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Product Type KNX coupler for home automation
Brand Steinel
Model ALC100 KNX
Main functions Zone coupler, line coupler, segment coupler; line amplifier; secure proxy; galvanic isolation; KNX Data Secure; physical and group address filtering
Dimensions (width) 18 mm (1 TE)
Weight 90 g
Power supply KNX bus DC 21–32 V SELV, current consumption upper line 9 mA, lower line 5 mA
Operating temperature -5 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature -25 °C to +70 °C
Protection class III
Mounting type On DIN rail (IEC 60715)
KNX connection type Connection terminals with polarity labeling
Commissioning Via ETS (from version 5.7.7 or 6.1.1 depending on use)
LED indicators RUN, MAIN, SUB, MODE, programming (red)
Control buttons Programming (PROG.), Pass IA, Pass GA
Filtering function Manual deactivation via Pass IA (physical address) and Pass GA (group address) buttons
Safety Installation and connection reserved for a qualified electrician; compliance with SELV standards; protective caps on terminals
Maintenance and cleaning No special maintenance; clean with a dry, lint-free cloth
Spare parts and repairability No detachable parts; repair only by the manufacturer or an authorized service
Warranty In accordance with applicable legislation (check with the reseller)

Frequently Asked Questions - ALC100 KNX STEINEL

What are the main functions of the Steinel ALC100 KNX?
The ALC100 KNX can be used as a zone coupler, line coupler, segment coupler or line amplifier. It provides galvanic isolation between lines, supports KNX Data Secure and the secure proxy to connect an encrypted line and an unencrypted line.
How to install the KNX coupler ALC100?
Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Mount the device on a DIN rail. Connect the upper line (MAIN) to the lower terminal (10) and the lower line (SUB) to the upper terminal (1), respecting polarity. Each line segment requires a separate power supply.
How to program the physical address of the ALC100 KNX?
Activate the bus voltage, press the PROG. button (9) until the programming LED (8) lights up. Use ETS to program the physical address (e.g., X.0.0 for zone coupler). The LED turns off automatically after programming.
What do the different status LEDs mean?
The RUN LED indicates voltage and filtering status (green: OK, red: SUB disconnection, orange: filter disabled). MAIN and SUB flash when receiving telegrams (orange) or in case of error (red). MODE indicates the operating mode (off: zone/line coupler, green: segment/amplifier, orange: secure proxy).
How to disable address filtering on the coupler?
Press the Pass IA button to disable physical address filtering, or Pass GA for group address filtering. The MODE LED briefly flashes red, and the RUN LED indicates the filter status. Deactivation remains active until the next press.
How to activate Safe State mode?
Disconnect the bus voltage or remove the MAIN terminal. After about 15 seconds, press and hold the PROG. button then restore voltage. Release the button when the programming LED flashes slowly. This mode allows ETS diagnostics without executing the application.
How to perform a Master Reset?
The Master Reset requires being in Safe State mode first. Then press and hold the PROG. button for more than 5 seconds until the LED flashes quickly. Release: the device resets its physical address (15.15.0) and retains the system software. In Secure mode, security is disabled.
Is the ALC100 KNX compatible with existing KNX installations?
Yes, it is compatible with standard KNX installations using the TP256 bus. It requires an ETS tool from version 5.7.7 (for zone/line/amplifier coupler) or 6.1.1 (for segment coupler/secure proxy). Respect the logical topology of the installation.
How to configure Secure Proxy mode?
In ETS, activate Secure mode and load the device certificate (scan the QR code or enter it manually). Once programming is done, the MODE LED lights up orange. The coupler then securely connects an encrypted line and an unencrypted line.
What is the power consumption of the ALC100 KNX?
The device consumes 9 mA on the upper line (MAIN) and 5 mA on the lower line (SUB), for a total of about 14 mA at a voltage of 21-32 V DC. Each line segment must have its own separate power supply.

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USER MANUAL ALC100 KNX STEINEL

Area-/Linecoupler ALC100 KNX-S

Art.-Nr. 085643

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Operating instructions

Area-/Linecoupler ALC100 KNX-S

Art.no.085643

Table of contents

1 Safety instructions 3
2 System information 3
3 Device components 3
4 Intended use 5
5 Product characteristics 5
6 Area of use 5

6.1 Backbone coupler and line coupler 5
6.2 Segment coupler and amplifier 6

7 Operation 7
8 Information for electrically skilled persons. 7

8.1 Mounting and electrical connection 7
8.2 Commissioning 8

8.2.1 Safe-state mode and master reset.. 8

9 Technical data 9

1 Safety instructions

To avoid potential damage, read and follow the following instructions:

STEINEL ALC100 KNX - Safety instructions - 1

Electrical devices may be mounted and connected only by electrically skilled persons.

Danger of electric shock. During installation and cable routing, comply with the regulations and standards which apply for SELV circuits.

This manual is an integral part of the product, and must remain with the customer.

2 System information

This device is a product of the KNX system and complies with the KNX directives. Detailed technical knowledge obtained in KNX training courses is a prerequisite to proper understanding.

The function of this device depends upon the software. Detailed information on loadable software and attainable functionality as well as the software itself can be obtained from the manufacturer's product database.

The device can be updated. Firmware can be easily updated with the STEINEL KNX Service App (additional software).

The device is KNX Data Secure capable. KNX Data Secure offers protection against manipulation in building automation and can be configured in the ETS project. Detailed technical knowledge is required. A device certificate, which is attached to the device, is required for safe commissioning. During mounting, the device certificate must be removed from the device and stored securely.

Planning, installation and commissioning of the device is carried out using ETS version 5.7.7. or higher in the case of use as a backbone coupler, line coupler or amplifier or 6.1.1 in the case of use as a backbone coupler, line coupler, segment coupler or secure proxy.

3 Device components

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Figure 1: Front view

(1) KNX device connection terminal, subordinate line SUB

(2) Status LED RUN
(3) Status LED MAIN
(4) Status LED SUB
(5) Status LED MODE
(6) Button Pass IA
(7) Button Pass GA
(8) Programming LED, red
(9) Programming button PROG.
(10) KNX device connection terminal, higher-order line MAIN

Status LED function RUN

Off Power failure on higher-order line

Lights up green Ready for operation, higher-order and subordinate lines are supplied with voltage.

Lights up red Power failure on subordinate line.

Lights up orange Group address filter function is deactivated

Flashes orange (approx. 1 Hz) Physical address filter function is deactivated

Flashes orange quickly (approx. Both filter functions are deactivated 4 Hz)

Status LED function MAIN

Lights up orange for 6 ms Telegram reception, higher-order line

Lights up red for 6 ms One-time communication error, higher-order line

Lights up red for 100 ms Repeated communication error, higher-order line

The display of errors has a higher priority.

Status LED function SUB

Lights up orange for 6 ms Telegram reception, subordinate line

Lights up red for 6 ms One-time communication error, subordinate line

Lights up red for 100 ms Repeated communication error, subordinate line

The display of errors has a higher priority.

Status LED function MODE

Off Device functions as a backbone coupler or line coupler

Lights up green Device functions as a segment coupler or line amplifier

Lights up orange Device functions as a backbone coupler, line

coupler or segment coupler; and the secure proxy is activated

Lights up red for 100 ms Pass IA or Pass GA button has been pressed

Self-test of the status LED

During restart, the status LEDs light up green for 0.5 seconds and then red in sequence from the top to the bottom

4 Intended use

  • Establishes a data link between two KNX lines/segments/backbones and ensures electrical separation between these lines/segments/backbones
  • Operation as a backbone coupler, line coupler or segment coupler (from ETS 6.1.1 onwards) or amplifier (up to ETS 5.7.7)
  • Installation in small distribution board on a DIN rail according to IEC 60715

5 Product characteristics

  • KNX Data Secure
  • Secure proxy for connection to an unencrypted and encrypted line
  • Electrical separation between the higher-order and subordinate line
  • Manual control used to deactivate filter functions

6 Area of use

6.1 Backbone coupler and line coupler

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Figure 2: Use as a backbone and line coupler

Backbone coupler (BK): The physical address is the address of a backbone coupler X.0.0 and must match the logical topology of the KNX system.

Connection of a main line (HL) with a backbone line (BL). Alternatively with or without filter function. The coupler is logically assigned to the subordinate line. Observe the instructions in the technical documentation regarding the address.

Line coupler (LK): The physical address is the address of a line coupler X.Y.0 and must match the logical topology of the KNX system.

Connection of a line with a main line (HL). Alternatively with or without filter function.

The coupler is logically assigned to the subordinate line. Observe the instructions in the technical documentation regarding the address.

BK = Backbone coupler

LK = Line coupler

TLN = Bus device

SV = KNX power supply

DR = Choke

Each line segment requires a separate power supply (SV) including choke (DR).

6.2 Segment coupler and amplifier

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Figure 3: Use as a segment coupler and amplifier

Segment coupler (SK): The physical address is the address of a normal KNX participant X.Y.Z (Z 0) and must match the logical topology of the KNX system.

Division of a line (max. 256 participants) into independent line segments. Alternatively with or without filter function. The segment coupler is logically assigned to the subordinate line segment. Observe the instructions in the technical documentation regarding the address.

Amplifier (LV): The physical address is the address of a normal KNX participant X.Y.Z (Z 0) and must match the logical topology of the KNX system.

Division of a line (max. 256 participants) into independent line segments. Preparation and repetition of telegrams on a line, no filter function. Observe the instructions in the technical documentation regarding the address.

SK = Segment coupler

LV = Amplifier

TLN = Bus device

SV = KNX power supply

DR = Choke

Each line segment requires a separate power supply (SV) including choke (DR).

7 Operation

Deactivating the physical address filter function

Press the Pass IA button.

The status LED MODE briefly lights up red.

The status LED RUN displays the state of the filter functions, (see figure 1).

The filter is deactivated until the Pass IA button is pressed again.

Deactivating the group address filter function

Press the Pass GA button.

The status LED MODE briefly lights up red.

The status LED RUN displays the state of the filter functions, (see figure 1).

The filter is deactivated until the Pass GA button is pressed again.

8 Information for electrically skilled persons

STEINEL ALC100 KNX - Information for electrically skilled persons - 1

DANGER!

Electric shock when live parts are touched.

Electric shocks can be fatal.

Cover up live parts in the installation environment.

8.1 Mounting and electrical connection

Secure operation

  • Secure commissioning in the ETS is activated.
  • Remove the device certificate from the device and store it securely.
  • Enter or scan the device certificate and add it to the project. Recommendation: Use a high resolution camera to scan the QR code.

  • Document all passwords and keep them safe.

Mounting and connecting the device

  • Observe cable routing and spacing
  • Mount device on DIN rail.
  • Connect bus lines to KNX device connection terminals (see figure 1) observing the correct polarity.
  • Connect the higher-order line to the lower device connection terminal (10). Power is supplied to the device via this terminal.
  • Connect the subordinate line to the upper device connection terminal (1).
  • Attach the cover caps to the KNX connections as protection against hazardous voltages.

The subordinate line requires a separate power supply.

8.2 Commissioning

Programming the physical address and application programme with ETS

  • Switch on the bus voltage.
    Press the programming button (9) PROG.. The programming LED (8) lights up.
  • Programming the physical address. The programming LED goes out.
    ■ Program the application programme and filter table.

8.2.1 Safe-state mode and master reset

Activating safe-state mode

The safe-state mode stops the execution of the loaded application program.

1 Only the system software of the device is still functional. ETS diagnosis functions and programming of the device are possible. No telegrams are transmitted.

  • Switch off the bus voltage or remove the KNX device connection terminal (10) of the higher-order line.
  • Press and hold down the programming button for approx. 15 seconds.
  • Switch on the bus voltage or attach the KNX device connection terminal. Release the programming button only after the programming LED starts flashing slowly.

The safe-state mode is activated.

By briefly pressing the programming button again, the programming mode can also be switched on and off in the safe-state mode. If the programming mode is active, the programming LED stops flashing.

Deactivating safe-state mode

  • Switch off the bus voltage for approx. 15 seconds or trigger a restart via the ETS.

Master reset

The master reset restores the basic device settings (physical address 15.15.0, firmware remains in place). The device must then be recommissioned with the ETS.

In secure operation: A master reset deactivates device security. The device can then be recommissioned with the device certificate.

Performing a master reset

Precondition: The safe-state mode is activated.

  • Press and hold down the programming button for >5 s. The programming LED flashes quickly.
  • Release the programming button.

The device performs a master reset, restarts and is ready for operation again after approx. 5 s.

Restoring the device to factory settings

The device can be reset to factory settings with the STEINEL KNX Service App. This function uses the firmware contained in the device that was active at the time of delivery (delivered state). Restoring the factory settings causes the device to lose its physical address and configuration.

9 Technical data

Ambient temperature -5 ... +45°C
Storage/transport temperature -25 ... +70°C
Protection class III
Weight 90 g
Installation width 18 mm / 1 HP
KNX medium TP256
Commissioning mode S mode
Rated voltage KNX DC 21 ... 32 V SELV
Current consumption, KNX
Higher-order line 9 mA
Subordinate line 5 mA

Connection mode KNX Device connection terminal

STEINEL GmbH

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Telefon +49 5245 448 0

www.steinel.de

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Area-/Linecoupler ALC100 KNX-S

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Indices

Tension nominal KNX DC 21 ... 32 V MBTS

Consumo de corriente KNX

Linea principal 9 mA

Linea secundaria 5mA

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Sommaire

TLN = participant de bus

SV = tension d'alimentation KNX

DR = réactance

TLN = participant de bus

SV = tension d'alimentation KNX

DR = reactance

Désactiver le mode Safe State

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Indice

8.2.1 Safe State Mode Master reset

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Inhoudsopgave

Nominate spanning KNX DC 21 ... 32 V SELV

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Selvtest for status-LED

Ved omstart lyser status-LED-ene gront i 0,5 sekunder og deretter rødt fra topp til cunning

SV = KNX-spenningsforsyning

DR = Induktans

En separat spenningsforsyning (SV) inkludert induktans (DR) er nødvendig for hvert linjesegment.

Utfore Master-omstart

Forutsetting: Safe-State-modus er aktivert.

Trykk pa programmeringstasten, og hold den >5 s.

Programmerings-LED-en blinker raskt.

Slipp programmingstasten.

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Model : ALC100 KNX

Category : Home automation