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RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - itzek - 11-28-2024
Hi admin,
thanks for the answer, I will try what you recommended and update if it worked.
I plan the system to work in a redundant configuration, all the components are connected with ethernet cables and I use IP communication to work in the mqtt configuration using home assistens which is installed on the server.
In addition,
I want the option to allow the system to work in RS485 for a situation where the server does not work or a fault in the ip communication so that it will still be possible to control the relays from the normal switches regardless of the communication or the server
for such a situation you still recommend me to change the AK firmware?
And the best way tondo this is to use RS485 modbus?
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - admin - 11-28-2024
if this case, i suggest you download kc868-ak-v1.0.7.bin to KC868-AK, this work without any network, just send command by RS232 and RS485. it not use modbus command, but KC868-H32B use by this kincony private protocol.
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - itzek - 11-28-2024
(11-28-2024, 10:15 AM)admin Wrote: if this case, i suggest you download kc868-ak-v1.0.7.bin to KC868-AK, this work without any network, just send command by RS232 and RS485. it not use modbus command, but KC868-H32B use by this kincony private protocol.
1. Could you please add a link to the details and documentation of the kincony private protocol
2.The KC868-Server support the kincony private protocol like the KC868-AK, or i need to chenge the firmware?
3. The KC868-AIO ESP32 support the kincony private protocol like the KC868-AK, or i need to chenge the firmware?
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - admin - 11-28-2024
1. kincony private protocol, just STRING protocol, here is protocol document: https://www.kincony.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3104
2. KC868-Server already include 16+8 digital input ports on PCB, i think you not need to add KC868-AK. if you MUST want add KC868-AK, sure, it's OK, can work with KC868-Server.
3. Yes, support.
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - itzek - 12-02-2024
Hello admin,
maybe I didn't explain my scenario. I have 2 H32B PEO controllers in 2 separate electrical panels, each in a different panel and I have a KC868-AK to which the switches are connected. All components are connected via RS-485. I did not find a way to set S1-S10 in the KC868 -AK will turn on relays 1-10 on the first H32BPRO located in electrical panel 1 and that S20-S30 in the KC868-AK will turn on the relays 20-30 in the second H32BPRO which is in the electrical panel 2 You can get an example of how to write this command in the most correct way and which protocol is most suitable to use
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - admin - 12-02-2024
1. set two H32B Pro with different RS485 address in webpage.
2. download KCS v2 firmware to KC868-AK.
3. create IFTTT, let S1-S10 output modbus command to control first H32B Pro.
4. create IFTTT, let S20-S30 output modbus command to control second H32B Pro.
RS485 modbus protocol see here: https://www.kincony.com/download/KC868-H32BS-RS485-Modbus.pdf
if you really don't know how to do. next week when i have free time, have a look, maybe make a video tour. This week very busy.
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - itzek - 12-04-2024
Dear admin,
thanks for the answer, I'll try and update regardless. I think this is a very common scenario, so it's important that you do a video tour of it.
A question about kc868 server. I connected the switches to the dry contacts that are on the server. Is there a way to set that by pressing switch number 1, relay 1 and relay 2 are turnd on together .i see It's possible in double-click mode, I'd like to set it up with a single click
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - admin - 12-04-2024
when have free time , make a video tour.
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - itzek - 12-04-2024
A question about kc868 server. I connected the switches to the dry contacts that are on the server. Is there a way to set that by pressing switch number 1, relay 1 and relay 2 are turnd on together .i see It's possible in double-click mode, I'd like to set it up with a single click
RE: Need help with configuration of multiple controllers in the same house - admin - 12-05-2024
"single click" can't define actions by yourself. if you use home assistant software, you can set "single click" for different actions.