It is a set of DIN-rail modules that control lighting and other circuits over your home network. They connect by Ethernet and work with your existing controller, or on their own.
Claster has run nonstop in a my home for six years. It is not yet certified and is not currently for sale. If you’d like to see it become a product…
| Outputs | 8 × AC/DC, NO/NC contacts, up to 13 A each |
| Digital inputs | 8 × 24 V |
| Analog inputs | 4 × 0 to 24 V |
| Network | 1 × LAN, UDP |
| Other | 1 × USB (for configuration and future updates) |
| Mounting | DIN rail |
Use it for lighting, heating, pumps and motorised loads such as shutters, where the rating allows.
Current status: In development
| Outputs | 4 × AC, trailing edge, up to 500 W each |
| Digital inputs | 8 × 24 V |
| Analog inputs | 4 × 0 to 24 V |
| Network | 1 × LAN, UDP |
| Other | 1 × USB (for configuration and future updates) |
| Mounting | DIN rail |
Use it for lighting.
Current status: In development
To find the module’s IP address, check the list of connected devices in your router. Other details are on the label on the side of the module. Ready-made setup templates for popular systems will be available in the download section, so no programming is needed.
Wire your wall switches and push buttons to the digital inputs. The analog inputs (0 to 24 V) take low-voltage dimmer controls or any sensor with a 0 to 24 V output.
Whenever a switch is pressed or a value changes, the module sends a message to your controller over the network. Your controller always knows which module and which input was used, and it can also ask any module for the current state of its inputs and outputs at any time, for example after a restart.
Controller mode
Your controller is in charge. It receives every press and change, and sends commands back to switch outputs. Use it for scenes, schedules and smart-home logic.
Push-button mode (standalone)
Works on its own, with no controller needed. Built for momentary switches: press one and its light turns on or off straight away. If a controller is connected, the module still reports everything to it.
Switch mode (standalone)
Also works on its own, with no controller needed. Built for latching (regular on/off) switches: the output follows the switch. If a controller is connected, the module still reports everything to it.
Push-button and switch modes run inside the module, so your lights keep working even without a controller.
Claster communicates with simple UDP messages on your local network, so any system that can send and receive UDP can use it.
The full command reference is open and documented, so you can integrate Claster with your own system easily.
|
Command |
Function |
Direction |
|---|---|---|
|
A0…A100 |
Dimmer 1 power 0%…100% |
Receiving ← |
|
B0…B100 |
Dimmer 2 power 0%…100% |
Receiving ← |
|
C0…C100 |
Dimmer 3 power 0%…100% |
Receiving ← |
|
D0…D100 |
Dimmer 4 power 0%…100% |
Receiving ← |
|
E0 – E1 |
Relay 1 OFF – ON |
Receiving ← |
|
F0 – F1 |
Relay 2 OFF – ON |
Receiving ← |
|
G0 – G1 |
Relay 3 OFF – ON |
Receiving ← |
|
H0 – H1 |
Relay 4 OFF – ON |
Receiving ← |
|
I0 – I1 |
Digital input 1 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
J0 – J1 |
Digital input 2 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
K0 – K1 |
Digital input 3 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
L0 – L1 |
Digital input 4 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
M0 – M1 |
Digital input 5 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
N0 – N1 |
Digital input 6 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
O0 – O1 |
Digital input 7 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
U0 – U1 |
Digital input 8 signal LOW – HIGH |
Sending → |
|
P0…P100 |
Analog input 1 signal 0% – 100% |
Sending → |
|
R0…R100 |
Analog input 2 signal 0% – 100% |
Sending → |
|
S0…S100 |
Analog input 3 signal 0% – 100% |
Sending → |
|
T0…T100 |
Analog input 4 signal 0% – 100% |
Sending → |
|
Q |
All dimmers and relays status |
Both ways ↔ |
|
W |
All digital and analog values |
Both ways ↔ |
|
X |
Hardware and firmware versions |
Both ways ↔ |
|
Y |
Reserved |
– |
|
Z |
Reserved |
– |
I am planning a low-voltage version, Claster LV. Instead of switching mains loads itself, it will control them through external contactors, relays and dimmers, which keeps the module itself low voltage.
| Outputs | 8 × 24 V on/off |
| Analog outputs | 4 × 0 to 10 V or 0 to 24 V |
| Digital inputs | 8 × 24 V on/off |
| Analog inputs | 0 to 10 V or 0 to 24 V |
| Network | 1 × LAN, UDP |
| Other | 1 × USB (for configuration and future updates) |
| Mounting | DIN rail |
Current status: Planned. The specification may change.
If you need a different set of inputs, outputs or features, write to me.
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