RADEMACHER 9478-1 DuoFern Sun Sensor User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- RADEMACHER
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9478-1 DuoFern Sun Sensor
DuoFern Sun Sensor
Installation and Operating Manual
Type: 9478-1 Item no.: 3221 00 69
VBD 720-2 (07.22)
EN
1. This manual…
describes how to install, commission and operate the DuoFern Sun Sensor.
Please read this manual through completely and follow all the safety
instructions.
1.1 Symbols used
Dangerous situation
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Other useful information
2. Safety instructions
If the coin-cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns and
death within just 2 hours.
Children must not replace batteries. Do not swallow the battery, risk of acid
burns. Store new and used batteries out of the
reach of children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop
using the product and keep it away from children. If you believe that
batteries may have been swallowed or made their way into any part of the body,
seek medical advice immediately.
Risk of fire and explosion
There is a risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced with an
incorrect type. In addition, replacing a battery with an incorrect type can
override a safety device.
Throwing a battery into a fire or hot oven or mechanically crushing or cutting
a battery can lead to an explosion.
Back with suction cup
If the battery is placed in an environment with extremely high temperatures,
this can lead to an explosion or a spill of flammable liquid or flammable gas.
A battery exposed to extremely low air pressure can cause an explosion or the
release of flammable liquids or gases.
The ingress of liquids (e.g. cleaning agents during window cleaning) can
damage the DuoFern Sun Sensor.
Remove the DuoFern Sun Sensor from the window before cleaning the window.
The vibration function is activated when removing it from the window and when
installing it at a later stage.
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Radio systems that transmit on the same frequency can cause interference.
3. Intended use
Use the DuoFern Sun Sensor solely for the control of DuoFern devices as well
as for detecting vibrations (e.g. glass breakage).
Only install and use the DuoFern Sun Sensor in dry internal rooms.
Using the DuoFern Sun Sensor for any other purpose than previously mentioned
is not permissible.
Operating buttons
The housing release latch is at the top
LEDs (concealed/translucent) Menu button
Front
Status LED (green) LED 5
LED scale (1-5 LEDs / red)
LED 1
Menu LED (RGB – red / green / blue)
4. Product description / functions
The battery-operated DuoFern Sun Sensor is used for the brightness-dependent
control of logged-on DuoFern devices. In addition, the built-in vibration
sensor detects vibrations, for example, due to glass breakage.
Please also read the operating manuals of the logged-on DuoFern devices.
Menu selection and configuring set limits The buttons on the device can be
used to select the menus of the above functions and to configure the set
limits for the functions.
Manual operation (UP/STOP and DOWN/STOP) The two operating buttons on the side
of the housing can be used for the manual operation of logged-on DuoFern
devices.
Detection of the installation position (horizontal/ vertical) and automatic
assignment of the operating buttons The respective installation position
(horizontal or vertical) is detected by the DuoFern Sun Sensor and the
operating buttons or the LED scale are assigned according to the position
(horizontal or vertical).
5. Installation
The DuoFern Sun Sensor can be installed not only vertically, but also
horizontally (and in each of these positions also the other way round).
Automatic change of the operating buttons depending on the position of the
sensor
UP/+ DOWN/
UP/ DOWN/+
Operating buttons on the left
Recommendation
Operating buttons at the top
1. Secure the DuoFern Sun Sensor as far down window
pane as possible using the suction cup.
Make sure that the fixing point on the window is as free as possible of grease
and dust to ensure the sensor sticks well.
Determine a position so that the sunlight can fall onto the sensor with as
little impediment as possible.
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The DuoFern Sun Sensor must not be shaded at any point.
Shade must not be cast over the DuoFern Sun Sensor either by the roller shutter moving into the sunshine position or by trees or similar.
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To avoid damage to the suction cup, the sensor must be detached from the window
pane before changing its position (vertical/
horizontal).
RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH Buschkamp 7 46414 Rhede (Germany) Subject to
technical modifications, misprints and errors. Illustrations not binding.
6. Commissioning
The DuoFern Sun Sensor is supplied with a type CR2450 battery inserted.
1. Carefully remove the separating film from the device.
The device does not need to be opened.
Separating film
2. A short hardware test is then performed.
All LEDs light up once and the sensors (vibration sensor) are subjected to a
self-test. If all the test steps are completed successfully, the sensor
switches to operating mode.
7. Settings
By pressing the menu button several times, you can open the sun sensor menus
one after the other and also exit them again.
Yellow Red Blue Off
The multi-coloured menu LED indicates which menu is open. = “Sun function” menu = “Vibration function” menu = Menu for “Logging DuoFern devices on/off” = No menu is open (normal mode)
You can use the “UP/DOWN” or “+ /” buttons to make the desired settings, see next page.
8. Configuring the sun function
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Only possible if a DuoFern device is logged on.
Press the menu button several times
until the menu LED lights up yellow.
8.1 Configuring the set limit (yellow menu)
1. Observe the LED scale.
The red LEDs indicate the current set limit in 10 steps (5 LEDs – flashing /
lit).
Low set limit (LED 1 is lit) Little sun is required to trigger the function.
High set limit (LED 5 is lit) More sun is required to trigger the function.
If the current brightness is higher than the set limit, the status LED also
lights up green. The sensor will trigger the sun programme of the logged-on
DuoFern devices in 10 minutes.
2. Accepting the current brightness as the
set limit
+ or
Press the menu and “+” button at the same time.
Configure the required set limit with the “+” or “” button.
8.2 Accepting the sunshine position
(yellow menu) The current roller shutter position of the logged-on DuoFern
devices should be accepted as the sunshine position.
1. + Press the menu and “” button
at the same time.
This function is then transmitted to all logged-on DuoFern devices.
8.3 Testing the sunshine function
(yellow menu)
1. +
Press the “+” and “” button at the same time.
Test sequence (alternating)
Sun start / Sun end / Sun start
The logged-on DuoFern devices react accordingly.
In the case of roller shutter controllers, a position change only occurs above the sunshine position.
9. Configuring the vibration function
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Only possible when the HomePilot® is logged on.
Press the menu button several times
until the menu LED lights up red.
9.1 Configuring the set limit (red menu)
1. Observe the LED scale, see chapter 8.1.
If a vibration is detected, the status LED briefly lights up green.
2. Configure the required set limit with
the “+” or “” button.
Low set limit Minimal vibration is required to trigger the function.
High set limit More vibration is required to trigger the function.
10. Logging DuoFern devices on/off
Press the menu button several times
until the menu LED lights up blue.
10.1 Logging on devices (blue menu)
1. Switch the DuoFern device to log-on mode. 2. 1 x Tap on the “+” button
once.
The status LED flashes green.
After successfully logging on, the status LED lights up green for 2 seconds.
If the log-on is unsuccessful, LED 5 lights up red for 2 seconds.
10.2 Logging off devices (blue menu)
1. Switch the DuoFern device to log-off mode. 2. 1 x Tap on the “” button
once.
LED 5 flashes red.
After successfully logging off, the status LED lights up green for 2 seconds.
If the log-off is unsuccessful, LED 5 lights up red for 2 seconds.
10.3 Clearing (blue menu)
This function enables you to log off all DuoFern devices from the DuoFern Sun
Sensor that are no longer accessible via radio.
1. 5 sec. Press and hold the “+” button for
5 seconds.
LED 5 flashes red.
After a successful clearing process, the status LED lights up green for 2
seconds.
10.4 Connectivity test (blue menu)
1. 2 x Tap on the “+” button twice. 2. All logged-on DuoFern devices are
briefly activated
and acknowledge the signal accordingly.
10.5 Factory setting/Reset (blue menu)
1. 5 sec. Press and hold the “” button for
5 seconds until the red LEDs of the LED scale flicker.
2. The device then restarts.
All logged-on DuoFern devices have been removed.
All settings have been reset to the factory settings.
11. Normal mode
The DuoFern Sun Sensor is in normal mode after successfully configuring the
settings. Sun function The current brightness is measured at regular
intervals. If sunlight is detected for 10 minutes, a signal is
transmitted to all the logged-on DuoFern devices. After 20 minutes of shade, a
signal is transmitted to
all the logged-on DuoFern devices again.
Vibration function If the DuoFern Sun Sensor experiences a vibration, all the
logged-on DuoFern devices are controlled by a corresponding signal. A new
vibration is only detected after one minute without any vibrations. Testing
the vibration function You can test the function by pressing on the DuoFern
Sun Sensor housing.
Manual mode
U P DOWN
You can use the UP and DOWN but-
tons to operate the logged-on DuoFern
devices manually.
Switching sequence:
UP / STOP or DOWN / STOP
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The stop command must be issued within 90 seconds, otherwise the UP or DOWN
movement command will follow again.
12. Battery replacement
An empty battery is indicated by a red flash in the menu LED (once a minute).
Possible problems/errors in the case of an empty battery Commands – such as
“Sun start”- are not transmitted
to all participants. In some cases, roller shutters remain in the sunshine
position
Changing the battery
1. Use a blunt object to gently press in the housing
release latch from above and remove the top part of the housing.
2. Replace the battery with a new one of the same
type (CR 2450).
When inserting the battery, pay attention to the correct polarity. The minus
pole (-) is located at the top.
The battery is inserted correctly when the hooks engage.
3. Reattach the top part of the housing.
13. Technical specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Battery type:
1 x CR2450
Supply voltage:
3 V
Battery life:
approx. 4 years (with nine signals/day)
Permissible ambient temperature:
+ 5 °C to + 40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D):
35 x 74 x 21.4 mm (incl. suction cap)
RADIO DATA
Transmission frequency:
434.5 MHz
Transmission power:
max. 10 mW
Radio range within a building: up to 30 m, depending on the building structure
Maximum number of
DuoFern end units:
5
14. Simplified EU declaration of conformity
RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH hereby declares that the DuoFern Sun Sensor
complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive).The full
text of the EU declaration of conformity is available on our website.
www.rademacher.de/ce
Warranty terms and conditions
Information about the warranty conditions of our products can be found on the
homepage.