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Touch Panel Controller – i700
User Guide

SAFETY
o This Somfy Touch Panel Controller – i700 must be installed, serviced, and maintained only
by a qualified installer.
o Before installation, check that this product is compatible with the associated equipments and
accessories.
o These instructions describe how to install this product.
o The installer must comply with current standards and legislation in the country in which the
product is being installed, and inform his customers of the operating and maintenance
conditions for the product.
o Any use outside the sphere of application specified by Somfy is not approved. Such use, or
any failure to comply with the instructions given herein will invalidate the warranty, and Somfy
refuses to accept liability.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY........................................................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 4
System Configuration.................................................................................................................. 4
OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 5
Touch Panel at a Glance............................................................................................................. 5
My Item........................................................................................................................................ 7
My Scenarios............................................................................................................................... 8
My Week ..................................................................................................................................... 9
SETTING ....................................................................................................................................... 10
SET My Touch Panel ................................................................................................................ 10
SET My Scenario ...................................................................................................................... 11
SET My Week ........................................................................................................................... 12
SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................... 13
CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTION...................................................................................... 13
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
The Somfy Touch Panel Controller – i700 is a Somfy controller with Microsoft Windows®
operating system built in. The speed of the processor and the LAN-enabled architecture allow the
i700 Controller to function as an integrated home gateway. The i700 Controller is equipped with a
FreeScale i.MX31 523 MHz processor, a 7" touchscreen display that provides controlling
capabilities for a home/building automation solution.
Somfy motorized products can be controlled through the Touch Panel Controller which provides
the following functions:
o Control movement of motorized product individually, or as a group.
o Simultaneously control multiple openings from a single button using the scenario function.
o Automatically control opening through a programmed schedule.
o Perform specific function base on the product nature, such as tilting for venetian blinds,
and sun automation for sensors.
System Configuration
A system diagram of the Somfy Touch Panel Controller – i700 is shown in the following diagram:
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OPERATION
NOTE:
The Touch Panel Controller must be set up by your installer for the first time through
custom configuration software.
The setup and configuration of every Touch Panel Controller i700 is unique so the display
may look different than the examples provided in this User’s Manual.
Touch Panel at a Glance
When the Somfy Touch Panel i700 is powered ON, a startup screen is displayed
A. Function icons
B. Setting button
C. Current time and date
D. Technical support icon
E. Shortcut buttons
F. Screen on / off button
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