ABB ABB-free home, System Manual

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02 Performance Features
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02 Performance Features
The free@home system is a twisted-pair-based bus system for home automation. It
enables the control and automation of lighting, heating, and blinds and also provides
integration of the ABB-Welcome door communication system.
Control takes place on site using permanently installed
control elements or mobile using a smartphone or tablet.
Functions are allocated only by software; i.e., if the use of
a room changes in future, the function of the light switch
can be easily changed, as well.
No special software is required for commissioning. Con-
figuration takes place using the available Internet browser
of the computer, or the free free@home app for
smartphones or tablets (Android/iOS).
A free@home system is made up of the following devices:
» a System Access Point,
» a power supply,
» sensors for local operation,
» actuators for switching loads.
Performance features
Up to 64 devices can be installed in a system
(power supply is not included).
The following versions of devices are available:
System devices
» System Access Point
» Power supply
Sensors
» Control elements
» Panels
» Binary inputs
» Room temperature controller
» Movement detector
Actuators
» Switch actuators
» Dimming actuators
» Blind actuators
» Heating actuators
Sensors and actuators are each available in construction
types
flush-mounted , flush mounted pill and rail-
mounting (MDRC) and can be combined as required
according to application.
The web-based user interface of the System Access Point
can be called up and operated simultaneously by several
participants (computers and/or mobile devices with the
free@home app). This can, depending on the changes
made, lead to losses in performance (the changes take
longer to implement). That is why it is recommended to
operate the user interface with only 4 participants at the
same time.