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Table of contents
1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 The installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1
Controller and power supply – two basic elements of Niko Home Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2
Structured set-up of the electrical cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4
Wall-mounted printed circuit boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.1
Push buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.2Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.3
Smartphone and tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 The possibilities of Niko Home Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1
Monitoring energy consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3
HVAC control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.1
Ventilation control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.2
Heating control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.3
Air conditioning control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4
Motor control of roll-down shutters, sun blinds and curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5
Control of venetian blinds and vertical blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.6Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.7
Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4Why Niko Home Control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6Discover Niko Home Control online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Niko
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Niko nv, Industriepark West 40
BE-9100 Sint-Niklaas
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1. Introduction
Living more securely in a more comfortable home and, at the same time, saving a lot of energy. Niko Home Control
is the new electrical installation that allows you to control the lighting, heating, ventilation, roll-down shutters, air
conditioning and curtains from one central point in your house. And all of that in a minimalistic and timeless design.
Time for the new electrical installation
Online search engines have replaced encyclopaedias. Cell phones and smartphones have nudged out the
traditional telephone. And iPods and MP3-players have easily toppled the Walkman from its throne. We
live in a digital era in which technology is evolving ever more quickly and is setting the pace of our daily
lives.
But, in the meantime, what has happened to the electrical installation? Not much. The general set-up
and the options that the electrical networks offer have hardly changed over the past 30 years. Bizarre,
really, since our way of life and how we communicate with the rest of the world have evolved so rapidly.
For Niko, though, the time has come for change and improvement. Niko Home Control extends the
boundaries of the electrical installation in terms of comfort, user-friendliness and energy consumption.
Think, Love, Care
With Niko Home Control, the user takes centre stage, he has complete control over the home. For this reason, we have built
our new electrical installation around three pillars. Because Niko Home Control:
• gives a feeling of security, and you can install it almost without thinking. (Think)
• increases comfort in the home, with unrivalled ease-of-operation, in a design that you will love. (Love)
• reduces the energy consumption and has a heart for the environment. (Care)
Established brand
As the market leader, Niko is an established brand in Belgium. The company also has a foothold in the rest of Europe.
Innovation is the focus of everything that the manufacturer of switching materials, lighting control, access control and home
automation does. With Niko Home Control, Niko sets a whole new trend.
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2. The installation
Niko Home Control is the first electrical installation allowing families to actively save energy at home and, at the same
time, live more securely and more comfortably. While, in the past, the various applications functioned independently
of one another, with Niko Home Control the resident now controls all of these functionalities centrally. Now that it
has become so important to use energy as efficiently as possible, for both the environment and for our budgets, this
installation is truly unique.
Based on the fact that an average home is equipped with 60 socket outlets and 24 lighting
points, Niko proposes the following basic package:
• power supply, controller and 4 switching modules (six-fold).
• 60 socket outlets: 25 double and 10 single flush surround plates.
• 30 controls: 6 single controls, 10 double controls, 1 four-fold control, 17 single
finishing sets and 17 wall-mounted printed circuit boards.
In comparison with a traditional installation, this basic package also provides the resident with an ‘all off’ button (eco-function),
a panic button and presence simulation.
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For more functionalities, the resident may select from the following options:
Comfort package
• power supply, controller, 3 switching modules (six-fold), 3 universal dim modules and IP interface.
• 60 socket outlets: 25 double and 10 single flush surround plates.
• 31 controls: 1 mood control, 4 single controls, 8 double controls, 1 four-fold control, 2 single
dimming controls, 2 double dimming controls, 18 single finishing sets and 18 wall-mounted
printed circuit boards.
In comparison with the basic package, this comfort package provides the resident with central
operation via the mood control, a smartphone or tablet.
Comfort and security package
• comfort package + gateway + motor module.
• comfort package + 3 indoor motion detectors + 1 double motor control
+ 4 single finishing sets + touchscreen.
This package also provides the resident with remote control and central operation.
Comfort, security and energy package
• comfort and security package + electricity measuring module (1 channel) + pulse counter
+ heating or cooling module + ventilation module.
• comfort and security package + 4 thermostats + 1 eco-display + 1 ventilation control
+ 6 single finishing sets.
This package provides the resident with the possibility to measure his energy consumption and
save energy.
A number of simple guidelines will introduce you – being an installer – into the installation requirements for Niko Home Control,
thus ensuring a fault-free set-up of the installation.
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After the initial activation, the resident can expand his Niko Home Control installation at any time according to his wishes and
budget. All extra modules are available separately. The building supervisor determines for himself which functionalities will be
included in the installation.
Expansion options after purchase:
• IP interface;
• gateway;
• universal dim module + double control;
• indoor motion detector with finishing set;
• electricity measuring module with three channels.
With some minor adjustments:
• mood control;
• outdoor motion detector;
• digital potential-free sensor module;
• ventilation module and ventilation control with wall-mounted printed circuit board and finishing set.
The possibilities for expansion are unlimited and can be adjusted entirely according to the resident’s needs. Thanks to this
flexibility, the resident will effortlessly adapt his installation to the changing necessities of life even, for example, if he would simply
like a different finishing.
If the resident opts for a basic package, it is recommended that you already install the cabling for the following applications.
This way, you can add them to the installation at a later time:
• eco-display;
• thermostats;
• touchscreen;
• external video unit;
• roll-down shutter control;
• indoor and outdoor motion detectors;
• connection for water or gas meter.
Tip: Include a follow-up visit in the quotation. This way, you will be sure to have the chance to discuss adjustments or
expansions to the installation in the future.
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2.1 Controller and power supply – two basic elements of Niko Home Control
Controller = nerve centre of the installation
The controller is responsible for processing all the logical information within the Niko
Home Control installation. Programming is done via the programming software on the
PC and is then saved to the controller. The controller includes a test button that allows
you to verify the proper functioning and status of the other modules in the installation at
any time. Alternatively, basic functions such as lighting and roll-down shutter control can be
programmed manually via the programming button on the module.
The controller records all installation data, which can be read at any time. The programming
software also allows the programming of time-controlled functions and conditions.
Power supply = provides power to the bus, the modules and the controls
If the installation includes more than one power supply (e.g. larger installations or back-up
power supply), you select a master via the button on the module. Power supply, status and
bus activity are indicated by LEDs on the module.
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2.2 Structured set-up of the electrical cabinet
The internal layout of the electrical cabinet uses a left to right assembly system. The power supply is mounted first, followed
by the controller. All additional modules are mounted onto the DIN rail to the right of the controller and are interlinked
via a unique sliding contact. This method requires less cabling inside the cabinet, reducing your workload as an installer and
offering a clearer overview of the set-up. As soon as a row is complete or the maximum number of 12 rail modules has
been reached, you use the next row. A rail coupler, or a second power supply if needed, should be used first at the beginning
of every new DIN rail. In order for the subsequent rows of DIN rail modules to communicate with one another, only
interconnect the four wires of the bus and power supply from the previous row to the connection terminals.
The assembly process stays just as easy even if the installation grows.
What if the installation includes several cabinets?
• If the distance between the cabinets is less than 20 meters, they are treated as one single cabinet. There is no need for an
additional controller or power supply. Interconnect again the four wires of the bus and power supply.
• If the distance between the cabinets exceeds 20 meters, you use a new power supply for the second cabinet. In this case,
only the bus should be interconnected.
2.3 Cabling
Cabling inside the cabinet is kept to a minimum. All modules in one row are
interconnected via a sliding contact, which supplies power and provides bus
communication. Only interconnect the various rows via the rail coupler to the
four wires of the bus and power supply.
A two-wire bus cable provides power to the various control elements outside
the cabinet. The wiring diagram has a free topology, which means you are not
bound by a fixed cabling diagram. All controls are easily and quickly connected
thanks to the non-polarised cabling. Simply connect the two wires in the
terminals without any risk of a faulty connection.
The distance between the controller and the furthest point in the installation depends on the cross-sectional area of the cable:
• diameter: 0.8 mm (section: 0.50 mm²) } 250 m (e.g. SVV, JYSTY)
• diameter: 0.6 mm (section: 0.25 mm²) } 150 m (e.g. TPVF)
• diameter: 0.5 mm (section: 0.20 mm²) } 100 m (at least AWG24, e.g. UTP, FTP, STP)
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2.4 Wall-mounted printed circuit boards
Niko has a unique wall-mounted printed circuit board concept, which allows you to easily integrate controls into the
installation. Only one flush-mounting box is required at each control location. Being an installer, you only have to decide
between single or multiple wall-mounted printed circuit boards during the last stage of the project. This allows the resident
to delay the decision about the number of controls required at each location until the last stage as well. As needs change, the
installation can be adjusted to continue to suit the resident’s needs, by only selecting a different wall-mounted printed circuit
board and flush surround plate.
Only need one wall-mounted printed circuit board?
Choose between the traditional wall-mounted printed circuit board with connector and the wall-mounted printed circuit
board with bridge. The wall-mounted printed circuit board with bridge is ideal for use on very uneven walls or in situations
where you need to combine the control with functions other than those of Niko Home Control.
Prefer multiple wall-mounted printed circuit boards?
Even in this case, one flush-mounting box will suffice. Decide whether you prefer to work towards the bottom, top, left or
right from the flush-mounting box. Need more push buttons? The wall-mounted printed circuit board concept allows you to
add controls without the need for additional drilling or channelling work. You connect the installation cables onto the multiple
wall-mounted printed circuit board via a connection unit. You mount this connection unit anywhere on the wall-mounted
printed circuit board.
You mount the printed circuit boards onto the wall using screws or claws. You have to order a set of claws separately.
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2.5 Controls
Depending on the resident’s preference, Niko Home Control can be operated using push buttons (with or without display),
a touchscreen, a smartphone and/or a tablet.
2.5.1 Push buttons
The controls in the Niko Home Control installation follow the design of switch series Niko Pure, Niko Intense and Niko
Original. The push buttons are also available with LED to indicate the status of that particular control function. All controls can
be mounted onto a flush-mounting box using a wall-mounted printed circuit board.
Choose from the following options:
• lighting control
single, double, four-fold or six-fold
• dimming control
single or double
• push buttons for motor control
(e.g. roll-down shutters, curtains or sun blinds), single or double
• ventilation control
• intelligent push buttons with back-lit colour display:
- mood control: The resident creates different mood settings for different
occasions. Includes also the option of an automatic sensor-controlled
mood control.
- thermostat: The thermostat can be mounted in any room fitted with a
radiator, underfloor heating system, heating unit or cooling installation.
You will realise zone heating or cooling for up to 12 zones.
- eco-display: Depending on the installed measuring module (electricity
meter or pulse counter), the resident will be able to monitor his electricity
consumption and/or gas and water consumption. He presses the eco-button
to switch off all lights and connected circuits upon leaving the home. He will
also activate the presence simulation with a press of the specific button.
• wireless Easywave controls
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Recommended mounting height:
• standard controls: installation on a wall-mounted printed circuit board, 90 to 110 cm above floor level.
• intelligent controls with display: installation in a flush-mounting box, 120 to 150 cm above floor level.
Want to replace a double push button by a six-fold? Need an additional control unit or a new design? All this can be achieved
without any problems because of the assembly system is based on wall-mounted printed circuit boards. Also an indoor and/or
outdoor motion detector can be added to the installation at any time. Niko Home Control supplies power to these controls
via the two-wire connection. No additional module is required in the cabinet.
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2.5.2 Touchscreen
The Niko Home Control installation is conveniently operated
by the resident via the touchscreen. Through the user-friendly
interface he operates all functions within the home from one
central location. Switching/dimming lights, operating roll-down
shutters … The touchscreen also displays details about electricity,
gas and water consumption at any time. It will also be possible to
integrate access control thanks to touchscreen 2.
To connect the touchscreen, you fit the installation with the Niko Home Control IP interface. Similar to the controls, you
simply mount the screen onto only one flush-mounting box. Connect the touchscreen via one twisted pair cable (UTP, FTP
or STP) to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supply. Alternatively, you can add a separate 24 Vdc power supply to the
cabinet, in which case you will need a power supply cable (SVV, JYSTY, TPVF, UTP …) as well as a UTP/STP cable for data
communication. If you opt for a connection with one UTP/STP cable only, you will need less cabling and the installation process
will be quicker. It is recommended to mount the touchscreen at eye level and at a height of at least 150 cm above floor level.
This way, the screen can easily be viewed by all residents.
Sample wiring diagram: touchscreen
24 Vdc
550-00103
550-00020 550-00508
550-20100
340-00021
550-00130
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
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2.5.3 Smartphone and tablet
Smartphone- and tablet-controlled operation offers user-friendliness similar to the Niko Home Control touchscreen, and it
controls the same functions. Applications are available for smartphones and tablets using the iOS (iPhone and iPad) or Android
operating system.
If the resident would like to use all functionalities* offered by the smartphone and tablet application outside his home, you will
need to add the Niko Home Control gateway and IP interface to the electrical cabinet (see sample wiring diagram 1). The
gateway has a separate power supply and can be placed anywhere inside the electrical cabinet. This DIN rail module (8U) is
connected to the IP interface via an Ethernet cable equipped with an RJ45 connector. Furthermore, the gateway is connected
to the WiFi router via an Ethernet cable to establish an Internet connection. The resident simply needs to register on the portal
page of the remote control service to start operating his installation remotely.
If the resident wants to use this control only inside the home and within reach of the WiFi network, the Niko Home
Control IP interface will suffice to establish a connection between the smartphone and/or tablet and the WiFi router
(see sample wiring diagram 2).
One IP interface per installation will suffice for all IP applications that you will connect to the installation. At the same time, this
module also logs and records the data on energy consumption for future reference.
* With the exception of access control.
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Sample wiring diagram 1:
operating the installation from outside the home via the application
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
550-00020 550-00508
N
230 Vac
L
550-00580
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
Internet
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
Sample wiring diagram 2:
operating the installation from inside the home via the application
550-00020 550-00508
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP
or STP)
twisted
pair-kabel
(UTP, FTP of STP)
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP
or STP)
twisted
pair-kabel
(UTP, FTP of STP)
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Schematic installation diagram
bus
power
<20 m, to be considered as one cabinet
>20 m, new power supply to begin cabinet
supply
1
power supply (4U) 550-00010
2
controller (2U) 550-00001
3
IP interface (2U) 550-00508
4
measuring module (2U) 550-00801
5
pulse counter (2U) 550-00250
6
24 Vdc power supply (4U) 340-00021
7
PoE power supply 550-00501
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rail coupler (2U) 550-00020
9
6 connected circuits (4U) 550-00106
10
heating (4U) 550-00150
11
ventilation (2U) 550-00140
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2 dimmed circuits (4U) 550-00340
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3 connected circuits (2U) 550-00103
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3 digital inputs (2U) 550-00210
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3 roll-down shutters (4U) 550-00130
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RF interface Easywave (2U) 550-00610
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analogue sensor module (2U) 550-00230
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analogue control module 0-10 V (2U) 550-00240
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analogue control module 1-10 V (4U) 550-00241
20 gateway (8U) 550-00580
Layout of the cabinet:
- 1 rail coupler per DIN rail
- left to right assembly
- max. 12 modular products per DIN rail
24 Vdc
OR
550-00501
20
N
230 Vac
L
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home network (W)LAN
Two-wire, non-polarised
Free topology
motion detector
24 Vdc
twilight switch
motion detector
control
thermostat
control
Maximum distance to the power supply:
ø 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm2 (SVV)
250 m
ø 0.6 mm, 0.25 mm (TPVF)
150 m
ø 0.5 mm, 0.20 mm2 (UTP)
100 m
2
controls
control
eco-display
iPad
iP
15:44
bediening
wijzig
control
control
98%
salon
wijzig
control
smartphone
tablet
Specifying of the installation:
- per power supply (maximum 3): - maximum 24 modular Niko Home Control products inside the cabinet
- maximum 70 controls, including 20 with indication LED / motion detector /
thermostat / eco-display / mood control
- if an additional power supply or controller is provided, they will operate as a back-up
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
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3. The possibilities of Niko Home Control
3.1 Monitoring energy consumption
Saving energy in the home is becoming more important, though it may
not always be easy to achieve. Especially as energy is something we cannot
‘see’. Many people have no notion of the amount of energy daily consumed
in their home. They are only faced with the facts every time a new energy
bill arrives.
Think
• Very accurate meter readings give a clear insight into the energy consumption and the amount of energy
generated by solar panels. This ensures that energy is used more sensibly and that residents can reduce their
energy consumption by 5 to 15%. Monitoring energy consumption also helps to detect faults in the installation.
A sudden increase in energy consumption may indicate that a device is faulty or requires service. Detection of defects
also increases the overall sense of safety in the home.
• Simple and ultrareliable gas and water readings with pulse counts.
• Automatic programming of basic functions via the programming software.
• Simple and modular installation of measuring modules:
- The one-channel module logs the total consumption of a single-phase supply network (up to 63 A).
- The three-channel module logs the total consumption of a three-phase supply network 3N 400 Vac or partial
consumption (solar panels, specific circuits or a particular combination of circuits).
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• Both the touchscreen and smartphone/tablet display current and past electricity consumption, the difference
between daytime and nighttime rates, and a comparison between current and previous reference periods.
• Application for smartphones and tablets using the iOS (iPhone and iPad) or Android operating system.
Care
• The eco-display shows:
- the current and total energy consumption of the previous seven days, both in terms of cost and in absolute
figures. (standard)
- the stand-by power consumption: what is the consumption of the house whilst on standby? (standard)
- the amount of energy generated by solar panels as well as gas and water consumption. (optional)
• By simply pressing the eco-button, the resident switches off automatically all lights and socket outlets, or switches
the ventilation and heating to a lower setting. The reduction in consumption will be registered immediately.
• Thanks to the option of monitoring energy consumption from outside the home using the remote control
service, the resident will easily ensure that electricity, water or gas are not being used unnecessarily.
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Measuring electricity consumption and production
Niko Home Control measures both the electrical current and voltage. This is the only way to accurately assess how much
energy is consumed in the home. The measuring module is therefore fitted with a current clamp to register the current, and
with connection terminals to measure voltage:
• Attach the accompanying current clamp by clipping it around the conductor of the circuit to be measured.
• Use the connection terminals to establish a connection with the circuit to be measured.
Sample wiring diagram: single-phase connection
and pulse counter with gas and water meter connected
A
30°C
Qn2,5 m³/h
D 92
6.131.07
550-00020 550-00250 550-00801
L
N 230 Vac
030917
kWh
Caution
Caution
The current clamp and the connection
Only the data recorded by the meter of the energy supplier is
terminals should always be connected to
valid for billing purposes. In the event of variances between the
the same circuit.
data registered by the measuring module and the data registered
by the meter, only the data registered by the supplier shall be
considered valid.
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Required for measuring total consumption
and production
single-phase connection
single-phase connection with solar panels*
three-phase connection (3N 400 Vac)
three-phase connection (3N 400 Vac)
with single-phase solar panels
single-phase connection with three-phase solar panels
Electricity measuring
module with one channel
(550-00801)
Electricity measuring module
with three channels
(550-00803)
1
-
minimum 2
1
-
1
1
1
-
2
* In this case, use several measuring modules with one channel, or one measuring module with three channels.
It is also possible to measure the consumption in specific circuits. Install the required number of measuring modules as soon as
you know which circuits need measuring. A maximum of 20 circuits can be measured.
Measuring gas and water consumption
• Include a meter with pulse output.
• Connect the pulse output to the pulse counter.
Note: A maximum of three meters per pulse counter.
• Enter the scale factor and the unit of measurement of the pulses into the programming software (e.g. 1 pulse = 10 litres).
Niko Home Control can monitor gas and water consumption via a meter that provides a pulse output.
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Display of measuring data
The eco-display saves all the measuring data from the previous seven days. If the resident wishes to save these data for a longer
period of time, then you include a Niko Home Control IP interface to log the measuring data from the measuring modules
and the pulse counter. Every ten minutes, this interface will log the consumption for each channel. At any time, you will be able
to read the current consumption statistics, as this information is updated every three seconds.
The resident uses the energy software to back up the measuring data. Go to www.niko.eu for a free download of this
software (available for PC and Mac).
Sample wiring diagram: three-phase connection with solar panels,
1 circuit to be measured separately and 1 group of circuits
550-00020 550-00508
550-00803
550-00803
550-00103
16 A
N
L1
L2
L3
030917
20 A
16 A
20 A
kWh
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3.2 Lighting control
Every home deserves to be nicely lit. Having easy control over all the lights within the home from
a comfortable position is more of a necessity than a luxury. Lighting developments have also
brought new changes. Several types of new light sources have been introduced while traditional
incandescent lamps are disappearing. This has created a whole new range of possibilities in the
field of mood, colour and accent lighting for the home. Moreover, new light sources such as
these use much less energy than traditional bulbs. Niko Home Control operates the various light
sources in a user-friendly way and adjusts dimmable lighting.
Think
• Indication LEDs ensure that the resident easily finds the control in the dark, and show whether any of the lights have
been left on.
• The resident can switch socket outlets, thus providing comfort, extra safety (especially with children around) and
reduced consumption.
• Modular installation:
- Specifying: three- or six-fold switching module.
- Two circuits dimmable per dim module.
• A simple, quick and orderly installation process:
- Dimmer and dimming control in one module.
- By using a sliding contact, you do not need to interconnect the bus via cables.
- If the cabinet does not include a terminal block, you connect the neutral to the modules via terminals.
- Ultracompact modules require minimal space in the cabinet.
- On the six-fold switching module, the contact points are interconnected in groups of three on the fuse side.
• Long lifespan as a result of the innovating and patented technology used in the dim and switching module.
Love
• User-friendly operation:
- push buttons;
- mood control with display;
- automatic operation via the motion detector;
- central operation via the touchscreen;
- smartphone and tablet, also outside the home;
- automatic control using analogue or digital sensors.
• The resident dims any light with the press of a button or by using a light-specific dimming control with which
he saves personal settings.
• Compact controls (up to six-fold) require minimal space on the wall.
• Wireless Easywave controls where drilling or channelling work is not possible or not desirable.
• With the user software, the resident easily adjusts the dimming level in a mood and the time automation.
Care
• Effortless connection and dimming of halogen lamps, incandescent lamp, energy-saving LED lamps and
fluorescent lamps.
• Ultralow energy consumption due to the bistable relays in the switching modules.
• Already left and unsure whether the lights have been turned off at home? Even while away from home, the resident
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can check whether the lights have been turned off.
Switching light circuits and socket outlets
Every contact in the switching module switches a maximum of 16 A if the load is purely ohmic. Check the table below to find
out the maximum load for each type of lighting.
Type of lighting
Maximum rms current
incandescent lamps, 230 V halogen lamps (ohmic load)
16 A
low-voltage halogen lamps with ferromagnetic or electronic transformer
10 A
fluorescent lamps, non-compensated or serial-compensated
10 A
fluorescent lamps, parallel compensated
6A
economy lamps (CFLi), LED lamps and HF fluo
(lighting with electronic control gear – ECG)
3A
Important points:
• Total load on a module should not exceed 32 A.
• Do not switch different phases on the same module.
• Provide a 16 A fuse for the outlet circuit when switching socket outlets.
Dimming lights
The universal dim module is a DIN rail module with two channels for dimming lights from 10 to 400 VA (at 45°C) or 500 VA
(at 35°C) per channel. You set the minimum level and the type of lighting using the DIP switches and potentiometer on the front
of the module.
The resident dims the following light sources using the dim module:
• incandescent lamps;
• 230 V halogen lamps;
• 12 V halogen lamps with ferromagnetic transformer;
• 12 V halogen lamps with electronic transformer;
• dimmable LED lamps or LED fittings;
• dimmable economy lamps (CFLi).
Analogue control modules 0-10 V and 1-10 V allow residents to control high-power dimmers and electronic control gear for
dimming fluorescent lamps and LED strips.
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Sample wiring diagram: 5 connected light circuits,
3 switched socket outlets and 2 dimmed light circuits
320-00101
550-00020
550-00106
16 A
L
N 230 Vac
22
550-00103
16 A
550-00340
Sample wiring diagram: 3 dimmers (0-10 V)
DIM
0-10 V
DIM
0-10 V
DIM
0-10 V
550-00240
Sample wiring diagram: 3 dimmers (1-10 V)
550-00241
1-10 V
1-10 V
1-10 V
16 A
L
N
230 Vac
or SELV circuit, 12 Vdc/24 Vdc
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3.3 HVAC control
3.3.1 Ventilation control
A ventilation system will help maintain a healthy climate within the home and reduce the loss of energy compared to traditional
windows that open. Unfortunately, even ventilation systems create energy loss. By extracting hot air, part of the heating capacity
is lost. In new homes, this translates into a heat loss of 20 to 25%. Heat loss during ventilation and electricity consumption are
some of the main reasons why you should opt for smart ventilation control. This way, the home will only be ventilated when
required, without unnecessarily wasting energy.
Think
• Easy installation:
- Same connection as the traditional three-way switch.
- Only one module required for the operation of several types of ventilation (two- or three-wired).
- Suitable for whole house ventilation systems (mechanical extract ventilation or mechanical supply and extract
ventilation with heat recovery).
- Ventilation control via NO contacts without complex integration.
- Control logic located inside the module and software.
Love
• Living more comfortably:
- Is the bathroom in use or are the lights above the kitchen counter switched on? Then the ventilation system will
automatically and temporarily switch to a higher setting.
- The resident enters his personal preferences in the user-friendly ventilation control. All settings are
LED‑indicated so the resident always ‘sees’ at which setting the ventilation system operates.
• With the remote control service, the resident also adjusts the ventilation setting from outside the home.
This way, he ensures that the settings for the ventilation, sun blinds and air conditioning are perfectly matched.
Care
• Niko Home Control and the ventilation control system help the resident save energy. The ventilation function
automatically switches to a lower setting when the resident leaves his home. Upon his arrival back home, the
ventilation function automatically returns to the resident’s personal setting. This reduces the loss of hot air, whilst at
the same time, less energy is being used by the ventilation motor and a healthy indoor climate is created.
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Niko Home Control includes a ventilation module in the cabinet
Sample wiring diagram:
ventilation control
that takes over the function of the three-way switch (in a traditional
installation) and controls the ventilation system.
The ventilation unit will be operated via a two-wire or three-wire
control. Check the manual of the ventilation unit for the correct
operating instructions.
• With a two-wire control, you connect the common (from the
COMMON
HIGH
MID
LOW
Ventilation
unit
ventilation unit) in between two control wires. If no control wire is
selected, the ventilation system will function at the lowest setting.*
• With a three-wire control, you connect the common (from the
ventilation unit) in between three control wires. Each control wire
represents a certain setting.
Ventilation setting
550-00020 550-00140
Three-wire
Two-wire
low
contact 1
*
normal
contact 2
contact 2
high
contact 3
contact 3
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MADE © Liesbet Goetschalckx
3.3.2 Heating control
A living room is used at different times of the day than a kitchen or bathroom. Children use their
bedroom as a place to play or study after school. Not all rooms within the home need heating at
the same time. Niko Home Control offers a comfortable and energy-efficient solution.
Think
• Easy installation:
- Zone control and heating system control via NO contacts without complex integration.
- Control logic located inside the module and software.
- Energy-saving logic can be easily added via the programming software.
• You can apply the same logic also to the cooling system. The thermostats can be set to the cooling or
heating function.
• Modular installation:
- One module controls four zones.
- Extra modules can be added easily.
Love
• Comfortable zone-based adjustments.
• Choice between different programs that the resident adapts according to his needs.
• User-friendly thermostat.
• Automatic heating control: no need for the resident to go around the house to turn on or off thermostatic taps.
• Increased daily comfort thanks to the remote control service: with one touch of his smartphone or tablet, the
resident already switches the heating to a higher setting before leaving work. This way, he will never come home to
a cold house.
Care
• The heating control function of Niko Home Control offers an energy-saving solution:
- Zones are not heated unnecessarily.
- Upon arrival back home, the rooms of your choice are already preheated using the eco-setting.
- The heating system switches to the eco-setting when the resident leaves the home or goes to bed.
- The heating system is turned off, for instance, when one of the windows is opened.
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Zone heating with hydraulic system
What does Niko Home Control do to achieve zone heating?
Modern boilers are fitted with several intelligent controls to establish a heating line that takes into account the outside
temperature, the running of the circulation pump after the heating process has been completed … Niko Home Control is
not meant to change these functions. Manufacturers of boiler systems do know what is best and how certain functions should
be controlled.
Niko Home Control adjusts the heat supply to each individual zone and notifies the boiler when more heating is required
in one or several zones. This is possible in modern boilers by using the dedicated contact input.
How does Niko Home Control adjust the temperature in all the different zones?
The Niko Home Control thermostat determines whether a certain room requires heating or cooling. An electronic valve
adjusts the supply fed to that room. You mount this electronic valve onto a manifold or radiator.
The most commonly used electronic valves are ‘on/off’ valves with control voltage (230 V) or low voltage (24 V or 12 V). After
the electronic valve has been activated, it takes 30 to 40 seconds for the throughput to start. After approximately two to three
minutes, the electronic valve will be entirely opened or closed.
The heating and cooling module of Niko Home Control take into consideration the response time of the electronic valve and
the running of the heating system after the heating process has been completed.
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Connecting the heating control unit to the heating system
3 options:
1.The heating system controls the heating unit whenever heating is required.
The heating system can be controlled via the dedicated contact input in addition to its own thermostat. Connect the
Niko Home Control HC contact to this contact input.
When more heat is required, the Niko Home Control HC contact closes. This informs the boiler that the water needs to
be heated. As soon as the contact opens, the boiler knows that heating is no longer required. The boiler will then initiate its
own procedure to close down, which includes letting the circulation pump run for a few minutes to reduce the heat within
the boiler.
The heating unit maintains its modular capacity because the boiler adjusts its water temperature based on the outside
temperature and the return temperature of the water.
Sample wiring diagram: installation with boiler
*
heating unit
*
underfloor heating
*
*
manifold
radiator
*
*
*
*
boiler contact
OR
*
electronic valve
mixed circuit *
mixed circuit *
bypass
* to be supplied by the heating installer
550-00020
L
N
30
550-00150
or SELV circuit, 12 Vdc/24 Vdc
*
2. Niko Home Control controls the circulation pump in an installation including a hot water reservoir.
In installations like these, the boiler or hot water pump maintains a certain temperature for the water. Niko Home Control
controls the circulation of the water whenever heating is required in one or several zones. The heating unit maintains its
modular capacity because the boiler adjusts its water temperature based on the outside temperature and the temperature
of the water in the hot water reservoir. If no heating is required in the summer months, simply deactivate the hot water
reservoir as it no longer needs to keep hot water at all times.
3.Zone heating using electric heating
The heating module of Niko Home Control allows you to control electric heating systems as well. In this case, the HC
contact will not be used.
Caution
Caution
Use an external relay contact for larger heating units.
Sample wiring diagram: installation with hot water
reservoir and circulation pump
Sample wiring diagram: installation with hot water reservoir and circulation pump
heating unit
*
*
*
*
solar panel
underfloor heating
*
*
*
*
manifold
*
electronic valve
*
circulation pump
hot water reservoir
* to be supplied by the heating installer
550-00020
L
N
550-00150
or SELV circuit, 12 Vdc/24 Vdc
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3.3.3 Air conditioning control
In addition to ventilation and heating, the Niko Home Control installation now also controls
VRV, VRF and multi-split air conditioning systems (HVAC systems). With the HVAC interface,
you will connect Niko Home Control to most of the existing HVAC installations. The resident
controls the temperature in each room using the HVAC thermostat. The integration of the air
conditioning control provides a comfortable and energy-efficient solution for the resident.
Think
• The HVAC interface (CoolMaster) is available in different versions according to the type of HVAC system:
see www.niko.eu (under Applications > Niko Home Control) for more information about the supported
HVAC systems.
• Comfortable control (cooling and heating) per zone via the HVAC thermostat, the touchscreen and a
smartphone/tablet.
• The installation controls a maximum of 12 zones and 8 indoor units per zone/HVAC thermostat.
Love
• Increased user comfort and ease-of-operation thanks to:
- the HVAC thermostat in the same design as the existing Niko push buttons with display;
- the Niko Home Control touchscreen;
- the smartphone and tablet application (iOS and Android).
• Choice between different programs that the resident adapts according to his needs.
• The air conditioning control can also be integrated into the mood settings.
• The HVAC function of Niko Home Control replaces the separate controls of the HVAC installations.
The resident does not need to run around to each of the indoor units with its specific remote control.
Care
• The HVAC control of Niko Home Control offers an energy-saving solution:
- Zones are not cooled down unnecessarily.
- The cooling system switches to the eco-setting when the resident leaves the home or goes to bed. This way,
he saves energy without sacrificing comfort.
- With the preprogrammed minimum and maximum temperatures in the protect mode, the resident protects his
home from extremely high or extremely low temperatures during extended absences.
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Sample wiring diagram: cabling in two electrical cabinets
Electrical cabinet 1
HVAC-thermostat
N
L 230 Vac
N
L 230 Vac
Electrical cabinet 2
RS232-USB
HVAC bus
N
L 230 Vac
twisted pair cable
(UTP, FTP or STP)
Internet
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3.4 Motor control of roll-down shutters, sun blinds and curtains
These days, many houses are fitted with motorised roll-down shutters, sun blinds or curtains. At night, roll-down shutters
provide protection and a feeling of security, whilst keeping out unwanted sunlight during the day. Sun blinds help maintain
a comfortable temperature inside the home and help reduce glaring sunlight. These features are useful, but they require a
lot of running back and forth each day. Niko Home Control lets the resident close the roll-down shutters automatically at night
while he is away, or roll down the sun blinds automatically when needed. Once again, Niko Home Control addresses the
resident’s needs.
Think
• Sense of security:
- Even when the resident is not at home, the roll-down shutters will be closed automatically or the curtains will
close, at whichever time and for however long he wants.
- Indication LEDs ensure that the resident easily finds the control in the dark.
• Modular installation:
- Specifying made ultrasimple: one module controls up to three motors.
• A simple, quick and orderly installation process:
- By using a sliding contact, you do not need to interconnect the bus via cables.
- If the cabinet does not include a terminal block, you connect the neutral to the modules via terminals.
- Ultracompact modules require minimal space in the cabinet.
- Operation mode programmable via the programming software: preference settings, run times to open and
close …
Love
• User-friendly and comfortable operation:
- push buttons;
- automatic operation based on calendar settings and heat sensors: maximum enjoyment of the warmth of the sun;
- central operation via the touchscreen;
- smartphone and tablet, also outside the home;
- personal settings possible, e.g. when watching television.
• Compact controls require minimal space and follow the design of other Niko switching materials.
• With the remote control service, the resident also adjusts the sun blind setting from outside the home. This way,
he ensures that the settings for the ventilation, sun blinds and air conditioning are perfectly matched.
Care
• Automatic operation of sun blinds eliminates the need to run an air conditioning system which waste energy. As
soon as the heat reaches a certain temperature, the sun blinds are closed, even when no one is at home at the time,
thus guaranteeing reduced energy consumption and cooler temperatures inside the home.
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Sample wiring diagram:
control of 230 V motors for roll-down shutters or sun blinds
550-00020
550-00103
550-00130
16 A
L
N 230 Vac
Caution
• Do not connect different phases to the same module.
• Do not switch different voltage levels on the same module.
• Each channel has a maximum capacity of 6 A.
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3.5 Control of venetian blinds and vertical blinds
Venetian blinds and vertical blinds offer privacy and keep out unwanted sunlight. Niko Home Control makes it user-friendlier
to operate these blinds. The operation runs automatically, even when the resident is not at home. This energy-efficient solution
ensures that indoor temperatures are kept within limits.
Think
• Indication LEDs ensure that the resident easily finds the control in the dark.
• Modular installation:
- Specifying made ultrasimple: one module controls up to three venetian blinds or vertical blinds.
• A simple, quick and orderly installation process:
- By using a sliding contact, you do not need to interconnect the bus via cables.
- You select the control logic via the software.
- Ultracompact modules require minimal space in the cabinet.
- Venetian blinds/vertical blinds and motors are controlled via the same module.
- Operation mode programmable via the programming software: preference settings, run times to open
and close …
Love
• User-friendly and comfortable operation:
- push buttons;
- automatic operation based on calendar settings and heat sensor;
- central operation via the touchscreen;
- smartphone and tablet, also outside the home.
• Compact controls require minimal space and follow the design of other Niko switching materials.
• With the remote control service, the resident also adjusts the setting for venetian blinds or vertical blinds
from outside the home. This way, he ensures that the settings for the ventilation, venetian/vertical blinds and air
conditioning are perfectly matched.
Care
• Automatic operation of venetian blinds or vertical blinds eliminates the need to run an air conditioning system
which waste energy. As soon as the heat reaches a certain temperature, the venetian blinds or vertical blinds are
closed, even when no one is at home at the time, thus guaranteeing cooler temperatures inside the home upon
arrival back home.
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A motor for operating venetian
Sample wiring diagram: motor control
of venetian blinds and vertical blinds
blinds and vertical blinds
A 230 Vac or 24 Vdc motor
operates the venetian blinds or
vertical blinds. 230 Vac operation
works the same as roll-down
shutter operation. For 24 Vdc
operation, you need two switching
contacts for each venetian blind
or vertical blind. These contacts
are available from the supplier.
Position adjustment of venetian
blinds or vertical blinds
You tilt or turn venetian blinds or
vertical blinds in several different
positions to let in or keep out the
desired amount of light.
Two operation modes for venetian
blinds or vertical blinds:
• stepping mode for brief tilting
550-00020
550-00103
or turning time;
• standard roll-down shutter
550-00130
24 Vdc
MOTOR
POWER SUPPLY
control with longer tilting or
turning time.
Use the programming software
to set the operation mode. The
16 A
L
N 230 Vac
motor module is able to generate
very brief pulses (minimum 40 ms)
to allow for accurate control
adjustment.
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3.6 Security
The resident feels safe and secure in his own home. Yet, unfortunately, there are still many things that can potentially go wrong.
In case of fire, he wants to get out of the house as soon as possible. Or, after having unwanted trespassers on the premises,
the feeling of security can be difficult to recover. Niko Home Control helps the resident maintain his feeling of security without
having to go through an experience like that.
Think
• With presence simulation, it looks as though there is always someone home: the lights will switch on intermittently
in the house when it is dark outside, the roll-down shutters will go up or down automatically …
• By way of a connection with the emergency centre, the lights will flicker together with the indoor siren.
• Motion detectors not only automatically control the lighting, they can also activate the indoor siren when there is
no one home.
• What if the resident hears something suspicious at night? Using a panic button in the bedroom, he switches on all
the garden lighting.
• With orientation lighting in the corridor or on the stairs, the resident walks where he needs to at night without
having to switch on the light.
• A smoke detector detects fire: the lighting switches on and the roll-down shutters raise so the resident quickly
makes his way outside.
• Connection to an external video unit: the resident decides for himself who he lets in.
• Sun blinds will be operated automatically based on the sunlight, wind and temperature measured.
• Simple installation:
- Convenient programming due to the naming of sensors using the programming software.
• Modular installation:
- Maximum of three sensors per module.
- Simple addition of extra modules.
Love
• When leaving the home, the resident activates the presence simulation with the same button with which the
eco-setting is activated.
• Remote control service. On holiday or out for an evening? With one touch of his smartphone or tablet:
- the resident checks his gas, water and electricity consumption.
- he checks whether he forgot to switch off any devices and then switches them off, if necessary.
- he operates the roll-down shutters or activates the presence simulation.
- he sees where and when there was motion in the house.
- he monitors whether his security installation has recorded an alarm (e.g. a garage door that is not closed or the
detection of motion in the living room).
Care
• Via a program, the resident chooses to use only the energy-efficient lighting in the presence simulation.
• With the ‘all off’ button, the resident switches off, all at once, all devices that do not need to remain on when
leaving the home.
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With the digital potential-free sensor module, you connect a maximum of three sensors via an NO contact or an NPN
transistor output. The module has a common (common terminal) to which you connect the earth of the sensors.
The analogue sensor module allows you to connect up to three external analogue sensors to the Niko Home Control
installation.
Sample wiring diagram: sensors, connected directly
to the bus or connected via a sensor module
550-20200
ALARM
350-10032
... °C
SENSOR
... %
RH
550-00020 550-00210 550-00230 550-00103
Caution
Always use sensors that are suitable for applications with a safety extra-low voltage (SELV).
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3.7 Access control
Residents like to decide who they let in without having to run to the door and/or gate. The external video unit, available
with one, two or four touch buttons, offers the solution. Depending on the version one to four zones can be called. With a
smartphone or tablet, even more users will have control over the access door and/or gate. Examples of the usual applications:
• doctors, dentists, physical therapists … with a private practice at home;
• shopkeepers who live above the shop;
• parents and children in a duplex home;
• a landlord with rooms to let in his own home;
• father, mother and children who each want their own bell.
Think
• Easy installation:
- You only need one Ethernet cable.
- You install a gateway and an IP interface in the electrical cabinet.
- The control logic is located in the gateway: just add up the time you save during programming.
- The Niko Home Control modules control extra actions, such as electric door locks.
Love
• Enormous user comfort:
- The resident opens the door and/or gate using the touchscreen 2, the Niko Home Control application or even a
standard Niko Home Control control.
- Flexible control via touchscreen, smartphone or tablet.
- The camera automatically makes a video recording of everyone who calls at the door and/or gate. This way, the
resident can consult the missed calls on the touchscreen 2 or via the application.
• Extremely user-friendly:
- The access control is completely integrated into Niko Home Control.
- A logical user interface makes life very easy for the resident. Using the ‘access control’ tab, he speaks to the visitor,
lets the visitor in, adjusts the speaker volume, opens the door and/or gate …
• Contemporary design:
- The external video unit fits in seamlessly with Niko Home Control.
- The design is minimalistic, sleek and modern.
- A simple, refined shape with flat touch buttons which forms one unit with the front plate.
Care
•The resident opens the door and/or gate from any room in the house using the Niko Home Control application.
He does not have to let any door and/or gate stand open until the visitor is inside.
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Design depending on the user
The external unit is equipped with an HD camera with a viewing angle of 130°. Using the full-duplex speech connection,
which allows simultaneous speech traffic in two directions, the residents and visitors speak to one another without interruptions.
The built-in microphone reduces disruptive background noises, such as traffic from a busy street, to a minimum.
The touch buttons (piezo buttons) even react to fingers wearing gloves. Vandalism, damage and wear, as with old push buttons,
belong to the past. After the visitor rings the bell, he hears an on-hold music while he waits. This way, the visitor knows that the
door call was registered.
Sample wiring diagram: external video
unit with single touch button
How to connect?
You connect the external unit and the gateway at all points with a twisted pair cable (UTP, FTP or STP) and RJ45
connectors:
• from the external unit to the Power over Ethernet power supply (PoE);
• from the Power over Ethernet power supply (PoE) to an Ethernet switch or a WiFi router;
• from a WiFi router or Ethernet switch to the gateway.
In the external unit itself, you place the wires from the cable into the plug-in terminals.
The gateway assumes the function of an SIP server and knows to where it must send the incoming call:
• either to the touchscreen 2, via the cable.
• or to the application on a smartphone or tablet, via WiFi.
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4. Why Niko Home Control?
Below is a summary of the main reasons why installers and builders/renovators choose Niko Home Control.
Niko Home Control for installers
Niko Home Control focuses on the resident’s needs. By choosing a Niko Home Control installation, the installer has all the
tools necessary to meet the builder’s/renovator’s needs. Niko Home Control can be easily and quickly installed and tailored to
suit each installation. Its programming software is very intuitive and includes many preprogrammed logical functions.
Niko Home Control offers great added value and greater returns to the installer without extra work or difficulties.
The Niko Home Control installation
• Boxes containing bus wiring to which you only assign the functionality and the number of controls after installation.
• Less expensive and two-wire non-polarised cabling to all controls.
• Free topology with standard wiring, such as SVV or JYSTY, UTP, STP, TPVF …
• Less cabling: interconnect all control points.
• Neatly arranged set-up requires minimal space in the cabinet.
• Minimal cabling in the cabinet, because modules are connected via a unique sliding contact.
• Minimal programming required: each function has a dedicated module.
• Components with exceptionally low energy consumption.
• Minimal heat dissipation in the electrical cabinet, giving the modules an ultralong lifespan.
Easy and very quick installation process
• Simple connection via two-wire non-polarised cabling.
• Laying several cables and channelling them upward is not necessary.
• Touchscreen connection only requires one wire.
• Wall-mounted printed circuit board concept: only one flush-mounting box, even for multiple controls.
• Possibility to add wireless Easywave controls.
User-friendly programming
• Graphical visualisation of the installation via the programming software.
• Floor plan can be loaded or drawn in the software.
• Programming back-up stored within the installation.
• Changing or adding functions is quick and easy.
• Using the user software, the resident can still finetune the dimming and roll-down shutter level in a mood, the name of
locations and actions on the touchscreen and the time automations.
An electrical installation that is ready for the future
The modern home is unimaginable without comfort, security and flexibility. Security and energy standards are constantly
changing. Niko Home Control is an intelligent installation that controls all electrical functions in a home and that evolves along
with the resident’s changing needs. If his family situation changes or he wants increased comfort in a later phase of his life? A
simple basic installation is easily expanded at any time in the future, without a problem and according to the resident’s wishes
and budget. And with the remote control service, he has also complete control over his home via his smartphone or tablet,
even while away from home.
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6 reasons why builders/renovators choose Niko Home Control!
Why do consumers prefer Niko Home Control?
International consumer research revealed that people want a user-friendly electrical installation with energy-saving capabilities
that also increases comfort and creates a greater sense of security in the home. Feeling at home is something everybody wants
– whether young or old, no matter where he lives. Niko Home Control offers the resident the opportunity to have full control
over his electrical installation himself. With his smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world, thanks to the remote control
service.
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1.User-friendliness
• Easy-to-use and intuitive control:
- via push buttons, display, touchscreen, smartphone and tablet;
- every function in the home is assigned a specific push button or symbol: the building supervisor sees which push
button is operating which light, which mood or which roll-down shutter.
• Niko Home Control
- operates all functions at home, such as lighting, ventilation, heating, roll-down shutters, motion detectors …
- also switches and dims new energy-saving lamp types, such as dimmable economy, LED and fluorescent lamps.
• Low-threshold, flexible installation.
• The resident maintains maximum control because he can set programs and preferences without training (e.g. how long
the garage or driveway lights should stay lit after leaving the home).
• Compact Niko Home Control modules only require minimal space in the cabinet.
• Via the remote control service, the resident even operates his electrical installation when he is away from home with his
tablet and smartphone.
• The resident quickly changes moods, name designations and time automations himself with the user software.
2.Energy efficiency
• Niko Home Control measures the energy consumption and production of the home:
- energy-saving features such as zone heating, ventilation and display of the consumption;
- provides insight into the resident’s energy consumption at any time (electricity, gas and water);
- promotes active energy savings and helps prevent energy wastage.
• The installation itself uses a minimal amount of energy.
• With only one press of the button, the resident switches off the lighting and switched socket outlets when leaving the
home. The heating and ventilation system will switch to the eco-setting.
• Even while away on holiday, during an evening out or from the office, the resident can actively monitor the energy
consumption. With the remote control service, he switches off the devices that do not need to remain on.
3.Increased security
• Niko Home Control integrates several security functions, such as presence simulation, motion detection, a burglar
alarm, a panic button, connection with door and window contacts, access control …
• The risk of fire or overheating is reduced by switching socket outlets.
• Monitor and safeguard the home’s security remotely with the remote control service.
4.Modular installation
Based on his needs, budget and phase of life, the building supervisor decides himself whether or not to include certain
functions in the installation: energy consumption monitoring, lighting control, heating, ventilation, opening the front door
from his bed …
5.Budget-friendliness
Great added value for a limited additional cost to the construction project.
6.Timeless design
The controls are available in any Niko finish. Also the Niko Home Control touchscreen follows the same design. This way,
the building supervisor selects a design that fits his taste, his home and his budget.
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5. Training
Niko Home Control
Live it, love it
Become a Niko Home Control expert
With Niko Home Control you will give your clients the intelligent home they are looking for. While we were developing the
new electrical installation, their wishes and needs were our main focus. But we also took the installer into account. That is why
we made it as easy as possible to install, program, adjust and expand Niko Home Control.
Our Niko Home Control training courses give you, the installer, an extra boost. We transform you into an expert who will
deliver an installation to his clients that has been completely customised to fit their needs. And that is why our training courses
are free of charge. You are not alone – more than 2000 of your colleague installers have already taken a course.
Niko Home Control in practice
Our trainers familiarise you with Niko Home Control down to the smallest details. We offer you two different practiceoriented training courses.
In the Niko Home Control Introduction course, you become acquainted with Niko Home Control. You study the following
subjects in depth:
• the installation from A to Z;
• the ease-of-use and ease-of-installation;
• the central operation;
• the energy efficiency.
The Niko Home Control Customer-oriented working course centers on creativity. Here you learn to utilize all possibilities of
the new electrical installation:
• touchscreen;
• smartphone
• heating, ventilation and cooling.
Hands-on practice in small groups
Niko Home Control training courses are held for small groups with a maximum of 10 participants. This allows us to address
your personal questions in extensive detail. You learn from each other and come up with new ideas. With a training kit and a
computer, you put everything you learn immediately into practice during the training course.
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Practical information
The training courses will be offered via the local distributors. Check www.niko.eu. There you will find all course dates, the
number of available places and a detailed course programme.
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6. Discover Niko Home Control online
Niko Home Control is available from the wholesaler. You will also find more information about the new electrical installation
on our website. Here you request a price estimate based on a floor plan or a quotation for a traditional installation, so you
immediately know what the extra costs are, and you can provide your customer with correct and detailed information. You can
also download our brochures or have them sent to you free of charge via post.
my Niko
For you, my Niko is the place to be:
• Receive information specifically tailored to you: training courses, events, commercial campaigns and handy tips.
• Consult your personal Niko quotations.
• Find all information about our training courses.
• Keep your personal details up-to-date.
www.niko.eu/nlbe/niko/myniko
Niko Partner Program
At Niko, installers get a head start. Take a Niko Home Control training course and register for the Niko Partner Program.
Your benefits?
• We promote you as an authorised Niko Home Control installer.
• As a partner, you will be among the first to be informed of new products.
• And, with each installation, you save points for nice gifts from our online shop.
www.nikopartnerprogram.eu
Quickly go to www.niko.eu!
Haven’t you found what you are looking for straightaway?
Then contact your regional Niko representative.
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Niko is the Belgian market leader in solutions for switching material,
access control, lighting control and home automation. These solutions
are manufactured at our headquarters in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium). By
continually investing in research and development, we offer high-quality
products through an environmentally-friendly production process. In
line with our design philosophy, we strive to bring innovative,
aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly products on the market. As our
company continues to grow, it currently employs more than 630 people
and generates an annual turnover of more than 125 million euros. We
operate from several offices throughout Europe, in Belgium, France, the
Netherlands, Slovakia and Denmark.
Niko nv
Industriepark West 40
BE-9100 Sint-Niklaas
sales@niko.be
tel. +32 3 778 90 00
www.niko.eu
PF-367-11
fax +32 3 777 71 20