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Table of Contents System overview ............................3 KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway ........................4 Wireless room sensor ............................ 6 Thread mesh extender ..........................8 Mounting and installation ........................... 9 KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway ........................9 Wireless room sensor ............................ 9 Thread mesh extender ..........................
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KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway 1 System overview The KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway (OCT200.KNBA), is able to receive data from the Wireless room sensor via wireless connection (KNX IoT over Thread) and translate this data to northbound Siemens controllers or another 3rd-party building automation/management system via BACnet or vice versa.
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System overview KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway 1.1 KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway The gateway is mains powered by AC 100...240 V (with external international power adapter). Product description Product description ① ⑤ LED A: Device Power input terminal ②...
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System overview KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway In the following table: ● Short press (<2 s) ● Medium press (5...20 s) ● Long press (≥20 s) LED A LED color Device status LED pattern Push button operation Unpowered device or device is switched off.
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System overview Wireless room sensor 1.2 Wireless room sensor The sensors are low power end devices and have a sleep mode. I.e. they only transmit data when awake and connected to a Thread network. Powered by alkaline battery The sensor is powered by alkaline batteries supplied within the sensor packaging. ●...
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System overview Wireless room sensor LED color Device status LED pattern Push button operation Orange Initial state (no On for 8 s connection) Factory reset Fast flashing (100 ms on / 100 ms off) Long press to start factory for 8 s reset Flashing (¹/₄...
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System overview Thread mesh extender The CO indicator colors: ● Green: Good room air quality (CO concentrations below CO2 Thresholds1). ● Yellow: Okay room air quality (CO concentrations between CO2 Thresholds1 and CO2 Thresholds2). ● Red: Poor room air quality (CO concentrations above CO2 Thresholds2).
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Mounting and installation KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway 2 Mounting and installation 2.1 KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway For detailed mounting instructions, see Mounting instructions. For detailed environmental conditions, see Data sheet. ● The device is designed for wall mounting and ceiling mounting. ●...
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Setup and commissioning Installation onsite 2.4 Installation onsite Install all devices at the planned locations as per the mounting instructions. Refer to the table below for communication ranges. The given values are reference values. The actual range depends on the individual building structure and environment. Communication range Distance (line of sight) ●...
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Setup and commissioning Workflow 3.2 Workflow Setup, commissioning, and installation workflow for all devices in the system: Create allow-list NETWORK [➙ 13] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 14] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 15] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 16] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 20] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙...
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Setup and commissioning Workflow On site installation and configuration Installation onsite [➙ 10] KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway [➙ 9] SYSTEM [➙ 23] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 14] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 16] Thread mesh extender [➙ 9] KNX IOT GATEWAY [➙ 16] Wireless room sensor [➙...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning For setup and commissioning, the users need to: ● Connect the sensor to the gateway's Thread network ● Configure corresponding information ● Map parameters to BACnet network 3.3 Commissioning 3.3.1 HOME The KNX IoT to BACnet IP gateway network topology displays. Users can click: ●...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning 3.3.4 KNX IOT GATEWAY ● Thread Network The gateway creates a Thread network by default. To start adding Thread devices, no further actions needed. – Disable to deactivate Thread network and change Thread network settings. ● Thread Network ⇒...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● Device Management ⇒ Commissioning: Add Thread devices to allow-list Three options are available: – Scan DM Code 1) Connect a smartphone to the gateway via WLAN or use a PC with high resolution camera via WLAN or Ethernet.
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning Note: Do not manually edit attributes in the .CSV file. ● Commissioning: 1) Set timeout to appropriate value and click Start Join. The device states change to Wait for Join. 2) Power on extenders one by one. Extenders automatically join the Thread network (LED A & C green is on).
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● Configuration Select Save & Apply. The sensor enters programming mode at the next wake-up cycle and the LED is red for 4 minutes. Some of the following tags display near the device name, depending on data transmission: –...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning – ProgMode: Sensor is in programming mode. ● Configuration: Configure settings for connected devices ● Overview: All imported device numbers and status (online, warning or offline). 18 | 33 A6V13058284_en--_c...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● Firmware: Manage the firmware version of end devices in Thread network. Users can change firmware version via Upload or delete via Remove. ● Upgrade: Display end device firmware upgrade progress. The state changes from Pending ⇒ Upgrading ⇒...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● BACnet Mapping Two options: – Select Map All to map all parameters to BACnet network and Save & Apply. – Map desired parameters from KNX IoT to BACnet IP via drag & drop and Save & Apply. Select a parameter on left side and drag it to the related position on the right side.
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning Advanced users can activate slider near basic to enter advanced settings. ● Topologies: Check the Thread topology (connected devices) A6V13058284_en--_c 21 | 33...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning 3.3.4.1 Configuration parameters Parameter Factory setting Range WakeUp Cycle 60...1800 sec Heartbeat Factor 2...10 Child Timeout Factor 2...10 Device Name QAA2890/WI / QFA2890/WI / QPA2892/WI Sys LED Enable 0, 1 Temp. Correction -100...100 ℃ Rel. Humidity Correction -100...100 % Air Quality Correction -2000...2000 ppm...
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Current Version: Check the current gateway firmware and Thread suite versions. Always use the latest gateway firmware version. – Local Upgrade: Select a firmware update file via file explorer (file.tar) or drag & drop the firmware update file to upload new firmware version provided by Siemens. A6V13058284_en--_c 23 | 33...
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● Password Change password: Use a strong password, at least 8 characters including upper case letters, lower case letters, special characters and numbers. Enter old password and enter & confirm new password and Apply. ● System Log: Display the system log, Kernel Log and Uboot Log and Export Log to save logs to local device.
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Setup and commissioning Commissioning ● Reboot/Reset: Delete All And Reboot via web UI on PC or REBOOT via web UI on smart phone to reboot gateway. Note: Do not power off the device during reboot. Note: Icons on right corner : Reboot, : Logout, : Language...
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Maintenance Replacing gateway 4 Maintenance 4.1 Replacing gateway Proceed as follows: ● Backup all settings before replacing gateway. ● Log into web UI of new gateway. For login procedure, see Login to the gateway web UI [➙ 10]. ● Under SYSTEM ⇒ Backup/Restore ⇒ Restore: Select a file via file explorer (backup.tar.gz) or drag & drop the backup file to restore the gateway to original/backup settings.
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Frequently asked questions 5 Frequently asked questions Questions Questions Gateway web UI login fails? [➙ 27] Connection issues? [➙ 27] Sensor cannot connect to Thread network? [➙ 27] Extender does not join the Thread network? [➙ 28] Sensor does not display data in real-time? [➙ 28] Sensor parameters are not transmitted? [➙...
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Frequently asked questions Battery low: The battery is low if the LED is fast flashing red (100 ms on / 100 ms off) for 8 s with device status Disconnected after short press sensor push button once. Replace batteries as soon as possible. If LED is green on for 8 s after short press sensor push button once, wait for 10 minutes to check if sensor can connect to gateway thread network.
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Frequently asked questions ● If the above information is correct but configuration status is Updating, wait for 2 wake-up cycles. ● If the issue persists, long press sensor push button for 20 s to rejoin the Thread network. Gateway web UI does not display present values after selecting refresh below diagnostics? Sensor has a sleep mode;...
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Frequently asked questions If programming mode cannot be entered after double press sensor push button: ● Make sure sensor is connected and short press sensor push button once (LED green on) and press again within 8 s. The LED red is on and sensor enters programming mode. ●...
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Frequently asked questions How is heartbeat time for room temperature, room relative humidity and room air quality calculated? Heartbeat time = WakeUp Cycle × Measurement Factor × Heartbeat Factor Not recommended ● Do not disable and apply Thread network repeatedly during network connection. ●...
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6 Appendix 6.1 Cyber security disclaimer Siemens provides a portfolio of products, solutions, systems and services that includes security functions that support the secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks. In the field of Building Technologies, this includes building automation and control, fire safety, security management as well as physical security systems.