Somfy Sunea 40 Solar io Buismotor Sunea Screen Installation Guide

: June 9, 2024
: somfy

Table of Contents

PREPROGRAMMING A CONTROL POINT
END LIMITS SETTING
PAIRING
USE
DRIVE RESETTING
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE RESPECTED
Support
References
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Somfy Sunea 40 Solar io Buismotor Sunea Screen Installation Guide

Do not unplug the battery when the drive works.
Instructions

PREPROGRAMMING A CONTROL POINT

CONTROL POINT

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

END LIMITS SETTING

MANUAL MODE
END LIMITS SETTING

Motorised product without upper end stops
END LIMITS SETTING

SEMI AUTOMATIC MODE

PAIRING

Control point is completely programmed
PAIRING

USE

This drive does not require any maintenance operation.
Using Instructions

DRIVE RESETTING

This reset deletes all programmed control points, all sensors, all end limit settings and resets the favourite (my) position for the drive.
Using Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO BE RESPECTED

These instructions apply to all Sunea 40 Solar io drive, the different versions of which are available in the current catalogue.

FIELD OF APPLICATION
The Sunea 40 drives are designed to drive all types of external vertical screens (without locks), valances and lateral arms awnings. Do not use for a lateral arms awning which has a torque peak during its upward movement.

The Sunea 40 drives are designed to motorise all types of:

Outdoor awning with or without cassette. All shearing zones shall be protected or inaccessible e.g. at a height ≥ 2.50 m from the ground or any other access level. There is no shearing risk with the front rail when e.g. the front rail moves solely by gravity with a mass of less than 15 kg or it is pushed with force less than 150 N.
External vertical screen which front rail moves solely by gravity with a mass less than 15 kg.

LIABILITY
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using the drive. In addition to following the instructions given in this guide, the instructions detailed in the attached Safety instructions document must also be observed.
The drive must be installed by a motorisation and home automation professional, according to instructions from Somfy and the regulations applicable in the country in which it is commissioned.
It is prohibited to use the drive outside the field of application described above. Such use, and any failure to comply with the instructions given in this guide and in the attached Safety instructions document, absolves Somfy of any liability and invalidates the warranty.
The installer must inform its customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the drive and must provide them with the instructions for use and maintenance, and the attached Safety instructions document, after installing the drive.
Any After-Sales Service operation on the drive must be performed by a motorisation and home automation professional. If in doubt when installing the drive, or to obtain additional information, contact a Somfy adviser or go to the website www.somfy.com.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRING

Cables which pass through a metal wall must be protected and isolated using a sheath or sleeve.
Attach cables to prevent any contact with moving parts.
If the drive is used outdoors, and if the power supply cable is a type H05-VVF cable, the cable should be installed in a UV-resistant duct, e.g. under a gland.
Leave the drive power supply cable accessible: it must be possible to replace it easily.
Always make a loop in the power supply cable to prevent water entering the drive.

WARNING
To ensure electrical safety, this Class III drive must be powered by a «SELV» voltage source (Safety Extra Low Voltage).

The drive must be installed by a professionally qualified person (electrical specialist according to DIN VDE 1000-10) for drives and automations in the building services sector in accordance with the Somfy instructions and the applicable regulations in the country of commissioning.

The Sunea 40 Solar io drive must be installed with a 3.2 W Solar Panel solar panel and with either Oximo WireFree Battery, Oximo WireFree Battery Stick, or Somfy 12V NAKED BATTERY.
For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this appliance.
Improper using battery pack may cause overheat, fire, explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not expose the drive or battery to excessive temperatures.
There is a risk if terminals of the battery-operated drive or battery being short circuited by metal objects.
Ensure battery is fully charged prior to installation on site.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY
Sunea 40 Solar io : interior diameter of the tube has to be Ø 37 mm or greater.

Radio frequency: 868-870 MHz io-homecontrol® two-way Tri-band.
Frequency bands and Maximum power used:
- 868.000 MHz – 868.600 MHz e.r.p. <25 mW
- 868.700 MHz – 869.200 MHz e.r.p. <25 mW
- 869.700 MHz – 870.000 MHz e.r.p. <25 mW
Power supply: 12 V DC battery
Charging temperature: 0°C to 40°C

From the Application “Help me by Somfy” scan the QR code here to find complete setting instructions.

“Help me by Somfy” available on stores

SOMFY ACTIVITES SA, 74300 CLUSES FRANCE as manufacturer hereby declares that the drive covered by these instructions and used as intended according to these instructions is in compliance with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives and in particular of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and the Radio Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce. Philippe Geoffroy, Approval manager, acting on behalf of Activity director, Cluses, 08/2022.

Please separate storage cells and batteries from other types of waste and recycle them via the local collection facility.

We care about our environment. Do not dispose of the appliance with usual household waste. Give it to an approved collection point for recycling.

Somfy limited, Yeadon LS19 7ZA UK hereby declares that the drive covered by these instructions when marked for input voltage 12 V DC and used as intended according to these instructions, is in compliance with UK legislation of Machinery safety regulations S.I.2008 N°1597 and the Radio Equipment Regulations S.I. 2017 N°1206. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.co.uk. Steven MONTGOMERY, Managing Director Somfy Ltd UK & Ireland, Yeadon, 08/2022.