SOMFY ROLL UP 28 WIREFREE™ RTS (x10) Instructions

Roll Up 28 WF RTS II
Instructions

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions apply to all Roll Up 28 WF RTS II drives, the different versions of which are available in the current catalogue.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety instructions

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PRIOR INFORMATION

1.1.Field of application
The R28 drives are designed to motorize all types of:

• Interior vertical blinds in which the front rail moves solely by gravity with a mass of less than 15 kg.

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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• These instructions are mandatory for the home motorization and automation professional installing the drive.
• Never drop, knock or puncture the drive or immerse it in liquid.
• Install an individual control point for each drive.

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

2.1.Assembly
2.1.1.Preparing the drive

CAUTION
RU Basic 28 WF RTS Li-ion II: interior diameter of the tube has to be Ø26.6 mm or greater.

1] Fit the crown (a) and drive wheel (b) to the motor.
2] Measure the length (L) between the end of the drive wheel and the head end.
2.1.2.Preparing the tube
1] Cut the tube to the required length.
2] Deburr the tube and remove the debris.

2.1.3.Assembling the drive-tube
1] Slide the drive into the tube. Insert the wheel by aligning the wheel to the tube profile. Insert the drive halfway and then slide the crown down the drive and insert it in the tube. Finally, push the motor inside the tube.
2] Not required, but if needed, fix the tube to the drive with self-tapping screws or steel pop rivets depending on the dimension (L).

2.1.4.Mounting the tube-driven assembly on the brackets

(a) Standard bracket.
(b) Drive plate for the specific bracket.

NOTICE
For optimal radio reception, the motor antenna should be kept straight and should be positioned outside of the headrail (if used). 2.2.Wiring
WARNING

• To ensure electrical safety, this Class III drive must be powered by a «SELV» voltage source (Safety Extra Low Voltage).
• Improper using battery packs may cause overheating, fire, or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not expose the drive or battery to excessive temperatures.
• There is a risk if terminals of the battery-operated drive or battery being short-circuited by metal objects.

CAUTION

• Ensure battery is fully charged prior to installation on site.
• Do not unplug the battery when the drive works.
• Using this drive with any products which are not listed in the attached «Compatibility matrix» document shall also render invalid any Somfy warranty and release Somfy from any liability.
• For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this drive.

Plug the battery with the motor supply cable.

2.3.Commissioning
NOTICE
– Orange LED blinks continuously in setting mode.
– Green LED blinks once when any order from paired remote is received.

2.3.1.Pre-programming the control point
Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously on the control point:
→ The motorised product moves up and down.
The control point is pre-programmed.

2.3.2.Checking the direction of rotation

Press the Up button on the control point:
a] If the motorised product rises, the direction of rotation is correct: move onto section Setting the end limits.
b] If the motorised product lowers, the direction of rotation is incorrect: move on to the next step.
b1] Press my button on the control point until the motorised product moves up and down: The direction of rotation has been modified.
b2] Press the Up button on the control point to check the direction of rotation.

2.3.3.Setting the end limits

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

2. To memorize the upper-end limit: Press my and Down buttons simultaneously and release them once the motorized product begins to move. The upper-end limit is now memorized and the green LED blinks 5 times.
   

3. Press my button when the motorized product reaches the desired down position. If necessary, adjust the down position using the Up or Down buttons.

4. To memorize the lower end limit: Press my and Up buttons simultaneously and release them when the motorized product begins to move and the green LED blinks 5 times. The lower-end limit is now memorized. The motorized product moves up and stops at its upper-end limit.

5. To confirm and complete end limits programming: Press and hold the button until the motorized product briefly moves up and down. The end limits are now programmed.

2.3.4.Recording “Pairing” the control point

After recording the end limits:

• Briefly press the control point PROG button.
  ◦ The motorized product briefly moves up and down to confirm pairing.
  → The control point is recorded “paired” to the motorized product and the green LED blinks 5 times.
  

2.4.Tips and advice on installation
2.4.1.Questions about the product?

Observations| Possible causes|

Solutions

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The motorised product does not operate.| The drive battery is low and requires a charge. Red LED blinks 5 times when any button of a paired control point is pressed.| Charge the battery.
The control point battery is low. LED doesn’t light when any button of a paired control point is pressed.| Check the battery and replace it as required.
The control point is not compatible or not programmed. LED doesn’t light when any button of the control point is pressed.| Check the compatibility or pair the control point as required referring to Adding/Deleting control points [▶ 18].
An obstacle hinders the movement of the motorised product. The Red LED lights fixed on.| Remove the obstacle.
Drive position is out of the end limits. Red LED blinks 2 times intermittently and continually.| Proceed to section Readjusting the end limits [▶ 11].
The drive is neither set nor paired. Orange LED lights fixed on.| Proceed to section Commissioning [▶ 7]
The thermal protection has activated. LED blinks red continuously.| Wait for the drive to cool down (LED will switch off).
The motorised product stops too soon.| The end limits are incorrectly set.| Reset the end limits referring to Readjusting the end limits [▶ 11].
The motorized product has exceeded the recommended weight limit.| Replace motorised product.
The drive battery is low and requires a charge. Red LED blinks 5 times when a button of a paired control point is pressed.| Charge the battery.
Setting is not allowed. The drive moves briefly 3 times in one direction and 3 times in the other direction. Red LED blinks 3 times and 3 times intermittently.| Maximum number of control points reached.| Erase control points from memory refers to Erasing control points from memory [▶ 13].
| Maximum/minimum value of the setting is reached.| Perform correct setting.
End limits are too close.| Readjust the end limits referring to Readjusting the end limits [▶ 11].
Red LED blinks slowly for 3 seconds before and after motor running.| The drive battery is low. Battery capacity is less than or equal to 5%.| Charge the battery.

2.4.2.Readjusting the end limits
CAUTION
Control point must be paired to the motorised product.
NOTICE
Orange LED blinks slowly until the new end limit is recorded.

2.4.2.1.Readjusting the upper end limit

1. Briefly press the Up button, to move the motorized product to the upper-end limit.
2. Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motorized product briefly moves up and down.
3. Press and hold the Up or Down button to move the motorized product to the new desired position.
4. To confirm the new position press and hold my button until the motorized product briefly moves up and down and the green LED blinks 5 times.

2.4.2.2.Readjusting the lower end limit

1. Briefly press the Down button to move the motorized product to the lower end limit.

2. Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motorized product briefly moves up and down.

3. Press and hold the Up or Down button to move the motorized product to the new desired position.

4. To confirm the new position press and hold my button until the motorized product moves up and down and the green LED blinks 5 times.

2.4.3.Modifying the drive rotation direction

1. Using the Up or Down button on the control point, move the motorized product away from the end limits.
2. Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motorized product briefly moves up and down and the orange LED starts to blink slowly.
3. Press my button until the motorized product briefly moves up and down to reverse the rotation direction and the green LED blinks 5 times.
4. Press the Up button to check the new rotation direction. The drive rotation direction is reversed.

2.4.4.Modifying the wheel rotation direction

1. Using the Up or Down button on the control point, move the motorized product away from the end limits.
2. Press and hold the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motorized product briefly moves up and down and orange LED starts to blink slowly.
3. Press the Up, my, and Down buttons simultaneously, until the motorized product briefly moves up and down, wheel rotation is reversed and the green LED blinks 5 times.

2.4.5.Erasing control points from memory

To delete all the programmed control points, press and hold the drive head programming button until the motorised product briefly moves up and down twice.
→ All programmed control points are deleted and orange LED blinks 5 times every 10 seconds.

2.4.6.Erasing the memory of the drive (factory default)

To reset the drive, press and hold the drive head programming button until the motorised product briefly moves up and down 3 times.
➔ All the settings are erased. Green LED blinks 5 times then orange LED is fixed on.

USE AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE
This drive does not require any maintenance operations.

3.1.Mode selection: Roller or Tilting Mode
The drives are designed to work in 2 modes: Tilting mode or Roller mode.
This feature allows the drive to be set according to the type of application.

NOTICE
The drive is set (by default) to work in Roller mode.

1. Move the motorized product away from the end limits.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the Up and Down buttons until the motorized product briefly moves up and down.
3. Press and hold my and Down buttons simultaneously until the motorized product briefly moves up and down to change from Roller mode to Tilting mode.
   ➔ Green LED blinks twice to indicate that the drive is in Roller mode or three times to indicate that the motor is in Tilting mode.

3.2.Controlling Up, Down, my: in Roller mode

1. To move the motorized product from one limit to the other limit, briefly press the Up or Down button.
2. To stop the motorized product, briefly press my button.
3. If a favorite position (my) is recorded: To move the motorized product to the favorite position (my), briefly press my button.

3.3.Controlling Up, Down, my: in Tilting mode

1. To move the motorized product from one limit to the other limit, briefly press (less than 0,5s) the Up or Down button.
2. To stop the motorized product, press my button.
3. If a favorite position (my) is recorded: To move the motorized product to the favorite position (my), briefly press my button. The motorized product automatically moves to the down-end limit (first) and then to the favorite position (my).
4. To tilt the slats, press and hold the Up or Down button until the slats reach the desired position.

3.4.Favourite position (my)

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

3.4.1.Programming or modifying the favourite (my) position

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

NOTICE
Only one favourite (my) position is permitted.

3.4.2.Deleting the favourite position (my)

1. Press my button:
   ➔ The motorized product starts to move and stops in the favourite position (my).

2. Press and hold my button until the motorized product briefly moves up and down:
   ➔ The favourite position (my) is deleted and the green LED blinks 5 times.

3.5.Adjusting the speed

NOTICE
Orange LED blinks slowly in this mode.

1. Move the motorised product away from the end limits. Press and hold the Up, my, and Down buttons simultaneously, until the motorised product briefly moves up and down once.
   →The motorised product moves up and down automatically between limits to validate entering into speed adjustment mode.

2. To increase the speed, press and hold the Up button until the motorised product briefly moves up and down and the green LED blinks 5 times. Repeat as needed.
   NOTICE
   Maximum speed is reached when the motorised product moves briefly 3 times in one direction and 3 times in the other direction. Red LED blinks 3 times and 3 times intermittently.

3. To decrease the speed, press and hold the Down button until the motorised product briefly moves up and down. Repeat as needed.
   NOTICE
   Minimum speed is reached when the motorized product moves briefly 3 times in one direction and 3 times in the other direction.

4. To confirm the new speed, press and hold my button until the motorised product briefly moves up and down and the green LED blinks 5 times.

3.6.Tips and advice on operation
3.6.1.Questions about the product?

Observations| Possible causes|

Solutions

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The motorised product does not operate.| The control point battery is low. LED doesn’t light when any button of a paired control point is pressed.| Change control point battery as required.
Drive battery is low and requires a charge.| Charge the battery.
Thermal protection of the drive is on (Red LED blinks slowly).| Wait for the drive to cool down (Red LED will stop blinking when drive is ready to use).
The motorised product stops before its end limit.| The drive has detected an obstacle (solid Red LED).| Move the motorised product in the other direction.

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

3.6.2.Adding/Deleting control points

NOTICE
Orange LED blinks slowly when adding or deleting a remote control.

3.6.2.1.Using a control point that has been previously programmed to the motorised product

1. Press and hold the PROG. button (A) on the programmed control point until the motorised product briefly moves up and down.
   → Green LED blinks 5 times then orange LED blinks slowly.

2. Briefly press the PROG. button (B) on the control point to add or delete.
   → Green LED blinks 5 times.

NOTICE
Other functions are available, for more information, contact your Somfy representative.

TECHNICAL DATA

mW
Torque| 1.1 N·m
Speed| 10-28 RPM
Electrical insulation| III
Minimum distance between limits| 1 turn
Operating temperature| 0° to 60°C
Protection rating| IP20 (for indoor use only)
Charging temperature| 0° to 40°C
Battery type| Li-ion
Battery charging time| 4.5 hours maximum
Running time| 4  minutes
Maximum number of associated control points| 12
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NOTICE

For additional information on the technical data for this drive contact your Somfy representative.
Please separate storage cells and batteries from other types of waste and recycle them via the local collection facility.
We care about our environment. Do not dispose of the appliance with usual household waste. Give it to an approved collection point for recycling.

**** SOMFY ACTIVITES SA, 74300 CLAUSES FRANCE as manufacturer hereby declares that the drive covered by these instructions and used as intended according to these instructions is in compliance with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives and in particular of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and the Radio Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce.
Philippe Geoffroy, Approval Manager, acting on behalf of the Activity Director, Cluses, 05/2021.
Somfy limited, Yeadon LS19 7ZA UK hereby declares that the drive covered by these instructions when marked for input voltage 230V~50Hz and used as intended according to these instructions is in compliance with UK legislation of Machinery safety regulations S.I.2008 N°1597 and the Radio Equipment Regulations S.I. 2017 N°1206. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.co.uk.
Steven MONTGOMERY, Managing Director Somfy Ltd UK & Ireland, Yeadon, 05/2021.

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References

• Somfy | Motors, Automatisms, Controls & Smart Home Solutions
• Somfy.com
• Declarations of conformity
• Somfy: μηχανισμοί, αυτοματισμοί, τηλεχειριστήρια και έξυπνες λύσεις για το σπίτι σας

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