R-TEC Automation RTMHR5C Users manual

R-TEC Smart Controls - Handheld Remote, 5 Channel

RTMHR5C

5 Channel Handheld Remote with Wall Mount fuses luxury and functionality in a

well-crafted, minimal design.

The 5 channel remote features soft tactile rubber buttons that can control 5 individual or 5 groups of window treatments, as well as an “ALL” button that conveniently activates all programmed channels.

Handheld remotes are compatible with all ARC™ motors.

FEATURES - 5 CHANNEL

2-Way RF

Communication

Distinct Slim

Design

Slim

Magnetic

Wall Mount

Tactile

Buttons

Durable

Build

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical Data / Pack Contents 3

Safety 4

Installation 5

Wall Mounting Remote Battery

Functional Overview 6 - 7

Buttons Selecting a Channel Group Control

Programming

8 - 9

Quick Start Programming Set a Favorite Position Disable Limit Setting Function of Remote

Adding or Removing Controllers & Creating Group Channels

Using Motor P1 Button Using a Pre-Existing Controller

Troubleshooting

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

TECHNICAL DATA / PACK CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Parameters Value

Voltage 3 V DC

Battery CR2430

Radio Frequency 433.92 MHz

Transmitting Power 10 milliwatt

Transmission Range 65'

Temperature Working Range 50º F - 122º F (10º C - 50º C)

PACK CONTENTS

1. Handheld Remote with Wall Mount, 5 Channel

2. Cradle and Wall Fixing Screws

3. Instruction Manual

4. 3 V - CR2450 Battery

5. Screwdriver

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SAFETY

WARNING

Any changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury and will void manufacturer’s liability and warranty.

CAUTION

• Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.

• Do not allow children to play with this device.

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

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

• Use only R-TEC Automation

• Keep clear when in operation.

• Replace battery with correctly speciﬁed type.

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hardware.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO BE READ PRIOR TO OPERATION

• It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions. Save these instructions for future reference.

• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge should not be allowed to use this product.

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

• Keep away from children.

Do no dispose of in general waste.

Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately.

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INSTALLATION

WALL MOUNTING

Use supplied fasteners and anchors to attach the base to wall.

Replace cover by pressing snap latches into place.

REMOTE BATTERY

Remove cover from remote;

unscrew with screwdriver included,

then ﬁrmly press down and slide left.

Insert battery as directed, then slide

cover back on remote and screw on

with screwdriver included.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

BUTTONS

UP

STOP

DOWN

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2

3

4

5

ALL

CHANNEL

SELECTING A CHANNEL

IMPORTANT

To determine which channel is activated prior to programming or operating the control simply press and release any of the ‘channel’ buttons or the ‘stop’ button once and the active channel or channels will illuminate.

IMPORTANT

You can program one channel at a time but you can operate several channels at once if desired after the programming has been completed.

SETTING (P2)

LOCK

Select a channel by ‘toggling’ it on until a blue LED is

showing next to it. This will require pressing and releasing

the channel once or twice until the light appears.

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2

3

4

5

ALL

IMPORTANT

When a channel is selected, the blue LED will stay illuminated for four seconds and then go out. The channel remains active. Programming and operation of the window treatment(s) on the channel can proceed without reselecting the channels.

Deselect the channels that you don’t

want to be active by ‘toggling’ them off

until the blue LED disappears.

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2

3

4

5

ALL

Now only the channel that you want to program or operate will be active.

Your selected channel is now ready to be programmed or operated.

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GROUP CONTROL

Channel ALL is preset to control all window treatments paired to your multi channel remote.

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2

3

4

5

ALL

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PROGRAMMING

IMPORTANT

Please refer to the relevant documentation of your motor model for instructions on adjusting motor settings.

QUICK START PROGRAMMING

Select a single or multiple channels by toggling channels (3) as required. Note the corresponding LED next to each channel.

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2

3

4

5

ALL

Press UP or DOWN to check the motor direction. If correct, skip to step 5 of setting the upper limit.

Hold P1 button on motor head for 2 seconds until the motor responds as below.

* Internal Tubular

pictured. Refer to

P1 LOCATIONS on page

10 for speciﬁc devices.

Motor Response

Approx.

Move window treatment to desired top limit by pressing the UP arrow repeatedly. Then press and hold UP and STOP together for 5 seconds to save the limit.

Within 4 seconds, hold the

STOP button on remote for

3 seconds. The motor will respond as below.

1

2

3

4

5

ALL

Motor Response

Approx.

Repeat steps 1-6 for all motors. Once complete, press and hold the LOCK button for 6 seconds while looking at the LED, and hold until solid.

or

If the window treatment direction needs to be reversed; press and hold the UP and DOWN together for 5 seconds until the motor Jogs.

* Reversing

motor direction

using this

method is only

possible during

initial set up.

Motor Response

Approx.

5

Approx.

* Tap the arrow

several times

or hold down if

needed; press arrow to stop.

Motor Response

5

Approx.

6

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2

3

4

5

ALL

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SET A FAVORITE POSITION

Move window treatment to

desired position by pressing

UP or DOWN on the remote.

or

Press P2 on the controller.

Press STOP on

the controller.

Press STOP again

on the controller.

Motor Response Motor Response Motor Response

DISABLE LIMIT SETTING FUNCTION OF REMOTE

IMPORTANT

This mode is intended to be used after all window treatment programming is completed. User Mode will prevent accidental or unintended changing of limits.

Push LOCK button to lock or

unlocked position

Pressing the LOCK button for 6

seconds will toggle between locked and

unlocked LED show solid or ﬂashing.

LED solid on when locked

LED blinking when unlocked

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2

3

4

5

ALL

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ADDING OR REMOVING CONTROLLERS & CREATING GROUP CHANNELS

USING MOTOR P1 BUTTON

Hold P1 button on motor head. Hold STOP on switch.

P1 LOCATIONS

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* Internal Tubular

pictured. Refer to

P1 LOCATIONS to right

for speciﬁc devices.

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3

4

5

ALL

Drapery

Motor Response

Large Tubular

Approx. Approx.

USING PRE-EXISTING CONTROLLER

A = Existing button or channel (to keep). B = Button or channel to add or remove.

Select the channel (5)

you want to transfer.

Press P2 on existing remote.

Press P2 a second time on

existing remote.

Press the channel (1)

on new remote.

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2

3

4

5

ALL

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2

3

4

5

ALL

Motor ResponseMotor ResponseMotor Response

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

Remote battery is discharged Replace battery.

Battery is inserted incorrectly Check battery polarity.

Ensure remote is positioned away from metal objects and

Radio interference / Shielding

Motor is not responding

that antenna on motor or receiver is kept straight and away from metal.

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

Receiver distance is too far from remote

Power failure Check power supply to motor is connected and active.

Incorrect wiring

Using “Group” channels to adjust motor limits Red LED is solid

Move remote to a closer position or consider a repeater for improved performance.

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

Always reserve an individual channel for programming functions.

SYSTEM BEST PRACTICE - Provide an extra 5 channel remote in your multi motor projects, that provides individual control for each motor for programming purposes.

Any Questions?

Contact our R-TEC Automation® in-house experts at 866.985.3423. Email us at RTECAutomation@RowleyCompany.com.

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