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User Manual
iLife
INDEX
1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 General Information ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Description ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2 System diagram ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Communication modes ................................................................................................... 2
2. Configuring the software ............................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。
2.1 Changing the device ID........................................................................................... 3
2.3 Main interface ................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Create a project........................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Main interface ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Setting a room home page ......................................................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Entering the room information ................................................................................................... 6
2.4.2 Modifying the room information ................................................................................................ 6
4.3.1 Room devices ............................................................................................................... 7
4.3.1 Naming a device ........................................................................................................... 8
3Home page devices ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.1TV ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2、Lighting ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3、Air Conditioning ........................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Scenes.......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.5DVD ............................................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Curtain modules .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Background Music....................................................................................................................... 17
3.8Media ............................................................................................................................................. 17
3.9PA .................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.10Monitoring ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.11Security ....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.12、Blue-ray ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.13 Projectors ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.16 Matrix ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.17Karaoke ....................................................................................................................................... 22
3.18Underfloor heating ...................................................................................................................... 22
3.19Smart Metering ........................................................................................................................... 23
3.20DIIVA ............................................................................................................................................ 24
3.21 Home Theater .............................................................................................................. 25
3.22 Power Settings ............................................................................................................. 27
4Setting Access Control ................................................................................................................... 28
1. Overview
1.1.1 Description
The iLife application is an advanced home automation and remote access app developed
by HDL to control and manage HDL-Buspro devices. Its programming allows both iOS
and Android devices to control HDL automation solutions and household appliances.
The iLife application supports Local communication, Remote communication, and P2P
communication
a) Local: The most basic method of controlling the system is through local
communication. To enable this, a user should connect to the same WIFI
network as the iLife system. The local connection method is the default
method used.
b) Remotemode:
The remote mode is designed for users who wish to control their automation solutions while they
are away from home. The settings for this mode can be found on the HDL-1IP module. To learn
more about remote mode please refer to the SB-DN-1IP user manual.
Steps
To enable remote mode, follow the steps shown below:
a) Click on the left top corner “network” button and select “remote” mode
b) Input the project name, username, and password. The data that is input must match the data
entered into the 1IP module.
c) To save your changes click on “Connection/Save”.
C) P2P:
in this mode, you will able to access the HDL-BUS system directly through Internet, using
HDL-BUS Pro software. But remember this mode requires fixed static public IP for both
ends, so its not suitable for end-users.
2.3.1Create a project
Before any configurations, you will need to create a project on ILife editor.
You can create a new project, delete or rename an existing project and
Browse the database folder of the project
When the application is activated, the above window will appear. Enter the project name in the
space provided, and then click on the “create new project” tab.
2.3.2Main interface
When the “create new project” tab is clicked, the below interface will appear. This interface
contains all of the major features commonly needed.
-Steps: -To add a room to the list,clickon the “Add button” and a new room will be added.
Delete room:To delete a room, select a room from the list
and click delete.
Rename room:To rename a room first select a room and enter the desired name into the
name input box, any changes made to the name are automatically saved.
Modify a room Icon:To modify a room icon first select a room from the room list, and in the
room information box click on the icon. From the icon options then double click on the one of
your choice.
Delete a room:
If a user wishes to delete a room they should first select the room from the room list, then in the
room information box click the ‘Delete’ tab. A confirmation box will appear asking for
confirmation of the deletion, click yes to permanently delete the room and its associated
information.
Add device:To add a device, first select a room from the room list, then from the right hand
side double click on a ‘Device’, a range of command list will then appear.
After the desired device has been double clicked, it will be added to the room, and its properties
will be displayed in the central display area.
To rename a device right click the device name and select “property”, then select the
device you wish to rename and click on the ‘Save’ tab.
This section shows all the devices and functions which can be controlled by iLife,
3.1TV
The iLife application allows you to control your TV without using a traditional
remotecontroller, all a user needs is a HDL device which is capable of transmitting IR code
e.g : IR emitter, 8in1 sensor, 12in1 sensor………...
Steps: In order to accomplish IR control it is necessary for the iLife system , user needs to
‘learn’ the codes from the original IR controller by IR learner. Once this is done a user will
be able to control their TV from their Android or iOS device via the iLifeTV page.
1) Set-top Box
Steps:
To control a television via IR, it is necessary to check that the targets UV switch number
has been entered into the UI in the TV Page.
Options:
Single:Allows a user to modify a single row
Multi-line:Allows a user to modify a multiple rows at the same time synchronously.
Auto Accumulate:Allows a user to modify a single numeric value, which causes any following
numeric value to progressively increase. As an example if you configure line1 subnet ID as 1, the
following lines will be 2,3,4, etc.
Save Button:Enables a user to save any changes they make to the system. Any changes made
must be saved in order to be implemented.
Add program:To add a favorite channel, click on the blank area and enter a name, then
click the “Add” button to add a new channel.
“Show” checkbox:If this option is ticked, the iLife application will display the channel
name and the icon, if ‘Show’ is not selected iLife will only show the icon.
Delay time: A delay between each new command should be set, although the user can
choose their own time, a delay of 1000ms is recommended.
Channel Icon modification:To modify the channel icon, first select the channel, and then
click on the “Image” button. The icon list box will then open, double click on your chosen
icon to assign it to the channel.
To import a customized icon, right click on an icon, and select “import picture”. Any icon a
user wishes to add must be in PNG format with a pixel ratio of 242x199.
Categories:After a user has added their chosen channels, they should be placed into
categories. The iLife program will be unable to display a favorite channel if it is not placed
in a specific category.
3)Satellite TV
This user interface is used to control the satellite TV receiver.
3.2、Lighting
Lighting control is fundamental to HDL automation solutions. With the iLife app a user is able to
control lighting such us relays and dimmers effortlessly.
Add new lighting loop:To add a new lighting loop click on the blank and f enter the desired
name. After this is complete click the ‘Add’ tab to create your new lighting control loop. To set the
lighting loop target click on the lighting loop, and then click on the “Save”tab to save the changes
made.
Add new lighting scene:To add a new lighting scene first, a user should click on one of the
name input box, and input a suitable name. After this they should add the necessary targets, and
then click ‘Save’. The lighting scene will now appear in one of the six empty tabs located in the
center of the screen.
Modify lighting scene: To modify a lighting scene, the lighting scene should first be selected
from the central area, modified, and then saved.
3.3、Air Conditioning
a) Panel control: The iLife application is able to control the AC module through a DLP panel.
To enable this the subnet and device ID of the panel must be input into the iLife Editor
software.
b) HVAC control: If the AC unit is MAC 01.331, it can be controlled directly by iLife without
the need for a DLP.
Shown below is the iLife IR AC control interface, each of the AC temperature modes must be
configured separately.
3.4Scenes
Multiple scenes can be created using the iLife program, this gives the system flexibility and
adaptability. A user can for instance create a scene in each room where lights, AC ,curtain…. and
appliances are turned on/off at once.
Add new scene:To add a new scene click on the blank name box, and input the desired name.
Click on the ‘save’ tab to add the scene to the scene list.
Modify Scene Icon: select a scene name click on the ‘image’ tab, a new window will then
appear with multiple icons. Select an icon and then click on ‘image’ to set it as the scene icon.
Setting scene links: To set a link between two scenes right click on the scene link box and
then select the link setting as shown in the diagram.
3.5DVD
The configuration process for the DVD player is the same as that of a television. To control
a DVD player it is necessary to use a HDL product capable of transmitting IR codes.
To control a DVD player it is first necessary to program the iLife system with the IR codes
for the DVD player, this is done through the IR learner
3.6Curtain modules
Two types of curtain modules are available, the standard version and the advanced version:
a) SB-DN-2Motor: This is the standard HDL curtain module, which can be controlled
via iLife.
Add a new curtain motor:To add a new curtain motor first enter a name into the name
box, select which of the two versions of the curtain motors you wish to control, and then
click the “Add” tab.
To control the curtain It is important that “parameter 2” is correctly configured, it should be
as shown in the above screen shot (ON-OFF-STOP).
3.7Background Music
The iLife application can work with the Z-audio module and MZBOX, the features that can be
controlled however are dependent on the firmware version of the A-audio module.
a) Above V4.03: If the firmware is V4.03 or above, iLife can read and display the
playlist automatically. If new songs are added the system should be refreshed so
they can be updated to the play list.
b) b) Below V4.03: if the firmware is below V04.03, iLife will be unable to display the
music list unless it is manually entered into the iLife editor.
Add background music:To add background music a user should select one of the 4
blank tabs, enter a name, select the type, and then click the ‘Save’ tab.
Enable Z-Audio Playlist:To enable a Z-audio playlist a user should drag a PLS file to
theiLife editor so the playlist can be shown when using type b.( below V4.03)
3.8Media
3.9PA
This interface is used to control the power amplifier, and other devices which can utilize
amplified audio.
-To configure the system use the same methods as those used for other devices which
use the IR control function.
3.10Monitoring
The monitoring function of the iLife program allows a user to steam video from any IP
camera to any Android or iOS device. The default HDL IP camera type is ‘WINDAY”.
Add new camera:To add a new camera click on the 8 empty tabs, enter a name into the
name input box, and then click on the ‘Save’ tab. The new camera will then be added to
the system.
3.11Security
You can use ILife to arm and disarm HDL security module, the ILife can control all the
8-zones of the security module arming settings. The ILife can also read the status of the
dry contact which is configured on the security module bypass settings(refer to the
security module UM document).
3.12、Blue-ray
3.13Projectors
The projector function allows iLife to control projectors and similar devices via IR.
3.16Matrix
The matrix function allows multiple devices to be combined together, and controlled at once. The
matrix menu has 20 layers, with each layer having 20 sublayers in which targets can be
configured.
Add to the Matrix: To add to the matrix menu first select one of the 7 blank name tabs, then
enter the desired name into the name input box, and click on add. To add targets to your matrix,
select the name tab you have previously created, and then in the Add target box in put your
desired amount of targets.
Layer modification: To modify the target information a user must first select a matrix in order
to display its current targets. When this is done the target parameters will appear, to modify the
parameters select the cell you wish to edit and then click the Save tab to make the modifications
permanent. To add a secondary matrix to the primary, first select the primary then select one of
the 20 secondary matrices, input its name to the name input box and click add. To add targets
to the secondary matrix follow the same process used to add targets to the primary matrix.
Icon:To set an icon double click on the image tab, from the icon select window that
appears double click on your chosen icon to upload it to the system.
3.17Karaoke
The iLife system can control Karaoke machines and other KTV devices via IR control.
To configure the system use the same methods as those used for other devices which use
the IR control function.
3.18floor Heating
The floor heating of a building can be controlled by the iLife app, to open the underfloor heating
interface select geothermal from the right hand side device menu.
Once done the below window will appear.
Add a floorheating module: To add a floor heating area to the menu, select one of the 9 blank
name tabs, then enter the desired name and click on save. Once this is done a user can then
selects if the underfloor heating to be controlled via a panel or module, and input the subnet
number, device number, and channel number.
To implement the parameters, the user should then click on ‘Save’.
Types:
Panel: Allows a user to control the floor heating via a DLP panel, to enable this the
subnet/device ID of the DLP must be entered into the system.
Module:Allows a user to control the underfloor heating directly without using a DLP, to enable
this input the subnet/device ID of the floor heating module and select the corresponding
channel.
Modify geothermal module :Allows a user to select the floor heating tab they wish to
modify or delete.
Channel No: Allows a user to input the channel number of the floor heating control
3.19Smart Metering
The smart meter function is used to control HDLsingle phase and triple phase smart
power meters. This enables iLife to display the current, voltage, and power that is being
consumed.
Add smart meter control:To add a smart media to the system click one of the four empty
device name boxes, then input the device name into the name input box. Once this is done click
save, the smart meter name will then appear in one of the previously empty name tabs.
Modify smart meter control:To modify the smart meter information select the smart
meter you wish to modify, then modify the parameters to your requirement’s. Once this is
done click the save tab.
Type:Select the correct phase type (single or triple) for the meter you wish to control.
3.20DIIVA
The iLife system can also act as a digital interface for video and audio, when the DiiVA settings are
first accessed the below window will appear.
Add a Zone:To add a zone, a user must first enter the zone name in the zone name input box,
then select the zone number. When this is done, clicking on Add will create the zone in the zone
name box. To edit the subnet, and device number of the zone they must first select the zone
name, input the desired subnet and device numbers and then click save.
Add a Source: To add a source to the zone, first select the desired zone from the zone list box
then enter the source name and number, select the relevant image and press save. When ‘Add’ is
pressed (directly beneath the source icons) the zone number, source name and source image will
appear in the source name box.
3.21Home Theater
To enable quick access to frequently used devices in a home theater setting, iLife is
capable of complete home theatre control. A user can create their own personal home
theater interface using their own pictures, and control multiple targets.
When users open the Home Theater tab the below window will appear.
Steps
1-choose the interface that you are going to use ( iPAD or iPhone) because the picture
resolution ratio is different
-When the above steps have been completed, the category will be added to the list as
shown in the below screenshot.
3- To add a device and targets to the newly created category, follow the below steps:
a. Double click on the category you wish to add targets/devices to, a new blank
window will then appear.
b. Right click on the blank area and select “add” , enter a target/device name and
select a suitable icon.
c. Click on “new” to add it to the system.
3.22Power Settings
The power setting function of iLife allows a user to control the supply of power to any relay or
dimmer in the automation system. The power setting window can be found by opening the right
hand side device menu and double clicking ‘Power Setting’. When this is done the below window
will appear.
Add Power Control:To add a ‘power control’, a user must first input the device name, and
then click Add. When this is done the device name will appear at the top of the power setting
window. The user must then select the device once again and input the subnet number, device
number, device type, and any parameters or remarks into the cells on the table. After this is done
a user must click ‘Save’ to implement the modifications they have made.
Modify Power Control:To modify a ‘power control’ a user must first select the ‘power
control’ they wish to modify. When this is done the editable parameters of the device will be
displayed. When the modifications have been made a user should click on ‘Save’.
Power Control Icon:If a user wishes to use a different icon for the device they wish to control
they must first select the device from the top of the power setting window, then click on image. A
group of images will then appear and the user should double click their chosen icon.
Icon Status:If the icon status is open, the icon will be displayed. If the icon status is
closed the icon will not be displayed.
With access control settings a user can enable a multitude of cameras to monitor or create
scenes. The access control settings can be found by clicking on the Access tab located on the
upper tab menu, when the tab has been opened the window below will be displayed.
Cameras types:-
Networks URL:Nearly all IP cameras with an active URL address are supported by the
iLife software. To check if a camera is supported or not please follow the directions in the
below screenshot.
HDL:The official HDL camera can support both local monitoring and remote monitoring
Hikvision: A camera brand which is also compatible with the iLife application.
Add Access Scene:To add an access scene click on one of the 12 empty tabs, and then
enter a name into the name input box. Click the ‘Add’ tab to create the scene.
Delete Access Scene:To delete an access scene select the access scene tab, then click
the delete tab.
5Temperature Settings
The iLife application is capable of displaying both indoor and outdoor temperatures. The required
parameters needed to allow the displaying of temperature can be found by clicking on the
temperature tab located on the upper tab menu, when the tab has been opened the window
below will be displayed.
Steps:To enable the temperature function, first tick the ‘Temperature’ checkbox. After this ,
input the subnet/device ID of the module that temperature will be broadcast from, the
6Local Settings
Local access settings for the iLife program can be found by opening the ‘Local Setting’ tab located
on the upper menu. When opened the window below will be displayed.
The local settings are extremely simple, they consist of only two input boxes into which a
password, and server IP address is entered. When the user has input these two pieces of
information they must click on save to implement the changes they have made.
Security Lock PWD: Allows a user to enter a password to protect the system
PC server IP address: Allows a user to enter the IP address of a server
After configuring the project on iLife, you will need to upload your project from your
PC(iLife editor) to iLife(based on the end-user device).
Uploading: When uploading the file it is necessary to choose the operating system of the
device you use iLife on, there are two options available, iOS or Android. After the operating
system has been selected, enter the address of the device and then upload may then begin.
To upload a completed project to iLife, the below steps should be followed:
Downloading:An existing project can be downloaded from iLife to a user’s PC using the
iLife editor. This allows a project to be modified and then uploaded to iLife.
8 Important information
a) IOS:
The iOS iLife application can be downloaded from the apple store.
2) Android:
The Android iLife application can be downloaded from the Google play store.
3) iLife editor tool:
The iLife editor tool can be download from the HDL FTP server:
ftp://59.41.255.150/en(enlish)/HDL-BUS/Softwares/iLife%20Editor/
It can also download from
dropbox :https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ui78jjmcg5pwwsw/AAAAD7P9VPsPrto-d2_FDlJ9a
To activate a downloaded iLife program it must first be registered with HDL. The
registration process provide two types of licenses:
Steps:
a) Open the iLife application and click on the right gear button.
b) Send the serial number that is shown on the window to HDL for license. HDL will
then generate the required license to activate the application.
b)Site license:
If multiple devices are required to control the HDL bus system, then a site license is
required. The site license is supported by new HDL 4th generation 1port module
MBUS01IP.431.
Steps:
a) Open the iLife application and click on the right gear button.
b) Select site license option and it will show a window.
c) Input the subnet and device ID of the 1ip module and click on “get code”
d) An activation key will then be generated, when the key has been sent to HDL the
license required to activate the application will be generated.
Lighting Interface
AC interface
TV interface
curtain interface
Scene interface
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