KNX-Sentio Gateway

Code: EK-BS1-TP

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Description

The KNX-Sentio Gateway allows one or more multi-room audio devices from the SENTIO range to be integrated with KNX technology, acting as an interface to other KNX devices.

The KNX-Sentio Gateway automatically detects the zones of the audio system in the network, and allows for each of them, a set of KNX group addresses to receive status information on the bus and send the following commands:

Supported audio control commands

Volume adjustment (both via percentage and increase/decrease commands)

Highs and lows (both via percentage and increase/decrease commands)

Play/Pause

Mute

Previous/next track advancement

Setting Repeat and/or Random Play

Preset / source selection (either by direct selection or by previous / next scrolling)

Information about the artist and the track being played is also sent on the KNX bus. The KNX-Sentio Gateway is particularly suitable for operating the Sentio system from Signum control panels, via their audio control page.

Technical data

Power supply

Auxiliary power supply12-24 Vdc power supply (absorption 240 mA at 12 Vdc) by means of a special plug-in terminal supplied. Power supply not included

KNX busKNX TP bus (twisted pair) via red-black terminal provided

Connections and interfaces

Ethernet port1 Ethernet port via cat. 5 or higher cable and standard RJ45 connector

Front LEDs2 frontal LEDs: POWER LED for signalling the presence of power supply; SERVICE LED for signalling particular operations in progress

Reset button1 RESET button housed under the front cover on the back of the vertical card

Unused ports1 RS485 port: not used, 1 USB 2.0 port: not used

Design and physical characteristics

HousingPlastic casing

Modular width4 modular units (1 MU = 18 mm, approx. 71 mm)

MountingInstallation on 35 mm rail (according to EN 60715)

Protection degreeIP20 (installed device)

Configuration

Via internet browser

Functions and features

Bidirectional integration between SENTIO multiroom audio devices and KNX network

Automatic detection of audio zones and streamer devices in the network

Volume, treble/bass, play/pause, mute, and track progression controls

Track information and artist metadata transmission onto KNX bus

Complete synergy with Ekinex Signum control panels via dedicated audio page

Quick and easy configuration via internet browser

Standard 4 modular units DIN-rail mount

Configuration and commissioning

Configuration and commissioning are performed via an internet browser interface. A detailed description of the parameters and group addresses can be found in the technical and application documentation of the device.