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2 Table of contents General instructions Conventions Terms Abbraviations Useful Links Text Markers Why Can you imagine a switchless building?... 6 What characterizes us?... 8 Target group of this solution... 9 Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 2/9

3 General instructions 1.1 Conventions The following conventions are used in this specification: Typeface Bold Italics Meaning Special instructions. File names. 1.2 Terms ETS OPC EIB Tool Software. Open Process Control 1.3 Abbraviations App GUI DLL Application Graphic User Interface Dynamic Link Library 1.4 Useful Links EIBA KNX User Klub Feedback Web / Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 3/9

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5 1.6 Why With KNX visualizations, conversion of project data (import, export, conversion, etc.) is usually necessary. Changes in the KNX project then have to be tracked appropriately on the end devices (Tablet / Phone), which costs accordingly time and money. Also often server computers are used to maintain the system state. With, a KNX device is available in the ETS and is thus integrated in a KNX project. The number of tablets / Phones within a project is not limited. The application is to be loaded into the tablet / phone after the parameterization with the ETS as with a normal KNX device. The Tablet / Phone will get a physical address from the ETS, like any other KNX device. After the creation of a project, the application program (_UI.xml) is loaded onto the Tablet / Phone via the ETS. In addition to the visualization and operation, the App takes over functions, which are otherwise realized by expensive KNX hardware. Scene triggering, scene control, presence simulation, time orders, alarm notifications, etc. are covered here cost-effectively. notifications for limit violations or alarm conditions are freely configurable. Within a project, a tablet can also take over the function of a master clock and thus update the date and time on the KNX bus. Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 5/9

1.7 Can you imagine a switchless building? Using yes! Permanently installed tablets connected to a charger device can be placed at eye level instead of switches. Each room a standard tablet (approx.

6 1.7 Can you imagine a switchless building? Using yes! Permanently installed tablets connected to a charger device can be placed at eye level instead of switches. Each room a standard tablet (approx xxx ) instead of lot BCU / switch combinations, which clearly increases the clarity of the operation. The application on the tablet covers either all functions of a room, several rooms, a whole floor, a complete house or even up to 10 different objects (KNX lines). Functions can be distributed to different tablets, which is interesting for office buildings, doctor's offices or hotels. In addition to the functionality, all standard tablet functions are available. Among other things, one can get fast information from the Internet in a hotel room. Instead of a confusing multiple switch panel only one tablet brings a considerable added value. Even with another App in the foreground, the KNX jobs continue to run in the background. Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 6/9

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8 What characterizes us? Easy configuration of user interfaces for electrical installers with little KNX practice. An ETS project can also be configured at an engineer s desk and the tablets can be downloaded remotely. This allows you to save travel expenses. Particularly when changes have to be made during operation, a cost-effective variant. Scenes and time jobs can be defined by the end user with some experience. Free additional software ( Stand-Alone tool) allows the user to make App changes. No server required. Versatile design possibilities of the user interface, especially with regard to color, logical structure and graphic elements. Own "look & feel" of the electrical company for the customers. Switchless house conceivable, by free design of the user interface. Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 8/9

Target group of this solution First and foremost, electric utility companies will be able to offer a contemporary version of the KNX installation.

9 Target group of this solution First and foremost, electric utility companies will be able to offer a contemporary version of the KNX installation. The additional costs for the tablets are more than compensated by the elimination of most switch / BCU combinations, as well as expensive KNX controllers (scenes, time), which have become superfluous. This operating and visualization App is also suitable for KNX experienced end users. A costeffective expansion and increase in value of your KNX home installation. Even the purchase of an ETS (EIB Tool Software) is not necessary. When the installer provides the exported OPC group addresses of the system to the end user, the tablet / phone pages can be configured with a fully compatible Stand-Alone configuration tool. With great probability, Android tablets are still offered in many years. Perhaps the appearance will change, but the functionality will remain or will increase, which is a great investment protection for the building. The future does not belong to the switch, but to the flexible control unit. is also available with a KNX IP interface. This standard KNX IP interface includes the licenses for up to 4 simultaneously operating tablets / phones at an unbeatable price. Document: June 2017 Version V1.0.5 Page 9/9

knxpresso KNX App knxpresso for Android Tablets/Phones App Installation Document: June Version V Page 1/12

knxpresso KNX App knxpresso for Android Tablets/Phones App Installation Document: June Version V Page 1/12 KNX App knxpresso for Android Tablets/Phones App Installation Document: June. 2017 Version V1.0.5 - Page 1/12 Table of contents 1. General instructions... 3 1.1 Conventions... 3 1.2 Terms... 3 1.3 Abbraviations...