Supported Connected Devices
The cloud service is currently compatible with selected commercially available connected devices from Siemens. A table of available connected devices is provided below. The Customer is responsible for installing the connected devices in accordance with related documentation at the site and any associated costs in order to use the cloud service.
Component | Description | Per project | |
|---|---|---|---|
Edge controller | CXE200 is an edge controller serving as the point of integration for building automation and control systems, smart devices and cloud apps. | 1 | |
| Desigo Plug and Play Automation Basic cloud subscription with commissioning app | Desigo Plug and Play Automation cloud app contains functions for planning, commissioning and operation of the building automation and control system. | 1 |
Fan coil system components
Component | Description | Per project | |
|---|---|---|---|
Room thermostat for FCU | Siemens RDF660MB / RDF302 / RDF400BN / RDF440BN / RDF460BN are Modbus room thermostats for 2-/4-pipe FCU with on/off valves, ECM fan and 2x universal input with optional electrical heater application, sending temperature readings to the Desigo Plug and Play Automation app. | Max. 100 Modbus thermostats (RS485 limitations for more than 32 devices apply) | |
| Meters (heat/cooling and electricity), Siemens or third-party. | Heat/cooling meters measure water flow rate, feed temperature and return temperature from which the transferred heat energy is calculated. Heat/cooling meters measure water flow rate, feed temperature and return temperature from which the transferred heat energy is calculated. Electrical meters measure the electrical energy consumption. Frequent periodic meter readings are used to monitor energy efficiency of the system and to take advantage of time-of-day tariffs. | Max. 4 M-Bus meters |
| Relay | Modbus relay for integration with primary plant. | Max. 2 |
Wireless components
Component | Description | Per network | Per project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thread border router (TBR) | The Tread border router enables IoT connectivity between the edge controller and wireless end devices. Note: Every TBR creates its own mesh network (TBR network). | 1 TBR device => 1 TBR network | Max. 4 (per edge controller) | |
| Thread mesh extender (TME) | The Thread mesh extender provides wireless coverage and path diversity to end devices. | Max. 15 | Max. 60 |
Wireless room actuator (WRA) | The wireless room actuator provides a radiator retrofit solution to enable building automation. It is recommended to have max. 20 WRA per TBR/TME device. | Max. 100 (total wireless end devices) | Max. 400 (total wireless end devices) | |
Wireless room unit (WRU) | The wireless room unit provides room temperature control via wireless communication KNX IoT over Thread. It is recommended to have max. 20 WRU per TBR/TME device. | Max. 100 (total wireless end devices) | Max. 400 (total wireless end devices) | |
Wireless room sensor (WRS) | The wireless room sensor provides room temperature, humidity, and CO2 data via wireless communication KNX IoT over Thread. It is recommended to have max. 20 WRS per TBR/TME device. | Max. 100 (total wireless end devices) | Max. 400 (total wireless end devices) | |
Web browser and viewing devices
To access the cloud service it is recommended to use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox with screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels or higher for best user experience.
Internet connection
The bandwidth of the Internet connection determines the performance of the cloud service.