User manual

Nobo Energy Control system automatically controls electric heaters, lights, and other electrical appliances according to individually defined weekly programs.

The system will help you reduce energy bills, and make your household more eco friendly, without compromising your comfort.

Before you start

This chapter will give you essential knowledge of terms and concepts used in the Nobø Energy Control system.  

How does Nobø HUB work?

Nobø HUB is the central unit in the Nobø Energy Control System. The Nobø HUB controls heaters, lights and other electrical appliances according to your own weekly programs.

Nobø HUB is connected to your wireless network and communicates with Nobø Energy Control APP on your smartphone or tablet. From the APP, your home is controlled according to your needs and wishes.

You can control your home from anywhere in the world, as long as the app is connected to the Internet.

What is a receiver?

Nobø HUB sends radio signals to RECEIVERS that can be placed in heaters, power outlets or fuse boxes around your home. Each receiver has a unique ID code enabling Nobø HUB to send signals to the correct unit.

Nobø HUB is compatible with all NOBØ Orion700 receivers and NOBØ NCU receivers, but not with NOBØ Orion512 receivers.

List of receivers

NTB-2R is a combined floor and room thermostat and power regulator for in-box mounting. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set either on the receiver (thermostat), or with the NOBØ Energy Control APP Interface.

NCU-1R is a receiver for Nobø heaters NF and NT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT temperature setting is on the receiver (heater). ECO temperature is set with the NOBØ Energy Control APP interface.

NCU-2R is a receiver for Nobø heaters NF and NT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set either on the receiver (heater), or with the NOBØ Energy Control APP interface.

NCU-ER is a receiver for Nobø heaters NF and NT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set with the NOBØ Energy Control APP interface.

DCU-1R  is a receiver for Dimplex heaters DF and DT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT temperature setting is on the receiver (heater). ECO temperature is set with the NOBØ Energy Control APP Interface.

DCU-2R is a receiver for Dimplex heaters DF and DT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set either on the receiver (heater), or with the NOBØ Energy Control APP Interface.

DCU-ER  is a receiver for Dimplex heaters DF and DT, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set with the NOBØ Energy Control APP Interface.

R80 RDC 700 is a receiver for Nobø heaters C2/C4, B4, T4, P4/P6 and R3/R5, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures settings are on the receiver (heater).

R80 RXC 700 is a receiver for Nobø heaters C2/C4, B4, T4, P4/P6 and R3/R5, controllable by Nobø HUB. This receiver has no local controls. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set with the Nobø Energy Control APP interface. 

R80 RSC 700 is a receiver for Nobø heaters C2/C4, B4, T4, P4/P6 and R3/R5, controllable by Nobø HUB. COMFORT temperature setting is on the receiver (heater). ECO temperature is set with the NOBØ Energy Control APP interface.

R80 TXF 700 is a receiver for Nobø heaters C2/C4, B4, T4, P4/P6 and R3/R5. R80 TXF 700 can be controlled by Nobø HUB via a room thermostat (TCU 700 or TXB 700). COMFORT and ECO temperatures are then set on the room thermostat.

R80 TXF 700 can also be controlled directly by Nobø HUB, if there is a Nobø Switch temperature sensor in the same zone. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are then set in the APP interface.

2NC9 700 is a receiver for Dimplex and ewt heaters 2NC8, 2NW5 and 2NW6. COMFORT temperature setting is on the heater, while ECO temperature is set in Nobø Energy Control APP interface.

TRB 36 700 is a combined floor and room thermostat, and effect regulator for wall box mounting. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set on the receiver (thermostat).

TXB 700 operates as a central room thermostat in a room with one or more Nobø C2/C4, T4, P4/P6, R3/R5 and Safir glass heaters. This thermostat controls up to 10 heaters in the room via radio signals. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set on the receiver (thermostat).

TR36 is a combined floor and room thermostat for on wall mounting. COMFORT temperature is set on the receiver (thermostat). ECO temperature is set in the APP interface.

RSX 700 is a rail-mounted relay receiver for direct control of electric loads. Signals from Nobø HUB switches the loads on and off.

RS 700 is a flush mounted 10A receiver that switches the load on and off according to signals from Nobø HUB.

RCE 700 is a 10A control unit for power outlets, that switches the load on and off according to signals from Nobø HUB. Possible uses are lights and other appliances with a power cord, including heaters. COMFORT temperature is set on the heater.

TCU700 is a battery powered, wireless, room thermostat controlling NOBØ Safir Glass Heaters and NOBØ heaters with R80 TXF radio receiver. TCU700 communicates with the heaters through radio signals, and can be connected to Nobø HUB. COMFORT and ECO temperatures are set on the receiver (room thermostat).

What is a transmitter?

A transmitter communicates messages to Nobø HUB upon certain events, like operating a switch panel. A transmitter can also be a sensor (temperature, magnet switches etc.) that automatically communicates events and status to Nobø HUB.

List of transmitters

Nobø Switch SW4 enables you to manually set your home or single zones to NORMAL status, or temporarily override them to COMFORT, ECO or AWAY.

What is a zone?

Receivers that are supposed to follow the same weekly program and temperature settings, should be placed together in a ZONE in the APP. One example could be all the heaters in your living room. A ZONE is simply a group of receivers operating in the same manner.

Heaters/thermostats should not be placed in the same zone as lights or other appliances. One room can consist of several zones, and one zone can include receivers in different rooms.

All receivers in a zone should preferably have equal functionality. If a zone has both a heater connected to a simple ON/OFF receiver (e.g: RCE 700) and also another heater with an advanced receiver (e.g: NCU-2R), the simpler receiver will limit the functionality in the zone. The two heaters should each be given a separate zone, to be able to exploit the functionality of the advanced heater. 

Appliances with special patterns of use (e.g. engine heaters) should each have a separate zone. Name each zone for easy recognition.

What is a weekly program?

Each ZONE must be given a WEEKLY PROGRAM telling the receivers in the zone how to act during a week. For each day of the week you can specify periods as COMFORT, ECO, AWAY or OFF, and the receivers will react accordingly:

  COMFORT

Your preferred COMFORT temperature is set either on the heater, or in NOBØ Energy Control APP, depending on your type of receiver.

ON-OFF receivers will be ON when the zone is in COMFORT status.

  ECO

Your preferred ECO temperature is set either on the heater, or in NOBØ Energy Control APP, depending on your type of receiver.

ON-OFF receivers will be OFF when the zone is in ECO status.

  AWAY

AWAY temperatur is fixed to 7°C and cannot be altered. ON-OFF receivers will be OFF when the zone is in AWAY status.

  OFF

All receivers are switched off completely.

System setup

This chapter explains how to install Nobø HUB, and how to add receivers and other system units.

Nobø HUB setup

Important info:

Nobø HUB communicates with wireless radio signals. Nobø HUB must be mounted on a wall for optimal range. Some building materials, like reinforced concrete, massive timber etc. may reduce the signal range. In the case of signals not reaching a receiver, moving the Nobø HUB 1-2 metres to the side could be enough to avoid the obstacle. Install the system, and make sure all your receivers react properly, before final mounting of the Nobø HUB on the wall.

System setup:

Connect the power cord to the Nobø HUB and plug it into a power outlet.

Nobø HUB must be connected by cable (ethernet cable) to a local network with a wireless router. The cable can be connected directly to the router, or to a wall outlet elsewhere in the building. 

Make sure your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same wireless network and start NOBØ Energy Control APP. When connected to power and a local network, Nobø HUB will transmit its ID-code on the wireless network.

To install Nobø HUB, follow the APP setup wizard. The APP will search for an Nobø HUB, and display the results on the screen. Press the ID code corresponding to your Nobø HUB.

If more than one Nobø HUB is connected to the same wireless network, the correct one must be selected in the setup wizard. Check the ID-code at the back of the Nobø HUB and select the corresponding ID in the APP.

(NB! Only one Nobø HUB can be installed at a time.)

For security reasons, you will be asked to type in the 3 last digits of your Nobø HUB ID-code. The ID-code is at the back of your Nobø HUB.

Do not mount the Nobø HUB on the wall until the setup is finished. In case you need to check the ID-code again.

Control via the Internet

When the app has been connected to an Nobø HUB on a local network, the app can also be operated remotely via the Internet.

The system security is based on your local network being protected from unauthorized access. Please make sure your local, wireless network is password protected against intruders. Be careful when allowing others to access your network. Anyone who has connected their app to your Nobø HUB, will later be able to control it remotely via the Internet.



When the app and the Nobø HUB connect via a local network, they automatically exchange encryption keys. This is to ensure a secure, encrypted communication via the Internet by a robust AES encryption. The encryption keys are generated by the app, and are saved in the app and the Nobø HUB to prevent any online surveillance.

If you do not wish to control your system via the Internet, the "Allow control via Internet"-option can be switched off under “Settings”. This option can only be changed when connected to the local network. If the Internet control option is switched off and then back on again, all previous users (apps) are reset from accessing the Nobø HUB via the Internet. To regain access, the app and the Nobø HUB must exchange new encryption keys. This is done simply by starting the app while connected to the local network.

Advanced Nobø HUB setup

If the search for Nobø HUB in the setup wizard fails, and no HUBs are found, press “advanced” to install the Nobø HUB manually.

For advanced installation, you will need the IP-address allocated to the Nobø HUB on your network. The IP-address can be found by logging on to the router. See your wireless router manual, or ask your internet service provider for more info.

In the advanced setup screen, enter both the IP-address AND the entire 12 digit ID-code from the back of your Nobø HUB, and press “verify”.

If unsuccessful, please check the following:

(only relevant for users with special network configuration)

• Make sure there is no firewall between your wireless and cabled network (TCP-traffic must be allowed on port 27779.)
• Make sure your wireless network (connected to the APP) is the same logical local network (LAN) as your cabled network (connected to the Nobø HUB)
• Make sure your network allows UDP broadcast traffic (on IP 255.255.255.255, port 10000).

Adding receivers and transmitters

When Nobø HUB has been registered, other system units (receivers and transmitters) can be added. Select (+) “Add new > system unit” in the main menu. 

To install receivers, switch panels, sensors etc., their ID-code must be registered by the APP. This can be done in two ways:

1. Manual registration
2. Automatic search

Manual registration

Select “(+) Add new” in the main menu, select “system unit” and then “manual registration”.

The ID-code is a 12 digit number printed on the receiver. Enter this number into the textboxes on the screen. Press “+” to enter more units at the same time. It is advised to register only one zone at a time.

Many Nobø receivers have the ID code printed as QR code. The QR code can be scanned from the APP. 

Orion 512 products are not compatible with Nobø HUB.

Battery powered receivers or transmitters (TCU700, Nobø Switch) need pairing with the Nobø HUB if the ID-code has been added manually. During the installation, the APP will notify you when a unit needs pairing.

The unit is activated for pairing in the same way as for automatic search. See the unit user manual for more information.

Automatic search

Most Nobø receivers, plus a few Orion700 products (R80 RSC-700, R80 TXF-700, TCU700 room thermostat, Safir glass heater) can connect to the APP and Nobø HUB by automatic search.

Select “automatic search” in the APP. Next, you will be asked to switch on your system unit, and the unit will send its ID-code to Nobø HUB. More than one unit can be connected at once. Just switch on one unit, and check that it appears in the APP overview before switching on another. The search can be paused if needed.

It is advised to register one zone at a time.

How to switch on a receiver/transmitter for Automatic Search

NCU-1R, NCU-2R, NCU-ER: insert the unit into the heater. Turn the heater’s power switch from OFF(0) to ON(1). 

NTB-2R Room and floor thermostat: Slide the switch from standby to on.

R80 RSC700, R80 TXF700: insert the unit into the heater. Turn the heater’s power switch from OFF(0) to ON(1).

TCU700: Press and hold the right button until the menu appears. Press down and select EC700. Press the right button again to confirm the selection. TCU700 will then connect to your Nobø HUB or Orion700 control unit. 

Safir: Turn the heater’s power switch from OFF(0) to ON(1).

Nobø Switch SW4: Press the center of the switch once, so that all four corners are pressed down. The switch light flashes while searching for ECOHUB

R80 RDC 700 og R80 RXC 700: Require manual registration.

2NC9 700: Requires manual registration.

TRB700, TXB700: Require manual registration.

RCE 700, RS700 og RSX700: Require manual registration.

Name and assign units to a zone

When one or more ID codes are registered, each unit should be given a name. Enter a name that is easy to recognise. E.g. “Heater Dining room”, “Underfloor heating Bath” etc.

Every unit must be assigned to a zone. A unit will be added to the previously selected zone, unless you choose a different zone in the drop down menu. A new zone can also be added via the drop down menu. Give the zone a name that is easy to remember. E.g. “Heat Living room”. 

Assigning a zone to Nobø Switch

Nobø Switch has two possible configuration modes: Global control or Local zone control. When adding a Nobø Switch to the system, the preferred configuration mode is selected. Global control, enables the switch to control all zones. Local zone control enables Nobø switch to control one specific zone.

1. Global Control:

   When configured as a Global control, Nobø Switch overrides and controls any unlocked zones in the system. A Global Nobø Switch has the same functionality as the circle meny in the home screen. Select "Global control" in the unit setup screen to assign this functionality to a switch. At the same time, Nobø Switch can be used as a temperature sensor in a zone. The zone can be selected in the drop down menu. 

   

2. Local zone control:

   When configured as a Local zone control, Nobø Switch is connected to one specific zone. Any overrides or operations from the switch only affects the connected zone. Select "Local zone control" in the unit setup screen to assign local control to the switch. The zone is selected in the drop down menu. As an option, Nobø Switch can also be used as a temperature sensor in the same zone.

   

Removing system units

All system units (receivers and transmitters), zones and weekly programs you have added yourself, can be removed from the Nobø HUB if need be. The Default weekly program cannot be deleted.

Receivers and transmitters are removed by pressing in the menu, and selecting System Unit. Select one or more units for removal.

Press  in the menu, and select   Zone. Select one or more zones for removal. NB! All

receivers/transmitters in the zone will be removed as well.

Press  in the menu, and select  Weekly Program. Select one or more programs for removal. 

Zones using a removed program will return to the default program (factory settings). The Default program cannot be deleted.

Remove Nobø HUB

Removing Nobø HUB from an APP means the energy control system can no longer be controlled by this particular phone or tablet. Other phones or tablets connected to the same Nobø HUB will not be affected, and can still be used as normal.

To remove Nobø HUB, select  in the menu, and then  Nobø HUB.

Menus and Functions

This chapter will explain the screens in the APP, and where to find the various functions.

STATUS and ZONES

The HOME screen in Nobø Energy Control APP is divided in two views: STATUS and ZONES. Swipe sideways to navigate between the views.

STATUS view (Circle menu) is the main control of your household, and shows active status. When the centre of the circle is green, your home is in Normal status. This means all zones automatically follow their individual weekly programs. The Circle menu allows you to override your home to “COMFORT”, “ECO”, or “AWAY” when needed. The circle shows the active status in green.

Swiping left takes you to the ZONES view, listing all the zones in your home. Tap a zone bar to display the system units within the zone. To enter the settings screen for a zone, tap the wrench icon.

The left icon indicates that the zone is following the normal weekly program. The colour of the circular rim corresponds with the current active status for the zone according to the program.

Other menu items are placed under the menu button top left. 

Overrides

If you arrive home earlier than expected on a cold winter day, OR travel somewhere for the weekend, OR go on holiday for two weeks, the normal weekly program can easily be changed temporarily. This is called an override.

An override interrupts the normal weekly program, replacing it with the selected status “COMFORT”, “ECO” or “AWAY” for a limited time.

Nobø Energy Control has four types of overrides: CONSTANT, NOW, FROM-TO, and TIMER.

Override: CONSTANT

A CONSTANT override lasts until you choose to stop it manually. The override is useful if the time for return to Normal status is uncertain.

Override: NOW

A NOW-override lasts until there is to be a status change in the Normal weekly program. If the override applies to more than one zone, all zones must have a status change in the weekly program before the override is terminated. The system then automatically returns to Normal status. In the case of a weekly program with no daily status changes, a NOW-override is terminated at 3AM.

Override: FROM-TO

A FROM-TO override allows you to select date and time for when the override starts and stops.

Override: TIMER

A TIMER-override lasts the number of days and hours selected. Default TIMER duration is 2 days (48 hours) unless you change it.

Simple global overrides

In the HOME screen, the circle menu allows you to override all your zones to any status “COMFORT”, “ECO”, or “AWAY” for a limited time. You can terminate an override at any time by pressing “Normal” at the centre of the circle.

A single tap on ”COMFORT” starts a NOW-override. The Normal weekly program is put on hold, and all zones change to COMFORT status. The override is terminated automatically when all the zones have changed status once. In the case of a weekly program with no status changes, the NOW-override is terminated at 3AM. When the zones have changed back to Normal, the centre of the circle menu will turn green.

An override can be terminated at any time by pressing Normal or a different override.

COMFORT-override is useful if you come home early on a cold day, and need to turn up the heat ahead of schedule.

Eco

A single tap on ”ECO” starts a NOW-override. The Normal weekly program is put on hold, and all zones change to ECO status. The override is terminated automatically when all the zones have changed status once. In the case of a weekly program with no status changes, the NOW-override is terminated at 3AM. When the zones have changed back to Normal, the centre of the circle menu will turn green.

An override can be terminated at any time by pressing Normal or by pressing a different override.

ECO-override is useful if you go to bed early and need less heat for the remainder of the evening. Other uses are when you leave the house for a few hours and don’t need the heat on COMFORT level.

Away

A single tap on “AWAY” starts a TIMER override. The Normal weekly program is put on hold, and all zones change to AWAY status. AWAY override is useful when you leave the house for 2 days or more. Default AWAY override duration is 2 days (48 hours), before all zones return to Normal. The default AWAY override duration can be changed in the SETTINGS menu.

Advanced global overrides

To enter advanced override options, press and hold the preferred status, Comfort, Eco or Away, in the Circle menu. Or when an override is already running, press the banner above the Circle for advanced options. 

Four kinds of overrides are available in the advanced menu: CONSTANT, NOW, FROM-TO, and TIMER. 

A FROM-TO override is defined by entering time and date for start and stop. A TIMER override is defined by entering its duration in days and hours. 

Local zone overrides

Overriding a single zone can be done in the zones view.

Local zone overrides are not affected by global overrides activated in the circle menu.  

Simple zone overrides

Tap the left icon once to start a simple NOW-override for the zone.

If the current status for the zone is Eco, Away or Off, the simple override changes the status to Comfort. If the current status is Comfort, the simple override changes the status to Eco. The icon changes appearance when an override is active, so that overridden zones are easily spotted in the list.

Tap the icon again to terminate the zone override.

A NOW-override is terminated automatically upon the next event in the weekly program, or at 0300 (3 AM).

If one or more local zone overrides are active, a banner is displayed on the home screen. Tap the banner to terminate all local zone overrides.

Advanced zone overrides

Long press the left icon to enter the advanced zone override menu. Select the preferred status and type of override (CONSTANT, NOW, TIMER or FROM-TO).

To terminate the override, tap the left icon once. Alternatively, tap the banner in the home screen.

Zone settings

Press the wrench icon in the ZONES-view, to enter settings for a particular zone. The zone settings screen provides options for controlling the zone.

Zone unit overview

At the top is a list of all receivers and system units included in the zone.

Tap the receiver icon for additional unit information.

Temperature

COMFORT and ECO temperatures can be set in each zone (provided the receivers in the zone have this functionality). Select your preferred temperature according to the use of the room. E.g. COMFORT temperature in the living room can be very different from COMFORT temperature in the bedroom.

Temperatures are set either on the receiver or in the APP. If in doubt, check your receiver instructions.

If APP temperature settings are not available, you will be asked to set the temperatures on the heater.

When a zone contains more than one type of receiver, you may be asked to set temperatures both on certain heaters, and from the APP. (E.g. If there are R80 RDC and R80 RXC receivers in the same zone.)

AWAY status sets the zone in frost protection mode at 7°C. This temperature is fixed.

OFF status means all receivers are switched off completely.

When using basic ON/OFF receivers to control heaters (e.g. RCE 700 socket receiver), COMFORT temperature is set on the heater. ECO and AWAY are not available when using ON/OFF receivers, and the heaters are then switched off. Make sure the zone is protected against damage due to frost!

ON/OFF receivers are useful when controlling lights and other appliances. The appliance is switched on when in COMFORT, and otherwise off.

Normal weekly program

A zone can have one active weekly program at a time. When the system is in Normal status, the zone will follow the weekly program.

Active weekly program is selected in the drop down menu.  

Weekly programs can be altered to suit your needs, and new programs can be added. Press the wrench under NORMAL WEEKLY PROGRAM options to edit weekly programs.

The system has a predefined, “Default”, weekly program. This program cannot be altered.

Disable global overrides for a zone

If a zone should not be affected by any global overrides in the Circle Menu, select “Disable global overrides” in the zone settings.

The zone will then follow the Normal program, even if there is an active global override. The zone can still be overridden locally, both via the ZONES view or via a local Nobø Switch. 

In the ZONES view, the “Normal” icon has a padlock symbol when global overrides are disabled in a zone.

Unit info

Press a receiver icon in the zone settings screen for additional unit information (ID-code, name and zone). In this screen the unit can be renamed or moved from one zone to another.

Receivers RS700 and RSX700 have the possibility for reversed ON/OFF setting. This requires special electric installation by a certified installer.

Renaming zones and receivers

Rename a zone:

Enter zone settings and press the pencil icon  

Rename a receiver/transmitter:

Press the receiver icon in zone settings to enter the unit info screen.

Press the pencil icon  to rename the unit. 

Moving receivers

A receiver/transmitter can be moved from one zone to another.

Press the unit icon in the zone settings screen. Select the new zone in the drop down menu.

Weekly programs

All weekly programs can be altered to suit your needs, and new programs can be added.

Press the wrench under NORMAL WEEKLY PROGRAM options to edit weekly programs.

A weekly program consists of a 24 hour timeline for each day of the week.

The timeline can be divided into periods. Each period is set to a selected status, COMFORT, ECO, AWAY or OFF. Basic ON/OFF receivers will be switched off when not in COMFORT.

Add new weekly program

Press  to create a new weekly program. 

Enter a program name according to your needs (e.g. “work week”, “at home”).  You can copy the timeline from an existing program into the new program as a starting point to save time. Select the program to copy from in the drop down menu. Changes made are saved automatically.

Edit a weekly program

Touch and drag new sections into the timeline from the left side of the timeline bar.

Add the number of sections needed and place them according to your time schedule.

Delete a section by dragging the banner onto a neighbouring banner.

Press a period in the timeline to select the required status.

Select COMFORT, ECO, AWAY or OFF as status for the period.

Copy a daily program

When several of the days in your weekly program should be the same (e.g. working days), one day can be copied onto other days. This saves some work when setting up a weekly program.

Press the tab with the program to be copied (e.g. Monday), and select . Then select the days you want to copy the program to. Press  to confirm.

Settings

In the main menu under «settings», you can set default duration for AWAY overrides, and also define access via the Internet.

You will also find information on software version and licenses.

AWAY override

Select Settings in the menu to change the default time period for AWAY override. The factory setting is 2 days.

This setting applies to both the circle menu in the APP, and also any Nobø Switch connected to the same Nobø HUB.

Allow control via the Internet

If you do not wish to control your system via the Internet, the Allow Internet control-option can be switched off under “Settings”. This option can only be changed when connected to the local network. If the Internet control option is switched off and then back on again, all previous users (apps) are reset from accessing the Nobø HUB via the Internet. To regain access, the app and the Nobø HUB must exchange new encryption keys. This is done simply by starting the app while connected to the local network.

Additional products

Products providing additional features to Nobø Energy Control.

Switch panel Nobø Switch SW4

The buttons on Nobø Switch correspond with NORMAL, COMFORT, ECO and AWAY in the Circle Menu. You can install any number of Nobø Switch in your home, according to your needs. (e.g: by the entrance door, in the bedroom etc.)

To add a Nobø Switch, select (+) “Add new” and “system unit” in the menu,  just like adding a receiver.

Assigning a zone to Nobø Switch (available in 2018)

Nobø Switch has two possible configuration modes: Global control or Local zone control. When adding a Nobø Switch to the system, the preferred configuration mode is selected. Global control, enables the switch to control all zones. Local zone control enables Nobø switch to control one specific zone.

1. Global Control:

   When configured as a Global control, Nobø Switch overrides and controls any unlocked zones in the system. A Global Nobø Switch has the same functionality as the circle meny in the home screen. Select "Global control" in the unit setup screen to assign this functionality to a switch. At the same time, Nobø Switch can be used as a temperature sensor in a zone. The zone can be selected in the drop down menu. 

   

2. Local zone control:

   When configured as a Local zone control, Nobø Switch is connected to one specific zone. Any overrides or operations from the switch only affects the connected zone. Select "Local zone control" in the unit setup screen to assign local control to the switch. The zone is selected in the drop down menu. As an option, Nobø Switch can also be used as a temperature sensor in the same zone.

   

When operated, a green light flashes once on the Nobø Switch, to confirm that Nobø HUB has received the signal. If the Nobø Switch does not flash green, try moving it closer to the Nobø HUB and check again. Or try moving the Nobø HUB. Some building materials, like reinforced concrete, massive timber etc., may reduce the signal range. In such cases, moving the Nobø Switch or Nobø HUB 1-2 metres to the side could be enough to avoid the obstacle.

Make sure Nobø Switch confirms with a green flash before mounting it in the desired location.

NB!: Both Nobø Switch and Nobø HUB must be mounted on a wall for optimal range.  

Nobø Switch SW4 functions:

Push NORMAL (bottom left), your zone(s) will automatically follow their predefined weekly program.

Push COMFORT (top right) or ECO (top left), and a NOW-override is activated. The zone(s) will automatically return to NORMAL upon the next change in the weekly program.

Push AWAY (bottom right) to activate a TIMER-override. The zone(s) return to NORMAL after the predefined time has run out. Default TIMER setting is 2 days. The default time can be changed in the settings menu. When the default time is changed, it applies to the Circle menu and all Nobø Switches connectoed to the system.

Using a temperature sensor in Nobø Switch

Nobø Switch can act as an external temperature sensor. The sensor must be located in the same room as the heater it is controlling. The room temperature is registered and communicated to the Nobø HUB.

In a zone where Nobø Switch operates as a temperature sensor, the room temperature is shown in the zone list.

When Nobø Switch operates as a temperature sensor in a zone with NCU receivers, these heaters will automatically regulate according to the temperature measured by the Nobø Switch. If the Nobø Switch has a flat battery, or is out of range, the heaters will regulate according to their in-built temperature sensor.

Nobø Switch temperature sensor can replace TCU700 in installations with Safir glass heater and heaters with R80 TXF 700.

Do not place the temperature sensor in direct sunlight, close to a heat source (e.g. a fireplace) or in a closed container (e.g. inside a closet). Placing it on the wall, close to where you normally stay in the room, is preferable.

Nobø Switch and Safir/R80-TXF700

Nobø Switch and Nobø HUB combined can replace the room thermostats TCU700 or TXB 700 in installations with Safir glass heater or heaters with R80 TXF700 receivers.

When combining Nobø Switch with Safir glass heater/heaters with R80 TXF700, both the heaters ID-codes AND Nobø Switch are added to the same zone in the APP. Temperatures are then set in the APP interface.

Alternatively, the Nobø HUB can be used to control installations with TCU700 / TXB700 room thermostats. The installed heaters (Safir glass heater / R80 TXF700) must be added to the room thermostat (TCU700 / TXB700). ONLY the room thermostat is then added as a receiver in Nobø HUB. Temperatures must be set on the room thermostat.

Examples of use

This chapter gives some examples and scenarios of use on Nobø Energy Control.

Day to day uses

Carrie has just bought Nobø HUB with a few heaters and a couple of power outlet controls. She plans to divide her apartment into four zones. A zone for her bedroom heater, a zone for her kitchen and living room heaters, a zone for the underfloor heating in the bathroom, and a zone for the outdoor lights and a lamp in the kitchen window. The latter is convenient for making the house seem inhabited when she is away on holiday.

She adds the receivers using “automatic search”  on her phone APP, one zone at a time to avoid confusion. She names each zone and receiver with easily recognisable names. This makes it simple for both herself and her best friend who often borrows the apartment in the summer.

Finally she enters zone settings for each zone, and makes a weekly program for each one. For the bedroom, she makes a program that turns on the heat before she gets up on weekdays. On the heater she sets the ECO-setting to 14 degrees and the COMFORT setting to 19 degrees. On weekends, she enjoys reading in bed for a while in the morning. She then adapts the weekly program to keep the heat on for a bit longer on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

To save energy, she lets the program turn the bathroom and kitchen/living room heat to ECO when she is at work on weekdays.

If she goes away for the weekend, she conveniently presses the AWAY button on the switch panel by the entrance door. All heat zones then switch to AWAY status. In the light zone, she has selected “disable overrides” in zone settings. This ensures the lights will go on and off as usual.

All zones return to Normal after 2 days when she comes home.

Vacation

Carrie is going on vacation and wants all of her heating in AWAY status when she is gone. She also wants to ensure her coffee maker, TV and other appliances are off. At the same time she wants her kitchen and outdoor lights to go on an off to make the house seem inhabited.

In the zone overview screen her lights are placed in separate zones, and Carrie has selected “Disable global overrides” in the light zones. The lights will then follow their Normal Weekly Program even if the rest of the house is set to AWAY.

Carrie takes out her phone and presses and holds AWAY in the Circle Menu for advanced override settings. She selects FROM-TO and enters the time and date for leaving and returning. This ensures her saving energy and money while away, and still her house seems inhabited.

Carrie has done a smart thing by making a zone with a radio connected to a power outlet controller. She has selected “Disable global overrides” to make sure the zone follows the Normal program, and makes it turn on for a while in the evening. This enhances the impression that someone is home.

Weekly commuting

Owen is commuting on and off during the week, and often he does not know how many days of the week he will be gone. He wants to save money by turning down the heat when he is gone, but still wants the house to seem inhabited.

Owen has made a zone with a few lamps to go on and off automatically. He has selected “Disable global overrides” to make sure the lights always follow their Normal Weekly Program. On his way out he picks up his phone and long presses AWAY in the Circle Menu. He then selects CONSTANT override. The house will then go to AWAY status, except for the lights.

System upgrade from Orion 700

Owen has NOBØ Orion 700 control system installed in his house. Now he wishes to upgrade his system to Nobø HUB to be able to control his house from his phone. He has sought advice from an installer and learned that his old Orion 700 receivers are compatible with Nobø HUB. This means he can keep his old receivers.

Owen downloads NOBØ Energy Control APP to his phone and connects Nobø HUB to power and his wireless router. When the HUB is installed, he is ready to add his receivers.

Owen wants to do some changes to his old system setup, and makes a plan on how to group his receivers in new zones. Then he adds the receivers in the APP, one zone at a time. His older receivers need to be registered manually by entering the ID code written on each receiver. Recent receivers can be added by “automatic search”. Finally, he makes a weekly program for each zone.

When Owen has finished the setup, his girlfriend Mary wants the same setup on her phone. Mary downloads NOBØ Energy Control APP and starts the installation. Her phone discovers the Nobø HUB on the wireless network. When connected to the HUB, her phone automatically downloads all the settings, zones and receivers registered by Owen. Now they both can operate the system as they would like.

Troubleshooting

• No light on Nobø HUB
• No Nobø HUB found during setup
• Control via the Internet does not work
• Nobø HUB is not updated automatically
• Receiver does not change status
• FROM-TO override is not activated at the right time
• No light when Nobø Switch is operated
• Nobø Switch lights up when operated, but the zones do not react
• My Safir Glass heater or R80 TXF 700 is flashing green, although the heater is not supposed to be in frost protection mode
• Nobø HUB does not adapt to daylight saving time.

No light on Nobø HUB

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No Nobo HUB found during setup

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Control via the Internet does not work

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Nobø HUB is not updated automatically

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Receiver does not change status

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FROM-TO override is not activated at the right time

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No light when Nobø Switch is operated

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Nobø Switch lights up when operated, but the zones do not react

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My Safir Glass heater or R80 TXF 700 is flashing green, although the heater is not supposed to be in frost protection mode

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Nobø HUB does not adapt to daylight saving time.

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PRIVACY POLICY FOR THE NOBØ ENERGY CONTROL APP AND SYSTEM

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how Glen Dimplex collects, uses, protects and otherwise handles your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our Nobø Energy Control system.  

What personal information do we collect from people?

We log traffic metadata, which means we log data about the communication (containing the IP address and Hub serial number), but not the contents of the communication messages/commands sent between the app and the Hub. All traffic via the Internet is encrypted. Glen Dimplex Nordic does not have access to the encryption keys, they are only stored on each Nobø Hub and in the app on each mobile device. In general, Glen Dimplex Nordic is unable to identify any people based on this information.  

When do we collect information?

We collect the information when you connect to and use Nobø Energy Control via the Internet.    

How and why do we use your information?

The information is imperative in order to operate the system, to perform the necessary maintenance and for customer support. Because of this, provision of this potentially personally identifiable information is required to be able to use the system.  

How do we protect your information?

All traffic via the Internet is encrypted. Glen Dimplex Nordic does not have access to the encryption keys. The keys are only stored on each Nobø Hub and in the app on each mobile device. Your Nobø Energy Control setup and settings are stored on your Hub, and nowhere else. PII is available only to relevant authorised personnel at Glen Dimplex. Server logs are retained for as short a time as possible, while maintaining our ability to operate and support the system. We make sure that the logs are no more than two months old, and often less.  

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to 3rd parties.  

Other

We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years. We do not collect your e-mail address.  

Additional rights according to EU GDPR

Users in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to request access to PII, rectification or erasure of PII, restriction of processing of PII, to object to processing of PII and the right to data portability. They also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.  

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us at www.glendimplex.no and support@glendimplex.no.