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14 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021

NEW ENERTEX® RGB+CCT LED DIMMER (20A / 5 channels)) Finally a simple way to manage RGB and color temperature!
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The German manufacturer Enertex presents its unique dimmer for LED strips KNX LED Dimmsequenzer 20A/5x with unique features on the market.

 

This novelty is a great advantage! Now, with LED strips that include RGB+CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) technology we have the opportunity to combine the RGB part with the cool white and warm white control part, automatically generating softer colors and a wider white range, among many other functions.

 

Until now, for RGBW lighting, a dedicated RGB color adjustment component independent of the color temperature or white component was required, where the adjustment had to be performed on each of them individually, i.e. in 2 steps. Now, the RGB+CCT technology allows to manage colors and white light in an improved way compared to the usual way.

Enertex has been the first to introduce this mode to the market in the current generation of KNX devices and calls it "RGB extended" and "TW extended".

For the examples described below, RGB+CCT LED strips are considered, which have 3 emitting diodes: One diode with 3 colors for RGB and another 2 white light diodes to achieve dimming within the range of approximately 2,700K to 6,000K.

EXAMPLE OF "EXTENDED RGB":

- Requirement: To achieve a Smoothed Blue tone, taking into account the white tones:

- Normal solution: In normal RGB application or when automatic blending is disabled, to achieve this effect, you have to reduce the saturation, i.e. it is achieved by setting the Blue color to 100% and blending the R and G channels by 50% each.

- Solution with Enertex: Allows the two white channels to be mixed automatically when the saturation of a color value is lowered. This results in a "nicer" white tone than the white tone mixed by the RGBW colors, achieving softer colors, avoiding adjusting the saturation.

The calculation of the color values and the mixing of the white channel is done internally in the device and does not have to be parameterized by the user. Only the desired color temperature of the white LEDs has to be specified.

EXAMPLE OF "EXTENDED TW":

- Requirement: Extend the white range at the lower and upper end of those allowed by the LED strip whites (2,700K to 6,000K):

- Solution with Enertex: The "Extended-TW" application makes it possible to extend the color temperature range of the adjustable white channel by automatically mixing the R, G and B color channels in the same channel, in addition to the temperature values of the two white channels. The user does not have to perform any complex calculations or tests with each individual luminaire. Only the light temperature of the white LEDs has to be specified. The Enertex algorithm automatically determines the optimum control.

Parameterization:

- Warm white color temperature: 2,700 K

- Cool white color temperature: 6,000 K

- Minimum value: 1,000 K

- Maximum value: 10,000 K

 

With TW-Extended, by mixing the three RGB color channels, the warm white range is extended down to 1,000 K and the cool white range is extended up to 10,000 K.

So if you are looking for a LED strip for environments where there is indecision about which LED strip to install (RGB, white temperature control, etc..) or you need a control with automatic white balance or HCL (Human Centric Light), then the combination of RGB+CCT LED strips together with the Enertex dimmer is just what you need.

Among many other features, it can control up to 5 RGB+CCT channels and up to 20 A in total* and with a maximum cable length of 50 m* between the dimmer and the lamp (*see configuration in data sheet).

It also supports scenes, sequences, time and day controlled color temperature control (HCL) as well as KNX Data Secure.

The channel assignment in the ETS can be freely configured from all of the following options:

- 5x independent channels (c.i)

- 1x RGB+CCT

- 1x RGBW + 1x c.i.

- 1x RGB + 2x c.i.

- 1x RGB + 1x Tunable White (TW)

- 2x TW + 1x i.c.

- 1x TW + 3x c.i.

 

OUTSTANDING FEATURES:

- Five channels, pulse-modulated, max. 20 A total.

- Dimming power up to 480 W

- Variable input and output voltage from 5 to 48 V.

- Also suitable for lamps with high inrush currents (up to 100 A).

- Integrated protection against overvoltage and undervoltage, overcurrent (selective), overtemperature, polarity inversion

- Additional protection functions for power supply and lighting

- Commissioning functions via integrated display and buttons

- Free configuration of the channels

- Accessible in RGB or HSV color space

- Four dimming curves with soft dimming as well as PWM frequencies between 200 and 1200 Hz for optimum dimming results

- RGBCCT - RGBW: extended white balance or extension of tunable white color temperature space by adding R/G/B

- Automatic color temperature mimicking of incandescent lamps (Dim2Warm)

- Time-of-day dimming and day-dependent white control (Human Centric Lighting / HCL)

- Staircase lighting function

- More than 20 predefined sequences and up to 5 freely configurable sequences in RGB or TW operating mode

- Dimming and sequencing, scenes, bit scenes and blocking functions

- Measurement of voltage, current, power, temperature and telegram rate per channel

- Channel-dependent energy and cost meters

- Control of an external KNX switch actuator to switch off the power supply to the LEDs

- Easy installation: no external fuses or distribution terminals required, approved for cable lengths of up to 50 m

- Intelligent generation of pulse patterns to match the load of the power supply (increases the lifetime of the LED power supply)

- Optional encrypted communication with the KNX Data Secure protocol

- Available in two different formats:

        Ceiling version - Ref. 1174-DK

         DIN rail mounting version - Ref. 1174-REG

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15 DE JULIO DE 2021

NEW MDT BLIND ACTUATORS
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Why are they so special? Due to its advanced and exclusive functionality: automatic travel time measurement, intelligent sun protection, calculation of the sun's position with automatic blind tracking, practical ventilation function, frost protection function for blinds and the additional fire alarm function. A range of functions that meets almost all customer needs and is unique in the market.

It is worth mentioning the details of some of them:

- With Smart Sun Protection, the actuator calculates the current position of the sun, that is, the azimuth (angle of the sun) and the elevation (height of the sun) (previously receiving date / time and luminosity values from a weather station). In this way, the blinds can automatically switch to two shading positions depending on the position and strength of the sun. In the case of Venetian blinds, the slats can be adjusted automatically.
The automatic adjustment can be switched on and off at will and independently by blind. In this way, the position of the blinds can be taken into account according to the solar position and the possible shadows of the adjacent buildings.


- With the optimal use of energy for awnings, the position of the awnings can be controlled depending on the ambient temperature of a room. If the ambient temperature is below a threshold, the awning remains raised and the additional thermal performance of the sun is taken advantage of. If room temperature is reached, the awning moves down. Further heating of the room is avoided and the cooling energy of the room is saved.


- Extensive status information that allows to accurately represent different variables in any visualization:
o The current height position (1 byte)
o The current position of the slats (1 byte)
o The current / last address (1 bit),
o The status of the awning (1 bit),
o The upper and lower position (1 bit)
o The lockout / alarm status (1 bit).


- Diagnosis with plain text via14-byte objects. There is a 14-byte diagnostic object for the automatic positioning function, which sends the current status of the blind, such as on / off, the active brightness threshold and the calculated position of the sun, that is, the azimuth and the elevation. In addition, each channel has an individual diagnostic object that sends the last status of the channel. Here you can see if the channel is in alarm state, in ventilation position or in blocking function.
Diagnostic objects save a lot of time in checking and troubleshooting and make commissioning easier.

- Long frames support. When programming from the ETS5, Long frames are sent. These contain more parameters per telegram, which significantly reduces actuator programming time. This requires a programming interface that supports the transmission of long frames. For this, MDT also offers the programming interfaces IP Router SCN-IP100.02, IP Interface SCN-IP000.02 and USB Interface SCN-USBR.01.
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17 DE JUNIO DE 2021

What's new in the Iddero Mobile app
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What's new in the Iddero Mobile app
Iddero has just published a new version of the Iddero Mobile app for remote control of Iddero VERSO+IP screens from smartphones and tablets.

This new version (1.3.1) introduces the possibility of editing time schedules directly from the app , as well as various usability improvements and adaptations necessary for better performance in the most recent versions of Android and iOS.

Let's mention the main features of Iddero Mobile:

- Remote control of VERSO + IP both in the local network and through the cloud, thanks to the Iddero cloud service ( idderocloud ),totally transparent for the user.

- Very simple configuration, scanning a QR code from the app.

- The visualization shown by the app to control the VERSO+IP is identical to that of the device itself , which greatly simplifies its use for the end user.

- Push notifications to receive immediate notifications immediately before any incident in the house.



Did you know...? An update is planned shortly to also integrate the remote control of the Iddero HC3 and HC3L touch screens through the app.

Download Iddero Mobile on your iOS or Android device from the following links:
App Store
Google Play




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06 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020

MDT NEWS
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New 55 &63 series!
Push Button Smart 55 with colour display
The Push Button Smart 55 with colour display is available in following versions:
BE-TAS5504.01    Push Button Smart 55    4-fold with colour display, white glossy finish
BE-TAS55T4.01    Push Button Smart 55    4-fold with colour display, with temperature/humidity sensor

Description
The MDT Push Button Smart 55 releases KNX telegrams depending on the paramerization after pressing the buttons. The RGBW status LEDs can be controlled with internal or external objects. The LED brightness is controllable via day/night or brightness object. In addition to switching, dimming, blinds, scenes or sending values, a lot more functions are available. The Push Button Smart 55 has 4 integrated logic blocks.

FEATURES:
- Production in Germany certified according to ISO 9001
- Fits 55mm systems/ranges
- Active colour display for function and status indication
- Adjustable background colour of the display (white or black)
- Automatic display brightness via light sensor and day/night object
- Visualisation of indoor/outdoor temperature and time
- With temperature/humidity sensor for room temperature measurement (not BE-TAS5504.01)
- Additional functions for temperature setting and operation mode (not BE-TAS5504.01)
- New multi touch function, sends up to 4 values/DPTs
on the same or different objects
- Innovative group control with long/extra long button press

- 1 and 2 button operation for switching, dimming, shutters, values
- Symbols and plain text adjustable for each button/function
- Short/long button push and 2 objects
- Installation in an installation box with included support ring
- Recommended installation height: 1,05 - 1,20m
- No additional power supply required
- Integrated bus coupling unit
- 3 years warranty

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14 DE MAYO DE 2020

Modbus RTU Master to KNX TP Gateway
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Integrate any Modbus RTU slave device with any KNX device or system using ETS. The aim of this integration is to make accessible any Modbus registers data and resources from a KNX system, as if it was part of the own KNX system and vice-versa.

FEATURES

KNX Certified.
Support for Modbus RTU only (RS485).
Support for KNX TP.
Supports KNX standard datapoints (DPTs) that guarantees a seamless integration with any KNX device or system.
Operations for each signal to adapt Modbus register to demanding KNX installations: E.g. multiplication, division and equal to.
Reduced dimensions, compact housing.
Up to 100 Communication Objects.
Up to 255 Modbus Devices.
Easy integration & configuration with standard ETS database.

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