Configure External Relays Connected to Indoor Monitors

Akuvox indoor monitors can be connected to external relays through MK485 or RSAC-C1-R8, the Akuvox or Akubela relay controller. This allows users to conveniently control devices such as lights or curtains by tapping on the indoor monitor or SmartPlus App.

Note

The following models with specific firmware versions or higher support connecting to external relays:

• S567: 567.30.12.802;

• S562: 562.30.14.56(Currently, ONLY supports connection with MK485);

• S563: 563.30.12.902;

• S565: 565.30.10.104(Currently, ONLY supports connection with MK485);

• X933: 933.30.13.103;

• C316: 316.30.13.102;

• C319: 119.30.12.902;

• IT88: 88.30.12.904.

Wiring Diagram

MK485

The MK485 should be connected to Akuvox indoor monitors via RS485 ports.

It has 8 relay output ports that can connect up to 8 home automation devices.

• Connect devices to C and B ports for normally open.

• Connect devices to C and A ports for normally close.

After correct wiring, you need to configure external relays on the indoor monitor’s web interface.

1. Use the device IP to log into its web interface with the username and password. The default is admin.

2. Go to the Device > External Relay interface.

3. Select Akuvox-MK485-G2R-8J8C V3.0 or RSAC-C1-R8 as the External Relay Type based on the relay controller used.

4. Select the External Relay Mode for the indoor monitor to control the external relays.

5. Click Submit to save the settings.

Display External Relay Buttons

You can display the external relay buttons on the device’s Home or More page for quick access.

1. Go to the Device > External Relay interface. Enable the desired key(s).

2. Select its function and name the relay for identification purposes.

MK485

3. Go to the Device > Relay Setting > Home/More Page Display interface.

4. Select External Relay to be displayed in the desired area. You can rename the button in the Label field.

5. Click Submit to save the settings.

Users can see the external relay button and tap to control devices.

Configure External Relays on the SmartPlus Cloud

When the indoor monitor is connected to SmartPlus Cloud, you can configure external relays on the SmartPlus Cloud platform.

Users can control relays on their SmartPlus App easily.

Note

• Android SmartPlus App with version 6.73.0.1 or higher;

• iOS SmartPlus App with version 6.73.1 or higher support displaying external relays.

Take a community project as an example.

1. Log into the SmartPlus Cloud platform with an installer account.

2. Clickof the target community and go to the apartment where the indoor monitor is installed.

3. Clickof the desired resident and scroll to the Intercom Devices section.

4. Click to modify the settings.

5. Turn on the External Relay feature.

6. Select Akuvox-MK485-G2R-8J8C V3.0 as the External Relay Type.

7. Select the External Relay Mode for the indoor monitor to control the external relays.

8. Select the relay function and name it for identification purposes.

9. Click Submit to save the settings.

On the SmartPlus App, users can tapto turn on the relay. If there are multiple relays, tapto control the desired one.