Aqara RSD-M01 Smart Home Roller Shade Driver E1 User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Aqara
Table of Contents
Aqara RSD-M01 Smart Home Roller Shade Driver E1
Product Introduction
Roller Shade Driver E1 is a Zigbee 3.0 smart product that can help you control the bead chain of your shades/blinds and transform your existing roller shade into a smart one. With an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub, it can realize functions such as remote control and timing control via the Aqara Home app, and work with other smart devices to form a smart home system.
*An Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub is required. Some functions require specific models of hubs. Please consult www.aqara.com/support for more details.
Warnings
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- WARNING: the drive shall be disconnected from its power source during cleaning, maintenance and when replacing parts.
- It must only be supplied at Separated or Safety Extra-Low Voltage (SELV).
- WARNING: Important safety instructions. It is important for the safety of persons to follow these instructions. Save these instructions.
- Do not allow children to play with fixed controls.
- Frequently examine the installation for imbalance and signs of wear or damage to cables springs and fixings. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
- Do not operate when maintenance, such as window cleaning, is being carried out in the vicinity.
- WARNING: Important safety instructions. Follow all instructions since incorrect installation can lead to severe injury.
- Before installing the drive, remove any unnecessary cords or components and disable any equipment not needed for powered operation.
- That the characteristics of the driven part must be compatible with the rated load and rated operating time.
- This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable.
- Fixed controls have to be clearly visible after installation.
Preparation before Use
- A smartphone or tablet that supports Wi-Fi or a cellular network (with iOS or Android system) is required.
- An Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub is required (The distance between this product and your hub should be within 30 m).
- Download and install the Aqara Home app.
- A drilling machine is required (must be equipped with a φ5 drill bit).
- Please make sure that there is a Wi-Fi connection and your internet connection is stable.
- Please charge the Roller Shade Driver E1 for about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- The mass and the dimension of the shade to be driven shall be compatible with the rated torque and rated operating time.
- Note: The accessories are only compatible with bead chains that meet the following standards:
Plastic/metal beads with a thickness of 3-6 mm
Device Installation
Scan the QR code below to watch the installation guide.
- Choose the installation location. First, remove the head cover of the device.
- Select the plate according to the following plate-bead matching relationship, and install it on the output shaft of the device.
- Hang the bead chain on the plate of the device and pull it down tightly (not too tight), keep the bead chain tight and hold the device on the wall, and find a suitable installation location.
- Hold the device in a suitable position, and press the up or down button of the device to ensure that the bead chain rotates in a stable manner and does not slip (press the up or down button again to stop the motor while rotating).
- Hold the device on the selected installation position, and outline the shape of the device along its bottom on the wall with a pencil.
- Remove the protection sheet on the head cover, and install the head cover back on the device. The installation is complete. Use screws to fix the product. After fixing the back cover, install the device together with the bead chain back on the back cover.
- Remove the protection sheet on the head cover, and install the head cover back on the device. The installation is complete.
Device Binding & Initialization
- Before activating the accessory, please make sure you have the Aqara Home app and the Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub installed.
- Please open the app, tap “Home” and then tap “+” in the top right corner to enter the “Add Device (Accessory)” page. Select “Roller Shade Driver E1” and the hub to be connected to, and add it according to the instructions in the Aqara Home app. Press and hold the RESET button for 5 seconds, and wait for the voice prompt from the Hub.
Device Rotating Range Setup
- After the device is connected to the network, you can set the device rotating range via the Aqara Home app, click the device card on the homepage of Aqara Home app, and follow the instructions on the page to set the rotating range;
- When the device is not connected to the network, the device the rotating range can also be set by pressing the buttons;
Button Operations
Rotating Range Settings
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Delete rotating range
After the device is installed, press the Up and Down button at the same time for 3 seconds until the indicator light turns blue, and then release it. -
Set the fully open position
After deleting the rotating range, adjust the actual position of the shade to fully open by pressing the Up or Down button, and then press the Up button 5 times in succession. If the indicator light turns blue and flashes 3 times, it indicates that the setting is successful. -
Set the fully closed position
After setting the fully open position , adjust the actual position of the curtain to fully closed by pressing the Up or Down button, and then press the Down button 5 times in succession. If the indicator light turns blue and flashes 3 times, it indicates that the setting is successful. Aer setting the fully open and fully closed positions, the rotating range setting is complete. -
Remap the buttons to rotate the motor in the opposite direction
If you press the button of which the direction is opposite to the actual rolling direction of the roller shade, the rotating direction of the motor can be reversed by pressing the RESET button three times; and then, if the indicator turns to blue and lasts for 1 second, it indicates that the rolling direction of the motor is reversed.
Device control (after rotating range is set)
| Purpose | Operation |
|---|---|
| Roll the roller shade | Click Up Button – the motor keeps moving upwards till |
the shade is fully opened
Unroll the roller shade| Click Down Button – the motor keeps moving downwards
till the shade is fully closed
Stop the roller shade| Roller shade stopped
Delete rotating range| Press and hold the Up button and the Down button at the
same time for three seconds
Reverse motor rotating direction| Press the RESET button 3 times in a row,
(after the operation, the blue indicator will be on for 1 second and then off)
Check network status
| Click the RESET button, if the indicator is blue, it indicates that it is connected to the network
Click the RESET button, if the indicator is red, it indicates that it is not connected to the network
Restore the device to factory settings & enter network configuration status
| Long press RESET button for 5 seconds, till the indicator turns to blue and flashes continuously:
At the moment, the device is restored to factory settings and enters network configuration status.
Network configuration status can last for 30 seconds, and in this period:
a. If the device is connected to the network successfully, the indicator will stop flashing.
b. If something goes wrong and the device failed to connect to the network, the red indicator will be on shortly and then off.
c. If there is no operation, the indicator will be off after 30 seconds and the network connection will end.
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To charge the device
When the USB cable is plugged in, the indicator will turn to blue and blink
for 3 times. With the USB cable plugged in, the indicator will turn to red
until the battery is fully charged. If the battery is fully charged, the
indicator will be turned off.
Device Settings
Enter the homepage of the device, click the “…” icon in the upper right corner
to enter the device settings page, where you can set the timer, automation,
roller shade type, etc.
Product Specifications
- Roller Shade Driver E1
- Color: White
- Product Model: RSD-M01 (R-Roller, S-Shade, D-Driver, M-Motor, 01-The First Generation)
- Wireless Protocol: Zigbee 3.0 IEEE 802.15.4
- Dimensions: 43×38.5×175 mm (1.69×1.52×6.89 in.)
- Operating Temperature: -10°C ~ 55°C (14°F ~ 131°F)
- Operating humidity: 0-95% RH, no condensation
- What is in the box: Roller Shade Driver E1 × 1, Screw × 2,
- Expansion Tube × 2, Double-Faced Adhesive Tape × 1, Spare Rotating Plate × 3, USB-C to USB-A Cable × 1
- Battery Type: Lithium battery (not replaceable)
- Rated Input: 5V 1A
- Total Power Consumption: 5W
- Standby Time: Two months (supposed to control a roller shade of 1.8m*1.8m up and down once a day)
Zigbee Warnings
Zigbee Operation Frequency: 2405-2480 MHz
Zigbee Maximum Output Power ≤ 13 dBm
Under normal use of conditions, this equipment should be kept a separation
distance of at least 20cm between the antenna and the body of the user.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type Roller Shade Driver E1, RSD-M01 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.aqara.com/DoC/
UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment
type Roller Shade Driver E1, RSD-M01, is in compliance with Directive 2017 (SI
2017 No. 1206, as amended by SI 2019 No. 696). The full text of the UK
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.aqara.com/DoC/.
WEEE Disposal and Recycling Information
All products bearing this symbol are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE as in directive 2012/19/EU) which should not be mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information about the location as well as the terms and conditions of such collection points.
Online Customer Service: www.aqara.com/support
Customer Support Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aqara.com
Manufacturer: Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 8th Floor, JinQi Wisdom Valley, No.1 Tangling Road, Liuxian Ave,
Taoyuan Residential District, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Made in China
References
- Aqara - Smart Home Automation Devices for Better Living
- Aqara Smart Device Product Support
- Aqara Smart Device Product Support
- Aqara Smart Device Product Support