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Generic controls/Push buttons

Parameters

Control name

Parameter

Description

Push button with LED(s) and comfort sensors

Temperature calibration offset

Calibration of the temperature sensor, from -6 °C to 6 °C, in increments of 0,5 °C

Single Niko Rocker or Niko Toggle

Function

Set the function of the button:

  • On/off switch: toggle the button to e.g. turn a light on/off.

  • Dimmer: toggle and hold the button to dim a light

  • Motor control: toggle and hold the button to e.g. open/close a shutter

  • Two separate generic buttons: the switch can be linked to two separate basic actions or routines

Temperature calibration offset

Calibration of the temperature sensor, from -6 °C to 6 °C, in increments of 0,5 °C

Double Niko Rocker or Niko Toggle

  • Function left side

  • Function right side


Set the function for eachbutton, seeSingle Niko Rocker or Niko Toggle - Function.

Temperature calibration offset

Calibration of the temperature sensor, from -6 °C to 6 °C, in increments of 0,5 °C

  • All other generic controls in de the software have no parameters.

  • Before using a rocker/toggle switch in basic actions, routines and conditions, you have to set its function.

Linked basic actions and routines

The settings below can be configured according to the control or device, as well as the basic actions and routines you create.

Control name

Setting

Description

  • Niko Rocker

  • Niko Toggle

  • Push button

  • Push-button interface

Shift

Set the shift function:

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

  • Push button

  • Push button with LED(s) and comfort sensors

  • Push-button interface

Function

Set the function:

  • Normal button: activate the basic action or routine by pressing the button. The button has a single function.

  • Shift button: give the button 2 functions based on a condition that is fulfilled (see Shift function)

  • Double function button: give the button 2 functions, depending on whether it is pressed for a short or a long time. Set the Duration for long press.

  • Niko Rocker

  • Niko Toggle

Function

Only available when the parameter Function of the control is set to Two generic separate buttons.

Set the function, see Push button - Function.

  • Push button

  • Push button with LED(s) and comfort sensors

  • Push-button interface

Operating mode

Set the operating mode:

  • Short press: activate the basic action or routine by briefly pressing the button.

  • Press and hold: activate the basic action or routine by holding down the button. Set the Duration.

  • Push-button mode: activate the basic action or routine for as long as you keep the button pressed.

  • Niko Rocker

  • Niko Toggle

Operating mode

Only available when the parameter Function of the control is set to Two generic separate buttons.

Set the operation mode, see Push button - Operating mode.

  • Niko Rocker

  • Niko Toggle

  • Push-button interface

Duration

  • When the Function is set to Double function button, set the duration for long press.

  • When the Operating mode is set to Press and hold, set the hold duration.

  • Niko Rocker

  • Niko Toggle

  • When active

  • When inactive

Set the LED colour and the LED brightness of the feedback LED when the basic action or routine is active or inactive.

Push button with LED(s) and comfort sensors

Feedback LED

Set the behaviour of the LED:

  • Normal

  • Inverted

  • Always on

  • Always off