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Sensor KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

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Sensor KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 • Version: 30.11.2021 • Technical changes and errors excepted. • Elsner Elektronik GmbH • Sohlengrund 16 • 75395 Ostelsheim • Germany • www.elsner-elektronik.de • 

Technical Service: +49 (0) 7033 / 30945-250

KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

Combined Indoor Sensor

Technical specifications and installation instructions

Item numbers 70970 (white), 70973 (black)

1.

Description

The 

Sensor KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 measures volatile organic compounds in

the room air, temperature and humidity and calculates the dew point. The sensor
can receive external measured values via the bus and process them with the own
data to overall values (mixed values, e. g. room average). The 

KNX VOC/TH-UP

Touch

 offers two push buttons that may be used for changing the ambient tem-

perature (target value), for switching between operating modes or as free pro-
grammable bus push buttons.

The 

KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 provides switching outputs with adjustable thres-

hold values. The switching outputs and further communication objects can be lin-
ked by AND and OR logic gates. Additionally, an integrated actuating variable com-
parator can compare and output values that are received via communication
objects.

Integrated PI controllers allows for control of a ventilation (depending on VOC con-
centration and air humidity) and a heating/cooling system (depending on tempe-
rature). The 

KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 can emit a warning to the bus as soon as

the area of optimum comfort (according to DIN 1946) is left.

The integrated display shows the own values and data received from the bus (e.g.
date, time). The device is completed with a frame of the switching series installed
in the building and thus merges with the interior.

Functions:

Measurement of 

VOC

 (volatile organic compounds) in the air. In this 

process, an air quality value in CO

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 equivalents is calculated via an 

algorithm from the sum signal of all compounds included in the mixed gas.

Measurement of 

temperature

 and 

air humidity

 (absolute and relative), 

calculation of the dew point 

Mixed values

 from own measured values and external values (proportions 

can be set in percentage) 

Display

 1-3 rows (own values or values received from the bus) or display of 

temperature control (see 

Mode display and manual temperature controller

)

2 push buttons

. Configuration as bus push button or for changing ambient 

temperature and switching between operating modes (see 

Change ambient 

temperature with the buttons

)

PI controller for heating

 (one or two step) and 

cooling

 (one or two step) 

depending on temperature. Control according to separate target values or 
basic target temperature

PI controller for ventilation

 depending on humidity and VOC 

concentration: dehumidification/humidification (one step) or 
dehumidification (one or two step)

Threshold values 

can be adjusted per parameter or via communication 

objects: 3 × temperature, 2 × humidity, 4 × VOC

4 AND and 4 OR logic gates

 with each 4 inputs. Every switching incident 

as well as 16 logic inputs in the form of communication objects, may be used 
as inputs for the logic gates. The output of each gate may optionally be 
configured as 1 bit or 2 x 8 bits

2 actuating variable comparators

 for output of minimum, maximum or 

average values. Each with 5 inputs (for values received via communication 
objects)

Configuration is made using the KNX software as of ETS 5. The 

product file

 can

be downloaded from the ETS online catalogue and the Elsner Elektronik website
on 

www.elsner-elektronik.de

 in the “Service” menu. There you will also find

the product manual. 

1.1. Scope of delivery

Housing with display

Base plate

You will need

 in addition

 (not supplied):

Device socket according to DIN 49073 

Frame (for element 55 x 55 mm), suitable for the switching programme used 
in the building

1.2. Technical specifications

The product conforms with the provisions of EU guidelines.

1.2.1. Accuracy of the measurement

Measurement variations from permanent sources of interference (see chapter 

Ins-

tallation position

) can be corrected in the ETS in order to ensure the specified ac-

curacy of the sensor (offset).

To ensure a correct 

VOC measurement

, the device must be installed in a wind-

proof socket.

When 

measuring temperature

, the self-heating of the device is considered by

the electronics. The heating is compensated by the software.

1.2.2. Measuring ranges of different gases (CO2 equivalents)

Corresponding VOC concentrations for specific representatives

* corresponding concentration range based on lab measurements at gas mixing system with synthetic air at 50% r.h. and RT

2.

Installation and commissioning

Installation, testing, operational start-up and troubleshooting should 
only be performed by an authorised electrician.

CAUTION!
Live voltage! 

There are unprotected live components inside the device.

• Inspect the device for damage before installation. Only put undamaged 
devices into operation. 
• Comply with the locally applicable directives, regulations and provisions 
for electrical installation. 
• Immediately take the device or system out of service and secure it against 
unintentional switch-on if risk-free operation is no longer guaranteed.

Use the device exclusively for building automation and observe the operating ins-
tructions. Improper use, modifications to the device or failure to observe the ope-
rating instructions will invalidate any warranty or guarantee claims.
Operate the device only as a fixed-site installation, i.e. only in assembled condition
and after conclusion of all installation and operational start-up tasks, and only in
the surroundings designated for it.
Elsner Elektronik is not liable for any changes in norms and standards which may
occur after publication of these operating instructions.

2.1. Installation position

The 

Sensor KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 is installed on a device socket.

May be installed and operated in dry interior rooms only. 
Avoid condensation.

When selecting an installation location, please ensure that the measurement re-
sults are affected as little as possible by external influences. Possible sources of in-
terference include:

Direct sunlight

Drafts from windows and doors

Draft from ducts which lead from other rooms or from the outside to the 
junction box in which the sensor is mounted

Warming or cooling of the building structure on which the sensor is 
mounted, e.g. due to sunlight, heating or cold water pipes

Connection lines and ducts which lead from warmer or colder areas to the 
sensor

Measurement variations from permanent sources of interference can be corrected
in the ETS in order to ensure the specified accuracy of the sensor (offset).

To ensure a correct VOC measurement, the device must be installed in a windproof
socket.

2.2. Composition

2.2.1. Housing

2.3. Assembly of the sensor

First of all fit the windproof socket with connection. Also seal inlet pipes to avoid
infiltration.
Screw the base plate onto the socket and position the frame of the switching pro-
gramme. Connect the bus line +/- to the black-red plug. 
Pin the housing with the notches on to the metal frame, so that device and frame
are fixed.

3.

Commissioning

Never expose the device to water (e.g. rain) or dust. This can damage the electro-
nics. You must not exceed a relative humidity of 95%. Avoid condensation.

After the bus voltage has been applied, the device will enter an initialisation phase
lasting a few seconds. During this phase no information can be received or sent via
the bus.

4.

Addressing of the device at the bus

The device is supplied with the bus address 15.15.255. You can program another
address into the ETS by overwriting the 15.15.255 address or by teaching via the
programming button.

5.

Display and operation at the device

Detailed specifications for the display and the use of the push buttons are set in the
ETS.

Basically the display can show a two-row or three-row text (e. g. for measured va-
lues) or a temperature controller. You can switch between the two types by pres-
sing one of the buttons, if this has not been disabled in the ETS.

5.1. Mode display and manual temperature controller

Depending on the ETS setting selected, the mode display will only display show
the current target value, or the base target value setting with scale display. The ma-
nually adjustable range can be set in the ETS.

Housing

Plastic material

Colours

• similar to RAL 9005 jet black
• similar to RAL 9010 pure white

Mounting

on device socket according to DIN 49073

Degree of protection

IP 20

Dimensions

Housing approx. 55 x 55 (W x H, mm), moun-
ting depth approx. 8 mm, base plate approx. 
71 x 71 (W x H, mm)

Total weight 

approx. 68 g

Ambient temperature

Operation 0…+50°C, storage -10…+60°C

Ambient air humidity

10...95% RH, avoid bedewing

Operating voltage

KNX bus voltage

Bus current

max. 20 mA

Data output

KNX +/- bus terminal plug

Group addresses

max. 254

Allocations

max. 254

Communication 
objects

224

VOC measurement 
range

400...2000 ppm

VOC resolution

1 ppm

Temperature measure-
ment range

0…+50°C

Temperature resolution

0.1°C

Humidity measurement 
range

0% RH …95% RH

Humidity resolution

0.1%

Humidity drift

± 0.5% RH per year in normal air

Compound

Formula Range* 

(ppm)

Potential sources of pollu-
tants indoors

Carbon monoxide CO

0-10

Car exhaust, fuel-based heating, 
cooking appliances, smoking

Methane

CH

4

0-200

Natural gas

Propane

C

3

H

8

0-20

Fuel-based heating, cooking 
appliances, cleaners

Ethyl alcohol

C

2

H

6

O

0-3

Cosmetics, cleaners, disinfec-
tants, detergents, paints, coa-
tings, breath

Acetaldehyde

C

2

H

4

O

0-20

Adhesives, coatings, plastics, 
lubricants, ripening of fruits

Methylethylketone C

4

H

8

O

0-20

Adhesives, coatings, plastics, 
lubricants

Toluene

C

7

H

8

0-5

Paints, coatings, cleaners, deter-
gents, smoking, polyurethane lac-
quers

Fig. 1: Sectional drawing.
The 

Sensor KNX VOC/TH-UP Touch

 fits into a 

standard socket (Ø 60 mm, depth 42 mm).
The frame is not included!

Installation depth

27 mm

Mounting depth

8 mm

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6

5

7

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2

3

4

Fig. 2
1 Base plate
2 Openings for air circulation
3 Touch sensitive buttons
4 Catches
5 KNX terminal BUS +/-
6 Programming button (recessed) for teaching  device
7 Programming LED (recessed)

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