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ThinKnx UP Configurator software is the indispensable tool for the creation and development of a supervision project. It is a complete solution to designing attractive graphical user interfaces, determining clients behavior and configuring functions and services. | ThinKnx UP Configurator software is the indispensable tool for the creation and development of a supervision project. It is a complete solution to designing attractive graphical user interfaces, determining clients behavior and configuring functions and services. | ||
- | The software can be downloaded [[http:// | + | The software can be downloaded [[https:// |
System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator: | System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator: | ||
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* Apple - [[https:// | * Apple - [[https:// | ||
* Android - [[https:// | * Android - [[https:// | ||
- | * Windows - [[http://www.pulsareng.it/thinknx/ThinknxUpPlayer1038.zip| Download Player]] | + | * Windows - [[https://www.thinknx.com/v4/en/downloads.html| Download Player]] |
* Mac - [[http:// | * Mac - [[http:// | ||
<WRAP round important center 80%> ThinKnx Player for Mac is an Air application, | <WRAP round important center 80%> ThinKnx Player for Mac is an Air application, | ||
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- | ==== Step 2. Choosing The Right Thinknx Server ==== | + | ==== Step 2. Choosing The Right Thinknx Server ==== |
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- | Thinknx provides different types of product: | + | <WRAP Group>< |
- | * **Thinknx Server** | + | Thinknx provides different types of product |
- | * Micro / Micro Zwave | + | |
- | * Compact | + | * **Pro Line** a professional range of servers able to interact with complex systems and communicate with multiple protocols: |
- | * Rack | + | * **<color #6e99c7> Micro_20 |
- | * Envision | + | * **<color # |
- | * Brickbox | + | * **<color #6e99c7>Rack</ |
- | * **Thinknx Client** | + | * **<color # |
- | * Envision Client Touch Screen | + | * **<color # |
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+ | * **Trend Line** an affordable solution tailored for simpler plants purely based on KNX, and has limited functionalities in terms of integration | ||
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+ | * **Universal Modular KNX Gateway** | ||
+ | * **<color # | ||
* **Thinknx Multiroom Audio System** | * **Thinknx Multiroom Audio System** | ||
- | * Audiofy P1 | + | * **<color #6e99c7>Audiofy P1</color> ** |
- | | + | * **<color #6e99c7>Audiofy P4 </color> ** |
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- | <WRAP centeralign> Figure 2.1: Thinknx Servers | + | |
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- | Choosing the suitable server for any project is directly linked to the type of system that needs to be integrated with Thinknx (For example, a Micro Server cannot be used for an integration with Zwave systems).Therefore, it is always recommended to consult the licensing table below prior making any Thinknx | + | </ |
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- | <WRAP centeralign> | + | Choosing the suitable server for any project is directly linked to the type of system that needs to be integrated with Thinknx (For example, a Micro Server cannot be used for an integration with an alarm system or Modbus).Therefore, |
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==== Step 3. Setting Up The Server ==== | ==== Step 3. Setting Up The Server ==== | ||
**Step 3.1. Connect Server to Network and Power** | **Step 3.1. Connect Server to Network and Power** | ||
\\ For an easy setup, connect the server to a network that has DHCP enabled. Connect the server to the power, making sure to respect the correct voltage needed for each server type. | \\ For an easy setup, connect the server to a network that has DHCP enabled. Connect the server to the power, making sure to respect the correct voltage needed for each server type. | ||
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- | < | + | \\ If you want to install DIN rail power supplies with your Thinknx servers, we recommend to avoid routing the cables together with other noisy cables and to tune the power supply' |
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\\ **Step 3.2. Scan for Available Servers** | \\ **Step 3.2. Scan for Available Servers** | ||
\\ Once server is powered up, connect PC to the same network and access the scanning tool directly from Configurator. This tool will show all the Thinknx servers detected on the LAN and their corresponding IP addresses. | \\ Once server is powered up, connect PC to the same network and access the scanning tool directly from Configurator. This tool will show all the Thinknx servers detected on the LAN and their corresponding IP addresses. | ||
\\ <WRAP tip center round 80%> Always make sure that no firewall or antivirus are preventing the Configurator from scanning the network. </ | \\ <WRAP tip center round 80%> Always make sure that no firewall or antivirus are preventing the Configurator from scanning the network. </ | ||
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+ | <WRAP tip center round 80%>In case the Configurator tool fails, you can always scan for the available servers by inputting the following path on your internet browser: | ||
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