Comm-Tec EIB - Table of Contents

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Table of contents
1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Aims?..........................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Role of the EIB installer..............................................................................................................3
1.3 EIB from the AMX programmer’s point of view...........................................................................3
1.4 EIB details when using the Gateway..........................................................................................5
2 Hardware........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Interfaces, Indication and Operating Devices.............................................................................6
2.2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Connection Gateway – TCP/IP Interface............................................................................6
3 Programming..................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Integrating the Module................................................................................................................7
3.2 Analyzing feedback signals ........................................................................................................8
3.3 The NetLinx module interface.....................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Commands for module .......................................................................................................9
Description .........................................................................................................................................9
3.3.2 Feedback from module.....................................................................................................11
Description .......................................................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Terminal Mode..................................................................................................................11
3.3.4 Channels and levels .........................................................................................................14
4 Data Types...................................................................................................................................14
5 Appendix A – Sample program.....................................................................................................15
5.1 Notes EIB table.........................................................................................................................15
5.2 Notes for programming.............................................................................................................15
5.2.2 Example 2 - Structure of EIB table with SEND_COMMANDS..........................................17
5.2.3 Example 3 – Enter addresses from file.............................................................................18
5.2.4 Example 4 – Main program...............................................................................................19
6 Appendix B – EIB_Tools.AXI........................................................................................................20
7 Appendix C – Comparison with previous version.........................................................................21
7.1 Structure / Generation of filter table in gateway .......................................................................21
7.2 Controllling actuators................................................................................................................21
7.3 Feedback..................................................................................................................................21
8 Appendix D – What to do if it does not work?...............................................................................22
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