Quick Start Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up and complete a full ElauPro project for KNX integration. Follow these steps to efficiently configure your smart building project from start to finish.

Getting Started #

Step 1: Register and Set Up Your Account #

Go to the ElauPro login page and click Register
Enter your contact information and desired password
Provide your name and select your preferred language
Choose between a personal account or company account
- For company accounts, provide company name and VAT number
Confirm your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox
Log in with your credentials
Complete your profile by clicking on your initials in the top-right corner:
- Upload a profile picture
- For company accounts: verify company details and upload logo

Creating a New Project #

Step 1: Initialize Project #

On the Projects page, click New Project
Enter a project name and description
(Optional) Assign a client from your contacts list
Specify the project location and status
Click Create

Step 2: Configure Project Parameters #

In the project settings, configure:
- Automatic tag generation format for different elements (lights, outlets, motors)
- Automatic KNX address generation rules
- Enable/disable global commands for rooms (all on/off, shutter control)
Save your configuration

Building Configuration #

Define Building Structure #

Navigate to the Building section (automatically created with default “Home” building)
Rename the default building or add additional buildings if needed

Step 2: Create Areas and Rooms #

For each building, click Add Area (typically representing floors)
Name each area (e.g., “Ground Floor”, “First Floor”)
Within each area, click Add Room
For each room:
- Enter a name
- Select an appropriate icon from the library
- Configure global commands (if needed)
- Set permission levels for room access

Device Management #

Step 1: Add Devices to Rooms #

Click on a room name to access its device list
Click Add Device
Select the appropriate device type from the list
Provide any required details
Repeat for all devices in each room

Step 2: Manage Device Types (if needed) #

Click the Type button on the Device List page
To create a new device type, click Add Type
Configure the new type:
- Enter a name
- Select the channel type required (matching KNX actuator channels)
- Specify the function (e.g., LED Dimmer)
- Choose the visualization category
- Select the widget type for the mobile application
Click Save

Step 3: Configure Categories (if needed) #

Access the Categories page from the Device List menu
To add a custom category, click Add Category
Select an icon and provide a name
Configure settings:
- Enable/disable global commands
- Set permission levels
Click Save

Step 4: Set Up Scenes (if needed) #

In the Device List, locate the Scene columns (Scene 1-4)
Click Edit Scene to name each scene
For each device, select which scenes it should participate in
Save your configuration

Panel Configuration #

Step 1: Create Electrical Panels #

Navigate to the Panels section
Click Create Panel
Enter a name and optional tag
Define the panel size (to ensure all actuator modules will fit)
Specify the location if needed
Click Save

Step 2: Add Modules to Panels #

Select a panel from your list
Add required modules:
- KNX power supply
- Auxiliary power supply (if needed)
- HyperVisu visualization server
- IP gateway (if needed)
- Master KNX actuator
For master actuators, add extensions as needed to provide sufficient channels
Verify that the channel count (shown in green) meets or exceeds your device requirements

Step 3: Configure Outputs #

Click on a master module reference to access the output configuration
View available channels for the master module and extensions
From the right panel, drag devices onto the appropriate actuator channels
Add circuit names to channels for easier documentation
Continue until all devices are assigned to actuator channels

Input Configuration #

Step 1: Add Input Devices #

Return to your Device List and add input devices (e.g., push buttons)
Specify input channels for each device

Step 2: Link Inputs to Outputs #

Navigate to the Input page
Drag output devices (from the right panel) to input channels
Configure actions for short and long presses
Continue until all inputs are properly linked to their corresponding outputs

KNX Integration #

Step 1: Export to ETS #

Navigate to the KNX section
Configure export options:

Select information to include in group addresses
Choose whether to display tags on actuator channels

Click Export to generate an ETS project file
Import the file into ETS software

Step 2: Import Group Addresses (if needed) #

If you’ve extended your ETS project with additional devices:
- Create additional group addresses in ETS
- Export those addresses
In ElauPro, import the addresses
These can now be used in visualization widgets

Visualization Configuration #

Step 1: Configure Widgets #

Navigate to the Visualization section
Review automatically created widgets
Edit widgets as needed to modify:
- Names
- Room assignments
- Widget types
- Visibility settings
To add manual widgets:
- Click Add Widget
- Choose widget type
- Specify category, room, and protocol
- Link to appropriate group addresses

Step 2: Set Up Users #

In the User Management section, configure:
- User names and passwords
- Email addresses
- Application titles
- Permission levels (1-5)
Set access limitations by room or category
Create all required users with appropriate privileges

Step 3: Configure Protocol #

Edit KNX connection parameters:
- Gateway IP address
- Port (typically 3671)
- Individual address
- Communication protocol (typically UDP tunnel)
Configure date/time transmission if needed

Step 4: Connect to HyperVisu Server #

Enter the server serial number and token (from server admin page)
Verify that server status shows “online”
Download the application configuration to the server

Finalizing the Project #

Step 1: Generate Reports #

Navigate to the Reports section
Generate required reports:
- Project overview
- Input configuration
- Actuator configuration
Download the reports as PDFs for documentation

Step 2: Upload Project Files #

Go to the File Management section
Click Add File to upload relevant documents
Organize files in appropriate folders

Step 3: Set Up Collaboration (if needed) #

Add collaborators to your contacts list
Assign appropriate roles with specific permissions
Share the project with team members or clients

Project Handover #

Client Handover #

Provide access to the project to your client (if applicable)
Share all relevant reports and documentation
Transfer project ownership if required

Troubleshooting & Support #

If you encounter any issues during the project setup:

Access the online knowledge base via the Help button in the top-right menu
Contact support through the chat button in the bottom-right corner