RADEMACHER 9499 DuoFern sun and wind sensor Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- RADEMACHER
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9499 DuoFern sun and wind sensor
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DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor
Instruction manual
Item no. 3200 44 64 Type: 9499
VBD 697-2 (06.21)
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1. This manual… …………………………………………………………………4 1.1 How to use this manual
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2. Hazard symbols ……………………………………………………………..4 2.1 Symbols and depictions
used…………………………………………………5
3. Safety instructions …………………………………………………………6 3.1 Intended
use……………………………………………………………………………..7
4. Included in delivery ……………………………………………………….8
5. General view ………………………………………………………………….9 5.1 Operating buttons
………………………………………………………………… 10 5.2 Display and its symbols…………………………………………………………
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6. Product description ……………………………………………………. 12
7. Technical specifications ……………………………………………… 13
8. Installation………………………………………………………………….. 14 8.1 Installation
sequence……………………………………………………………. 15
9. Menu overview…………………………………………………………… 16
10. Menu 1 – Configuring the sun function………………………. 17
11. Menu 2 – Configuring the wind function ……………………. 19
12. Menu 8 – Service functions…………………………………………. 22 12.1 Menu 8.1 – Sun test
function……………………………………………….. 23 12.2 Menu 8.1 – Wind test function
…………………………………………….. 25 12.3 Menu 8.2 – Rotation direction test / change of
rotation direction ………………………………………………………………….. 26 12.4 Menu 8.3 – Checking the
battery status…………………………….. 27 12.5 Menu 8.0 – Viewing the software version
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13. Menu 9 – Logging DuoFern devices on/off…………………. 29 13.1 Logging on
devices ………………………………………………………………. 30 13.2 Logging off devices
………………………………………………………………. 32 13.3 Clear-up …………………………………………………………………………………..
34 13.4 Deleting all DuoFern devices………………………………………………. 35
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14. Reset (factory settings) ………………………………………………. 36 15. Cleaning and care ………………………………………………………. 37 16. Simplified EU declaration of conformity ……………………. 38
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i 1. This manual…
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…describes how to install and commission the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor.
i 1.1 How to use this manual
Before you begin, please read this manual through completely and follow all
the safety instructions.
This manual is part of the product. Please store it in an easily accessible
place.
When passing the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor on to a third party, this manual must
be passed on as well.
Damage resulting from non-compliance with this manual and the safety
instructions will void the warranty. We assume no liability for any resulting
damage.
i 2. Hazard symbols
The following hazard symbols are used in this manual:
Danger area / dangerous situation
Levels of danger and signal words
ATTENTION! This hazard may lead to property damage.
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i 2.1 Symbols and depictions used
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Depiction
1. 2.
- or a)
Description Procedures
Itemisation List
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Useful information
Please read the respective manual
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i 3. Safety instructions
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The use of defective devices can lead to personal injury and damage to
property.
Never use defective or damaged devices. Check the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor is
intact. Consult our service
department in the event that you discover damage. If the DuoFern Sun/Wind
Sensor is defective, take the associated
system out of operation (e.g. the awning drive) and secure it against being
switched on again until the defect has been rectified.
Improper use leads to an increased risk of injury (e.g. from crushing).
Take due care while adjusting the associated system (e.g. awning or roller
shutter) and keep people away from the moving awning or roller shutter.
Never use the DuoFern Radio System and its components for the remote control
of devices and systems with increased safety-relevant requirements or where
there is an increased risk of accidents. These require additional safety
devices.
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i 3.1 Intended use
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Only use the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor to log on and control DuoFern devices.
Operating conditions
The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor must be installed at a minimum height of 2 metres.
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Radio systems that transmit on the same frequency can cause interference.
Dangers in the case of improper use
Using the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor for any other purpose than previously
mentioned is not permissible.
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i 4. Included in delivery
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Assembly screws (5 x 30 mm)
DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor
Wall plugs (8 mm)
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DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor Instruction manual
Item no. 3200 44 64 Type: 9499
VBD 697-2 (06.21)
Installation and operating manual
Check the contents of the packaging to make sure that they are complete and
intact.
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i 5. General view
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- Wind propeller 2) Sensor housing 3) Light sensor 4) Solar cell 5) Wall bracket
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6) 7) 8)
6) Display 7) Operating buttons 8) Type plate
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i 5.1 Operating buttons
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Pressing any button switches on the display, see
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page 11. Then you can execute the following functions and setting.
Function Button
In normal mode
M Open the menu
In the menu Cancel, back
OK – – –
Confirm the setting, next
UP *
Increase the current value
DOWN *
Decrease the current value
Stop *
– – –
- The control signal affects all of the logged-on DuoFern devices.
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i 5.2 Display and its symbols
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/ Sun / Wind
Service functions, e.g. change of rotation direction
Current weather data / menus or setting parameters
Radio
klux km/h
Battery status Light intensity in klux Wind velocity (km/h)
Pressing any button switches on the display. The current weather data (wind velocity and light intensity) is displayed alternately.
The menu items and configurable parameters are displayed in the setting menus.
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If no entry is made for 2 minutes, the display turns off. The DuoFern
Sun/Wind Sensor then switches to
standby mode.
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i 6. Product description
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The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be used to control DuoFern sun shading and
wind protection devices depending on the weather, e.g. awnings, roller
shutters, Venetian blinds, external Venetian blinds, etc. The DuoFern Sun/Wind
Sensor measures the brightness and wind velocity in real time.
The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor is powered by a solar cell. An integrated battery
provides the necessary power to the device for 24 hours if there is no sun.
Safety function when the battery is discharged
If the battery does not have sufficient charge due to there being very little
sunlight, the awnings or shutters are retracted and can no longer be operated
when the wind function is activated. As soon as the battery is sufficiently
charged again, the awnings or shutters can be operated normally again.
You can check the battery status in menu 8.3, see page 27.
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i 7. Technical specifications
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Measuring ranges Sun sensor: > Sun detected after: > Shade detected after: Wind sensor:
1 klux to 99 klux / off 10 minutes 20 minutes 10 km/h to 99 km/h / off
General information Battery power reserve: Permissible ambient temperature:
Protection type:
Dimensions (L x W x H):
24 hours -10 °C to 60 °C IP44 255 x 122 x 75 mm
DuoFern radio technology Transmission frequency: Transmission power:
Range:
Maximum number of DuoFern devices:
434.5 MHz max. 10 mW Indoors up to 20 m Outdoors up to 50 m
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i 8. Installation
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The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be installed on a smooth wall or surface.
Installation requirements to ensure correct functionality: Install the DuoFern
Sun/Wind Sensor in such a way that the sun and
wind values can be measured easily. Do not install the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor
in the shade of trees
and buildings or also in the lee of the wind. The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor must
be installed at a minimum
height of 2 metres. The wind propeller must point downwards and be as
horizontal
as possible. The light sensor and the solar cell must point upwards.
Installation examples
Wall installation
Install the wind propeller horizontally
Ceiling installation
Roof installation
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i 8.1 Installation sequence
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1. Remove the protective caps from
the wall bracket.
2. Loosen the fulcrum screw slightly
and push down on the sensor housing.
3. Mark the drill holes and drill the
holes with an 8 mm drill bit.
4. Install the DuoFern Sun/Wind
Sensor with the wall plugs and screws provided.
8 mm
5. Then align the sensor housing
horizontally and secure it with the fulcrum screw.
The solar cell must point upwards.
The wind propeller must point downwards.
6. Finally, push the protective caps
onto the wall bracket.
Align horizontally 15
i 9. Menu overview
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Main menu
Menu
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1 Sun function ………………………………………………………………..17
2 Wind function ……………………………………………………………… 19
8 Service functions…………………………………………………………..22
8.1 Sun / wind test functions ……………………………………….23
8.2 Rotation direction test / change of rotation direction……26
8.3 Checking the battery status …………………………………….27
8.0 Software version…………………………………………………..28
9 Logging DuoFern devices on/off ……………………………………….29
Logging devices on ……………………………………………….30
Logging devices off ……………………………………………….32
Clear-up ……………………………………………………………..34 Deleting all DuoFern devices……………………………………35
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i 10. Menu 1 – Configuring the sun function
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Sun function
After 10 minutes
After 20 minutes
The awning extends or the shutter The awning retracts or the shutter
closes completely.
opens.
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The sun function can only be used for sun shading actuators. It may be necessary to set a running time on the
actuator so as to be able to use the sun function.
The sunshine position of the logged-on actuators is automatically set to 100 % by the sun/wind sensor. The awning fully extends accordingly in the case of sun or the shutter closes completely. The sunshine position can be changed manually. Either directly on the device or using a DuoFern control depending on the actuator.
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i 10. Menu 1 – Configuring the sun function
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Configuring or accepting the set limit
1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 1.
3. OK
Open the menu.
/
or
5. OK 6. M
Configure the set limit.
Setting range: 1 to 99 klux > 99 klux = OFF
Sun function off
Pressing and holding the stop button accepts the currently measured brightness
as the set limit.
Confirm the setting and return to the menu.
Back to the standard display.
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i 11. Menu 2 – Configuring the wind function
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Wind function
After 2 seconds
The awning retracts and is blocked.
After 15 minutes
The block is lifted as soon as the value drops below the set limit for 15 minutes.
If the sun function is active, the awning extends again when the sun set limit is exceeded.
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If the awning was previously manually extended, it remains retracted after the value drops below the wind set limit.
Automatic movement commands (e.g. from a HomePilot®),
which were received during the wind block, are resumed
after the value drops below the set limit.
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i 11. Menu 2 – Configuring the wind function
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Configuring or accepting the set limit
1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 2.
3. OK
/
5. OK 6. M
Open the menu.
Configure the set limit. Setting range: 10 to 99 km/h > 99 km/h = OFF Wind
function off Confirm the set limit and return to the menu.
Back to the standard display.
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i 11. Menu 2 – Configuring the wind function
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Wind velocity in various units
Description
Calm Almost calm Very light wind Light wind Moderate wind Fresh wind Very
fresh wind Strong wind Very strong wind Storm Heavy storm Hurricane-like storm
Hurricane
m/s
< 0.3 0.3 – 1.5 1.6 – 3.3 3.4 – 5.4 5.5 – 7.9 8.0 – 10.7 10.8 – 13.8 13.9 –
17.1 17.2 – 20.7 20.8 – 24.4 24.5 – 28.4 28.5 – 32.6 < 32.6
km/h
< 1.1 1.1 – 5.4 5.5 – 11.9 12.0 – 19.4 19.5 – 28.4 28.5 – 38.5 38.6 – 49.7
49.8 – 61.5 61.6 – 74.5 74.6 – 87.8 87.9 – 102.2 102.3 – 117.3 < 117.3
Wind strength (Beaufort) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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i 12. Menu 8 – Service functions
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The following service functions are available: Menu 8.1 Sun and wind test functions Menu 8.2 Rotation direction test and change of rotation direction Menu 8.3 Display the battery status Menu 8.0 Software version
The test functions are used to check the connection and the settings of the controlled device.
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The sun and wind test functions operate with reduced set limits for the duration of the test:
Sun = 10 klux
Wind = 10 km/h
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The test functions should be used after the initial commissioning.
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i 12.1 Menu 8.1 – Sun test function
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Retract all logged-on awnings or shutters
completely (e.g. with a remote control).
2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
3. M > / 4. OK > /
Open menu 8 and select menu 8.1.
5. OK
Open menu 8.1.
Light up the light sensor, e.g. with a bright
torch.
If the test set limit is exceeded, the sun symbol flashes on the display.
After. 5 sec.
After 5 seconds, all awnings extend and/or the shutters close.
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i 12.1 Menu 8.1 – Sun test function
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8. 15 seconds 9. OK or M
As soon as the torch is switched off, all awnings retract and/or the shutters
open after 15 seconds.
exit the test mode and return to menu 8 “Service functions”.
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If the sun function does not work as intended, you can find more information on page 29.
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i 12.2 Menu 8.1 – Wind test function
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Extend all logged-on awnings or shutters
slightly (e.g. with a remote control).
2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
3. M > / 4. OK > /
Open menu 8 and select menu 8.1.
5. OK
Open menu 8.1.
Turn the wind propeller quickly by hand.
If the test set limit is exceeded, the wind symbol flashes on the display.
After. 2 sec.
After 2 seconds, all awnings retract and/or the shutters open.
8. OK or M
exit the test mode and return to menu 8 “Service functions”.
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i 12.3 Menu 8.2 – Rotation direction test / change of rotation direction
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > / 3. OK > /
Open menu 8 and select menu 8.2.
4. OK
/ > OK
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Open menu 8.2. The number of the selected tubular motor or actuator flashes on
the display. The number corresponds to the log-on sequence.
Select the tubular motor/actuator to be tested and confirm with OK.
Test the rotation direction. Extend the awning/close the shutter
Retract the awning/open the shutter
Stop command
Changing the rotation direction as required
- 8. Point 1 to 6 9. OK or M
Press both buttons simultaneously. Note the feedback or confirm the tubular
motor or actuator.
Repeat the rotation direction test.
return to menu 8 “Service functions”.
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i 12.4 Menu 8.3 – Checking the battery status
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > / 3. OK > /
Open menu 8 and select menu 8.3.
4. OK 5. OK or M
Open menu 8.3. The current charge of the battery is shown in %.
return to menu 8 “Service functions”.
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i 12.5 Menu 8.0 – Viewing the software version
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > / 3. OK > /
Open menu 8 and select menu 8.0.
4. OK 5. OK or M
Open menu 8.0. The current software version is displayed (example).
return to menu 8 “Service functions”.
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i 13. Menu 9 – Logging DuoFern devices on/off
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In this menu you can log DuoFern devices on and off from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor. The menu also provides the “Clear-up” option to remove unavailable devices from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor.
To do so, please also read the operating manual of the respective DuoFern device.
Maximum number of logged-on devices You can log a maximum of 3 DuoFern devices
on to the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor. Further information about logging on can
be obtained from our website at: www.rademacher.de
Conditions of use for the sun function In order for the sun function of the
DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor to work, the following functions must be configured on
some DuoFern devices (preferably before logging on!): Total running time If
the device has a connection option for its own sun sensor, set the
mode to “External sun sensor” Sunshine position (recommendation: 100 %)
Activate the automatic sun function These settings are usually not required
for more recent flush-mounted actuators/tubular motors. These settings must be
checked for devices that have a display or can be operated in a normal
installation situation (e.g. Troll, RolloTron, etc.).
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i 13.1 Logging on devices
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 9.
3. OK 4. 5. 5.1
6. OK or M
Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed.
Switch the desired DuoFern device to log-on mode.
Start the log-on process on the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor. The log-on process
remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes.
After successfully logging on, the number of loggedon DuoFern devices is
updated on the display.
the log-on process is terminated after successfully logging on or by pressing
the button.
Continue, see next page.
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i 13.1 Logging on devices
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After successfully logging on, the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor configures the following settings on the newly
logged-on device, see next page:
Automatic wind function is activated Wind movement direction UP/Retract
Automatic sun function is activated Sunshine position set to 100 %
The motor will therefore move several times during the log-on process.
Behaviour in the event of a failed log-on
In the event of an error, the message “Err” appears and the log-on process is terminated.
Error causes:
The maximum number of logged-on DuoFern devices has been reached or an attempt has been made to log on an unsuitable device.
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i 13.2 Logging off devices
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 9.
3. OK 4. 5. 5.1
6. OK or M
Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed.
Switch the desired DuoFern device to log-off mode.
Start the log-off process on the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor. The log-off process
remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes.
After successfully logging off, the number of loggedon DuoFern devices is
updated on the display.
the log-off process is terminated after successfully logging off or by
pressing the button.
Continue, see next page.
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i 13.2 Logging off devices
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Behaviour in the event of a failed log-off
In the event of an error, the message “Err” appears and the log-on process is
terminated.
Error causes:
An attempt was made to log off a device that is not logged on.
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i 13.3 Clear-up
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This function enables you to log off all DuoFern devices that are no longer available by radio from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor.
1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 9.
3. OK
4 seconds
4.1
4.2 5. OK or M
Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed.
Start the clear-up process. To do this, press and hold the button for 4
seconds. All logged-on devices are then retrieved. Unavailable devices are
logged off.
After successfully logging off, the number of loggedon DuoFern devices is
updated on the display.
As soon as the number stops flashing on the display, the clear-up process is
terminated.
return to the main menu.
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i 13.4 Deleting all DuoFern devices
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1. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button.
2. M > /
Select menu 9.
3. OK
4 seconds
4.1
Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is dis’played.
Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. All logged-on devices are deleted.
Display after all devices have been deleted.
5. OK or M
return to the main menu.
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i 14. Reset (factory settings)
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This function can be used to completely reset the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor to
the factory settings.
All previous settings and logged-on DuoFern devices are deleted.
1. M
OK
Press any button to turn on the display.
2. M
OK
2.1
4 sec.
Press and hold all 4 buttons simultaneously.
Then all data is reset to the factory settings:
Set limits: – Sun – Wind
60 klux 18 km/h
Logged-on DuoFern devices: none
To confirm this, all symbols and segments are shown on the display.
3. Release the four buttons again.
The software version is then briefly displayed. The standard display then
appears again, see point 1 above.
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i 15. Cleaning and care
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The function of the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be affected by environmental
influences:
For example, dust or bird droppings on the top of the housing can impair the
solar cell and obscure the light sensor.
A dirty wind propeller will no longer turn smoothly and may result in
incorrect measurement results.
For the safe operation of the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor, it is important that it
remains as clean as possible and that the wind propeller can be moved easily:
Clean the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor regularly with a mild soapy solution.
Check the wind propeller regularly to ensure it moves easily. Carry out a
regular function test for the sun and wind function,
see page 23 / 25.
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i 16. Simplified EU declaration of conformity
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RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH hereby declares that the DuoFern Sun/Wind
Sensor complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive).
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following website:
www.rademacher.de/ce
Warranty terms and conditions
Information about the warranty conditions of our products can be found on our
homepage.
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RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH
Buschkamp 7 46414 Rhede (Germany)
service.en@rademacher.de Tel.: +49 2872 933 175
Subject to technical modifications, misprints and errors. Illustrations not binding.
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