FFAN Standard / FFAN Standard AC

8x Inputs & 8x outputs smart Ethernet module

The “Firefly Automation Node” (FFAN) Standard is simple enough for home applications, but robust and versatile enough for commercial and industrial applications. Due to the numerous amount of support interfaces and the incredible flexibility, FFAN Standard is perfect for both the control and automation of a range of custom applications. With FFAN Standard you can design an automation solution that truly meets your lifestyle, needs and budget, not someone else’s idea of what you might need.

Key features

• Cloud free
• No account or registration needed
• Integrated webUI for set-up and control
• Integrated small display for status information (IP, up time, errors etc)
• User defined device name (for more friendly identification)
• Each IO port can have short description/alias
• Led indicators for each output port
• Led indicators for each input port
• Heartbeat indicator (can be disabled)
• Each output has individual SPDT relay with “voltage free” contacts (potential-free contacts or dry contacts)
• Option for outputs states saving and state restore on boot-up
• Each output can be controlled individually or as group
• Supports up-to 6 different user-defined output groups
• Emergency mode with simple conditions (if one or more input states are in “set” state then activate/deactivate emergency mode)
• Support master/slave hierarchy (if master declares emergency then slave will change it’s state to emergency also).
• User can determine what happens if emergency mode is activated (i.e. which outputs will be enabled/disabled and what will be their states)
• Each input port have its own parameters that will determine when and what action will happen if input state changes (on/off/toggle/enable/disable outputs, send REST request, send custom MQTT command)
• Custom action on menu button long press (can be disabled)
• Optically isolated, fuse protected input ports with current and voltage limiters
• Max switching currents are 12VDC/15A; 24VDC/15A; 125VAC/10A; 250VAC/6A (if you need to switch bigger currents then please use external contactor or power relay)
• Built in temperature sensor for safety (turns outputs off on abnormal temperature rise)
• Integrated DIN-rail mount
• Supports up-to three external DS18B20 temperature sensors
• Supports DHCP and static IP
• Supports up to four simultaneous socket connections
• Supports Auto MDI/MDIX
• Is IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant
• Full MQTT 3.1.1 support
• MQTT Last Will and Testament (LWT) at QoS Level 2
• Supports all modern Smart Home platforms (Home Assistant, Node-Red)
• Shared control (multiple users and platforms can communicate at the same time)
• Stackable (communication through Ethernet gives almost unlimited stacking options)

Basic information

Appearance

Installation

Communication

Download specification as PDF

Where can I use FFAN Standard?

What FFAN Standard can do?

• Make regular devices smart
• Automate lights with or without a sensor/switch
• Control heaters, fans, pumps, boilers etc.
• Monitor different sensors
• Act as burglar alarm system
• Fit into existing ecosystem

Inputs

Outputs

What roll will FFAN Standard play in building automation

The problems with Cloud-based systems

If a manufacturer terminates a service, every single installation using that particular service instantly becomes unusable. A FFAN is not dependant on “Firefly Servers” to process logic. So, your home runs independantly of our infrastructure.

Another, fairly obvious, issue with cloud-based solutions is that they do not work offline – or if they do they offer incredibly limited functionality. Therefore a stable internet connection is always required. However, an internet connection is not needed for a FFAN system to work.

Cloud free

Unlike other systems (IFTTT, Siri, Alexa), there is no storage or processing of your data in a cloud. We believe everyone has the right to privacy and the protection of their personal data. However, this does not mean that we do not offer some online services, should you opt for them. We do offer some features which need internet connectivity however these are non-crucial functions such as online weather data and push notifications to your smartphone.

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Integrated WebUI

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Examples

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References

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Home/building automation in general

Building automation is the automatic control, regulation, monitoring and optimization of functionalities such as lighting, shading, heating/cooling, audio, security, and other technical building equipment in one intelligent system. The focus is on comfort, safety, and energy efficiency – whether the system is used in office buildings, restaurants, hotels or other industrial or commercial properties. The term “smart building” refers to automation solutions for commercial and public non-residential buildings. When referring to private apartments or houses, on the other hand, “smart home” was established as the key term.

Main advantages of automation solutions in buildings

Safety

Protect people, buildings and property

Comfort

Personalized experiences that enhance your life and work with added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

Efficiency

Optimizing resources and operating costs

Smart home technology is no longer just a desired upgrade – it is becoming an expected feature in any home. If you’re planning a new build, renovation or extension, it is the right time to ask yourself if there are better options. Is what you are including in your home going to compliment your lifestyle over the years to come?

We can improve the way technology is added to our homes without the risk of it becoming complicated. You can add extra lighting in your kitchen renovation or extension without a bank of switches to control it all… You can have a heating system that works on a room-by-room basis without extra buttons on the wall.