InSideControl InSideControl App InSideControl HD App User manual This document describes the use of the applications InSideControl App and InSideControl HD App. 03/2013-00 www.schneider-electric.
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Table of contents Contents This user manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Types of information and instructions used . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Keep screen enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Enable warning notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
InSideControl App / HD App This user manual This user manual This document describes the use of the applications InSideControl App and InSideControl HD App. Read all instructions, safety instructions and this user manual carefully before commissioning to ensure that the App is used safely and correctly. •• Schneider Electric is not liable for performance problems and incompatibilities caused by applications, services or devices from third-party providers.
InSideControl App / HD App This user manual Types of information and instructions used Attention ATTENTION indicates a situation which could result in damage to property. The information provided must be observed, otherwise program errors may occur, or functions may be become unavailable or limited. These tips and tricks contain additional information on a topic and instructions to make your work easier. Instructions and information that apply only to portable devices with the Android operating system.
InSideControl App / HD App Getting to know the InSideControl App/HD App Getting to know the InSideControl App/HD App With InSideControl, you can control your KNX installation and therefore your house with a portable device (smartphone or tablet). To do this, the application InSideControl App or InSideControl HD App must be installed on the portable device. The portable device accesses the KNX installation either via the local network (WLAN) or via a VPN access.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl Setting up InSideControl The following steps are required to set up InSideControl: •• Installing App/HD App on portable devices •• Transferring the configuration file to portable devices •• Connecting portable devices to the IP gateway Installing App/HD App on portable devices Download InSideControl App or InSideControl HD App from the Apple Store and install the App.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl 5 Navigate to the menu item File Sharing C. 6 Select the InSideControl appli- cation D. ⇒⇒ The list of shared files is shown. If there is already a file here, click on it and delete it with the [Del] key. 7 Click on Add E to load a con- figuration from your computer. ⇒⇒ The configuration file is copied to your portable device. The configuration file is usually copied to your portable device immediately.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl Portable devices with the Android operating system The Android operating system offers a range of options for transferring a file. Below is a description of the most common case, which applies to almost all portable devices with the Android operating system. Consult the manual for your portable device to find out about alternative file transfer options. Transferring the configuration file 1 Connect your portable device to your computer.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl Connecting portable devices to the IP gateway To access your KNX installation with the App/HD App, an IP gateway (art. no. xxx6500-0113) must be installed in your KNX installation. The IP address of the IP gateway can be assigned via a DHCP server or via manual configuration as an ETS parameter. The exact procedure can be found in the software application for the IP gateway.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl Establishing a manual connection If multiple IP gateways are present in your KNX installation or if a fixed IP address is assigned to the IP gateway, the connection should be established manually. 1 Open Settings (see Settings --> 29). 2 Deactivate the Demo mode option. 3 Deactivate the Autodiscover option. 4 Enter the IP Address. 5 Enter the Port. 6 End the App and then restart the App.
InSideControl App / HD App Setting up InSideControl VPN access VPN access (VPN = Virtual Private Network) authorises the portable device to access the local network, and therefore also the KNX installation, via the Internet. Benefits of VPN: •• Only authorised users have access to the local network. •• All data is encrypted. •• The data is not changed, recorded or diverted during the transfer. This is often referred to as a VPN tunnel.
InSideControl App / HD App User interface User interface The user interfaces of the InSideControl App and InSideControl HD App are optimised for the supported portable devices. This chapter outlines the user interfaces and their operation. Operation InSideControl App/HD App supports the following gestures: Tapping Tap briefly on a symbol. Pressing Press and hold down a symbol for a longer time.
InSideControl App / HD App User interface Device level In the device level, the symbols for the configured rooms are shown in the left column. The right column shows the configured devices in the selected room. The symbol for a selected room is marked green. The operation of a device depends on the device configuration. Detailed information on the operation of the devices is available in the chapter Meaning of the symbols --> 18. Switching rooms 1 Tap on the symbol for the desired room.
InSideControl App / HD App User interface Displaying the information screen With iOS, the Home symbol also appears in the room level. 1 Switch to the room level. 2 Tap on Home in the status bar. 1 Tap on the Menu symbol or press the [Menu] button. Consult the manual for your portable device for information on which symbol or button is applicable. 2 Select Information.
InSideControl App / HD App User interface Status bar The status bar can be found at the top edge of the screen and shows information such as the selected room and also offers a number of options. Project XXX Living room Online Project XXX Living room Offline A Home B Project name C Name of the selected room D Status report E Set background The colour of the status bar shows whether the HD App is connected to an IP gateway.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Meaning of the symbols There are two symbol types in InSideControl: room symbols and device symbols. The following tables provide an overview of the symbols and their functions. If InSideControl is not connected to an IP gateway, all room and device symbols are in "Offline Mode". The symbols are shown in grey and do not react to inputs. Room symbols A room is a group of different devices (e.g.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Room symbols overview Your system integrator has selected the room symbols according to your KNX installation.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Device symbols A device symbol represents a connection to one or more devices of your KNX installation. The appearance and operating mode of a device symbol depend on the connected device. A Device name B Result of the status query C Symbol of the device The status query To ensure that the current device status is always shown in the App/HD App, InSideControl queries the device status at different points in time.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Dimming the light If a slider is shown below the light symbol, the light can also be dimmed. 1 Move the slider to the desired setting. Setting the RGB light If a square is shown next to the light symbol, you can select the colour of the light. Opening the colour selector 1 Tap on the square. ⇒⇒ The colour selector opens.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Selecting the colour of the RGB light 1 Open the colour selector. 2 Tap on the colour palette B. ⇒⇒ The colour selection C shows the selected colour. 3 Tap on the colour selection C. ⇒⇒ The square shows the selected colour. Defining favourites 1 Open the colour selector. 2 Tap on the colour palette B. ⇒⇒ The colour selection C shows the selected colour. 3 Press the desired favourite A. ⇒⇒ The selected colour is set for the favourite.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Sliders This device symbol represents a device for which values can be defined directly within a specific range. 1 Move the slider to the desired value. Blind/roller shutter This device symbol represents a blind or roller shutter. The device symbol and function are adapted to the devices actually in use. Moving the blind/roller shutter With the exception of specific brands, all blinds in a KNX installation have the functions Up, Down and Stop/Step.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Blinds from Gradhermetic If you control blinds from Gradhermetic, you can call up the functions Up, Down and Stop. A Down: Lower the blinds. Close the slats. Activate Up-Down operating mode B Stop: Stop the blinds. Activate Tilt mode C Up: Raise the blinds. Open the slats. Activate Up-Down operating mode Lowering/raising the blinds 1 Press Down or Up to activate the Up-Down operating mode.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Indicators Device symbols that do not control any devices are indicators. Indicators receive information from devices and show the information. Symbol indicators Symbol indicators represent the function of the connected device with a symbol. Symbol indicators have two states. Rain No rain Night Day Value indicators Value indicators show the value of the connected sensor, e.g., wind speed, temperature or humidity.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Activating operating modes With these device symbols, you can switch between pre-set operating modes. Consult your system integrator to find out which settings and setpoint temperatures have been configured for your system. 1 Tap on the symbol to activate an operating mode.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols Fans With this device symbol, you can control the speed of fans. A different number of levels is shown depending on the fan. 1 Move the slider to the desired value. Ventilation With this device symbol, you can specify the opening width of the ventilation louvers. 1 Move the slider to the desired value. Cameras This symbol represents the connection to a camera. To switch to the live view of the camera: 1 Tap on the device symbol.
InSideControl App / HD App Meaning of the symbols No warning Warning Gas notification Wind notification Presence notification InSideControl also offers the option of showing a warning notification as a pop-up window. Details of how to activate the pop-up windows can be found in the chapter Settings --> 29.
InSideControl App / HD App Settings Settings In the settings, you can adapt the behaviour of the InSideControl, activate/deactivate the Demo Mode and connect your portable device to the IP gateway. Opening the settings 1 Start the App/HD App. 2 Tap on the Menu symbol or press the [Menu] button. Consult the manual for your portable device for information on which symbol or button is applicable. 3 Tap on Settings. 1 Start Settings in the main menu.
InSideControl App / HD App Settings Demo Demo Mode If this option is selected, the App/HD App is put into Demo Mode. In Demo Mode, you can test the behaviour of the App/HD App without being connected to a KNX installation. Pre-set rooms and devices are shown, which represent a conventional KNX installation. All symbols and buttons react in the same way as with a connected KNX installation. The Demo Mode is always active if no configuration file has been loaded.
InSideControl App / HD App Settings Remote access With remote access, you can access your KNX installation via the Internet. With this type of access, you have no security mechanisms to guarantee secure access to your KNX installation. Attention Risk of damage to property through unauthorised access to the KNX installation. This type of access has no security mechanisms, such as authentication, encryption or integrity.
InSideControl App / HD App Warning notifications and error messages Warning notifications and error messages This chapter outlines the error messages and instructions for rectifying them. WLAN connection error The portable device is not connected to a wireless network. Rectifying the error: 1 Acknowledge the message. 2 Check the settings of your device and wireless network. Remote access error A remote access to the IP gateway could not be established. Rectifying the error: 1 Acknowledge the message.
InSideControl App / HD App Warning notifications and error messages Red cross next to device symbol The device connected to the device symbol is not connected correctly, the current status of the devices is not available. To rectify the error: 1 Tap on the device name and connect again. 2 If no connection can be established, contact your system integrator.
InSideControl App / HD App Appendix Appendix Trademarks •• Apple®, iTunes®, App StoreSM, iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and MAC OS® are brand names or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. •• Google PlayTM, Google Play StoreTM and AndroidTM are brand names or registered trademarks of Google Inc. •• Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •• Microsoft Windows®, Windows XP® and Windows 7® are brand names or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and/or other countries.
InSideControl App / HD App Appendix Use QR code Smartphone Tablet VPN WAN Wi-Fi WLAN 03/2013-00 Explanation The QR code (QR = Quick Response) is a 2D code that is made up of points in the shape of a square. Smartphones or tablets can read this information if a relevant app has been installed. Mobile phone that can be individually equipped with additional programs (apps). Mobile computer that can be equipped with individual functions through additional programs (HD apps).
