Automate AX30 EXTERNAL SHADE MOTOR User Manual

AX30/AX50 EXTERNAL SHADE MOTOR

AUTOMATE | AX30/AX50 External Shade Motor combines the simple, intuitive features of ARC “Automate Radio Communication” with the higher lifting capacity of an AC motor for larger shade applications.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation. Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury and will void the manufacturer’s liability and warranty.
It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions. Save these instructions for future reference

• Do not expose to water, moisture, humid and damp environments or extreme temperatures
• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge should not be allowed to use this product.
• Keep away from children.
• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void the warranty.
• Installation and programming to be performed by a suitably qualified installer.
• For use with motorized shading devices.
• Ensure correct crown and drive adapters are used for the intended system.
• Keep antenna straight and clear from metal objects
• Do not cut the antenna.
• Follow Rollease Acmeda installation instructions.
• Before installation, remove any unnecessary cords and disable any equipment not needed for powered operation.
• Ensure torque and operating time is compatible with the end application.
• The motor is to be installed in horizontal application only.
• The routing of cable through walls shall be protected by isolating bushes or grommets.
• Ensure power cable and aerial is clear and protected from moving parts.
• If the cable or power connector is damaged do not use it.
• Route motor cable to create a drip loop
• Frequently inspect for improper operation. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• Keep motor away from acid and alkali.
• Do not force the motor to drive.
• Keep clear when in operation.

Rollease Acmeda declares this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TT EC Directive 1999/5/EC

Statement Regarding FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Statement Regarding IC Compliance

1. This device complies with Industry Canada RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Do not dispose of in the general waste. Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately.

ASSEMBLY

Please refer to Rollease Acmeda System Assembly Manual for full assembly instructions relevant to the hardware system being used, including recommended crown, drive and bracket adapter kits.

Step 1. Cut roller tube to the required length.

IMPORTANT
Impact detection does not require a 2 piece drive set. The use of a standard 1 part drive adapter is compatible. Zipscreen is needed to let the impact transmit to the top during downward movement. The top tube must be able to freely rotate ~ 5 degrees after installation.

Step 2. Ensure the roller tube is clean and free from burrs.

Step 3. Fit required crown, drive, and bracket adapters. The tube must be close fitting with chosen crown and drive adapters.

Step 4. Slide Motor into the tube. Insert by aligning the key-way in the crown and drive the wheel into the tube.

Step 5. Mount motorized tube onto brackets.

WIRING

2.1 EU/AU Motor
Disconnect the mains’ power supply.
Connect the motor according to the information in the table below.
Ensure the cable is kept clear of fabric.
Ensure the antenna is kept straight and away from metal objects.

MT01-1145-069016
MT01-1145-069013| 240V AC 50Hz| AU
MT01-1145-069015

2.2 US Motor

Ensure the cable is kept clear of fabric.
Ensure the antenna is kept straight and away from metal objects.

MOTOR| POWER CORD LENGTH| POWER| NEUTRAL| LIVE| EARTH
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MT01-1145-069017| 240in. (6096mm)| 120V AC 60Hz| White| Black| Green
MT01-1145-069018

2.3 SELECTABLE MODES
FOLDING ARM AWNING – OPEN SYSTEM
Set Top and Bottom Limits Manually

FOLDING ARM AWNING – CASSETTE SYSTEM
Set Bottom limit and Top limit is set automatically

VERTICAL DROP MODE
Set Top and Bottom Limits Manually
Impact Detection can be turned on – Refer to section 6.4 for impact detection.

P1 BUTTON FUNCTIONS

3.1 Motor state test
This table describes the function of a short P1 Button press/release (<2 seconds) depending on the current motor configuration.

P1 Press| Condition| Function Achieved| Visual Feedback| Audible Feedback| Function Described
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Short Press| If the limit is NOT set| None| No Action| None| No Action
If limits are set| Operational control of motor’ run to limit. Stop
if running| Motor Runs| None| Operational control of the motor after pairing and limit setting is completed the first time
If the motor is in “Sleep Mode” & limits are set| Wake and control| Motor wakes and runs in a direction| None| The motor is restored from Sleep Mode and RF control is active

3.2 Motor configuration options
The P1 Button is utilized to administer motor configurations as described below.
Hold the P1 button on the motor head.

FOLDING ARM AWNING – OPEN SYSTEM

Note: For Cassette Mode refer to section 5 and for Vertical Drop Mode refer to section 6.
4.1 AWNING DIRECTION
Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting.
Confirm that the awning direction is set up as below so any paired sensors will activate correctly.
DOWN on the remote OPENS the Awning (awning moves in an outward direction).
E.g.

And UP on the remote CLOSES the Awning (awning moves in an inward direction).
E.g.

4.2 Initial Setup
4.2.1 Pair motor with controller

The motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits

4.2.2 Check motor direction

IMPORTANT
Damage to shade may occur when operating the motor prior to setting limits. Attention should be given.

IMPORTANT
Reversing motor direction using this method is only possible during initial set-up

4.3 Set Limits

IMPORTANT
After setting limits, the motor will automatically exit from the initial set- up mode.

4.4 Adjust Upper Limit

Hold UP and STOP on the controller.| Move shade to the desired highest position by pressing the UP button.| To save the upper limit, hold UP and STOP.
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4.5 Adjust lower limit

Hold DOWN and STOP on the controller.| Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the DOWN button.| To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP.
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4.6 Delete Upper/Lower Limits

FOLDING ARM AWNING – CASSETTE SYSTEM

Note: For Non-Cassette Open Mode refer to section 4 and for Vertical Drop Mode refer to section 6.
5.1 AWNING DIRECTION
Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting.
Confirm that the awning direction is set up as below so any paired sensors will activate correctly.
DOWN on the remote OPENS the Awning (awning moves in an outward direction).
E.g.

And UP on the remote CLOSES the Awning (awning moves in an inward direction).
E.g.

5.2 Initial Setup
5.2.1 Pair motor with controller

Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits

5.2.2 Check motor direction

To check the travel direction of the shade, press UP or DOWN on the controller.| To reverse shade direction, hold both UP and DOWN.
Until the motor responds.
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IMPORTANT
Damage to shade may occur when operating motor prior to setting limits. Attention should be given.
IMPORTANT
Reversing motor direction using this method is only possible during initial set-up

5.3 Select Motor Mode
Now set the motor to cassette mode.

5.4 Set Limits
SET LOWER LIMIT IN CASSETTE MODE

Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on the controller.| To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP.
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SET UPPER LIMIT IN CASSETTE MODE
Move shade to the highest position by pressing the UP button on the controller. The upper limit will be automatically set when the motor stops.
Note:
On condition that a lower limit has been set prior.

5.5 Delete Upper/Lower Limits
Move shade to Upper/Lower Limits

VERTICAL DROP MODE

Note: For Non-Cassette Open Mode refer to Section 4 and for Cassette Mode refer to section 5.
Set Top and Bottom Limits Manually
Impact Detection can be turned on – Refer to section 6.4 for impact detection.

6.1 Initial Setup
6.1.1 Pair motor with controller
Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting.

Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits
6.1.2 Check motor direction

To check the travel direction of the shade, press UP or DOWN on the controller.| To reverse shade direction, hold both UP and DOWN.
Until the motor responds.
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IMPORTANT
Damage to shade may occur when operating the motor prior to setting limits. Attention should be given.
IMPORTANT
Reversing motor direction using this method is only possible during initial set-up

6.2 Select Motor Mode
Now set vertical drop mode.

6.3 Set Limits

The initial set-up is not complete
IMPORTANT
After setting limits, the motor will automatically exit from the initial set- up mode.

6.3.1 Adjust upper limit

Hold UP and STOP on the controller.| Move shade to the desired highest position by pressing the UP button.| To save the upper limit, hold UP
and STOP.
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6.3.2 Adjust lower limit

Hold DOWN and STOP on the controller.| Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the DOWN button.| To save lower the limit, hold DOWN, and STOP.
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6.3.3 Delete Upper/Lower Limits
Move shade to Upper/Lower Limits.

6.4 Impact Detection (Only with Zipscreen)
Impact detection may be activated only in Vertical Drop mode. If an obstacle is detected twice in the shaded path during downwards movement, the motor lifts the shade up ~ 7.87in. (20cm).

Top limit

piece drive set. The use of a standard 1 part drive adapter is compatible.
Inactive zone of impact detection| 300 degrees x TUBE DIAMETER

Bottom limit

6.4.1 Active/Deactivate Impact Detection Mode
The Impact Detection feature only works in the active zone during downward movement.
This impact detection feature is deactivated by default.
Repeat sequence to turn on or off as required.

IMPORTANT
Impact detection does not require a 2 piece drive set. The use of a standard 1 part drive adapter is compatible.
The top tube must be able to freely rotate ~ 5 degrees after installation. Zipscreen is needed to let the impact transmit to the top during downward movement.

ADD CONTROLLER AND CHANNEL

7.1 Using P2 Button on the existing controller to add a new controller or channel
A = Existing controller or channel (to keep)
B = Controller or channel to add or remove

IMPORTANT Consult user manual for your controller or sensor

7.2 Using a pre-existing controller to add or delete a controller or channel
A = Existing controller or channel (to keep)
B = Controller or channel to add or remove

IMPORTANT Consult user manual for your controller or sensor

FAVORITE POSITIONING

8.1 Set a favorite position
Move shade to the desired position by pressing the UP or DOWN button on the controller.

8.2 Send shade to favorite position

8.3 Delete favorite position

SLEEP MODE

If multiple motors are grouped on a single channel, Sleep Mode may be used to put all but 1 motor to sleep, allowing programming of just the one motor that remains “Awake”.

Enter Sleep Mode
Sleep mode is utilized to prevent a motor from incorrect configuration during another motor setup.
Exit Sleep Mode: Method 1
Exit sleep mode once the shade is ready.
Exit Sleep Mode: Method 2
Remove power and then re-power the motor.

WIND SENSOR FUNCTION

10.1 Wind Sensor Prioritize Function
Once the motor receives a command from the wind sensor the motor will respond accordingly. At this point the motor will ignore any other remote or sensor commands for 8 minutes. This function is needed to avoid contradicting multiple triggers. Keep this in mind when testing the motor with the remote after the wind sensor has been triggered. The wind sensor function is ON by default.
Note: Motor will jog to alert user if operated within the 8 minutes.

RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS VIA REMOTE

TROUBLESHOOTING

to the power cable connection and AC plug
The transmitter battery is discharged| Replace battery
Radio interference/shielding|  Ensure the transmitter is positioned away from metal objects and the
aerial on motor or receiver is kept straight and away from metal
The receiver distance is to far from the transmitter| Move transmitter to a closer position
Power failure| Check the power supply to the motor is connected and active
Incorrect wiring| Check that wiring is connected correctly (refer to motor
installation instructions)
Cannot program a single Motor (multiple motors respond)| Multiple motors are paired to the same channel|  Always reserve an individual channel for programming functions
SYSTEM BEST PRACTICE – Provide an extra 15-channel controller in
your multi-motor projects, that provide individual control for each motor for programming purposes
Place all other motors into sleep mode (refer to P1 button function overview – Section 3)
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External Shade Motor
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