rollease acmeda Automate MTRF-DCIM-1C Programming Instructions Manual

Dry Contact Input Transmitter

DRY CONTACT

INPUT

4.33 MHz SEQUENCE

GROUP

CONTROL

1

2

1

MODE

AUTOMATE | Dry contact input transmitter enables most common mechanical switches
or automation systems relays to control ARC motorized shades. It functions as a single
channel transmitter and accepts dry contact input. Once a motor or group of motors
are paired to the transmitter, it converts the dry contact inputs and sends ARC radio
commands to trigger those motors to move upward/downward.

FEATURES:

• Interface between third party smart home systems and ARC motors

• Three dry contact inputs

• Wireless signal output

• ARC motor communication protocol

• Group Motor Control

• Four switch modes

• 12V or 24V power source compatible

MTRF-DCIM-1C_v1.0_JULY_2018

CONTENTS

1 TECHNICAL DATA / PACK CONTENTS 3

2 SAFETY 4

3 INSTALLATION 5

3.1 Overview 5

3.2 Wire Diagram 5

4 SETTING SWITCH MODE 6

5 ADDING OR DELETING A TRANSMITTER & CREATING A GROUP OF CHANNELS 7

5.1 Using motor P1 button 7

5.2 Using a pre-existing controller 7

6 SWITCH MODE OPERATION 8

6.1 Operation of Normal Switch Mode 8

6.2 Operation of Pulse Switch Mode 9

6.3 Operation of Mechanical Switch Mode 10

6.4 Operation of Sequence Switch Mode 11

6.5 Operation of Favorite Position 12

7 TROUBLESHOOTING 13

NOTES 14

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1 TECHNICAL DATA / PACK CONTENTS

1 STATIC TITLE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

12V Power Input Voltage: 8V ~ 16V
24V Power Input Voltage: 16V ~ 26V

Radio Frequency 433.92 MHz

Transmitting Power: 10 milliwatt

Ambient Operating

Temperature:

Transmission Distance:

Dry Contract Input Duration >0.25 seconds

PACK CONTENTS

1x contact closure box

1 x instructions

-10°C ~ 50°C
14°F ~ 122°F

up to 200m (open space)

up to 656’ (open space)

DIMENSIONS

[2 1/2"]

65mm

[1 3/4"]
45mm

[7/8"]

23mm

[1 1/2"]

37mm

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2 SAFETY

5005833

WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation.

Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury and will void manufacturer’s liability and warranty.
It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions.

Save these instructions for future reference.

CAUTION

• Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.

• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge

should not be allowed to use this product.

• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void warranty.

• Installation and programming to be performed by a suitably qualified installer.

• Follow installation instructions.

• For use with motorized shading devices.

• Keep away from children.

• Frequently inspect for improper operation. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.

• Keep clear when in operation.

Rollease Acmeda declares this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
R&TT EC Directive 1999/5/EC.

Statement Regarding FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning th equipment off an on, the user is
encouraged to try correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Do not dispose of in general waste.
Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately.

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[2 1/2"]

65mm

[1 3/4"]

45mm

3 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

3.1 Overview

STOP
DOWN
UP
COMMON
SET
LED
GROUND CONTACT
POSITIVE CONTACT 12V
POSITIVE CONTACT 24V

3.2 Wiring Diagram

+24V

+12V

GROUND

NOTE: Only one positive power point, +12V or +24V, is needed.

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4 SETTING SWITCH MODE

[2 1/2"]

65mm

[1 3/4"]
45mm

IMPORTANT

The SET button is utilized to choose the working mode of the dry contact input transmitter as described below:

Continuously hold SET button

and release when the desirable

switch mode is achieved.

NORMAL SWITCH MODE

Approx.

LED Response

FLASH x2

LED Response

FLASH x1

PULSE SWITCH MODE

Approx.

LED Response

FLASH x2

LED Response

FLASH x1

MECHANICAL SWITCH MODE

Approx.

LED Response

LED Response

RELEASE SET BUTTON

Approx.

RELEASE SET BUTTON

LED Response

FLASH x1

Approx.

LED Response

Approx.

LED Response

LED flashing indicates switch

mode type.

RELEASE SET BUTTON

FLASH x2

SEQUENCE SWITCH MODE

FLASH x1

Approx.

FLASH x1

Approx.

FLASH x1

Approx. Approx.

RELEASE SET BUTTON

LED Response

FLASH x2

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LED Response

FLASH x1

LED Response

FLASH x1

LED Response LED Response

FLASH x1 FLASH x1

5 ADDING OR DELETING TRANSMITTER & CREATING GROUP CHANNELS

[2 1/2"]

65mm

[1 3/4"]
45mm

[2 1/2"]

65mm

[1 3/4"]
45mm

IMPORTANT

Multiple motors can be paired to the dry contact input transmitter for group control. Their limit settings and
favorite positions should be individually adjusted by a single channel remote, which is only paired to one of
those motors

• Confirm that motor limits and favorite position are already set for each individual motor.

• Ensure that each motor you want to group is also assigned to a channel by itself or another remote.

5.1 Using Motor P1 Button

NOTE: This is not applicable in mechanical switching mode.

Hold P1 button on motor head.

Motor Response

RELEASE P1

5.2 Using a preexisting Controller

Press P2 on existing controller.

Pres P2 on existing controller.

Hold STOP on controller to add

or remove.

Motor Response

Approx.

Press and release SET button on

new transmitter.

Motor Response Motor Response Motor Response

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6 SWITCH MODE OPERATION

Prior to selecting a switch mode, the upper and bottom limits of any ARC motors must be set.
A single or combination of three dry contact inputs can operate the paired ARC motors.

6.1 Operation of Normal Switch Mode

NOTE: In this mode, the transmitter can implement all the ARC remote functions. The P2 button of the
remote is described as the SET button in the transmitter. Please refer to the motor instructions for
functions such as setting/adjusting limits, setting a favorite position, toggling tilt/roller mode etc.

MOVE UP UNDER ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

MOVE DOWN UNDER ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

STOP UNDER ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

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6.2 Operation of Pulse Switch Mode

NOTE: The time interval of each pulse should be in the range of 0.25 ~ 2.0 seconds. The motor rotation can
be stopped by using the STOP button or the UP & DOWN together in the roller motor mode. In the tilt mode,
each closing pulse triggers the motor to move one small step but a pulse longer than 2 seconds can trigger
continuous movement of the motor.

MOVE UP/DOWN, STOP IN ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

MOVE UP IN TILT MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

MOVE DOWN IN TILT MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

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6.3 Operation of Mechanical Switch Mode

NOTE: Closing the UP/DOWN dry contacts keeps the motor rotating, opening the dry contacts immediately
stops the rotation in the roller motor mode. In the tilt motor mode, each UP/DOWN closing pulse, whatever
the pulse duration, triggers the motor to move one UP/DOWN step.

MOVE UP IN THE ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

MOVE DOWN IN THE ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

OPERATION IN TILT MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

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6.4 Operation of Sequence Switch Mode

NOTE: The closing/releasing of the “UP” pin alternatively triggers the upward movement or the stopping
of the paired motor. The closing of the “DOWN” pin alternatively triggers the downward movement or the
stopping of the paired motor.

MOVE UP IN THE ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

MOVE DOWN IN THE ROLLER MOTOR MODE

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

LOWER LIMIT

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6.5 Operation of Favorite Position

NOTE: Closing the STOP pin for more than 5 seconds can activate the motor to move to the preset favorite
position under Normal, Pulse & Sequence Mode.

FAVORITE POSITION

STOP

DOWN

UP

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

CLOSED

OPEN

UPPER LIMIT

COMMON

FAVORITE

LOWER LIMIT

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7 TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

Motor is not responding

Cannot set limits on a single
motor (multiple motors respond)

Motor will not go down after
setting the top limit

Switch power supply is not
connected

Radio interference / Shielding

Receiver distance is too far from
switch

Power failure

Incorrect motor wiring

Transmitter has group control
function set and drives all the
paired motors together

Top limit was set using the down
and stop buttons

Check power source and
connections.

Ensure switch is positioned away
from metal objects and that
the antenna on motors are kept
straight and away from metal.

Move switch to a closer position.

Check power supply to motor is
connected and active (non-battery
motors).

Check motor wiring is connected
correctly (refer to motor
installation instructions).

Use an ARC remote to individually
adjust motor limits.

Use P1 motor button to set other
motors in group into “Sleep” mode.

SYSTEM BEST PRACTICE - Provide
an extra 15 channel switch or
remote in you multi motor projects
to provide individual control for
each motor for programming/
configuration purposes.

Reset the motor and begin
programming sequence again.
Remember that upper limit is to be
set using the up and stop and the
down limit is set using the down
and stop.

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NOTES

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