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INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Terminal connections .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Wiring ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Local Inputs ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Status LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Configuration via the web interface .................................................................................................................. 12
Network settings ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Users and user rights ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Channel settings ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Scenes ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Resetting to factory defaults .............................................................................................................................. 18
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Operation via the local inputs ........................................................................................................................... 19
Input modes ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Operation via the built-in web server ................................................................................................................ 20
Control page .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Input page: .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operation via TCP ............................................................................................................................................ 21
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 23
Page 1: ...a g e FutureNow FNIP 8x16A Installation and Operations Manual rev 04 12 2019 8 Channel Relay Switch with Local Inputs and IP communication DIN Rail and Surface Mountable Figure 1 The FNIP 8x16A relay module ...
Page 2: ...he outputs the FNIP 8x16A also provides local inputs for manual control which gives the customer the ability of using the system even before a central controller is installed or the network is built offering stand alone operation This also improves reliability since the operation of the relays via the inputs do not any other device The manual inputs are usually connected to momentary or standard w...
Page 3: ... window contacts motion water leakage and any other sensor type Pre defined scenes to control multiple outputs at once Enhanced Connectivity TCP IP interface offers remote control and advanced management Built in web server for configuration control and monitoring Control and monitoring via local computer network Android and iOS applications are also available TCP communication with simple ASCII c...
Page 4: ...figuration via the web interface 12 Network settings 13 Users and user rights 14 Channel settings 16 Scenes 17 Firmware Upgrade 18 Resetting to factory defaults 18 OPERATION 19 Operation via the local inputs 19 Input modes 19 Operation via the built in web server 20 Control page 20 Input page 21 Operation via TCP 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 ...
Page 5: ...ins 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 are listed in Table 1 1 12 15 26 27...
Page 6: ... O 36 Input 5 11 Output 4 C 37 Inputs Common 12 Output 4 N C 38 Input 6 13 39 Inputs Common 14 40 Input 7 15 Output 5 N O 41 Inputs Common 16 Output 5 C 42 Input 8 17 Output 5 N C 43 Power for the Inputs GND 18 Output 6 N O 44 Power for the Inputs 9V 36V DC 19 Output 6 C 45 Power for the Main Circuit GND 20 Output 6 N C 46 Power for the Main Circuit 10 8V 36V DC 21 Output 7 N O 47 22 Output 7 C 48...
Page 7: ...fter installation check if the outputs can be toggled via the inputs only applicable if input power is connected across terminals 43 44 The status LEDs will assist you in tracking the status of the outputs and see if the inputs are working properly Recommended wire types Ethernet cable Twisted pair CAT5 or better Outputs According to the load attached to the outputs current and voltage ratings Inp...
Page 8: ...d terminal 44 to terminal 46 Ethernet connection Connect the module to the LAN via the RJ45 Ethernet socket Outputs The FNIP 8x16A has eight heavy duty relay outputs Almost any equipment used in households or offices can be switched directly with the output relays However if the load exceeds the specifications an additional relay must be connected between the output and the load for example in cas...
Page 9: ...ng the inputs See section Power Requirements if you don t want to use two separate power supply units To assure an additional level of safe and reliable operation the inputs are also software protected against the effects of noise spikes that usually occur when heavy inductive loads motors fans etc are switched nearby In most systems lacking this level of protection these spikes may result in unwa...
Page 10: ... Input status LEDs Each input has a dedicated status LED that illuminates solid green when the corresponding input is activated Input power LED Indicates whether the input power is present Communication LEDs Con LED green The Con LED is on when the module is connected to the Ethernet network Act LED yellow The Act LED indicates that communication via Ethernet is in progress ...
Page 11: ...dicates 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 please contact your dealer ...
Page 12: ...on one of them to open its website 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 connect...
Page 13: ...ess here Enable HTTP authentication 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 desi...
Page 14: ...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 15: ...15 P a g e To change user settings click on the User tab in the top menu The user configuration page is shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 User Configuration Page ...
Page 16: ...ed Input modes can also be chosen here The input mode determines the logical connection between the input and the output of the same channel For details on possible input modes and how they work see Operation via the local inputs section of this document Figure 8 Channel Settings Page ...
Page 17: ...oup can send and receive this command 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 Definition of the scenes can be done on the Scene setting page using the following steps 1 Select a scene using the Scene no scroll down ...
Page 18: ...rns on and stays on or blinks during firmware update After uploading the new firmware which takes about a 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 Pleas...
Page 19: ...gital 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 mom...
Page 20: ...he scene assigned to the input on the channel configuration page will be executed 7 Scene on close mode If an input gets closed the scene assigned to the input on the channel configuration page will be executed Operation via the built in web server Control page Once logged in you will automatically be directed to the control page where you can control the outputs directly Figure 11 Control Page ...
Page 21: ... 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 that can implement the FNIP 8x16A s simple communication pro...
Page 22: ... 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 23: ...lated noise protected common GND digital inputs Communication Control TCP simple ASCII TCP commands Build in web server Local inputs dry contacts momentary switches Input modes Toggle monostable input follow independent iOS Android app P5 iOS Android apps Interoperability Drivers available for most systems Connectors Terminals 2 5mm screw terminals for both inputs and outputs Ethernet RJ45 Etherne...
Page 24: ...ls Package Content Warranty CE FNIP 8x16A 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 send an email to support p5 hu CONTACT DETAILS support p5 hu http p5 hu index php support contact technical support ...
