The provided document is an "Operation and Maintenance Manual" for ARIA and ALBA KNX Keypad Panels by Black Nova. These devices are designed for controlling various building automation functions within a KNX system, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality.
Function Description:
The ARIA and ALBA KNX Keypad Panels serve as user interfaces for controlling lighting, shutters, thermostats, and other building automation functions within a KNX system. They are configurable to suit different applications, from residential to commercial settings. The panels integrate seamlessly into a KNX network, allowing for centralized or localized control of connected devices.
ARIA Collection:
The ARIA collection is characterized by its minimalist aesthetics, featuring straight lines, simple shapes, vivid colors, and perfect glass surfaces. It offers control configurations with up to 12 touch buttons and includes a Thermostat control panel with a built-in temperature and humidity sensor.
ALBA Collection:
The ALBA collection emphasizes elegance and functionality with large, easy-to-use buttons that are flush with the design frame, creating a smooth surface. A subtle click provides tactile feedback upon user touch. The ALBA collection is available in 2, 4, and 8-button layouts and comes in two finishes: metal and glass.
Keypad Programming and Configuration:
The keypads are configured using the KNX ETS commissioning application. The manual details various parameters that can be set for the panels, including:
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General Parameters:
- Product Series Selection: Allows selection between ARIA and ALBA series.
- Standby Mode: Enables or disables a standby mode where panel brightness is adjusted after a specified "Standby Timeout." An object can control this remotely.
- Sleep Mode: Similar to standby mode, but for a "Sleep Timeout," adjusting brightness to a "Sleep mode brightness coefficient."
- Thermostat: Enables thermostat control objects, providing functionalities like Unit ON/OFF, Auto/manual mode, Fan speed control (0-100% or discrete speeds 0,1,2,3), Setpoint temperature adjustment, Display °C/F, Setpoint increase/decrease, Speed increase/decrease, Cooling/Heating mode, and Special modes (Eco, Away). It also allows setting minimum and maximum setpoint temperatures.
- Lock Panel: Disables all operations on the panel, useful for scenarios like key card removal in hospitality settings to turn off lights and lock panels.
- Brightness Control Object: Controls the overall brightness level of all indicators.
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Button Parameters:
Each button on the keypad can be individually configured.
- Level of buttons sensitivity (ARIA only): Adjusts the sensitivity of the touch buttons.
- Function of button: Defines the action triggered by a button press.
- Type: Specifies the type of action (e.g., Switch, Touch tone).
- List of Functions:
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ON: Sends an "On" command.
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OFF: Sends an "Off" command.
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Toggle: Alternates between On/Off (1-bit command).
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Time limited toggle: Sends an On/Off command with a delay.
- Push button: Sends an On command when pressed and Off command when released.
- Dimming (Increase/Decrease, ON/Increase, OFF/Decrease):
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Short press: Toggle On/Off, Toggle On, Toggle Off.
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Long press: Cyclical increase/decrease dimming, Increase dimming, Decrease dimming.
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Additional parameters for long press can be configured.
- Shutters (One button operation, Two button operation):
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Controls curtains/shutters up and down cyclically.
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Options for long press disabled or enabled (Long Press Release=Stop).
- Value: Sends a 1-byte or 2-byte value to the bus (unsigned [0..255], signed [-128..127]).
- Scene: Controls and stores up to 64 scenes, with options for scene number and store scene.
- Edges function (Normal, Extended): Sends values at press and release events to up to 2 objects, with different depths available (On/Off, Dimming, Value [0..255], Value [0..100%]).
- Grouping Control Functions (Light selector, Shutter selector):
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Light selector: Configures buttons for light control, including decrease/increase press actions (short press OFF/ON, long press decrease/increase), step percentage value, long pressing time, stop telegram after release, send dimming level cyclically, and ON/OFF values.
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Shutter selector: Configures buttons for shutter control, including direction and stop commands.
- Light master/Shutters master: When "Group control" is enabled, buttons can act as master controls for lights or shutters.
- FCU functions:
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Setpoint increase/decrease: Adjusts the setpoint temperature.
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Fan speed cycle/increase/decrease: Controls fan speed.
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Fan speed 1, 2, 3, AUTO: Sets specific fan speeds.
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FCU ON/OFF: Turns the Fan Coil Unit on or off.
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FCU cooling/heating: Toggles between cooling and heating modes.
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Display mode C/F: Toggles the temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
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FCU special mode/combined mode: Cycles through special mode values (0, 1, 2) and transmits them to the KNX bus.
- Hospitality functions (DND, MUR):
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DND (Do Not Disturb): Toggles the DND address and turns off MUR if DND is enabled.
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MUR (Make Up Room): Toggles the MUR address and turns off DND if MUR is enabled.
* Common parameters:
- Touch tone: Enables or disables the button press sound.
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Indicator Parameters:
Each backlight LED has individual parameters, with up to 12 LEDs available.
- Indicators ON brightness (%): Sets the brightness when the indicator is ON.
- Indicators OFF brightness (%): Sets the brightness when the indicator is OFF.
- Indicators burst brightness (%): Sets the brightness during a burst (e.g., after a button press).
- Function of indicator:
- Status indication: Enables a 1-bit object for feedback management.
- Touch indication: Activates LED indication during touch based on function status.
- Special function: Links with DND/MUR objects, Always ON/OFF, Light/Shutters selector/master, Fan speed 1,2,3/AUTO, FCU ON/OFF.
- Action after power on: Sets the LED status after power on.
- Active/Inactive LED color: Custom values can be specified using HEX color codes.
- Smoothing: Enables a smooth color change effect for the LED.
- Burst duration: Time interval of increased backlight after button press.
- Ignore sleep and standby modes: Ensures the button backlight never goes to sleep or standby.
- Individual brightness control: Adjusts brightness levels for On, Off, Burst, Standby, and Sleep modes.
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Buttons and Indicators Binding (ALBA only):
This section allows binding physical buttons and indicators to logical button and LED groups. This is crucial for customizing the layout and functionality of the ALBA panels.
- Physical button binding: Associates physical buttons (1-12) with logical button groups (Button 1-4).
- Physical Indicators binding: Associates physical indicators (1-12) with logical indicator groups (Indicator 1-4).
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Thermostat Parameters:
These parameters are available when the thermostat function is enabled.
- Configuration section:
- Operation mode: Selection for operation mode (e.g., control unit mode where control logic is done by the keypad).
- Default setpoint temperature: Set when the panel powers up.
- Maximum/Minimum setpoint temperature: Defines the adjustable range.
- Correction value setpoint temperature: Increases or decreases the setpoint value on the bus.
- Send setpoint temperature: Selects when the setpoint is sent to the bus.
- Setpoint step: Defines the increment/decrement for setpoint changes.
- Fan speed 1, 2, 3 value (%): Sets percentage values for different fan speeds.
- Speed steps: Selects speed steps based on thermostat unit support.
- Display section:
- Default Display Mode: Selects Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- Display brightness: Brightness level of the display.
- Standby/Sleep mode: Similar to general parameters, adjusts display brightness.
- Show real temperature: Enables display of real temperature after a delay, and also when FCU is off.
- Control unit section: Available if "control unit and thermostat" operation mode is selected.
- FCU type: Selection for 2-pipe (cooling or heating) or 4-pipe (cooling and heating) FCU.
- FCU default mode: Default mode when the keypad powers up.
- Hysteresis for speed control: Selects FCU speed based on temperature differences when in AUTO speed.
- Speed transfer time: Time to switch speed.
- Threshold temperature for speed 1, 2, 3: Temperatures to turn fan speed to 1, 2, or 3.
- Valve open/close value: Values sent to the bus when the valve opens/closes.
- Hysteresis for valve control: Defines when the valve opens based on temperature differences.
- Valve transfer time: Time to switch valve status.
- Proportional regulation: Defines valve opening percentage based on temperature differences.
- Regulation time interval: Time to recalculate FCU logic.
- Temperature sensor: Selection for internal or external temperature sensor for FCU logic.
Usage Features:
- Customizable Control: Users can configure buttons for various functions like switching lights, dimming, controlling shutters, managing scenes, and operating FCUs.
- Tactile Feedback (ALBA): A subtle click confirms user touch on ALBA panels.
- Visual Feedback: Backlight LEDs provide status indications, touch confirmations, and can be customized in color and brightness.
- Thermostat Integration: Built-in temperature and humidity sensors (ARIA) and comprehensive thermostat control options allow for precise climate management.
- Hospitality Functions: Dedicated DND and MUR functions are available for hotel applications.
- Flexible Display: Temperature display can be toggled between Celsius and Fahrenheit, and real-time temperature can be shown.
- Energy Saving Modes: Standby and Sleep modes help reduce power consumption by adjusting panel brightness.
- Lock Functionality: The panel can be locked to prevent unauthorized operation.
Maintenance Features:
The manual provides a "FAQ" section addressing common issues and suggesting solutions, which can be considered a maintenance feature for troubleshooting.
- Key-pad panel is not turning on:
- Check power supply voltage and polarity.
- Key-pad panel is connected to the network but does not represent any activity:
- Check cable connector cleanliness and damage.
- Verify cable termination pinout and polarity.
- Check cable integrity.
- Verify keypad panel configuration in ETS project.
- Ensure proper address configuration.
- Confirm keypad panel received configuration from the network.
- Check for short circuits on the bus caused by other devices.
- Buttons are not working immediately after power up of the keypad panel:
- Wait until the keypad panel application starts.
- The buttons sound is audible, but the LEDs are not indicating any event:
- Check the LEDs configuration.
- Only part of keypad panel buttons is working properly:
- Check the buttons configuration.
The manual emphasizes the importance of carefully reading and adhering to the provided information for fast installation and start-up. It includes legal principles regarding subject to change, copyright, and personnel qualification, stating that only qualified specialists should install, operate, and maintain the equipment. Safety information highlights potential hazards using DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels, and advises against relying solely on software messages for system functionality. It also stresses the importance of observing all pertinent safety regulations and that only the manufacturer should perform repairs.
Technical Specifications (Inferred from parameters):
- Button Layouts: ARIA (up to 12 touch buttons), ALBA (2, 4, 8 buttons).
- Sensors (ARIA): Built-in temperature and humidity sensor for thermostat control.
- Communication: KNX bus.
- Indicators: Up to 12 backlight LEDs with customizable colors (HEX color code) and brightness levels.
- Data Types: 1-bit, 1-byte, 2-byte, 4-bit for various commands and values.
- Scene Control: Up to 64 scenes.
- Thermostat Control: Supports 2-pipe and 4-pipe FCU types, adjustable setpoint temperatures, and fan speeds.
- Display: Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- Feedback: Tactile (ALBA) and visual (LEDs).
In summary, the ARIA and ALBA KNX Keypad Panels are sophisticated, highly customizable user interfaces for KNX building automation systems, designed with both aesthetic appeal and extensive functional capabilities for controlling various aspects of a smart environment.
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