ETS Gateway: use the X1 server as a KNX interface

How to start the KNX gateway on the X1 server to connect ETS software to the KNX bus, configure devices, and carry out diagnostics remotely.

Description

The KNX gateway of the Ilevia server connects a PC to the EIB / KNX system through the EIB socket inside the X1 server so you can configure, parameterize and commission the KNX installation and monitor it through ETS software.

The diagram below shows a typical KNX installation with an X1 server.

Example of how the home automation control server can be integrated into a KNX system

KNX gateway configuration

To use your X1 server as a communication gateway with ETS, it is recommended to start the ETS software before continuing with the guide:

Step 1:

Start the Ilevia Manager software and connect to the server by clicking Project -> Connect.

Connection to the X1 server via the Ilevia Manager configuration software

Step 2:

Once the connection is established, go to Tools → Start KNX Gateway. This starts communication between the X1 server and ETS software.

How to start the KNX interface of the server for home automation control of the Ilevia X1 Server from within the configuration software

Step 3:

Now switch to the ETS software: by selecting Bus monitor you will notice that communication has been established successfully. Under “Integrated interfaces” you will find your X1 server, while on the right side of the screen you will find all the server network details.

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Step 4:

Once the connection is established, you can use all the functions of the ETS software. In this example, proper operation can be verified by selecting the Bus Monitor: once you press Start, you will see all KNX messages passing in real time.

How to check feedback from the various KNX devices where the home automation control server is connected within ETS 5

Step 5:

Once configuration in ETS is complete, return to Ilevia Manager and, from the Tools menu, click Stop KNX Gateway.

How to stop the KNX interface from the Ilevia Manager configuration software

Remote connection to the KNX interface

For remote connection, it is necessary to access the modem/router configuration and open port 3671 with the TCP/UDP protocol.

This makes it possible to connect to the X1 server via the KNX interface to configure and/or carry out bus diagnostics remotely.

KNX device configuration via X1 server

To configure KNX devices via the X1 server, you must enable the KNX gateway as explained in the previous steps; after that, open your ETS software and load a project.

Once the project is open, it will be possible to download the project device configuration to the corresponding physical devices.