EIB/KNX Basics - Revision history

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2016-02-03T16:47:58Z

Topology

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	= Topology =		= Topology =
			== Logic ==
			* Each device has an address.
			* An address looks like XX/YY/ZZ
			** XX and YY are considered line designations.
			** XX can be 0-15
			** YY can be 0-15
			** ZZ can be 0-254

	== Connectivity ==		== Connectivity ==
	There are four ways EIB/KNX telegrams are transported		There are four ways EIB/KNX telegrams are transported

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Actors

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	A sensor sends out telegrams and has logic built it.		A sensor sends out telegrams and has logic built it.
	=== Actors ===		=== Actors ===
	Most actor devices are available in so called REG format. They end up in your central wiring closet.		Most actor devices are available in so called REG format. They end up in your central wiring closet. The actor pictures below is a single device controlling up to 8 output ports.

	[[Image:Knx-jal.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-jal.jpg]]

	There are also devices available which live outside of the ~~wiriing~~ closet.		There are also devices available which live outside of the wiring closet.

	[[Image:Knx-jal-ap.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-jal-ap.jpg]]

2011-10-14T12:01:18Z

Must Haves

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	== Must Haves ==		== Must Haves ==
	Each KNX network NEEDS		Each KNX network NEEDS
	* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR. A [http://www.knx.org/knx-tools/ets4/download/ demo} can be downloaded as well.		* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR. A [http://www.knx.org/knx-tools/ets4/download/ demo] can be downloaded as well.
	* A KNX power supply		* A KNX power supply
	[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]

2011-10-14T12:00:58Z

Must Haves

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	== Must Haves ==		== Must Haves ==
	Each KNX network NEEDS		Each KNX network NEEDS
	* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR.		* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR. A [http://www.knx.org/knx-tools/ets4/download/ demo} can be downloaded as well.
	* A KNX power supply		* A KNX power supply
	[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]

2011-06-18T12:51:24Z

Reordering the needed things

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	== Must Haves ==		== Must Haves ==
	Each KNX network NEEDS		Each KNX network NEEDS
			* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR.
	* A KNX power supply		* A KNX power supply
	[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]
	* An option to connect KNX to the computer. Easiest are KNX/IP gateways, as they can be far away from a computer		* An option to connect KNX to the computer. Easiest are KNX/IP gateways, as they can be far away from a computer
	[[Image:Knx-gate.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-gate.jpg]]
	* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR.

	== Other Devices ==		== Other Devices ==

2011-03-09T06:34:12Z

2011-03-08T15:09:37Z

Actors

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	[[Image:Knx-jal.jpg]]		[[Image:Knx-jal.jpg]]

			There are also devices available which live outside of the wiriing closet.

			[[Image:Knx-jal-ap.jpg]]

	=== Sensors ===		=== Sensors ===
	Sensors are for example switches that you put on the wall to send out telegrams, or motion sensors (PIR) to send out telegrams whenever motion or a change of brightness is detected.		Sensors are for example switches that you put on the wall to send out telegrams, or motion sensors (PIR) to send out telegrams whenever motion or a change of brightness is detected.

2011-03-08T15:07:48Z

Other Devices

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	=== Actors ===		=== Actors ===
	Most actor devices are available in so called REG format. They end up in your central wiring closet.		Most actor devices are available in so called REG format. They end up in your central wiring closet.

			[[Image:Knx-jal.jpg]]
	=== Sensors ===		=== Sensors ===
	Sensors are for example switches that you put on the wall to send out telegrams, or motion sensors (PIR) to send out telegrams whenever motion or a change of brightness is detected.		Sensors are for example switches that you put on the wall to send out telegrams, or motion sensors (PIR) to send out telegrams whenever motion or a change of brightness is detected.

			[[Image:Knx-sensor.jpg]]

	== Cabling ==		== Cabling ==
	There is dedicated KNX cable available (mostly green in color) which contains 2 pairs. Red/Black/White and Yellow. Normally you only use red and black. The other pair can be utilized for a parallel bus for other stuff, or as a backup in case something breaks in the first pair.		There is dedicated KNX cable available (mostly green in color) which contains 2 pairs. Red/Black/White and Yellow. Normally you only use red and black. The other pair can be utilized for a parallel bus for other stuff, or as a backup in case something breaks in the first pair.

2011-03-08T15:05:00Z

Must Haves

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	== Must Haves ==		== Must Haves ==
	Each KNX network NEEDS		Each KNX network NEEDS
	* A KNX power supply		* A KNX power supply
	* An option to connect KNX to the computer. Easiest are KNX/IP gateways, as they can be far away from a computer		[[Image:Knx-psu.jpg]]
			* An option to connect KNX to the computer. Easiest are KNX/IP gateways, as they can be far away from a computer
			[[Image:Knx-gate.jpg]]
	* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR.		* ETS - The programming software for the KNX bus. This is software you have to buy from Konnex (the committee behind KNX) and it is priced at around 400EUR.

	== Other Devices ==		== Other Devices ==
	KNX devices can be split into two things. Actors and sensors. An actor receives a telegram to do stuff and reports status.		KNX devices can be split into two things. Actors and sensors. An actor receives a telegram to do stuff and reports status.

2011-03-07T19:53:15Z

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	= Topology =		= Topology =
	== Connectivity ==		== Connectivity ==
	There are ~~three~~ ways EIB/KNX ~~can work~~		There are four ways EIB/KNX telegrams are transported
	# Twisted Pair		* Twisted Pair
	# Powerline		* Powerline
	# RF		* RF
			* IR

	We only look at twisted pair, as that is the most common.		We only look at twisted pair, as that is the most common.