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quickguide [2020/01/15 13:57] ingridquickguide [2023/04/11 07:38] (current) – [Step 2. Choosing The Right Thinknx Server] ingrid
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 <WRAP center 60%> <WRAP centeralign> Figure 1.1: Thinknx Configurator </WRAP>  </WRAP> <WRAP center 60%> <WRAP centeralign> Figure 1.1: Thinknx Configurator </WRAP>  </WRAP>
 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://www.thinknx.com/v4/en/downloads.html|here]].+The software can be downloaded [[https://www.thinknx.com/v4/en/downloads.html|here]].
  
 System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator: System requirements for Thinknx UP Configurator:
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   * Apple - [[https://itunes.apple.com/it/app/thinknx-up/id1345364297?l=en&mt=8|Download App]]   * Apple - [[https://itunes.apple.com/it/app/thinknx-up/id1345364297?l=en&mt=8|Download App]]
   * Android - [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinknx.thinknxnew| Download App]]   * Android - [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinknx.thinknxnew| Download App]]
-  * Windows - [[http://www.pulsareng.it/thinknx/ThinknxUpPlayer1038.zip| Download Player]]+  * Windows - [[https://www.thinknx.com/v4/en/downloads.html| Download Player]]
   * Mac - [[http://www.pulsareng.it/thinknx/ThinknxPlayerMac1200.zip| Download Player]]   * Mac - [[http://www.pulsareng.it/thinknx/ThinknxPlayerMac1200.zip| Download Player]]
  
 <WRAP round important center 80%> ThinKnx Player for Mac is an Air application, thus to be installed on Mac computers it requires Adobe Air software installed. Adobe Air sotfware can be found at https://get.adobe.com/air/. </WRAP> <WRAP round important center 80%> ThinKnx Player for Mac is an Air application, thus to be installed on Mac computers it requires Adobe Air software installed. Adobe Air sotfware can be found at https://get.adobe.com/air/. </WRAP>
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- ==== Step 2. Choosing The Right Thinknx Server ==== +==== Step 2. Choosing The Right Thinknx Server ==== 
-<WRAP Group><WRAP column half> + 
-Thinknx provides different types of product: +<WRAP Group><WRAP column half>\\ 
-  * **Thinknx Server** +Thinknx provides different types of product divided into two major lines: 
-    * 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 / Micro DIN </color>** 
-    * Envision Touch Screen / Envision Touch Screen with Zwave +    * **<color #6e99c7>Compact_20 / Compact DIN </color>** 
-    * Brickbox +    * **<color #6e99c7>Rack</color>** 
-  * **Thinknx Client**  +    * **<color #6e99c7>Envision_20 Touch Screen (7", 7" Retrofit, 10") </color>** 
-    * Envision Client Touch Screen+    * **<color #6e99c7>Envision_20 Client Touch Screen (7", 7" Retrofit, 10") </color>** 
 + 
 +  * **Trend Line** an affordable solution tailored for simpler plants purely based on KNX, and has limited functionalities in terms of integration with other systems:  
 +    * **<color #6e99c7>K</color> ** 
 +    * **<color #6e99c7>K2</color> ** 
 +    * **<color #6e99c7>Piccolo</color> ** 
 +  
 +  * **Universal Modular KNX Gateway** 
 +    * **<color #6e99c7>Brickbox</color> ** 
   * **Thinknx Multiroom Audio System**   * **Thinknx Multiroom Audio System**
-    * Audiofy P1 +    * **<color #6e99c7>Audiofy P1</color** 
-    Audiofy P4  +    * **<color #6e99c7>Audiofy P4 </color** 
-</WRAP> +    * ** <color #6e99c7>Audiofy expansion E4 </color>**
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-<WRAP centeralign>{{ :quickguide_servers.png?direct500 |Thinknx Servers}}</WRAP+
-<WRAP centeralignFigure 2.1: Thinknx Servers </WRAP+
-</WRAP></WRAP>+
  
-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 purchase.+</WRAP> <WRAP column half> <WRAP centeralign>{{  :quickguide_productline_new.png?direct&400  |Thinknx Servers}}</WRAP> <WRAP centeralign> Figure 2.1: Thinknx Product Line </WRAP> </WRAP></WRAP>
  
-<WRAP centeralign>{{ :quickguide_licensing_table.jpg? |Thinknx Configurator }}</WRAP> +\\ 
-<WRAP centeralign> Figure 2.2: Thinknx Servers Licensing Table </WRAP>+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, it is always recommended to consult the licensing table below prior making any Thinknx purchase. 
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 +<WRAP centeralign>{{  :quickguide_licensing_table_2022.png?direct&650  |Licensing Table}}</WRAP> <WRAP centeralign> Figure 2.2: Thinknx Servers Licensing Table </WRAP>
  
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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. 
- +<WRAP tip round center 80%When installing Envision, we usually suggest to mount the power supply behind the screen to keep the cable as short as possible. 
-<WRAP centeralign>{{ :quickguide_servers.png?direct500 |Thinknx servers}} </WRAP> +\\ 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's output by raising the voltage at maximum, to compensate the voltage drops over the cables.</WRAP>
-<WRAP centeralign> Figure 3.1: Thinknx Servers </WRAP>+
  
 \\ **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> \\ <WRAP tip center round 80%> Always make sure that no firewall or antivirus are preventing the Configurator from scanning the network. </WRAP>
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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:
 +https://www.thinknx.com/api/myIPs.php </WRAP>
 \\ \\
 <WRAP centeralign>{{ :quickguide_scanning.png?direct500 |Server scanning}}</WRAP> <WRAP centeralign>{{ :quickguide_scanning.png?direct500 |Server scanning}}</WRAP>
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