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Installation overview 4
Installation overview
Basically there are two different types of connections between ML Gateway and the supported device (home automation systems).
Ethernet
or
RS232
connection. The connection types are illustrated in two examples below:
Ethernet connection -
Example with ethernet connection (LK IHC)
RS232 connection - example with RS232 connection (KNX)
IHC
Controller
Alarm
Heat
control
Lighting
Operation
switches
Sensors
Energy
control
Modem
Phone
Router / switch
Bang & Olufsen
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
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ML Gateway
Internet
Home automation system
Ethernet
Master Link system
Router / switch
Bang & Olufsen
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
ML Gateway
Internet
Home automa-
tion system
RS 232
Master Link system
Data
Interface
Lighting
Operation
switch
Sensors
Energy
control
Environment
control
1
5
6
9
1
5
6
9
Ethernet