No. On the whole range of relay actuators art.01456 and 14537, dedicated to energy management, the devices are equipped with the “zero crossing” function which improves the management of the disconnection, avoiding electric arc phenomena during relay switching. Moreover, the devices are equipped with a current sensor which, to be able to read the correct data, must be connected directly to the load and not to a support relay coil.

 

No. The current sensor art.01459 can be installed only in art.01456, which manages it.

No. If you only need to measure the consumption of one or more loads, all that is required are articles which support the "current sensor" function, such as 01450, 01456, 01451 and flush mounting actuators 14537. To view and save the data, you will need a touchscreen and/or webserver type supervision device

 

Article 01455 is designed for the inlet of three current sensors. This means that in a single phase system in which the production meter is at a maximum distance of 40 cm from the consumption meter, it is possible to use only art.01455 with two current sensors.
In three-phase systems or single phase systems with a production meter located in another room or at a distance of more than 40 cm, in addition to the load control module art.01455, you will also need meter art.01450.

Entrambe le voci si riferiscono alla possibilità di visualizzare il valore indicato nel misuratore in oggetto. Questo può avvenire sia da centrale che da uno dei dispositivi di visualizzazione (touchscreen). Dopo una pressione prolungata del misuratore, comparirà per un certo periodo il valore “durata rinfresco misura” e con una certa frequenza il valore “frequenza rinfresco misura”.

First you need to check the various system coil connections are installed correctly: their label must always be facing the meter that is to be read.
Second, check the accuracy of the calibration values ​​entered in the "Sensor Setting/Calibration" menu.

To access the WebServer remotely, you need to to correctly configure the NAT in the Router. Remember that the WebServer uses an HTTPS protocol, so you must open port 443 in the router.

The WebServer allows complete supervision of all By-me home automation devices (lights, actuators, controllers, shutters, scenarios, climate control) and management of the By-me system burglar alarm (on/off, status, partial activation). In addition, the WebServer can configure up to eight IP cameras (Axis, Mobotix, generic cameras operating an RTSP stream) making them accessible on the web.

No, the WebServer is configured through any Pc with Google Chrome browser (ver. 14 or higher); the connection is made through a LAN or directly to the device using a cross cable. However, the EasyTool Professional software is necessary for importing the database from the By-me control panel and then for creating the .xml file for WebServer.

No, the sound system cannot interface with the Vimar By-me MediaCentre.

Yes, it is possible to integrate on/off, volume, track change, and source switching functions.

No, the KNX cable cannot be used.

No, this device must be connected to the home automation BUS line and configured in a group with the sound system menu.

No. To manage a sound zone you need to use "rocker" button controls.

Item 01904 is a shunt branch for the sound system which allows you to create an additional branch to the principal line if required.

A system can manage up to 32 devices.

Yes, devices at the ends of sound system branches must be terminated via the special termination jumpers present on every device.

The cable for this system is part no. 01840.B.

Yes, it is possible to combine amplifier 01901 to speakers 20587.

Yes, it is possible to combine amplifier 20581 to speakers 20588.

First, you have to check the versions of the software and hardware devices and By-me control unit installed. The control unit will have to undergo a major software upgrade (carried out by your local Technical Assistance Centre) that will enable Sound system configuration, but may at the same time cause incompatibilities with older products. Upgrading these incompatible devices are at the expense of the customer. You should contact the Vimar number 0424 488500 to individually address your specific situation.

The 20580 power supply can power the flush mounted amplifier part no. 20581 without burdening the main BUS 01801 power supply.

It is a function that, if desired, lowers the volume of normal audio playback in the event of a video intercom call.

No, every zone is managed by a single amplifier.

The maximum number of sources permitted in the system is 4.

Yes, if an audio zone is included in a scenario, the system activates the area with the preset volume and station when the scenario is called.

The "Sleep" function, programmable on the 20581 controls, allows the system to turn off automatically after a time set by the user.

The sound system can activate particular audio zones at specific time and, as with any common alarm clock, you can press an icon which temporarily turns off (about 8min) the audio, resuming normally afterwards. This function is only available on 3 and 4+4 module Touch pad.

Yes, on both Touch pads you can manage the volume and stations for different audio zones that have been updated to the appropriate version.

The dedicated "BUS" terminal on the amplifiers can connect up to 3 By-me home automation devices .

There is a "BUS" terminal on this devices dedicated to the creation of a small home automation branch with a maximum of 10 By-me devices.

The maximum distance between the speaker and amplifier depends on the cable section used. With a 1.5 mm cable, the distance can be up to 30 m, while the maximum distance drops to 10 m for a 1 mm cable.

The maximum distance between the speaker and amplifier depends on the cable section used. With a 1.5 mm cable, the distance can be up to 30 m, while the maximum distance drops to 10 m for a 1 mm cable.

Yes, in this case you must terminate the unused amplifier channel with a 100 Ohm 1Watt resistance.

No, sound devices require in-out type wiring. The SAI and home automation devices do not require a particular topological structure.

No, the device is required to ensure the transmission of the audio data.

Yes, you can bind the same partition to multiple activation devices so that you can control it from several points associated to zones in the system.

You can create up to 9 partitions.

A Partition is a grouping of one or more SAI zones which activated/deactivate together as a result of a control sent by an activation device (control unit, activator, keypad, remote control). During configuration, you can assign different partitions to different activation devices.

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It is a normal situation which depends on the message handling of arming/disarming inherent in the control unit: it is therefore important to include the SAI zones of the activators in the relative partition carefully, especially when such a partition is associated with multiple devices, activators or control unit/keypad codes. Whether an activation device (including an RF interface or a transponder reader for Access Control) sends an activation or deactivation message to its associated partition depends on the state of its RF-zone when the client acts: if this area was already active because its partition had previously been armed by another activator, the control unit reads the area of the activator as ARMED and so sends a DISARM instruction to the relative partition. This is true even if the user actually wanted to arm them because he or she was not aware that the zone (and therefore the relative partitioning) where the activator was configured was already armed. This is why when you pass the transponder key a second time, the control unit now arms the partition which it previously considered disarmed.

Make sure that the zone relative to the activator or special key or RF interface is inserted in one of the associated partitions (if there is only one, then it must of course contain the zone with the input device). Example 1: If activator A is inserted in zone 7 and you want it to activate the "kitchen" partition, then zone 7 must be included in "kitchen" partition. Example 2: If the activator is inserted in zone 7 and you want it activate the "kitchen", "living room" and "bathroom", then zone 7 must be in one of the above partitions. ATTENTION: THIS RESTRICTION IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF PARTITIONS THROUGH THE KEYPAD CODES (IT IS SUFFICIENT FOR THE DEVICE TO PERTAIN TO ANY PARTITION) AND FOR ACTIVATION VIA THE CONTROL UNIT BECAUSE, OF COURSE, THE CONTROL UNIT DOES NOT PERTAIN TO ANY ZONE AND CONSEQUENTLY ANY PARTITION.

The update of the control unit software to version 2.00 must be strictly carried out using the EasyTool software version 3.1 or later, which contains all the updates required for the management of the new menu. in this case, just import the control unit database with EasyTool 3.1 or later, export it to a file by selecting VERSION "DATABASE db1" and then reset this file as the control unit database and upload it to the control unit (where it will automatically be converted to "db2"; this double procedure allows a PC to update all the pages of the menu by importing them from the database file, and then exporting them in the correct format to the control unit.

Version 2.00 (and later) fundamentally changes the burglar alarm system logic by adding the concept of partitions. The moment you upgrade, the control unit does not allow activation of the SAI because some new information is required: partitions present (SAI zone sets) and partition association with various arming devices. When these parameters have been entered, the burglar alarm system will resume correct operation.

1) Check that there are no empty groups (zones) in the settings, or that they contain no devices.

2) If there are areas in which they are registered ONLY remote controls for RF interface they should be deleted (the remotes do not go then reconfigured, since in reality the control unit saves them in a masked area that is not included in the 31 visible to the installer )

3) Check that all parts have been associated with a choking, without exception (even those with only readers or keypads, as well as those that contain RF devices)

One zone can be placed in one single partition. It is therefore necessary to identify which zones need to be present in multiple partitions and manage them independently.

The maximum number of partitions is 9.

First, you have to create the various SAI zones from the settings menu of the control unit, and allocate different devices. Enter the SAI page from the main menu, select the SETUP menu and proceed to create new partitions: each is given its own name and is associated with one or more SAI zones. Then from the Partitions menu, associate the newly created partitions to different activation points (readers, users, keypad code, etc.). NOTE: there shouldn't be any zones without devices in the SAI system, and all areas should be included in a partition (an area may be associated to a single partition).

No, the logic has now changed. After creating the zones, you must create "partitions" which are nothing more than "zone groups"; each partition includes areas that, at a particular activation point for a specific user, should activate or deactivate collectively (e.g., the cleaning lady could activate and deactivate only the areas included in her area). Once the different partitions have been created, they need to be associated with various activation points or keypad codes. . It is also possible to associate more than one partition to an activation point, user-control unit, etc. (for example, you could create a "Perimeter" partition, an "Infrared ground floor" and a "Infrared first floor", each containing multiple SAI zones).

No, you need to install a dedicated power adapter 01830 as they draw more than the 10 mA that the interface can supply (which the PIR from other bands for example can power within their operable limits).

No it isn't possible, you must purchase a new control unit

Only the contacts interface with two independent inputs (20490 and similar) and the outdoor siren 01806 are compatible with these versions.

Yes, and the control unit will pass on the default parameters of the 01805 sirens, but the new 01806 sirens do not have the anit-tamper foam present in the 01805.

Yes, both the inputs are configurable in the home automation section either in one or in more groups (maximum 4 groups) that can be alternatively set as activation buttons for a scenario (maximum one scenario).

They are dry contacts and do not need to be powered.

You can connect a maximum of 30 meters of cable to the magnetic contact plus 30 meters return cable: the total for the connection sections for each input must not exceed 30+30=60 metres of wire. It is good practice to pass the wires along separate channels to avoid possible induction interference from powered cables.

No, the two inputs must be configured to the same area. You can for example connect a sensor to input-1 for technical alarms (setting the appropriate parameter as per instructions) and a magnetic contact to input 2, but both will be associated to the same SAI zone. You can instead choose to configure the two inputs to areas in the home automation menu that are totally different (each is configurable to a maximum of 4 home automation zones + 1 SAI zone): A common example is connecting a roller shutter to input 1, and a magnetic contact on the same window to input 2 in order to protect the shutters and window when the SAI is armed, but also automatically arrest room heating if the window is opened when the SAI is disabled (therefore setting input-2 in the relative climate zone).

No, once you make the changes in the control unit, you need to transfer the data to the same system saved in EasyTool and then press "Edit" on the Touch pad. EasyTool will then report any changes observed between old and new settings. Devices that have been removed will be erased automatically from the pages of the Touch pad and then you just add the new ones.

No, it can't be managed

No. You can enter a group/scenario in one environment only. This is also visually evident when setting up the Touch pad pages in EasyTool: The icons are in fact dimmed and you can't select them onto single pages dedicated to an environment on the Touch pad.

There is no precise rule for the association of groups to environments, you can for example build a system where the environments are composed of groups that are similar in nature, or you can create subdivisions according to the room in which various controls are found, or set up some environments one way, and others another way.

If the Touch pad only handles home automation, it should be configured as a normal device in a home automation group, while if it also operates the SAI alarm, it must be configured in a Burglar alarm group/zone (which must be included in the partitioning).

No. The Touch pad is configured by loading the settings from the control unit (or units, if the system has multiple lines with home automation control units) into EasyTool Professional and then use this data to configure the graphical pages of the Touch pad and finally transfer the settings to the device.

It is only and exclusively possible in the case where there is a burglar alarm system line and thermostats used in centralized mode are not installed.

No, the Touch pads are not managed by the 2-Module home automation or SAI control unit.

For safety reasons, this procedure is not found in the manuals. Contact the Vimar number 0424 488500 and you will be given specific instructions for the type of product installed.

You can't, Master cards can only be created during the initial setup of the reader. To reuse the reader and create new Master cards, you must reset the same reader (wiping all the previous programming) and start again with configuration as if the product was just installed.

Create a Service Card in the Utility/card/Reset Clock menu and tick the Update All option. Insert the newly created card in the selected reader and the time and date of all the readers connected to the BUS will be updated.

The default drivers installed when the device is first connected are incorrect, you must install the drivers in C:\\CA\\Drivers folder after installing the Access Control software

Check the following setting on your PC:•Execute the Start/Programs/InterBase InterClient/InterServer Configuration Utility and verify that the "Start_Up Mode" is set to Windows STARTUP.• Go to control unit / InterBase Manager, verify that the Status is set as: “The InterBase Server is currently Running ”• Exclude Antivirus monitoring (exclusions section) from the folder in the following location: C:\\Program Files\\Borland\\InterClient\\bin\\interserver.exe

Smart card 16451 or 16453 type readers are not compatible (the code remains unchanged). When ordering, make sure that you specify that the cards are for 16451 or 16453 readers.

Yes, it is possible. To associate calls from the doorbell and the outdoor station with different tones, use terminal 9 of the 16-pin connector and the dedicated voice line for the doorbell (terminal 2) Alternatively, this input can be used in a "Bell" configuration using an N.O. (normally open) button connected to terminals 9 and 5 of the 16-pin connector, and setting the correct type of doorbell.

Each video door entry unit is identified the DigiBUS system with a numerical code of 4 or 8 digits. To do this you need to lift the cover of the D-key, briefly press the R button located below the D-key, and then press and hold the B button for at least 5 seconds. At this point red LED of the Video door entry unit lights up, confirming that the device is ready to be encoded. Make a call from the outdoor station with the desired numerical code (if you have a plate with an alphanumerical keypad, just type in the code and send it to the device by pressing the "C" button on the plate), the programming is confirmed when the red LED on the Vimar monitor turns off and an acoustic signal is emitted from the plate.

Yes, Self-start is only possible when the C-key is configured as 2ndF; to turn on the outdoor station, you need to send the commands CALL-F3, CALL-F4, CALL-F5 and then press the E button several times (always holding down the C-key).

The "brain" of the entire system resides in the plate and normally that would be the first place to check regarding the resolution of issues such as the setting of the various parameters. Apart from power supply problems.

No, resetting the communicator does not remove or reset the interface in the control unit.

No, resetting BUS interface of the communicator does not overwrite current settings with the factory default settings of the communicator.

No, it responds directly to the number from which a command or query was sent.

You can redirect to to a single number in the directory.

Yes, you have to set up message redirection with the carrier.

Yes, configurations can be set via SMS via the EasyTool Professional software. You can also create a backup of the new settings with the same software.

Extract the SIM from the communicator, insert it into a cell phone and check the Inbox and Outbox messages, or call the telephone company and request deletion of the queued messages. Disconnect and reconnect power to the communicator. Note: We recommend using a SIM with a contract.

When acquiring the system, the By-me control unit identifier is strictly "170". While in the case of the Convimar control unit, the identifier must be "1".

Use automatic enlisting when you have to manage all the scenarios or all climate zones present in the control unit, while if you only want to enlist a part of these, you can use manual enlisting.

Not directly because you can't acquire them, but if the Event has a group or scenario as its input, it can be activated via these inputs.

For the By-me control unit:Scenarios>Setup>Scenarios Management–enable "Remote activation" (set the value to "Yes"). For the Convimar control unit:Scenarios>Scenario>Edit>Remote Access – enable.

Verify that the group in question has been selected in the control unit menu: Setup> Setup Communicator Interface>Monitor groups. For a Convimar control unit: Setup>Interfaces>Monitor groups. Then you have to provide the communicator with the data relating to the group you want to manage:the index number you will use to identify the group on the communicator;the address of the control unit where the group is configured,and the index number of the group on the control unit.

Yes, you can change it via text message or specific PC software (Toolbox or EasyTool). The code must be between a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 digits.

To stop the voice call alert, you have to answer the call and enter the user code followed by #.

Connect BUS 1 of the alarm to manage the system.

Check the SIM: The PIN and answering service must be disabled. Note: The 01942 communicator, unlike the 01941 communicator, does not have DTMF tone menus with recorded vocal guides. In any case, if it receives a "voice" call, it answers the phone without emitting any sound.

Yes, but take into account the attenuation relating to the length. The operation is not recommended.

Yes, the communicator is equipped with 2 AA batteries that allow you to manage remote communication for about 6 hours (see situation type).

The communicator draws 250 mA with a 12-30 VDC power supply, BUS side 10 mA.

The communicator can be powered by 12-30 VDC or 12-24 VAC and is equipped with 2 rechargeable NiMH HR3 1.2V (800 mAh) batteries.

Yes, you can associate what kind of message (SMS or voice) each of the 8 phone numbers in the phone book will receive, and the type of information (intrusion, technical, power blackout/power restored).

The SMS alarm messages managed by the 01942 communicator are subdivided in 3 groups:"INTRUSION ALARM" (intrusion alarm and tamper alarm)"TECHNICAL ALARM" (up to 8 different technical alarms) and"POWER ALARAM" (mains power outage alert or mains power restored alert).

The communicator isn't connecting. Verify signal reception of the communicator. Note: The 01942 communicator, unlike the 01941 communicator, does not have DTMF tone menus with recorded vocal guides. In any case, if it receives a "voice" call, it answers the phone without emitting any sound.

Check the SIM credit and the reception of the communicator. Bear in mind that SMS delivery times are not guaranteed by telephone operators. Even if the SMS should usually only take less than 30 seconds to arrive, there is no guaranteed maximum time for SMS delivery by mobile operators.

The text of the SMS message does not comply with the correct syntax of the command: Check the command syntax. Or the communicator may have been incorrectly configured: check the configuration of the device you want to receive the command on the communicator.

The configuration of the communicator was not performed correctly. You should remove the device, reset it and repeat the configuration process.

You can configure up to 8 technical alarms linked to SAI zones or home automation groups of the system.

You need to configure the communicator via the BUS button and the control unit menu: Configuration>Communicator Interface Management>Configure. After this operation, you have to remove and restore power to the 01942 GSM communicator and register the device via the menu Configuration>Communicator Interface Management>Interface Authentication. Note: In versions prior to 1.11 the Interface Authentication menu item was called: Telephone Communicator.

Yes, the antenna must be attached to the SMB connector of the communicator.

By pressing the "GSM" button, the LEDs 1-2-3-4 demonstrate the signal strength.

In the case of the multiple control units, the BUS interface of the 01942 must be recognised and authenticated only on the control unit installed on the SAI line. In order to remotely enlist the groups installed on a second control unit (non-authenticated), from this control, it unit may be necessary to manually open the groups in question (from the Configuration > Manage router > Add group menu) on the line coupler installed on the Communicator > Line group. This is highly dependent on the type of installation and configuration of the system. In the case of multiple control units installed on different home automation lines (without SAI), you need to evaluate the most appropriate strategy for the adopted configuration. It is advisable to acquire the interface on the control unit where the majority of groups requiring remote management are configured. The communicator enlisting/configuration procedure does not require any specific additional information. NOTE: The monitor groups must be enabled on both control units.

The 01942 communicator can manage the alarm signals, power blackouts and recovery, management of climatic zones (control and status queries), activation of scenarios, control and status queries of groups (up to 8 groups), diagnostics management on Vimar home automation control units.

You can store up to 8 numbers.

Yes, the communicator can manage up to 8 control units.

No, the 01942 GSM communicator is dedicated to the Vimar home automation system.

The 01942 GSM communicator can't manage a Clima-phone system.

The communicator interfaces directly with the system.

To restore the default settings of 01942 communicator, short the pin (n.8 on the front view of the manual) with a jumper (not supplied) and follow the procedure described in the instruction manual, or use the PC programs: Toolbox and EasyTool.

To reset the BUS communication interface, go to the control unit menu: Settings>Reset Management>Reset Device, and a message appears "Press the configuration button on the device to be reset." Then press and hold the "BUS" button on the communicator until the red BUS Interface LED turns off.

12-24 VAC: 250-150 mA12-30 VDC: 200-100 mA

The communicator can be configured via text messaging, or programming interface 01998.S and the program EasyTool Toolbox.

Not directly because you can't enlist them, but if the Event has a group or scenario as its input, it can be activated via these inputs.

For the By-me control unit:Scenarios>Setup>Scenarios Management–enable "Remote activation" (set the value to "Yes"). For the Convimar control unit:Scenarios>Scenario>Edit>Remote Access – enable.

Check the battery charge.

Yes, simply connect the 01848 GSM interface of the 01941 Communicator, or the terminal "BUS + -" of the 01942 to the BUS, and they will automatically detect SAI alarm or TECHNICAL messages that circulate on the BUS.

In the "Settings" menu, go to Configuration/Device Management and just scroll down the list of devices (sorted by area) until you find the device with the same address. Then you can exit the menu without necessarily editing its settings.

You need to enter "Add devices in zone 1" for 3 seconds and then press ESC, at which point you have approximately 40 seconds to reset the devices (by pressing and releasing the configuration button after 1 second, then press it again and don't release it the red configuration LED turns off. For devices 16935, 14485 and 20485, you do not need to release the button). When the 40 seconds has expired you need to repeat the whole procedure to continue resetting other devices. The only non-resettable device is the 01805 outdoor siren. Following a reset, the devices no longer work in the SAI system and change their internal address (it is therefore necessary to remove them from the area where they were configured as they will still be stored in the device list on the control unit with their old address).

Yes, depending on the situation: If the SAI is interfaced to a Convimar control unit (20510-16950-14510), it must first be configured in the SAI control unit and then in the configuration menu of the Convimar control unit. If the SAI is interfaced to a By-me (21550-20550-14550), it must first be configured in the SAI and then in a maximum of 4 other groups in the home automation section of the By-me control unit.

Yes, from the control unit menu Alarm/Setup/Messages Management, it is possible to send a command to zones with relay actuators installed for mechanical switching. The types of messages that can be managed from this menu include: Arming/Disarming of the SAI, triggering of Intrusion Alarms, Tamper Alarms, Low Battery and Mains power outage.

Yes, via the Contacts Interfaces and RF Interfaces; in areas 1-30, you can change the state of an actuator relay in the SAI system configured in the same zone without sounding the sirens, configuring them in zone 31 on the other hand, you can make the sirens sound (see the SAI instructions).

Yes, it is easily done through the relevant control unit menu item, once the device has been configured.

The unit accepts up to 60 devices which can be programmed into 30 separate zones that can be activated as needed by creating different partitions (maximum 9). In each area, you can configure multiple devices with different functions. Zone 31 is reserved for configuration and backup sirens.

Master-Keys are configured on a single activator and the control unit then allows it to work on all the Activator units/Transponder Readers in the system, while the Slave-Keys only work with the Activators/Transponder Readers they are associated with (which can be more than 1 Activator/Reader). Each activator/reader can store up to 4 Special Keys, while the whole SAI system can be configured with a maximum of 24 Master Keys. The Special-Keys "AI Master" and "AI Slave" are the equivalent of SAI Keys and Slave Keys, with the difference being that they have been configured in Transponder Readers for Access Control (part no. 14470/16470/20470).

Yes, but first the transponder keys need to be associated to the reader by following the Access Control instructions provided with the packaging, then configure the Reader in the SAI control unit, and finally the keys need to be reconfigured again in the control unit menu (which shows among the types of keys that can be configured, those that are for the Access Control readers). Please note that you initially have to pass one transponder key over the reader 4 times to start the configuration process described in the Control Access instructions, and this same key CANNOT be configured in the SAI. Even for this type of reader the SAI can have Master-Keys (or SAI-Keys) and a maximum of 4 Slave-Keys (or Special-Keys). Under normal operation, if you are using the Slave-Key to arm the alarm system from this type of reader, you must first hold the configuration key for 1 s and then pass the transponder key; whereas disarming only requires passing Slave-Key. For Master-Keys (or normal keys) it is not necessary to press this button to arm the SAI system.

Yes, usually after entering a User or Installer password.

Yes, see the FAQ for communication between the SAI control unit and the Convimar control unit.

No, they can't communicate.

Yes, but with only 1 control unit. The two BUS lines are separated by an 01845 Line Coupler, and you can activate the Convimar control unit groups or scenarios following arming/disarming/sounding of the SAI alarm system. You can also arm/disarm the SAI from the Convimar control unit.

It can manage only 1 burglar alarm line.

A control unit supports up to 60 burglar alarm devices, all connected on the same BUS line as the control unit. A control unit supports up to home automation 194 devices connected to at least two distinct home automation BUS lines (maximum 128 devices per line).

The system goes into a "Tamper alarm" state. The control unit shows the message: "Tamper Warning. Device does not respond or is missing" indicating the type of product that has failed and the area in which it is configured.

Yes, it is possible to configure the By-me Burglar Alarm and Automation system with the Easytool Professional Software. But for the operation, the presence of the control panel is necessary.

For the connections use sheathed and twisted pair cable Vimar code 01840 (2x0.5 mm², rated insulation voltage 300/500 V, WITHOUT BRAIDING). If a suitable cable which has the same electrical characteristics is not used, it is very likely to have serious and various malfunctions both in configuration and in the system operation.

Yes, you must respect the polarity when wiring

No device is damaged, the power supply goes into safety mode and you can't configure or use the By-me devices. If the event occurs on the burglar alarm line, the alarm system triggers.

It establishes two-way RF communication with the timer-thermostats via the 01931 two way RF communication interface 01931.

No, groups and scenarios continue to work as they are stored inside the devices, but the Programs are directly managed by the By-me control unit.

AND means that both conditions must be simultaneously true for the 2 inputs of the Program, while OR indicates that the control unit will activate 1 or 2 outputs of the Program when at least one of the two input conditions is valid. If you are using only one input into the Program, you must set it to OR.

Yes, in the same way as a rocker button on the BUS, you can press button number X to the left to activate a scenario, and the right to activate another.

No, it can't function as a scenario button.

• In the case of a simple button: one single scenario.
• In the case of a rocker button: two scenarios (UP button, DOWN button).

No, it can only control the scenario.

It happens when that button is already set up for the activation of another scenario, or if it is configured in a home automation group

No, the button LED will go off after 3 seconds of pressing the button, and it can't be set differently.

A scenario can be activated through the control unit or via various external buttons (push or rocker buttons on the BUS, or IR receivers via 01849 remote controls) that can be associated with the scenario. If you have a device with 2 rocker buttons available, you can set it so that rocker button activates one scenario if it is pressed on the top, and a second scenario if it is pressed on the bottom. A scenario activation button (for example the top of a rocker button) can activate only one scenario. A scenario can have multiple activation buttons.

A Normal Scenario has functional groups belonging to the same single system (line).

No, the loads can be forced to ON with the aid of a rocker button configured in the group of that load: by pressing the upper button area, the load will be forced ON, and pressing the lower part will reset to the operation mode defined on the control unit (if is is set as Always Off on the control unit, then pressing the lower part of the rocker button will set the load to OFF).

Of course, when creating a scenario you can also enter desired adjustments for thermostats along with light groups etc. (e.g., night scenario: all lights turned off and thermostats reduced to night settings). Only the 4 centralised climate zones (control unit zone + 3 climate zones distributed around the system) can of course have operations automated through a scenario, as only those 4 areas function as automatically programmable timer-thermostats.

You must first set the operation mode of the relay as Bistable, then create and store the scenario (setting the relay as closed or open, depending on the need), and then return to the relay group and set its operating mode as Monostable, with the times you want.

No, it should be deleted and recreated.

A Global Scenario is a scenario composed of functional groups belonging to different systems (lines). Two Global Scenarios will have to be created in two different control panels, which have the same scenario number (from 1 to 32) and must both be global. For scenario number 15, for example, also scenario no. 15 in the other system will be activated (if scenario no. 15 was created in both control panels as a Global Scenario).

0No, a scenario is a picture of the system in a given state, to bring the system to another state, you need to invoke a new scenario or do it manually on the individual groups involved.

You can create up to 32 scenarios for each control unit (line).

It means that in the groups involved in the scenario, there is a functional block of a device that, through the various groups in which it is configured, has already been included in 4 other scenarios (4 scenarios is the maximum depth setting for the functional blocks of any device).

A scenario immediately signals multiple devices in different groups in order to bring the system to a pre-defined state, it is a kind of photograph of the system so that when you decide to activate a scenario, some shutters will rise and others will drop, some lights may turn on, some dimmer switches will turn on lights to the desired level, the SAI alarm may be armed, some climate control zones may be moved to certain states (manual, off, auto), all without having to go around the house, but simply by pressing a button or activating the desired scenario via the control unit or with an SMS. A control unit can store up to 32 different scenarios.

In the By-me system, it is sufficient to create a group with: relay actuator, thermostat, one or more interfaces for traditional switches and a magnetic contact NC (placed on the window in question) connected to the interface. When the contacts open, the interface sends an OFF signal to the relay, and closure will reactivate it (if the thermostat allows it). If the climate zone is that of the control unit area (with 2-module control units), you must first create the group with the relay, associate that group to the climate zone of the control unit area, and then add the interfaces to the same group as the relay.

No, the outputs of a Program can only be relay-groups, scenarios or arming/disarming the SAI burglar alarm. It is in any case possible to create scenarios involving climate zones as desired, and then activate these via the Programmer menu of the control unit.

No, the function is not allowed by the system.

Yes, it is the pre-defined behaviour.

It Indicates that if a centralised thermostat is set as protected by the control unit, then it can only be partially controlled from the room where it is located. Specifically, the user can only turn it on or off or adjust the manual temperature within a certain range of the temperature set in the control unit.

Yes. Through the Identify device function, present in both the control panel and the EasyTool Profesional software.

Yes, the twilight control, provided with change-over contact, will be connected to our interface for conventional controls device (e.g. art.14515, 20515 or 14518, 20518), which will transform the mechanical switching to ON/OFF in the By-me system. Once the interface has been configured in an automation group, it is necessary to create an Event (or Convimar Program) that, based on the on-off condition of the input, will trigger the desired scenario as Output; all this can be linked to certain time bands for the various days of the week enabling the timing of the event.

Yes, the device must be connected to the By-me device "interface for conventional controls" (art. 14515, 16955, 20515 or 14518, 20518). Then, an automation group must be created with inside it the traditional controls interface input and the relay to be controlled by the twilight.

Yes, it is possible to connect generic traditional controls directly to our By-me interfaces for managing this type of devices art. 14515, 20515, 14518, 20518, 01475, 01476, 01477 or 01470.  During the configuration, it is sufficient to create automation groups with the input of the desired device and the By-me relay to be controlled.

Yes, first create a scenario with the shutters in the desired position and then from the Settings menu of the group select each shutter actuator and, via the "command activation delay" setting, apply different delays for each actuator. A difference of 4-5 seconds between each actuator is more than enough to prevent triggering circuit breakers.

Yes, just connect it to the contacts of a ballast actuator on the DIN rail (consumer unit)  type art. 01856, 01975, 01976.

No, for dimmers you need a rocker button (which can control the dimmer with ON, OFF, REGULATE).

No, by varying the parameters of the device in a group you automatically vary the parameters of the same device in the other groups where it has been allocated.

Following reset, the device reverts to it's original behaviour at the time of purchase (the left button controls any actuator present on the device). At this point, you need to enter in all the groups where the different functional blocks of the device had been configured and remove them manually, or run a Device Diagnostics from the menu with the same name, once the control unit indicates the absence of the device in question, select Remove. Now reconfigure the device into the new desired groups.

Group depth is the number of home automation functional groups which can belong the same functional block. The group depth for a function block of a By-me device is equal to 4, but the 4 groups configured must contain similar devics (for example, a button can control up to 4 distinct groups of either all relays, or all dimmers, or all shutter actuators).

No, because the two libraries are already very complete and for residential and commercial environments, offer the possibility to enter all the desired names.

It is a set of relays or actuators for roller shades or dimmers of the By-me system, which are simultaneously controlled by one or more buttons that are associated through the control panel configuration menus. Any relay/dimmer/actuator for roller shades can therefore be controlled by buttons located around the house simply by associating their operation in the control panel and at any time from the convimar control panel it is possible to decide not to control some light/roller shade without having to pull out the devices from the wall and connect wires in a different way. A device (either actuator or button) can work simultaneously in up to 4 separate groups (provided they are all relay control, dimmer or roller shade groups).

The configuration is carried out through the By-me Configuration menu or through the EasyTool Professional software once the Bus is properly connected to the control panel and to the devices. Before starting the configuration, it is recommended to reset the devices and the control panel according to the procedures indicated in the instructions. Once the new group has been named (e.g. Light 1 kitchen) configure, by pressing the appropriate configuration button on all devices, first the actuator (ON/OFF relay, dimmer or roller shade actuator) and then all the buttons to control with the same actuator. Both the control panel and the software will display the type of device just configured to check the correct operation.

To facilitate the operations at the site before configuring the system, by default if a 2-button device and an actuator are available, the left button controls the functional block of the actuator on the device (roller share relay, dimmer or actuator). As soon as any functional block is configured in a new By-me group, the left-hand button will no longer control it. Following a reset of the device, the left button will return to control the actuator on the command.

Yes, enter the group where it is configured and select the item IR sensor in the Settings menu to lower the light threshold level enough to render it sensitive to the movement of people even in bright environments.

Yes, from the Convimar control unit you can arm the SAI.

No, a rocker button device which for example controls a dimmer in one group can be configured in 3 other groups, but there must only be dimmers in the group.

It is a distinct component inside a device that can be considered an independent device. For example, device "simple two-button with actuator" (e.g., part no. 14525) is composed of three functional blocks: - Left button - Right button - relay actuator, each configurable in groups completely independent of each other.

These are the components that make the Vimar automation system for home and tertiary systems (actuators, controls, thermostats, etc.). Each device is equipped with specific functional blocks that can be configured completely independent of each other (for example, a "rocker switch control and actuator" has three functional blocks, left button, right button and actuator) in the different functional groups.

The devices are the same, but to switch from a two module control panel to the By-me control panel, it is necessary to reset all the devices individually and reconfigure the entire system on the new control panel.  If the Burglar Alarm system is installed, it necessary to reconfigure these devices again.

No, the two module control panels can only communicated with the same type of control panel. In this case, they can share Confidential/Global Scenarios.

The only difference is in the names that are used for different groups.

It can manage only 1 line, which has an address that you assign via the control unit during the initial setup, and with all the devices configured in the control unit. The address given to the control unit are determined by the architecture of the KNX BUS systems, and for the Convimar control unit specifically, you can select a value for Area between 0 and 3, and Line between 0 and 15. If the BUS line of a control unit is interfaced with another 1 or 2 lines from two other Convimar control units, the three control units must have different Area/Line addresses (e.g., Area1/Line0, Area1/Line2 and Area2/Line0).

In the case of a control panel replacement, it is necessary to save the system Data Base in order to not lose the parameters of the configuration. If the system Data Base is not available, the installer will have to reach the configuration with EasyTool Professional software. This procedure can not retrieve all the data, but to set up: group names, scenario names, recreate event programming, automatic programming of climatic zones and configure the antitheft alarm zones and passwords if present.

It is always advisable to connect appliances with high consumption (oven, washing machine, dishwasher, etc.) to a power relay that will be controlled by the relay of our system.

The connection of devices can occur without any particular order, respecting the polarity of the terminals. Possible connections are linear, star or mixed, but not ring. The ideal configuration is a linear one with a single power supply in the middle, or with two power supplies at the ends of the BUS cable. It is important that the load is evenly distributed between the two power supplies. Home Automation Maximum distance between power supply and device: 350m Maximum distance between devices: 700m Maximum BUS cable length: 1000m Minimum distance between 2 power supplies: 40m Alarm System Maximum distance between power supply and device: 180m Maximum distance (with backup in the middle) between devices: 360m Minimum distance between 2 backup units: 40m

For connections, use the sheathed twisted pair Vimar part no. 01840 (2x0.5mm², rated insulation voltage 300/500 V, WITHOUT SHOES). If you are not using a suitable cable with the same electrical characteristics, you will very likely encounter several different and serious malfunctions, both during configuration and normal management of the system.

Yes, you need to respect the polarity when wiring

The system turns off completely. To avoid shut down, it is a good idea to arrange for a second backup power supply. If there is a burglar alarm line, alarm devices are pwered until exhaustion of the battery in the backup unit.

It is crucial to protect the system from the effect of lightning using surge suppressors (SPD Surge Protective Devices). As a general rule, protection from the supply side should be implemented with a Class I SPD downstream from the electricity meter, an SPD Class II after the circuit breaker, and an SPD Class III on the power supply input. If there is a dialler, you should also install an SPD on the telephone line.

Check the battery charge.

Yes, just connect the output of a SAI relay actuator configured in the system, you can control a dialler which has a dry contact input, and then select the Setup > Message Setup menu item (in the SAI page) to select the SAI event that will activate the relay.

Yes, there is a Device Identification menu that shows the SAI zone where it has been allocated.

The SAI Keys are configured on a single activator and then the control unit permits them to work on all the Activators/Transponder Readers in the system. The Special Keys only work on the Activators/Transponder Readers to which they are associated (even on multiple activators/readers). Each activator/reader can store up to 4 Special Keys, while the whole SAI system can be configured with a maximum of 24 SAI Keys. The"SAI Access Control Keys" and "CA Special Access Control Keys" are the equivalent of SAI Keys and Special Keys, with the difference being that they have been configured for Transponder Key Readers (part no. 14470/16470/20470).

Ye partitioning can be differentiated according to whether the SAI burglar alarm is activated from one transponder key rather than from another on the same reader, or differentiated according to different activation points around the house (associating different armed zones to various Transponder readers, with the various RF Interfaces with remote controls, or the main control unit). It is similarly possible, following the appropriate procedure, to partially deactivate the SAI.

As described in the By-me FAQ, a maximum of 20 passwords can be enabled for management of the SAI burglar alarm, and for each you can set different activation partitions.

By-me home automation

Yes, they must be configured on different BUS lines separated by a line coupler (according to the characteristics described in the By-me FAQ). Only one unit can manage the SAI burglar alarm.

Alarm System

No, you can't. And 2 different SAI burglar alarm systems cannot interact.

The system is put in the Alarm Watchdog condition. The rest of the system continues to operate normally (groups and scenarios invoked by key). Through the "Diagnostics" menu, you can replace the defective control units and the individual devices will transfer their configuration to the new control unit.

By-me control panel
Yes, it is possible to download the database of the control panel to a PC using the Easy Tool Professional software available at www.vimar.com and through the dedicated 01993 interface.

convimar 2 module control panel art. 14510 - 20510
In the case of the "convimar" control panel, it is not possible, however, if a failure occurs on the control panel, it is possible to insert a new one and import the previous configuration data from the single devices; after a replacement, it will be necessary to rename the groups and scenarios, and recreate the programs of the 4 centralized climatic zones, the 8 programs of the Programmer menu and associate again the 4 groups to the 4 centralized climatic zones.

Yes, to configure the By-me system through a PC, you need to purchase the 01993 interface and download the EasyToolProfessional software

Yes, you need at least one backup unit in the alarm system, up to a maximum of 2 units per system + 2 auxiliary battery packs (one per backup unit). The number of backup units is defined according to the total consumption of the installed devices and the cable distances between the devices and the same backup units. Remember that between two backup units, you need at least 40 meters of BUS cable (with connected devices) and each unit must be combined with an 01801 power supply.

The devices are all connected in parallel to a dedicated 29V powered BUS line which is filtered by a backup unit that doubles as an indoor siren. In the control unit, you can associate the devices and group them into 31 different zones (even with multiple devices per zone). One such area could for example be associated with a room and when you arm the system, you can decide zone-by-zone whether the devices must trigger an alarm or not. Such partitioning can be differentiated according to which transponder key is activating the SAI burglar alarm, or according to different activation points around the house (associating different activation zones to different Transponder readers, RF Interfaces for remote controls, or the main control unit). It is possible to change specific relay states according to various alarm classes: Tamper, Technical, Panic, etc.

The two items ask you to specify the name of the respective communications ports that the application should reserve for the Access Control System devices and with the mobile device and/or mobile phone. The "Device Data Transfer" is the infrared port on the mobile device or cell phone and the actual name depends on the device. For Compaq iPAQ 3650 and 3870 palmtops, the name is "COM2:" written in upper case with the colon at the end. The item "PC Data Transfer" is the communications port of your mobile device or cell phone that you want to use to transfer data with your computer. The name depends on the device. For Compaq iPAQ 3650 and 3870 palmtops, the name is "COM1:" written in upper case and with the colon at the end. This port allows you to transfer data using the serial cable supplied with your mobile device.

If the application is closed incorrectly, it may not correctly close the communication port that was being used, thus blocking subsequent communication operations through that port. In this case, close any applications running on the mobile device or cell phone and reset the device. This procedure depends on the mobile devices or cell phones used, but it will be described in their user manuals. In the case of Compaq iPAQ devices, simply turn off the device, insert the pen into the small hole at the bottom of the device and wait until it comes back on.

Check that the data manager is activated when the computer starts. To do this, open the InterServer Configuration Utility window in Start-> Programs-> InterBase InterClient, and set the parameter Startup Mode to Windows Startup.

The smart cards managed by the software and read by the Access Control readers are: ST14C025, SIEMENS SLE4445, GEMPLUS GEMCLUB. The first cards are the VIMAR products most used for the system, the other cards are for specific uses and not sold directly by VIMAR.

Some new laptops actually don't have a serial port, but they will certainly have a USB port. There are commercially available cables that transform USB ports into serial ports which the Access Control System software can then use for communication.

The software for the Vimar Access Control System is on the CD attached to the smart card configuration device and is available on the website under Product Software.

Yes, without limit.

You can have up to 4 master keys. These will enable the acquisition of the respective actuator and configuration of the slave keys.

Up to 50.

Yes, you can.

No, it is not possible

It is necessary to use the 01400 or 01401 power supply (based on the total absorption count) as they are provided with Bus line output.

Yes, directly from the trimmer in the actuator or by using software mode with the programmer.

Yes, because it is a standard ISO card.

No, only smart cards can be programmed via the PC or the 16473 programmer.

No, you can't control the presence in the room from the PC, you can do it by passing the wires from every room to reception and creating a LED panel.

It is possible, but only through the 16473 smart card programmer and the relative software.

An 01800 BUS power supply and an 01400 o 01401, plus the cable for BUS system (twisted pair 01840) are always required.

For residential/commercial installations, function is possible with or without a master card and you can manage multiple addresses (with the same card you can operate multiple accesses), while management with a master card is required for hotels.

To differentiate between residential, commercial and hotel use for access control, just set the dip switches of the device.

A maximum of two, and the maximum length of the cable must not be more than 10 m.

Yes, you can do it for the backup unit via the control unit settings and also on the 16470 Idea and 14470 Plana transponder readers, which house an internal buzzer (this function can be enabled directly from control units with software versions 3.00 and above).

Yes, the radio remote control 01819 can be used with the radio interface or the smart card reader 16471, 14471. This type of function is active with the control panel software version 3.00 and higher.

Yes, integrating the 16943, 14493 radio frequency interfaces in the alarm system allows the BUS system to communicate with some RF system components. This type of function is available on control unit software versions 3.00 and above.

Yes, because the sensor is not selective and detects any passage of hot bodies; this implies that when the system is switched on no pets should be left inside the home.

No just use "Add" function in the control unit and proceed with identification by pressing the button on the front of the device.

No, just remove the device from the control unit using the "Remove" function for the component to be deleted and then physically disconnect it from the system.

By setting the parameters in the control unit, you can delay a single device (e.g., IR detector or contacts interface for perimeter control).

The burglar alarm system can be divided into 30 separate zones and freely partitioned.

Sheathed twisted pair cable, minimum 0.6 mm diameter in accordance with European CEI 46-5 norms. Vimar catalogue item 01840 is a cable that has the required characteristics stated above and can, given a nominal operating voltage of 300/500 V, be run alongside electricity lines. It comes in rolls of 100 m.

This information is located in the Diagnostics/Information menu:e.g., Area: 01 Line: 00 ID: 170.

- Up to 8 climatic zones - up to 8 groups - up to 32 scenarios - Arm/Disarm and query the status of the SAI burglar alarm- Diagnostics.

No, groups and scenarios continue to work as they are stored inside the devices, but the events are directly managed by the By-me control unit.

Maximum 16 Events

AND means that both conditions must be simultaneously true for the 2 inputs of the Event, while OR indicates that the control unit will activate 1 or 2 outputs of the event when at least one of the two input conditions is valid. If you are using only one input into the Event, you must set it to OR.

It an operation handled by the control unit that simultaneously sends one or two commands over the BUS (one for each output event) addressed to a relay assembly, the activation of a scenario, or the activation of the SAI burglar alarm system (if present). The two outputs can be of different types (for example, a group and a scenario). These commands are sent from the control unit, following the occurrence of certain situations that you control, along the BUS, involving 1 or 2 monitored events (called the Event Inputs) - for example, the activation of a scenario and a SAI burglar alarm if present. The two input conditions that trigger command outputs from the control unit can be associated with AND or OR conditions. In addition, there is the possibility of limiting the control unit reaction to these 1 or 2 inputs to time slots during the week. Finally, you can set it so the control unit does not wait for the fulfilment of the 1 or 2 input conditions, but autonomously activates the outputs at certain times of the days of the week, or according to repetitive cycle timing.

Scenario depth means the maximum number of scenarios which can belong to the same functional group. Scenario depth for the By-me system is equal to 4. In the event that you try to add the same functional group in a fifth scenario, the control unit signal the impossibility to proceed because the limit has been exceeded.

Yes, it is done as for the other devices from the Configuration / Device Identification menu, and you can see which scenario it is associated with.

No, it can't function as a scenario button.

It happens when it has already been assigned to another scenario (it is possible to identify the scenario through the Configuration / Device Identification menu).

No, it can only control the scenario.

No, the button LED will go off after 3 seconds of pressing the button, and it can't be set differently.

The scenario can be recalled through the control unit (there are 4 Internal buttons) or via various external buttons (push or rocker buttons of the home automation system or IR receivers via 01849 remote controls) that can be associated with the scenario. If you have a device with 2 rocker buttons available, you can set it so that rocker button actives one scenario if it is pressed on the upper side, and a second scenario, if it is pressed on the lower side. A scenario activation button (for example the upper part of a rocker button) can activate only one scenario. A scenario can have multiple activation buttons.

Of course, when creating a scenario you can also enter desired adjustments for thermostats along with light groups etc. (e.g., night scenario: all lights turned off and thermostats reduced to night settings). Only centralised control zones can of course have operations automated through a scenario, as only those areas function as automatically programmable chronothermostats.

Yes, first create a scenario with the shutters in the desired position and then through the "scenario activation delay" setting, apply different delays in the menu parameters for shutter actuators. A difference of 4-5 seconds between each actuator is more than enough to prevent triggering circuit breakers.

No, it should be deleted and recreated.

Yes, you can name individual scenarios up to the maximum number of characters supported.

No, the scenarios are only activated and cannot be timed in a direct manner. You can activate a scenario at a desired time using an event, and then call another scenario at another time that performs the opposite operation via a second event.

No, the scenario only allows you to insert the conditions "shutter all up" or "shutter all down".

It happens when one of the devices involved in the scenario is already included in 4 other scenarios through the groups in which it is configured. The maximum number of scenarios for each device is equal to four

It can control up to 16 groups of loads (through relays configured in 16 functional groups). We recommend installing power support relays between the Vimar relay outputs and the socket where heavy loads will be connected to avoid the risk of ruining the Vimar relay in the case of power spikes or malfunction of the powered appliance.

Set Threshold-1 equal to the rated power of the counter contract, plus 10%. Set Threshold-2 equal to Threshold-1 plus 20% of the same Threshold-1. Set the Threshold Time to 90 minutes. For a 3KW contract therefore it will be Threshold-1=3.3KW, Threshold-2=4KW, Threshold Time=90 min. However, the values​must always be verified according to the conditions stated by the service provider.

It is also possible to define the priority of disconnection the configured loads (Max 16) or decide to always leave them On or Off (forcing). All of these parameters can be set by the By-me control panel in the Setup menu in the "Load Control" section as well as the override mode that can be automatic or manual.

Since specific menu "Configuration / Reset Management / Reset Device" or "Configuration / Reset / Single", press and hold the first key on the left (you will see the display of the thermostat flash with the writing CNF) until 000 appears on the display, at this point, release the button. Now the thermostat is reset.

No, the outputs of an Event can be relay-groups, scenarios or activation of the SAI burglar alarm. It is in any case possible to create scenarios involving climate zones as desired, and then activate these via the Events menu of the control unit.

No, the control unit only handles the climate zones (thermostats), but does not have a built-in thermostat.

You can use all 40 climate zones with the automatic timer-thermostat function. These areas must be set as Centralised zones, associating each climate-zone with a group in the Climate menu . Then you can create daily schedules, time slots, with three different temperature levels settable for each time slot (T1 is the lowest temperature desired in the space, while T2 and T3 are two higher temperature levels that can be set at will during the day).

Yes, simply enter the Configuration/Device Identification menu and press the configuration button of the device, the control unit will display the description of the device and its address; you can also see which groups and scenarios it is configured in.

Simply disconnect the one to be replaced from the Bus, connect the new one and reset it from the single device reset menu. Once this is done, it is necessary to enter the Diagnostics menu of the By-me control panel and select Devices/Troubleshooting: at the end the control panel will indicate the lack of the device indicating its address and then select Replace; the control panel will automatically associate all the functional blocks to the groups of the replaced device, but it is necessary to setup again the functional block of the actuator on the device in the scenarios where the old one was involved (e.g. roller shade up or dimmer turned on to 30%, etc.).

The limit is given by the maximum number of devices per line, in fact, to control a load is simply necessary to create a functional group consisting of an actuator (connected to the load) and n control functional blocks.

Group depth is the number of home automation functional groups which can belong the same functional block. The group depth for a function block of a By-me device is equal to 4, but the 4 groups configured must be similar (for example, a button can control up to 4 distinct groups of either all relays, or all dimmers, or all shutter actuators).

No, because the two libraries are already very complete and offer the possibility to enter all the desired names.

It is a set of relays, or shutter actuators, or dimmers, belonging to the By-me system, which are controlled simultaneously by one or more buttons that are associated through the configuration menu of the control unit. Any relay/dimmer/shutter actuator can then be controlled by buttons located around the house simply by associating the operation on the control unit, and you can disassociate control of a light / shutter at any time via the By-me control unit without having to extract the device from the wall and rewire it. A device (either actuator or button) can work simultaneously in up to 4 separate groups (as long as they are all relay ,dimmer, or shutter control groups).

The configuration is done in the Configuration menu of the By-me control unit (see instructions), once the BUS is properly connected to the control unit and devices, and powered. At that point it is recommended to reset the devices and the control unit according to the steps in the instructions. As a rocker button might be associated with the control of any relay/dimmer/shutter actuator connected on the BUS (even if it is located in a different part of the house), it is able to send different types of messages along the BUS, depending on the control function desired. To save time, once you have created a group, first configure at least one actuator (either relay, dimmer or shutter actuator) and all the buttons to be configured later in that group will automatically take on the operating parameters suitable for controlling the relay, excluding the dimmer or the shutter actuator - without later having to manually modify the operating parameters of all the buttons of that group.

To facilitate building site activities before the system is configured, by default, if you have a device composed of 2 buttons and an actuator, the left button controls the actuator function block on the device (relay, dimmer or shutter actuator). When any function block is configured in a By-me group, the left button no longer controls it. Following a reset of the device, the left button will regain control the actuator.

You can't connect these actuators on a home automation BUS, but only those belonging to the By-me system

You can't connect these interfaces on a home automation BUS, but only those of the By-me system 14515 / 16955 (B)/20515

During the initialization phase, the control unit is set with the address Area 00 and Line 00. If the SAI burglar alarm is present, then you need to connect a line coupler between the 01845 SAI burglar alarm BUS (which is connected to the control unit) and the BUS where the home automation devices are connected (connect the SAI to the BUS 1 terminal and home automation to BUS 2). In the event that the SAI burglar alarm is not installed, then it is sufficient to reset the control unit from the Configuration/Reset Management menu, and set at least the Area address to something other than "00" when the control unit requests it.

Yes, from the By-me control unit you can arm and disarm the SAI burglar alarm as it is directly managed by the control unit,as is the home automation system.

Yes, the control unit can configure and manage both systems. The control unit will require two BUS lines: the burglar alarm line (known as Area 0 Line 0) where the control unit and the devices of the SAI burglar alarm are installed, and the home automation line (Area 1 Line 0). Communication between the two branches occurs through the 01845 line coupler respecting the terminal connections: BUS1 – burglar alarm line and BUS 2 – home automation line.

• You can manage up to 480 functional groups (between Climate, home automation, Load control and SAI burglar alarm groups), on the same control unit.
• You can manage up to 256 functional groups (between Climate, home automation and Load control groups), on the same BUS line.

The set of functional blocks which contribute to an overall function. For example, a functional group on a lamp must be composed of a minimum of an actuator relay or dimmer (output) and a function block input (button/IR).

No, a rocker button device which for example controls a dimmer in one group, can be configured in 3 other groups, but must always have dimmers in the group.

They are the components that make up the Vimar home automation system for residential and commercial environments (actuators, controls, etc.). A device can in turn have their functional blocks work completely independently of each other (for example, a "rocker and push button switch unit" can be set for the left switch to control a By-me dimmer and the right-switch for a shutter actuator that may be in a completely different part of the house, and have its relay controlled by a thermostat.)

The devices are the same, but to remove the Convimar control unit and insert a By-me control unit in the system, you need to individually reset and reconfigure all devices from scratch in the new By-me control unit, if there is also a SAI burglar alarm, you must do the same since the By-me control unit also manages the SAI burglar alarm alone (thereby also eliminating the extra control unit for SAI burglar alarm consisting of 2 modules).

If you want to differentiate activation of the SAI burglar alarm depending on users, you have to remove "Guest" access rights to the SAI burglar alarm in the Settings menu.

Yes, for all 20 selectable users, the SAI burglar alarm can be partitioned differently according to the password entered on the control unit. If, however, the "Guest" user is enabled to use the SAI burglar alarm, the SAI menu will not trigger a password prompt (since the generic user who accesses the control unit after the automatic logout can open the menu without a password), and so this function will not be possible. It is therefore necessary in this case to exclude access to the SAI burglar alarm for the "Guest" user.

Yes, you can enter up to 19 passwords for a total of 20 different users: one of these is in fact named "Guest", which usually comes without the permission settings for the settings and configuration menus, and is automatically activated after a period of inactivity (approx. 2min) of the By-me control unit. The first user that is generated on installation of the system is the Administrator, which has full management of all users on the control unit, thus able to create them, decide access permissions, passwords, etc.

Only one By-me control unit, the one initialized with Area 00 and Line 00, while the others that must have different Area and Line addresses cannot therefore configure SAI burglar alarm devices (the SAI burglar alarm line is strictly with the address Area 00 Line 00, and on one BUS line there can be only one control unit)

First, only 1 By-me control panel will be able to manage and configure the Burglar alarm system devices (the initialization will be set with Area 00 and Line 00 addresses); then the other control panels will be connected to other Bus lines with at least one 01401 power supply separated from the other lines by 01845 Routers. At the initialization for each control panel, an Area/Line address different from the others must be set ( Area 00 Line 00 the one if any, that manages the SAI,and the other 7 can be for example initialized in Area 01 Line 00, Area 01 Line 02, Area 03 Line a05, etc.) . Each control panel can configure and manage devices that are also located in more than 1 Bus line (each line separated from the others with a 01845 Router, with at least one 01401 power supply and up to max. 128 connected devices), taking into account that in a line-Bus it is not possible to configure the devices on several By-me control panels, but all must belong to the configuration. When the Area and Line address of a By-me control panel is set at the initialization, on the same page it is asked to set also an Offset address: for the 1st control panel leave the proposed one, while it is compulsory to set 0x2000 for the 2nd one, 0x4000 for the 3rd one, 0x6000 for the 4th one, 0x8000 for the 5th one, 0xA000 for the 6th one, 0xC000 for the 7th one and 0xE000 for the 8th control panel ( if present).

Yes, there may be multiple BUS lines each with 1 control unit, where only the activation of the following scenarios can be shared: activating scenario n. X on a BUS line will also automatically activate scenario n. X of the other control units , as long as the scenarios in question are set as "Global Scenarios" and not, such as "Normal Scenarios" when they are created. Scenarios are the only thing that can be shared between two or more home automation systems with different control units. Pay special attention to the initial settings of various control units in the initialization phase when there is a system with more than one By-me control unit. When there is a GSM communicator in the system, it can manage up to eight control units, but in the case of a greater number of control units, there may be more GSM communicators, each dedicated to a maximum of eight.

If the control unit is initialized with an Area and Line address that is not Area00/Line00, you have to reset the control unit and all devices already configured.in order to add the SAI burglar alarm line. The system is therefore completely reconfigured by initializing the By-me control unit with Area 00 and Line 00, the same is then connected on the intrusion system line and will require the addition of an 01845 line coupler to generate the light line Area01/Line00.

According to the KNX architecture, the control unit can manage devices connected different sections of the BUS (each with its own 01801 power supply and a 01845 line coupler that separates it from other sections: each section is identified by an address to be passed to the line coupler during control unit configuration which identifies the Area and Line to which that section belongs. Usable Areas range from n. 01 to 15, and the Line addresses 00 to 15 can be set for each of these). If a By me control unit is not required on a SAI burglar alarm BUS line, set an Area value between 01 and 15, and the Line value between 00 and 15 (e.g., Area 01 and Line 00). If the SAI burglar alarm is used or will be used in the future, the control unit must strictly be initialized with the addresses Area 00 and Line 00, because it is not possible to modify the address of the control unit and so configuration of SAI burglar alarm devices would require resetting the By me control unit and the entire previously configured system. Since a BUS line cannot support more than 128 home automation devices, if for example the control unit was configured to Area 00 Line 00 for the SAI burglar alarm and there were 150 home automation devices to configure, there would need to be at least 2 different BUSes for the home automation devices (for example, the BUS Area 01/Line00 and Area01/Line2) each with its own 01845 line coupler and at least one 01801 power supply.

The devices (buttons, actuators, thermostats, etc.) are the same, but management and configuration data is addressed differently by the two units so all devices must be reset individually and the whole system must be configured from scratch with the new control unit.

The zones can still be controlled by manipulating the individual thermostats locally (if these were blocked zones, it is possible to set the same temperature range which was set on the control unit or to set the zone to OFF)

The rest of the system continues to operate normally. Through the "Diagnostics" menu, a faulty device can be deleted or replaced with a new one, in this case the control unit transfers the configuration of the replaced device to the new device (but it will reload the same state of the scenario in which it was involved)

Yes, you need the EasyTool Professional software version 1.4 or later.

No, the aid of a specific support relay is required for this type of load

It is always advisable to connect high consumption appliances (oven, washing machine, dishwasher ...) to a power relay controlled in turn by the By-me relay .

Even after the charge for both the home automation and alarm systems has completely run out, all the configuration data of the various devices and the control unit remain stored in the devices themselves. The control unit also has an internal backup battery inside that allows retention of the date and time.in memory for 24 hours. Once power supply is restored, the system returns to the same state in which it was before the blackout.

Yes, you need to respect the polarity when wiring

The By-me home automation system turns off. when the control unit is connected to the burglar alarm system BUS, the control unit and devices will remain powered thanks to the presence of the backup unit until the batteries reach the minimum voltage level of that can support operation (after which the backup unit disconnects the batteries to save them from being fully discharged, once the minimum operating voltage of the system has been breached). It is therefore good practice to predispose a second power source which can be connected in an emergency.

It is done at the end of the system configuration process, if there is more than one home automation line and there are home automation systems involving devices that belong to different BUS lines

The line coupler acts as a message filter on the 2 BUSes connected to it, allowing only those desired to pass. It also electrically separates the 2 BUSes, so each one requires its own 01801 power supply. In the event that the SAI burglar alarm is present, the control unit must be strictly connected to the BUS of the SAI burglar alarm, which is connected to the BUS 1 terminal of the line coupler. The BUS for home automation devices (shutters, relays, etc.) are connected to the BUS 2 terminal.

If the SAI burglar alarm is present, connect the AUX output to your backup unit, and this will service both the BUS and display supply V+-V-. In this case, any eventual power for the 01942 GSM communicator is also taken from the 01801 AUX output (and the BUS output therefore remains unused); if the SAI burglar alarm is present, the BUS that crosses the control unit must be strictly that of the SAI burglar alarm, and for subsequent configuration of home automation devices, at least one line coupler must first be configured in the control unit. If there is no SAI burglar alarm, connect the AUX output of the power supply to terminals V+ V- to supply the monitor, and the BUS output to the BUS. An eventual 01942 GSM communicator is also powered from the AUX. The C and A terminals of the BY me control unit must be strictly left open.

It can be used to:

• supply power to the Burglar alarm system Back-Up unit if present:
• supply power to the 20550 and touch monitors in general (e.g. 21511, 20511.1, 21554, etc.) through the V + V - terminals present in these products, in case the burglar alarm system is not installed.

It should be noted that the maximum deliverable rated current (1280 mA) can be calculated by summing up the delivery of the two AUX + BUS outputs.