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  • Page 1 Gira HomeServer 3 Commissioning manual Gira HomeServer 3 0529 00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning Contents 1. General ............3 Exclusion of liability .
  • Page 4 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 5. Important IP addresses ......... .33 Calling up the user interface .

  • Page 5: General

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 1. General The Gira HomeServer is a gateway for the visualization and control of the entire electrical installation of buildings equipped with the EIB Instabus system. These can be both private residencies and company buildings. The KNX/EIB functions can be controlled both internally and externally at all times and from everywhere.

  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    All names of products used in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. No part of this document may be copied or transmitted for any purpose whatsoever wit- hout express written permission from Gira, Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG, irrespective of manner and means (electronic or mechanical). All rights reserved! ©...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    The HomeServer is programmed using the supplied Expert software that can be found in the internet on the Gira home page. The Expert software can be operated on a commer- cially available PC running the Microsoft® Windows operating system (from XP).
  • Page 8 Attention: Always install the updates! Please always download firmware updates from the Gira home page and install them on your HomeServer, even if you are not registered! Observe the appropriate installation instructions.

  • Page 9: Commissioning And Installation

    Attention: Check the current software version before installing! Always check the current software version of the firmware and the Expert software before installing the HomeServer and starting it up. If necessary, download the latest data from the Gira home page. Address: http://download.gira.de 2.1 Basic configuration of the HomeServer in the sample project...

  • Page 10: Device Description

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.2 Device description Fig. 2.1: Controls and monitoring elements on the front side of the HomeServer Controls and monitoring elements on the front side of the HomeServer: – On/Off button (1) with blue operating LED, lights when the divice is switched on.
  • Page 11 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning Fig. 2.2: Interfaces on the rear side of the HomeServer Interfaces on the rear side of the HomeServer: – Mains connection 12 V, connection for power supply unit (1) – PS2 connection for pc-mouse (2), for service only –...

  • Page 12: Installing And Mounting

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3 Installing and mounting The HomeServer may only be installed inside of buildings. It has not been designed for mobile operation; neither is such operation permitted. Now place the HomeServer at a central location so that the connections to the power sup- ply, the network and the EIB can be made without any problems.

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Power Supply

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3.1 Connecting to the power supply The HomeServer needs to be connected via the external power supply unit with the power supply (230 V~). Connect the HomeServer to the power supply as follows: 1. Connect the mains cable for the power unit with the external power supply unit.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Network

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3.2 Connecting to a network To incorporate the HomeServer into an already existing network, you require a network distributor as well as a network cable. Please note that the network distributor and the network cable are not included in the scope of the delivery.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Eib

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3.3 Connecting to the EIB The HomeServer can be connected to the Instabus EIB system via the following EIB devices (not included in the scope of delivery): – Instabus bus coupler UP 2 (Article No. 0645 00) –...

  • Page 16: Connecting Directly To A Pc

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3.4 Connecting directly to a PC You can also connect the HomeServer directly with your commissioning PC via LAN if it has a network connection. To do this, use a twisted coil Cat. 5e network cable (e.g. cross- over cable Cat.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Homeserver For Programming

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.3.6 Connecting the HomeServer for programming The purpose of the previously described ways of connecting the HomeServer was to allow a simple and fast user access to the device. You can therefore test the functionality when first putting the device into operation.

  • Page 18: Functions Test And Commissioning

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.4 Functions test and commissioning To put the HomeServer into operation, two basic topics must be considered: – installing and connecting the HomeServer – functions test and commissioning In this chapter you will learn how to carry out a functions test and how to put the Home- Server into operation.
  • Page 19 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning To be able to access the user interface of the HomeServer, call up the following page via the input line of the internet browser http://HS-ip-Adresse/hs Then enter one of the above-mentioned combinations of user name and password to reach the user interface.
  • Page 20 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning You can access the user interface of the HomeServer via an internet browser as follows: 1. Connect the HomeServer via its network connection either with the local network or directly with the commissioning PC (see “Connecting to a network” on page 12).

  • Page 21: Functions Test Via The Homeserver Client Program

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 2.4.2 Functions test via the HomeServer client program You can also access the user interface of the HomeServer via the supplied client program. Access via the client program is described in the corresponding operating instructions located at http://www.download.gira.de...
  • Page 22 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning Notes 10.2006/V 1.0...

  • Page 23: Portal

    WAP is provided by the Gira HomeServer - Portal. The required basic settings have already been stored on every HomeServer delivered by Gira, thereby allowing direct access to the user interface of the sample project stored in the HomeServer.
  • Page 24 1. Establish a connection to the internet via your PC. 2. Start your internet browser. 3. Enter http://homeserver.gira.de in the address line of your browser. A start page appears. If you want to access via WAP then enter the following line: http://homeserver.gira.de/hswap.wml.

  • Page 25: Change The Name Of The Homeserver At The Portal

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning You can now select whether you • want to access the HomeServer (Zugang zum Gira HomeServer) • change the name of the HomeServer (Name ändern) • change the password (Passwort ändern) • want to have your password sent to you, perhaps because you have forgotten it (Kon- takt).

  • Page 26: Changing The Password

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 3.3 Changing the password You can change the password for access to the HomeServer via the portal as follows: 1. Log in to the portal so that the start page opens and you have access to the main menu.

  • Page 27: Message "Homeserver Is Offline" When Using A Router

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 3.4.2 Message "HomeServer ist OFFLINE" ("HomeServer is OFFLINE") when using a router If you are using a router for the internet connection of the HomeServer and the message "HomeServer ist OFFLINE" ("HomeServer is OFFLINE") appears then please check the fol- lowing settings: 1.
  • Page 28 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning Notes 10.2006/V 1.0...

  • Page 29: Expert Software

    7. 4.1 Installation of the Expert software The commissioning program Experte is available in the download area of the Gira home page. It must be installed on your commissioning pc. Attention: Check the current software version before installing! Always check the current software version of the firmware and the HomeServer Expert before installing the HomeServer and starting it up.
  • Page 30 HomeServer 3 - Commissioning Install the expert software as follows: 1. Download the latest version of the HomeServer software from the Gira home page on your commissioning PC. 2. Extract the donloaded zip-file. 3. Select the executable file setup.exe in the folder Experte. The installation program is started.

  • Page 31: Changing The Stipulated Ip Address

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 4.2 Changing the stipulated IP address Normally you do not have to make changes to the HomeServer Expert for the functions test or when first putting into operation. Due to the sample project stored in the Home- Server, these actions can be carried out relatively simply.

  • Page 32: Programming Via An Rs232 Connection

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 4.3 Programming via an RS232 connection You can transfer the changed data directly from the commissioning PC to the HomeSer- ver as follows: 1. Disconnect the HomeServer from the EIB (if required). 2. Connect the serial (RS232) interface of the HomeServer with a COM interface of your commissioning PC.

  • Page 33: Programming Via Lan

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 4.4 Programming via LAN You can transfer the changed data from the commissioning PC to the HomeServer when both devices are connected to each other via a local network as follows: 1. Start the Expert software on your commissioning PC. Load the sample project with the changed IP address (if required).

  • Page 34: Other Work With The Expert Software

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 4.5 Other work with the Expert software Once you have successfully completed the functions test or first putting into operation of the HomeServer, you can now program the HomeServer for the special tasks of your pro- ject.

  • Page 35: Important Ip Addresses

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 5. Important IP addresses Operation of your HomeServers can be preferably via the internet, but also via a network connection. This chapter provides you with an overview of the most important IP addres- ses. These agreements are valid: –...

  • Page 36: Calling Up The User Interface

    The following applies: DES = Design (from: Expert/Project/Design) RRR = Refresh settings (from: Expert/Project/ Times) http://homeserver.gira.de Calling up the Gira HomeServer - Por- tal. A menu appears in which the user can log in using his dial-in data stored in the HomeServer.

  • Page 37: Calling Up Lists

    HomeServer. http://homeserver.gira.de/hswap.wml Calling up of the Gira HomeServer – Portal in WAP browser mode. A login screen appears in which the user can log in using his dial-in data stored in the HomeServer.

  • Page 38: Short Explanation Of Important Terms

    HomeServer 3 - Commissioning 5.4 Short explanation of important terms Term Meaning HomeServer-Portal Internet-Portal via which the user interface of the HomeServer can be accessed. DynDns.org Free internet service via which the HomeServer can be assigned a "fixed" name in the internet. The HomeServer can thereby be directly addressed in internet via the name stored here.
  • Page 40 Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG Electrical Installation Systems P. O. Box 12 20 42461 Radevormwald Germany Tel +49 2195 / 602 - 0 Fax +49 02195 / 602 - 119 Internet: www.gira.de...

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