EIB DIN Rail Switchgear	Comfort UCMEIB

		Comfort with EIB
		The Comfort Home Control System can now interface with the EIB (European Installation Bus) via the UCMEIB. This allows Comfort to talk to the EIB via Group Address and opens up limitless possibilities to the Installer. Comfort's normal features include: Security Alarm system with advanced dial-in and dial-out, telephone interface, answering machine, dial-out & dial-in doorphone, Infrared control, voice mesages, and configurable macro language for activation by mode, schedule, via GUI or from automatic events such as movement or light sensor.

The European Installation BUS (EIB) is a distributed control system with each device having its own intelligence and able to respond according to its own device type and the way it is programmed. In an intelligent home or office environment, it can be desirable to have a controller which is able to coordinate the functions of all the sub-systems including security, lighting, HVAC, and others. Comfort is able to take action based on conditional logic , for example, when the time is between 7 PM and 7 AM and the security system is armed, and when the front door is opened, turn on the hall lights for 3 minutes. This would not be possible with an EIB system using Group address linkage alone.

Comfort can act as a controller or gateway for the EIB system, providing the following benefits to a EIB system:

·	telecontrol using any telephone inside or outside the premises to control and monitor the status of devices on the EIB.
·	allows control from Comfort’s keypads, Time Programs and Reminders.
·	allows Comfort’s Webserver Module (CWM) to provide Internet access to control and monitor EIB devices.
·	allows Comfort’s Windows Webserver (CWI) to provide Internet access to control and monitor EIB devices.
·	allows alarm inputs and alarm conditions to be closely linked to EIB for true integration of alarm and lighting.
·	allows EIB switches to trigger Comfort Responses, allowing control of non-EIB appliances like air-conditioners, X10 devices, home entertainment systems, and linking to all of Comfort’s security and control functions.
·	allows EIB switches and inputs (e.g... temperature, light sensors) to trigger alarms to dial-out to programmed telephones when preset levels are exceeded.
·	functions as a central controller for an EIB network.

The European Installation Bus sometimes known as 'Instabus' or 'i-bus' is one of the world's leading system for "intelligent" electrical installation networking. It was originally designed by Siemens and there are now a number of manufacturers making EIB compatible products, such as Siemens, ABB , Busche Jaeger and MK.

The bus cable installed in addition to the supply cable combines devices and systems (e.g. heating, lighting or ventilation), which previously functioned seperately from one another, into an economical system optimally adapted to individual requirements. Both now and in the future, this network provides new functions which previously were either very difficult to implement or could not be implemented at all. For example, a turn of your house key can switch off forgotten basement light or the power supply to the iron. The result: EIB improves customized home living, security and efficiency - day for day - an entire life.

Here's how the "intelligent" home works: The EIB system serves as the automatic controller of devices and systems in homes and apartment houses, and functional and commercial buildings. Sensors, such as motion detectors and thermostats, send impulses over a transmission medium to so-called actuators, for example. Sensors and actuators communicate with each other via four alternate transmission media.

1. Low voltage cable (24V) = "bus cable"
2. Voltage power supply (230V), "Powerline"
3. EIB radio frequency
4. Infrared

Sensors and actuators can be programmed and linked by the technician as desired. It is easy for home occupants to manipulate the fucntions of the EIB system using familiar switches, the telephone or the touch screen. You can change links as required and add new funtions to the system any time you want.
The flexible EIB adjusts your home to the needs of the person - no matter what time of the day, season or phase of life. That also goes for the future.

EIB technology

A control cable ("Twisted Pair transmission medium") is laid parallel to the 230 V cable. This means that:
· the amount of cabling compared to conventional installation technology is reduced (up to 60 %)
· the number of possible system functions is increased
· the transparency of the installation is improved.

This cable:

· connects loads and switches
· supplies the bus devices with energy in most cases.

A central control unit (e.g. PC) is not necessary as all the bus devices have their own intelligence. EIB can therefore be used both in small installations (flats) and large projects (hotels, administration buildings, ….).
Due to the flexibility of the EIB technology, an EIB installation can easily be adapted to the changing circumstances of the user.
It is also possible to implement EIB on the existing 230 V cable ("Powerline transmission medium") and also in future via radio ("Radio Frequency transmission medium").

Comfort and EIB
The new UCM/EIB module sits on the RS485 bus just like a regular UCM (up to 8 UCMs on a system). The EIB bus, which carries the voltage supply (24V) as well as data called "telegrams" plugs into a terminal block on the UCM/EIB. Comfort sends telegrams or EIB messages to the EIB Bus using Action 197. Telegrams from the EIB from switches and sensors are received by the UCM/EIB which update Counters in Comfort corresponding to the data. Comfort is able to monitor the state of EIB devices to report on the home control menu. Counters can also activate Responses in Comfort thus allowing EIB switches to arm the Comfort security system or send IR signals, or X10 signals, play reminders etc. This is a two-way interface.

Note: We are unable to provide technical support for actual EIB Products not manufactured by Cytech-Technology.