BeWeather Electronic Control
GB
Unit
An electronic control unit integrated into the Wind, Sun and
Rain Sensor compartment, for the automation of sun blinds
and rolling window shutters, with the possibility of radio control
operation for individual and/or centralised control.
- Mod. (BeWeather 306) : 306 MHz
- Mod. (BeWeather 330) : 330 MHz
- Mod. (BeWeather 418) : 418 MHz
- Mod. BeWeather 433 : 433,92 MHz
- Mod. BeWeather 433 SET: “Narrow Band” 433.92 MHz
- Mod. BeWeather 868 : “Narrow Band” 868.3 MHz
( ) Product intended for those countries where its use is
permitted.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Power supply: 230V~ 50/60Hz 600W Max.
- Motor output : 230V~ 500W Max.
- Operating temperature: -10÷55°C
- Radio receiver : see model
- Compatible radio controls: 12-18 Bit or Rolling Code
- Anemometer sensitivity: 5 ÷ 40 Km/h
- Sun sensor sensitivity: 5 ÷ 40 Klux
- Number of codes that may be stored: 10 Max.
- Packaging dimensions: 240 x 185 x 110
mm.
- Container: PC UL94V-0 (IP54)
CONNECTION OF CN 1 TERMINAL BOARD
1: Earth.
2: 230 V line input (Phase).
3: 230 V line input (Neutral).
4: Upward movement motor output.
5: Shared motor output.
6: Downward movement motor output.
INITIAL OPERATING CONDITION
The device can only operate in conjunction with one or more
radio controls. There is no radio control code stored in the
default factory setting.
OPERATION USING DIFFERENT MODELS OF RADIO CONTROL
Different models of radio control may be programmed. By
storing a code (1 button) a cyclic step-by-step operation (UpStop-Down) may be achieved, and by storing two different
codes (2 buttons) different commands are produced, one for
Up and one for Down. Storing three different codes (3 “BeFree”
series buttons) produces three different commands: the first for
Up, the second for Stop and the third for Down.
Operation using a 1-button radio control:
The following type of operation is obtained using a radio
control with a single button: the first press controls the upward
movement of the shutter until the motor timer stops. The
second press controls the downward movement of the shutter.
If the button is pressed before the motor stops running, the
control unit will stop the shutter moving and the button will
need to be pressed again to reactivate the motor in the
opposite direction.
Operation using a 2-button radio control:
By using a radio control with 2 buttons, the following processes
may be carried out: the first button (“Up”) controls the upward
movement, until the motor has stopped running, and the
second button (“Down”) controls the downward movement of
the shutter. If the upward movement is interrupted with another
“Up” command, the motor will continue to run in the upward
movement direction. If, however, the movement is interrupted
with a “Down” command, the control unit will stop the motor.
The procedure remains the same for the downward
movement phase.
Operation using a 3-button radio control (BeFree x1):
The following type of operation is obtained using the BeFree x1
radio control: the (Up) button controls the upward movement
until the end of the motor time, the (Stop) button causes all
movement to stop and the (Down) button controls the
downward movement. If a stop command is sent during the
upward or downward movement, the control unit causes this
movement to stop. If a command that is in the opposite
direction to the current movement is sent during the upward or
downward movement, the control unit causes the shutter to
change direction.
Operation using a 3-button radio control (BeFree x3 - X6):
When using the BeFree x3 - x6 radio control, you will obtain
the same operation as previously described for the BeFree x1
version; in addition, by using the keys (-) and (+) at the sides of
the radio control it is possible to select the UP – STOP –
DOWN controls for 3 different types of use (BeFree x3) or for 6
different types of use (BeFree x6). In addition, by using the
keys (-) and (+) at the sides of the radio control it is possible to
enable and disable the sun sensor (the selection is confirmed
by a quick UP / Down movement of the motor).
INVERSION OF THE ROTATION MOTOR
If you notice that when pressing the UP key on the radiocontrol the control unit causes the shutter to move upwards
instead of downwards, simply repeat the programming
procedure pressing the DOWN key instead of the UP key, or
invert the motor’s Upward movement wire and the Downward
movement wire.
GROUP OR GENERAL CENTRALISATION
It is also possible to enter two identical codes ( buttons ) from
one radio control onto all the control units or a group of them
which are situated at a maximum distance of 20 metres from
the point of command, in order to obtain general or partial
motion of more than one automation.
ANEMOMETER OPERATION
The electronic control unit will cause the sun shade to move
upwards every time the wind exceeds the selected threshold.
SUN SENSOR OPERATION
The electronic control unit controls the downward movement of
the sun shade after 5 minutes during which the brightness is
greater than the threshold selected using the VR1 trimmer and
displayed when the SUN LED lights up; it also controls the
upward movement of the shade after 5 minutes during which
the brightness is below the selected threshold.
Sun sensitivity adjustment ( 5 ÷ 40 Klux )
The control unit allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the Sun
Sensor using the VR1 trimmer. When the SUN LED lights up
on the control unit, this indicates that the intensity of the sun
exceeds the selected threshold; this enables you to use the
current light conditions as a reference when setting the desired
value.
RAIN SENSOR OPERATION
The electronic control unit will cause the sun shade to move
upwards as soon as the sensitive part of the rain sensor gets
wet with water as displayed when the RAIN LED lights up.
OPERATION PRINCIPLES
SW1 SW1 SW1 SW1
1 Rev. 1.2 31/01/08
Step-by-step P/P + Aut Sensors User Present Sensor Test
1) Step-by-step (Dip 1 and 2 OFF)
The electronic control unit has a cyclic "Step-by-Step" logic,
whose operation depends on the type of radio control
associated with it (see operation with radio control with 1-2-3
buttons).
2) Step-by-step + Aut. Sensors (Dip 1 ON and Dip 2 OFF)
The electronic control unit allows the "Step-by-Step" operation
as described above, with the addition of the automatic control
of the Wind and Rain sensors. After the activation of one of the
two sensors, once the disturbance is over, the electronic
control unit controls the downward movement of the sun shade
after 5 minutes.
3) Manually-controlled (Dip 1 OFF and Dip 2 ON)
Using the radio control the “User present” operating mode can
be obtained, i.e. the control must be constantly enabled so that
the blind or shutter can be moved as necessary. The
movement stops when the control is released.
4) Sensor Test (Dip 1 and 2 ON)
The electronic control unit allows to check the sensor operation
and the correct rotation direction upon installation; we advise
that you place the shade in intermediate position in order to
verify the confirmation movements during the tests.
Warning: after you have tested the sensors, restore the Dip 1
and 2 in the desired operation mode.
Anemometer : manually turn the Anemometer blades; at the
same time, the control unit will cause an upward movement
lasting 5 seconds.
Sun sensor : turn the VR1 trimmer as far as possible in a
clockwise direction (in the + position); at the same time, the
control unit will cause the SUN LED to light up and there will be
a downward movement lasting 5 seconds. Turn the VR1
trimmer in an anticlockwise direction (in the – position); at the
same time, the control unit will cause the SUN LED to switch
off and there will be an upward movement lasting 5 seconds.
Rain sensor : get the sensitive part of the Rain Sensor wet; at
the same time, the control unit will cause the RAIN LED to light
up and there will be an upward movement lasting 5 seconds.
When you have completed the test, make sure you have dried
the sensitive part of the rain sensor before using the control
unit in the normal operation mode.
PROGRAMMING BUTTONS AND INDICATOR LEDS
SEL button: selects the type of function to store; selection is
indicated by the LED flashing. The desired function can be
selected by pressing the button repeatedly. The selected
function remains active for 15 seconds (flashing LED) following
which the control unit returns to its original status.
SET button: programmes the function that has been selected
using the SEL. Key.
Indicator LEDs
LED on: option stored.
LED off: option not stored.
Flashing LED: option selected.
---------------------- MAIN MENU -----------------
Reference LED LED Off LED On
1) CODE No code TX Pgm code
2) T. MOT. Motor time 2 minutes Pgm motor time
3) WIND SPEED Wind safety 25 km/h Pgm. Wind safety
4) SUN SENSOR Sun sensor = OFF Sun sensor = ON
5) RAIN SENSOR Rain sensor = OFF Rain sensor = ON
6) SUN Sun Presence = No Sun Presence =
Yes
7) RAIN Rain Presence = No Rain Presence =
Yes
8) R. HEAT R. Heat = No R. Heat = Yes
1) CODE ( Radio control programming )
Programming using a 1- or 2-button radio control:
To programme the transmission codes in the radio control,
proceed as follows: press the SEL key; the CODE LED begins
to flash. Send the first preselected code using the relevant
radio control at the same time; when the CODE LED begins to
flash rapidly send the second code to be stored. The CODE
LED will remain lit and the programming will be complete. If the
second code is not sent within 10 seconds the control unit exits
the programming stage, selecting the function using a single
button on the radio control. If you have stored 10 codes and
you repeat the programming operation, all the indicator LEDs
will start flashing extremely rapidly to indicate that no more
codes can be stored.
Programming using a 3 button radio control from the
“BeFree" series.
The control unit allows you to store the whole “BeFree” radiocontrol by programming only the UP button.
To programme the “BeFree” radio-control codes, follow this
procedure: press the SEL key; the CODE LED begins to flash.
Press the UP key of the desired radio control at the same time;
at that moment, the CODE LED will remain lit and
programming will be complete. If all of the possible 10 radio
control codes have been stored and you repeat the
programming operation, all indicator LEDs will start flashing
very rapidly to indicate that no new codes can be stored.
Deleting the codes To delete all transmission codes
stored in the memory, proceed as follows: press the SEL
button; the CODE LED starts flashing. Then press the SET
button; the CODE LED switches off and the procedure is
complete.
2) T. MOT. ( Motor Timer Programming )
The control unit comes with a motor power supply time of two
minutes (T. MOT. LED OFF).
The motor time must be programmed when the shutter is down
and in the following way:
Press the SEL key until the T. MOT LED key flashes, then hold
down the SET key; the shutter will begin to move upwards.
Once the desired position has been reached, release the SET
key – at this very moment, the motor time will be stored and
the T. MOT LED will remain lit.
If you are using an automation which has a stop limit, we
recommend that you set a time which exceeds the stop limit of
the shutter by a few seconds.
If you want unlimited motor time, perform the same
programming procedure, holding down the SET key for less
than two seconds; the T. MOT LED will remain lit and the
unlimited time function will be set. The operation may be
repeated if a mistake is made during programming.
3) WIND ( Wind Safety Threshold Programming )
Displaying the programmed wind threshold
The wind safety threshold may be displayed in the following
way: use the SEL key to navigate to the WIND LED position;
the LED will double-flash the same number of times as the
stored wind safety threshold (each WIND LED double-flash
corresponds to an increase of 5 km/h), (for example: 5 WIND
LED flashes = 25 km/h).
Wind safety threshold selection from 5 to 40 km/h
The control unit comes with a default wind safety threshold
setting of 25 km/h (WIND LED OFF).
The wind safety threshold may be programmed in the following
way: use the SEL key to navigate to WIND LED, then press the
SET key to start the programming procedure: At the same time
the WIND LED will begin to double-flash (each double-flash of
the WIND LED corresponds to an increase of 5 km/h); press
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