somfy animeo Solo 2 zone Control Unit Instruction Manual

somfy animeo Solo 2 zone Control Unit

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Product Name: Somfy Animeo Solo
  • Function: Control solar protection and rolling shutters
  • Installation: Must be done by a qualified electrician
  • Product Liability: SOMFY is not liable for defects and damages caused by disregard of the instructions
  • Installation Guide: Please refer to the installation guide (ref. 5053517) for further instructions
• Getting Started
  • What is an automatic solar protection system?
  • An automatic solar protection system is a modern and efficient way to control solar protection and rolling shutters. It allows you to conveniently manage and adjust the settings of your solar protection system.
  • What is a zone?
  • A zone refers to a specific area or section of your solar protection system that can be controlled separately.
• Controlling the motors
  • The Somfy Animeo Solo allows you to control the motors of your solar protection system. With this system, you can easily adjust the position, running time, and tilt of your solar protection system.
• How to use and navigate in Animeo Solo
  • To use and navigate in Animeo Solo, you need to understand the buttons and the LCD screen.
  • The main menu provides access to various functions and settings. The flashing function icons indicate specific actions or statuses of the system.
• Understanding buttons & the LCD Screen
  • The buttons on the Animeo Solo control panel allow you to navigate through menus and select options. The LCD screen displays information and menu options.
• Understanding the Main menu
  • The Main menu is the starting point for accessing various functions and settings.
  • It provides options for controlling zones, adjusting settings, and managing system functions.
• Explanation of flashing function icons
  • The flashing function icons on the LCD screen indicate specific actions or statuses of the system.
  • These icons provide visual feedback on the current state of the system.
• System menu
  • The System menu allows you to access basic and advanced menu modes.
  • In the basic mode, you can perform essential functions, while the advanced mode provides access to more advanced settings and options.
• Menu structure
  • The menu structure of Animeo Solo is organized hierarchically, allowing you to navigate through different levels of functions and settings.
  • The structure provides a logical flow for accessing and adjusting various aspects of your solar protection system.
• Basic Setup (First Start-Up)
  • Adapt your system to your needs
  • During the basic setup, you can adapt your system to meet your specific requirements.
  • This includes configuring zones, adjusting motor running and tilt times, and setting up energy-saving functions.
• Save energy by using the Heat functions
  • The Animeo Solo offers heat functions that allow you to save energy by optimizing the operation of your solar protection system based on temperature conditions.
  • By utilizing these functions, you can maximize energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
• System Functions
  • Introduction
  • The system functions of Animeo Solo provide various features and capabilities to enhance the performance and usability of your solar protection system.
  • These functions allow you to customize the behavior and operation of your system according to your preferences.
• Function Priorities
  • The function priorities feature allows you to define the order in which different functions should be executed.
  • By setting priorities, you can ensure that certain functions take precedence over others, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Manual and Automatic mode
  • The Animeo Solo offers both manual and automatic modes of operation.
  • In manual mode, you have full control over the system, allowing you to manually adjust settings and perform actions.
  • In automatic mode, the system operates based on predefined settings and conditions.
• Settings
  • Test and Demo mode
  • The test and demo modes of Animeo Solo allow you to simulate and evaluate different system functions and behaviors.
  • The test mode enables you to test specific functions, while the demo mode provides a demonstration of the system’s capabilities.
  • Status
  • The status settings provide information about the current state of your solar protection system.
  • It displays relevant data such as motor status, zone status, and overall system health.
  • Sensors
  • The sensor settings allow you to configure and manage external sensors that interact with your solar protection system.
  • These sensors provide input data that the system uses to make intelligent decisions and adjustments.
  • Functions
  • The functions settings allow you to customize and configure various system functions such as sun tracking, wind protection, and rain detection.
  • These functions enhance the performance and safety of your solar protection system.
• External Inputs and Outputs
  • Alarm input
  • The alarm input allows you to connect an external alarm system to your Animeo Solo.
  • When the alarm is triggered, it can activate specific actions or functions within your solar protection system.
  • Lock inputs
  • The lock inputs feature allows you to integrate locking mechanisms into your solar protection system.
  • It enables you to control the locking and unlocking of shutters or other protective elements.
  • Manual command inputs
  • The manual command inputs feature provides additional control options for your solar protection system. It allows you to connect external switches or buttons to manually trigger specific actions or functions.
  • Error output
  • The error output feature provides a way to monitor and detect errors or malfunctions within your solar protection system.
  • When an error occurs, the system can generate an error output signal, indicating the specific issue that needs attention.
• Maintenance
  • FAQ
  • Please refer to the FAQ section below for answers to commonly asked questions about the Somfy anime Solo.
• FAQ
  • Compatible sensors & switches
  • The Somfy Animeo Solo is compatible with a wide range of sensors and switches.
  • These external devices can be integrated into your solar protection system to enhance its functionality and automation capabilities.
  • Warranty
  • For information about warranty coverage for the Somfy anime Solo, please refer to the warranty documentation provided with the product.
  • Support
  • If you need further assistance or support with the Somfy Animeo Solo, please contact our customer support team. They will be happy to assist you with any questions or issues you may have.

Welcome

• Congratulations on purchasing Somfy Anime Solo, one of the most modern, efficient, and easiest ways to control solar protection and rolling shutters on the market.
• Before installation, please read and follow these instructions carefully.
• An incorrect installation could lead to serious injury.
• The product must be installed by a qualified electrician.
• SOMFY’s liability for defects and damages is excluded if they were caused by disregard of the instructions.
• Keep these instructions for future reference. For further instructions please read the installation guide (ref. 5053517).

Icons used in this manual

• Where a tips iconis shown you can get valuable information so that you can use the system smarter.
• Where a note icon is shown limitations or system dependencies are described which can affect the behaviour of the system.
• Where an alert icon is shown some very important information about the system is described. Not reading and considering these alerts could harm or damage property and people.

Glossary used in this manual:

• Solar protection: The type of product/s connected to be controlled. For example blinds, awnings, or roller shutters.
• Up/Secure/In position: The position of the solar protection when retracted.
• System: Refers to the anime Solo unit and the connected solar protection.
• Settings: All possible configurations that can be set within the system.
• Function: A group of related actions contributing to a larger action such as sun, wind, etc.
• Enabled: A function needs to be enabled before it can go active.
• Active & Inactive: When all the on conditions are filled, such as on threshold and delays, then functions will get active. The same applies when a function gets inactive but in that case, based on the off conditions.
• Parameter: Is a property within a function that you can set.
• Threshold: This is a parameter where an action is taken when a value passes over or below.
• Delays: This is a parameter that counts down from a value. An action is taken when the countdown has finished.
• Allocation: To choose and earmark which sensor(s) the function should listen to.

Getting started

• What is an automatic solar protection system?
  • No solar protection is better than its control.
  • A good control system will always guarantee that the solar protection is in the right position compared to the sun, wind, temperature, and other factors.
  • This enhances the indoor climate in terms of light and temperature.
  • As a consequence, this will also minimize the heating and cooling cost of the building and extend the lifetime of the solar protection since the control system protects it against the forces of nature e.g. wind.
• What is a zone?
  • A zone is a group of motors that are treated equally.
  • If e.g. there is too much wind in the zone, all motors in the zone will be blocked.
  • But why have more than one zone?
• Example 1
  • Maybe you have solar protection on both the south and west façade of your building. In that case, each façade should work as an independent zone.
  • H In cases like this you’ll likely need separate sensors for each zone. See chapter “Accessories”.
• Example 2
  • Another case is that you have two different types or sizes of solar protection on the same façade.
  • In that case, e.g. wind resistance can be very different between the two.
  • If this is the case then it is much better to divide the façade into two zones.

Controlling the motors

• The Animeo Solo can control almost any type of AC and DC motor for solar protection and rolling shutters.
• All AC* and DC motors must be separated via a motor relay. Motor relays exist in many different types to be able to fit any installation requirement.
• Motor relays usually also admit to connect e.g. local control switches, remote controls, and other accessories. For more information about motor relays and other accessories see www.somfy.com or contact the nearest dealer.
• H If there is only one AC motor to be connected, it can be connected without a motor relay.

How to use

How to use and navigate in Animeo Solo

The anime Solo is very easy to use. This chapter explains all possibilities in detail. We recommend you read this part through at least once to better understand the whole concept to explore many of the nice features and possibilities. To save energy the LCD screen backlight turns off after an adjustable timeout (see page 21). By clicking any button on the controller the backlight will be turned on again.

Understanding the buttons and the LCD Screen

Understanding the main menu

Explanation of flashing function icons

Below are some examples of function statuses when the icon is flashing:

ordered out.
Sun icon| “Nothing”| Sun off delay is counting. Solar protection will soon be ordered in.
Wind icon| Sun icon| Wind-off delay is counting. Solar protection will soon be ordered out.

If the icon is not flashing then the indicated function is active and hence is above its threshold.

System menu

From the System menu, you can access ( ) all sub-menus. In the sub-menus, you access all the functions and their parameters. The menu structure is explained below. The functions are explained on page 9 and the settings on page 22.

Basic and Advanced menu mode

• To make usage as easy as possible the sub-menus are divided into Basic and Advanced levels. In Advanced menu mode, you will access all parameters and in Basic menu mode you will access the “necessary” ones.
• From the start, you are in Basic menu mode. When you enter ( ) a sub-menu for a function you can choose ( ) Advanced menu at the bottom of the screen.
• Focus and select ( ) this option and you have entered the Advanced menu mode. You will automatically exit the Advanced menu mode after some time.
• Each time you adapt the system check first that you are adapting the correct zone. For each parameter, the chosen zone is visible at the top of the LCD screen.
• Remember to validate a changed parameter by clicking on the OK button (ok). Press the cancel button (C) to return to the former value.

Menu structure

• On the next page, you can see an overview of the menu structure of Animeo Solo.

Basic setup

Basic setup (first start-up)

• The Animeo Solo system is prepared to be able to operate automatically from the first start-up (after the short start-up wizard has been set).
• The standard functions are already enabled. Default settings are used on parameters such as thresholds and delays.

Adapt your system to your needs

• If you feel that the system is not corresponding to your needs of life then you can make adaptations on the default settings.
• Each function has parameters that can be changed to fit your needs better.
• On page 9 you can read about the functions in the system how you change the parameters and how each parameter will affect the function in question.

Save energy by using the heat functions

• The Animeo Solo is equipped with functions that can reduce your energy consumption.
• With the functions “Get heat” and “Preserve heat” you can during cold nights lower your sun protection to isolate the windows better.
• And during cold sunny mornings, before work, you can rise the sun protection so that warm sunbeams can reach in through the window and warm up the rooms.
• On pages 16-18 you can read more about these heat functions and how to best adapt them to your building.

System functions

Introduction

• In this chapter, we go through all functions in detail. But first, some information that is good to know to better understand the system in general.
• H In the system menu you can not access the functions “Lock” (both via unit and via external switch) or the manual commands (both via unit and via external switch). These functions are always enabled.

Function Priorities

• To understand the functionality of animeo Solo it’s important to understand function priorities. Priorities are simply a way to determine which function and action should be executed at a certain moment.
• In the table below you find all functions, their priority, and linked actions.

Manual mode

Automatic mode

Manual and Automatic mode

• In automatic mode, all functions can get active.
• In manual mode functions 9-12 in the table can not get active, meaning that no down commands will be given automatically.
• Manual commands (see page 14-15) can be performed in both manual and automatic mode.

Lock zone- via a control unit

• About: When this function is active the selected zone’s solar protection will be blocked in the up position. This function is often used during e.g. window cleaning. When this function is active the icon on the left side is shown on the main menu.
• Active: The function gets active by pushing the “Lock button”, (see page 5). You will be asked which zone/s that should be locked (see picture above). Toggle to the desired option with the navigation buttons ( ) and press (ok) when finished. The lock can be active in both manual and automatic mode. Do the same as above to inactivate the function, but this time choose the “none” alternative.
• This function is always enabled.

Lock zone – via an external switch

• About: This function is equal to “Lock – via control unit” except that the function is activated via a dedicated lock input, a potential free input (see page 24). This function will get active when the lock input receives a high signal. There is one lock input per zone.
• Active: Most often an external key switch is connected to the lock input. Insert the key and switch. Pull out the key for safety reasons. Now the function will be active. Do the reverse to inactivate the function. The lock can be active in both manual and automatic mode. This function is always enabled.

Alarm

• About: When this function is active all solar protection will be blocked in the up position. The function is activated by an external potential free input (see page 24).
• Active: This function will get active when the lock input gets low. In many cases, the building’s fire alarm is connected to this input to ensure that e.g. the blinds are not covering an emergency exit in case of fire. In this case the alarm function will get active when the building’s fire alarm is active. The alarm can be active in both manual and automatic mode. This function must be enabled before it can go active. The alarm is enabled in the settings menu.

Alarm parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| No| No| Yes

Error

• About: If an error should occur, the solar protection in that zone will be blocked in up position. Error security function can only get active if the wind function is enabled and the allocated/linked wind sensor(s) has not sent pulses of movement in 24 hours to the system.
• Active: The error function gets active when there is something wrong with the wind sensor.Check that the wind sensor cable is connected properly to the system and to the sensor itself. Check the cable between the system and the sensor so that it is not damaged or broken. Check that the sensor is not damaged and that it can rotate. If the error still remains please contact your nearest Somfy dealer.
• This function is active in both manual and automatic mode. This function is always enabled and can not be disabled.

Wind

• About: The wind function is used to ensure that the solar protection will not get damaged by wind. Enable this function for each zone where you have external solar protection by selecting Yes in the “Use function” parameter.
• Active: The function gets active and the solar protection will be locked in up position when the wind speed exceeds the wind threshold for a certain time (On delay). The function will get inactive when the wind speed is lower than the wind threshold for a certain time (Off delay).
• If it’s both very windy and sunny at the same time, the solar protection will of course be blocked in up position to ensure that no damage of the solar protection will occur. This means that the wind function has higher priority than the sun function. Security functions (No. 1-6 in Table 1) can never be overridden by a lower prioritized function.
• Adapt the function: If you feel that the solar protection should go up for weaker winds then decrease the threshold. If you feel that the system reacts too slowly when there is wind then decrease the On delay. If you feel that the solar protection goes up and down too often on a windy day then increase the Off delay.
• Sensor allocation: Wind sensor allocation is used to set which wind sensor the function should listen to. The system can have two wind sensors connected and therefore the function can use either one of them or both at the same time.
• You can allocate differently for each zone.
• In the “Wind unit” parameter you can change the representation of the wind value to m/s, km/s or mph.
• This function is active in both manual and automatic mode. For interior solar protection, this function is normally not used since interior solar protection is protected from wind by the window. This function requires a wind sensor/s connected.

Wind parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| Yes| Yes
Threshold| 5-20m/s| Yes| 8m/s| No
On Delay| 1-10s| Yes| 3s| Yes
Off Delay| 1-20min| Yes| 10min| Yes
Unit| m/s, km/h, mph| No| m/s| Yes
Allocation| 1 or 2 commons, 1/ zone| Yes| 1/zone| Yes

Recommended MAX wind speed values for different solar protection

• For exact values please contact the solar protection supplier.

Rain

• About: The Rain function is used to protect the solar protection from rain and snow. Doing so will prolong the life span of the solar protection, especially if they are made of fabric. Enable this function for each zone where you have external solar protection by selecting Yes in the “Use function” parameter.
• Active: This function will get active when the rain sensor signals rain or snow for a certain time (On delay). The solar protection will be blocked in the up position. The function will be inactivated after a certain time (Off delay) as soon as the rain sensor stops to signal, hence the raining or snowing has stopped.
• Adapt the function: If you feel that the system reacts too slowly during rain then decrease the On delay. If you feel that the solar protection goes up and down too often during a rainy day then increase the Off delay.
• This function requires a rain sensor connection. Rain is active in both manual and automatic mode. For interior solar protection, this function is normally not used since interior solar protection is installed inside and thus will never be affected by rain.

Rain parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| Yes| No
On Delay| 0-10min| Yes| 2min| Yes
Off Delay| 5-60min| Yes| 20min| Yes

Frost

• About: The Frost function is used to protect the solar protection from getting stuck when frost. Doing so will prolong the life span of the solar protection. Enable this function for each zone where you have external solar protection by selecting Yes in the “Use function” parameter.
• Active: This function will get active when the outside temperature sensor signals frost for a certain time (On delay). The solar protection will be blocked in up position. The function will be inactivated after a certain time (Off delay) as soon as the outside temperature sensor stops to signal, hence frost no longer valid.
• Adapt the function: If you feel that the system reacts too slowly during frost then decrease the On delay or increase the frost temperature threshold. If you feel that the solar protection goes up and down too often during a “frosty“ day then increase the Off delay or decrease the frost temperature threshold.
• This function requires an outside temperature sensor connection. Frost is active in both manual and automatic modes. For interior solar protection, this function is normally not used since interior solar protection is installed inside and thus will never be affected by frost.

Frost parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| No| No
Threshold| -30 – +10°C| Yes| +2°C| No
On Delay| 1-10min| Yes| 3 min| Yes
Off Delay| 1-20min| Yes| 10 min| Yes

Manual command – via a control unit

• About: The position of the solar protection, commanded automatically by the system, is sometimes for not the perfect position for a given moment. If this is the case then you can manually command the solar protection to a desired position.
• Active: By pressing the up, stop, and down push buttons (see page 5) you activate this function and can command the solar protection, per zone, to any wanted position. When you command the solar protection down and if you press a second time on the down button whilst the solar protection is running, a tilt action will be performed (see page 20 for more info).
• In manual mode, only security functions with higher priority can override your preferred position. But in auto mode, your preferred position will be overridden as soon as the function status in the system is changed.
• If a manual up command is given in automatic mode and the sun appears, then the solar protection will be ordered down. The same scenario in manual mode will not order the solar protection down since the sun function can not get active.
• As long as no other higher-prioritized security functions are active you can manually control the solar protection. How long time the solar protection moves is set in the “running and tilt time” menu.

Manual command – via an external switch

• About: This function is equal to “Manual command” – via the control unit. The difference is that the manual command is triggered by a referring potential free input (see page 24). High input means that the function gets active. There is one set of inputs per zone.
• How to activate: Most often an external switch is connected to the manual command input. Press on the switch buttons or turn the switch to the desired direction to command the system.
• If there is no stop button on the switch then press on both up and down simultaneously to generate a stop command. How long time the solar protection moves is set in the “running and tilt time” menu.

Timer

• About: The timer function allows you to once per weekday during a user-defined period command the solar protection up or down. You can set the period as you want for each zone. The timer can only get active in automatic mode. Enable this function for each zone by selecting “Yes” in the “Use function” parameter.
• Is active: As soon as the clock is between the timers period and in automatic mode.
• Adapt the function: Go to the “Set timer” parameters and change the period (start and stop time) as you want it per weekday. Last check that the direction parameter is set either up or down according to your needs.Use this function to position your solar protection independent of present weather conditions.
• Note: After the timer has given a down command a tilt command will be executed.

Timer parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| No| No
Start time/weekday| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
Stop   time/weekday| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
Action| Up or Down| Yes| Up| Yes

Get heat

• About: The “Get heat” function is used to gain heat from the sun. The function acts as a complement to the heating systems in the building. The main objective is to send the solar protection up and use the sun’s energy to warm up the building. This is done preferably when the building is not occupied, by using the function’s timer, to avoid glaring situations when people work. Enable this function for each zone by selecting Yes in the “use function” parameter.
• Active: This function has three criteria to get active. (1) When the outside temperature is lower than the function’s outside temperatures threshold AND (2) when the time is between the function’s timer span AND (3) when the function’s sun threshold is exceeded THEN the solar protection will be commanded up. Enable this function for each zone by selecting Yes in the “use function” parameter.
• Adapt the function: First, set the timer period (Set timer) for each zone for when this function can be active. Then check this function’s sun sensor allocation so that each zone is listening to the appropriate sun sensor. If you feel that there is a possibility that the sun could warm up even more then increase the temperature threshold and/or decrease the sun threshold within this function. If you feel that the function is activated a bit too slow then decrease the On delay and vice versa. Lastly, if you find that the function is still active even though there hasn’t been any sun for a while then decrease the Off delay and vice versa.
• Sensor allocation: Sun sensor allocation is used to set which sun sensor the function should listen to. The system can have two sun sensors connected and therefore the function can use either one of them or both at the same time. You can allocate differently for each zone. Remember that on-and-off delay is not only connected to the sun’s behavior, they are also connected to temperature changes, but normally temperature changes less rapidly compared to the sun. The “Get heat” function can only be active in automatic mode. This function requires an outside temperature and sun sensor/s. The sun sensor allocation in this function is completely independent from the sun function’s sun sensor allocation.
• The timer range is normally set during nonworking hours to avoid glare when the building is occupied.

Get Heat parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| No| No
Threshold| -10 – +10C (1C)| Yes| +3C| No
Start time| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
Stop time| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
On Delay| 0-30min| Yes| 5min| Yes
Off Delay| 0-30min| Yes| 10min| Yes
Sun threshold| 5-50klux (1klux)| Yes| 15klux| Yes
Sun Allocation| 1 or 2 common, 1/zone| Yes| 1| Yes

Preserve heat

• About: The “Preserve heat” function is used to preserve heat inside the building by using solar protection to improve the window’s insulation and hence help the heating system in the building. Enable this function for each zone by selecting Yes in the “use function” parameter.
• Active: This function has two criteria to get active. (1) When the outside temperature is lower than the function’s outside temperature threshold AND (2) the timer range is between start and stop time THEN the solar protection will be commanded down.
• The timer span is normally set during nonworking hours to ensure when the building is occupied, visual contact with the outside through the windows. This function is mainly used during the night.
• Adapt the function: First, set the timer period (Set timer) for each zone for when this function can be active. If you feel that there is a possibility to save more heat then increase the temperature threshold.
• If you feel that the function is activated a bit too slow then decrease the On delay and vice versa. If you find that the function is still active even though there have been sun for a while then decrease the Off delay and vice versa.
• This function requires an outside temperature sensor. The “Preserve heat” function is active only in automatic mode.
• Using exterior solar protection: If there is any risk that the solar protection can “freeze”, an exterior thermostat should be connected to e.g. the system’s external lock input/s.
• The set point should be set just above the freeze point. Contact your solar protection supplier for more consultation.

Preserve Heat parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| No| No
Threshold| -10 – +10C (1C)| Yes| +3C| No
Start time| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
Stop time| 00:00-23:59| Yes| 00:00| No
On Delay| 0-30min| Yes| 5min| Yes
Off Delay| 0-30min| Yes| 10min| Yes

Sun

• About: The Sun function is used to command the end products to a specific position when there is a sun. Using this function helps to avoid overheating and glaring situations inside the building. Sun function can only get active in automatic mode. Enable this function for each zone by selecting Yes in the “use function” parameter.
• Active: This function gets active when the sun intensity exceeds the On threshold for a certain period (On delay) and the solar protection will go down. When the sun intensity is lower than the Off threshold for a certain time (Off delay) then the function gets inactive and the solar protection will be commanded to up position.
• Adapt the function: If you feel that the solar protection doesn’t go down even though the sun is bright then decrease the On threshold and vice versa. If you notice that solar protection go up even though it is quite bright outside then decrease the Off threshold and vice versa. If the system reacts too slowly when the sun appears then decrease On Delay and vice versa. When the solar protection goes up and down a lot during a day where maybe there is a switching cloud cover, then increase the Off delay.
• Sensor allocation: Sun sensor allocation is used to set which sun sensor the function should listen to. The system can have two sun sensors connected and therefore the function can use either one of them or both at the same time.
• You can allocate differently for each zone.
• This function requires a sun sensor/s connected. It can be very useful to use more than one sun sensor for example if the sun sensor is blocked sometime during the day by a tree.
• If you are not satisfied with the position of the solar protection, or if the slat of the Venetian blind closes too much, then change the running and tilt time, see page 20 for more info.

Sun parameters

Function| Range (Step)| Per Zone| Default| Advanced
---|---|---|---|---
Used| Yes/No| Yes| Yes| Yes
Threshold On| 5-50klux| Yes| 20klux| No
Threshold Off| 5-50klux| Yes| 15klux| Yes
On Delay| 1-10min| Yes| 2min| Yes
Off Delay| 5-60min| Yes| 30min| Yes
Allocation| 1 or 2 common, 1/zone| Yes| 1| Yes

Motor – Running and Tilt times

• Here you set the desired down position of the solar protection (Running time) and slat angle if you are controlling a blind (Tilting time) for each zone.
• The easiest way to find out the required running and tilting times is to measure the time from the solar protections fully up/in position to the desired down/out position, and then enter the time values into the system.
• The positions you set are the positions the solar protection will take when for example the Sun function is active.
• Test your running and tilt times by using the Manual commands.
• For blinds remember to press a second time on the down button during the movement to activate the tilting. (see page 5).
• The motors have a built-in limit setting that should be set by the installer of the solar protection.
• The limit settings prevent the solar protection may getting damaged if you set too long running times.

Set Down running time

• Make sure that solar protection for the zone in question is fully up by commanding the zone up via the manual command button.
• Check by watching the zone that the solar protection is fully up. Check that the zone in question is in manual mode (see page 9).
• Then press the down button and start measuring the time as soon as the solar protection starts to move.
• Stop the time when the solar protection has reached the desired down position. Enter the measured time into the system Downtime.
• If the solar protection doesn’t go down as far as you want when measuring the time then you have to increase the downtime in the system. Default downtime is 180 s.
• For folding arms awning over patios, you may not want them to go automatically fully out during the sun.
• Maybe you only want them to go out to shade the windows. If this is the case then just enter the down running time for the position you want. If you want to shade the entire patio just give a manual down command.

Set tilt time

• If you have solar protection that can tilt, usually Venetian blinds, you have to measure the time it takes to tilt.
• If your solar protection can’t tilt then enter the time 0,0 s to disable tilting.
• When the solar protection is in your desired down position, press the up button and start to measure the time as soon as the solar protection tilts.
• Stop the time when you see that the tilting has finished. Enter that time in the system’s tilt time. Test the tilting by commanding the solar protection up and then down pressing twice on the down button to engage the tilting.
• If the solar protection doesn’t tilt as far as you want when measuring the time then you have to increase the tilt time in the system. The default tilt time is 1,0 s.
• A normal tilt time for an 80 mm blind is about 0,8 s and for a 50 mm 0,5 s. Tilting can also be used for terrace awnings to tighten the fabric. 2 s tilt time is often perfect.

Set up running time

• When the solar protection is in its down position, press the manual command up button and start measuring the time as soon as the solar protection starts to move.
• For solar protection with tilting, you don’t start to measure until the solar protection starts to move upwards i.e. excluding the tilting movement.
• As a precaution, you can always set the up running time to at least double compared to the down running time.

Running and Tilting time parameters

Settings

• This chapter explains features that are not directly related to any function.

Test and Demo mode

• When test or demo mode is activated it is shown at the bottom of the main menu.

Test mode

• This feature is very efficient when testing an installation.
• When this mode is active all delay times (e.g. sun off delay) are divided by factor 60.
• This leads to a much quicker test. When test mode is active “Test” is blinking at the bottom of the main menu.
• Make sure to switch back ( ) to normal mode when the testing is over. The running times are not affected by the test mode.

Demo mode

• This model is specially made for when the product is displayed in a showroom.
• The LCD Screen and connected solar protection will animate functionality and movement for a customer. No sensors are needed to be connected. When demo mode is active “Demo” is blinking at the bottom of the main menu.
• The running times for up, down, and tilting must be set when using demo mode. The delay values are not used in demo mode and the sensor values presented are simulated by the system.

Status

• In the status menu, you can monitor the system.

Sensors

• In this menu you can monitor in real-time all values from the sensors. This view is mostly used during testing and installation. Sensor errors will be listed in the error list (see below).

Functions

• In this menu, you can monitor the status of all functions in real-time. You can see if a function is enabled or not. You can also see if the function is active or not. This is mostly used during testing and installation.

Screen options

• In this menu, you can set the LCD screen contrast, backlight intensity, and timeout. Timeout means how long the LCD screen backlight should be on after that no interaction has been done on the system.
• As soon as you press any button again the backlight will be lit up again.

Error list

• In the Error list, you can see the errors that the system has. The error messages can be good to start from to solve the problem.
• The following errors (see table on the next page) are automatically detected by Animeo Solo.

check the cabling).
2| Temp sensor – short circuit| Temp sensor short-circuited (please check cabling).

You can reset the error list by focusing and selecting the first entry choice in the list.

Alarm

• Here you can enable the Alarm function. See page 11 for more info about the function.

Clock settings

• Go to this menu if you want to change the time and weekday, for example when changing from winter to summer time. If the controller has been turned off for more then 12-24h, you must set the time and weekday again.

Language

• In this menu, you can set the language that will be shown on the LCD Screen.
• The following languages are available: English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Spanish, Polish, Hungarian, Portuguese, Romanian and Czech.

Contact info

• Here contact and support information is available. Use this info when there is a need for support.

Network mode

• In this menu, you can see what kind of Network mode the system uses. (see Installation manual for more info ref 5053517)

Software version

• In this menu, you can see the system’s software version.

Factory Reset

• In this menu, you can reset the system to factory settings. All your settings will be overwritten!

External inputs and outputs

• Alarm input
  • When this potential free input gets low then the function will get active.
  • When the alarm function is enabled and active all solar protection will be blocked in the up position.
  • Often the building’s fire alarm system is connected to this input. The function is by default disabled. See page 11 for more info about the function.
• Lock inputs
  • When these potential free inputs get high then the lock via input function will get active.
  • When this lock via input function is active all solar protection will be blocked in the up position.
  • There is one input per zone. A connected key switch is often used to block the zone during façade maintenance for example. See page 10 for more info about the function.
• Manual command inputs
  • When these potential free inputs get high the manual command via the input function (up or down) will activate.
  • The stop is generated by a simultaneous up and down signal. This function is equal to the manual push buttons on the control unit (see page 14/15). The inputs are IB compatible meaning e.g. a Somfy Centralis switch can be used.
• Error output
  • If an error occurs this potential free output will be activated (Low = Error).
  • This output is often connected to the building management system (BMS). See page 11 for info about the function.

Maintenance

• Normally no maintenance is needed.
• But when there is a lot of snow, ice, or other extreme weather conditions, check so the sensors are not covered by snow and that the wind sensor can rotate.
• The LCD screen should be cleaned with dry soft tissue.

FAQ

• Why does the solar protection go down when I press the Up button (or vice versa)
  • There is a mistake in the wiring (see the installation guide for more info, ref. 5053517).
• The solar protection does not go sufficiently low when the sun shines.
  • Increase the downrunning time (see page 19).
• The blinds do not tilt enough when the sun shines.
  • Increase the tilt time (see page 20).
• I can’t move the solar protection manually
  • Check the LCD screen to see if any blocking function is active (e.g. wind) (see pages 5 and 9).
• There is sun but the solar protection is not down.
  • Is the control in automatic mode? (see page 5).
  • Is the sun function enabled? (see pages 5 and 19).
  • Check the LCD screen to see if any blocking function is active (e.g. wind, timer, error or get heat) (see pages 5 and 9).
  • Is there sun on the sun sensor?
  • Perhaps your sun on the threshold is set too high? Check the present sun value in sensor status and compare it with your “On threshold” (see page 16).
  • Is the sensor allocated correctly? (See page 16). Are there any errors? (See page 23).
• There is no sun but the solar protection is down.
  • Is the control in automatic mode? (See page 5 and 9)
  • Is the sun function enabled? (See page 19)
  • Check the LCD screen to see if any blocking function is active (e.g. Preserve Heat, Timer) (see pages 9 and 10).
  • Is there sun on the sun sensor?
  • Perhaps your sun-up threshold is set too low? Check the present sun value in sensor status and compare it with your threshold (see page 19).
  • Is the sensor allocated correctly? (See page 19).
• The solar protection moves too often up and down during a partially cloudy day
  • Increase the “sun off” and “sun on” delay (see page 19).
  • It’s very windy but the solar protection is still out.
• Is wind function enabled? (See page 12)
  • Is the wind sensor rotating?
  • Is the wind sensor mounted in an adequate position?
  • Perhaps your wind threshold is set too high? Check the present wind value in sensor status and compare it with your threshold (see page 12).
  • Is the sensor allocated correctly? (See section page 12).
• Nothing seems to work as it used to do
  • Check if there is an error indicated on the LCD screen or in the error list (see page 11).
  • Read the installation guide (ref. 5053517) for other important information.
  • Contact your supplier or www.somfy.com.

Tip when testing

• If you want to test a function, e.g. sun, you have to wait for the on and off delays. By setting the controller to test mode all delays will be shortened by a factor of 60.
• Important! Do not forget to return to normal mode when finished.

Compatible sensors & switches

• additional power supply needed

Warranty

• Somfy leaves 5-year warranty on all products. Please check www.somfy.com. for detailed information.

Support

• Please contact your supplier or search for the nearest support at www.somfy.com.

CONTACT

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References

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