Start-up-guide
Connection of a new kiBox
Welcome to Kiconex! On this page we will explain in detail what procedure you must follow to correctly connect your kibox.
Before starting, it is advisable to obtain more information about the ModBus protocol.
1 - Modbus RS485 bus connection
First, all controls must be connected through a shielded 2-wire communications cable, like the one shown in the following image:
You can connect one or more controls to a kiBox. We recommend that, if you want to connect a certain number of controls, you contact your supplier so they can advise you on the product that best suits your needs.
To connect several controls, the interconnection must be done along the same line, using a Daisy-Chain topology. Connecting via daisy-chain means that each team connects to the previous one in a linear way, forming a chain. Below is the daisy-chain typology and an example of three devices (a thermostat and two controls) connected through it to a kibox.
You can create as many bus lines as there are ports in your kiBox model. At kiconex, we recommend balancing the amount of equipment that is connected to each port (or bus line), in order not to saturate a single line with the information of all the controls and avoid the problems that it may cause (communication conflicts, slow transmission, loss of information, etc.).
We recommend reading RTU-RS485 Modbus Wiring Check to avoid possible problems after commissioning your kiBox. Likewise, it is advisable to plan your installation taking into account the details listed in plan an installation.
2 - kiBox connection
Once the electrical installation of the controls has been prepared, it is time to move on to the installation of the kiBox. You will find detailed information on the connection of your kiBox, choosing the model:
3 - Access mykiconex
All hardware is prepared. It is time to start using the myKiconex platform and start working with it and the range of possibilities it contains.
Access myKiconex, get your user registering on the platform and start enjoying the services offered by the platform, accessing your facility and displaying the controls contained in it.
Enjoy the user experience that the platform offers. Create your reports, diagrams and graphs that will help you maintain control over monitored data of your facility. Manage your needs thanks to a simple and intuitive user interface.
