Powerful server for automation in smarthome, smartoffice, commercial and industrial applications. Administration with web APP. The easy linkability of the inputs and outputs as well as all data points, an easily configurable logic, powerful visualisation, data recording with graphic evaluation and worldwide secure access enable powerful automation of smart buildings. In addition, the server can be extended with your own software.
NEW! Now with up to 32 GB SSD for even more time series, bus recordings and own extensions.
NEW! Simultaneously 11 bus systems and protocols incl. bus and data monitors
NEW! Location and world coupling
NEW! Software updates free of charge for life
NEW! Upgrades for the Timberwolf Server 3500 released in the next 12 months are included free of charge
Availability: The XS / M models are available from stock. For the 3500L model, we expect availability from 7 November 2022 (subject to component supply), you will be able to pre-order again shortly.
Control your smart building via the visualisations and the logic engine of the Timberwolf server and analyse energy consumption and the temperature course of your heating to save intelligently.
You can connect all inputs and outputs and every data point to the visualisation and record the course of values. For the graphical analysis, use the web app and the "one-click calls" for which you do not need any prior knowledge. If you are an expert, you can also access it from your own applications via SQL.
Timberwolf servers are extendable by the user. This means that further solutions (e.g. OpenHAB, Node Red, io:Broker etc.) can be operated as containers on the Timberwolf Server.
CometVisu is an open source project for real-time visualisation in building automation and is pre-installed in the Timberwolf Server.
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The CometVisu is a powerful visualisation that works on any end device with a current browser. This means that even a simple Android tablet can be used to display the visualisation.
Another technical subsystem is the logic engine of the Timberwolf server for logical links, controls and calculations. This can be linked to ALL data points of any supported bus system and protocol as well as those of the internal modules (e.g. time series).
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Everything can be linked, no limitations with data points. Despite the many powerful functions, the logic engine of the Timberwolf server is easy to use. All settings can be adjusted during operation and are activated immediately, no restart is necessary, so changes and adjustments are implemented immediately and can be simulated and tested with the debug mode.
Energy saving, monitoring and troubleshooting require continuous recording of important data of technical installations, temperature and ambient values, as well as status and switching information of home automation.
Any data point of any supported bus system and protocol can be recorded. This recording is done with loss-free compression in the local InfluxDB, which can be accessed via SQL.
Analysis is possible with the data monitors of the web APP, the pre-installed analysis software Grafana, with CometVisu as well as via SQL from your own applications.
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Recording individual data points in time series is very easy. Simply click on the corresponding object in the web APP and add a new time series as a target. The recording starts immediately, no restart is needed.
For recording time series and logs, the server uses the locally installed Influx database:
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InfluxDB is characterised by a high - lossless - compression of the data records at high performance, so that billions of data records can be recorded in the server. Display with Comet Visu, with Grafana or the user's own applications via SQL.
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This database is pre-installed ready to use and is supported by ElabNET updates. The data is also part of the Timberwolf backup. You can record every data point in the Timberwolf server, this only takes a few clicks to set up.
Grafana is an application for analysing data records. This visualisation can be configured with a graphical editor. Several analyses can be combined in dashboards and integrated into other visualisations.
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Grafana is pre-installed and maintained via Timberwolf updates. In the web APP of the Timberwolf server you will find ready-parameterised 1-click calls for all time series, KNX group addresses, interface statistics and for logic analysis. You do not need any previous knowledge.
You want more? You can easily extend the Timberwolf server. Docker and the graphical assistant "portainer.io" are pre-installed ex works. This is a very powerful tool and supports you in building and managing your containers.
However, we make it even easier for you with "Timberwolf APPs". These are ready-made pre-configured applications that are installed at the touch of a button.
The Timberwolf server offers many more resources than needed for your own functions. Therefore you can extend the server with your own applications. We provide you with frequently used applications as "Timberwolf APP" so that you can start right away. The scope will be extended continuously.
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The Timberwolf Server can do much more, because you can also use the Timberwolf Server for other software. The configuration of the APPs is included in the Timberwolf Server backup. This makes a restore very easy.
The Timberwolf server currently supports 11 bus systems / protocols natively.
For each technology, specific function modules are available for setup and administration, including bus or data monitors. The full address range is supported in each case, parallel universes are possible for many protocols and overall there are no artificial restrictions on the supported data points or links.
This support for bus systems / protocols is designed generically, i.e. you can easily adapt the Timberwolf Server - supported by graphic assistants - to your devices and systems.
The KNX Stack has been certified by an accredited laboratory of the KNX Association. It is one of the most powerful KNX stacks on the world market with 32 / 64 bit, supports 8,000 universal objects at 65,536 associations with group addresses.
For the configuration of the Timberwolf Server you need the ETS 5 or newer. Currently, 2,000 KNX objects can be programmed with ETS 5. We are working with the KNX Association to expand the capabilities of the ETS to 8,000 KNX objects with 65,536 associated group addresses.
This Timberwolf server contains a KNX-TP interface based on the certified KNX chip "TP-UART 2+" from Infineon. Further KNX bus couplers for additional logging of further lines can be connected to the server.
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The Timberwolf Server comes with one of the most powerful KNX stacks on the market. The design as universal objects allows you maximum flexibility. You can connect these KNX objects to any data point in the Timberwolf Server, regardless of technology / protocol.
This Timberwolf Server represents a KNX IP interface with 25 simultaneous tunnel connections.
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With the Timberwolf server you can save the purchase of the IP interface (or a USB interface). The 25 simultaneous tunnels are sufficient for any application. A default tunnel is always available for commissioning, so that you can start immediately with the ETS.
Depending on the available memory capacity, between 100 million and 1 billion KNX telegrams are recorded in a ring buffer.
In addition to the real-time display, the included KNX bus monitor can also filter from this log as desired according to date, time, group addresses, physical addresses, etc.. Several filters can be combined.
Preconfigured calls are available for analysis with Grafana, which can be adapted as desired. Own applications can access this log via SQL.
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Advantage for you: This recording activates automatically, the ring buffer is managed automatically. You do not have to set anything up.
The Timberwolf server supports three protocol versions:
The built-in RS-485 interface can be used for Modbus RTU. The Dual Modbus Extension is available for other Modbus RTU bus systems. Several extensions are possible.
No limitation of data points. All binary data formats are supported. The values can be checked against limits and converted with free formulas as well as converted into other data types.
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No limits, three protocols, any instances. Use of predefined device profiles allows the integration of a Modbus device in minutes (see the video).
MQTT in the Timberwolf Server allows - like KNX - event-based symmetrical communication with high transmission performance (via IP networks). This allows, among other things, the coupling of thousands of Timberwolf servers with each other, also encrypted via the internet.
Within the framework of the system resources and the available bandwidth, any number of MQTT objects can be created and internally linked with any other object of other technologies. There are practically no limits.
All common data formats are supported. A data monitor, histograms and error displays support the setup of new MQTT devices and troubleshooting.
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Communicate easily with MQTT devices, connect Timberwolf Server with each other, collect data centrally. MQTT has practically no limits and Timberwolf Server has no artificial limits.
The Timberwolf Server 3500 is equipped with extensive support for 1-Wire.
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All our sensors and actuators are automatically recognised. Simply connect and use. No other technology makes it cheaper or easier.
The Timberwolf Server enables easy integration of devices and servers that provide functions via HTTP/REST API by supporting all common protocol variants and data formats with a wide range of configuration options and extensive diagnostic support.
The number of supported data points or the number of addressable servers and devices is not artificially limited. All common data formats are supported. The values can be linked as desired with the objects of other supported technologies.
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HTTP-/REST-API is widely used and can be used to control a large number of devices and systems. The setup via graphical wizards is particularly easy.
With one million satisfied customers, ekey is Europe's No. 1 for fingerprint access solutions. People should only need themselves to gain access. RFID or numeric codes can also be used. With the Timberwolf server, you can also combine these three methods for access clearance.
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The intelligent use of a building begins at the front door. Simply open your doors with your finger. By connecting ekey and Timberwolf Server, your smart home knows when which person unlocks which door with which finger (or code or RFID). How about the shutters going up and your favourite music playing when you come home?
Setup and administration are designed to be as simple as possible. Practically all settings (exception: KNX objects via ETS) are administered with the Timberwolf Server web APP.
The web APP works on all end devices with a current browser and installs itself automatically with the first connection. Communication takes place efficiently with http/2 and is encrypted with SSL/TLS.
All changes to the configuration are activated immediately. You do not have to transfer anything or restart anything.
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For the administration, you simply use the terminal device you already own. You do not have to pay attention to an operating system or architecture. You never see a text console and do not need to have any system knowledge. Operation is as simple as that of a modern smartphone.
The Web-APP can be operated in German, English and French. Switching is done via the flag symbol without restarting.
The server can be operated in parallel via simultaneously opened web APPs, each in a different language.
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All languages are pre-installed, you only have to click on your respective language in the Web-APP.
The modern user interface facilitates operation. Set-up is done via graphical wizards, superimposed info texts allow you to get started quickly. The help system connects you to the right article in the Wiki at the touch of a button.
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You do not have to enter cryptic commands on a console. A graphical user interface is available for all functions, making every step as simple as possible. Warnings and errors are automatically displayed. Many feedbacks and displays give you a clear picture of the state of the server and the communication with the connected devices.
Simple operation also means as automatic as possible. All extensions and our 1-Wire devices are automatically recognised and integrated.
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Plug in and use. It couldn't be simpler.
Firmware updates and upgrades are easy to install: Just press the "Update" button, a restart is almost never necessary.
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Always up to date and as simple as possible, just press "Update" and wait a little.
The system software of the Timberwolf server contains a module for backup and data restoration. Simply request a backup and the backup will be written to the specified destination. Restoring is also easy, select backup and wait a few minutes.
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Everything is prepared. You don't have to worry about your data and settings, just make a backup after major changes. You can also download the backup from the server and keep it.
You can reset the Timberwolf server to the state it was in when it left the factory. This will replace the entire (encrypted) system partition.
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Easy reboot of the system. Ideal for training courses when you want to reboot or when passing on the server.
Date and time are important values, after all the Timberwolf server records a lot of data and logics with timers depend on it. The server is already synchronised with the correct time at the factory and contains a buffered real-time clock. For optimal accuracy, regular synchronisation is recommended and can be done in the following ways:
Variants of synchronisation:
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The server tries to synchronise itself automatically via NTP from the first time it is switched on. In addition, it checks its own time with that of your end device every time you connect to your browser. You would recognise deviations immediately. Normally you don't have to worry about anything, if you want you can adjust the synchronisation.
With the Timberwolf Server you can access your installation remotely in an encrypted and securely authenticated way. The options shown below are available for this purpose.
Several options are available for remote access and authentication.
The Timberwolf server is equipped with a hardened OpenVPN server. This allows any number of VPN connections to be accepted simultaneously. This allows remote access to the server and - with suitable settings - also to the entire local network.
KNX programming with the ETS is also possible via this customer VPN, secured and encrypted.
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Everything is already installed. You can download the settings for the VPN clients ready parameterised and use them with any OpenVPN client (available for all operating systems).
In addition, Timberwolf servers are equipped with a reverse proxy. This enables secure access to resources that are actually unprotected (e.g. web pages of local heating controls that do not have authentication / encryption themselves). The reverse proxy acts as a "reverse firewall" between the user's browser and the previously unprotected resources in the network (or local Docker containers).
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The reverse proxy is also installed ex works. This makes it easy to protect config pages of other devices. The setup is done via the web APP.
The Timberwolf server supports world coupling for all supported bus systems and protocols (as well as logic, time series, etc.). This means that any data point can be linked to any number of other Timberwolf servers and their data points.
This coupling is transparent and behaves in the respective server as if the coupled data points were their own local data points. With sufficient bandwidth, practically no delays are noticeable. Setting up such a coupling takes only a few minutes.
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Everything ready installed. The setup is simple and scalable as desired.
The Elab ID is an additional login account that can be created in the Timberwolf Cloud. The Elab ID and the Cloud are NOT required to operate the Timberwolf servers. This login account can optionally be used for future services as well as for logging in to multiple servers.
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The use of the Elab ID must be enabled in the privacy settings.
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You can log in to several Timberwolf servers with the same account and you can use a log-in account independent of the server for authentication from external cloud services (without revealing the connection to your local Timberwolf server).
The Timberwolf Server 3500 provides you with 10 interfaces:
Description of the connections in the Timberwolf Wiki: https://wiki.timberwolf.io/3500
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These interfaces allow you a good integration into your smart building. 11 native protocols are available in parallel via this. Bus and data monitors support the implementation.
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High performance, lots of memory, high interface density with low power consumption on only 6HP.
Designed for robust and reliable operation. Main processor, RAM and SSD are equipped with a heat sink. This increases the lifetime by 200%.
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Maximum durability and regular updates allow many years of use.
The Timberwolf server can be easily expanded:
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Each extension is automatically recognised and integrated.
The Timberwolf server is designed for ease of use and already displays hints and help texts with recommended actions in the web APP.
The function modules are connected to the online wiki via a context-sensitive help button, so that you are immediately guided to the right topic.
In addition, we provide you with our own support forum, where you will usually receive a targeted answer within hours. In our YouTube channel you will find detailed instruction videos on many topics. You can be informed about new features via our Telegram channels if you don't want to miss anything.
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Matthias Kleine from the haus-automatisierung.com channel has introduced the new Timberwolf Server 3500 (together with the 950Q model) in the following video.
The presentation gives an overview of the many capabilities of the latest generation Timberwolf Server. Take a look, it's worth it.
The Timberwolf Server offers many features and application scenarios. Our specialists are at your disposal for a detailed consultation.
Appointment booking: Please arrange a consultation appointment with us via the booking form at https://elabnet.de/advice/.
Please let us know which topics you are particularly interested in so that we can select the right contact person for you. We look forward to discussing your requirements with you. Of course, the consultation is free of charge.