Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Notes on operating instructions..........................3 General information..........................3 Setup of the manual ..........................3 Symbols in the manual ..........................3 Safety ..................................4 Intended use ............................4 Improper use ............................4 Liability and warranty ..........................5 Environment ................................
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Notes on operating instructions Notes on operating instructions General information Please read this manual through carefully and adhere to the information listed. This will ensure reliable operation and long service life of your product. If additional information is required or problems arise that are not dealt with in this manual, the necessary information can be requested from the manufacturer or from your electrical installer.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Safety Safety Caution Risk of damaging the device due to external factors! Moisture and contamination can damage the device. That is why the device must be protected against humidity, dirt and damage during storage (renovations) and operation. Intended use ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Environment Liability and warranty Improper use and non-observance of this manual excludes the liability of the manufacturer for the damages caused. It voids the warranty of the manufacturer. Environment Consider the protection of the environment! Used electric and electronic devices must not be disposed of with domestic waste. –...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Product overview Product overview Product description ® Busch-ComfortTouch are high-quality colour touch displays in 16:9 format with a resolution of 800 x 400 pixel for the 9“ display and 800 x 1280 pixel for the 12.1“ display. ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Product overview Function overview ® The following table provides an overview of the functions of the Busch-ComfortTouch Note ® The overview shows all the functions the Busch-ComfortTouch offers. However, many functions ® are are available only when the project planning software of the Busch-ComfortTouch has been appropriately activated.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Product overview Function group Function Description Settings IR remote control Editing and calling up scenes, sequences and operating functions via an infrared remote control Fault and alarm messages Displaying and acknowledgement of faults Access control *) Locking individual pages with password protection File browser *)
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Product overview Device setup Fig. 1: Overview of devices 1 Design bar | 2 Colour touchdisplay | 3 Camera | 4 Slot for SD card | 5 Reset button | 6 Slot for USB stick Caution Risk of damaging the device due to touching! The USB connection contains many sensitive contacts.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Operation Fundamentals ® The following pages will guide you through the advantages of the Busch-ComfortTouch . Intuitive operability easily familiarizes you with the versatility of the technical options. The operation distinguishes itself through its clarity and user-friendliness. Note However, many functions are are available only when the project planning software of the Busch- ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.1.2 Basic setup of the monitor ® The functions available in the Busch-ComfortTouch depend on their individual installation. This means that also ® the display image of the operating page and the naming of the functions vary from Busch-ComfortTouch ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.1.3 Navigation bar Fig. 3: Navigation bar (example) ® The navigation bar is used exclusively for navigation in a Busch-ComfortTouch . An exception are links to the start page, which also provides quick access to certain pages in the navigation bar. Each operating or application page is represented by an access in the navigation bar.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.1.4 Status bar Fig. 5: Status bar (Example) ® The status bar displays information about your Busch-ComfortTouch with the aid of icons. Applications and functions can also be called up and activated directly by pressing the icons. The following list shows a selection of important icons that can be displayed in the status bar (additional symbols are available).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Icon Description Indicates that the alarm control unit has been activated When pressing the icon, a selection with "Disarm" and "Open alarm control unit" is displayed. This function is described in greater detail in section "Explanation of functions" -> "Alarm control unit". Indicates that the alarm control unit has been disarmed When pressing the icon, a selection with "Arm"...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Operating processes on the touchdisplay 5.2.1 Buttons Operating surfaces are generally termed buttons, which are frequently used in user operating surfaces. The user can trigger a function by touching the button. ® In the Busch-ComfortTouch these are, among others, icons (e.g.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.2.2 Control elements ® Control elements in the Busch-ComfortTouch are used to fulfil the basic functions of "Switching", "Dimming", Blinds", "Value", "Scenes", RTC and "Measured values". The elements can include switches, buttons and sliders. This makes possible the button mode, (executing the function with one press), the tipping mode (executing the function by pressing and holding), as well as controller mode (moving a slider).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Additional basic principles Function buttons of dimming control elements can display different stages of dimming by means of alternating icons (e.g. larger light halo around the icon). Default settings of steps (e.g. dimming steps, fan speed levels) are shown in white / bright lettering / icons. In the following example the default setting for a dimming step is 20%.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Adjustable control elements Push-buttons (basic versions, which can be adapted further) Simple switches can be implemented with push-buttons. This makes light switches or switches for simple switching processes based on push-buttons possible. Control element Status Function Push-button (Light) A simple light push-button always transmits the same value when...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Dimmers (basic versions, which can be adapted further (e.g. with value display)) Dimmers can be used to implement convenient light switches with dimming functions. Control element Status Function Without slider Dimmer without slider The version has a push-button for switching on/off in the centre and two buttons left and right for stepwise dimming (brighter/darker).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Blinds (basic versions, which can be adapted further (e.g. with value display)) Blind control elements can be used to implement the activate of blinds, awnings, doors and other motor-driven actuators. Control element Status Function Blinds / roller shutters The blind control element has push-buttons on the left and right to open or close a blind and, if necessary, an additional button to stop / start in the middle (depending on the operating mode...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Scenes / sequences (basic versions, which can be adapted further) With the "Scene" control element the user can call up so-called scenes or sequences. In "scenes" several actions can be combined into one, so that the user can create, for instance, certain lighting scenes with just one press of the button (= several dimming actions).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Control element Status Function Sequences Scene can be called up: The "Sequences" control element has a push-button on the left and (Process with the right. On the left the user can start or stop a sequence. The left influence from the button is used to start or pause a sequence.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Step switches (basic versions, which can be adapted further) You can implement switch sequences with step switches. A step switch effectively combines several push-buttons into one control element. Control element Status Function Step switch Device is off: The version without step display (and without slider) has two without step buttons left and right for calling up the next or previous step...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Value display elements / value sending elements (basic versions, which can be adapted further) With value display elements, values are displayed as text or graphical information in a page of the Busch- ® ComfortTouch . They are not operable, but are used to display values only. ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Room temperature controller (basic versions, which can be adapted further) Climate control units can be controlled with the control element for room temperature controllers. Because such devices have many functions, the control element displays only a small excerpt. That is why another window can ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Special forms, bubble display For the room view most control elements can also be used as "Bubble display". Operation is then similar to that described above. Non-adaptable control elements These are control elements that are fixed according to the system and therefore cannot be adapted. Volume control Control element Status...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.2.3 Entries ® Appropriate entry options are always offered in the Busch-ComfortTouch when entries have to made for the execution of functions. ® Examples for entry options in the Busch-ComfortTouch 5.2.4 Swiping motions (scrolling) Scrolling is carried out with swiping motions of the fingers on the touchdisplay. This allows the navigation bar to be shifted to the left or right so that all elements become accessible.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Explanation of functions 5.3.1 Page types The functions are called up and executed via the start page and the operating and application pages. These types of pages are briefly explained in the following. Start page: ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Operating pages: ® Operating pages can be freely configured via the project planning software of the Busch-ComfortTouch are used to provide building control functions (lights, blinds, room temperature controller, etc.). You can, for instance, operate all the blinds on the one operating page and all the home lights on the next. You could also use the operating page for all the functions of one room and the next page for all functions of the next.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.3 Media Player The Media Player serves for the playback of audio and video data, as well as Internet radio streams and Internet TV streams. Note Both MP3 music data and films with MPEG2 code can be replayed directly, unless they are copy protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Operation during the replay of audio and video files An operating bar appears during the replay: 1 Expired time | 2 Slider for "Forward" and "Back" | 3 Opening the second view "Operating bar" (see the following figure) 4 Expired time | 5 Pause (during "Pause"...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.4 Image messaging The "Image messaging" function serves for recording and displaying notes. This enables user to leave image ® messages for other user on the Busch-ComfortTouch . An image message is a handwritten text message or drawing created with the stylus pen or a finger on the display.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Leave a handwritten message for members of you family and others Note It is best to use the stylus pen. 3. Select the receiver of the message by inserting a tick. 4. Press "Save“. An icon appears in the status bar which indicates that a new message has arrived. Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Reading a handwritten message 5. To read the message, touch the icon in the status bar. The message centre opens. 6. Here select the image message. The message is displayed in full-page mode. The dark blue dot signals a new message. 7.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.5 Voice messages The "Voice messages" function serves for recording and playback of voice messages. They are recorded with the integrated microphone and can therefore be played back later. 1. Press the "Voice messages" icon in the navigation bar to access the function. 2.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5. Select the receiver of the message by inserting a tick. 6. Then press "Save". An icon appears in the status bar which indicates that a new message has arrived. 7. To listen to a message, press the icon in the status bar. The message centre opens. Select the voice message here.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.6 E-mail E-mails can be displayed without the need for a separate computer. E-mails can be easily answered via a graphic or voice message. 1. Press the "E-mail" icon in the navigation bar to access the function. The list of e-mails received with a blue dot indicates new ones that have not yet been read.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5. Touch the respective icon in the bottom bar. The functions "Image message" or "Voice messages" are opened (see sections "Image message" or "Voice message"). The receivers are selected automatically. Note ® E-mails cannot be deleted in the Busch-ComfortTouch Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.7 Feed Reader With the Feed Reader you can display and read up to ten "News feeds" in compact form directly on the Busch- ® ComfortTouch . This is, for example, current news, weather information, traffic information, etc. 1.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 2. Press an entry to open the Feed. The list of news received with a blue dot indicates new ones that have not yet been read. News that has been read is marked with a light blue dot. The news is opened in the Web browser by pressing on an entry. Note Via the Web interface there is the option of making settings independently on the Busch- ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.8 Weekly programs Processes occurring on a weekly basis (scenes and sequences) can be set for each weekday in a clearly arranged way and automated in any number of weekly programs. These default settings will then be repeated continuously each week.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 3. Select an entry (scene) to edit it. The validity intervals can be specified via "Set validity". The months can be selected with the arrows. 4. Select a validity interval on the right-hand side. 5. Select the day(s) in the calendar. 6.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 10. Set the start time. By setting a tick you can also specify whether the Astro function is to be activated. The Astro function can, for example, be used to automatically raise or lower blinds a few minutes earlier or later each day in dependence of the annual season.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.9 Calendar (twelve-month timer) Via the calendar function you can specify times on certain days of the year when special scenes are triggered. These default settings can be repeated annually. 1. Press the "Calendar" icon in the navigation bar to access the function. The overview by means of coloured boxes shows the days that have been specified.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.10 Miele (only via Plug-In) Note A link to certain Miele appliances can be established with aid of this function. This function is only available with the aid of a special plug-in. Please see your electrical installer. A separate description is available for this function.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.11 Camera surveillance Camera surveillance provides fast, visual information about events occurring within the detection range of connected cameras. The surveillance cameras can be triggered and the transmission signal displayed. The application can be used to display the images from up to eight (with the 9" display) or ten (with the 12,1" display) ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Note The project planning software can also be used to specify whether camera surveillance is displayed as a small window at the start page. The current camera image is the displayed permanently. With a press on this window the "Camera surveillance" function opens. Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.12 Alarm control unit ® The Busch-ComfortTouch can monitor message circuits / contacts and display their status. This enables the panel to monitor the security of the building and, if necessary, to transmit messages about unauthorized access. For this purpose, movement detectors, glass break sensors, window sensors and further contacts can be integrated.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation The sensors (e.g. movement detectors) cotained in the message circuits can be seen by touching the entry. The individual sensors can be activated / deactivated by setting a tick under "Monitored". With the aid of "Ignore" it can be specified that an alárm can be set in spite of an existing message.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.13 Presence simulation The absence of the resident of the building can be realistically simulated to a great extent via the Busch- ® ComfortTouch , for increasing the protection against unauthorised access. ® The Busch-ComfortTouch records (weekday-specific) up to 20 objects of all actions precisely to the minute and then plays these back.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.14 Short-time timer ® Up to five different short-time timers ("Egg-timers") can be activated on the Busch-ComfortTouch . A tone sequence can be set after the time has expired. There is also the additional option of running an automated scene at the start and/or end of a short-time timer.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5. Confirm the changes by touching the tick in the right-hand top corner. Via the arrow in the top bar you again return to the overview. Note At the end of the running time, a message appears which must be confirmed. Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.15 Alarm clock Specific weekday times can be set for activating a specific scene for waking up (e.g. starting the Media Player with one’s favourite music). It is also possible to set a scene to precede the alarm, to prepare the home environment for its occupants prior to rising (the heating, for example, is switched on already one hour before to the alarm clock).
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 4. Set a tick to specify whether the assigned special scene is to be played for Wake-up, "Off", "Snooze" or "Lead-in" (for adjustment of scenes see "Scene editor"). The lead-in time can be set individually. 5.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.16 Data logger ® The data logger integrated in the Busch-ComfortTouch can graphically display data for up to eight communication objects. If these communication objects with sensors are linked via group addresses, then the energy consumption of a house, the power of a photovoltaic system or the fill level of an oil tank can be visualised, for example.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.17 Web browser Also Internet sites can be called up and displayed in full-screen mode with the integrated Web browser of the ® ® Busch-ComfortTouch . Predefined Internet sites can be called up on the Busch-ComfortTouch .
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.18 Telephone (VoIP) ® With the function "Telephone (VoIP)" the Busch-ComfortTouch can be used as an Internet protocol telephone ("VoIP telephone"). Please check the requirements with your electrical installer. The following requirements must be fulfilled: A broadband Internet connection with a transfer rate of at least 100 kbit/s in both directions must exist.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Dialling the number directly 1. Enter the number via the numbers keyboard. The digit entered last can only be deleted by touching the following sign: 2. Touch the following button. The connection is being made. The time starts to run as soon as the call is answered. 3.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Dialling a stored number via the address book 1. Touch the entry "Address book". A list with the stored address entries opens. 2. Set a tick at the desired party. The name appears in the right field. Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Touch the following button. The connection is being made. The time starts to run as soon as the call is answered. Terminate the call with the following button. Note Several parties may be called simultaneously as a group. For this you need to set a tick at several entries in the address book.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.19 Door Communication The "Door communication" function makes communication with image and sound possible between the Busch- ® ComfortTouch and an outdoor station. For this, up to five outdoor stations can be configured in the network. In addition, up to three cameras can be assigned to each outdoor station.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Open and edit the history (progress) of snapshots 1. Open a list of connected outdoor stations with the aid of the following arrow on the right side. 2. Now select the outdoor station. 3. Press "History". 4.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Press "OK". The overview is displayed again. 6. Press the tool icon for editing. Select an entry from the list. This entry (snapshot) can be deleted with the cross on the right side. The entry can also be exported with "Export".
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation The function opens automatically at an incoming bell call. ® When the visitor presses the bell of an outdoor station, it is indicated on the Busch-ComfortTouch as a bell call. ® The Busch-ComfortTouch switches automatically to the "Door communication" function (or, depending on the setting, first issues a message that needs to be confirmed) and shows the camera image of the respective ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Note ® The project planning softwar of the Busch-ComfortTouch can also be used to specify how long the function remains open until it is automatically closed. Please see your electrical installer. The running time is also displayed in the status bar. If the time has run down to 10 seconds, the expired time also appears in the camera image (see the following figure).
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.20 Fault and alarm messages ® The Busch-ComfortTouch offers protection and information during malfunction or interference. Message contacts, sensors and their proper function can be monitored. The message issued in the event of a malfunction or notification can be set individually. The following can be selected: Alarm tone E-mail Scene for information or prevention.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.21 IR remote control ® The Busch-ComfortTouch can be controlled via an RC5 or B&O capable remote control. To do this, the functions ® of the Busch-ComfortTouch are programmed to an IR remote control. For this the available IR functions are ®...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.22 Scene editor The "Scene editor" function offers the user the option of changing scenes and sequences which have been created in the project planning software ("Standard scenes"). The end user can also change so-called "Special scenes" that have been permanently assigned to an application page or a software module (e.g.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 2. Select an entry (scene) to edit it. The scene can now be started with the aid of the "Control element" (see section "Control elements"). 3. Press "Scene editor" to adjust the scene. Select an entry for this. The overview shows components (functions) of the selected scene or the sequence.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 6. For this, select the function and press the cross. Press the following icon to confirm the adjustment. All functions can also be deleted. In addition, the sequence can be changed with the arrows. With the right arrow icon you go back. 7.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.23 Room temperature controller ® The Busch-ComfortTouch includes a local room temperature controller in the device. Further, the temperature of various rooms can be controlled centrally by the device, i.e. only one actual temperature needs to be available from the various rooms (e.g. an external temperature sensor) and the Busch- ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation The following figure shows an example of the an overview of the control and display elements of the room temperature controller (elements are available or not according to the setting in the project planning software of ®...
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Fan setting The fan setting is a "Step switch". The fan setting has a button to reset the step switch (fan icon = off) and buttons to call up the next or previous step. Also the step currently switched is displayed. The icon can be animated during adjusting.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation – Eco mode: Eco mode is indicated by means of a green bar. Additional settings cannot be made. The settings are made ® via the project planning software of the Busch-ComfortTouch . Here it can also be specified that a manual adjustment is admissible! Only fan operation: Here only the fan system can be operated (for a description, see above).
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.24 Date and time settings Set date The current date is displayed in the status bar. 1. Press on the date. An option opens. 2. Here select the "Date setting". Additional date-relevant functions are available for selection depending on the activation. 3.
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Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation Set time The current time is displayed in the status bar. 1. Press the time. An option opens. 2. Here select the "Time setting". Additional time-relevant functions (alarm clock and timer) are available for selection depending on the activation.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.25 Import and export of files ® The Busch-ComfortTouch contains a simple import and export function for files. This function is started via "System" -> "Import / Export". The export function is described in the following. 1.
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.26 System settings ® Some system settings can also be made directly on the Busch-ComfortTouch . They are called up via the ® "System" icon in the navigation bar of the Busch-ComfortTouch The following system settings are possible (depending on the project planning status, additional settings are available): System settings Description...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Operation 5.3.27 Device information ® Important information about the device is available in the Busch-ComfortTouch via "System" -> "Device information". This includes the IP address, the MAC address and the contact details of the manufacturer. Operating Instructions | 1473-1-8041 —...
Operating Instructions ® Busch-ComfortTouch Cleaning Cleaning Dirty units can be cleaned with a slightly moistened cloth. If this is insufficient, the cloth can be moistened also with a soap solution. Caution Incorrect cleaning can damage the device! Incorrect cleaning agents can cause permanent damage to the surface of the device. Never use caustic cleaning agents or solvents.
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PO box contents of this document without prior notice. 58505 Lüdenscheid The detailed specifications agreed to at the time of ordering apply to all orders. ABB accepts no Freisenbergstraße 2 responsibility for possible errors or 58513 Lüdenscheid incompleteness in this document.