Integration with SATEL Integra

This manual presents the process of integrating DOMIQ/Base with the SATEL Integra 64 alarm control panel. Such a connection is practically present in all home automation installations implemented in Poland that use LCN and DOMIQ modules.

Thanks to connecting these two systems in the described way, it is possible to significantly reduce the total installation cost by:

• Using PIR alarm sensors to control lighting in LCN
• Using SATEL relay outputs
• Using window contacts to block heating
• Using DOMIQ/Remote and DOMIQ/Display for arming/disarming zones
• Automatically controlling blinds or watering depending on armed zones

By reading this manual you will learn how to:

• Display alarm device statuses on the DOMIQ/Remote visualization screen and in DOMIQ/Display.
• Define actions to be performed in case of alarm situations.
• Signal alarm events on the DOMIQ/Display touch panel screen and using the DOMIQ/Remote application.
• Arm and disarm alarm zones using a PIN code.
• Automatically arm the alarm with a desired delay.
• Use the alarm control panel to control relays.

Before reading this manual, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the section of the manual concerning IDS channels, “DOMIQ EU Channels.”

The manual about channels, as well as other documents, are available on www.domiq.pl in the Support/Documentation section.

1. Connection Diagram #

To implement the previously described functionality, the following devices will be required:

1. DOMIQ/Base
2. DOMIQ/Serial-2SI – RS-232 interface supporting the SATEL Integra protocol
3. SATEL Integra 64 – alarm control panel
4. SATEL INT-RS – RS-232 integration interface
5. SATEL INT-IORS – DIN rail input and output expander

The connection between Serial-2SI and INT-RS should be made using a standard crossover serial cable, known as a null-modem. You can also make the connection using 3 wires: TX, RX, and GND. Detailed information is available in the Serial-2SI module installation leaflet.

The INT-RS module must be switched to the Integration with other systems mode by setting switch no. 5 to position 1. The first three switches determine the device number on the keypad bus; typically, address 1 will be selected.

SATEL devices should be connected and configured according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The diagram below shows a simplified connection of the devices:

2. Checking the status of the alarm control panel inputs and outputs #

After connecting the devices and starting them, it is good practice to check the status of the alarm control panel’s inputs and outputs. Displaying the list of inputs and outputs together with descriptions and current states is equivalent to correct device operation.

To do this, type the following address in the browser’s address bar, taking into account the correct IP address:http://<adres_IP>/satel.xml

Some browsers automatically display the content in XML format; in the case of Internet Explorer, right-click on the displayed screen and select from the context menu: View Page Source.

As a result, a window will be displayed with a list of alarm control panel inputs and outputs and the current states of each input and output

If the list is not displayed, it means incorrect communication between DOMIQ devices. If the list is displayed incorrectly, it indicates a lack of communication between the alarm control panel and the DOMIQ/Serial-2SI module.

All inputs and outputs of the control panel are read 4 times per second. The status of the alarm zones is updated approx. every 2 seconds. Any change of the control panel’s state, e.g. controlling relays, alarm zones, etc., requires about 1 second and entering the PIN code of a user authorized to perform the given action.

For security reasons, it is recommended to define a special user having only those permissions that will be used in the Base configuration.

3. Configuring the DOMIQ/Base module #

3.1. Alarm status visualization and arming control in DOMIQ/Display #

To view the status of alarm devices on the DOMIQ/Display panel screen, appropriate visualization elements must be defined (you can read about creating visualizations in the manual: “DOMIQ Display PL”). The number of these elements depends on the number of devices whose status we want to monitor. Below is the procedure for monitoring the status of window and door opening and the procedure for enabling/disabling arming and displaying its status.

3.1.1. Monitoring the status of windows and doors opening #

In this case, window opening and tilting are distinguished. This has been implemented by using separate contacts for tilting and opening the window.

Visualization of the status is performed according to the following procedure:

1. Select the Display tab in the DOMIQ/Base configurator menu.
2. Add a Light-type element.
3. After clicking on it, fill in its properties:
   
   • X and Y – i.e. the coordinates of the element’s position. The X and Y values can be changed either by typing them on the keyboard or simply by moving the element in the visualization window while holding the left mouse button.
     
   • Layer – in this field, select the layer on which the element is to be placed.
     
   • Channel – here you enter the name of the channel whose status will be displayed on the visualization screen. Channels from the IDS (Intrusion Detection System) family are used to represent the status of alarm devices, e.g. IDS.input, IDS.armed, IDS.entry, etc. You can read more about channels in the manual “DOMIQ EU Channels.”
     
   • A magnetic contact is an input device, so the IDS.input channel type is used, which serves to read the status of alarm sensors. In this case, the IDS.input.5 channel was used.
     
     NOTE! Channel names should be assigned according to the numbering of devices programmed in the given alarm control panel. Do not rely on the numbering used in this manual.
     
   • Theme – this is a set of icons used to present the status of a given element. In this case, the “yellow” position was selected for representing the window tilt. For opening, “red” was selected.
     
   • Control Method – here, select “none”; then only the channel status will be displayed.

For other windows and doors, repeat the described steps analogously, remembering to change the channel name.

An example final result is shown in the image below:

3.1.2. Arming/disarming and displaying the status #

This section presents the procedure for arming and disarming and displaying its status. Arming and disarming will be protected by a pin code. To implement this functionality, follow the procedure below:

1. Select the Display tab in the DOMIQ/Base configurator menu.
2. Add a Light-type element.
3. After clicking on it, fill in its properties:
   
   • X and Y – i.e. the coordinates of the element’s position. The X and Y values can be changed either by typing them on the keyboard or simply by moving the element in the visualization window while holding the left mouse button.
     
   • Layer – in this field, select the layer on which the element is to be placed.
     
   • Channel – here the channel is entered whose status will be displayed on the visualization screen.
     Channels of the IDS.armed type are used to represent the status and for enabling/disabling arming. In this case, the IDS.armed.1 channel was used.
     
     NOTE! Channel names should be assigned according to the numbering of zones programmed in the given alarm control panel. Do not rely on the numbering used in this manual.
     
   • Theme – this is a set of icons used to present the status of a given element. In this case, the “bigyellow” position was selected.
     
   • Control Method – here, select “pin.” Touching the control on the touch panel screen will display a keypad on which you need to enter the pin code to arm/disarm the alarm.

Such a solution secures the alarm system from unauthorized persons. The pin code is defined in the settings of the SATEL alarm control panel. The default pin is: 1234.

After entering the pin code, the arming will be signaled by a change of the control color.

Touching the control on the touch panel screen again and entering the pin code will disarm the system (changing the color of the control).

3.2. System automation reactions to events in the alarm control panel #

This section describes how to define system automation reactions to events in the alarm control panel, e.g. alarm in a zone, arming/disarming, etc.

All rules are defined in the “Events” tab in the Base module configurator. The installer has complete freedom in programming the system’s reaction to events in the alarm control panel. The events presented in this manual are intended to demonstrate the operating algorithm and how to program the Base module and do not exhaust the available functionality.

3.2.1. Reaction in case of an alarm #

This subsection presents the procedure for defining the system automation reaction to the occurrence/cessation of an alarm event. In this example, it will be switching on/off the lights in all rooms.

Reaction to the occurrence of an alarm event:

1. Select the Events tab.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. In the Channel field, enter E.IDS.alarm.%d+. This means that the occurrence of an alarm event in any of the alarm zones will be checked.
4. In the Value field, enter 1.
5. In the Commands field, select Add LCN. In the window that appears, select the action(s) to be performed in the event of an alarm situation.

In this example, it is switching on five relays in the LCN module with address 121.

Reaction to the cessation of an alarm event:

1. Select the Events tab.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. In the Channel field, enterE.IDS.alarm.%d+. This means that the cessation of an alarm event in any of the zones will be checked.
4. In the Value field, enter 0
5. In the Commands field, select Add LCN. In the window that appears, select the action(s) to be performed in the event of the alarm situation ending.

In this example, it is switching off five relays in the LCN module with address 121.

3.2.2. Reaction to presence in the zone with a defined entry time #

If a zone with a defined entry time is programmed in the alarm control panel, you can define an action that will be executed when someone appears in this zone, e.g. switching on the light in the hallway, etc. Likewise, you can define the reverse event (leaving this zone). To define such events, perform the following steps:

Reaction to presence in the zone:

1. Select the Events tab.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. In the Channel field, enter E.IDS.entry.<numer strefy>, where <numer strefy> means the alarm zone where the entrance to the house/apartment is located.
4. In the Value field, enter 1.
5. In the Commands field, select Add LCN. In the window that appears, select the action to be performed when someone appears in the zone with a defined entry time.

In this example, it’s setting dimmed output no. 1 in module 112 to 100% with ramp 5.

Reaction to leaving the zone:

1. Select the Events tab.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. In the Channel field, enter E.IDS.entry.<numer strefy>, where <numer strefy> means the alarm zone where the entrance to the house/apartment is located.
4. In the Value field, enter 0
5. In the Commands field, select Add LCN. In the window that appears, select the action to be performed when the zone with the defined entry time is left.

In this example, it’s setting dimmed output no. 1 in module 112 to 0% with ramp 5.

3.2.3. Alarm notifications on DOMIQ/Display and DOMIQ/Remote #

Thanks to the DOMIQ/Base module, it is possible to define alarm notifications that will be displayed on the DOMIQ/Display panel and in the DOMIQ/Remote app.

Notifications on the DOMIQ/Display touch panel screen

1. Add a new event.
2. In the Channel field, E.IDS.alarm.(%d+)
3. In the Value field, enter 1.
4. In the Commands field, select Add channel. In the window that appears, enter: in the Name field: C.DISPLAY.messagein the Value field, enter the notification text that will be displayed on the Display panel screen, e.g. Alarm w strefie $C1. This entry allows displaying the zone number where the alarm event occurred.

Notifications in the DOMIQ/Remote app

1. Add a new event.
2. In the Channel field, E.IDS.alarm.(%d+)
3. In the Value field, enter 1.
4. In the Commands field, select Add channel. In the window that appears, enter:in the Name field: C.REMOTE.notifyin the Value field, enter the notification text that will be displayed on the iPhone screen, e.g. Alarm w strefie $C1. This entry allows displaying the zone number where the alarm event occurred.

3.3. Automatic arming of the SATEL alarm system #

The DOMIQ/Base module allows automatic arming of the SATEL alarm system after a user-defined time. This is a very practical solution if household members leave the house forgetting to arm the alarm.

To define automatic arming of the alarm, follow the steps below:

1. Select the Events tab.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. In the Channel field, E.IDS.input.%d+
4. In the Value field, enter 1.
5. In the Commands field, select Add channel. In the window that appears, enter: in the Name field: <TIMER.autoon.2hr.C.ALARMON. This record means: after two hours, send the command.C.ALARMON .The general syntax is as follows: TIMER.nazwa_timera.opóźnienie.kanał=wartość. The delay can be changed as needed. More details about timers are available in the channel manual.
6. In the Value field, enter 1.
7. Add another event.
8. In the Channel field, C.ALARMON
9. In the Value field, enter 1.
10. In the Commands field, select Add channel. In the window that appears, enter: in the Name field:C.IDS.armed.<numer> , e.g. C.IDS.armed.1. This is the command arming the given alarm zone. In the Value field, enter 1. If the object has more than one alarm zone, step 9 must be repeated for the other zones.

3.4. Controlling a relay block using the SATEL alarm control panel #

The SATEL Integra alarm control panel allows control of relays, either built into the control panel or via input/output expanders.

We will use the INT-IORS module (8 inputs and 8 outputs). Due to quite long response times resulting from the protocol between the INT-RS module and the alarm control panel, controlling devices requiring a fast response is not recommended. However, this solution is perfectly suitable, e.g. for controlling garden watering, fans, garage doors, etc.

Controlling the relay block connected to the SATEL control panel can be performed both from the DOMIQ/Display panel and the DOMIQ/Remote app.

To control relays connected to the alarm control panel, it is necessary to know the functions assigned to individual outputs. The assigned output numbers can be checked in the control panel configuration or retrieved during the initialization of DOMIQ/Base. The method for reading output numbering is presented in section 2.

In the displayed list, look for relay outputs from the SATEL INT-IORS expander. In this case, these are outputs from 17 to 24. However, the numbering may differ depending on the number of expanders and the order of their connection.

Relays should be configured in the alarm control panel settings as bistable or monostable outputs. Thanks to this, you can configure the time for which a given output is switched on. This is a useful solution, e.g. when controlling a garage door.

3.4.1. Controlling relays using DOMIQ/Display #

To control the relay block connected to SATEL using the DOMIQ/Display panel, follow this procedure:

It is recommended to create a separate page where the buttons/controls for controlling the relays will be placed or at least place them on a separate layer. In this case, controls will be placed on a separate layer that will be added to the existing page.

1. Select the Display tab.
2. Add a new element Layer on which the relay control elements will be placed.
   After clicking on the newly added layer, change its name (identifier field).
3. Add a Button to the page and in the To Layer field select the name of the newly created layer. Clicking this button will control the display of the layer with relay controls.
   
4. Click on Save and then Play.
5. Add a Light-type element (in the visualization structure, the layer to which the new element is added must be selected).
6. Click on it and fill in its properties:
   • Select the name of the layer where the element is to be located. In this case: relays_satel.
   • In the Channel field, enter: IDS.output.<numer> e.g. IDS.output.21
   • In the Theme field, select biggreen (you can, of course, choose a different set of icons).
   • In the Parameter field, enter pin:xxxx. "xxxx"; this means your pin code defined in the alarm control panel settings. Entering the pin code is required due to how the control panel works. A pin code is required when sending any commands that change the state of the control panel.
7. Add a Text-type element and in its properties in the Text field enter the description of the control.
   
   Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the remaining outputs, remembering to change channel names and their descriptions. As a result, we obtain:
   
8. Select the newly added layer in the visualization structure tree. In the properties, change Visible to false. This way, the layer will be invisible when the panel is launched.

3.4.2. Controlling relays using DOMIQ/Remote #

To control the relay block connected to SATEL using the DOMIQ/Remote app, follow this procedure:

1. Select the Remote tab.
2. If the menu structure has not yet been created, add a new Page and assign it a unique name (double-click the Page element).
3. If you want to add relay control to an existing page, add a new Section and assign it a name, e.g. Relays.
4. Add a Switch to the section.
5. Click on it and fill in its properties:
   • In the Label field, enter a distinctive name for the switch. It will be displayed in the iPhone menu.
   • In the Channel field, enter the channel name corresponding to the relay connected to the SATEL control panel. In this case:IDS.output.21.

An example effect on the iPhone is shown in the figure below.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining relays, remembering to change channel names and labels. The final effect is shown in the figure below: