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ThinKnx Configurator

The ThinKnx Configurator software the indispensable tool for the creation and development of a supervision project. It makes possible to create all the connections between the GUI and all the devices integrated into the plant.

Following some simple steps and intuitive parametres, graphic interfaces can be deeply customised and are accessible from every client and device.

Just as efficiently, it is possible to create logics and to set up all the system elements to obtain deep integrations between all the existing devices.

Finally, the same tool allows to upload the project on client devices and Alveo servers with differentiated exports based on the specific user.

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Program

Create logics and basic functions.

Display

Structures GUI according to user preferences.

Export

Create different project versions according to users.

Connect

Download the project directly on server and clients.

Principal features

Project wizard

There is a wizard that automatically provides the base information in order to speed up the creation of a new project.

Customised graphic

Graphics is highly customisable. The usage default graphics can be avoided by importing wallpaper images, commands, etc.

Import ETS project

In order to make the commands setting more accessible it is possible to import the CSV file of the ETS project to visualize the KNX groups tree.

Project optimisation

The project can be optimised by removing unused files and resizing images in a way that the efficiency of poorly performing clients can be preserved.

Server upload

Once the project has been configured, it is possible to upload it on the server simply by clicking a button in the Configurator software.

Multiple export

Different versions of the project to upload on iPad, iPhone, Android or Window can be created, specifying wether each graphic object of the project can be displayed or not.

Users and groups

The Configurator allows to manage exportable users groups. Graphical (for example full-screen mode) or functional (for example VoIP data) parameters can be configured in relation to the settings previously selected by the user.

Client restrictions

It is possible to specify which users or groups are allowed to visualise each graphic object in the interface once the project has been exported.

Licenses check

All server functions are activated by specific licence. The Configurator reports when objects not belonging to the selected licences are added to the project.

Push notification

Push notifications can be displayed on clients when certain conditions, predefined in the Configurator, occur.

Web interface

Web interface allows to visualize the graphic interface and to control the plant from a web browser.

KNX groups search

This function allows to search a specified KNX group to restore the list of objects containing the desired KNX group in their properties.

ON/OFF commands

The “Switch” object can be used for several control modes: toggle, dimmering, sending of “1” value, sending of “0” value, sending of “1” on pressure and “0” on release, sending of byte value, etc.

Calendars and clocks

“Switch” objects can be temporised using to modes: the “Calendar” mode allows to set complex temporisations while the “Switch Schedule” mode allows to set six weekly temporisations.

RGB lamps

RGB lamps can be configured and programmed using the Configurator, specifying the KNX groups of colour groups.

Loads control

The loads control allows to monitor the electric energy consumption. Disarm thresholds and rearm intervals can be set using the Configurator.

Rollers and blinds

“Rollers” and “Blinds” objects contains KNX groups to move, to stop and to obtain a feedback of shades, blinds, etc.

Programmable thermostats and HVAC

The chronothermostat is used to interact with a KNX thermostat and allows to set weekly timers to control the temperature. The desired temperature can be hourly and daily set.

Analog values

The “Analogical value” object allows to visualize analogical values (for example meteo data such as wind speed, outdoor temperature, etc.) and to send them to a KNX group (for example to adjust threshold values).

Scenes

Scene is a sequence of programmed actions such as the switching on of the lights in a room. This list of action can be predetermined by the user through the scene recording function.

Reporting

The “Report” object allows to monitor one or more KNX groups and to send an e-mail message with a report to a list of receivers. The report can be sent in text or html format.

Weather

Weather forecast can be displayed into the client by setting the desired locations in the Configurator.

IP cameras

In order to visualize the images coming from an IP camera on the client, is enough to set the addresses (local and remote), the model and the access credentials in the Configurator.

Anti-theft system

ThinKnx includes a large-scale integration of anti-theft systems. All the system parameters, partitions and sensors can be adjusted in the Configurator. The user can arm or disarm one or all the partitions, exclude some sensors or visualise the alerted ones.

Logical operations

Logical operations (AND, OR, XOR) based on values coming from KNX groups can be created using simple and intuitive interfaces. This function is useful to create the OR logic which switches off the boiler when all the heating valves are closed.

Math operations

This function allows to create mathematical functions, to write reports or to control some commands. For example, the switching on/off timing of the boiler can be determined by associating a load (a relevance level) to the heating valves.

Generic gateway

The generic gateway allows to perform actions depending on a command or a specific value sent by the KNX bus. It can be used to create temperature alarms.

SMS gateway

SMS gateway is a service that allows to send SMS notifications when specific conditions predefined in the Configurator occur.

IR Transmitter

The “IR Transmitter” object allows to send IR commands to different devices such as TV, audio hifi, DVD players etc.

Intercom

Alveo Compact and Alveo Micro servers provides a VoIP switchboard function to manage VoIP phone calls, especially the ones coming from IP intercoms. This calls can be received on the clients and answered.

Sonos Zone Player

Sonos is a system which includes amplifiers and HiFi wireless audio components. The ThinKnx system integrates this device in the plants in a way that it can be controlled using the client interface.

Audio/Video matrix

Audio/video matrix can be added to the project and integrated with the home automation system, controlling them directly from the ThinKnx clients.

Generic command

The generic command allows to insert customised command, different from “Switch” objects, into the interface. Using this objects it is possible to send KNX telegrams to specified groups, to launch scenarios, to operate in the graphic interface, ecc. It is commonly used to control devices such as IR Trans, audio/video moulds, Sonos etc.

GUI navigation

The device usage can be simplified by setting some shortcuts on the interface to find the desired commands more rapidly.