4-button Niko switch

• Function description

  The smart switch SWC04 in the Niko version contains 4 push buttons, each with an adjustable RGB LED, and is mounted in a Niko® 45x45 mounting frame with detachable claws. It is optionally finished with interchangeable Niko® keys in white SWC04/101 (101-40150) or anthracite SWC04/122 (122-40150), or only as a base SWC04/NNB, allowing for a custom finish in a preferred color (xxx-40150). Each SWC04/xxx is equipped with a bus connector with a detachable flexible connection cord. The two-wire bus connected to the bus connector provides the smart switch with power supply and control. For the connection, the polarity of the bus does not play a role. One push button can control 1 assigned I/O, 2 scenes (long and short press) or up to 20 scenes via sequencer mode. When both left or both right buttons are pressed simultaneously, a second page becomes visible featuring four more push buttons. In total, one SWC04 can control 8 regular I/Os, 16 scenes, and through the sequencer, 8 times 20 scenes. The SWC04, like every Qbus module, has a unique serial number that is entered during configuration in the configuration software System Manager III. All programmed data remain internally stored in permanent memory. Through the Qbus configuration software (System Manager), an I/O or a scene can be assigned to a push button. During installation, ensure that the serial number is upright (thus readable), so that push button 1 is the top left button. If the same assigned I/O is assigned to different push buttons on the same switch, these buttons will operate as if they are connected in parallel. Each LED provides feedback on the status of the assigned I/O assigned to that button. When the assigned I/O is not active, the LED will glow dimly (or not at all); this can be determined in the Qbus configuration software. The LED color, brightness, and whether the LEDs on the switch's second page blink can also be set via the software. The switch can also interactively provide feedback on a specific event. Both the function of the push buttons and the color of the LEDs can temporarily change. For example, the LEDs can flash red, and all buttons become inoperable in the case of a burglary alarm, the LEDs flash when the doorbell rings, etc.

• Technical specifications

  General Specifications: 

  • Power supply: bus connection
  • Maximum humidity: 93%, no moisture condensation
  • Qbus Bus: 13.8Vdc - 18Vdc extra-low safety voltage
  • Peak load: 8mA at nominal voltage 13.8V.
  • Max. installation height: 2,000 meters above sea level
  • Replaceable Niko® buttons 101-40150 / 122-40150

  Functions:

  4 push buttons and 4 RGB LEDs (8 I/Os via 2nd page).

  • Directly connectable to the two-wire bus, no polarity.

  Physical Specifications:

  • Housing: Plastic
  • Protection degree: IP20, EN 60529
  • Installation: direct on the bus
  • Dimensions (HxW): 71mm x 73mm
  • Weight: approximately 0.058 kg

  Electrical Safety:

  • Qbus Bus: 13.8Vdc - 18Vdc extra-low safety voltage
  • In accordance with EN 60950 – 1:2006

  CE:

  • In compliance with EMC and low voltage regulations. The module complies with HBES – EN50090-2-2 and EN60950 – 1: 2006.
• Sizing
• Explanation of symbols

  Equipment where protection against the risk of electric contact is not only based on basic insulation but also on additional protection such as double insulation or reinforced insulation. There is no possibility for grounding.

   

  Before connecting the device, it is mandatory to read the manual of the respective product. ISO7000-0434

  Power supply connection (230V) to the power supply connector. IEC 60417-5036

  CE conformity. All declarations of conformity are available upon request.

• Warranty provision

  Standard Warranty Period: 2 years from delivery date.

  The warranty is no longer valid if the module has been opened! 

  Defective modules should be sent without seal along with a description of the defect to our service department:

  QBUS N.V.

  Joseph Cardijnstraat 19

  9420 Erpe-Mere

  Belgium

  T +32 53 60 72 10

  F +32 53 60 72 19

  Email: support@qbus.be

   

General

• Safety regulations

  Read the full manual before installing and activating the module.

  WARNING

  • The smart switch must be installed, started up, and maintained by a certified electrical installer in accordance with the applicable legal regulations of the country.
  • The smart switch can be used for permanent installation in dry locations within indoor flush-mounted frames.
  • The smart switch must not be installed together with 230V modules in the same flush-mounted box.
  • The switch must not be opened or tampered with. The warranty will be voided if the switch is opened!

Installation and wiring

• Installation

  Install the switch in a flush-mounted box and secure it by tightening the claws or using screws in the designated openings.
• Power supply

  Connect the bus cable to the back of the SWC04

• Bus connection

  It is recommended to use the Qbus cable or any other cable with a minimum of 2 conductors of 1mm² as the bus cable. The green shielded EIB cable can also be used if the conductors are paired to achieve a minimum cross-section of 2 x 1mm².

• 2nd page

  Press buttons 1 and 2 (top left and bottom left) or 3 and 4 (top right and bottom right) simultaneously. Page switching is indicated by flashing LEDs. A different color of the LEDs (set via the configuration software) displays the active page. The switch automatically returns to the first page after a few seconds of inactivity on the second page.

• Basic settings

  The switch is essentially the user interface of the system. As with a conventional switch, its operation is very simple.
  Each switch can perform 4 + 4, so a maximum of 8 operations. These operations are simple toggles (ON/OFF), dimming, scene recall, central commands, and anything the system can handle.

  (PS.: This is also limited to 8 for the SWC06/YNB variants. An intelligent switch with 5 keys on the first page can use an additional 3 keys on the second page, and one with 6 keys on the first page can use an additional 2 keys on the second page.)

  
  To program a switch, follow this procedure:

  When you have entered the serial number of a switch as mentionedin our knowledge center, you will see the following screen appear:

  It is important that you set the correct type for the Tastu switches. In the drop-down list you can choose from SWC01/G, SWC02/G, SWC04/G or, if equipped with a temperature sensor, SWC02T/G or SWC04T/G

  The screen above is the programming screen of a switch, showing the 4 commands for the switch. These commands are placed so that the top left field (Key 1) corresponds to the top left of the switch when you are in front of the switch, etc.

  Remark: You can verify that the position of the switch is correct by making sure that the serial number on the back of the switch is legible (not upside down).

  To program the switch, click the drop-down box next to the first key; there you can select I/O’s that you have already created, or create a new I/O. Look at our knowledge center for creating I/O’s.
   

  In the drop-down box below the I/O selection window, you can select the mode of the new I/O you want to create. If you have selected an existing I/O, the mode will already be indicated in that box. Look at our knowledge center for a description of the various I/O types you can select.

  As you can see on the screen below, for each key you can choose the color of the standby LED (off color), as well as the color for the operating state (on color), or even disable all colors completely, with the option above each color.

  It is recommended to use different colors for different I/O’s - e.g. blue for on/off, yellow for dimmers, green for scenes etc. This will make your system easier to use.

  The UP/DOWN and TEST keys on each key next to the I/O allow you to verify that the selected I/O is operational and that it is indeed the one we want to illuminate on the key in question for this particular switch.

  The properties option takes you to the I/O properties for this key. see Properties for more details.

  As mentioned earlier, these switches have the capacity for 4+4 operations. The other 4 operations can be found on page 2, in the upper part of the window. When you go to this page, an identical screen is displayed with the four keys. The configuration method is exactly the same.

  ATTENTION!!:
  Switching between the pages is done by pressing 2 keys simultaneously. If you are using BTicino switches: Press the two upper or lower buttons of the switch simultaneously. If you use switches from Niko or the glass switches (Tastu): press the two keys on the left side or the two keys on the right side of the switch. Once this is done, the 4 keys on the 2nd page will be activated. The selection of the 2nd page takes 5 seconds, then the switch returns to the first page. You may want to use the second page of a switch for I/O’s that you do not activate regularly (e.g. shutters).

• Additional settings

  With this option the following screen appears.

  • Standard colors for this SWC0x:

  
  This option allows you to set the standby and operating colors for all LEDs on pages 1 and 2.

  If you click on “Use these colors as default”, the chosen colors will now be used as default. So all switches set to - Default - will use these new colors.

  Clicking "Make this default for ALL SWC0x" will set these colors as default AND will also be assigned to all switches under this project.

  If you want a different standard colour for each kind of I/O, the option “Colours / Mode” can be checked.
  In next screen you can set the default colour/page or a specific colour for I/O’s of type On/Off, Dimmer, Shutter, Other or Scene. When data is sent to the switches, default colours will be sent depending on these settings.

  • Low light
    With this option the brightness of the LEDs at the OFF position can be adjusted by moving the bar left/right (position 2-10 is recommended).

     

  • With the “Short Flash on Page 2” option, when you use the 2nd page of the switch commands, the LEDs will flash to indicate that you are on page 2.

     

  • The option “TH status visible on LEDs” will reduce the brightness of the LED of the thermostat I/O when the requested temperature has been reached.

    
    Finally, you will be given the opportunity to select the colors of your choice and use them for the LEDs.

• Alarms

  Qbus has an option to send warnings when certain situations occur.

  An 'Alarm' can blink the leds, block the inputs, change color or intensity of the leds on intelligent switches.

  An SWC can proces up to 8 alarms. They are shown in the list on the left side. In the list on the right side you can see all available alarms.

  When an alarm is activated, the intelligent switch wil executed the settings as setup in 'Properties'.

  One alarm can execute different actions on multiple intelligent switches.

  The default settings of an alarm and an explanation of all alarm functions can be found in our knowledge center.