VTouch-Plus Configuration Tool
User Guide
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
VTouch Plus keypads are touch-glass keypads that are designed to work with most Smart Home
systems currently on the market.
Up to 50 keypads can be connected via a 4-wire bus (2 wires for data communication and 2 wires
for 24 VDC power supply) to the VBOX-Plus gateway. The VBOX-Plus gateway is connected via RS-
232 or IP communication ports to a third party Smart Home Controller.
An appropriate driver must be installed on the third party Smart Home Controller to communicate
with the VBOX-Plus gateway. The driver is written according to the VBOX-Plus protocol which is
supplied by Vitrea.
The VBOX-Plus protocol provides full integration for operation of A/V, security, lighting, HVAC and
other devices. It also can perform the following functions:
Two way communication
Send
Short, Long, Double, Release (
Satellite Mode)
or
Press, Release
(Press/Release Mode)
messages when a button is pressed
Receive commands to set each button as
Satellite
or
Press/Release
Mode
Receive commands to set the
Short
and
Double
press timings
Receive
On, Off, Blink
messages to control the keypad’s button LEDs
Receive a command to control the intensity of the background blue LEDs
The keypads are supplied with factory default parameters. The address for each keypad is assigned
during the installation process as is described in this manual.
The keypad fits into a standard Italian 3-module wall mounting box and comes with 3, 6 or 8 touch
buttons. It can be installed vertically or horizontally. The glass panel can be installed as floating
(standard) or as flush mount when using an adaptor (supplied separately).
VTouch Plus for Lutron QS
When using the VTouch Plus keypads with the Lutron QS system, use the VTouch Plus keypads for
Lutron (CAT #'s: VT-ME3-RS4-S3-LUT, VT-ME3-RS4-P6-LUT, VT-ME3-RS4-P8-LUT). Note that when
using this version:
No driver is required at the Lutron Controller.
VTouch keypads should be defined as virtual keypads at the Lutron Controller.
VTouch keypads will operate only in “Satellite” mode (Short, Long, Double and Release)
