Danfoss Ally™ Pro

In schools, office and public buildings, the internet security plays an important role.

To commission the Danfoss Ally™ Gateway, it is important to allow local network communication. The existing internet network must allow for the Ally™ devices to gain access.

Enable WLAN port settings in the router: Open port 8886/TCP OUTGOING

Enabled LAN settings in the router: DHCP enabled

IP address: 3.121.210.75

Please note: The Danfoss Ally™ Gateway does not require any inbound connections and does not support the static IP address.

To ensure reliable communication of the system, it is important to never exceed 128 mains and 32 battery-powered devices per Danfoss Ally™ Gateway:

• The intended coverage of one Danfoss Ally™ Gateway should not exceed an area of 250 m2.
• It is generally recommended to use extra gateways rather than repeaters. However, if some areas of a building cannot be equipped with gateways due to missing power outlets or internet connection, then signal repeaters can be used.
• The Zigbee signal repeater functions the same as in mesh networks and typically includes other mains-powered devices that spread out the signal throughout a building and act as individual nodes. Each node communicates with one another to amplify the signal to extend its Zigbee coverage.
• Note: Repeaters should be located only in positions in which there is low risk of removal or power being switched off.

Prior to any physical activities, one or several planning sessions with all stakeholders is strongly recommended. Consider thoroughly the heating needs of your entire location and consider whether these can be grouped in zones, e.g. office rooms starting later in the day than the canteen facilities etc. A thorough planning phase prior to implementation saves time and money.

If no internet network/access is available (e.g. new-build), and the Ally™ system needs to be installed up front, it is recommended to use a mobile router as an access point to be able to set up the system.

No Danfoss Ally™ device should be mounted in hidden/closed/covered places as this will impair the wireless communication distance as well as correct system operation. Installation in hidden/closed/covered positions will lead to imprecise temperature measurement and regulation!

Expected communication distance among battery and mains-powered devices is up to 30 m on free line of sight. Note: any heavy construction will influence and potentially limit the communication distance significantly. These may not always be obvious and can also be walls with metallic reinforcement, any hidden metallic constructions, heavy glass partitions etc.

Each radiator must be equipped with a Danfoss Ally™ Radiator Thermostat. It must be checked whether room air can circulate freely around the control element to ensure proper functioning. If this is not the case, a Danfoss Ally™ Room Sensor should be installed in the room.

For all situations in which the Danfoss Ally™ Radiator Thermostat for some reason cannot properly measure the room temperature, a Danfoss Ally™ Room Sensor should be placed on the wall in the room. This may be the case if obstacles are placed in front of the thermostat/radiator, e.g. radiator covers, curtains or furniture.  

For installations in which the radiator thermostats are positioned very close to the floor level or in a ‘dead’ corner, a proper temperature measurement can be impaired. In these situations, we strongly recommend adding a Danfoss Ally™ Room Sensor, even though the radiators may not be covered. The room sensor will help assure correct and precise measurement of temperatures for the totality of the room and provide an overall better user experience.

For daily use, it is highly recommended to name all devices in a logical and structured manner. The facility manager and any other person handling the solution, will have a much easier job if all devices are named logically and thus easy to find, e.g. for battery replacement. Consider physical tags on each device.

In addition to these recommendations, please also refer to the Danfoss Ally™ Pro User Guide in which detailed planning recommendation advice can be found.