ETS4 for Experts

- New ETS4 Functions- improved Workflows- improvements in relation to ETS3

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What's new?

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ETS4 - Facts & Figures

Important ETS4 novelties!

3. It’s OPEN!

ETS4 allows access to import/ export data, even at runtimeAccess to in-/ export data via XML based exchange formatNew “add in” interface allows access to ETS4 data, even at runtime

2. It’s FAST!

ETS4 speeds up project workflow and data exchange Project and product data import is at least twice faster Increased workflow efficiency from project creation up to download

1. It’s EASY!

Lowering the threshold for newcomers with a new ETS4 user interface! Easy ETS project setup/ project creation wizards for KNX newcomersBetter user interface, faster access to common functions

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The details…

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ETS4 Improvements: Overview

• User Interface (previous slides)

• Data Exchange: XML (previous slides)

• Database:1. Change without Closing2. Central Repository (Server) 3. Automated Backup4. …

• Project:1. Project Files: store & attach non-ETS data (CAD)2. Project Log: Descriptions + Titles/Headers3. Free Group Address Structure (+ full 16 bit range)4. Embedded Parameter Dialog5. Dynamic Folders6. …

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Improvements: Database

Change Database without closing ETS

• database change can be done directly via the ETS4 user interface

• in ETS3 this operation requires a close and restart of the software

• this makes switching to other projects obviously much faster

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Improvements: Database

Central Database Repository

• ETS4 can open projects from a central server repository

• workflow optimization: >1 user can access projects

• once accessed, project status = “Checked out to” user = “XYZ”

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Improvements: Database

Automated Backup

ETS4 offers two ways to create backups:- manually: during project edit- automatically: as user request when closing ETS4

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Improvements: Projects

Extra Project Data

Possibility to add not ETS-related data (files) to projects:- CAD drawings- product specific documentation- installation manuals

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Improvements: Projects

Improved Project Logging

• project log entries have been extended with their specific Titles

• project log entries also indicate the user (DB = central repository)

• this allows better structured project descriptions (sort by title)

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Improvements: Projects

Free Group Address Structure

• classic = 2 and 3 level Group Address structures• this is for complex and/or big projects not always sufficient

• with ETS4 project specific Group Address structures can be defined

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Bus Access• Parallel download for, via IP connected Twisted Pair segments• Bus access also available in the free of charge ETS4 DEMO

User interface• License overview directly available in main view, right after launch• KNX News, also available in main view (can of course be disabled)• Updated search & filter functions (e.g. product catalogue/finder, …)

Project editor/ analysis• Updated „To Do“ list concept• Dedicated folder for “recently used” products• More powerful and configurable filter & record functions (bus/gr. monitor)

Project documentation• Size of project export files has been reduced significantly• Single device report possible

Automatic Updates

Further Improvements

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ETS4 Requirements

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ETS4 Requirements

Operating System:

MS Windows:

• XP (min. SP3), Vista (min. SP2), 7, 2003 (min. SP2) / 2008 Server

• For all: both 32-bit and 64-bit are supported

Hardware:

RAM: ≥ 2 GB HDD: > 5 GB

(ETS4 setup = ~ 450MB)CPU: ≥ 2 GHz Screen Resolution: ≥

1024x768 (Multi Monitor Support)

USB Slot: for possible dongle

Recommended: ≥ 4GB RAM + higher screen resolution

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ETS4 Licensing

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ETS4 Licensing

1. All ETS3 dongles are supported by ETS4

2. The ETS4 installation does not remove the ETS3 installation, license or data

3. Moreover, ETS3 and ETS4 can be used in parallel with the same dongle

4. Upgrade from ETS3 to ETS4 means however that the ETS3 license will disappear from the KNX online shop account

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ETS4 Licensing

ETS4 Licensing Dialog

Available Licenses

Install License

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