ETS 3 :: Tester / Starter

ETS 3 Tester

The free training-software ETS 3 Tester makes it easy to enter into the modern world of intelligent Bus-systems.
With simple to understand examples you can realize KNX -Projects.
The learning program shows you how to handle this easy Software in your own speed and time. Planning individual room temperature control has never been simpler. Applications such as heating, shutter- and lighting control are easy to integrate as well, in just a few steps, off-line. Downloading KNX devices is not possible with the Tester. Practical and useful examples of applications will help you to convince your customers and offer them a modern and future proof Bus system: KNX !

ETS 3 Starter

After you have learnt how to use the ETS 3-Tester, you can begin working with the Starter. You will be able to advice your clients on basic functions and configure them step-wise with the ETS 3 Starter Software. First the room is defined and the required applications are chosen. The next step is to select the appropriate devices from the product catalogue, which comes standard within the software. All that is left to do now is to link the functions to the devices and program each device in the project with its configuration. Because of the interactive user interface you will be able to plan a small intelligent Home with max.64 devices. Without license-key you will be able to try-out the Starter for 30 days.
Creating modern and future proof installations was never this easy. Of course with KNX !
Start today with the modern world of intelligent Home and Building Control.  Should you have any questions contact us via www.ets3.com via mail, telephone ( +32 2 775 8590 ) or telefax ( +32 2 775 86 50 ).

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Which projects can I realize with Starter?

• ETS 3 Starter is meant for small, residential buildings (1 KNX/EIB line, 64 devices) with selected applications.
• Starter currently supports the following applications (= functions for the occupant):
  • Lighting Control (switching, dimming, staircase timer, …)
  • Shutter & Blinds Control
  • Individual Room Temperature Control (control of radiator valves via room thermostat per room)
  • Panic switch – security
  • “All off” function

ETS 3 Tester/Starter Training Program (CBT) online here!

Does Starter work with special products only?

• ETS 3 Starter works with normal, standard “ETS” products(= EIB = KNX S-mode)  – but not necessarily with all these products!
• Only a subset of products selected by the individual manufacturer from his ETS product catalog / product database, will work.
  • To simplify your work, Starter needs to know more about the products and applications than ETS Professional.
  • To achieve this, the manufacturer has to enrich his product database with this extended “Starter” information for the products / applications he chooses.
  • Of course, only products which correspond to the supported Starter functions described above are candidates for inclusion in Starter by the manufacturer.
• Because the products and downloadable application programs used by Starter are normal ones, Interworking remains the same as with ETS Professional.

When you decide to embark on using Starter, be sure to gather experience with the Tester.

Check with your manufacturers on which of their products you can use in Starter !

The following label indicates that a product is able to be used in the ETS 3 Starter:

Or the miniaturized version  :                    

Can I continue with ETS Professional later?

Yes you can!

• gaining experience with Starter is a perfect preparation to move on to ETS Professional and larger installations when you’re ready for it
• if you own a Starter licence, you may upgrade to ETS Professional at very advantageous upgrade conditions
• all devices (products) you can use in Starter, will also work in Professional
• all projects you realize in ETS 3 Starter can be edited (and extended) in ETS 3 Professional at any time!

In which languages can I get Starter ?