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DKT's FreeWay firmware upgrade allows any Crestron system to control any EIB/KNX network (1/4/2008)

The FreeWay website at dktgroup.com now has new downloadable firmware for versions 2.30 and above.

Crestron Modules

Alongside the firmware includes Crestron modules which enables the FreeWay to control / respond to devices on an EIB/KNX network. This gives more flexibility to an installation providing a comprehensive gateway between the building control network (heating, security, lighting, and blinds) and the AV infrastructure (DVD server, music servers, Satellite, radio).

For an EIB/KNX network the FreeWay offers a tool box including:

- Unlimited logic blocks
- Mini Web Server
- Calendar events
- Astronomic Clock
- Universal hardware interface to Ethernet, IR, RS232, RS485, 6 VFC i/ps, & 6 Logic o/ps

1) System Requirements for the firmware download

- FreeWay, with firmware Version 2.30 or above
- 2-series Crestron control system
- EIB bus

2) What's Included in the download

This crestron.zip directory contains a program which demonstrates aspects of each of the 17 EIB data types. It is currently set up to use the QM-RMC as a control system, but will easily port across to other 2-series control systems.

Also included is a VT-Pro project. This will build an X-Panel which displays many of the functions available to the Crestron FreeWay programmer.

Additional Group Addresses

The new firmware also includes additional group addresses. This has been increased from 64 to 120. This gives the benefits of larger EIB/KNX projects using just 1 FreeWay, and also gives a wider range of data types giving time and status functions.

Training

DKT will be hosting training on: How to extend EIB/KNX objects using the FreeWay and ETS. If you are interested in attending this training then please email info@dktgroup.com or contact Claire on +44 (0)1209 216912.

www.dktgroup.com