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FutureNow FNIP-8x16A.v4
Installation and Operations Manual
rev 25.05.2021
8 Channel Relay Switch with Local Inputs and IP communication
/DIN Rail and Surface Mountable/
Figure 1. The FNIP-8x16A.v4 relay module
Page 1: ... e FutureNow FNIP 8x16A v4 Installation and Operations Manual rev 25 05 2021 8 Channel Relay Switch with Local Inputs and IP communication DIN Rail and Surface Mountable Figure 1 The FNIP 8x16A v4 relay module ...
Page 2: ...cally be directed to the control page you can see the details in the Operation section 10 Network settings 10 Users and user rights 11 Channel settings 13 Scenes 14 Firmware Upgrade 15 Resetting to factory defaults 15 Saving the configuration 15 OPERATION 16 Operation via the local inputs 16 Input modes 16 Operation via the built in web server 17 Control page 17 Input page 18 Operation via TCP 18 ...
Page 3: ... to mains line voltage it must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local electrical codes Turn off power main circuit breaker before installation Terminal connections Each module has a wiring diagram on the front which can help the installer when connecting the modules at installation sites See figure 2 The terminal connections of the FNIP 8x16A v4 are listed in Table 1 Figu...
Page 4: ...6 Input 5 11 Output 4 C 37 Input 6 12 Output 4 N C 38 Input 6 13 39 Input 7 14 40 Input 7 15 Output 5 N O 41 Input 8 16 Output 5 C 42 Input 8 17 Output 5 N C 43 Power for the Inputs 18 Output 6 N O 44 Power for the Inputs 12V 24V DC 19 Output 6 C 45 Power for the Main Circuit 20 Output 6 N C 46 Power for the Main Circuit 12V 24V DC 21 Output 7 N O 47 22 Output 7 C 48 23 Output 7 N C 49 24 Output 8...
Page 5: ...t cable Twisted pair CAT5 or better Outputs According to the load attached to the outputs current and voltage ratings Inputs A pair of low voltage cable The inputs use low voltage signals All wires used and the way they are run must be in accordance with the local electrical codes 1 8 Input Power Main Power Power 12 24V DC 7 6 2 3 4 5 External Voltage Source 9 26V DC In Out 1 2 3 4 NO NC C NO NC C...
Page 6: ...ons an additional relay must be connected between the output and the load for example in case of saunas three phase equipment driveway heaters industrial machines etc All outputs have dry contacts no power is provided for the connected circuits Local Inputs For each output there is a local input to allow for manual operation NEW with v4 External DC voltage can also be used to trigger the input cir...
Page 7: ...inductive loads motors fans etc are switched nearby Status LED Indicators diagram In order to make installation and debugging easier communication and channel statuses are displayed via LEDs Figure 4 The board layout of the FNIP 8x16A v4 top section Figure 5 The actual picture of the FNIP 8x16A v4 top section Input Output status LEDs Each input output has a dedicated status LED that illuminates gr...
Page 8: ...t is in progress St LED red The status LED indicates that the boot loader of the module is active This should only happen during firmware update Please never disconnect power from the module while this LED is on If this LED stays on after the firmware update contact your dealer ...
Page 9: ...site in a browser You can also access the module s internal website from an Internet browser using the host name FNIP8x16A by default or the IP address By default each module obtains an IP address from a DHCP server automatically If there s no DHCP server available on the network 192 168 1 25 will be assigned to the module The same IP address will be used when connecting the module directly to you...
Page 10: ...tion HTTP authentication can be disabled to make HTTP communication easier for third party applications Enable broadcast messages FNIP modules periodically send out heartbeat broadcast messages with basic information about themselves This helps discovery tools and mobile apps to find them These broadcasts can be disabled if constant traffic on the network is not desirable Please note that disablin...
Page 11: ...functions including control of the outputs monitoring the status of the inputs and outputs and changing all the settings Actors are allowed to control the outputs and monitor the status of the inputs and the outputs but are not allowed to change any settings Observers are allowed to monitor the status of inputs and outputs but not allowed to control the outputs nor can they change any settings ...
Page 12: ...12 P a g e Figure 8 User Configuration Page ...
Page 13: ...d Input modes can also be chosen here The input mode determines the logical connection between the input and the output of the given channel For details on possible input modes and how they work see Operation via the local inputs section of this document Figure 9 Channel Settings Page ...
Page 14: ...er any outputs in the same group of modules If a module receives a Scene Activation Command SAC the designated outputs will go to a pre defined state SAC can be triggered by an input change on the same module or on any module in the group Each module in the group must have the same Multicast address set on the Network page Modules in other groups will not react to the SAC Figure 10 Scene setting p...
Page 15: ...minute the module will automatically restart The current firmware version and the time since the last reset are also displayed on this page Resetting to factory defaults Holding the reset button for at least 2 sec while powering up the module will set all the settings to factory defaults Make sure you release the button when the red LED comes on Saving the configuration Adding config xml to the en...
Page 16: ...ital inputs will still be reported via the open TCP IP sockets and on the Control page of the built in website This can be used for monitoring the status of digital sensors connected to the inputs or to activate lighting scenes or macros whenever the input gets triggered 3 Input follow mode The status the outputs will follow the state of the corresponding input The output will be on while the mome...
Page 17: ...on close mode If an input gets closed the scene assigned to the input on the channel configuration page will be executed Inverted mode Detecting input opening can trigger the channel This could be useful in Toggle Monostable and Switch mode when opening e g a storage room door opens the input circuit Operation via the built in web server Control page Once logged in you will automatically be direct...
Page 18: ...rolled by raw TCP protocol using simple ASCII based commands The TCP IP communication can be enabled disabled via the Network settings screen The TCP Communication Protocol Description is available upon request Event notifications Automatic event notifications are sent to clients via the open socket connections whenever the status of an input or output changes Basically any third party controller ...
Page 19: ...ant Software modules plug ins for controllers are either available or P5 will provide full assistance in creating them Besides these special purpose controllers there have been many applications for embedded industrial PC boards PCs and smartphones running Linux Windows Mac OS ...
Page 20: ...inductive cos fi 0 4 loads Inputs Type 8 x optically isolated noise protected common GND inputs Communication Control TCP simple ASCII TCP commands Build in web server Local inputs Voltage triggered or dry contact momentary switches Input modes Toggle monostable input follow independent iOS Android app P5 iOS Android apps Interoperability Drivers available for most systems Connectors Input Termina...
Page 21: ...Package Content Warranty CE FNIP 8x16A v4 Quick Installation Guide 2 years REFERENCES FNIP Search Utility FNIP Discovery Tool Registration needed on www p5 hu FNIP 8x16A TCP Communication Protocol Description Please email us at support p5 hu to request the Communication Protocol Description CONTACT DETAILS support p5 hu http p5 hu index php support contact technical support ...
