airConfig – wireless EnOcean configuration
Issue 01-2015:
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Almost one year after the successful launch of the universal field strength test tool airScan, Thermokon presents its new remote commissioning tool airConfig on the occasion of ISH 2015. Remote commissioning means the parameterization of devices in a network without direct interaction, for example, of inaccessible devices.
airConfig is based on the EnOcean RF technology for parameterizing the devices by special remote commissioning commands. Therefore, either the EnOecan transceiver USB 300 or the airScan USB transceiver is needed.
Easy function
First, the user selects the product type to be parameterized in airConfig. AirConfig sends an inquiry “Who is,” to which all devices of this type answer with their corresponding EnOcean ID (“I am”). Thanks to this mechanism, Thermokon ensures that all devices can be clearly identified, even in projects with some hundreds of products. After all devices have replied, the user selects the corresponding product for communication.
Finally, the parameters are wirelessly transmitted to the requested device. airConfig supports the bulk configuration by which the same setting is transmitted to different devices. The configuration of the flush-mounting actuators, valve actuators or the new bi-directional BACnet IP Gateway is similar.
New possibilitiess for sensors
Also for sensors, airConfig offers new possibilities. As for the successor model of the light and motion sensor SR-MDS Solar the EEP can be changed to assure the compatibility to the receiver. The sensor can be used as a pure light sensor, as a motion sensor or as a combined light and motion sensor. Both, EEP with 8-bit resolution of the light value as well as the new 10-bit resolution are supported. The integrated LED can be activated remotely in order to start a walk test.
airConfig saves the settings of all devices internally and enables them to be saved to a project file. In case a device fails over time, the settings from the project file, including the allocated sensors and the EnOcean ID, can be reloaded in the replacement device.
Comfortable support
Even service and support in the EnOcean network can be easily realized via airConfig – either in the project on-site or from the office or from home by remote control. All system information is transparent and centralized, without the devices having passed into the network.
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