
LRX 2218 electronic control unit
An electronic control unit for the automation of 4 motors for rolling window shutters and/or sun blinds, with optional connection
of Wind, Sun and Rain Sensors and use with pushbutton control panel and radio control for individual and centralised control.
- Mod. LG 2218 : Without radio receiver
- Mod. LRS 2218 : 433.92 MHz
- Mod. LRS2218 SET: “Narrow Band” 433.92 MHz
- Mod. LRH 2218 : “Narrow Band” 868.3 MHz
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ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Power supply: 230V~ 50/60Hz 1700W max.
- Motor output: 230V~ 400W Max.
- Working temperature: -10 to 55°C
- Radio receiver: see model
- Compatible radio controls: 12-18 Bit - Rolling Code
- Nr possible radio controls: 60 Max.
- Nr possible wireless sensors: 3 Max.
- Packaging dimensions: 190x140x70 mm.
- Container: ABS UL94V-0 ( IP65 )
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ONNECTION OF
1: ~230V line input (Phase).
2: ~230V line input (Neutral).
3: Motor 1 Upward movement output.
4: Motor 1 Shared output.
5: Motor 1 Downward movement output.
6: Motor 2 Upward movement output.
7: Motor 2 Shared output.
8: Motor 2 Downward movement output
9: Motor 3 Upward movement output.
10: Motor 3 Shared output.
11: Motor 3 Downward movement output
12: Motor 4 Up output.
13: Motor 4 Shared output.
14: Motor 4 Downward movement output.
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ONNECTION OF
1: U1 Upward movement Local Input (NO).
2: GND shared Signal Input
3: D1 Downward movement Local Input (NO).
4: U2 Upward movement Local Input (NO).
5: GND shared Signal Input
6: D2 Downward movement Local Input (NO).
7: U3 Upward movement Local Input (NO).
8: GND shared Signal Input
9: D3 Downward movement Local Input (NO).
10: U4 Upward movement Local Input (NO).
11: GND shared Signal Input
12: D4 Downward movement Local Input (NO).
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ERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTIONS
1: 24 Vac Sun Sensor Power Output
2: “S” Sun Sensor Input (NO).
3: GND shared Input / 0 Vac Output
4: “R” Rain Sensor Input (NO).
5: GND shared Input
6: “W” Wind Sensor Input.
7: UZ Upward movement Zone Input (NO).
8: GND shared Input
9: DZ Downward movement Zone Input (NO).
10: UG Upward movement General Input (NO).
11: GND shared Input
12: DG Downward movement General Input (NO).
13: Antenna Input.
14: Antenna hot pole Input.
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ERMINAL BOARD
ERMINAL BOARD
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NITIAL OPERATING CONDITION
The control unit allows you to control the 4 motors independently using the Local U1-2-3-4 (Up) or D1-2-3-4 (Down) controls, and the UZ (Up zone), DZ (Down zone) and general UG
(Up) and DG (Down) simultaneous control keys. It is also possible to control the 4 motors together or independently using
one or more radio controls. In the default configuration the control unit has no radio control stored on its memory.
FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES:
Operation with Local Control or Zone Keys:
Connection to the U1-U2-U3-U4-UZ and D1-D2-D3-D4-DZ low
voltage inputs of the local control keys (normally open) for running the shutter will ensure the following operation:
U1-U2-U3-U4-UZ control raising for the configured motor time,
D1-D2-D3-D4-DZ control lowering of the shutter; sending a
command for the same direction before the motor stops running, the control unit stops the shutter; sending a command for
the opposite direction before the motor stops running, the control unit reverses the movement.
Operation with General Keys:
The following type of operation is obtained by connecting the
general command buttons (normally open) for movement activation to the low voltage inputs UG – DG:
UG controls upward movement until the motor running time
has elapsed and DG controls downward movement. If a command is sent in the same direction before the motor running
time has elapsed, the control unit will ignore the command; if a
command is sent in the opposite direction before the motor
running time has elapsed, the control unit will invert the direction of the motor.
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PERATION WITH DIFFERENT RADIO CONTROLS
It is possible to program different models of radio control: storing a code (1 key) obtains Step by step cyclical operation (Up –
Stop – Down), storing two different codes (2 keys) obtains different commands – the first for Raising and the second for
Lowering; storing a BeFree radio control (3 keys) obtains separate commands – the first key for Raising, the second for Stopping and the third for Lowering.
Operation using a 1-key radio control:
Using the radio control with single key ensures the following
operation: the first press controls the upward movement for the
configured motor time. The second press controls downward
movement of the shutter; if the key is pressed before the motor
stops running, the control unit stops the shutter, another press
of the key reactivates the motor in the opposite direction.
Operation using a 2-key radio control:
Using the radio control with 2 keys ensures the following operation: the first key (“Up” for raising) controls upward movement of the shutter for the configured motor time and the second key (“Down” for lowering) controls downward movement of
the shutter. If another Up command is sent while the shutter is
being raised, the control unit continues to raise it; whereas if a
Down command is sent, the control unit stops the motor.
The procedure is the same for the Down movement phase.
Operation using a 3-key radio control (BeFree x1):
Using the BeFree x1 radio control ensures the following operation: the (Up) key controls upward movement of the shutter for
the configured motor time, the (Stop) key stops operation and
the (Down) key controls downward movement of the shutter. If
a (Stop) command is sent while the shutter is being raised or
lowered, the control unit stops the motor. If a command is sent
that is in the opposite direction, the control unit causes the
shutter to change direction.

Operation using a 3-key radio control (BeFree x3 - X6):
Using the BeFree x3 – x6 radio control ensures the same operation as for the BeFree x1 version. The radio control’s two
side keys, (-) and (+), also allow you to select commands (Up –
Stop – Down) for 3 different utilities (BeFree x3) or 6 different
utilities (BeFree x6). Pressing and holding the two side keys (-)
and (+) for a few seconds also enables and disables operation
of the sun sensor (the selection is confirmed by a quick
Up/Down movement of the motor).
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ONE AND GENERAL CENTRALIZATION
Centralization with cable and keys
The centralization of two or more control units via wire enables
simultaneous raising or lowering of the connected shutters. To
do this you need to connect the control units with a bus of
three wires in parallel to the inputs of the General UG (Up) and
DG (Down) commands and the “GND Signal” common reference.
This allows you to control the 4 motors independently or simultaneously with the UZ (Up) and DZ (Down) zone commands
and centralize other control units with the UG (Up) and DG
(Down) general commands.
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NEMOMETER OPERATION
The electronic control unit raises the sun shade whenever the
wind exceeds the selected threshold.
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UN SENSOR OPERATION
The electronic control unit lowers the sun shade after 10 minutes of brightness greater than the Sun Sensor’s selected
threshold; this is indicated by the SUN LED which lights up.
The control unit then raises the blind after 10 minutes during
which the brightness is below the selected threshold.
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AIN SENSOR OPERATION
The electronic control unit raises the blind as soon as the sensitive part of the rain sensor is touched by water. The RAIN
LED lights up.
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ROGRAMMING KEYS AND INDICATOR LED
SEL key: this selects the function to be stored. The LED
flashes to indicate your selection. Keep pressing the key to find
the required function. The selection remains active for 15 seconds (during which time the LED keeps flashing) after which
the control unit then returns to its original state.
SET key: this key programs the function selected with the SEL
key.
Indicator LED
LED on: stored option.
LED off: option not stored.
LED flashing: option selected.
---------------------- MAIN MENU -----------------
LED reference LED off LED on
1) CODE M1 No code Code TX Pgm. M1
2) CODE M2 No code Code TX Pgm. M2
3) CODE M3 No code Code TX Pgm. M3
4) CODE M4 No code Code TX Pgm. M4
5) CODE SENS. No code Code Pgm. sensors
6) T. MOT. Motor time 2 min. Motor time Pgm.
7) WIND SPEED Wind safety 25 Km/h Wind safety
8) SUN SENSOR Sun sensor = OFF Sun sensor
9) RAIN SENSOR Rain sensor = OFF Rain sensor
10) SUN Presence of Sun = No Presence of Sun = Yes
11) RAIN Presence of Rain = No Presence of Rain = Yes
1) CODE M1 (Programming the radio control for Motor 1)
Programming the 1 or 2 key radio control.
The radio control transmission codes are programmed as follows: press the SEL key and M1 CODE LED will start flashing;
at the same time send the first pre-selected code with the required radio control: M1 CODE LED will start flashing quickly;
send the second code to be stored, M1 CODE LED remains
ON and programming will be complete. If the second code is
not send within 10 seconds, the control unit exits the programming phase, selecting operation with 1 key of the radio
control. If all the codes are stored and you try to repeat the
programming phase, all the indicator LEDs will start flashing
very quickly to indicate no more codes can be stored.
Programming the “BeFree” 3-key radio control
The entire “BeFree” radio control can be configured by programming just the Up Key.
The “BeFree” radio control’s codes are programmed as follows:
press the SEL key and M1 CODE LED will start flashing; at the
same time, press the UP key on the required radio control. At
the same time, M1 CODE LED remains ON and programming
will be complete. If all the possible radio controls have been
stored and you try to repeat the programming phase, all the
indicator LEDs will start flashing very quickly to indicate no
more codes can be stored.
2) CODE M2 (Programming the radio control for Motor 2)
Follow the CODE M1 instructions in paragraph 1) above to
program the radio control for motor 2, initially pressing the SEL
key twice.
3) CODE M3 (Programming the radio control for MOTOR 3)
Follow the CODE M1 instructions in paragraph 1) above to
program the radio control for motor 3, initially pressing the SEL
key three times.
4) CODE M4 (Programming the radio control for MOTOR 4)
Follow the CODE M1 instructions in paragraph 1) above to
program the radio control for motor 4, initially pressing the SEL
key four times.
CODE ALL (Programming the radio control for all 4 motors)
Follow the CODE M1 instructions in paragraph 1) above to
program the radio control for all four motors, initially pressing
the SEL key five times.
5) CODE SENS. (Programming the wireless sensors)
Programming the Wireless sensor (Sun – Wind – Rain).
The Wireless Sensor’s transmission code is programmed as
follows: use the SEL key to select the flashing SENS CODE
LED; at the same time, send the Wireless Sensor code via the
dedicated key situated inside the sensor. SENS CODE LED
stays ON and programming will be complete. If the Wireless
Sensor code is not sent within 2 minutes, the control unit exits
the programming phase. If all the possible Wireless Sensor
codes are already on the memory, all the indicator LEDs will
start flashing very quickly during the programming operation to
indicate no more codes can be stored.
Deleting the codes
Stored Wireless Sensor codes are deleted as follows: press
the SEL key and SENS CODE LED will start flashing; next,
press the SET key and SENS CODE LED will switch off, and
the procedure is complete.
Signalling
Should there be no communication between the Wireless Sensor and the control unit for 20 minutes, the shutter is automatically raised as a safety precaution. If communication continues
to be down, other controls will in any case always keep the
control unit in safe mode.
6) LED T. MOT. (Programming Motor Time, max 4 minutes)
The control unit comes with a motor power time set at two min-
utes (LET T.MOT. OFF).
The motor time must be programmed as follows when the shutter is down:
Press the SEL key until the LED T.MOT key flashes, then
press and hold the SET key to raise the shutter; release the
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