homely Smart Controller That Optimises Heat Pumps Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
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homely Smart Controller That Optimises Heat Pumps

Product Information

  • The Homely system is a home automation device that allows users to control various aspects of their home, such as heating, cooling, and lighting, through a centralized hub. The system consists of the Homely Hub, Homely Node, power supply, crimp node sticker ferrule, 120-ohm resistor, sticky pad, and necessary cables.
  • It is important to follow the safety symbols and information provided in the user manual to ensure the safe installation and usage of the Homely system. Failure to comply with safety guidelines may result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Requirements

  • Items Supplied:
    • HOMELY HUB
    • HOMELY NODE
    • POWER SUPPLY
    • 2 X CRIMP NODE STICKER FERRULE
    • 120-OHM RESISTOR
    • STICKY PAD
  • Items Required But Not Supplied:
    • DATA CABLE (BELDEN 8723 or STRANDED CAT-5 recommended)
    • HOMELY INSTALLER APP
  • Tools Required:
    • WIRE STRIPPERS
    • PLIERS
    • CRIMP TOOL
    • MULTIMETER
    • SCREWDRIVERS

Pre-Installation Checks
Before starting the Homely installation, ensure that the heat pump has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installer’s Notes

Use the provided space in the manual to record any observations or notes about the installed system.

  • Step 1: Complete Connections
    Refer to the manual for a diagram of the connections. Connect the Homely Hub and Homely Node as shown in the diagram.

  • Step 2: Connect the Power Supply
    Connect the power supply to the Homely Hub as shown in the diagram and plug it into a power outlet. If there is no power outlet within range, it may be necessary to install a new outlet on a spur.

  • Step 3: System Configuration

    1. Download the Homely Installer App on your mobile device.
2. Register an account or log in if you already have one.
3. Follow the in-app instructions to connect the Homely Node to the Homely Hub, connect the Hub to a WiFi network, and complete the Homely configuration.
4. If you do not have a login for the Homely Installer App, contact homely@evergreenenergy.co.uk.
  • Specifications

For detailed specifications of the Homely Hub and Homely Node, refer to the respective sections in the manual.

UK Declaration of Conformity

This UK Declaration of Conformity is issued by Evergreen Energy Limited. For contact details and further information, refer to the provided email, web, and phone information.

Safety Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual.

  • DANGER: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in electric shock and severe personal injury or death.
  • WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.

Safety Information

  • DANGER: Before proceeding, ensure that all power supplies in the property are isolated. Failure to isolate the power supply may result in electric shock, fire or death.
  • WARNING: All electrical works must be conducted by a qualified technician and must comply with local regulations.
  • Installation by unqualified persons may result in product malfunction, electric shock or fire.
  • The installation must be performed in accordance with the installation instructions before energising. Incorrect installation of equipment may result in electric shock or fire.

About this Manual

  • This manual has been developed to make installation of the Homely system a straightforward process.
  • Follow the steps illustrated in the following pages to ensure that the Homely device is installed safely and correctly.
  • Scan the QR code below to visit our YouTube channel where you will find further information about Homely, as well as various installation how-to videos.
  • We welcome your feedback! Please send all comments to homely@evergreenenergy.co.uk.

Installation Requirements

Items Supplied

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Items Required But Not Supplied

Tools Required

Pre-Installation Checks

Before starting the Homely installation, ensure that the heat pump has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

  • STEP 1: Complete Connections

    • Connect the Homely Hub to the heat pump controller with data cable. Belden 8723 or stranded Cat-5 are recommended.
    • Remove the back of the Homely Hub and identify the terminals for Modbus connection.
    • A single twisted pair must be used. Connect the A terminal in the Homely Hub to H2 in the heat pump controller. Connect the B terminal in the Homely Hub to H1 in the heat pump controller. Only one wire should be connected to each terminal.
    • The supplied 120-ohm resistor must be placed between the controller terminals as shown.homely-Smart-Controller-That-Optimises-Heat-Pumps-fig-6
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  • STEP 2: Connect the Power Supply
    Connect the power supply to the Hub as shown and plug into a power outlet.
    NOTE
    It may be necessary to install a new outlet on a spur if there is not one within range.

  • STEP 3: System Configuration

    • Follow the in-app instructions to connect the Node to the Hub, connect the Hub to a WiFi network and complete the Homely configuration.
    • Contact homely@evergreenenergy.co.uk if you do not have a login for the Homely Installer App.

Specifications

  • Homely Hub
    • Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 25mm
    • Communication protocols: Proprietary 868MHz
    • Bluetooth v4.2
    • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
    • Power: 5V 1.0A
    • Recommended operating conditions: 10 to 35 ºC
  • Homely Node
    • Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 14mm
    • Communication protocols: Proprietary 868MHz
    • Power: Internal: CR2450 battery
    • Temperature Sensor Accuracy: Internal: 0.4 ºC (max), 10 to 85 ºC
    • Humidity Measurement:
    • Accuracy: 2% Relative Humidity (RH)
    • Range: 0% to 100% RH
    • Recommended operating conditions: 10 to 35 ºC

UK Declaration of Conformity

  • This UK Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Evergreen Energy Limited. Registered address: Evergreen Energy, The Edge Business Centre, The Edge, Clowes Street, Manchester M3 5NA. Contact details:

  • Evergreen Energy Limited declares that the Homely system consisting of Homely Hub and Homely Node v2 is in compliance with the essential requirements of the following:
    Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

  • Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

  • Signed for and on behalf of Evergreen Energy Ltd:

    • Name: Steve Elliott
    • Function: Technical Director
    • Place of issue: United Kingdom
    • Date of issue: 07/03/2023

Standards applied

__**__**Standard Description
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for

radio equipment and services; Part 1:

__Common  technical requirements

ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1| ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz

__and 246 GHz

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1| ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data

__Transmission Systems

EN 55032:2012| Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia

__equipment – Emission requirements

EN 55035:2017| Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia

__equipment – Immunity requirements

EN 61326-1:2013| Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part

__1:  General requirements

EN 62368-1:2020| Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements

EU Declaration of Conformity

  • This EU Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Evergreen Energy Limited. Registered address: Evergreen Energy, The Edge Business Centre, The Edge, Clowes Street, Manchester M3 5NA, UK. Contact details:
  • Evergreen Energy Limited declares that the Homely system consisting of Homely Hub and Homely Node v2 is in compliance with the essential requirements of the following:
    • Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment)
    • Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
  • Signed for and on behalf of Evergreen Energy Ltd:
    • Name: Steve Elliott
    • Function: Technical Director
    • Place of issue: United Kingdom
    • Date of issue: 07/03/2023

Harmonised standards applied

__**__**Standard Description
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for

radio equipment and services; Part 1:

__Common  technical requirements

ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1| ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz

__and 246 GHz

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1| ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data

__Transmission Systems

EN 55032:2012| Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia

__equipment – Emission requirements

EN 55035:2017| Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia

__equipment – Immunity requirements

EN 61326-1:2013| Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part

__1:  General requirements

EN 62368-1:2020| Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements

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