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Technical responses to frequently asked questions

FAQ

GIOVE FREE_FREENET_iFREE

GIOVE CA20_CA21

GIOVE CA4

DOMOTICS

GIOVE iCONTROL2

SPEAKERS

DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS

GENERAL

  • Yes, there is in our catalogue the GIOVE SERVERKNX interface, to be connected via serial port to the CA20_CA21 controllers on one side , and on the other side directly to the KNX bus by in/out screw connector for easy insertion in any position. The interface is configured by means of simple web pages, connecting via lan from each PC. It is possible to decide how many and which functions of the Giove system to manage via KNX, freely assigning addresses of the preselected groups (in the format XX/YY/ZZ).

  • Yes, there is in our catalogue the GIOVE SERVERKNX interface, to be connected via serial port to the CA20_CA21 controllers on one side , and on the other side directly to the KNX bus by in/out screw connector for easy insertion in any position. The interface is configured by means of simple web pages, connecting via lan from each PC. It is possible to decide how many and which functions of the Giove system to manage via KNX, freely assigning addresses of the preselected groups (in the format XX/YY/ZZ).

  • In the “Scene” screw connector bar it is possible to connect some simple button contacts for activating 6 scenes. For “scene” we mean a recallable parameters preset: how many and which RC20 controls are on rather than off, for each of them can be settled volume, tones, channels (in case of TUNER channel you decide the radio frequency, in case of MP3 the exact track to be played first,) etc.. Inside the controller the scenes stored are 16, and from the front panel it is possible to choose the 6 to combine with the contacts on the rear. Instead, via serial protocol they all 16 are available. Scenes are programmed by connecting a PC via serial port to the controller, by using a specific application software called “Giove KProgram20”, available for sale upon request.

  • The Giove CA20_CA21 and CA4 systems are endowed with serial port (RS232 on CA20_CA21, RS485 on CA4 ) used to control and manage systems parameters, by using our protocol. Upon customer’s request, free of charge, can be provided the advanced manual of these controllers, in which is indicated and described the adopted communication protocol. These informations allow to the domotic installer to implement the Giove system. For the advanced CA20_CA21 system the end user can have different advanced solutions for the “intelligent” management: GIOVE TOUCH35touch panels for controllers endowed with LAN port (optional, code: GIOVE SCLAN), or a dedicated web server for those who prefer to use an internet browser (GIOVE WEBSERVER), and other wireless solutions for using iPhone, iPad etc..

  • Or you can use our MZ550A 5 zones, multiprogramme central for a simple but effective system, with listening to different programs in different zones.

  • For what concerns the cable, we guarantee good-working of our devices ONLY when connecting our VG10 cable from the controls to the controller, and a common 2x0,75mmq cable from the control to the speakers. For what concerns the speakers we can offer solutions for any kind of in-built case.

  • Our CA20_CA21 system can run also a HDMI matrix, for distributing the signal in 1080p FULL HD all throughout the house.

  • By using the GIOVE PS20 and the GIOVE PS7 switching systems you can “share” the speakers you already use in the multiroom, EVEN for the home-cinema system. You connect to these cards the speakers, the sintoamplifier outputs, and the control (RC10 or RC20) outputs, also a special signal-cable, which communicates with the card when the control is on or off. If this control is on, so you’re using the multiroom, the speakers will be connected. If you turn off the control, the card will automatically switch the speakers to the home-cinema system.

  • By using the GIOVE PS20 and the GIOVE PS7 switching systems you can “share” the speakers you already use in the multiroom, EVEN for the home-cinema system. You connect to these cards the speakers, the sintoamplifier outputs, and the control (RC10 or RC20) outputs, also a special signal-cable, which communicates with the card when the control is on or off. If this control is on, so you’re using the multiroom, the speakers will be connected. If you turn off the control, the card will automatically switch the speakers to the home-cinema system.

  • No, you can’t, for running a dolby system it is necessary a dolby-countersigned sintoamplifier, which enables a particular steering of the various speakers involved in the physical acoustic reproduction of the specific acoustic parameters. But you can share some of these speakers by our RC10 or RC20 controls, so that both systems can intellligently coexist and it is not necessary to buy additional speakers for the same zone/room (by using GIOVE PS7 or GIOVE PS20 switching systems).

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Via E.Fermi, 8 - Zona Ind.Est
30020 Noventa di Piave (Venice) - Italy
Phone: +39 0421 307825
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