IP Router

The IP Router N146/02 is a DIN rail mounted device. The device implements the KNXnet/IP standard and connects KNX/EIB lines via data networks using the Internet Protocol (IP). Also this device offers concurrent access to the bus line from any PC or other data processing equipment.

The physical connection to the KNX/EIB is established via a bus connector terminal block. For connection to the data network (IP via 10BaseT) the device contains an RJ45 socket.

By using a LAN modem an KNX/EIB installation can be remotely accessed even if there is no direct data network connection between a PC and an IP Router. LAN modems are available on the market for standard telephone, ISDN or DSL connections.

The IP Router requires additional operating power for its operation. The IP Router N146/02 can source this operating power via the network connection from “Power over Ethernet” according to IEEE 802.3af. Alternatively, the operating power can be provided via a second terminal block (white-yellow terminals) by a safety extra low voltage (SELV) power supply AC/DC 24 V or by a bus power supply (unchoked power, DC 29V). When a SELV power supply is connected the operating power is sourced from it.

The IP Router has these characteristics:

• Simple connection to hierarchically superimposed systems via Internet Protocol (IP)
• Direct access to the KNX/EIB installation from any access point to the IP network (KNXnet/IP Tunneling)
• Fast communication between KNX/EIB lines, areas and systems (KNXnet/IP Routing)
• Communication between buildings and facilities
• Filtering and routing of telegrams depending on
  • individual address
  • group address
• LED display of
  • operation
  • KNX/EIB communication
  • IP communication
• Simple configuration with standard ETS
• Easy connection to SCADA and Facility Management systems (see: Supported Software)