5 Configuration : 5.3 Check and configure installation in power circuit : 5.3.9 Configuration examples of the digitalSTROM Devices : 5.3.9.4 Joker (black)

  
5.3.9.4
Joker (black)
Configuration of the digitalSTROM-UMR200
Editing device properties (input)
In the Editing device properties dialogue for the inputs of the digitalSTROM SW-UMR200, the following parameters are available:
"Colour group
Choose the desired digitalSTROM colour for the operation of the selected digitalSTROM device (see Chapter 1.6).
If you have chosen the colour group black (Joker) for the SW-UMR200 input, the desired function of a SW-TKM or SW-AKM can be selected under "Input mode“.
If you have the colour groups yellow (light), grey (shade) or blue (climate) for the SW-UMR200 input, the same configuration options are available to you as described in the Chapters 5.3.9.
 
"Input mode
Choose the desired input for the operation of the selected digitalSTROM device: «Leaving home», «Ringing», «Panic», «App-push button» or «Sensor».
If you have defined the input mode as a sensor, the same configuration options are available to you as for the automation terminal block (see Chapter 5.3.9.4).
Editing device properties (Output)
In the Editing device properties dialogue for the output of the digitalSTROM SW-UMR200, the following parameters are available:
"Colour group
Choose the desired digitalSTROM colour for the operation of the selected digitalSTROM device (see Chapter 1.6).
If you have chosen the colour groups yellow (light), grey (shade) or blue (climate) for the SW-UMR200 output, the same configuration options are available to you as described in Chapter 5.3.9.
"Output
Operating mode of the power output for digitalSTROM devices with power output. The output can
switched individually
Both outputs can be configured and switched individually.
switched combined
Both outputs are switched together.
switched combined in 2 stages
Both outputs are switched combined and depending on the output value in 2 stages:
33 % relay 1 on / 66 % relay 1 on and relay 2 An
switched combined in 3 stages
Both outputs are switched combined and depending on the output value in 3 stages,
25 % relay 1 on / 50 % relay 2 on & relay 1 off / 75 % relay 1 on &
relay 2 on
or be deactivated.
 
"Advanced settings“
In the advanced settings, the impulse behaviour for the presets and activities called up can be set:
Repetitions as a number (1 to 254) or endless until another preset or activity is called up.
Switch-on time (0 to 8.4  seconds)
Switch off time (0 to 8.4  seconds)
Output after impulse on individual device: Switch on, Switch on or Do not change
 
Configuration options for digitalSTROM push button blocks
Editing device properties
In the Device properties dialogue for the digitalSTROM push button block Joker, the following parameters are available for the particular digitalSTROM meter:
"Colour group“
This dialogue is only available for digitalSTROM devices of the application area Joker (black). Choose the desired digitalSTROM colour for the operation of the selected digitalSTROM device, i.e. yellow – light, grey – shade, blue – climate, cyan – audio, magenta – video, black– joker (see chapter 1.6).
If a push button is intended to switch a light, for example, the colour group is set to yellow. The colour group of digitalSTROM relay terminal blocks is set based on the connected devices.
E.g., set the colour group to Audio (cyan), if an audio system is switched on with it. In this way the digitalSTROM push button block joker can be used as the push button in the different colour areas.
Furthermore in the colour group joker (black), higher-level activities (e.g. «Ringing» or «Panic») can also be triggered or digitalSTROM Server Apps controlled with the connected push button. For this, see the description of "Push button" later in this chapter.
 
"Operating mode “
Operating mode of the power output for digitalSTROM devices with power output and application area Joker (black). The operating mode of the digitalSTROM device joker can be selected independent of the colour group. The operating mode of the power output is shown in the device list in the "Output" column. (see chapter 5.3.3).
In the Operating mode dialogue for the digitalSTROM devices the following parameters are available:
"Switching"
The connected device is controlled via a digitalSTROM push button with the same colour group. In Preset 1-4 and for Area on it is switched on; for Preset off, «Leaving home», and «Deep Off» the connected device is switched off. This operating mode is used e.g. if you connect a lamp to the digitalSTROM Device and operate it with the colour group light (yellow) via a room push button.
"Saving"
The connected device shall be switched off automatically during absence or at night to save energy. In case of «Leaving home», «Sleeping» and «Deep Off», the connected device will be switched off, «Coming home» or «Waking up» will switch it on again.
In addition, the power output switches on if Presets 1-4 or Area on of the same colour group, e.g. for light (yellow) are called up. If the Off presets are called up, the output remains unchanged. The power output of the digitalSTROM devices in the colour group joker do not respond to presets 1-4 or Area On.
Saving can therefore be applied to devices with high standby consumption (e.g. TV and audio equipment) or devices in permanent operation (e.g. network routers). During absence these devices will be automatically disconnected from the power supply.
"Wipe"
In the event of a brief power failure, many standard electronic devices switch to their own integrated standby mode (e.g. TV). In the Wipe operating mode the power supply for the connected device is briefly interrupted for the Off-presets or the activity «Standby» and the device is set to its own standby mode. In case of «Leaving home», «Sleeping» and «Deep Off» the device will be completely cut-off from the power supply.
Preset 1-4, Area on as well as «Coming home» and «Waking up» will switch the device on again. By doing so the connected device will also be set to its own standby mode.
Thanks to the Wipe operating mode you can switch off the devices (e.g. TVs). At the same time, these devices can be left in standby mode.
 
"Push button"
Depending on the function of the digitalSTROM push button block presets can be called up for a device connected directly to the output (device push button), an area in a room (area push button) or for the whole room (room push button).
 
In the Push button dialogue for the digitalSTROM devices the following parameters are available:
"Device push button"
The device push button always switches/dims a device connected directly to the output with
1x click. With 2x, 3x, 4x click on the device push button additional presets can be called up for the room. This corresponds to the factory settings of the digitalSTROM line dimmer.
 
"Area push button"
The area push button always switches/dims digitalSTROM Devices belonging to the same area in a room with 1x click. All other devices in the room are not affected.
Use the drop-down menu to select the desired area to be switched on with 1x click. A maximum of 4 areas are available in each room.
If a digitalSTROM push button block is configured as area push button, the main section Activities will show the associated preset, e.g. Area 1 On. If the preset for an area is saved (e.g. Area 1 On), the digitalSTROM devices switched on at this time (device value > 0 %) will automatically make up the corresponding area.
With 2x, 3x, 4x click on the area push button additional presets can be called up for the room.
"Room push button"
The room push button always switches/dims all digitalSTROM devices belonging to a room. With 1x, 2x, 3x and 4x click you can call up different presets for the room. This corresponds to the factory settings of the digitalSTROM push button block.
 
Fig. 39 Device properties dialogue of a digitalSTROM joker push button block
 
Adjust "function" of the digitalSTROM Devices
Determines the functionality of the push button inputs 1 and 3 for the digitalSTROM push button block joker (black) (only for digitalSTROM push button block with 4 universal inputs).
If the push button inputs 1 or 3 are configured respectively as 2-way push buttons, they will also determine the functions of push button inputs 2, or 4 respectively.
"1-way"
The push button inputs 1 and 2 are operated as separate single push button inputs.
The push button inputs 3 and 4 are operated as separate single push button inputs.
Hereby all push button blocks are shown in the device list.
"2-way Open/Close" for shade/light
The push button inputs 1 and 2 are used for the operation of a 2-way push button. The Open/Close push button is connected to push button input 1.
Push button input 2 is automatically linked to push button input 1. The configuration of the 2-way push button is performed on push button input 1.
The push button inputs 3 and 4 are used for the operation of a 2-way push button. The Open/Close push button is connected to push button input 3.
Push button input 4 is automatically linked to push button input 3.
The configuration of the 2-way push button is performed on push button input 3. Here the linked inputs (2 or 4 respectively) are not listed in the device list.
"2-way Close/Off" for shade/light
The push button inputs 1 and 2 are used for the operation of a 2-way push button. Here the Close/Off push button is connected to push button input 1.
Push button input 2 is automatically linked to push button input 1. The configuration of the 2-way push button is performed on push button input 1.
The push button inputs 3 and 4 are used for the operation of a 2-way push button. Here the Close/Off push button is connected to push button input 3.
Push button input 4 is automatically linked to push button input 3. The configuration of the 2-way push button is performed on push button input 3.
Here the linked inputs (2 or 4 respectively) are not listed in the device list.
 
Editing device properties
For digitalSTROM automation terminal blocks SW-AKM 210
Due to the set function of the connected sensor, pre-defined switching sensor messages which can be used e.g. in the digitalSTROM Server App "Event Responder" to trigger other activities are sent off by the digitalSTROM automation terminal block.
The sensor messages for wind, rain and smoke (fire) are processed as higher-level activities within the entire digitalSTROM system.
Delay values can be defined for the sensor signal on order to debounce the quick-acting signals.
The switching thresholds for the switching signal itself (e.g. wind strength or amount of rain) are set at the connected sensor. When making these settings, please refer to the product information of the sensor manufacturer.
In the Devices properties dialogue for the digitalSTROM Automation terminal block the following parameters are available:
"Sensor function"
Specific function/operating mode of the connected sensor (on/off).
In the Sensor function dialogue the following parameters are available:
"App mode" Available application possibility. The switching sensor messages for contact open and contact closed are sent off.
"Dawn/dusk" For use with a dawn/dusk sensor. Switching sensor messages Light and Dark
 
"Movement sensor" For use with movement sensors. Switching sensor messages No movement and Movement. With the digitalSTROM Server App Movement sensor, a multitude of application possibilities can be easily realised.
 
"Smoke detector" For use with smoke detectors. Switching sensor messages no Smoke and Smoke. Triggers the higher-level activity «Fire».
 
"Wind monitor" For use with wind monitors. Switching sensor messages no Wind and Wind. Triggers the higher-level activity «Wind»
"Rain monitor" For use with rain monitors. Switching sensor messages No rain and Rain Triggers the higher-level activity «Rain»
"Sunlight" For use with rain monitors. Switching sensor messages Light and Dark
"Thermostat" For use with a thermostat. Switching sensor messages Temperature exceeded and temperature fallen below
 
 
Adjust "Input" of the digitalSTROM Devices
Determines the interpretation of a sensor signal.
In the Input dialogue the following parameters are available:
"standard"
The rising flank causes a switching sensor message for the On state.
The
falling flank causes a switching sensor message for the Off state.
"inverted"
The rising flank causes a switching sensor message for the Off state.
The falling flank causes a switching sensor message for the On state.
"rising flank on"
Only the rising flank causes a switching sensor message for the On state.
"falling flank on“
Only the falling flank causes a switching sensor message for the On state.
"rising flank off"
Only the rising flank causes a switching sensor message for the Off state.
"falling flank off"
Only the falling flank causes a switching sensor message for the Off state.
"rising flank on/off"
The rising flank causes a switching sensor message for the On and Off states in alternation.
"falling flank on/off"
The falling flank causes a switching sensor message for the On and Off states in alternation.
"Switching on delay"
The switching sensor messages for the On state are first sent off when the sensor signal for the minimal specified time duration is steadily present (time entry in minutes and seconds).
 
"Switching off delay"
The switching sensor messages for the Off state are first sent off when the sensor signal for the minimal specified time duration is steadily absent (time entry in minutes and seconds).
In the factory settings, the switching off delay is 1 minute in order to debounce sensors which switch frequently and thus minimize the amount of switching sensor messages. Therefore it is recommended to leave the switching delay set to at least 1 minute.

consumption_eventConfigure consumption event message
Open for the dialogue for the configuration of the consumption event message for the selected digitalSTROM device.
This function is only available for the digitalSTROM relay terminal block joker (SW-KL) and the digitalSTROM inline adapter joker (SW-ZWS).
Fig. 40 Configure consumption event message (joker) dialogue
If the consumption of the connected device exceeds or falls below this defined threshold, corresponding consumption event messages will be sent off.
The threshold should be set to 50 % of the maximum consumption of the connected devices. The minimum threshold value is 20 W. The messages can be used to control further activities (e. g. to trigger an activity in the digitalSTROM server App "Event Responder“).
In the Configure Consumption Event dialogue the following parameters are available:
"Current Consumption"
Current consumption value of the connected device in Watt.
Use Update to update the display of the current consumption value.
Use Apply to set the thresholds automatically to 50 % of the current consumption value (recommended threshold).
"Activate consumption event ´on´"
Activates the sending of a consumption event message with the specified name (e.g. TV on), if the current consumption value exceeds the configured threshold (e.g. 230 W).
To send a repeat switch-on message, the current consumption must first drop 50 % under the switch-on value, so that if the consumption value is exceeded again, a switch on message is sent.
"Activate consumption event ´off´"
Activates the sending of a consumption event message with the specified name (e.g. TV off), if the current consumption value falls below the configured threshold (e.g. 230 W).
To send a repeat switch-off message, the current consumption must first rise 50 % above the switch off value, so that if the consumption value is exceeded again, a switch-off message is sent.
 
Information for digitalSTROM devices of the colour group joker (black)
Higher-level activities
If the input of a digitalSTROM device is configured for the joker application area, the connected push button can be used to trigger higher-level activities. To do so, select the higher-level activity («Leaving home», «Ringing», «Panic», or «Alarm 1»). Then the push button completely sets up the corresponding digitalSTROM push button block (e.g. as "Panic push button").
If the digitalSTROM device is switched off by activities such as «Leaving home» or «Deep Off», no consumption event will be notified.
 
"App push button"
The push button can be used as an App push button to control digitalSTROM Server Apps. The App push button has no predefined functionality in factory settings and can be used as needed. (see chapter 3.7.7 'Controlling different devices with the touch of a button' in the user manual).
If the digitalSTROM push button block joker (black) input is configured for the joker (black) application area, the push button is automatically used as App push button.
If one of the push buttons on the line dimmer GE-SD200 is used as joker button and configured for the joker (black) application area, the joker push button will also be automatically operated as App push button.
See the following description for the configuration of the push button function for the digitalSTROM push button block joker (black) and the line dimmer GE-SDS200.