IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual Issue date: 12/2014 r1.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng Intesis Software S.L. © 2014 Intesis Software S.L. All rights reserved. This document has been carefully written by Intesis Software SL. and a lot of effort has been made to ensure no errors or mistakes are present in the document. Intesis Software S.L. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng Table of contents Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 About this document ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 1 Description .................................................................................
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng Welcome Welcome to IntesisHome, the new eco-friendly system that will allow you to control your Air Conditioning units through our web interface, Apple devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod) and even Android devices. IntesisHome Universal device will offer you: Compatibility with most AC units with IR wireless remote controller. Control and monitor: On/Off Mode, Set Temp., Room Temp., Fan Speed, Vane Position.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 1 Description The IntesisHome Universal device is an external module capable of connecting your Air Conditioning units into your Wi-Fi network in order to provide global connectivity and remote control applications through a friendly user interface.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 2 Before starting Before starting the installation and configuration process please, make sure that you have: IntesisHome device. Before start using IntesisHome you need to acquire and install (if you haven’t done yet) an IntesisHome device2. Note: Make sure that you buy the right device. Remember that we have specific devices for each manufacturer and the universal one. Check the How to buy section to see which is the precise device you need.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 3 Quick Start In order to start using our system you need to install the device, register it and own a user account. Next, there is a step by step guide to help you going through all this process. 1. Device installation Place the IntesisHome Universal device in the final location and connect the power supply to the device. More information about the installation process can be found in section 4. 2.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4 Device installation ! CAUTION: To ensure regulatory compliance, use only the provided power supply. ! IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that some furniture and materials (carpets, curtains, glass, metal…) may affect on the IR communication. ! NOTE: The IntesisHome device has 2 IR emitters pointing at 2 different locations.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng Case C: Installed below the AC unit. In that case, the signal will travel from the IntesisHome device to the AC unit tacking advantage of the rebounds on the wall in front of it or other furniture present in the room. 4.2 Desktop position If you want to place the device on your desktop or any other horizontal surface, please consider the sketch below. In this case, the signal will travel directly from the IntesisHome device to the AC unit.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4.3 Power connection The IntesisHome device comes with a 5V DC 0,2 A power supply to be connected to the device. We do also provide 4 different types of plugs to match your current location needs: European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) and Australia (AU). EU UK US AU Figure 4-4 Power adaptor connection ! CAUTION: Do not insert the plug adaptor alone, without the converter.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 230 VAC Figure 4-7 Additional cable connection Along with the device, there is also an additional cable. One end may be connected to the power supply. First, remove the plug adaptor, you’ll see that the power supply includes an IEC60320 C8 standard connector and the cable uses an IEC-60320 C7 connector. Connect the other end of the cable to a 230VAC power source. © Intesis Software S.L.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4.4 Location selection Determining that the IntesisHome device will be working as expected in the installation location is an important stage. In order to determine the best location for your IntesisHome device, we offer you two possible options: use your Wireless Controller (the one of your AC unit) or use the special Parrot Mode. When selecting the installation location, please keep in mind that the IntesisHome device has 2 IR emitters and 1 IR receiver.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4.4.1 Using your Wireless Controller In order to determine if the desired location is suitable, please follow instructions next: 1. Pick up your Wireless Controller (the one from the AC unit). 2. Locate the Wireless Controller in the position you want to install the IntesisHome device. 3. Press the On/Off button of the Wireless Controller. 4. Check if you can control turn your AC unit On/Off from that position. a.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4.4.2 Using Parrot Mode The IntesisHome device includes a special mode (Parrot Mode) that will help you determining if the desired location is a good option or not. While this mode is active, the device will be sending constantly one command so you can check if in the desired location the AC system receives such signal and therefore is a good place to install the device. In order to activate the Parrot Mode, please do as follows: 1.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 4.4.3 IR wireless remote controller feedback The IntesisHome device includes an important feature: IR wireless remote controller feedback. Using this feature, you will be able to update the App status according to the last commands sent from the IR wireless remote controller to the AC unit. This feature is enabled by default and you only need to consider where you place the IntesisHome device.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 5 Wi-Fi configuration The IntesisHome device supports different Wi-Fi configuration modes: Auto (SSID visible networks) Manual (for non SSID visible networks) Advanced (for static IP configuration) WPS In order to connect the IntesisHome device to your Access Point or Router, please proceed with the Wi-Fi configuration as follows: 1. Use a Wi-Fi device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC) to connect to our device. 2.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 6 IR configuration ! IMPORTANT: Before starting the IR configuration process, please check the compatibility list at www.intesishome.com/downloads/universal and make sure that you have the IntesisHome Universal Controller already connected to the Internet. Once you have the IntesisHome device installed and Wi-Fi configured, you are ready to start the IR Configuration process.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 6.2 Manual mode If instead of using the IR remote controller of your AC unit, you want to use our web interface, please visit user.intesishome.com and follow instructions next: 1. Make sure that you have your IntesisHome device Wi-Fi configured. 2. Make sure that you have your IntesisHome device registered (see section 7). 3. Go to the settings/device section. 4. Press “manual mode” (Check Figure 6-1). Figure 6-1 Manual mode activation 5.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 7 Device registration After configuring the Wi-Fi connection and the IR communication, there is only one last step to be done: register your device. Please, follow bellow instructions to register your device: 1. Visit user.intesishome.com. 2. Create an account (in case you don’t have it yet). 3. Visit the settings/device/ section and click on add device. 4. Introduce the registration code (25 digit code on the manual sticker). 5.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 8 Operation modes The IntesisHome device can be operated in two different ways: standard operation (from the App or Web Interface) or back up operation (using the IH button). 8.1 Standard operation: App and web control of the AC unit. This is the standard way to control the AC unit. Using our App or the control web interface, you will be able to control the AC unit in the same way you would do it using the IR remote controller.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 8.2 Back up operation: control of the AC unit from the IH button Additionally, the IntesisHome device offers another important functionality. In case your Internet connection is not working and/or your IR remote controller is broken, you can set some commands to the AC unit pressing the IH button.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 9 Calendar, Timers and Scenes The IntesisHome application offers you the opportunity to schedule some actions to be applied to the AC unit. This can be done basically using 3 different features of the IntesisHome application: Calendar, Timers and Scenes. Please, check the IntesisHome user manual for more information about calendar and scenes at www.intesishome.com/docs/User-Manual-IntesisHome.pdf © Intesis Software S.L.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 User Manual r1.2 eng 10 LED status summary According to the different stages where the device can work in, please find below the LED status summary for your guidance. 10.1 10.2 10.
IntesisHome® IS-IR-WIFI-1 Red Blinking User Manual r1.2 eng IntesisHome device trying to connect to the Internet 11 Troubleshooting 1. Can’t connect the IntesisHome device to my Wi-Fi network If you have problems connecting the IntesisHome device to the Wi-Fi network, please visit the connection section in our FAQ site to get more information about possible problems and solutions. http://www.intesishome.com/support/faq/ 2.
