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Pairing multi-functional devices

Devices which have more than one functionality in one physical fixture unit (e.g. a luminaire and a sensor in same device) can also be paired the same way as single-function devices. When this is done, each different part of the fixture will have their own elements in the layout, Project Explorer list and Network list.

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Currently Casambi Pro supports only dual devices with the following combinations:

  • Luminaire and sensor
  • Luminaire and switch

Casambi Pro project after pairing a device with two functions (in this case, a luminaire + sensor):​

Multi-functional device example

  1. On the layout, the multi-functional device appears as two elements attached together.

    • The luminaire part is circular, and the controller part is a rectangle. Both parts have the same name, coming from the fixture.
    • Both parts can be selected individually. The Properies pane displays properties for the selected object.
    • Multi-functional devices must be paired to a luminaire group.
    • When moved, both fixture parts move together.

  2. In the Project Explorer view and Network list, each part of the multi-functional fixture is listed in its own row. However, as the Casambi mesh network sees the multi-device as one unit, they are counted only as one device. Therefore, the controller part(s) of the fixture is represented with dots in the lists.

Luminaire + controller device’s controller part can be paired either as a new device or on top of existing controller placeholder. However, it will always appear next to its sibling luminaire.