somfy Tilt only 50 WF RTS Central Unit Instruction Manual

TILT ONLY 50 WF ZIGBEE

Instructions

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions apply to all TILT ONLY 50 WF ZIGBEE drives, the different versions of which are available in the current catalogue.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety instructions
DANGER
Indicates a danger which may result in immediate death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a danger which may result in death or serious injury.
PRECAUTION
Indicates a danger which may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a danger which may result in damage to or destruction of the product.

PRIOR INFORMATION

1.1.Field of application
The TO 50 drives are designed to motorise all types of:

• Tiltable venetian blinds which bottom lath can be lifted at least by 4 cm when an upward force of 150 N is applied to the bottom lath positioned at 16 cm from the fully extended position.

1.2.Liability
Before installing and using the drive, please read these instructions carefully.
In addition to the instructions provided in this guide, please also comply with the instructions provided in the attached Safety instructions document.
The drive must be installed by a home motorisation and automation professional, in accordance with Somfy’s instructions and the applicable regulations in the country of installation.
Any operation of the drive outside the field of application described above is prohibited. 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.
After installing the drive, the installer must inform his customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the drive and must provide them with the operating and maintenance instructions, and the attached Safety instructions document.
Any After-Sales Service operation on the drive must be performed by a home motorisation and automation professional.
Never begin installing without first checking the compatibility of this product with the associated equipment and accessories. If in doubt when installing this product and/or to obtain additional information, contact a Somfy representative or visit the website www.somfy.com.
Using this drive with any products which are not listed in the attached «Compatibility matrix» document shall also render invalid any Somfy warranty and release Somfy from any liability.

INSTALLATION

WARNING

• These instructions are mandatory for the home motorisation and automation professional installing the drive.
• Comply with current standards and legislation in the country of installation.

CAUTION

• Never drop, knock or puncture the drive or immerse it in liquid.
• Install an individual control point for each drive.

NOTICE
Make sure that LED, programming button and input connection remain visible and easily accessible after installation.

2.1.Assembly
2.1.1.Preparing the drive

1. Cut the shaft to the length required.
2. Position the headrail and shaft adapters on the drive.

2.1.2.Fitting the drive inside the headrail

1. Insert the drive in the headrail.
   CAUTION
   Take care not to cut the power supply cable on the edges of the headrail when introducing the drive.

2. Slide the shafts to the end stops of the drive’s shaft adaptors.

NOTICE
For optimal radio reception, the drive antenna should be kept straight and should be positioned outside of headrail (if used).
NOTICE
It can be installed in a central or lateral position.

2.2.Wiring
WARNING

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

Connect the battery or power supply to the drive’s power supply cable.

PRECAUTION

• 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.
• Drive cable cannot be removed. If it is damaged, return the drive to the After-Sales department.

CAUTION

• Do not unplug the battery when the motor works.
• Leave the drive power supply cable accessible: the product must be easily replaceable.
• Using this drive with any products which are not listed in the attached «Compatibility matrix» document shall also render invalid any Somfy warranty and release Somfy from any liability.

2.3.Commissioning of a Zigbee drive
In an installation with Zigbee drives, 2 solutions are available to the user: TaHoma switch solution and TaHoma ready solution.
TaHoma switch solution is the solution in connected mode, with a TaHoma switch in the installation that allows the user to control all his Zigbee products through the TaHoma application.
The other solution, without TaHoma switch, is called TaHoma ready. It allows the user to control his Zigbee drives only with control points. But this installation can be switched to connected mode afterwards by adding a TaHoma switch later.
Regarding the commissioning of a Zigbee drive, it can be done in 2 different ways :

• Either commissioning with TaHoma pro application, which is recommended because it is easier and more complete.
• Either commissioning with a control point.

Please refer to the corresponding section according to the selected commissioning mode.

2.4.Commissioning with TaHoma pro application (recommended)
**** Commissioning with TaHoma pro application is possible and recommended for both TaHoma ready solution and TaHoma switch solution.

2.4.1.Starting-up
A Somfypro account is required but TaHoma switch is not mandatory.
To set the drive, you need to access and use TaHoma pro application, you must have a compatible phone or mobile device and access to the internet.
The application is downloadable for free from Apple Store platforms and Google Play Store on Apple or Android™ compatible mobile devices. This compatibility is the one indicated in the description of the application on the corresponding Store.
The software version of the TaHoma pro application may be updated from time to time to add new features and services.2.4.1.Starting-up A Somfypro account is required but TaHoma switch is not mandatory.
To set the drive, you need to access and use TaHoma pro application, you must have a compatible phone or mobile device and access to the internet.
The application is downloadable for free from Apple Store platforms and Google Play Store on Apple or Android™ compatible mobile devices. This compatibility is the one indicated in the description of the application on the corresponding Store.
The software version of the TaHoma pro application may be updated from time to time to add new features and services.

2.4.2.Setting the drive
CAUTION

• Download TaHoma pro application if it is not yet installed on the smartphone.
• Launch the TaHoma pro application before performing this step.

1. Plug in the power supply of the drive.
   If the drive is not set or paired, once plugged in, it goes into programming mode during 3 min, and its LED blinks orange.

2. Open the TaHoma pro application and follow the steps to scan the drive QR code.

3. Follow the instructions on the TaHoma pro application.

NOTICE
This drive can be set with TaHoma pro and used without TaHoma switch (TaHoma switch can be added later).

2.4.3.Network management
To pair a control point to the drive, to add a new control point or a new drive in the installation, follow the instructions on the TaHoma pro application.

2.4.4.Advanced settings
The TaHoma pro application is the recommended tool to easily set the drive and perform re-settings such as modifying the direction of rotation of the drive, or readjusting the end limits.
On the other hand, some advanced settings such as adjusting the speed or the tilting travel can only be made via the TaHoma pro application.
Follow the instructions in the TaHoma pro application to perform these settings or re-settings.

2.5.Commissioning with a control point only (without TaHoma pro application)
**** This chapter describes the commissioning of the drive with a control point only, without using TaHoma pro application, in the case of TaHoma ready solution.

2.5.1.Link creation between a drive and a control point
The following steps describe how to program a drive that is not set or paired, with an unpaired control point.
CAUTION
Settings are not possible if the control point batteries are too low.

1. Plug in the power supply of the drive.
   → If the drive is not set or paired, once plugged in, it goes into programming mode during 3 min, and its LED blinks orange. NOTICE
   If the drive has left the programming mode, its LED is not blinking:
   • Press and hold the PROG button on the drive until the motorised product moves up and down briefly and its LED blinks orange : the drive is in programming mode during 3 min.

2. Bring the control point close to the drive then briefly press simultaneously the Up and Down buttons on the control point: the control point looks for the closest drive in programming mode.
   → When found, the feedback LED on the control point blinks in green, the drive LED flashes in green, and the motorised product moves up and down briefly.
   → Then the feedback LED on the control point blinks in orange slowly as long as it is in setting mode.
   NOTICE
   If the control point does not find a drive nearby, the feedback LED of the control point blinks red after a few seconds, and the motorised product of the drive does not move: repeat the above procedure. (If the drive is still in programming mode, repeat only step 2).
   NOTICE
   If the control point does not find the right drive, please refer to chapter Scanning mode.

2.5.2.Scanning mode
If several drives are in programming mode, it is possible to be in setting mode with an undesired drive.

1. Make sure the drive to be paired is still in programming mode. Otherwise, restart from the beginning of commissioning steps.
2. If the drive to be paired is still in programming mode, bring the control point close to the drive then briefly press the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously to exit the setting mode with the previous drive and scan another close Zigbee drive.
   → The motorised product of the new found drive moves up and down briefly, the drive is in setting mode.

2.5.3.Checking the direction of rotation
Press the Up button on the control point:
a] If the slats tilt in the desired direction, the direction of rotation is correct: move onto section Setting the end limits and pairing the control point.
b] Otherwise: move onto the next step.
b1] Press the my button on the control point until the slats move up and down: The direction of rotation has been modified.
b2] Press the Up button on the control point to check the direction of rotation of slats.

2.5.4.Setting the end limits and pairing the control point
NOTICE
The end limits can be set in any order.
CAUTION
Do not set an end limit in a position that could lift the motorised product as this could result in long-term damage to the motorised product and/or the drive.

1. Press and hold the Up button to tilt the slats to the desired up position. If necessary, adjust the up position using the Up or Down buttons.

2. Press the my and Down buttons simultaneously until the slats briefly move up and down.
   ⇒ The upper end limit is memorised.

3. Press and hold the Down button to tilt the slats to the desired lower position.
   If necessary, adjust the lower position using the Up or Down buttons.

4. Press the my and Up buttons simultaneously until the slats briefly move up and down.
   ⇒ The lower end limit is memorised.
   ▪ To confirm and exit the setting and pair the control point: briefly press the PROG button of the control point:
   ◦ → The slats briefly move up and down: the drive is now set and can be controlled using the control point.
   ▪ To confirm and exit the setting without pairing the control point: press and hold the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously, until the feedback LED on the control point stops flashing.
   ◦ → The drive is now set and no control point is paired. (To pair the first control point with an already set drive, refer to the following section).

2.5.5.Pairing the first control point to an already set drive
CAUTION
This procedure cannot be performed on multiple drives at the same time.
NOTICE
Keep the control point close to the drive during the whole procedure.

1. Press and hold the PROG button on the drive until the slats move up and down briefly and its LED blinks orange: the drive is in programming mode during 3 min.
2. Briefly press the PROG button on the control point: the slats move up and down briefly.
   → The drive can now be controlled using the control point.

2.5.6.Creating a network with TaHoma ready: add control points and drives in the installation

• To add a new single-channel or multichannel control point to the drive or to delete one of its paired control points: refer to the control point instruction guide.
• To pair additional drives: follow the same procedure of commissioning with a new control point for each drive and refer to the control point instruction guide to have them share the same network.

2.5.7.Modifying the direction of rotation with a control point
CAUTION

• This procedure cannot be performed on multiple drives at the same time.
• The drive must be set and paired to the control point.

NOTICE
Keep the control point close to the drive during the whole procedure.

1. Press and hold the PROG button on the control point until the slats move up and down.

2. Briefly press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒The slats move up and down after a few seconds.

3. Press the my button on the control point until the slats move up and down:
   ⇒ The direction of rotation has been modified.

4. To confirm and exit the setting, press and hold the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously, until the feedback LED on the control point stops flashing.

5. Press the Up button on the control point to check the direction of rotation.

2.5.8.Readjusting the end limits with a control point
CAUTION

• This procedure cannot be performed on multiple drives at the same time.
• The drive must be set and paired to the control point.

NOTICE
Both end limits can be readjusted: either only one of them, or both at the same time.
2.5.8.1. Readjusting the upper end limit
NOTICE
Keep the control point close to the drive during the whole procedure.

1. Press and hold the PROG button on the control point until the slats briefly move up and down.

2. Briefly press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats briefly move up and down after a few seconds.

3. Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the new desired position.

4. Briefly press the my and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats move up and down.

5. To confirm and exit the setting, press and hold the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously, until the feedback LED on the control point stops flashing.

2.5.8.2. Readjusting the lower end limit
NOTICE
Keep the control point close to the drive during the whole procedure.

1. Press and hold the PROG button on the control point until the slats briefly move up and down.

2. Briefly press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats briefly move up and down after a few seconds.

3. Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the new desired position.

4. Briefly press the Up and my buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒The slats move up and down.

5. To confirm and exit the setting, press and hold the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously, until the feedback LED on the control point stops flashing.

2.5.8.3. Readjusting the two end limits
NOTICE
Keep the control point close to the drive during the whole procedure.

1. Press and hold the PROG button on the control point until the slats briefly move up and down.

2. Briefly press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats briefly move up and down after a few seconds.

3. Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the new desired upper position.

4. Briefly press the my and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats move up and down.
   ⇒ The upper end limit is readjusted.

5. Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the new desired lower position.

6. Briefly press the Up and my buttons simultaneously on the control point :
   ⇒ The slats move up and down.
   ⇒ The lower end limit is readjusted.

7. To confirm and exit the setting, press and hold the Up and Down buttons on the control point simultaneously, until the feedback LED on the control point stops flashing.

2.5.9.Advanced settings
Some advanced settings such as adjusting the speed or the tilting travel cannot be made with a control point.
These advanced settings can only be made via the TaHoma pro application, please refer to chapter Commissionning with TaHoma pro application (recommended).
2.6.Tips and advice on installation
2.6.1.Questions about the product?

Proceed to Commissioning of a Zigbee drive.
The drive is paired but not set.| Proceed to Commissioning of a Zigbee drive.
The drive is set but not paired| Proceed to Commissioning of a Zigbee drive.
An obstacle hinders the movement of the slats.| Remove the obstacle.
There may be some radio interference.| Disconnect the power supply cable, then reconnect the battery to the drive.
The drive battery is low and requires charge.| Plug in the charger.
The control point battery is low.| Check the battery power level and replace if necessary.
The control point is not compatible or not programmed| Check the compatibility or pair the control point as required referring to Commissioning of a Zigbee drive.

2.6.2.Upgrading a TaHoma ready installation into a TaHoma switch installation
To add TaHoma switch into a TaHoma ready installation, and then upgrade the installation into a TaHoma switch installation, follow the instructions on the TaHoma pro application.
2.6.3.Erasing the memory of the drive (reset to original configuration)
**NOTICE**
This reset deletes all paired control points, end limit settings, advanced settings and resets the drive’s favourite position (my).

Press and hold the PROG button on the drive until its LED blinks orange and the slats briefly move up and down 3 times.
➔ All the settings are erased. The drive is reset to its original configuration.
➔ The drive is in programming mode during 3 min, and its LED blinks orange.
Resume the commissioning procedure (Refer to Commissioning).

USE AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE
This drive does not require any maintenance operations.
The way to control a Zigbee motorised product is different depending on the solution present in the installation: TaHoma switch solution or TaHoma ready solution. Please refer to the corresponding section according to the solution.

3.1.Use with TaHoma switch solution
3.1.1.Use with TaHoma application
To control the motorised product in connected mode, you need to access and use TaHoma application, you must have a compatible phone or mobile device and access to the internet.
The application is downloadable for free from Apple Store platforms and Google Play Store on Apple or Android™ compatible mobile devices. This compatibility is the one indicated in the description of the application on the corresponding Store.
The software version of the TaHoma application may be updated from time to time to add new features and services.

1. Download TaHoma application if it is not yet installed on the smartphone.
2. Launch the application and follow the instructions to control the motorised product.

3.1.2.Use with a control point
3.1.2.1. Up and Down buttons

• Briefly press the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the up or lower position of tilting.
• Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point until the slats reach the desired position of tilting. The movement stops when the button is released.

Stop function

• Briefly press the my button on the control point to stop the tilting of the slats.

Favourite position (my)
NOTICE
An intermediate stop, which is called the “favourite position (my)”, is different from the upper and lower positions.

Programming or modifying the favourite position (my)
NOTICE
Only one favourite position (my) is permitted.

1. Move the slats to the desired favourite position using the Up or Down button.
2. Briefly press the my button to stop the slats.
3. Press and hold the my button until the slats briefly move up and down:
   → The desired favourite position (my) is programmed and green LED blinks 5 times.

Using the favourite position (my)

• If a favourite position (my) is programmed, briefly press the my button on the control point twice in succession: the slats first move to the lower end limit and then to the favourite position (my).

3.2.Use with TaHoma ready solution
3.2.1.Up and Down buttons

• Briefly press the Up or Down button on the control point to tilt the slats to the up or lower position of tilting.
• Press and hold the Up or Down button on the control point until the slats reach the desired position of tilting. The movement stops when the button is released.

Stop function

• Briefly press the my button on the control point to stop the tilting of the slats.

Favourite position (my)
NOTICE
An intermediate stop, which is called the “favourite position (my)”, is different from the upper and lower positions.

Programming or modifying the favourite position (my)
NOTICE
Only one favourite position (my) is permitted.

1. Move the slats to the desired favourite position using the Up or Down button.
2. Briefly press the my button to stop the slats.
3. Press and hold the my button until the slats briefly move up and down:
   → The desired favourite position (my) is programmed and green LED blinks 5 times.

Using the favourite position (my)

• If a favourite position (my) is programmed, briefly press the my button on the control point twice in succession: the slats first move to the lower end limit and then to the favourite position (my).

3.3.Tips and advice on operation
3.3.1.Questions about the product?

NOTICE
If the motorised product still does not work, contact a drive and home automation professional.

TECHNICAL DATA

Frequency bands and maximum power used| 2.4 GHz – 2.4835 GHz e.r.p <63mW [USA, Australia, Canada]
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Power supply| 12 Vdc SELV
Operating temperature| 0°C – 60°C
Index protection rating| IP30 (For indoor use only)
Safety level| Class III
Torque| 1 N·m
Speed| 5-15 rpm
Minimum distance between two end limits| 1/8 turn
Maximum distance between two end limits| 5 turns
Maximum number of associated controls| 12

NOTICE
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