sOmfy Tahoma RTS Zigbee Smartphone and Tablet Interface Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
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sOmfy Tahoma RTS Zigbee Smartphone and Tablet Interface
INTRODUCTION
The Somfy Organization strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization. As leaders in the shading industry with innovation and modernization 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 SAVANT integrators
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
the AV System and Smart Shading by Somfy.
This guide discusses the method of integration with SAVANT. 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
- Install up to 10 TaHoma Interfaces as zone controllers to increase the RTS range
- The TaHoma Interface 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 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
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
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS
Savant RacepointBlueprint Version 9.2.2 or newer
Somfy TaHoma Interface Profile
INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS
SETUP
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to SAVANT programming.
The TaHoma Interface supports up to 40 channels ofRTS. RTS devices programmed
to an RTS channel will only receive commands from the associated TaHoma
Interface.Interfaces must beplaced 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 TaHoma App which will include the TaHoma Interface PIN and IP address
- Third-Party Integration must first be enabled in the TaHoma App (see Appendix A)
ADD TAHOMA PROFILE
A fully operational TaHoma system is required prior to Savant programming.
A Somfy TaHoma Interface driver is required for each TaHoma Interface
installed.
- ENTER “Somfy TaHoma” into the Search field of the Library
- DRAG-AND-DROP the TaHoma Profile into the configuration
- NAME the Profile
- SELECT “Shared Equipment Room”Note: The component must be added to the Shared Equipment Zone.
- SELECT “Choose”
- Repeat step 3 for each TaHoma Interface installed
NETWORK SETUP
Third-Party Integration must be enabled in the TaHoma App. Reference the Integration Report for the TaHoma Interface IP address.Ensure that a DHCPReservation viaMAC Addressof the TaHoma Interface isbeingused.
- SELECT “Ethernet” under Control Ports for the TaHoma Profile
- TYPE the IP Address of the TaHoma
- SELECT “OK”
SET TAHOMA PROFILE FOR RTS
Each TaHoma profile must be set to RTS before proceeding to the next step.
- SELECT the “TaHoma Profile“
- SELECT “Show Inspector” on the Toolbar
- SELECT “State Variables” in the Show drop down menu
- TYPE “RTS” (Capitalized) in the “Initial Value” field
- Repeat steps 1-4 for each TaHoma RTS Interface
- SELECT “Generate Services” on the Toolbar
- SELECT “Done”
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TOKEN
An Authorization Token is required for Third-Party Integration and must be
enabled first in the TaHoma App (see Appendix A). If a Somfy TaHoma Interface
device is deleted, a new Authorization Token must be requested for the
Interface device.
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LAUNCH “System Monitor”, SELECT “System State”
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ENTER “Token” in the search field
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COPY the “State Value” for the TaHoma Profile
Note: If there are multiple TaHoma Interfaces, copy the correct Token for the TaHoma you are connecting to.
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OPEN the TaHoma Profile “Inspector Window”
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SELECT “State Variables” in the Show drop down menu
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PASTE the “State Value” into the “Initial Value” field (copied in step 3)
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SELECT “Generate Services”
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SELECT “Done”
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SELECT “Upload to Master”
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SELECT “Save and Upload”
ADD RTS PRODUCTS
Reference the Integration Report for the TaHoma motor addresses (see
Appendix A).
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SELECT “Tools”
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SELECT “Settings”
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SELECT “Shades”
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SELECT “+” to add an RTS Product
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SELECT the “TaHoma Interface” profile from the Controller drop down menu
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SELECT “Location” for the RTS product in the “Label” column
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SELECT “Shade” from the Entity drop down menu
Note: Shade must be selected when controlling RTS motors. -
ENTER a Label for the RTS Product
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ENTER the RTS Product Address from the TaHoma Integration Report in the “Label” column
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SELECT “Done”
MY POSITION WORK FLOW
The “My position” function needs to be programmed under “services.” To
trigger the “My position,” the motors must be programmed with an intermediate
position first. A custom button needs to be created to trigger the workflow in
the User Interface.
- SELECT “View Services” from the Toolbar
- SELECT the “+” to add a workflow
- NAME the workflow “My Position”
- SELECT “Create”
- OPEN the “My Position” workflow
- SEARCH for “TaHoma”
- DRAG-AND-DROP the TaHoma device. If there is more than one TaHoma, SELECT the device being programmed.
- SELECT “Custom” from the Resource drop down menu
- SELECT “RTS_MyCommand” from the Action drop down menu
- ENTER the RTS motor address in the Value field Reference the Integration Report for motor addresses
- CLOSE the “My Position” workflow window
- CHECK the UI box next to the “My Position” workflow to map the workflow to a custom button
- SELECT “Generate Services”
- SELECT “Done”
- SELECT “Upload to Master”
- SELECT “Save and Upload”
APPENDIX
[APPENDIX A] ENABLE / R EFRESH INTEGRATION
- Open the TaHoma North America App
- SELECT the “Menu” icon in the bottom bar
- SELECT “Third-Party Integration”
- SELECT “SAVANT” to view the Integration Report
- SELECT “Continue” at the Warning
- SELECT “Enable/Refresh Integrations”
- SELECT “OK”
[APPENDIX B] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS
TAHOMA RTS BLIND
UP| Moves blind to the fully open position
Down| Moves blind to the fully closed position
Tilt Up| Tilts blind up
Tilt Down| Tilts blind down
Stop| Stops blind when moving
My Position| Moves the blind to a programmed intermediate position
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.
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(800) 22-SOMFY (76639)
technicalsupport_us@somfy.com
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