AUTOMATE
™
Solar Powered Wind & Light Sensor
AUTOMATE™ | Wind-Light sensor is a device for measuring wind speed and light intensity.
The information is transmitted to ARC outdoor motorized shades that will move to their
top or bottom limits.
FEATURES:
• Measure wind speed as an anemometer
• Measure light intensity as a Lux meter
• LCD display
• ARC compatibility
• Micro-B USB Charging Port
• Solar Charge Panel
• Built-in Lithium Ion battery
• Water proof
MT02-0301-072001_PRGM_v2.2 NOVEMBER 2019
1 STATIC TITLESAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation and use.
Incorrect installation or use 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.
• Do not submerge in water or expose to 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.
• Replace battery with correctly specified type.
Rollease Acmeda declares this equipment is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of R&TTE Directive 2014/53/EU
Statement Regarding FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). 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.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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 the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to 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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1 STATIC TITLETECHNICAL DATA / KIT CONTENTS
Technical Specifications
Wind speed range 0-180 km/h [0-112mph]
Light intensity range 0-100 kLux
Frequency 433.92 MHz
Modulation FSK
Transmitting power <8dBm
Transmission distance
Ambient operating temperature
Battery capacity 220 mAh
Charging current 67 mA by solar energy; 250 mA by USB
Standby electric current consumption 10 uA
Ingress protection IP54
KIT COMPONENTS
Pack Contents:
1 x Wind-Light sensor
2 x Screws
2 x Screw Wall Plug
Compatible Motors
MT01-1145-050001 - AUTOMATE | ARC FT Motor [AU]
MT01-1145-069002 - AUTOMATE | ARC FT SLIM Motor Quiet [US]
MT01-1145-069003 - AUTOMATE | ARC FT SLIM Motor [US]
MT01-1145-069004 - AUTOMATE | ARC FT SLIM Motor Quiet - 20’ Cord [US]
35 meters indoors, 200 meters open space
115 ft indoors, 656 ft in open space
-20 0C - +60 0C
-4 0F - +140 0F
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1 STATIC TITLECONTENTS
1 INSTALLATION 5
2 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 6
2.1 Components 6
2.2 LCD Display 9
2.3 Measure wind speed & light intensity 10
2.4 Display the pre-set threshold value 10
2.5 Change the threshold value 11
2.6 Pair or unpair the sensor to a motor using a pre-paired remote 11
3 WIND & LIGHT CONTROL 13
3.1 Disable or enable the detection of wind and light 13
3.2 Wind speed control 13
3.3 Light control 14
4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 15
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1 INSTALLATION
1 STATIC TITLE
1. Find an appropriate location outdoors
2. Remove the base covers
3. The solar panel must be face up and in direct sunlight
4. Fix the sensor to a suitable surface
5. Re-attach the base covers
6. Ensure the three rotating cups are in an approximately horizontal position
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