sOmfy Sonesse 30 PoE Control4 Integration For Power Over Ethernet Motor Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
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Table of Contents

sOmfy Sonesse 30 PoE Control4 Integration For Power Over Ethernet Motor
Product Information
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
- RESOURCES
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM PREPARATION
INSTALLATION
SET UP
- UDP ENCRYPTION KEY
- TEST OPERATION
APPENDIX
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

sOmfy Sonesse 30 PoE Control4 Integration For Power Over Ethernet Motor

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Product Information

Introduction

This integration guide is designed for users who wish to automate Somfy Power over Ethernet (PoE) motors.
It contains walkthroughs and methods of integrating Power over Ethernet (PoE) motors with Control4.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact technical support at (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) or email technicalsupport_us@somfy.com.

Overview

The Power over Ethernet (PoE) Motor is a low-voltage powered distribution and network-connected motor that utilizes PoE technology for power and control from industry-common network switches. This motor supports both Somfy SynergyTM API and CoAP Digital Building API protocols and is compatible with Power over Ethernet Network Switches IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Type2 (30W) or higher.
System requirements include Control4 Composer Software OS 3.0 or higher, Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Blind driver, Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Group Interface driver, and Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Group driver.

System Preparation
A fully operational Control4 system is required prior to PoE Motor integration. Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP) is supported.

Installation

Connections & Indicators:

Motor Status LED: Indicates the status of the motor
Ethernet Input: Power and data input from PoE Switch
Programming Button: Used for various functions related to the motor

Basic Wiring for Operation:
Refer to the motor labels provided with each Somfy PoE motor for wiring instructions.

Set Up

Add PoE Motor Blind device to project
Set UDP encryption key
Add PoE Motor Group Interface to project
Add PoE Motor Group device to project
Test operation

Appendix
Available commands and actions can be found in the appendix section of the user manual.

INTRODUCTION

Who is this Guide for?
This guide is aimed at providing support and guidance to Control4® Integrators for achieving complete automation of Somfy Power over Ethernet (PoE) motors.

What does this Guide contain?
The sections of this guide contain walkthroughs and methods of integrating Power over Ethernet (PoE) motors with Control4.

For questions or assistance please contact technical support:

(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com

How should this Guide be used?
This guide is intended to be used as a reference manual.

OVERVIEW

The Power over Ethernet (PoE) Motor is a low-voltage powered distribution and network-connected motor that utilizes PoE technology power and control from industry-common network switches.
This motor supports both Somfy Synergy™ API and CoAP Digital Building API protocols and is compatible with Power over Ethernet Network Switches IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) Type2 (30W) or higher.
PoE motor system quantity is based on managing the number of devices on the subnet(s) available, unless specific network configurations are in place and managed by an IT Administrator.

RESOURCES

Visitwww.somfypro.comfor the following guides:
- Somfy PoE Motor Programming Guide
Subscribe to the Somfy YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/somfysystems.
Visit Somfy U for all the training you need –your pace, your place www.somfyu.com.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Control4 Composer Software OS 3.0 or higher
Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Blind driver
Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Group Interface driver
Control4 Somfy PoE Motor Group driver

SYSTEM PREPARATION

SOMFY SYSTEM

A fully operational PoE Motor system is required prior to Control4 programming.

Confirm with the Shade Commissioning Agent that the PoE Motor firmware is up to date
Confirm with the Shade Commissioning Agent that all PoE Motors and Groups are configured
An Integration Report is generated in the PoE Motor Config Tool which will include the PoE Motor IP address
Obtain the PoE Motor PIN codes from the Motor Information Labels

CONTROL4 SYSTEM
A fully operational Control4 system is required prior to PoE Motor integration. SDDP is supported.

INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS

LED BEHAVIOR:

GREEN
- SOLID ON (2 seconds) –POWER UP
- BLINKING –BUS COMMUNICATION
AMBER
- SOLID ON –MOTOR LIMITS NOT SET
- BLINKS TWICE –PUSH IP ADDRESS TO THE NETWORK
RED
- SOLID ON –OBSTACLE DETECTED
- BLINKING –THERMAL PROTECTION
- BLINKS TWICE –DRIVE IS OUT OF LIMITS
- FAST BLINKING –NOT CONNECTED TO THE NETWORK, NO IP ADDRESS
OFF
- LIMITS ARE SET, MOTOR AT IDLE

PROGRAMMING BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY

TYPE OF PRESS| OPERATION FROM PROGRAMMING BUTTON
Short Press (< 2 seconds)| Sequential control of the motor UP/STOP/DOWN/STOP
Hold for first Jog| Send a DHCP request
Hold for second Jog| Force IP assignment method to DHCP
Hold for third Jog| Reset to factory mode

BASIC WIRING FOR OPERATION

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USING MOTOR LABELS

Each Somfy PoE motor is supplied with four motor information labels that should be referenced to connect to motors. The label includes a four-digit PIN code forthe motor and will be used to log in to the motor. These codes will be used for the life of the product.

DO NOT DISCARD THE MOTOR INFORMATION LABELS!
One of the motor information labels should remain on the body of the motor. The other three labels should be shipped in the packaging of the motorized product, or see below for recommended locations to use the labels.

Suggested locations for the Motor Information Labels:
Finished motorized products:
Examples:
- Attached to the motor cable
- Removable shade hem bar
- Motor cover
Inside the valance of the motorized product
Work order sheet used in project planning
Product packaging used for shipping $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $3$$

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Gathering and organizing motor PIN codes and motor information from the included motor labels is very important in navigating through the PoE motor graphical user interface.

SET UP

ADD POE MOTOR BLIND DEVICE TO PROJECT
Refer to the Somfy PoE Motor Driver Set details located in the device Documentation tab. A Somfy PoE Motor Blind driver is required for each PoE Motor installed. There are two methods to add a PoE Motor Blind device to a Project, via SDDP Discovery or searching the Composer Driver Database.

METHOD A-Add the PoE Motor Blind Device via SDDP Discovery:

In the Composer System Design view, Project tree, SELECT a Room in which a device is to be added
In the Items pane, SELECT the “Discovered” tab
SELECT the PoE Motor device, DOUBLE-or RIGHT-CLICK to “Add to Project,” automatically connecting the IP address
RENAME the device to the associated location or room
SELECT the appropriate Blind Type for the product in the dropdown
SELECT the appropriate Blind Movement for the product in the dropdown
In the device Properties tab, VERIFY the Driver Information displays “Communicating with the Somfy PoE Motor normally since…” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $4$$
TEST operation of the motor Refer to the Test Operation section of this guide to test the PoE Motor.

METHOD B-Add the PoE Motor Blind Devicevia searching the Composer Driver Database:

In the Composer System Design view, Project tree, SELECT a Room in which a device is to be added
In the Items pane, SELECT the “Search” tab
In the Manufacturer dropdown list, SELECT “Somfy”
SELECT the “Somfy PoE Motor Blind” driver, DOUBLE-or RIGHT-CLICK the driver to “Add to Project”
RENAME the device to the associated location or room
SELECT the appropriate Blind Type for the product in the dropdown
SELECT the appropriate Blind Movement for the product in the dropdown $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $5$$
In the Composer Connections view, SELECT the “Network” tab
In the IP Network Connections pane, DOUBLE-CLICK the Somfy PoE Motor Blind in the Device list or SELECT the Somfy PoE Motor Blind in the Device list, then SELECT “Identify”
ENTER the IP address of the PoE motor, then SELECT “Close” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $6$$
Return to the System Design view, device Properties tab, and VERIFY the Driver Information displays “Communicating with the Somfy PoE Motor normally since…”
TEST operation of the motor Refer to the Test Operation section of this guide to test the PoE motor.

UDP ENCRYPTION KEY

Each PoE motor holds an encryption key for UDP communication and must have the same key when the project requires PoE Motor Groups, otherwise the below steps are not necessary. The process of entering the Motor PIN needs to be performed on each PoE motor device.

In the Composer System Design view, Project tree, SELECT a PoE Motor device
In the device Properties tab, VERIFY the Driver Information displays “Communicating with the Somfy PoE Motor normally since…”
ENTER the four-digit PIN code from the motor information label in the “Motor PIN from Label” field, then SELECT “Set”
VERIFY the Motor UDP Encryption Key displays “ RECEIVED AND STORED ” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $7$$

ADD POE MOTOR GROUP INTERFACE TO PROJECT

Refer to the Somfy PoE Motor Driver Set details located in the device Documentation tab. Only one instance of the Somfy PoE Motor Group Interface driver is required.

In the System Design view, Project tree, SELECT a Room in which a group is to be added
In the Items pane, SELECT the “Search” tab
In the Manufacturer dropdown list, SELECT “Somfy”
SELECT the “Somfy PoE Motor Group Interface” driver, DOUBLE-or RIGHT-CLICK the driver to “Add to Project”
RENAME the interface to the associated location or name
SELECT the “Actions” tab, SELECT “CAUTION Broadcast New UDP Key,” then SELECT “OK” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $8$$

ADD POE MOTOR GROUP DEVICE TO PROJECT
A Somfy PoE Motor Group driver is required for each PoE motor group to be controlled.

In the Search tab, SELECT the “Somfy PoE Motor Group” driver, and DOUBLE-or RIGHT-CLICK the driver to “Add to Project”
RENAME the group to the associated location or name
SELECT the appropriate Blind Type for the group in the dropdown
SELECT the appropriate Blind Movement for the group in the dropdown
SELECT the “Actions” tab, then SELECT “Refresh Group List” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $9$$
SELECT the “Properties” tab
In the Available Groups dropdown, SELECT the desired group, then SELECT “Set” $sOmfy-Sonesse-30-PoE-Control4-Integration-For-Power-Over-Ethernet-Motor-fig- $10$$
TEST operation of the group

TEST OPERATION

Refer to Appendix A of this guide for the Available Commands and actions. Control4 Custom Buttons must be created to move motors to Intermediate Positions.

In the Composer System Design view, Project tree, DOUBLE-CLICK the PoE Motor blind or group device to test operation

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APPENDIX

[APPENDIX A] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS

POE MOTOR BLIND & GROUP

Close| Moves blind to the fully closed position
Open| Moves blind to the fully open position
Stop| Stops blind when moving
Toggle| Sequence controls blind close-stop-open
Target Level| Moves blind to a percent openness (0-100)
Move to IP| Moves blind to intermediate position 1-16 (Requires Control4 Custom Buttons)

FORQUESTIONSORASSISTANCE PLEASECONTACT TECHNICALSUPPORT:

(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com.

About Somfy®
For over 50 years, Somfy has been pioneering innovative motorization and automated solutions for window coverings and exterior shading products. With comfort, ease of use, security, and sustainability in mind, our seamless and connected solutions are designed to help people make the move to living spaces impactful for humans and with a reduced impact on nature.