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Page 2: ...Connecting Mobile Device with Gateway 12 Connecting the Gateway to another router 13 Including or Excluding Devices 14 Devices for Heating Control 15 Thermostatic Radiator Heads 15 Comfort and Eco tem...

Page 3: ...tion 44 Virtual device widget 46 Rules 48 When Function 49 IF Function 50 Then Function 50 Rule Options 51 Heating Control using a Wireless Thermostat including Boiler Radiators 54 Heating Control usi...

Page 4: ...Connectivity notification repeat time 97 General notifications alarms 98 Notification using a motion sensor 98 Notification using a temperature sensor 104 General notification repeat time 112 Delete n...

Page 5: ...vements in comfort level while at the same time cost savings and environmental benefits can be achieved One key advantage of the system is that the various mains powered wireless devices act as signal...

Page 6: ...Do not use devices in gas filled environments 5 Do not place the gateway near heat sources 6 Only use original accessories provided by EcoDHOME SmartDHOME 7 Do not place cables and or power supplies...

Page 7: ...his symbol must be disposed of through appropriate collection sites Improper disposal may have negative consequences for the environment and for human health The recycling of materials will help to co...

Page 8: ...sed modifications or reconstructions not described in this manual are not permitted Battery Safety Precautions Do not burn disassemble or puncture Like other batteries of this type paired devices in c...

Page 9: ...dentifying Parts of the Gateway Power Supply Status LED USB Ports Ethernet Port HDMI port Gateway MyVirtuoso Home ES Energy Saving USB Ports Ethernet Port Status LED Power Supply Gateway MyVirtuoso Ho...

Page 10: ...c The gateway will try to update if there are any updates available We advise that you do not use the gateway for 60 minutes so that it can update without interruption ATTENTION Please do not unplug t...

Page 11: ...11 Fig 1 d Now access the App and follow the Wizard for first connection and registration ATTENTION During the registration Wizard operation gateway must have access to the internet...

Page 12: ...nd the gateway under a different network or 3G network NOTE Remote connection to the gateway is only possible after the first connection HOME mode required first time NOTE During the set up make sure...

Page 13: ...our home router proceed as follows to restore the connection between the gateway and the MyVirtuoso Home App a Connect the gateway to the new router and connect your mobile device to its Wi Fi network...

Page 14: ...extend the signals to more distant devices Z Wave technology provides a signal mesh capability so that signals are reached all over the property To add or remove a device you need to go through eithe...

Page 15: ...vices with a single MyVirtuoso Home gateway NOTE To exclude devices follow the same procedure simply select Remove device from device settings menu rather than Add device Devices for Heating Control T...

Page 16: ...16 Fig 4 NOTE the menu location may be different on some mobile devices b Select Add Device from Device Settings menu Fig 5...

Page 17: ...e device automatically pairs on insertion of the batteries Insert one battery when prompted with above message add the second battery When successfully included the device appears on the app 2 Insert...

Page 18: ...process specific information will be sent to the gateway this usually takes a matter of minutes If after inclusion the device does not appear on the list it means that device has not completed this co...

Page 19: ...ude again NOTE If the device fails to include even after following all these steps contact technical support e To change the name of the device hold on its name and it opens a menu containing Change d...

Page 20: ...t the temperature h Press again the radio button to save the set temperature Comfort and Eco temperatures a From the main screen select main menu then select Device Settings b Press and hold the name...

Page 21: ...21 Fig 9 c Select Set Eco Comfort level Fig 10 d Un check Use default...

Page 22: ...22 Fig 11 e Set required temperature and confirm with OK Fig 12 f At this point the temperatures you set will be used and applied by...

Page 23: ...ll down to the global temperature settings Manual mode The manual mode allows the head to work with the On Off commands the TTDZ is completely opened the TTDZ is completely closed Follow this steps to...

Page 24: ...24 Fig 13 c Select Manual mode and confirm with OK Fig 14...

Page 25: ...cluded in your gateway a From the main page go to Settings b Select Gateway Settings c Scroll down to Valve temperature offset d Enter in the offset and confirm with OK e At this point the heads will...

Page 26: ...he remaining single wire is the aerial wire to pick up the Z Wave signal If the actuator is housed in the boiler unit then arrange the aerial wire protruding outside of the metal casing of the boiler...

Page 27: ...27 Fig 16 b Select Add Device from Device Settings menu Fig 17 c When prompted by Press the inclusion button of the device and...

Page 28: ...28 wait press the button on the actuator three times rapidly to include the device Fig 18 d After some seconds the device should be included and displayed on the app...

Page 29: ...g on off if you press the actuator button on the app which confirms it is functioning properly the actuator is ON the actuator is OFF f If pairing has not been successful then repeat inclusion process...

Page 30: ...30 Fig 20 Temperature and Humidity Sensor The package leaflet gives instructions for pairing this device Pair in close proximity to the gateway Refer to manual for inclusion exclusi on operations...

Page 31: ...three times in 1 5 seconds After some seconds the device should appear on the app Fig 21 The sensor should then be placed on the wall in a suitable place avoiding direct sunlight and close proximity t...

Page 32: ...the device and wait press the inclusion button on the actuator three times rapidly to include After the message disappears press the refresh button on the app The app will then display the actuator ba...

Page 33: ...hen prompted by Press the inclusion button of the device and wait press the inclusion button on the meter three times rapidly to include After the message disappears press the refresh button on the ap...

Page 34: ...n of the gateway you can check real time production from a photovoltaic system the overall household consumption and use any available balance to power specific devices a Select Device Settings from m...

Page 35: ...35 Fig 23 d Select PV Production Fig 24 e After selecting the production meter press the minus sign...

Page 36: ...36 Fig 25 f Select the Household Consumption Fig 26...

Page 37: ...37 g Press Done to save the virtual device Fig 27 h To check it has been created and saved scroll down the Devices list to find the virtual device Balance...

Page 38: ...attery powered devices NOTE Press the icon to get the device battery status Battery powered devices are in sleep mode most of the time to conserve battery life Once included they communicate with the...

Page 39: ...on is crossed check to see if device is powered or is too far away from the gateway Once powered or brought within range possibly with repeater press the icon to restore connectivity Within a few minu...

Page 40: ...40 Fig 30 NOTE Other time periods can selected see figure Fig 31...

Page 41: ...directly but through more than one path This is still considered to be a stable connection A yellow block is considered to be an unstable connection A red block does not indicate no connection at all...

Page 42: ...will automatically update the routing table as devices choose other better ways to communicate with the gateway Update the network topology as follows a From the Homepage main menu select Settings b...

Page 43: ...lable within Device Settings Mesh network One of the advantages of the Z Wave system is the mesh network the devices create Once included the devices independently create a network of wireless connect...

Page 44: ...eases as devices are added and the mesh strengthens Widget configuration On the main screen of the application the default set up includes all classes of device weather and clock widgets To temporaril...

Page 45: ...45 Fig 35 b Press on and then select the desired category of devices Fig 36...

Page 46: ...nd associated functions are available with MyVirtuoso Home ES version only The Virtual Device Widget has the ability to store data on the consumption of the property Orange the photovoltaic production...

Page 47: ...47 Fig 38 Fig 39 NOTE When the consumption in the home is greater than the...

Page 48: ...m You can define one or more conditions which if met will trigger an automatic event For example you can turn on the heating system when the temperature in the home drops below a set threshold or adju...

Page 49: ...When Function When is the period of activation for the rule If you do not select a period the Rule will be active 24 7 Below shows that the Rule will be active from Monday to Friday from 06 00 to 13...

Page 50: ...n IF The condition set suggests that if the sensor detects door opening then the rule will trigger an event Fig 43 Then Function Then contains actions that are performed if the conditions in IF are sa...

Page 51: ...site condition Activating this option generates the contrary rule to the one you are creating For example screenshot below shows that if the sensor detects door window sensor is open then the rule wil...

Page 52: ...ons to be satisfied Screenshot below shows two devices and two conditions in the IF section Checking AND Condition for IF Devices means both conditions need to be satisfied to trigger an event In this...

Page 53: ...into opposite state at schedule end This option refers to When and triggers the opposite state for devices after schedule ends For example Screenshot below shows that the Rule will be active Monday t...

Page 54: ...set is 10 minutes this means that 10 minutes after the door is shut opposite to If condition the actuator will switch off opposite to Then condition Heating Control using a Wireless Thermostat includi...

Page 55: ...55 Fig 49 b Select the symbol to start a new rule c Type the name of your new rule and select OK Fig 50...

Page 56: ...56 d Press on and select When from the rule drop down menu Fig 51 e Check the required days of the week and type in or move dial the start and finish times for each time slot Fig 52...

Page 57: ...n t appear press and hold on the empty calendar f Then press OK to display settings on calendar NOTE Time periods chosen will be saved when the rule itself is saved g Press on select If from the rule...

Page 58: ...58 Fig 54 i Select the temperature option and enter the temperature below which you want the heating to switch on then OK Fig 55...

Page 59: ...59 Fig 56 j Select and Then from the rule drop down menu Fig 57...

Page 60: ...60 k Check the radiator valves and boiler actuator you want to control then OK Fig 58 l Select Comfort mode for heads and put the boiler button into the state...

Page 61: ...le drop down menu n 1st and 3rd buttons should already be checked these switch off the boiler put heads into Eco when desired temperature is reached Opposite rule and after a heating period finishes P...

Page 62: ...ttings NOTE To edit the time schedules open up the rule and press the calendar section Either add a new time slot in the way you entered up the original schedules or check the relevant box and select...

Page 63: ...with OK To delete the rule a Press on to delete NOTE If you want to disable the rule use the On Off button in the rule list Heating Control using Digital Thermostatic Heads including Boiler Actuator T...

Page 64: ...section to select the correct time zone UTC 00 00 and the Comfort Eco temperatures you require different temperatures can be set for each head c Select Rule Settings from the main Settings menu Fig 6...

Page 65: ...65 Fig 63 b Select and then When from rule drop down menu Fig 64...

Page 66: ...move dial the start and finish times for each time slot and then press OK Fig 65 NOTE If the Program definition window doesn t appear press and hold on the empty calendar NOTE Multiple time slots all...

Page 67: ...67 Fig 66 e Check the digital heads then OK Fig 67...

Page 68: ...rt mode temperature the grey area is Eco mode temperature Fig 68 g Press on to save the rule Rule 2 Sets heating to come on whenever one head is open a Select Rule Settings from the main Settings menu...

Page 69: ...69 Fig 69 d Select and then If from rule drop down menu Fig 70...

Page 70: ...70 e Check radiator valves then OK Fig 71 f Select Head state and status for each thermostatic head...

Page 71: ...71 Fig 72 g Select and Then from rule drop down menu Fig 73...

Page 72: ...72 h Check Heating Boiler Actuator then OK Fig 74 i Put Heating button into on position Fig 75...

Page 73: ...in the off position Fig 76 l Return to rule screen and then on to save Rule 3 Sets heating to switch off when all heads are in closed position a Select Rule Settings from the main Settings menu b Sele...

Page 74: ...74 Fig 77 d Select and then If from rule drop down menu Fig 78 e Check thermostatic heads then OK...

Page 75: ...75 Fig 79 f Select Head state and status for each head Fig 80...

Page 76: ...76 g Select and Then from rule drop down menu Fig 81 h Check the Boiler actuator then OK Fig 82...

Page 77: ...77 i Select status for Heating Fig 83 j Select and then Rules option from rule drop down menu k Check And condition for IF devices...

Page 78: ...78 Fig 84 NOTE Above setting means boiler remains on until all heads are closed l Return to rule screen and then on to save...

Page 79: ...her add a new time slot in the way you entered up the original schedules or check the relevant box and select delete icon This can be repeated for any day simply select the required day and the saved...

Page 80: ...ch actuator or smart socket chosen from the device list can be controlled in a similar fashion To control lighting or other devices according to saved times alone see Scenarios Lighting Control sectio...

Page 81: ...81 Fig 87 d Select and then When from rule drop down menu Fig 88...

Page 82: ...in or move dial the start and finish times for each time slot Fig 89 NOTE If the Program definition window doesn t appear press and hold on the empty calendar NOTE Multiple time slots allowed for each...

Page 83: ...83 Fig 90 g Check boxes for device used to control lighting in this case the Light Sensor then OK could also use other sensors such as the motion or door window Fig 91...

Page 84: ...84 h Press on the Light sensor name Fig 92 i Type in the Lux level below which you want the lights to switch on then OK Fig 93...

Page 85: ...85 j Select and Then from rule drop down menu Fig 94 k Select devices you want to activate then OK Fig 95...

Page 86: ...le options from the rule drop down menu n 1st and 3rd buttons should already be checked these switch off the lights when the desired lux level is reached Opposite rule and after a lighting period fini...

Page 87: ...section Either add a new time slot in the way you entered up the original schedules or check the relevant box and select delete icon This can be repeated for any day simply select the required day and...

Page 88: ...a scenario is that a scenario does not require the If one or more conditions to trigger an event as it is based on time schedules alone All devices paired to the gateway can be controlled using scena...

Page 89: ...89 Fig 98 b Select the symbol to start a new rule c Type in the name of your new scenario then OK Fig 99...

Page 90: ...then When from rule drop down menu Fig 100 NOTE The menu location may be different on some mobile devices e Check the required days of the week and type in or move dial the start and finish times for...

Page 91: ...g 101 NOTE If the Program definition window doesn t appear press and hold on the empty calendar NOTE Multiple time slots allowed for each day f Then press on and select Add devices from scenario drop...

Page 92: ...92 Fig 102 g Check boxes for device s to activate in this case the hall light then OK Fig 103...

Page 93: ...93 h Put buttons into state Fig 104 i Press on and select Scenario options from the scenario drop down menu j Make sure the button is checked...

Page 94: ...es open up the scenario and press the calender section Either add a new time slot in the way you entered up the original schedules or check the relevant box and select delete icon This can be repeated...

Page 95: ...For example the gateway is able to send a notification at the time when a sensor detects an opening door a motion sensor detects movement or a smoke detector the presence of smoke In addition the gate...

Page 96: ...included devices drops below the pre set level Battery level for notification Change the battery level for notification as follows a From the main menu go to Settings b Select Gateway Settings c Sele...

Page 97: ...tion messages as often as the time interval you have set regardless of battery charge status Notifications for device connection state Notifications for the status of device accessability are always a...

Page 98: ...the user using Rule settings MyVirtuoso Home will notify you when one or more conditions contained in a rule are satisfied Notification using a motion sensor This example shows how to set up a Notifi...

Page 99: ...99 Fig 107 c Press and select When Fig 108...

Page 100: ...100 d Set the required time e Press and select IF Fig 109 f Select the sensor and confirm with OK...

Page 101: ...101 Fig 110 g Set the status of the motion sensor Fig 111...

Page 102: ...Motion detected No motion detected h Press and select Then i Select Notify and confirm with OK Fig 112 j Check Send Push Notification and Priority if you want a notification highlit on the bulletin bo...

Page 103: ...103 Fig 113 k Press and select Rule Options l Uncheck Activate opposite condition...

Page 104: ...there is no movement detected m Go back a screen and press to save the notification Notification using a temperature sensor In the next example we will show you how to set up a notification with a tem...

Page 105: ...his type of notification you must first pair a temperature sensor with your gateway a From the main menu go to Rule Settings b Press symbol and name your new rule in this case Low temperature alarm Fi...

Page 106: ...106 Fig 116 d Set the required time e Press and select IF...

Page 107: ...107 Fig 117 f Select the sensor and confirm with OK Fig 118...

Page 108: ...108 g Press on temperature Fig 119 h Set the desired temperature and confirm with OK...

Page 109: ...109 Fig 120 i Press and select Then j Select Notify and confirm with OK...

Page 110: ...110 Fig 121 k Check Send Push Notification and Priority if you want a notification highlit on the bulletin board...

Page 111: ...111 Fig 122 l Press and select Rule Options m Uncheck Activate opposite condition...

Page 112: ...n is checked the gateway will notify when the temperature is above 15 C n Go back a screen and press to save the notification General notification repeat time To change the repeat time for this type o...

Page 113: ...to delete notifications automatically To set the automatic delete time do the following a From the main screen go to Settings b Select Gateway Settings c Select Time of day messages delete and set th...

Page 114: ...ype in and enter the Serial Number f Type in and enter the Security Key NOTE The activation keys mentioned above are shown on a card contained in the MyVirtuoso Home box g Confirm with OK h Once you a...

Page 115: ...ld on the gateway name b Press on to delete Activate login You can enable a login facility to the application on your mobile device Follow these steps to create a login a From the main screen select S...

Page 116: ...maximum number of users that can be connected to your router Webcams are not Z Wave devices so number you can set up with system are in addition to 25 device limit already mentioned Webcam search This...

Page 117: ...17 a From the main screen select main menu then select Webcam Settings b Select Search for Webcams from webcam menu Fig 126 c After a brief search webcams found by the gateway will appear on the scree...

Page 118: ...118 Fig 127 d Press and hold on the webcam name and then select Change Parameters Fig 128 e Enter the webcam details and then OK...

Page 119: ...age Fig 129 Manual configuration If the automatic search did not detect any webcam you can configure your webcam using the manual mode To configure a webcam manually with MyVirtuoso Home proceed as fo...

Page 120: ...120 Fig 130 d Press to return to the main screen e Select Security from the left hand menu then press the icon below to view the webcam streaming image...

Page 121: ...webcam with MyVirtuoso Home you can add the widget to the main screen of the application To add a webcam widget proceed as follows a Select Widget Configuration from the main menu b Press on symbol c...

Page 122: ...122 Fig 132 d Return to the main screen e After a brief loading period the Webcam Widget will appear on the main screen...

Page 123: ...123 Fig 133 f Press on to display another webcam Fig 134...

Page 124: ...ries some paired devices Gateway Dimensions 160 W x 120 D x 40 H Gateway Weight 334g Operating Temperature 0 40 C Fig 137 MyVirtuoso Home Protocol used by Sensors Actuators Z Wave Maximum number of Se...

Page 125: ...125 www ecodhome co uk info ecodhome co uk Re Rev 08 2015 P P N 01335 0351 00...

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