Overview and Specification

boneIO ESP Cover

You can buy the controller -> HERE

Leveraging the versatile ESP32 microcontroller and the simplicity of ESPHome, the boneIO ESP controller provides an incredibly flexible and easy-to-configure core for your smart home automations. With 35 digital inputs and 16 cover outputs, a single boneIO ESP controller has enough capacity to manage all the automation in an entire house or apartment.
The boneIO ESP Cover is a specialized controller designed for automating roller shutters, blinds, or gates. It features 32 relays paired with a hardware interlock, allowing for the safe control of up to 16 bidirectional motors. The hardware interlock prevents simultaneous activation of the 'up' and 'down' relays for a single motor, protecting it from damage. For controlling lights and demanding electrical circuits, we offer other dedicated controllers.

Key Features

• 35 digital inputs for connecting switches, motion sensors, contact sensors and others.
• 32 relay outputs paired for controlling 16 roller shutters.
• Hardware interlock for motor protection.
• 3 analog inputs for integration with analog sensors (e.g., light or wind sensors).
• Reliable network connection via an Ethernet port and USB-C.
• Wide expansion capabilities thanks to Modbus, I2C, CAN and 1-Wire interfaces.
• Built-in OLED screen for a quick overview of the device's status.
• Standard DIN rail mounting (12 modules).

Use Cases

The boneIO Cover model is the perfect choice for:

• Complete automation of roller shutters in single-family homes and large apartments.
• Centralized control of all blinds from a single point or via an app.
• Creating schedules for automatic opening and closing of shutters based on time or sunlight.
• Integration with an alarm system to automatically close all shutters when the alarm is armed.

Technical Specification

Connectors and Components Description

1. Power Supply Connector (VCC/GND): Main power supply for the device (24V DC).
2. Cover Up/Down Screw Terminals (1-16): Cover outputs, grouped in pairs for cover control.
3. Inputs control switch - inputs can be controlled either by + or GND.
4. IN Screw Terminals (1-35): Digital inputs.
5. I²C bus connector: I²C bus connector for connecting I²C devices.
6. CAN bus connector: CAN bus connector for connecting CAN devices. For future use.
7. Modbus RS485 connector: Modbus RS485 connector for connecting Modbus devices.
8. 1-Wire bus connector: 1-Wire bus connector for connecting 1-Wire devices.
9. GPIO connector: GPIO connector for connecting device which can transmit data to ESP32 GPIO. It's pulled down to GND.
10. ADC connector: ADC connector for connecting analog sensors to get analog reading of voltage.
11. OLED Screen: Displays key information about the device's status, such as IP address, connection status, or CPU load.
12. Control Button: Located next to the screen, used to switch between different views on the OLED display.
13. USB-C Connector: For connecting to a computer to upload firmware.
14. Ethernet Port (RJ45): For connecting to the LAN.

Quick Start Guide

1. Device Installation: A qualified person must mount the device on a DIN rail.
2. Network Connection: Plug a LAN cable into the RJ45 port.
3. Accessing the Web Panel: Find the device's IP address (displayed on the OLED screen or in your router) and enter it into a browser to access the web interface.
4. Estimate Shutter Movement Time: Measure the time it takes for the shutter to fully open or close.
5. Connect the Shutter: Turn off the shutter's circuit breaker. Connect the shutter motor to the Cover01 Up/Down outputs.
6. Compile and Upload Firmware: Set the estimated movement time in the configuration and upload the new firmware.
7. Test the Shutter: Run the shutter from the web panel to verify the configuration.

Certificates

• EU Declaration of Conformity (CE)

What's Next?

You can find detailed instructions on the dedicated pages. Go ahead and read it!