velbus VMBEL-series Edge Lit Control Module Instruction Manual

velbus VMBEL-series Edge Lit Control Module

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: Velbus VMBEL-series and VMBGP-series Glass Control Panels
• Recommended Cable: Solid core EIB/KNX grade cable with 4x 0.8 mm diameter
• Bus Cable Colors: Red, Black, Yellow, White
• Wallbox Depth: 50mm
• Mounting Technique: Screw mounting or clamp mounting

Product Usage Instructions

Section 1: Preparing the Bus Cables

1. Use a wire stripping tool to strip all four wires of the bus cable to a length of 8mm.
2. Ensure that you are using a solid core EIB/KNX grade cable with a 4x 0.8 mm diameter. Do not use stranded wire cables or ethernet cables.
3. The Velbus bus cable colours should be used in the following order: Red, Black, Yellow, and White. Indicator + corresponds to Red, H corresponds to Black, and L corresponds to Yellow.

Section 2: Installing the Wallbox

1. Choose a wall box with a depth of 50mm. For example, the BATIBOX LEGRAND Ref. 080051 EAN-nr. 3245060800512 is recommended.
2. Mount the wall box to the wall.
3. Bring the EIB cable(s) to the front of the wall box.

Section 3: Mounting the Velbus Frame

1. Each VMBEL & VMBGP series product comes with a LN4702 holder for screw mounting included.
2. If you prefer another mounting technique, you can order the appropriate spare sets.
3. Place the frame in the wall box and ensure that it is level.

Section 4: Connect the EIB Cables with the KNX Style Connector

1. Carefully press both sides of the KNX connector protection cab on the Velbus control panel and turn it towards the top. Then lift the KNX connector block upwards to remove it.
2. Push all four cables of the EIB/KNX bus cable into the KNX connector, matching the colours. If you have an arriving and departing cable within the back box, connect both.

Section 5: Mount and Setup the Velbus Control Panel

1. Connect the Velbus control panel with the KNX connector and close the KNX connector protection cab to fully secure the KNX connector onto the Velbus control panel.
2. Ensure that a green LED next to the PS label is visible when your Velbus installation is powered. The blue LED next to the TERM label indicates that the terminator is closed. This should be the case if your Velbus control module is at the end of an EIB cable.
3. Tapping the button surfaces on the front of the panel will light up the TX LED (sending CAN bus data). Using another device in your Velbus installation should light up the RX LED (receiving CAN bus data). Use these LEDs to troubleshoot if your Velbus control panel is properly connected to the Velbus network.
4. Firmly push the Velbus control panel into the frame, starting from one corner, for ease of alignment and to focus your pressure onto each of the four small locating pins.
5. Ensure that the Velbus control panel is fully seated against the wall.
6. Gently remove the protective film from the Velbus control panel.
7. The Velbus control panel is now installed and ready to be configured with the Velbus configuration software Velbuslink. Visit https://www.velbus.eu/downloads to download the latest version of Velbuslink.

FAQ

• Q: What type of cable should I use for the bus cables?
  A: Velbus recommends using a solid core EIB/KNX grade cable with a 4x 0.8 mm diameter. Do not use stranded wire cables or ethernet cables.

• Q: How do I mount the Velbus control panel?
  A: Follow the instructions in Section 5 to mount and setup the Velbus control panel. Make sure to firmly push the panel into the frame and ensure it is fully seated against the wall.

• Q: Where can I download the Velbus configuration software?
  A: You can download the latest version of Velbuslink from https://www.velbus.eu/downloads.

This installation manual guides you through the process of installing the Velbus VMBEL-series and VMBGP-series glass control panels.

Preparing the bus cables

Velbus recommends a solid core EIB/KNX grade cable with a 4x 0,8 mm diameter. Do not use stranded wire cables or ethernet cables!

Make sure all 4 wires of the bus cable are stripped 8 mm long by using a wire stripping tool.

The Velbus bus cable colours are used in the following order:

Installing the wallbox

Velbus recommends a wall box with a depth of 50mm. For example the BATIBOX LEGRAND Ref. 080051 EAN-nr. 3245060800512.

Mount the wallbox into the wall and bring the EIB cable(s) to the front.

Mounting the Velbus frame

• Each EdgeLit and GlassPanel product (VMBEL & VMBGP series) is sold with a LN4702 holder for screw mounting included.
• If you prefer another mounting technique, you can order the following spare sets:
  VMBELF| VMBELGPMOUNT| VMBGPFS
  ---|---|---
  Set of 5 Velbus holders with clamp and screw mounting| Set of 5 LN4702BG holders with clamp mounting| Set of 5 LN4702 holders with screw mounting
  | |
• Place the frame in the wall box and make sure the frame is level.

Connect the EIB cables with the KNX-style connector

• Carefully press both sides of the KNX connector protection cab on the Velbus control panel and turn it towards the top. Then lift the KNX connector block upwards to remove it.
• Push all four cables of the EIB/KNX bus cable into the KNX connector, matching the colours.
• If you have an arriving and departing cable within the back box, connect both.

Mount and setup the Velbus control panel

• Connect the Velbus control panel with the KNX connector and close the KNX connector protection cab to fully secure the KNX connector onto the Velbus control panel.
• When your Velbus installation is powered, you should see a green LED next to the PS label. The blue LED next to the TERM label indicates that the terminator is closed (switch set into the upper position). This should be the case if your Velbus control module is at the end of a EIB cable.
• If the Velbus control module is in series with another device, the terminator should be opened (switch set into the lower position – blue LED will not be activated).
• Tapping the button surfaces on the front of the panel will light up the TX LED (sending CAN bus data). Using another device in your Velbus installation should light up the RX LED (receiving CAN bus data). Use these LEDs to troubleshoot if your Velbus control panel is properly connected to the Velbus network.
• Now firmly push the Velbus control panel into the frame, starting from one corner, for ease of alignment and to focus your pressure onto each of the four small locating pins.
• The Velbus control panel should be fully seated against the wall.
• Lastly, gently remove the protective film from the Velbus control panel.
• The Velbus control panel is now installed and is ready to be configured with the Velbus configuration software Velbuslink. Go to https://www.velbus.eu/downloads to download the latest version of Velbuslink.
• Only Velbuslink 11. x.x or later is compatible with the VMBELxx-x-20 and VMBGPxx-x-20 series.

Removing the Velbus control panel

To remove the Velbus control panel, hold both sides of the panel with your hand and firmly pull the panel towards you. You may find that starting at one corner is easier, but do not pull excessively. Do not use tools to pry as they might damage the onboard temperature sensor!

Alternative connection technique for the EIB cables

• Since the recommended bus cable is a solid core grade cable with 4x 0,8 mm diameter, it might be rather sturdy and difficult to mount the Velbus control panel, especially when using an arriving and departing cable.
• To this end, we have included a WAGO push connector for the four bus cable cores. This connector can be placed inside the wall box, allowing you to bring only four wires towards the Velbus control panel instead of eight.

NB.
Never use excessive force, for example, when mounting plates, locating lugs or any cable connections. Use a release tool on the spring clip connectors if you need to relocate or otherwise move a cable core.

Excessive force will break a part that can then no longer be returned under warranty!

References

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