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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Can I operate more than one control simultaneously?
- A. The Velbus domotics system only sends a command when a pushbutton is being pressed or released. Example: The bus is empty when a lighting point is being dimmed so simultaneous commands will not pose any problem.
- Q. Dimming with Velbus
- A. An overview of the most common options for dimming with Velbus. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How does Velbus handle daylight saving time?
- A. Only if you have a VMBHIS Home Center server in your installation will daylight saving time be automatically adjusted.
In case no VMBHIS is present in the installation, the time has to be adjusted manually. This can be done on one of the modules with a display (eg. the VMBGPOD), or by using the clock sync function in Velbuslink.
- Q. Where can I view a demo of the Velbus system?
- A. Please consult the Points of Sale page, those who have a demonstration panel are marked with an icon.
- Q. The LEDs on my module(s) are flashing, what does this mean?
- A. When the LEDs on a module are blinking, this can be for the following reasons:
- continuous, regular blinking (slow or fast) means a timer is running
- when the LEDs flash a few times, than pause, then flash again a few times, this means an error has occurred:
• 2 times flashing, pause, 2 times flashing, etc: communication error
• 3 times flashing, pause, 3 times flashing, etc: power supply voltage too low
• 4 times flashing, pause, 4 times flashing, etc: power supply voltage too high
• 5 times flashing, pause, 5 times flashing, etc: temperature alarm (only on certain modules, eg. dimmers) - Q. Switches instead of push buttons
- A. Velbus is designed to be used with push buttons. Switches can be used, but this involves some extra programming, and comes with a few limitations. Eg. dimming with switches is not possible (apart from setting to a fixed value). We advise strongly to use push buttons. However, if this is impossible, switches can be used as explained here: Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. What happens to the date and time after a power blackout?
- A. The programs that are written in the modules, are not affected by a power blackout. The date and time can be recovered automatically using the VMBHIS Home Center server or a VMBLCDWB pushbutton and timer module. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Controlling your Velbus installation via Ipod Touch, iPad, iPhone or Windows
- A. The VMBHIS Home Center server is thé solution for controlling Velbus by means of iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, smartphone, tablet and pc. The VMBHIS is fully plug-and-play en adds also other extras to your Velbus installation. For more information see the VMBHIS product page and homecenter.be, for prices see Velbus price list. Included in the price are the module, the software and one year free updates, after which the VMBHIS remains fully functional. Updates are only needed in case you want to incorporate newly developed functionalities, and can be bought at any time. The purchase will include again updates for a year and all previous updates.
- Q. Which cable type do I use with my Velbus installation?
- A. A UTP cable will be more than suitable for a regular home automation. Extensive installations (covering large distances >100m) will need EIB cables. This cable type has a larger wire gauge so the loss over larger distances will be negligible. We also recommend using a power voltage of minimum 14V, which is perfectly feasible when using a Velbus power supply.
VELBUSLINK - Configuration software for velbus (download) (17)
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- Q. Logical functions
- A. To realize logical functions and advanced programming, we will use combinations of actions in Velbuslink, often using one or more virtual relays.
Read more ... (PDF) - Q. Sometimes Velbuslink shows the wrong status
- A. Collapsing and expanding the module in question will solve this problem in most cases. This makes Velbuslink request the statuses of the channels again.
Beware that Velbus only responds to commands being transmitted on the bus. When eg. in the afternoon you configure a program step that is activated each morning, it will only come into effect from the next morning on. - Q. Light on at 7 AM and off at sunrise
- A. How to make a light switch on at 7 AM and off at sunrise, and make this work correctly in all seasons? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. "ALL OFF" with delay
- A. When I push the "ALL OFF", all lights have to go out. But if it's dark outside, the driveway light has to remain on for another 5 minutes.
Read more... (PDF) - Q. Siren when door is open for longer than 60 seconds
- A. When a door is open for longer than 60 seconds, a siren should go off.
Read more... (PDF) - Q. Manual / automatic / wind sensor control of sunscreens
- A. I want to operate my sunscreens manually, or automatically based on the indoor temperature. Apart from this, the wind sensor needs to have absolute priority. How do I program this? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. My program steps do not seem to work?
- A. First of all, beware that Velbus only responds to commands being transmitted on the bus. When eg. in the afternoon you configure a program step that is activated each morning, it will only come into effect from the next morning on.
Second, in order for your program steps to work, the respective program has to be active.
Velbus input modules can have up to three programs (program 1, 2 and 3), each of which can contain multiple program steps. At any one time, only one of the three programs (or none of them) can be active.
The active program can be set to program 1, 2, 3 or none, in the following two ways:
1. In Velbuslink, in the dialog where program steps are defined (you have to be connected to be able to do so)
2. By means of push buttons or other Velbus initiators. To do so, define a new action and select as subject the input module -> "Module programs" (see screenshot below). This will make a whole array of actions available that are related to programs, amongst others selecting the active program.
If the input modules aren't visible, activate the "inputs" filter (see image above).
If you only want to activate or deactivate the program steps of one specific push button, select as subject this push button channel. - Q. Delayed off with multiple initiators
- A. The ventilation has to start when the light in the bathroom or the kitchen is switched on, and has to stop 30 minutes after the last light has been switched off. How to program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Light switched at 100% during the day and 25% at night
- A. A light needs to be switched at full intensity during the day (07:00 - 23:00), but at night (23:00 - 07:00) at a dimvalue of 25%. How to program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. A delay can be set on multiple locations. What are delays used for?
- A. If you have defined a double action for an entry (push button), you can set the time on which the second entry will be virtually activated and not the first one.
This time can be set at 1, 2 or 3 seconds.
When using a push button for functions requiring a long press, you may want to set the time corresponding to that long press between 1 and 2 seconds.
Every dimmer will make a distinction between a short and a long press.
In some situations however, you'd rather the entry did not react immediately.
A push button with the function "everything off" is a good example. In this case, you could set the reaction time of every entry (push button) between immediate, 1, 2 and 3 seconds.This is the time the entry will wait before reacting when pushed. This way, accidentally pushing the "everything off" button will not trigger any action.
Another possible setting is never. When setting this delay, the entry (push button) will no longer work (neither will it from its programs). - Q. How can I use the astronomical clock?
- A. How can I automate actions using sunsrise and sunset times? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I disable and enable push buttons and sensor channels at certain times?
- A. A light needs to be switched by a PIR sensor from 8:00 until 22:00, and by a push button from 22:00 until 8:00. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I close a Velbus relay during a very short period (<1s)?
- A. Normally in Velbus a relay cannot close for less than 1s.
To make a relay close during a very short time (<1s), the following strategy can be used:
- initiator: button; subject: relay channel; action: restartable timer, 1s
- initiator: same button; subject: a second (virtual) relay channel; action: restartable timer, 1s
- initiator: the second (virtual) relay channel; subject: the first relay channel; action: off
This will cause relay channel 1 to close and open again very rapidly.
(The button starts the two relay channels at almost the same time, after which the second relay channel almost immediately turns off the first). - Q. Can I run Velbuslink on a Mac?
- A. Velbuslink runs only on Windows. In iOS you can use Boot Camp to install a Windows environment on your Mac.
- Q. 3-speed ventilation control
- A. See the VMB1RYNO FAQ.
- Q. Can I copy actions from one channel to another
- A. Actions related to channels can be copied to another channel. To do so, press and hold the Ctrl button on your keyboard, and (without releasing the Ctrl button) drag and drop the source channel onto the destination channel. (Release the Ctrl button after relasing the mouse button). The actions of the source channel will be added to the existing actions on the destination channel.
In Velbuslink 9.82 and higher you can also rightclick the source channel -> Actions -> Copy. A dialog will open where you can select the destination channel. - Q. How can I upgrade the firmware of a module
- A. First put Velbuslink in Advanced mode (menu Tools > Advanced). Then right-click on the module and select Advanced > Firmware upgrade.
VMB1RYNO - Single channel relay module with potential-free changeover contact for din rail (1)
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- Q. 3-speed ventilation control
- A. A 3-speed ventilation needs to be controlled by Velbus. It must be avoided that two contacts (speeds) might be activated at the same time. Read more ... (PDF)
VMB1TS - Temperature sensor for use with vmb1tc(w), black (1)
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- Q. Using VMB1TS without the VMB1TC controller module
- A. If you wish to set a weekly program for your VMB1TS sensors without using a VMB1TC controller, you can use push buttons and program steps on input modules instead (eg. on a VMBGPOD glass controller module).
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VMB1TSW - Temperature sensor for use with vmb1tc(w), white (1)
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- Q. Using VMB1TS without the VMB1TC controller module
- A. If you wish to set a weekly program for your VMB1TS sensors without using a VMB1TC controller, you can use push buttons and program steps on input modules instead (eg. on a VMBGPOD glass controller module).
Read more ... (PDF)
VMB2BLE - Two-channel blind control module with extended possibilities for din rail (1)
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- Q. Blinds with limit switches
- A. A blind is connected to a VMB2BLE channel. Its two limit switches (above and below) are connected to two VMB7IN input channels.
The limit switches need to stop the blind movement. Read more ... (PDF)
VMB2LEDDC - Two-channel 0-10 v controlled pwm dimmer for led strips (1)
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- Q. Dimming with Velbus
- A. An overview of the most common options for dimming with Velbus. Read more ... (PDF)
VMB4AN - 4-channel analog input module (1)
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- Q. How do I connect sensors to the VMB4AN?
- A. Up to 4 sensors can be connected to the VMB4AN using the "analog in" connections. For resistance, 0-10V and frequency sensors connect one wire to the COM input and the other to the 1, 2, 3 or 4 input. For current sensors (0-20mA), connect the + of the sensor to the + (power supply) of the VMB4AN, and the - of the sensor to input 1, 2, 3 or 4.
The type of each sensor (resistance, 0-10V, 0-20mA or frequency) is configured using Velbuslink.
If the sensor needs a 24V DC power supply, this can also be supplied by the VMB4AN using the leftmost 4 connections.
If the sensor has 3 wires, 2 of them (typically those that have the same color) have to be connected together.
VMB4DC - 4-channel 0/1-10v universal dimmer controller (7)
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- Q. My 0-10V dimmable light fixture does not turn completely off...
- A. This problem can easily be solved by using a Velbus relay to switch the power supply of the light fixture. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Light switched by sensor at 100% during the day and 25% at night
- A. A light needs to be switched at full intensity during the day (07:00 - 23:00), but at night (23:00 - 07:00) at a dimvalue of 25%. How to program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Dimming with Velbus
- A. An overview of the most common options for dimming with Velbus. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Setting the minimal control voltage
- A. If the connected lamp does not function correctly at lower dimming values, set a minimal control voltage in the configuration settings of the dimmer controller. In order to set it correctly, proceed as follows:
- right-click on the dimmer channel and select "operate"
- set the current dimvalue to 1%. Leave this value at 1% for the rest of the process.
- close the "operate" dialog, select the dimmer and open the configuration settings of the dimmer controller
- in the configuration settings, enter a minimal dimvalue of 0,1V and synchronize > write this new setting. If the lamp functions as desired, leave the setting as is.
- If the lamp does not function as desired, increase the minimal control voltage (in the configuration settings) a little, synchronize > write the new value and check whether the lamp works correctly.
- repeat the previous setting until the ideal minimal control voltage has been found.
It might be advisable to let the lamp heat for a while by putting it fully on, then check again if the minimal control voltage is correct. - Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. Making the same button switch a light on/off at 70% luminance during the day and at 40% during the night?
- A. In the night hall I have a light that I need to switch on/off at 70% luminance during the day, and at 40% during the night. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Atmospheric dimvalue toggle in one button
- A. How can I toggle an atmospheric dimvalue (eg. set dimvalue to 25% / off) with one button? Read more ... (PDF)
VMB6PBN - Push-button interface for niko® 4- or 6-fold push-button (1)
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- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
VMB8PBU - Push-button interface with 8 channels for universal mounting (2)
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- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
- Q. How can I connect a feedback LED to VMB8PBU buttons?
- A. See the diagram below. "C" should be connected to the VMB8PBU COM, "PB" to the push-button connection of the relevant channel.
VMBDMI - Single channel triac dimmer for resistive and inductive loads (5)
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- Q. The lights connected to my VMBDMI(-R) are not completely turned off
- A. I have a light circuit connected to a VMBDMI(-R). When the lights are dimmed out, they keep on emitting a bit of light.
To solve this problem, put a relay (eg. of a VMB4RYNO module) between the dimmer and the lamp. Then create an action "Momentary (follow)" with the dimmer as initiator, and the relay as subject.
This relay will always be closed, except when the dimmer is set to 0%.
- Q. Light switched at 100% during the day and 25% at night
- A. A light needs to be switched at full intensity during the day (07:00 - 23:00), but at night (23:00 - 07:00) at a dimvalue of 25%. How to program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. My led lights are not dimming correctly
- A. If the connected led lights are in accordance with the specifications of our dimmer but do not dim correctly (eg. buzzing, flickering, turning off by themselves, ...) an electronic pre-charge may possibly be a solution. The electronic pre-charge is specifically useful in case of induction, or if the load is not high enough.
- Q. Atmospheric dimvalue toggle in one button
- A. How can I toggle an atmospheric dimvalue (eg. set dimvalue to 25% / off) with one button? Read more ... (PDF)
VMBDMI-R - Single channel triac dimmer for resistive and inductive loads (8)
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- Q. The lights connected to my VMBDMI(-R) are not completely turned off
- A. I have a light circuit connected to a VMBDMI(-R). When the lights are dimmed out, they keep on emitting a bit of light.
To solve this problem, put a relay (eg. of a VMB4RYNO module) between the dimmer and the lamp. Then create an action "Momentary (follow)" with the dimmer as initiator, and the relay as subject.
This relay will always be closed, except when the dimmer is set to 0%.
- Q. Light switched at 100% during the day and 25% at night
- A. A light needs to be switched at full intensity during the day (07:00 - 23:00), but at night (23:00 - 07:00) at a dimvalue of 25%. How to program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Dimming with Velbus
- A. An overview of the most common options for dimming with Velbus. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Setting the minimal dimvalue
- A. If the connected lamp does not function correctly at lower dimming values, set a minimal dimvalue in the dimmer's configuration settings. In order to set it correctly, proceed as follows:
- right-click on the dimmer channel and select "operate"
- set the current dimvalue to 1%. Leave this value at 1% for the rest of the proces.
- close the "operate" dialog, select the dimmer and open the configuration settings of the dimmer
- in the configuration settings, enter a minimal dimvalue of 1% and synchronize > write this new setting. If the lamp functions as desired, leave the setting as is.
- If the lamp does not function as desired, increase the minimal dimvalue (in the configuration settings) by one or more percent at a time, synchronize > write the new value and check whether the lamp works correctly.
- repeat the previous setting until the ideal minimal dimming value has been found.
It might be advisable to let the lamp heat for a while by putting it fully on, then check again if the minimal dimvalue is correct. - Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. My led lights are not dimming correctly
- A. If the connected led lights are in accordance with the specifications of our dimmer but do not dim correctly (eg. buzzing, flickering, turning off by themselves, ...) an electronic pre-charge may possibly be a solution. The electronic pre-charge is specifically useful in case of induction, or if the load is not high enough.
- Q. Making the same button switch a light on/off at 70% luminance during the day and at 40% during the night?
- A. In the night hall I have a light that I need to switch on/off at 70% luminance during the day, and at 40% during the night. Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. Atmospheric dimvalue toggle in one button
- A. How can I toggle an atmospheric dimvalue (eg. set dimvalue to 25% / off) with one button? Read more ... (PDF)
VMBGP4B - Glass control module with 4 touch keys, black (1)
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- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
VMBGP4PIRB - Glass control module with 4 touch keys and built-in motion and twilight sensor, black (5)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
- Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
Read more... (PDF) - Q. VMBGP4PIR different dimming values before and after sunset
- A. My VMBGP4PIRB (glass control module with 4 touch keys and built-in motion and twilight sensor) switches a dimmed light circuit. When movement is detected, the light should be switched on at 70% during the day, and at 30% during the night. Read more ... (PDF)
VMBGP4PIRW - Glass control module with 4 touch keys and built-in motion and twilight sensor, white (4)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
- Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
Read more... (PDF)
VMBGP4W - Glass control module with 4 touch keys, white (1)
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- Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
VMBGPFS - Set of 5 supports for vmbgp glass control modules, screw version (1)
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- Q. Are the VMBGPFC no longer available?
- A. These mounting frames are available from BTicino with the model no. LN4702BG.
Remark: the holes in these are slightly larger than the previous version LN4702GL. The current glass panel production has been adapted to the new holes. In case you receive a glass panel with smaller mounting pins on the backside, you can slightly enlarge them eg. by using tape.
VMBGPODB - Glass control module with oled display and temperature controller, black (3)
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- Q. Setting the time and date on a VMBGPODx glass input module
- A. The Velbus date and time can be set on a VMBGPODx glass input module with oled display. For this, the clock page has to be activated. If this is not the case, activate it first using Velbuslink, by going into the module's configuration settings, tab "Touch Panel" > "Preferences" and checking "show the clock page"
You can now set/modify the Velbus date and time on the glass panel itself. To do so, navigate to the clock page on the glass panel. Depending on your configuration, you can do so using LEFT and RIGHT (the two horizontal lines next to the oled display), or DOWN (the vertical line under the oled display). When you reach the clock page, press DOWN (the vertical line under the oled display) for at least 5 seconds. You are now in the date and time settings. By using LEFT and RIGHT you can navigate through the various date and time settings, by pressing the indicated buttons you can change the values.
Attention: if you have setup a master clock, or if you have a Home Center that synchronizes time and date, your settings will be overwritten at the next synchronisation. - Q. How do I control / program the thermostat functions of my VMBGPOD?
- A. The reference sheet: "VMBGPOD thermostat operation: overview of operation and programming" gives a complete overview of how to control and program the VMBGPOD thermostat functions.
If you specifically want to modify an existing program step, follow the steps on "VMBGPOD thermostat operation: modifying program steps". - Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
VMBGPODW - Glass control module with oled display and temperature controller, white (3)
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- Q. Setting the time and date on a VMBGPODx glass input module
- A. The Velbus date and time can be set on a VMBGPODx glass input module with oled display. For this, the clock page has to be activated. If this is not the case, activate it first using Velbuslink, by going into the module's configuration settings, tab "Touch Panel" > "Preferences" and checking "show the clock page"
You can now set/modify the Velbus date and time on the glass panel itself. To do so, navigate to the clock page on the glass panel. Depending on your configuration, you can do so using LEFT and RIGHT (the two horizontal lines next to the oled display), or DOWN (the vertical line under the oled display). When you reach the clock page, press DOWN (the vertical line under the oled display) for at least 5 seconds. You are now in the date and time settings. By using LEFT and RIGHT you can navigate through the various date and time settings, by pressing the indicated buttons you can change the values.
Attention: if you have setup a master clock, or if you have a Home Center that synchronizes time and date, your settings will be overwritten at the next synchronisation. - Q. How do I control / program the thermostat functions of my VMBGPOD?
- A. The reference sheet: "VMBGPOD thermostat operation: overview of operation and programming" gives a complete overview of how to control and program the VMBGPOD thermostat functions.
If you specifically want to modify an existing program step, follow the steps on "VMBGPOD thermostat operation: modifying program steps". - Q. Using a glass control module as code keypad
- A. Velbus input modules can be used as simple code keypads by configuring the right set of actions. Read more...(PDF)
VMBHIS - Home center interface server (3)
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- Q. Installing my VMBHIS and finding the IP address
- A. Read more (Dutch - English translation in progress) ... (PDF)
- Q. With the Home Center licence, will I be able to control my Velbus domotics system from 5 different places or do I need extra licences?
- A. With the standard Home Center licence up to 4 simultaneous connections are allowed. Extended licences can be bought from the Stijnen Solutions website homecenter.be > webshop.
- Q. Adding a button in Home Center to call a URL
- A. Read more ... (PDF)
VMBLDB - Set of 5 blue feedback leds for bticino® livinglight push-buttons (non axial), for use with vmb8pbu (1)
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- Q. I recently mounted the blue feedback LEDs (VMBLDB). However, sometimes I do get false commands as if someone controls the pushbutton. What am I doing wrong?
- A. It is important to respect the polarity (white = common) when connecting these feedback LEDs. These LEDs will light dimly when deactivated and light brightly when activated. Connected wrongly, the LEDs will periodically react falsely as if the pushbutton has been depressed.
VMBPIRC - Motion and twilight sensor for ceiling mounting (5)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I disable and enable push buttons and sensor channels at certain times?
- A. A light needs to be switched by a PIR sensor from 8:00 until 22:00, and by a push button from 22:00 until 8:00. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
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VMBPIRM - Mini motion and twilight sensor for recessed or surface mounting (5)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I disable and enable push buttons and sensor channels at certain times?
- A. A light needs to be switched by a PIR sensor from 8:00 until 22:00, and by a push button from 22:00 until 8:00. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
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VMBPIROB - Outdoor motion, twilight and temperature sensor, black (5)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I disable and enable push buttons and sensor channels at certain times?
- A. A light needs to be switched by a PIR sensor from 8:00 until 22:00, and by a push button from 22:00 until 8:00. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
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VMBPIROW - Outdoor motion, twilight and temperature sensor, white (5)
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- Q. How to make a Velbus motion sensor switch the light?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor (VMBPIRO, VMBPIRC, VMBPIRM, VMBGP4PIR) has to switch the light on during 3 minutes when motion is detected. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more ... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a Velbus motion sensor switch a relay at the second movement within 1 minute (to avoid false alarms)?
- A. Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I disable and enable push buttons and sensor channels at certain times?
- A. A light needs to be switched by a PIR sensor from 8:00 until 22:00, and by a push button from 22:00 until 8:00. How do I program this in Velbuslink? Read more... (PDF)
- Q. How can I make a motion detector set a light to a certain dim value during a certain time?
- A. A Velbus motion sensor needs to turn a light on at a certain dim value (eg. 50%) during a certain time (eg. 1 minute).
This can be done as follows:
- in the configuration of the Velbus motion sensor module, set the timeout of the motion output to 1s
- create an action "Set to percentage" with the motion output channel as initiator and the dimmer channel as subject. Set the dim percentage parameter (in our example 50%). This action has also a "duration" parameter. Set this to the desired on time (in our example 1 minute) - Q. Advanced configuration of a PIR motion sensor, light and ventilation in the toilet
- A. The following functionality needs to be programmed:
- a Velbus PIR motion detector switches the light on in the toilet
- 2 minutes after the light goes on, the ventilation has to start
- 3 minutes after the light goes out, the ventilation has to stop
- if the light is off before the 2 minutes have passed, the ventilation has to stay off
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VMBVP01F - Doorbird based video phone, flush mounted (4)
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- Q. How to reset the video door station to factory settings?
- A. Make sure your video door station is connected by a LAN cable to your network, and that your mobile device (smartphone/tablet) is connected to the same network. Make sure you have access to the administrator's email (as entered in the Doorbird app in Settings > Administration).
Go in the Doorbird app to Settings (gear icon) and select "Reset to factory defaults". Then follow the instructions on the screen.
At the end of the reset procedure, all settings and data will be deleted in the video door station and in the cloud, and a new Digital Pass (with new user and administrator account details) will be sent to the administrator's email address. All existing user and administrator accounts will become permanently invalid. - Q. How to remove access to certain users?
- A. If you want to remove access to certain users, you can delete the corresponding user account from the video door station. Go in the Doorbird app to Settings (gear icon) > Administration and log in with the administrator account (administrator name and password can be found on the Digital Passport that was delivered with the video door station).
Tap on the user's name in the list of users, scroll down and tap on "Delete".
CAUTION: once a user is deleted, this combination of user name and password will be permanently invalid and can no longer be recovered. New user accounts can be created by the administrator, but the names and passwords of these will be randomly generated by the app. - Q. I already have a Doorbird videophone, can I connect it to my Velbus installation?
- A. The Velbus videophone has added hardware inside to make a direct connection possible with a Velbus installation, and a licence for the Velbus server is included in the price. A standard Doorbird model cannot be connected to Velbus.
- Q. How to connect an electric door lock to the VMBVP01?
- A. The VMBVP01 does not have a direct output for a door lock. Instead, the door lock needs to be connected to a Velbus relay. Then create an action in VelbusLink between the VMBVP01 "Door" channel as initiator, and the relay as subject. This action can be "0412. Restartable timer" (eg.3 sec.), "0104. Momentary", or any other suitable action.
The Velbus relay can be situated in the electrical cabinet (in that case the door lock needs to be wired to the electrical cabinet also), or it can be located close to the VMBVP01 and connected to the bus there. When using a VMB1RYNOS mini-relay, note that this cannot handle the necessary current to directly control the door lock. Instead, let the VMB1RYNOS relay control a power relay, which in turn switches the door lock.
VMBVP01S - Doorbird based video phone, surface mounted (4)
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- Q. How to reset the video door station to factory settings?
- A. Make sure your video door station is connected by a LAN cable to your network, and that your mobile device (smartphone/tablet) is connected to the same network. Make sure you have access to the administrator's email (as entered in the Doorbird app in Settings > Administration).
Go in the Doorbird app to Settings (gear icon) and select "Reset to factory defaults". Then follow the instructions on the screen.
At the end of the reset procedure, all settings and data will be deleted in the video door station and in the cloud, and a new Digital Pass (with new user and administrator account details) will be sent to the administrator's email address. All existing user and administrator accounts will become permanently invalid. - Q. How to remove access to certain users?
- A. If you want to remove access to certain users, you can delete the corresponding user account from the video door station. Go in the Doorbird app to Settings (gear icon) > Administration and log in with the administrator account (administrator name and password can be found on the Digital Passport that was delivered with the video door station).
Tap on the user's name in the list of users, scroll down and tap on "Delete".
CAUTION: once a user is deleted, this combination of user name and password will be permanently invalid and can no longer be recovered. New user accounts can be created by the administrator, but the names and passwords of these will be randomly generated by the app. - Q. I already have a Doorbird videophone, can I connect it to my Velbus installation?
- A. The Velbus videophone has added hardware inside to make a direct connection possible with a Velbus installation, and a licence for the Velbus server is included in the price. A standard Doorbird model cannot be connected to Velbus.
- Q. How to connect an electric door lock to the VMBVP01?
- A. The VMBVP01 does not have a direct output for a door lock. Instead, the door lock needs to be connected to a Velbus relay. Then create an action in VelbusLink between the VMBVP01 "Door" channel as initiator, and the relay as subject. This action can be "0412. Restartable timer" (eg.3 sec.), "0104. Momentary", or any other suitable action.
The Velbus relay can be situated in the electrical cabinet (in that case the door lock needs to be wired to the electrical cabinet also), or it can be located close to the VMBVP01 and connected to the bus there. When using a VMB1RYNOS mini-relay, note that this cannot handle the necessary current to directly control the door lock. Instead, let the VMB1RYNOS relay control a power relay, which in turn switches the door lock.
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