practical to copy the tool onto your PC).
  • Page 54 The gateway tools backup procedure is described below : a. Launch the Gateway Tools application. b. Make sure that you have entered the current connection parameters in the Parameters menu tab (Webdynhome IP address, user ID "install" and the installers password) c.

  • Page 55: Restore System Configuration

    9.2 Restore system configuration If you decide to perform a system restore, then the current installation configuration will be completely overwritten and replaced by the previously backed up system image. Be careful …. this even includes the IP address of the Webdynhome. Please note that the system restore procedure must be performed using the Gateway Tools that are supplied on the Webdynhome CDROM.

  • Page 56: Av Database Update

    9.3 AV database update The Webdyn Gateway Tools are generic for several Webdyn products including the Webdynhome and the Webdyncast. The AV database tab refers to an administration procedure that is exclusive to the Webdyncast. Please ignore it.

  • Page 57: Firmware Update

    9.4 Firmware update The Webdynhome CDROM contains the Webdyn Gateway Tool which is a small utility that enables you to perform firmware updates to the Webdynhome. New versions of firmware will be available from time to time. Please contact your distributor for more information.

  • Page 58: Checking The Current Firmware Version

    The Webdynhome will now proceed to reorganize its internal data structures and this will take about 3-5 minutes. Please be patient … a coffee would be a good idea. If you are near the Webdynhome you will be able to follow its progress via the different rates of flashing of the CPU LED.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Procedures Prerequisite

    9.6.1 Maintenance procedures prerequisite Before developing the topics, it is important to note that there is a major prerequisite for each of these procedures. The engineers PC must be configured to be able to access both the IP network on which the Webdynhome is currently configured as well as the Webdynhome factory default IP network.

  • Page 60: Recover A Lost Ip Network Address

    Assuming that the previously described network parameters are correct then the following procedures may be performed. 9.6.2 Recover a lost IP network address This procedure enables a locally connected PC user to find the currently configured IP address of a Webdynhome. Make sure that you are sitting at a PC configured as shown in section 9.6.1 and that you are physically close to the Webdynhome.
  • Page 61 The following popup window should now be displayed : You will notice that in our example that the gateway has been configured to use DHCP with the host name Webdyncast_demo. If you have a DHCP server on your network then after rebooting the gateway you should be able to connect using the name you supplied.

  • Page 62: Recover A Forgotten Installers Password

    Without this, no administration procedures are possible on the Webdynhome. So Webdyn needed to provide a mechanism whereby the qualified system user could recover a forgotten password, whilst at the same time protecting this same user against illicit attempts at retrieving the password.

  • Page 63: Reset A Webdynhome To Its Factory Defaults

    A popup window containing the install user name and password will be displayed. Now you must reboot the Webdynhome and you are in business 9.6.4 Reset a Webdynhome to its factory defaults This option will reset the Webdynhome to exactly the same state as when the product was first delivered, i.e.
  • Page 64 In clicking on the Yes button, you can say goodbye to the existing configuration. All of the configuration files will be deleted. Once you have this message then all that remains is to reconnect to the Webdynhome using the factory IP address of 192.168.1.12.

  • Page 65: Personalization

    10 Personalization The Webdynhome has been designed from it's inception to be totally customizable and it is possible to create a fully personalized user interface for system users. The principal is explained in this section. 10.1 External server (portal) It is possible to develop a Web application hosted on an independent server that is used to launch commands and/or sequences that exist on the Webdynhome.

  • Page 66: Trouble Shooting

    11 Trouble shooting Once you have finished the installation of the Webdynhome it is advisable to make a final verification of all of the functions (sequences etc) that the product has been installed to perform. Then you should file away all your configuration notes so that they are readily available in the event of any required changes and most importantly of all you should perform a system backup.

  • Page 67: Glossary

    11 Mbit/s. Webdyn and Webdynhome are registered trademarks of Webdyn S.A. All other registered trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Webdyn S.A. reserves the right to change product specifications without prior notice. Page 67...

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