Application Program Description THL210 - UTU · THL210.x 3 6T7517a Application Program Description THL210 Note For a stable communication with the IP/KNX Router TH210 via KNXnet/IP

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TH210

Line coupler

The IP/KNX Router has these characteristics:• Simple connection to hierarchically superimposed

systems via Internet Protocol (IP)• Direct access to the KNX installation from any access

point to the IP network (KNXnet/IP Tunneling)• Fast communication between KNX lines, KNX areas

and systems (KNXnet/IP Routing)• Communication between buildings and facilities• Filtering and routing of telegrams depending on

- individual address- group address

• LED display of- operation- KNX communication- IP communication

• Simple configuration with standard ETS• Easy connection to SCADA and Facility Management

systems (see: Supported Software)

Using the existing data network for communication between bus lines in non-residential buildings is a logicalstep. The advantages are: fast communication betweenKNX lines, extension of an KNX system beyond one buil-ding by using LAN and WAN connections, direct trans-mission of KNX data to any network user, KNX remoteconfiguration from any network access point.

The IP/KNX Router TH210 logically connects KNX buslines by transmitting KNX telegrams between them via adata network but separates them galvanically. This allowsto run each bus line independently from other bus lines.

The TH210 can be used as line coupler or area couplerin existing KNX networks as well as in new KNX networks.The TH210 holds a filter table determining, which bustelegrams are transmitted or blocked from or to the busline thus reducing the bus load. The filter table is auto-matically generated by the ETS (EIB Tool Software) duringconfiguration and start-up of the system.

The physical address of the IP/KNX Router assigned byETS automatically determines the IP/KNX Router functionas a line coupler or area coupler. The definition followsthese assignments:

Application Program Description THL210

Product designation

IP/KNX Router

Product reference

The IP/KNX Router TH210 is a DIN rail mounted device.

The device connects KNX lines via data networks usingthe Internet Protocol (IP). Also this device offerscommunication of KNX devices with PC’s or other dataprocessing equipment.

The physical connection to the KNX is established via abus connector terminal block. For connection to thedata network (IP via 10BaseT) the device contains anRJ45 socket.To operate the IP/KNX Router requires AC/DC 24 V, whichis provided via a second terminal block. The IP/KNXRouter is powered via this operating voltage terminalconnector. This allows the IP/KNX Router to send a busvoltage failure notification onto the data network.

The IP/KNX Router implements the KNXnet/IP standardfor routing of KNX telegrams between lines and forconcurrent access to the bus line from any PC.

By using a LAN modem a KNX installation can be remo-tely accessed even if there is no direct data networkconnection between a PC and an IP/KNX Router. LANmodems are available on the market for standard tele-phone, ISDN or DSL connections.

Area coupler

Coupler function

Line 1- 15

Main line 1- 15

Line

THL210.x IP/KNX Router

Functional description

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5/5/1

4/1/15/2/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

Device3.3.1

Device3.3.2

IP RouterTH2103.3.0

IP Network

5/5/1

Device1.1.1

Device1.1.2

5/5/1

IP RouterTH2101.1.0

KNX

5/5/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

Main Line 2

IP RouterTH2102.0.0

Device2.1.1

Device2.2.1

Device2.1.2

Device2.2.2

Line Coupler

2.1.0

Line Coupler

2.2.0

IP

NoteWhen assigning the physical address take care thatIP/KNX Router and line couplers receive the topological-ly correct physical address (Fig. 1, IP/KNX Router as areacoupler and line coupler).Adhere to these rules:

Rule 1:In general an IP/KNX Router TH210 is used as a linecoupler or an area coupler. The physical address hasthe format x.y.0, with x=1…15, y=1…15.

Rule 2:If an IP/KNX Router TH210 is applied as an area couplerwith the physical address x.0.0 then no other IP/KNXRouter with the line coupler address x.y.0 (y=1…15)shall be placed topologically „below“ this IP/KNX Router(Fig. 2, IP/KNX Router TH210 as area coupler).

Rulel 3:If an IP/KNX Router TH210 is applied as a line coupler(e.g. with physical address 1.2.0) then no other IP/KNXRouter TH210 shall be used with a superior areacoupler address (e.g. 1.0.0) in this installation (Fig. 3,IP/KNX Router TH210 as line coupler).

Figure 2. IP/KNX Router TH210 as area coupler


Figure 1. IP/KNX Router TH210 as area and line coupler

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4/1/15/2/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

5/2/1 6/3/1

5/2/1 5/2/1

5/2/1

4/1/1 4/1/1

IP Network IP Network

Main Line 2

IP RouterTH2102.0.0

Main Line 1

IP RouterTH2101.0.0

Device1.1.1

Device1.2.1

Device1.3.1

Device2.1.1

Device2.2.1

Device1.1.2

Device1.2.2

Device1.3.2

Device2.1.2

Device2.2.2

Line Coupler

1.2.0

Line Coupler

1.3.0

Line Coupler

2.1.0

Line Coupler

2.2.0

4/1/1

Line Coupler

1.1.0

6/3/1

4/1/15/2/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

4/1/1

5/2/1 6/3/1

5/2/1 5/2/1

5/2/1

Device1.2.1

Device1.3.1

Device2.1.1

Device2.2.1

Device1.2.2

Device1.3.2

Device2.1.2

Device2.2.2

IP Router TH210r1.2.0

IP Router TH2101.3.0



IP Network

4/1/1

Device1.1.1

Device1.1.2

4/1/1


KNX

IP

Figure 3. IP/KNX Router TH210 as line coupler

NoteSmooth operation of the IP/KNX Router TH210 as linecoupler or back-bone coupler using KNXnet/IP Routingrequires LAN network components that support IP multicasting. In particular, network / LAN routers mustbe configurable respectively configured to forward IPmulticast datagrams. The IP multicast address 224.0.23.12 was specificallyreserved for KNXnet/IP internationally for this purpose.

IP/KNX Router as interface to the bus(KNXnet/IP Tunneling)A direct connection between a networked PC and thebus can be established via a data network and theIP/KNX Router TH210. This allows for accessing thebus from any access point in the data network.

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NoteFor a stable communication with the IP/KNX RouterTH210 via KNXnet/IP Tunnelling a second physicaladdress must be set using ETS3 (see: Setting thesecond physical address of the IP/KNX Router TH210with ETS3).

IP address assignmentThe IP address of the IP/KNX Router TH210 is assignedmanually using ETS or automatically by a DHCP server inthe IP network. Assignment of the IP address by a DHCPserver allows for changes of the device IP addresswithout using ETS. Configuration of the DHCP server mayrequire the MAC address, which is printed on the device.

Please consult your network administrator regardingconfiguration of the parameters device IP address,subnet mask, and DHCP.

Default factory settingsBy default the KNXnet/IPRouting function is active.When two KNXnet/IP/ Routers are connected with eachother via a cross-over cable or via a network hub,bustelegrams are routed by the KNXnet/IP Router withoutany configuration. The IP/KNX Router ships with these default factorysettings:• Physical address of the IP/KNX Router:

15.15.0 (= FF00 hex)• Filter group telegrams• All bus telegrams are repeated in case of transmission

errors• The IP/KNX Router acknowledges routed telegrams

only• Support for devices with mis-matching physical

addresst• Route broadcast telegrams• Monitor the bus line• IP address assignment via DHCP

Behavior on bus voltage loss / recovery on the bus lineWhen the IP/KNX Router detects a loss of bus voltageon the bus line, this error is saved and annunciated viaKNX/net/IP. When the IP/KNX Router detects recovery of bus voltage on the bus line, the error flag is deleted and the resumption of bus voltage is annunciated viaKNX/net/IP.

Configuration with ETSThe IP/KNX Router TH210 can be configured with ETS3.

NoteThe IP/KNX Router can be reset to the default factorysettings by pressing the learning button for more thansix seconds when the operation voltage is turned on.The transition to the default state is indicated by a blin-king programming LED. All parameter settings are dele-ted by this reset action.

TH210

Parameter Settings

Support of unconfiguredinterfaces

disabledenabled

By enabling this parameter RS232 interfaces with atopologically incorrect address can be supported allo-wing for configuration across several bus lines.

Monitoring of bus voltagefailure

disabledenabled

Bus voltage failure and bus voltage recovery can beannounced via KNXnet/IP.

Device name (max. 30 char)

Name with max. 30 characters

This parameter determines the name (max. 30 charac-ters) of the IP/KNX Router TH210, which is used foreasy recognition of the device when searched by aKNXnet/IP visualisation or the ETS.

The application program does not contain any communication objects.

Communication objects

Parameter General

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This parameter defines the filter function for group telegrams of main groups 0 to 13 received from the bus.

If the default “filter (normal)” setting is selected the res-pective filter table entry is checked to determine whetherthe group telegram should be forwarded to the IP net-work.

Note: The setting “transmit all” is provided for testingpurposes only.


Parameter Routing Bus —> KNXnet/IP

Parameter Settings

Group telegrams of maingroups 0 to 13

transmit all (for testing only)blockfilter (normal)

Group telegrams of maingroups 14 and 15

transmit allblock

This parameter defines the filter function for group tele-grams of main groups 14 and 15 received from the bus.

If the default “transmit all” setting is selected all grouptelegrams of main groups 14 and 15 are forwarded to theIP network.

Otherwise all group telegrams of main groups 14 and 15are blocked.

Individually addressed andbroadcast telegrams


Telegram confirmation ofgroup oriented telegrams

only if routedalways

If this parameter is set to “always” group telegrams are confirmed even if they are not forwarded onto the IP network.

This parameter defines the filter function for individuallyaddressed and broadcast telegrams.

If the default “filter (normal)” setting is selected thetelegrams are filtered based on the individual addressof the IP Router.

Broadcast telegrams are always forwarded unless thisparameter is set to “block”.

Independent of this parameter broadcast telegrams arealways accepted by the IP/KNX Router itself.“Note: The setting “transmit all” is provided for testingpurposes only.

Parameter Settings

This parameter defines the filter function for individuallyaddressed and broadcast telegrams.

If the default “filter (normal)” setting is selected thetelegrams are filtered based on the individual addressof the IP/KNX Router.

Broadcast telegrams are always forwarded unless thisparameter is set to “block”.Independent of this parameter broadcast telegrams arealways accepted by the IP/KNX Router itself.“Note: The setting “transmit all” is provided for testingpurposes only.

Group telegrams of maingroups 0 to 13


Group telegrams of maingroups 14 and 15

transmit allblock

This parameter defines the filter function for group tele-grams of main groups 14 and 15 received from the IPnetwork.

If the default “transmit all” setting is selected all grouptelegrams of main groups 14 and 15 are forwarded to thebus.

Otherwise all group telegrams of main groups 14 and 15are blocked.

Individually addressed andbroadcast telegrams


This parameter defines the filter function for group telegrams of main groups 0 to 13 received from the IPnetwork.

If the default “filter (normal)“ setting is selected the res-pective filter table entry is checked to determine whetherthe group telegram should be forwarded to the bus.

Note: The setting “transmit all“ is provided for testingpurposes only.

Parameter Routing KNXnet/IP —> Bus

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This parameter is only visible if manual input was cho-sen for IP Address Assignment. It determines the IPaddress of the IP Standard Gateway.

The factory default value is 0.0.0.0. This default valuemay be replaced by a valid IP address.

Each byte of the four byte IP Routing MulticastAddress is set separately, with a value range of 0...255for each byte.

The Standard Gateway transmits IP datagrams to IPdevices with IP addresses outside of the local network.Use the predefined (invalid) IP address (0.0.0.0) if thedevice shall be configured without a Standard Gateway.

This parameter is only visible if manual input was chosenfor IP Address Assignment. It determines the IP addressof the IP/KNX Router.

The factory default setting for the IP address is 0.0.0.0.This default value must be replaced by a valid IPaddress.

Each byte of the four byte IP Routing Multicast Addressis set separately, with a value range of 0...255 for eachbyte.


Parameter Settings

IP Address Assignment by DHCP Servermanual input

IP Routing MulticastAddressByte 1,Byte 2,Byte 3,Byte 4

224.0.23.12

As with KNX group telegrams IP allows transmitting adatagram to several recipients at the same time. This so-called multicast form of IP communication requires thatsender and recipient are members of the same MulticastGroup and use the same Multicast Address as targetaddress.

The Multicast Address 224.0.23.12 has especially beenreserved for KNXnet/IP.

For general use in a network multicast addresses in therange from 239.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 may be used.

This parameter determines the IP Routing MulticastAddress for KNXnet/IP Routing. KNXnet/IP Routing for-wards bus telegrams to all IP Routers that use the sameIP Routing Multicast Address.

The factory default setting for the IP Routing MulticastAddress is 224.0.23.12. This is the Multicast Addressthat IANA assigned to EIBA and reserved for this purpo-se.


Parameter Settings

IP AddressByte 1,Byte 2,Byte 3,Byte 4

0.0.0.0

IP Subnet MaskByte 1,Byte 2,Byte 3,Byte 4

This parameter is only visible if manual input was chosenfor IP Address Assignment. It determines the IP subnetmask used by the IP/KNX Router.

The factory default value is 0.0.0.0 This default valuemust be replaced by a valid subnet mask. Valid subnetmask values are e.g. 255.255.255.0 or 255.255.240.0.


IP Standard GatewayByte 1,Byte 2,Byte 3,Byte 4

0.0.0.0

This parameter determines the type of IP address assignment.

By default the parameter is set for automatic assignmentof the IP address by a DHCP server.

If “manual input“ is selected two additional tabs appearfor manual input of the IP address, subnet mask, and thedefault gateway address.purposes only.

Parameter IP Configuration

0.0.0.0

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Here is a list of software supporting the IP/KNX RouterTH210

ComBridge StudioIPAS GmbHGrabenstr 149 aD-47057 DuisburgGermany[http://www.ipas-products.com]

Visualization, Database interface,Notification via email, OPC Server

ETS 3EIBA s.c.r.l.Bessenveldstraat 5B-1831 DiegemBelgium[http://www.eiba.com]

ETS3 provides configuration of bus installations via the existing data network (from ETS3.0c on). ETS3 may use the IP/KNX Router as interfaces to the bus justlike a standard RS232 or USB serial interface. This function includes download of device configuration viathe bus and the group monitor function of ETS3

NoteThe ETS3 driver currently does not support busmonito-ring and local download in TH210.

NoteAfter installation of ETS3.0c, selecting the IP/KNXRouter TH210 as communication interface may lead toa windows pop-up message announcing that a "Class" is unknown.In this case install the Microsoft. Net Framework thatyou can download from the Microsoft software updatesite (file size: approx. 25MB).

In ETS3 select Extras —> Options.In the Options window select the Communication tab.

Click on “Configure Interfaces”.

Generate a new interface and select the type EIBNet/IP.ETS3 automatically searches for all reachable IP/KNXRouters TH210.

Setting the communication interface in ETS3Supported Software

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For a stable communication with the IP/KNX RouterTH210 via KNXnet/IP Tunneling a second physicaladdress must be set using ETS3.

Click on Settings.

ETS3 fetches the current setting of the second physicaladdress from the IP/KNX Router TH210.

The factory setting of the additional physical address ofthe IP/KNX Router TH210 is 0.0.0.Enter the desired additional physical address andacknowledge this entry by clicking on OK.ETS 3 sets the value in the IP/KNX Router TH210 andcloses the window.

NoteWhen entering the additional physical address takecare that this physical address is not used by anotherbus device. A Dummy device with this physical addressshould be inserted in the ETS project.

(1) Select an IP/KNX Router TH210 from the list.(2) Assign a name to this new interface.

The result could look like this.

Setting the second physical address of theIP/KNX Router TH210 with ETS3

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