bond Home SKS-500 Sidekick for Shades Gen 2 User Manual

**bond Home SKS-500 Sidekick for Shades Gen 2 User Manual

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Features

• Mix & match shade motor types on single remote
• Multiple channels can be selected and controlled simultaneously
• Control multiple devices in the same channel
• Pairs directly with the shade, but also works seamlessly with Bond Bridge Pro
• Limit-setting fully supported. No factory remote needed.
• Securely flush mounts to a wall with or without a junction box
• Compatible with standard decora cover plates
• Optionally functions as a handheld remote

Introduction

Sidekick is a 5-channel wireless keypad that can communicate with multiple motorized shade technologies directly. For ease-of-use, it is designed to work very similarly to AUTOMATE Paradigm flush wall switch remote controls.

Before you start

To use Sidekick with Rollease motors, first configure it to use Rollease’s RF technology. To achieve that, press the following:

You can find more details on configuring technologies, on page 11 and 12.

Package Contents and Technical Data

Package Contents

• 1 x Cover Plate
• 1 x Sidekick
• 1 x Wall Clip
• 2 x Phillips Head Screw
• 2 x Drywall Anchors
• 1 x Battery
• 1 x Back buttons press too

Technical Data

Basic Operation

Channel Selection

You may operate one or more channels at the same time. Sidekick requires that at least one channel is selected at all times; to deselect a channel, be sure that another channel is selected.

Select Channel

Press desired CHANNEL button

The CHANNEL LED will light up indicating channel selection

Deselect Channel

Press selected CHANNEL button

Button LED will turn off

Raise, Lower, Stop Shade, and Favorite Position

Raise Shade

Press UP to raise shade. It is not necessary to hold the button while the shade is moving.

Lower Shade

Press DOWN to lower shade. It is not necessary to hold the button while the shade is moving

Stop Shade

Press STOP while shade is moving

Move Shade to Favorite Position

Hold STOP for 3 seconds while the shade is stationary

Setup with New Motors

Before starting any programming, move the shade to an intermediate position, away from the Top and Bottom limits. When Top and Bottom limits are not set, the shade will only move while the directional (UP or DOWN) button is held.

Step 01: Put shade in Pairing Mode

Select the channel you want to use

Hold P1 button on motor head

Shade will jog once

Release P1 button

Step 02: Pair Sidekick with shade

Shade will sound a extended beep

Hold STOP for 2 seconds

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep three times to confirm that Sidekick was paired

Step 03: Change motor direction (if needed)

 Before continuing, check the motor direction with by holding UP or DOWN. If the shade doesn’t behave as expected, change the motor direction.

This is only possible durign initial set-up.

Hold UP and DOWN for 2 seconds

Shade will jog once

Shade will beep once

Step 04: Set top limit

Hold UP to move shade to desired top limit

Hold UP and STOP together for 5 seconds to save

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep 3 times to confirm that top limit is set

Step 05: Set bottom limit

Hold DOWN to move shade to desired bottom position*

Hold DOWN and  STOP together for5 seconds to save

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep 3 times to confirm that bottom limitis set

Step 06: Finishing Setup

 After setting limits, the shade will automatically exit from initial set up mode.

After moving shade to desired limit position, you can tap UP or DOWN to finetune the limit position before saving it.

Setup as an Additional Keypad

You can pair additional Sidekicks with your shade. You will need to use the existing keypad (A) to introduce the new keypad (B) as shown below.

Step 01

Select channel that operates the shade

Press PAIR/P2

Shade will jog once

Shade will beep once

Step 02

Press PAIR/P2 again

Shade will jog once again

Shade will beep once again

Step 03

Select the channel you want to use

Press PAIR/P2

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep 3 times to confirm that new Sidekick was paired

Advanced Operation

Save Favorite Position

Step 01

Move shade to desired position

Press PAIR/P2

Shade will jog once

Shade will beep once

Step 02

Press STOP

Shade will jog once

Shade will beep once

Step 03

Press STOP

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep 3 times to confirm that favorite position was saved

Adjust Top Limit

Step 01

Hold UP and STOP

Shade will jog once

Shade will sound a extended beep

Step 02

Move and adjust shade to the desired top position

Hold UP and STOP together for 5 seconds

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will beep 3 times to confirm that limit is adjusted

Adjust Bottom Limit

Step 01

Hold DOWN and STOP

Shade will jog once

Shade will sound a extended beep

Step 02

Move and adjust shade to the desired bottom position

Hold DOWN and STOP together for 5 seconds

Shade will jog 2 times

Shade will move 3 times to confirm that limit is adjusted

Battery Replacement

1. Separate the Sidekick covers using a screw driver.
2. Once the back cover has been removed, use a screwdriver to assist in removing the battery. Ensure that the circuit board is not damaged during this process.
3. The replacement battery should have its label facing up. Check that the replacement battery has not been used or stored for more than a year. The battery life span of the SKS-500 will be reduced if it is stored for an extended period of time.

Linking with a Bond Bridge Pro

When paired with Bond Bridge Pro, Sidekick can update the state of your shades in the Bond Home app. To turn on this feature, link each Sidekick channel with the corresponding shade or shades on the Bond Home app.

To link your Sidekick with your Bond Home app you need to make sure that:

1. Your Bond Bridge Pro firmware is on version 3.1 or higher.
2. Your Bond Home app is updated to version 2.40.0 or higher.
3. You can control your shade from the Bond Home app.
4. You can control that same shade from the Sidekick*

If you cannot control the shade with Sidekick due to range or technology limitations, you may use Relay Mode to have Bond Bridge Pro transmit instead. See section 9.3.

Linking with Bond Bridge Pro on iOS

Go to the shade you want to control and tap (…)

Go to Device Settings

Tap on Advanced Settings

Scroll down and tap on Manage Sidekicks

Tap on Associate with Sidekick

Follow on-screen instructions

The channel LED will blink and the app will confirm association

Linking with Bond Bridge Pro on Android

Go to the shade you want to control and tap (…)

Go to Settings

Tap on Advanced Settings

Scroll down and tap on Manage Sidekicks

Tap on Link a Sidekick Channel

Follow on-screen instructions

The channel LED will blink and the app will confirm association

Mixing Motor Technologies

Sidekick supports a variety of motor technologies. Follow the instructions below to learn how to expand your Sidekick capabilities.

If at any time you wish to cancel the change, you may press the UP button to exit. If you enter an invalid code, or press any other key during the sequence, or there is no activity for 10 seconds, Sidekick will go back to normal operation without any change.

Changing technology for all channels

Press MENU

Sidekick will wait for code for 10 seconds

Insert Code see charts in next page

Press STOP

All LEDs will blink to confirm change

Changing technology only for specific channels

Step 01: Channel(s) Selection

Select the channel(s) you want to change

Press MENU

Sidekick will wait for code for 10 seconds

Step 02: Setting Technology

Press 1

Insert Code see table on next page

Press STOP

Selected channels LEDs will blink to confirm change

Motor Technology Codes Table

Motion Blinds Coulisse|
Somfy Lights & Blinds and motors in tilt mode often used with blinds|

Relay Mode

In Relay Mode, the specified channels of Sidekick keypad will not transmit any signal directly, instead relying on Bond Bridge Pro to send the signal to the shade. This is especially useful if you want Sidekick to control an All Shades channel where some shades are out of range of the Sidekick, because Bond Bridge Pro is usually in a more advantageous location for radio range.

To enable relay mode on all channels:

To enable relay mode only on currently selected channels:

To exit Relay Mode for any channel, simply set the channel back to the desired direct technology.

If your shade technology is supported by Sidekick, it is strongly recommended to operate Sidekick in direct mode rather than relay mode.

Safety and Legal

Trademark Notice
Bond, Bond Home, Sidekick, and Sidekick for Shades are trademarks of Olibra LLC. Nice, Era P, and other trademarks are the property of Nice S.p.A. (henceforth “Nice”). Decora is a trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. We use these trademarks in this User Manual for the express and limited purpose of elucidating the operation of our SKS-500 product. Our use of these trademarks should not be understood to constitute an endorsement by Nice or any other trademark rights-holder.

Safety
Improper installation or operation of this product may result in personal injury or property damage.
Please follow these instructions carefully including the following important safety notes:

This product contains a lithium coin cell battery. Please beware the following regarding this battery:

These batteries are small and can be a choking hazard for small children.

The chemicals inside the battery can cause fire, explosion, or severe burns if mishandled. Do not
dispose of in fire, do not eat, and do not puncture. Dispose only in accordance with local regulations for hazardous materials.

These coin cell batteries are NOT rechargeable. Only replace with another non- rechargeable
(“primary”) 3V lithium battery of size CR2430. Use of an unauthorized battery is unsafe and will void
your warranty.

This product is designed to operate motorized shades, awnings, and pergolas. The movement of these
shades or awnings may pose a physical threat to people in their vicinity. For this reason, please beware the following:

Please follow all manufacturer safety instructions regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of your shade, awning, pergola, or similar appliance.

Do not permit children to operate this product. When installing on a wall, install at a height out of reach of small children.

Do not operate if under the influence of alcohol or other drugs which may impair reaction time or judgment.

Legal
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Olibra could void the user’s authority to operate the equipme t. For more information on avoiding interference, see the full manual. Hardware and firmware is Copyright © Olibra LLC, 2022. All rights reserved. Firmware includes ChibiOS/HAL Copyright © 2022 Giovanni Di Sirio, used under terms of the Apache License v2.0. Firmware also includes tiny printf library Copyright © 2014–2019, Marco Paland of PALANDesign Hannover, Germany, used under terms of the MIT License. For the text of the Apache and MIT licenses, see the full manual.

Bond, Bond Home, Sidekick, and Sidekick for Shades are trademarks of Olibra, LLC.
Designed by Olibra in New Jersey and Santa Catarina. Made in Vietnam.

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