Commands

Here you can view a list of all commands in the HomeServer. As far as possible, all commands can be run in all control points, timers and logic. The following entry fields change depending on the type of command.

These are the following types of command:
Request switching
The status of a communication object (1) (internal/EIB) is requested or changed.
The current value of the communication object is taken from the memory of the HomeServer.
After the start, the HomeServer keeps a process image of all stored communication objects.
Communication object (1)
This communication object is changed using the following command.
Set to constant
The value of the communication object is set to the following constant.
Set to the value of the communication object
The value of the communication object (1) is set to the value of the following communication object (2).

Example: Dimmer 1 = communication object (1)
is set to the value of Dimmer 2 = communication object (2)
Switching between 0 and constant
When running, the value of the communication object (1) changes between 0 and the following constant.
List - (minus)
The value of the communication object (1) is set to the next smallest value from the step list field. In doing so, the starting point is the current value of the communication object. The list is stored in the master data communication object.
List + (plus)
The value of the communication object (1) is set to the next highest value from the step list field. In doing so, the starting point is the current value of the communication object. The list is stored in the master data communication object.
Step - (minus)
The value of the communication object (1) is reduced by the step size. In doing so, the starting point is the current value of the communication object. The step size is stored in the master data communication object.
Step + (plus)
The value of the communication object (1) is increased by the step size. In doing so, the starting point is the current value of the communication object. The step size is stored in the master data communication object.
Add constant
The following constant is added to the current value of the communication object (1). Negative values can also be added.
The addition is always carried out; the
min-max value of the communication object is thereby not exceeded or fallen below.
Example: 10 is to be added to the current dim value of 95%; however, the HomeServer only transmits the maximum value of 100% during the addition (which has been set in the communication object).
Requests
A request is made of the communication object.
ATTENTION: If the result is to be re-used in the following commands,
then there should be a pause of approx. 3 seconds before the subsequent instruction!
Additional information is contained in the Chapter
Process image.
Send data by E-mail
The following data can be sent by E-mail using this command:
  • Archive
  • Report archive
  • Status page
  • Camera picture
  • Login list
  • Buddy list
  • Debug page
  • EIB monitor
  • Data source
    The type of data of the corresponding data source is selected here.
    E-mail recipient:
    The recipient group is assigned here. The data are sent to all E-mail recipients.
    Archive camera picture
    This command stores a camera picture in the following camera archive.
    Camera archive
    The camera picture is stored in this camera archive.
    Enter into archive
    This command can make an entry into one of the following archives:

  • Archive
  • Report archive
  • Data source
    The type of data of the corresponding data source is selected here.
    Sending data by FTP
    This command transfers data from the HomeServer by ftp.
    The following data can be transferred:

  • Archive
  • Report archive
  • Status page
  • Camera picture
  • Login list
  • Buddy list
  • Debug page
  • EIB monitor
  • Data source
    The type of data of the corresponding data source is selected here.
    Send time/date
    This command sends the date and time to the EIB.
    The data are sent to the communication objects from
    Project/Time synchronization/Send date and time to EIB .
    Send 14-byte text
    Important: This function only exists in projects in which it is used. To send or receive 14-byte text, please use the function Receive IP/EIB telegram or Send IP/EIB telegram.

    Using this command, a fixed text or a text module is sent to a communication object. The communication object may be, e.g. in a Gira Infodisplay 2.0. Only communication objects of the 14-byte data type can be assigned.

    You can switch between static and dynamic text (text module) using the [Stat] [Dyn] button.
    If dynamic text is selected then a second communication object (text control) is indicated for controlling the text module.
    Sequence
    A sequence is started or paused using this command.
    Scene
    A scene is addressed using this command.

    The following functions are available:
    Trigger alarm
    Using this command, alarms can be generated via E-mail, SMS and telephone call.
    Alarms and groups of recipients must be defined for this.
    Trigger Visu alarm
    This command brings the Visu page up to the front, e.g. in case of an alarm.
    The design and the Visu page must be selected for this. The
    user must be issued with a release (permission) for this.

    Important notes:
    Sending an IP/EIB telegram / Evaluate web page/IP device
    Using this command, data can be sent via the network to other HomeServer or network-enabled devices.

    The following types are available:
    Send SNMP trap
    The TRAPs are sent using this command.
    The settings for the TRAPs are located at
    Master data/Project/SNMP. The following data are required for sending:
    Wake On LAN - send telegram
    Using this command, a wake-on-LAN telegram can be sent via the network to a workstation PC.
    The workstations are defined in the program item
    Network/Wake On LAN.
    Re-start HomeServer
    The HomeServer can be re-started using this command.
    ATTENTION: A re-start is automatically run at every re-programming
    Dim
    The dim object of a dimmer is addressed by this
    This command is only available with the 4-bit data type.
    Due to the signal runtime, the behavior of the HomeServer from the user interface is not comparable to that of an EIB probe with dim application!
    We recommend that you work with the setting of the brightness value object of the dimmer.
    Otherwise, you can combine the single dim commands into a
    sequence.
    Communication object
    The dim object is assigned here.
    It can be changed using the following commands.
    Stop
    Dimming is paused (stopped).
    Up
    The brightness value is increased.
    Down
    The brightness value is decreased.
    Level
    The level is set.