sOmfy 1811731 Tahoma RTS Zigbee Module User Guide

: June 6, 2024
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sOmfy 1811731 Tahoma RTS Zigbee Module

INTRODUCTION

The Somfy Organization’s strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization. As leaders in the shading industry with innovative and modern solutions for homes and commercial buildings, Somfy offers the widest range of strong, quiet motors and controls for all types of applications and technologies.

Who is this Guide for?
This guide is aimed at providing support and guidance to Brilliant homeowners, installers and dealers for achieving complete automation of Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors and TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface.

What does this Guide contain?
The sections of this guide contain walkthroughs and methods of controlling RTS motors using the TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface as the bridge between Brilliant Smart Home System and Smart Shading by Somfy.

For questions or assistance please contact technical support: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com

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

OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

The Somfy TaHoma® Smartphone and Tablet Interface provides a single platform for Somfy RTS and future ecosystems with a wide range of interior and exterior applications.

The TaHoma Interface supports up to 40 RTS channels
The TaHoma Interfaces can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules per install

Each TaHoma Interface is connected to Wi-Fi or directly to the local area network by an optional TaHoma Ethernet Adaptor for IP Integration with third- party control systems. TaHoma is compatible with the Somfy
Synergy™ API.

Details of this controller and commissioning instructions are available in the Somfy TaHoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide.

RESOURCES & APPLICATIONS

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The TaHoma app is compatible with the following operating systems and software versions:
IOS 11.0+
Android 7.0+

INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS

REAR

PLUG-IN POWER SUPPLY REQUIRED
(Included with TaHoma Interface)
Connect to line-voltage to power TaHoma Interface

FRONT

TaHoma® Ethernet Adaptor #1870470 (Sold Separately)
Connect for a wired local area network connection

SYSTEM PREPARATION

SOMFY SYSTEM

A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to Brilliant programming. The TaHoma Interface supports up to 40 channels of RTS. RTS devices programmed to an RTS channel will only receive commands from the associated TaHoma Interface. Interfaces must be placed within 25-35′ of the RTS devices they control.

Confirm with Shade Commissioning Agent that the TaHoma Interface firmware is up to date
Confirm that TaHoma is connected to the same network as the Brilliant Control

BRILLIANT SYSTEM

A fully operational Brilliant system is required prior to TaHoma integration.

Confirm that Brilliant is powered on and connected to a network with internet
Confirm Brilliant IOS/Android application is up to date
Brilliant supports one TaHoma Gateway per system

SETUP

LINK TAHOMA TO BRILLIANT

To link TaHoma to the Brilliant Control, follow the steps below:

From the Brilliant Control screen:

SELECT “Add Device” on the bottom tray
Note: If there are multiple TaHoma Gateways, please contact the Brilliant Support Team.

Brilliant Support Team:
Phone: +1855-650-0940
Email:support@brilliant.tech
https://support.brilliant.tech/hc/en-us
SELECT “SOMFY”
SELECT “Continue” to link accounts
Follow the on-screen instructions to enable Third-Party Integration
See Appendix A of this guide for Third-Party Integration instructions
SELECT “Continue”

ADD DEVICES

To add discovered Somfy devices to rooms, follow the steps below:

SELECT “SELECT ALL” or SELECT the individual Somfy devices to be added
SELECT “CONTINUE”
SELECT a Room to add the Somfy devices or SELECT “ADD NEW ROOM”
SELECT “CONTINUE”
SELECT “OK”

CONTROL TAHOMA DEVICES

To operate RTS shades, follow the steps below: Brilliant Control does not keep a record of the last commands sent for Somfy RTS motors. See Appendix B of this guide for a list of Somfy TaHoma specific commands and actions.

SELECT “Shades”
SELECT a Command for the shade to be controlled

CREATE SCENES

To create scenes, follow the steps below:
See Appendix B of this guide for a list of Somfy TaHoma specific commands and actions.

SELECT “Scenes” on the bottom tray
SELECT “CREATE SCENE”
SELECT the Pencil icon to change the scene image
ENTER a name for the scene Example: Good Morning
SELECT “NEXT”
SELECT “ADD NEW ACTION”
SELECT a Room
SELECT a Shade
SELECT a Command
SELECT “ADD ACTION” when complete
SELECT “SET TIME”

SELECT a “SET TIME”
Example: Sunrise, Sunset, Time of day
SELECT the Days to repeat
SELECT a Start/end date
Example: All year or select a date
SELECT “SAVE”

TEST THE SCENE

To test a scene, follow the steps below:

SELECT “Scenes” on the bottom tray
SELECT a Scene to execute
Example: “Good morning”

EDIT A SCENE

To edit a scene, follow the steps below:

SELECT “Scenes” on the bottom tray
SELECT the Pencil icon
SELECT the Scene to edit
SELECT “SAVE” when complete

DELETE A SCENE

To delete a scene, follow the steps below:

SELECT “Scenes” on the bottom tray
SELECT the Pencil icon
SELECT the Trash icon next to the scene to be deleted
SELECT “DELETE”

APPENDIX

[APPENDIX A] ENABLE THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATION

Open the TaHoma North America App
SELECT the “Menu” icon in the bottom bar
SELECT “Third-Party Integration”
SELECT “Brilliant” to view the Integration Report
SELECT “Continue” at the Warning
SELECT “Enable/Refresh Integrations”
SELECT “OK”

[APPENDIX B] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS

TAHOMA RTS COMMANDS

Open| Moves blind to the fully open position
Close| Moves blind to the fully closed position
My| Moves blind to the programmed “my” position if blind is at rest
Tilt up| Tilts blind up (only available for tilt blinds)
Tilt down| Tilts blinds down (only available for tilt blinds)

ABOUT SOMFY

SOMFY® has been improving everyday life for more than 270 million people by designing and manufacturing intelligent motorization solutions for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections. Somfy innovates to automate and connect shades, blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior screens & pergolas for commercial and residential buildings in 58 countries across the globe. With 170+ million motors produced over the last half century, Somfy is committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote the best way of living and well-being for all.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com

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