The Tree to Air Bridge is used to integrate various devices that are equipped with the Loxone Air wireless technology. It is connected via the Tree interface and features a compact design with integrated antenna. 128 Air devices can be paired to the Tree to Air Bridge.
It can be used, for example, in areas where the wireless range of an Air Base Extension is no longer sufficient, but where connection to a Tree Branch is possible.
Table of Contents
- Commissioning
- Pairing Air Devices
- Tree To Air Bridge Limitation
- Inputs, Outputs, Properties
- Safety Instructions
- Documents
Commissioning↑
The Tree to Air Bridge is installed in a suitable enclosure.
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The Miniserver (no matter which generation or model is used) and Air signals can negatively influence each other when in close proximity. Therefore, a distance of 2 division / breaker units should be maintained between a Miniserver and an Air Base. |
Connect the power supply and Tree communication wires.
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For best signal performance, make sure that the device is not in close range of metal objects. |
The Tree to Air Bridge starts after switching on the power supply, and the status LED will flash orange after a short time when the connection to the Miniserver is established.
Then follow the pairing procedure on the Tree Interface.
Pairing Air Devices↑
Up to 128 Air devices can be paired with a Tree to Air Bridge.
Like the Air Base Extension, the Tree to Air Bridge does not work as a repeater. If Air devices are to communicate with the system via the Tree to Air Bridge, they must be paired with it.
Instructions for pairing Air devices.
Tree To Air Bridge Limitation↑
A Tree to Air Bridge can support up to 128 Air devices, whereas a Tree branch can handle a maximum of 50 Tree devices. Theoretically, this allows for up to 6,400 Air devices to be connected to a single Tree branch.
However, as the number of connected devices increases, so does data traffic. This can lead to occasional delays due to the limited data transmission capacity (maximum 20 packets per second).
Key Considerations:
A Tree branch supports up to 50 Tree devices.
A Tree to Air Bridge supports up to 128 Air devices.
Higher device counts increase data traffic, potentially causing latency, especially in high-traffic scenarios
For optimal performance, we recommend a balanced distribution of devices.
Diagnostic Inputs↑
| Summary | Description | Unit | Value Range |
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| Online Status Air Base Extension | Indicates whether the device can be reached by the Miniserver. Diagnostics for Air devices Diagnostics for Tree devices Diagnostics for Extensions |
Digital | 0/1 |
| Channel Free Air Base Extension | Indicates whether the device can be reached by the Miniserver. Diagnostics for Air devices Diagnostics for Tree devices Diagnostics for Extensions |
Digital | 0/1 |
Properties↑
| Summary | Description | Default Value |
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| Monitor online status | If checked, you will be notified via System Status or the Mailer if the device is no longer available or goes offline. | - |
| Serial number | Specifies the serial number of the device. For Extensions: Enter 'Auto' to automatically pair an extension with unknown serial number. This can only be used if there is only one Extension of the same type. Save into the Miniserver, in order to pair the Extension. Afterwards the program must be loaded from the Miniserver to transfer the actual serial number of the Extension into the program. |
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| Device type | Tree device type | - |
| Region (channel) | The selected region affects the operation frequency Please be aware of local government regulations! |
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| Run Air Device Update individually | Only one air device is ever updated at the same time, which reduces the utilization of the radio channel. | - |
| Automatic air device pairing until… | Until that date, Air devices added manually with serial number will be paired automatically as soon as they are found. | - |
| Encryption Key | Key for the 128bit AES encryption of Air communication. Hexadecimal, 32 byte length. | - |
| Recreate Encryption Key | Create a new encryption key. Already learned devices need to be relearned! | - |
Safety Instructions↑
Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the applicable regulations.
This device must be mounted in an electrical enclosure to ensure protection against contact, water and dust.