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WaveLinx Control of Somfy® Shading
Application Note
WaveLinx
WaveLinx Universal Dimming Switchpack
Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface
Model WSP-CA-010 is not supported in this application.
WaveLinx Control of Somfy Shading
Overview
Controllable shading solutions are becoming more common as commercial buildings are designed or retrofitted for increased efficiency
and comfort. Shading solutions may provide energy savings by reducing heating and cooling costs associated with solar gain. They may
also improve occupant satisfaction and productivity by allowing occupants to adjust shades in their workspace to reduce glare.
Cooper Lighting’s WaveLinx Wireless Connected Lighting System offers a comprehensive control solution when interfaced with Somfy
Shading. Automatically control Somfy Shading using WaveLinx schedules and occupancy sensing, or manually control shading from
WaveLinx Wallstations and Touchscreens.
This application note outlines:
• How WaveLinx connects to the Somfy Shading system and how the connection works
• How to perform the initial WaveLinx setup for Somfy Shade control
• How to determine the control strategy, add shade control to scenes, or control shading using zone commands
• How to add scene or zone commands to WaveLinx Wallstation buttons
• Special considerations with the use of raise/lower buttons
• How to add or remove shade control from occupancy sensor response and time schedules
• Application examples: Private Office, Conference Room, Open Office
How does WaveLinx connect to the Somfy Shading system?
The WaveLinx Wireless Connected Lighting System uses a WaveLinx Universal Dimming Switchpack to connect to a Somfy SDN 0-10V
Interface which in turn connects to the Somfy Digital Network™ (SDN).
Supported Models
• WSP-MV-010
• WSP-UV-010
• WSP-UV-010-EM
• The Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface does not require programming. It passes the received signal to all shade motors on the connected SDN
Data Bus. All connected motors operate as one group (maximum 20 SDN tubular motors or 45 SDN Bus Power Units).
• If more than one shade control group is required, the shading components for each group must connect to a unique SDN Data Bus.
Each SDN Data Bus must have its own SDN 0-10V Interface and WaveLinx Switchpack.
• The WaveLinx Switchpack is powered from a branch circuit. Refer to the installation instructions for the WaveLinx Switchpack model
being used for the supported voltage range for that product.
Supported Models
• 1860333
• 1870489
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Model: 1860333 Default Operation
Model: 1870489 Default Operation
Expected
Optimal
Expected
Optimal
Fully Opened
Below .8V
3000K
Fully Opened
Below .85V
3000K
11% Closed
0.9 - 1.8V
3200K
10% Closed
0.9 - 1.4V
3200K
22% Closed
1.9 – 2.8V
3400K
20% Closed
1.5 – 2.3V
3400K
33% Closed
2.9 – 3.8V
3600K
30% Closed
2.4 – 3.3V
3600K
44% Closed
3.9 – 4.8V
3800K
40% Closed
3.4 – 4.3V
3800K
55% Closed
4.9 – 5.8V
4000K
50% Closed
4.4 – 5.2V
4000K
66% Closed
5.9 – 6.8V
4200K
60% Closed
5.4 – 6.2V
4200K
77% Closed
6.9 – 7.8V
4400K
70% Closed
6.3 – 7.1V
4300K
88% Closed
7.9 – 8.8V
4600K
80% Closed
7.2 – 8.1V
4500K
Fully Closed
Above 8.9V
5000K
90% Closed
8.2 – 8.7V
4700K
Fully Closed
Above 8.7V
5000K
• The WaveLinx Switchpack’s switched wire lead (red wire) is not used and should be safely capped.
• The WaveLinx Switchpack’s purple and gray wiring leads connect to the Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface 0-10V IN terminal block. Observe
polarity (18AWG, maximum 100 feet).
• The Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface requires +24V power from a Somfy provided power supply and connection to the Somfy SDN Network,
typically through a Somfy Data Hub.
How does the connection between the WaveLinx Switchpack and the Somfy Interface operate?
Somfy shade motors connected to the SDN network will change shade position based on the voltage on the SDN 0-10V Interface’s 0-10V
IN terminal. By raising and lowering the WaveLinx Switchpack’s 0-10V signal, the SDN 0-10V Interface will command shading to go to the
position associated with the voltage seen on its 0-10V IN terminal.
There are two currently supported models of Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface. The SDN 0-10V Interface model number should be printed on
the top panel. The WaveLinx Switchpack will be programmed to operate in a White Tuning zone. Use the charts below to determine the
optimal WaveLinx Kelvin level to use in the WaveLinx Mobile Application to achieve the required shade position.
Shade Position
1
Voltage Range
WaveLinx Level2
Shade Position1
Voltage Range
WaveLinx Level2
1
The shade position shown is the default operation of the Somfy 0-10V Interface. The Interface has an onboard reverse button. If pressed for 1 second, the shade
position behavior is reversed. See the next page for further details on the behavior from reverse button use.
2
For optimal operation, the WaveLinx Switchpack should be set for white tuning operation and be assigned to a white tuning zone with the supported Kelvin range of
3000K to 5000K. This allows for proper operation of shading. The level shown may not account for site-specific installation factors. If level shown does not trigger the
desired shade position, adjust in 100K increments until the shade responds as desired.
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Recommendation: Avoid the use of the reverse button. If the SDN 0-10V Interface
will
Switchpacks in
Tap ‘+ Add Zone’
Tap ‘Save’
Tap flashlight icon to
Select the area
SDN 0-10V Interface Reverse Button
operation is reversed, the shade position shown in the default operation table
change. In the shade position column, substitute the word “Closed” for “Opened”
and “Opened” for “Closed” to determine reversed operation.
Press and hold the reverse button for 1 second, to place in reverse operation or
to return reverse operation back to default mode.
Initial WaveLinx Setup for Somfy Shade Control
This document assumes that all Somfy components have been installed and are operational and that shade lower and upper end limits
have been set. Refer to Somfy installation guides for how to perform these functions before proceeding with the WaveLinx setup.
For best results and optimal operation in the WaveLinx system, the WaveLinx Switchpack will be set for a white tuning type and assigned
to a white tuning zone. The white tuning zone type will allow shading to:
• Automatically be excluded from daylight sensor control and demand response.
• Ignore wallstation raise and lower commands that are programmed to command ‘ALL’ or ‘AFFECTED’ zones, preventing the shading
from changing position when lighting intensity is adjusted.
This section discusses the steps to perform the required setup of the WaveLinx Switchpack connected to the Somfy 0-10V Interface. It is
assumed that other WaveLinx devices have already been paired and assigned to areas/zones as described in the WaveLinx User Guide.
1. Pair the WaveLinx Switchpack with the Wireless Area Controller per the instructions in the WaveLinx User Guide. Once paired, the
Switchpack should show as a device in the Construction Area and will appear as a Relay Switch Pack in the ‘Unassigned Devices’ list.
2. In the WaveLinx Mobile App, open the area created for the space. Tap ‘+ Add Zone’ to create a new zone. Set the following
parameters and then tap ‘Save’.
o Name: Add an easy to recognize name for the shade control zone
o Zone Type: White Tuning
o Minimum Level: 3000K
o Maximum Level: 5000K
3. Next, identify the WaveLinx Switchpack that is connected to the shade control interface. In the ‘Unassigned Devices’ section, expand
the ‘Relay Switch Pack’ category. Tap the flashlight icon ‘ ‘ to place a Switchpack into identification mode. In identification mode,
the controlling Switchpack should cause connected shading to wiggle, shifting slightly up and down for 15 seconds. If the expected
shading does not respond, continue this process with remaining Switchpacks until the controlling Switchpack is found.
Set zone parameters :
• Name the zon e
• Type: White T uning
• Minimum: 3000K
• Maximum: 5000K
place Switchpack in
identification mode.
‘Unassigned Devices’
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Select Switchpack
Tap ‘+ Add’
Select the area
Select the AREA not
Tap the device to
Tap to edit the name
Maximum: 5000K
‘Save’ changes
Tap to ‘Change Type’
4. Manually select the Switchpack (make sure it is the only device selected) and then tap the ‘+’ icon or ‘+ Add’ option. When prompted,
select to add the device to the AREA (not the shading zone). Locate the assigned Switchpack in the ‘Devices in Area’ section, and
then tap the device to open it.
the shade control zone
5. (Optional) Tap ‘ Edit’ and add an easy to recognize name for the shade control zone. Save the name.
6. (Required) Tap ‘Change Type’ and set the following parameters, saving when completed:
o Type: Tunable White
o Minimum Level: 3000K
o Maximum Level: 5000K
Set parameters:
• Type: Tunable White
• Minimum: 3000K
•
open it
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Tap shade
Tap ‘+’ to add the
Set level to 5000K
Set level to 3000K
7. Tap the previously created shade control zone. The Switchpack should show as an available device in ‘Devices in Area’. Tap on the
‘+’ icon to move the Switchpack to ‘Device in Zone’.
control zone
Switchpack to the zone
8. Once the device is assigned, test the shade operation by using the zone adjust bar.
o Move the adjustment bar to 5000K. The shade should move to the Fully Closed position.
o Move the adjustment bar to 3000K. The shade should move to the Fully Opened position.
Shade should close
Shade should open
Proceed with programming the shade control strategy.
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Navigate to ‘Scenes’
Make sure shade
Set the shade
Open scene for editi ng
Determining the Control Strategy
The most common control commands issued in the WaveLinx system are scene commands and zone commands.
• Scene commands are used to recall a pre-defined set of light levels in the space. Scenes typically include light levels for multiple zones
in the area.
• Zone commands are used to control a specific zone within an area. Zone commands can be sent to issue a specific level or to raise
and lower the light level.
When implementing these commands with shade control, first determine whether shading needs to operate with lighting as part of a
scene, or, if shading needs to operate separate from lighting using zone commands. Both scene commands and zone commands can be
issued by wallstations, occupancy sensors and time schedules making it easy to apply the strategy once it is determined.
Adding Shade Control to Scenes
For simple control strategies, lighting intensity and shade control can be combined into scenes for easy recall. For instance, in a
conference room, the presentation scene might dim the lighting and close the shades while other lighting scenes return the shades to
some variation of the open position.
For a scene that requires both lighting and shading response, edit the scene. Make certain that the shade zone is included in the scene
(checked). Program the required light levels and add the shade zone’s level for the desired shade position. Refer to the shade position
chart on page 2 for the optimal WaveLinx level.
zone is ‘checked’
position level
Repeat this process for all scenes that require a shading response.
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Navigate to ‘Scenes’
Make sure shade
Open scene for editi ng
Enter the level for t he
Removing Shade Control from Scenes
For sites controlling light intensity separately from shading by using separate controls, the shade control zone should be ignored from all
scenes. For a mixed strategy where some scenes should cause shade response while others should not, the shade control zone can be
ignored from selected scenes.
To ignore the shade zone from a scene, open the scene for editing, and make sure that the shade zone is unchecked (ignored).
zone is ‘unchecked’
Repeat this process for all scenes that should not cause a shading response.
Control Shading Using Zone Commands
To command shading separately from lighting, use a zone level command. When sending a zone level command to a shade control zone,
enter the Kelvin level for the desired shade position. Refer to the shade position chart on page 2 for the optimal WaveLinx level.
desired shade posit ion
Adding Scene or Zone Commands to WaveLinx Wallstation Buttons
A wallstation button can be programmed to issue commands to scenes or zones as well as other specialized functions.
If using scene-based lighting and shade control strategies, once the scene is programmed, set the wallstation button to issue the desired
scene command.
If separately controlling the shading, program the wallstation button to issue a zone level command to the shade control zone, selecting
the appropriate Kelvin level for the desired shade position. Each button on the wallstation can be programmed for a different level to
allow for transition to other shade positions.
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Tap a button to configur e
Scene strategy:
• Action: Select Sc ene
• Area: Choose a rea
• Scene: Choose th e scene
Zone strategy:
• Action: Zone Le vel
• Area: Choose a rea
• Zone: Select s hade control zone
• Level: Ent er level corresponding
to shade position
Using Raise/Lower Buttons
Shade control zones will automatically be excluded from raise and lower button control that is intended to adjust the lighting intensity,
preventing raise and lower buttons from inadvertently adjusting shading when adjusting light levels. In the WaveLinx system, White
Tuning zones are automatically excluded from raise or lower commands issued to ‘ALL’ or ‘AFFECTED’ zones in an area.
If a separate control station is being used for shade control, it is possible to use a raise or lower button to issue a command specifically
to the shade control zone. When the zone is directly commanded to raise or lower, the white tuning zone type will respond.
IMPORTANT: If setting up raise or lower buttons for shade response, the default Somfy Interface functionality is reverse from WaveLinx
operation. To counter this program the buttons as indicated:
• Lower button: RAISE LEVEL
• Raise button: LOWER LEVEL
3
Raise/Lower buttons to adjust shading may not stop the shade when the occupant’s finger is removed as the shade may be still in
transition between positions. The shade will stop once the position has been executed based on the voltage seen on the 0-10V Input.
3
Alternately, reverse the Somfy default operation using the onboard reverse button. See the details on page 3.
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Program the lower button
• Action: RAISE LEVEL
• Area: Choose a rea
• Zone: Select s hade control zone
Program the raise button
• Action: LOWER LEVEL
• Area: Choose a rea
• Zone: Select s hade control zone
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Edit occupancy set
Make sure the shade contr ol zone is
Edit occupancy set
Make sure to add shade control zone
Adding/Removing Shade Control from Occupancy Sensor Response
Occupancy sensors typically issue scene-based commands. When determining control strategy, it is important to consider what effect, if
any, occupancy status should have on the shade position.
If occupancy sensors should have no result on the shade position, make sure that the shade control zone is not assigned to the
occupancy set.
not assigned to the occ upancy set.
Some sites may want shading to respond to occupancy actions. For instance, the shades could open to the fully open position when the
space becomes unoccupied. There may be enough daylight present the next time the space is used to leave lighting off or to reduce the
level of electric lighting needed, maximizing energy savings.
If occupancy sensor actions should move the shade position:
First, make certain that the shade control zone is assigned to the occupancy set.
to assigned occupancy set zones
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Edit occupancy set
Enter level corresp onding
Make sure to ignore ( uncheck) the shade
Make sure to include s hade control in
From menu, select
Select and event
Edit the event
Enable the event
Add an action
Define the time and
Define the action to issue
Then, program the shade control zone level into the scene that is being used for the appropriate occupied and/or unoccupied action. If
only one of the actions triggers the shade response, make certain to ignore the shade control from the other action’s scene.
any necessary occupa ncy set scenes
control zone in occupanc y action scenes
that should not cause s hade response.
(In this example, Scene 3)
to desired shade position
Adding Shade Control from Time Schedules
Schedule events can be added to meet applications that require the shade position to adjust automatically based on time-of-day. For
instance, shades may be commanded to lower during specific hours to reduce glare and may be commanded to open at other times to
maximize daylighting.
Schedule events can issue:
• a scene command to the area to adjust both the lighting intensity and shade position
• a zone level command to move the shade position
From the menu, select the ‘Schedule’ option. Select a schedule event and then edit the event to choose the time and days of the week the
event will occur. Enable the event and then add an action to issue the desired scene or zone level command.
‘Schedule’
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days of week
the scene or zone level
corresponding to desired
shade position
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Qty
Catalog#
Description
1
WAC-POE
Wireless Area Co ntroller
1
W4S-RL-W
4 Small button scene wallstations w/raise-lower
1
W6S-W
6 Small button wallstation (for shade control)
1
CUST-ENGRV-6BTNS-W
Custom engraving for 6 small button wallstation
1
WSP-UV-010
WaveLinx Universal Dimming Switchpack
1
WR-20
Wireless Receptacle (optional)
2
22CZ2-44-UNV-L835-CD1-WAA-U
Cruze 2X2 with WaveLinx Integrated Sensor
Description
• Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface
• Somfy Shades
• SDN Data Hub or other Somfy device to connect the SDN 0-10V Interface and Somfy Shades to the Somfy Digital
Refer to Somfy for exact equipment and devices required.
Private Office Example
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
LIGHTING
- CONTINUOUS DIMMING
STANDARD CONTROLS
- AUTOMATIC ON TO 50%
- OPTIONAL VACANCY MODE
- PLUG LOAD TURNS ON WITH OCCUPANCY
- AUTOMATIC OFF OF LIGHTING AND PLUG LOAD ON VACANCY
- CLOSED LOOP DAYLIGHTING (OPTIONAL)
CONTROL DEVICES
- LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROL
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE (OPTIONAL)
- SHADE CONTROL
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE (OPTIONAL)
WaveLinx Bill of Materials
(optional for shade control wallstation)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- AUTOMATIC DEMAND RESPONSE AVAILABLE FROM WIRELESS AREA
CONTROLLER
- SCHEDULING OF PARTIAL OFF LIGHT LEVELS AND TIMES FROM
WIRELESS AREA CONTROLLER
- UL924 EMERGENCY CONTROL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE VIA
LUMINAIRE BATTERY BACKUP OR LUMINAIRE INTEGRATED UL924
TRANSFER SWITCH IF USING CENTRALIZED EMERGENCY SOURCE
(WIRING AND BILL OF MATERIAL MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THAT
SHOWN)
Somfy Components
Network.
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Qty
Catalog#
Description
1
WAC-POE
Wireless Area Co ntroller
1
W4S-RL-W
4 Small button scene wallstations w/raise-lower
1
W6S-W
6 Small button wallstation (for shade control)
1
CUST-ENGRV-6BTNS-W
Custom engraving for 6 small button wallstation
1
WSP-UV-010
WaveLinx Universal Dimming Switchpack
1
WTA
WaveLinx Tilemount Sensor Kit
1
WR-20
Wireless Receptacle (optional)
1
SQ4-F-050U/125D-835-1D-UNV-STD-WAA-
Continua SQ4 Suspended with WaveLinx Integrated Sensor
6
LDS4B20D010-EU4B102035
Portfolio LDS4B with 0-10V d imming
Description
• Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface
• Somfy Shades
• SDN Data Hub or other Somfy device to connect the SDN 0-10V Interface and Somfy Shades to the Somfy Digital
Refer to Somfy for exact equipment and devices required.
Conference Room Example
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
LIGHTING
- CONTINUOUS DIMMING
STANDARD CONTROLS
- AUTOMATIC ON TO 50%
- OPTIONAL VACANCY MODE
- PLUG LOAD TURNS ON WITH OCCUPANCY
- AUTOMATIC OFF OF LIGHTING AND PLUG LOAD ON VACANCY
- CLOSED LOOP DAYLIGHTING (OPTIONAL)
CONTROL DEVICES
- LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROL
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION
- OPTION TO CONTROL SHADES AS PART OF LIGHTING SCENE
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE (OPTIONAL)
- SHADE CONTROL
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION
- OPTION TO CONTROL SHADES SEPARATELY WITH ZONE
WaveLinx Bill of Materials
(optional for shade control wallstation)
W-AC48-T1-8
COMMANDS
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE (OPTIONAL)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- AUTOMATIC DEMAND RESPONSE AVAILABLE FROM WIRELESS AREA
CONTROLLER
- SCHEDULING OF PARTIAL OFF LIGHT LEVELS AND TIMES FROM
WIRELESS AREA CONTROLLER
- UL924 EMERGENCY CONTROL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE VIA
LUMINAIRE BATTERY BACKUP OR LUMINAIRE INTEGRATED UL924
TRANSFER SWITCH IF USING CENTRALIZED EMERGENCY SOURCE
(WIRING AND BILL OF MATERIAL MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THAT
SHOWN)
Somfy Components
Network.
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Cooper Lighting Solutions
1121 Highway 74 South
Peachtree City, GA 30269
P: 770
www.cooperlighting.com
For service or technical assistance:
1-800-553-3879
© 2021 Cooper Lighting Solutions
All Rights Reserved.
Product availability, specifications, and
compliances are subject to change
without notice.
Canada Sales
5925 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 1B8
P: 905
F: 905-501-3172
Qty
Catalog#
Description
1
WAC-POE
Wireless Area Co ntroller
2
W4S-RL-W
4 Small button scene wallstations w/raise-lower
2
W6S-W
6 Small button wallstation (optional for shade control)
2
CUST-ENGRV-6BTNS-W
Custom engraving for 6 small button wallstation
1
WSP-UV-010
WaveLinx Universal Dimming Switchpack
24
24CZ2-45-UNV-L835-CD1-WAA-U
Cruze 2X4 with WaveLinx Integrated Sensor
2
WR-20
Wireless Receptacle (optional)
Description
• Somfy SDN 0-10V Interface
• Somfy Shades
• SDN Data Hub or other Somfy device to connect the SDN 0-10V Interface and Somfy Shades to the Somfy Digital
Refer to Somfy for exact equipment and devices required.
Open Office Example
SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
LIGHTING
- CONTINUOUS DIMMING
STANDARD CONTROLS
- AUTOMATIC ON TO 50%
- OPTIONAL VACANCY MODE
- PLUG LOAD TURNS ON WITH OCCUPANCY
- AUTOMATIC OFF OF LIGHTING AND PLUG LOAD ON VACANCY
- CLOSED LOOP DAYLIGHTING (OPTIONAL)
CONTROL DEVICES
- LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROL
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION
WaveLinx Bill of Materials
(optional for shade control wallstation)
Somfy Components
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE (OPTIONAL)
- SHADE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC VIA WAVELINX SCHEDULE
MANUAL VIA WAVELINX WALLSTATION (OPTIONAL)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- AUTOMATIC DEMAND RESPONSE AVAILABLE FROM WIRELESS AREA
CONTROLLER
- SCHEDULING OF PARTIAL OFF LIGHT LEVELS AND TIMES FROM
WIRELESS AREA CONTROLLER
- UL924 EMERGENCY CONTROL CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE VIA
LUMINAIRE BATTERY BACKUP OR LUMINAIRE INTEGRATED UL924
TRANSFER SWITCH IF USING CENTRALIZED EMERGENCY SOURCE
(WIRING AND BILL OF MATERIAL MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM THAT
SHOWN)
Network.
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-501-3000
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