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Comm-Tec EIB - User Manual

Comm-Tec EIB
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COMM-TEC EIB Gateway
CTG-KNX/IP (v1.0.1)
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Summary

Introduction

1.1 Aims

Explains the purpose of the software module connecting AVIT/AMX control systems to the European Installation Bus (EIB).

1.2 Role of the EIB installer

Emphasizes the critical importance of solid EIB knowledge and close contact with experienced EIB installers.

1.3 EIB from the AMX programmers point of view

Compares EIB to AMX systems, explaining bus topology, decentralized structure, communication via telegrams, and address types.

1.4 EIB details when using the Gateway

Discusses how the CTG-KNX/IP gateway interacts with the EIB bus, including considerations for line couplers and telegram filtering.

Hardware

2.1 Interfaces, Indication and Operating Devices

Details the physical connections (230V, EIB), LEDs (Busspannung, Telegramm, TX, RX, Betrieb, Prog-LED), and the programming push-button.

2.2 Installation

Covers the installation process, including connecting the gateway to the network via a standard TCP/IP interface.

Programming

3.1 Integrating the Module

Guides on obtaining the gateway's IP address and integrating the module using a virtual device for communication.

3.2 Analyzing feedback signals

Describes how to analyze feedback signals within a Data_Event, noting one event is released per feedback signal.

3.3 The NetLinx module interface

Details the module interface, available commands (ADD, DATE, DEBUGON, EIS5, GET, POLL, SET, TIME, UPLOAD, VERSION), feedback types, and terminal mode functions.

Data Types

Appendix A - Sample program

5.1 Notes EIB table

Discusses the structure and generation of the EIB table, including recommendations for editing and poll trigger entry.

5.2 Notes for programming

Recommends using EIB_Tools.AXI functions for programming, covering sample programs like EIB table structure and loading from file.

Appendix B - EIB_Tools.AXI

Appendix C - Comparison with previous version

7.1 Structure; Generation of filter table in gateway

Details changes in filter table generation, comparing previous SEND_COMMAND syntax with new EIBAdd function.

7.2 Controlling actuators

Explains the evolution of actuator control commands, comparing SYSTEM_CALL with new EIBSet and SEND_COMMAND SET.

7.3 Feedback

Describes the new feedback mechanism using a single array and outputting raw data as ASCII strings.

Appendix D - What to do if it does not work?

Comm-Tec EIB Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandComm-Tec
ModelEIB
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

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