Tyba TY-B-KNX Bus Connector KNX User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Tyba
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User Guide
Bus Connector KNX
TY-B-KNX
January 2022
Version 1.1
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or reliability of these products for specific user applications. It is the
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only the manufacturer shall perform repairs to components. Failure to observe
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Product Modifications
| Year | Version | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2021 | 1 | Initial release |
Document Revisions
| Date | Version | Document Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2021 | 1 | Initial draft |
| 29/07/2022 | 1.1 | Updated Terminology |
Preface
1.1 Description of the User
This User Guide is intended for professional installers such as electricians
or system integrators.
1.2 Explanation of Safety Warnings
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
1.3 Retaining Instructions
Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using this
product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Ensure that each person who uses the product has read these warnings and
instructions and follows them.
Tyba Home Limited is not liable for cases of material damage or personal
injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety
instructions. In such cases, the warranty will be voided.
Product Description
2.1 Intended Use and Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
The KNX Bus Connector is intended to operate as an interface between Tyba
products and the KNX proprietary bus. The Bus Connector also provides power
and a mounting interface to Tyba products. The KNX Bus Connector is not
intended to be used for any function outside those described.
The KNX Bus Connector should be used with the following software, original
accessories and components only:
- KNX ETS Software
- Tyba genuine products
2.2 System Overview
The KNX Bus Connector is a product for interfacing Tyba products to the KNX
TP proprietary bus. It is also designed to provide a mounting interface for
Tyba products as well as power
2.3 Technical Data
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Bus Connector KNX |
| Product Code | TY-B-KNX |
| KNX Bus | 30VDC |
| Power | 24VDC |
| Dimensions | W 73.6mm |
| Weight | 50g |
2.4 Product Compliance
This product complies to all relevant Directives associated with CE, UKCA, IC
& FCC.
The Declaration of Conformity and further certification documentation can be
found at www.tybahome.com/downloads. The Product is in conformity with the
following relevant product safety standard:
- BS EN IEC 63044-3
3 Safety Instructions
Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using this
product. Failure to do so can result in minor or moderate injury.
3.1 How to Use the Product Safely
When using this product, ensure all guidance is followed regarding technical
specification, installation, setup and operation. Never use this product with
anything other than Tyba genuine accessories.
3.2 Graphical Symbols
Symbol
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The CE Marking on the product is the manufacturer’s declaration that the |
product complies.
| The UKCA Marking on the product is the manufacturer’s declaration that the
product complies.
| The FCC Marking on the product is the manufacturer’s declaration that the
product complies.
| The WEEE Marking on the product is the manufacturer’s confirmation that the
product is not recyclable.
Installation
The product should only be installed by a qualified and trained person.
4.1 Connections and Physical Details Front
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | KNX program address button |
| 2 | KNX program mode LED |
| 3 | Bus Connector proprietary connector |
4.2 Connections and Physical Details Rear
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power |
| 2 | KNX Bus |
4.3 Bus Connector Wiring
The Bus Connector KNX should be wired as per the KNX standard, using KNX/EIB
cable.
The maximum number of devices should be calculated according to the power
supply and device consumption.
Ensure the connections are correct before providing power. Always test the
cable polarity.
4.4 Back Box Options
Bus Connectors can be used with a range of back boxes depending on your
requirements. Bus Connectors provide screw slots top and bottom, as well as
counter sunk screw holes left and right, all spaced with 60mm hole centers.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Euro style round back box 68mm diameter. Kaiser Elektro O-range 9061-00, |
9063-02, 9064-02.
2| UK style square back box with adjustable lug. Requires Wall Plate
(TY-B-PLT)
4.5 Mounting a Bus Connector using a Euro back box
Once the back box is installed, align the Bus Connector with the front of the
back box and insert it so that the Bus Connector sits flat and square on the
wall.
Use the screw slots top and bottom to fix the Bus Connector to the back box. You can rotate the Bus Connector within the bounds of the screw slots to ensure it is level.
Ensure the Euro back box is installed with the mounting holes top and bottom
so that the Bus Connector screw holes align. Do not over tighten the fixing
screws.
4.6 Mounting a Bus Connector using a UK back box
Once the back box is installed, insert the Bus Connector in to the Wall Plate.
Align the Bus Connector and Wall Plate with the front of the back box and
insert it so that the Bus Connector and Wall Plate sits flat and square on the
wall.
Use the screw slots left and right to fix the Bus Connector and Wall Plate to the back box.
Ensure the UK box is installed with the mounting lug on either the left or right to provide fine level adjustment. Do not over tighten the fixing screws.
Setup
It is recommend that setup is carried out by a qualified and trained person.
5.1 Powering On
Once Bus Connector KNX is powered it will appear in ETS on the default KNX
address 15.15.0. Using ETS you can now address and upload to the device as
normal.
5.2 KNX Driver Setup
Instructions on setting up the KNX device driver for your application can be
found with the KNX device driver download at
https://www.tybahome.com/downloads.
Maintenance
The product is maintenance free. Repair should only be carried out by a qualified and trained person.
References
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