FOREST Shuttle Curtain Motor Installation Guide

: August 29, 2024
: FOREST

Table of Contents

FOREST Shuttle Curtain Motor
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INSTALLATION
Advanced configuration
Dry Contact Input
Advanced Z-Wave configuration
Technical specification
Sizes and dimensions
CONTACT & SUPPORT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FOREST Shuttle Curtain Motor

Product Information

Specifications

Power Cable: 100-240V~ AC plug
Control Cable: RJ45
Speed: Standard 14cm/s, Fast 17cm/s
Network Compatibility: Z-Wave

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

STEP 1: Uninstall the Shuttle if previously installed.
STEP 2: Take the power cable and unplug it from the socket and the Shuttle motor.
STEP 3: Place the power cable in the insulator.
STEP 4: Twist the cable around the insulator core.
STEP 5: Repeat the twisting process.
STEP 6: Repeat the twisting process for additional insulators if needed.
STEP 7: Close the insulator.
STEP 8: Insert the plug into the Shuttle and the socket.

Track Assembly

Assemble the track and install the brackets.
Fix the track onto the brackets without attaching the drapery yet.
Position the master carrier(s) into a half-open position.
Attach the motor to the track securely.

Limits Resetting and Setting

Resetting Limits:

Ensure curtains or master carriers are in the open position.
Press the configuration button on the bottom of the Shuttle as instructed to reset limits.

Setting Limits and Motor Direction:

The minimal automatic adjustment is 3 cm (1.2″).
The first movement after resetting limits should always be towards the close position.
If not satisfied with the end position setting, reset following the configuration table.

Configuration Settings
Use a pin to change settings in the configuration menu. Follow the instructions based on LED indicators for different settings.

FAQ

How do I reset limits for curtain opening and closing?
To reset limits, ensure curtains or master carriers are open, then press the configuration button on the Shuttle as directed in the manual.
How can I adjust the speed of the motor?
To adjust motor speed, follow the specific instructions provided based on LED indicators and button presses.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION FOREST INSULATOR SERVICE KIT

In case a control wire (RJ45) is used on port 1 or 2 of the Shuttle -> fix an additional insulator to this control cable in a similar way. Additional insulator(s) can be requested at: info@forestgroup.com.

Installing the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

Assemble the track
Install the brackets and fix the track onto the brackets
Do not attach the drapery yet. Attach the drapery only after the end positions have been set.
- position the master carrier(s) into half-open position
Attach the motor to the track
Shuttle® L Z-Wave (EU, ANZ, IN):
Connect the AC plug (100-240V~) to the power socket of Shuttle L
Shuttle® S / M Z-Wave (USA):
Connect the 24V plug into the socket of the Shuttle S and connect the AC plug to the wall socket.
(Re)setting the end limits of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave
RESETTING LIMITS:
When there are issues regarding opening and closing of the curtains, the limits can be reset.

Before starting make sure:

The curtains or master carrier(s) are in the open position.
Press the configuration button on the bottom of the Shuttle 4 times and hold it down the 5th time for 4 seconds, led blinks 3 times and turns OFF.

SETTING LIMITS AND MOTOR DIRECTION:
Before starting make sure:

The positions are reset (see resetting limits)
The curtains or master carrier(s) are in the open position.
Give the master carrier(s) a little push toward the close position. The Shuttle starts to move towards the close position, when the closed position is reached the master carrier(s) automatically returns to the open position.**
When the master carrier reaches its open position there is a 10-second timeframe to adjust the stack back, move the master carrier to the desired open position, and wait till the LED on the bottom of the Shuttle turns off.

Stack back: The minimal automatic adjustment is 3 cm (1.2”). The first movement after resetting the limits always needs to be towards the close position.

If you are not satisfied with the end position setting you can reset and reset the end positions. For resetting, see the configuration table on page 5 and continue from step ⑥.

Advanced configuration

Advanced configuration of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

Bottom view of the Shuttle

Use a pin to change settings in the configuration menu. Choose the setting you want to change (table below) and press the button that many times (corresponding with the setting).

Confirm the desired setting by pressing the button for 4 seconds until the LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF. These settings can also be done when finishing the installation.

Speed:

The standard speed is 14cm/s. The fast speed is 17cm/s.
Press the configuration button 2 times and hold it down the 3rd time for 4 seconds until the LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF.

Including/Excluding Shuttle® S/M/L Z-Wave to a Z-Wave network:

Activate the inclusion mode on your main Z-Wave controller (see manual controller). Press the configuration button on the Shuttle 3 times and hold it down the 4th time for 4 seconds. The LED starts to blink for 10 seconds.
The Shuttle Z-Wave motor will be detected by the Z-Wave controller and included in the Z-Wave network.

Forced Z-Wave exclusion (Device reset locally):

This way of excluding is less preferred.
Use this procedure only when the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.
Press the configuration button on the Shuttle 25 times and hold it down the 26th time for 4 seconds. LED 2 blinks and LED 3 turns on for 5 seconds.

Resetting end limits:
Press the configuration button 4x and hold it down the 5th time for 4 seconds. The LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF.

Dry contact inputs:

Make sure the input is free of voltage!
The standard input is pulse contact. To set it to a continuous or single switch, press the button 6 or 7 times respectively. To confirm, press the button once more for 4 seconds until the LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF. See page 7 for a detailed explanation.

Touch Impulse:
The Shuttle recognizes when the curtain is pulled by hand to open or close. When the curtain is pulled the Shuttle will open or close the curtain all the way. The default sensitivity is high. Touch Impulse can be set to be less sensitive or turned off, with 9 or 10 presses respectively. To confirm, press the button once more for 4 seconds until the LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF.

IR channel setting:

The IR receiver can only be connected to port 1.
For infrared control, an IR remote and an IR receiver is required. Standard the Shuttle is set to channel 1 and ‘ALL’. To change to channels 2, 3, 4, or 5, press resp. 12x, 13x, 14x, or 15x buttons and confirm by pressing the button once more for 4 seconds until the led blinks 3 times and turns OFF.
Place the eye of the receiver cord given the IR remote.
If necessary, change the IR channel as shown.

Factory default:
To reset all settings, press the configuration button 16x and hold it down the 17th time for 4 seconds, the LED blinks 3 times and turns OFF.

Dry Contact Input

Dry Contact input of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

MANUAL SWITCH CONNECTED TO DRY CONTACT INPUTS
A manual switch or a relay output of a Home Automation System can be connected to the Shuttle. Be sure the switch/relay is potentially free. Use pins 1, 3, and 8 of PORT1 or PORT2.

OPEN: when pin 1 is connected to pin 3 (COMMON) the Shuttle will open the curtain.
CLOSE: when pin 8 is connected to pin 3 (COMMON) the Shuttle will close the curtain.
STOP: when pin 1 and 8 are connected to pin 3 (COMMON) the Shuttle will stop moving the curtain.

Different modes can be set:

Pulse: when short contact is made the curtain will open or close fully (default setting)
Continuous: the curtain will move as long as the contact is made (mostly used for Home Automation Systems)
Single button switch (doorbell principle): either one of the four inputs will act as follows: open → stop → close → stop → open → stop → close → stop etc.

To change input settings.

Advanced Z-Wave configuration

Advanced Z-Wave configuration of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

Z-Wave Plus: Yes
Z+ Plus Role type: ROLE_TYPE_SLAVE_ALWAYS_ON
Z+ Device type: WINDOW_COVERING_POSITION_ENDPOINT_AWARE
Basic type: BASIC_TYPE_ROUTING_SLAVE
Generic type: GENERIC_TYPE_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL
Specific type: SPECIFIC_TYPE_CLASS_C_MOTOR_CONTROL
Listening: TRUE
Z-Wave Lib: 6.51.10

Supporting command classes

class: 0x5E COMMAND_CLASS_ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
class: 0x85 COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_V2
class: 0x59 COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO
class: 0x25 COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_BINARY
class: 0x26 COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_V3
class: 0x86 COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION_V2
class: 0x72 COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2
class: 0x5A COMMAND_CLASS_DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY
class: 0x27 COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_ALL
class: 0x73 COMMAND_CLASS_POWERLEVEL
class: 0x7A COMMAND_CLASS_FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V2

Routing slave
This Z-Wave product will be used as a slave. Slave nodes are nodes in a Z-Wave network that receive commands and perform actions based on the command. A routing slave can route Z-Wave messages to other nodes in the network.

Always on slave

The Z-Wave plus role type of this routing slave product is ‘slave always on’.
That means that this device is always awake and does not go to sleep mode because it is an AC-powered device. It is always available for communication with a controller.
This device can also act as a wireless repeater to forward commands to another device in the Z-Wave network to expand the range of the network. This function works for every Z-Wave device from any manufacturer when included in the same Z-Wave network. Unlike a normal slave, a routing slave can store several static routes which he uses to send a routed RF frame to another node.

Include initiator
The include initiator is used when Primary and Inclusion Controllers include nodes in the network. When both the included initiators have been activated simultaneously the new node will be included to the network ( if the node was not included previously)

Exclude initiator
The exclude initiator is used by Primary Controllers to exclude nodes from the network. When the exclude initiator and a slave initiator are activated simultaneously, it will result in the slave being excluded from the network (and reset to Node ID zero). Even if the slave was not part of the network it will still be reset by this action.

Z-Wave compatibility
Because this is a Z-Wave device, it means it can cooperate with other Z-Wave devices of other manufacturers. It can co-exist in a Z-Wave network existing with products from other manufacturers.

Hops & retries
The Z-Wave range has a range of up to 40 meters in line of sight. This signal is not limited to the 40-meter range due to routing the Z-Wave message to other nodes in the network. This way the range of the Z-Wave network can be expanded to 160 meters indoors (limit of 4 hops).

COMMAND_CLASS_ZWAVEPLUS_INFO_V2
With the Z-Wave plus info get command you can request the Z-Wave plus information of the Shuttle LZ. The information contains

Role Type: Always On Slave
Node Type: Z-Wave Plus Node
Installer Icon: Window Covering Endpoint Aware
This will be shown on a GUI as the following icon:
Installer Icon: Window Covering Endpoint Aware
This will be shown on a GUI as the following icon:

0x20 COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC
The basic command class has a supporting role.

The supporting role of the basic command class is mapped to the switch multilevel command class.
Where
- 0x00 is fully closed
- 0x01 – 0x63 is a curtain rail position.
However, there is one exception compared to the switch multilevel command class.
- 0xFF is always fully open (regardless of the current position or last known active state)

COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_V2

The Association Command Class is used to associate other devices with the Shuttle LZ.
The Shuttle LZ only has 1 supported association group. This group holds the lifeline to the controller according to Z-Wave Plus standards.

Group 1: lifeline
Maximum supported nodes per group: 1

The node associated with this group will receive an unsolicited SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_REPORT frame every time the position of the curtain rail is changed, where the value represents the (changed) position.
It is most likely that a controller or screen is associated with this group to (unsolicited) report any changes to the curtain rail position.

Specific group report
Because there is only an association group the reported group with this command is always group 1.

COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_GRP_INFO
The Shuttle LZ supports only 1 association group.

Group 1 Name:

Size: 8
Name: ‘Lifeline’

Group 1 Info

Mode: 0
Profile: 0x0001
- Main profile: General (0x00)
- Sub profile: Lifeline (0x01)
Event Code: 0

Group 1 command list

List length: 1
COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL

NOTE: All other groups report a list length of 0.

COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_BINARY
The Switch Binary command class can be used to turn the Shuttle LZ fully open or fully closed.

Value:

0x00: Close
0xFF: Open

COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_V3
The switch multilevel set command class is used to set the light to a preferred position.

Values 0 – 99 (%) are used to set the position
The switch multilevel start level change command is used to start opening/closing the curtain.
This level change is stopped when
- Stop multilevel start level command is received
- The curtain reached an end position (fully open or fully closed)

Supported Report
Because of version 3 of this command class the Shuttle LZ responds with the following types.

Primary Switch Type: 0x03
- 0xFF is Open
- 0x00 is Closed
Secondary Switch Type: 0x00 (NOT SUPPORTED)

NOTE 1:
Due to the limitations of this type of multilevel, a curtain rail the Duration byte of the SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_SET and SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_START_LEVEL_CHANGE command is used as a timeout offset to start the changed position

Example 1:

Curtain rail has a position of 50%
Shuttle LZ receives the SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_SET command with a value of 80% and a duration of 0 seconds.
The curtain rail is directly moved to position 80%

Example 2:

Curtain rail has a position of 50%
Shuttle LZ receives the SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_SET command with a value of 20% and a duration of 10 seconds.
The curtain rail is moved to position 20% after 10 seconds.

NOTE 2:
Due to the limitations of this type of multilevel, a curtain rail the Start Level byte of the SWITCH_MULTILEVEL_START_LEVEL_CHANGE command is ignored in all cases.

COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION_V2

This command class is used to obtain information about the Shuttle LZ. The Z-Wave library type, the Z-Wave protocol version and the application version will be reported.
Because this product supports version 2 it reports the additional information: hardware version and number of firmware targets.

COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_V2

This will report information about the manufacturer. This product will contain the manufacturer ID of Forest Group NL.
The manufacturer ID of Forest Group NL is 0x0207, and the ID of this product is 39.
Because version 2 is supported this command class can also be used to request the serial number of the device with the DEVICE_SPECIFIC_GET command.

COMMAND_CLASS_DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY
When the product is excluded manually the DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_NOTIFICATION command is sent to the node associated with the lifeline association group.

COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_ALL
The Shuttle LZ supports switch-all functionality and therefore can be included in a switch-all broadcast.

If Shuttle LZ is configured to switch all modes:

0x00: is excluded from all switch on/off functionality.
0x01: is excluded from the all-on but not the all-off.
0x02: is excluded from the all-off but not the all-on.
0xFF: All on and all off are both included.

COMMAND_CLASS_POWERLEVEL

The Power level Command Class defines the RF transmitting power. This command is used to test the connectivity of a network.
This command class makes it possible for supporting controllers to SET/GET the RF transmitting power level of a node and test specific links between nodes in the network.

COMMAND_CLASS_FIRMWARE_UPDATE_MD_V2

The Shuttle LZ supports OTA (Over-The-Air) update.
This means that it is possible to update your firmware using Z-Wave. To accomplish this a capable controller is needed.

Technical specification

Technical specification of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

Region

| Frequency| Shuttle® S Z| Shuttle® M Z|

Shuttle® L Z

---|---|---|---|---
EU| 868.4MHz| N/A| 5232000004| 5232000002
US| 908 4MH| 5232000005| 5232000006| N/A
ANZ| 921.4MHz| N/A| 5232000008 (no stock)| 5232000007
N| 865.2MHz:| N/A| 5232000010 (no stock)| 5232000009
Voltage Shuttle®:| | 24V DC| 24V DC| 100 240V~ 50 60Hz 0.8A
Max. power:| | 40W| 72W| 40W
Torque:| | 0Nm| 1.5Nm| 0Nm
Speed 1:| | 14 cm/s| 14cm/s| 14 cm/s
Speed 2:| | 17 cm/s| 17cm/s| 17 cm/s
Max. curtain weight:| 40kg (straight track)| 70kg (straight track)| 40kg (straight track)
Length:| 20cm (7.9”)| 25 (10”)| 28cm (11”)
Net. weight motor| 700 gr.| 980gr.| 930 gr.
Protection degree:| P20| P20| P20
Max running time| | |
(in one direction)| 240 sec| 240 sec| 240 sec
Sound level| < 40dB| 40dB| < 40dB
Ambient temperature:| 0 40⁰C (32 104⁰F)| 0 40⁰C (32 104⁰F)| 0 40⁰C (32 104⁰F)
Relative humidity:| 10 80%| 10 80%| 10 80%
Maximum useable altitude| | |
above sea level| 2000m (6561ft.)| 2000m (6561ft.)| 2000m (6561ft.)
Certification & Marking:| CE| CE| CE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION POWER SUPPLY:

Shuttle® S:/Shuttle® M Receiver:

Model: ZDA240150 ZF120A-2403000
Voltage input: 100 – 240V~ 50 – 60Hz 0.8A 100 – 240V~ 50 – 60Hz 1.2A
Voltage output: 24V DC 24V DC
Insulation class: II II
Certification & Marking: CE, cULus, FCC, CCC CE, cULus, FCC, CCC

When using any other or a central power supply, each Shuttle® S needs to be fused using a 2.5A slow fuse. Each Shuttle®M Receiver needs to be fused using a 4A slow fuse.

Country/Region of the FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

EU 868.4MHz Europe (CEPT), China, Malaysia, UAE
US 908.4MHz USA, Canada, Brazil
ANZ 921.4MHz Australia, New Zealand
IN 865.2MHz India

Sizes and dimensions

Sizes and dimensions of the track and FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-Wave

CONTACT & SUPPORT

FAQ and more technical support

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREST FMS MOTORISED TRACK SYSTEM WITH FOREST SHUTTLE® S/M/L Z-WAVE MOTOR

Ensure the tracks and motors have been installed according to the product manual, and have at all times been protected from dust and humidity, before and after installation, before and after the project handover. The motors must be connected to a 230V main at all times; power to the motor may not be cut via the building management system or hotel room key card slot. If this is the case, the warranty will not be valid.
Curtains made up with the Forest Easyfold® system must have been manufactured in such a way that the top heading doesn’t slide against the track profile itself, which would act as a brake and increase friction and strain the motor.
The motorized systems should be inspected by housekeeping services regularly, at least once every 3 months, to ensure a smooth operation of the curtains. A full operating cycle of opening/closing/opening is sufficient for this.
The Forest® motorized track systems require an annual re-lubrication with the patented Forest® dry lubricant spray, article 5109010000. Do not use a different type of lubricant like WD-40 or grease, as these react with the factory-applied lubricant. Apply the lubricant spray on the inside of the track profile, with the curtains fully opened. After lubrication, wait a few minutes for the lubricant to settle, then initiate a complete cycle, by closing and opening the curtains fully. Repeat this procedure on an annual basis. No further maintenance procedures are required.
Follow the instructions in this document to ensure the safe operation of the Forest Shuttle S/M/L. Keep this document close to the product at all times. Use the product only as intended. This product is not suitable for use in humid spaces such as bathrooms or outdoors. For the Forest Shuttle S/M/L Receiver to function correctly and safely, the complete curtain track system must be assembled with original & undamaged parts and devices of Forest Group Nederland B.V.
This product is not suitable for use by children, it is not a toy. Keep (the remote control) out of the reach of children at all times. Frequently examine the installation for imbalance and signs of wear or damage.
In the case of ESD pulse (static discharge), when a person touches the Shuttle motor, the motor might stop working. When this happens, disconnect and connect the power plug, and the motor will work as normal again.
Forest Group does not assume liability for resulting damages to persons, animals, and/or property, defects, labor on location, service calls, reinstallation, or expenses involved in shipping, packing, or returning goods if the product has been abused/modified in any way or damaged by improper use or failure to observe these operating instructions. In such a situation, the right to any form of warranty, service, and reimbursement of expenses shall cease.

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