sOmfy Tahoma RTS Zigbee Samrtphone and Tablet Interface Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
RESOURCES & APPLICATIONS
INSTALLATION
SETUP
ADD CORE MODULE
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Download This Manual (PDF format)

INTEGRATION GUIDE
INTEGRATION for TAHOMA® RTS

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 URC Integrators for achieving complete automation of Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) motors and the Somfy 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 the AV System and Smart Shading by Somfy. For questions or assistance please contact technical support: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) technicalsupport_us@somfy.com
How to use this Guide?
This guide is designed 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 Tacoma Interface supports up to 40 RTS channels
Install up to 10 TaHoma Interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range
The Tacoma Interfaces can support a maximum of 40 scenes with schedules per install

Each Tacoma 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. Tacoma is compatible with the Somfy
SynergyTM API.
Details of this controller and commissioning instructions are available in the Somfy Tahoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide.

RESOURCES & APPLICATIONS

Visit www.somfypro.com for the following guides:
Somfy Tahoma Smartphone and Tablet Interface Programming Guide
Somfy RTS Pocket Programming Guide Subscribe to the Somfy YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/somfysystems
Visit the Google Play or iOS App Store for the Somfy Tahoma North America App:

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC running Windows 10 or higher
URC Accelerator 2 software or higher
URC Somfy Tahoma Shade Control Two-Way Module

INSTALLATION

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

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

SETUP

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to URC programming. The Tacoma 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 the Shade Commissioning Agent that the TaHoma Interface firmware is up to date
An Integration Report is generated in the Tacoma App which will include the Tacoma Interface PIN and IP address
Third-Party Integration must first be enabled in the Tacoma App (see Appendix A)

IMPORT TAHOMA MODULE
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to URC programming. Visit the URC Portal for Accelerator documentation and additional programming instruction.

Download the Somfy TaHoma Shade Control Two-Way Module from the URC Dealer Portal
In Accelerator, ensure the completion of Program Steps 1 through 3 “1. Name & Location,” “2. Add Rooms” and “3. Add URC Devices” for the project
Once connected to the URC Base Station, import the Somfy TaHoma Module:
a) SELECT the “File” Tab
b) SELECT “Import TCM Files”
c) BROWSE to the Somfy TaHoma Module file (“URC_Tahoma_A_v1.0.tcm2”), SELECT “Open”
d) SELECT “Import”

ADD CORE MODULE

A TaHoma Core Module is required for each physical TaHoma Interface installed.

SELECT the “Program” Tab to access the Accelerator Programming Bar
SELECT “4. Add Other Devices”
SELECT the current room using the “Previous” or “Next” buttons or SELECT the room in the Project Tree
SELECT “My” for the Database
SELECT “IP Database” for the Module Type
SELECT “Window Shades” for the Category
SELECT “TAHOMA” for the Brand
SELECT “BEACON [Core]” for the Model
SELECT “a. Add Selected Modules”

ADD INTERFACE MODULE

With a TaHoma Core Module added, a TaHoma Interface Module is required for each physical TaHoma Interface installed.

SELECT the “Program” Tab to access the Accelerator Programming Bar
SELECT “4. Add Other Devices”
SELECT the current room using the “Previous” or “Next” buttons or SELECT the room in the Project Tree
SELECT “My” for the Database
SELECT “IP Database” for the Module Type
SELECT “Window Shades” for the Category
SELECT “TAHOMA” for the Brand
SELECT “SHADES [Interface]” for the Model
SELECT “a. Add Selected Modules”
In the “Module Properties – Interface Module” window:
a) ENTER a name for the Module
b) SELECT “Tahoma Beacon” for the associated Core module
c) SELECT “OK”

NETWORK SETUP
See Appendix A of this guide enable Third-Party Integration in the TaHoma App. Reference the Integration Report for the TaHoma Interface IP address. Ensure that a DHCP Reservation via MAC Address of the TaHoma Interface is being used.

SELECT the “Program” Tab to access the Accelerator Programming Bar
SELECT “6. Network Setup”
SELECT “c. Non-URC Device”
ENTER the IP Address of the TaHoma in the IP Address field, PRESS “Enter” key on the keyboard
SELECT “Ping Selected Device” to confirm the network connection with the TaHoma

EDIT USER INTERFACES

SELECT the “Program” Tab to access the Accelerator Programming Bar
SELECT “11.Edit User Interfaces”
SELECT “b.Edit Menus by Room”
SELECT the room using the “Previous” or “Next” buttons or SELECT the room in the Project Tree
DRAG & DROP “Drag to add a new MACRO” into the desired page in the “Main Menu Pages” section
DOUBLE-CLICK to rename the macro, PRESS “Enter” key on the keyboard
SELECT “Apply”
SELECT “a.Generate Menus & Devices”
SELECT “Accelerate!”
SELECT “OK” to create the device layouts
SELECT “OK” to complete the menu and device layouts

DOWNLOAD SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

SELECT the “Program” Tab to access the Accelerator Programming Bar
SELECT “Download”
The accelerator will prompt to save changes, SELECT “OK”
BROWSE to a file location and name the TCM2 file, SELECT “Save”
In the Download window, SELECT the URC device to download to
SELECT “Download to Selected Devices”

INITIALIZE & TEST
See Appendix A of this guide to enable Third-Party Integration in the TaHoma App. From a URC user interface, complete the following:

Navigate to a room where a “SHADES [Interface]” was added
In the Main Menu, SELECT the “Shades” button
Follow the onscreen “TaHoma Setup” instruction to enable Third-Party Integration
SELECT “Confirm URC Integration”
Test device operation

See Appendix B of this guide for a list of Somfy TaHoma specific commands and actions. RTS motors do not report positional feedback. RTS motors are capable of one programmable “my” or favorite position that requires a stop command when the motor is at rest. Use the URC my button to
achieve the “my” position command.
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 “URC” 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
Stop| Stops blind when moving
MY| Moves blind to the programmed “my” position if the blind is at rest

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 protection. 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.

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