SOMFY ONDEIS WIREFREE User Manual

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Ondeis™ WireFree RTS Rain & Sun Sensor

Installer Manual

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SOMFY SYSTEMS INC SOMFY NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS 121 Herrod Blvd. Dayton, NJ 08810 P: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) NJ: (609) 395-1300 F: (609) 395-1776

FLORIDA 6100 Broken Sound Pkwy. N.W. Suite 14 Boca Raton, FL 33487 P: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) F: (561) 995-7502

CALIFORNIA 15291 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618-2201 P: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) F: (949) 727-3775

SOMFY ULC SOMFY Canada Division 5178 Everest Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R4 P: (800) 66-SOMFY (76639) CN: (905) 564-6446

F: (905) 238-1491

Ondeis™ WireFree RTS Rain & Sun Sensor Overview

Works with all Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS) exterior motors and Universal RTS Receiver

Single channel combination rain and sun sensor

Solar powered rechargeable battery

Adjustable rain and sun thresholds

Six different operation modes, Demo mode

Flexible installation options

Status LEDs for visual feedback

Rain commands always take priority

Operational temperature: 32˚F/0˚C to 140˚F/60˚C IP Rating: IP55

What is in the box:

1. Ondeis™ WireFree RTS Rain & Sun Sensor with a mounting plate and 2 round head wood screws

2. Gutter mount:

1 Aluminum gutter-mount bracket

2 Socket head screws

2 Flat head screws

2 Nylon locking nuts

Optical Rain Sensor

Sun Sensor

Solar Charging Panel

Rain Sensor LED

Hatch

LED Behavior Normal Operation

Blinks every 5 seconds when conditions are above the threshold

Demo Mode

Alternate blinks when entering demo mode

Blinks continuously when conditions are above the threshold

Blink together when exiting demo mode

Mounting Plate

Sun sensor LED

GETTING STARTED

Hatch Label

Rain Threshold Dial

Demo Button

Configuration Switches

Switch Sticker

Sun Threshold Dial

Programming Button

1) Charge the sensor.

a. 10 minutes in direct sunlight will provide operation charge.

b. For most efficient charging, open hatch and move all switches to the OFF position.

2) Confirm

RTS motorized window coverings are operating properly from an RTS control. The UP command should send the awnings IN and screens/ shutters UP.

(To change the direction please follow the awning instructions)

3) Choose sensor operation mode.

The default setting is Awning Rain. For detailed explanations of operation modes, refer to Operation Modes on reverse.

NOTE: A Soliris transmitter (1810647 or 1811243 – not included) is required for Awning Sun and Awning Rain & Sun operation modes.

4) Select sensor threshold settings

Factory Default:

Rain: 9 o’clock (arrow pointing left)

Sun: 12 o’clock (arrow pointing up)

Approx 9:00

Light Rain

More sensitive:

Very light rain/heavy mist/heavy condensation

Heavy cloud cover (.5 klux)

Less sensitive:

Very heavy rain

Direct summer sun, no cloud cover (55 klux)

turn left

turn right

Approx 12:00

Facing Sun, Light Cloud Cover

5) Program the sensor to the motor(s)

Step 1: Press the programming button on the RTS transmitter to put the motor into programming mode – motor will jog.

Step 2: Press the sensor’s programming button – motor will jog again.

Deleting the sensor -

above.

6) To confirm settings

mode to test rain/sun sensing without standard wait times.

a. Briefly press and release “Demo” button. The associated motor(s) will jog and the sensor’s LEDs will alternate blinks.

b. Demo mode will time out after 2 minutes. To exit demo mode, press the Demo button again.

SENSOR TIME DELAYS

Rain present 0 sec (UP-Locked) 0 sec (UP-Locked)

Rain absent 3 sec (Unlocked) 5 min (Unlocked)

Sun present 10 sec (DOWN) 2 min (DOWN)

Sun absent 15 sec (UP) 15-30 min (UP)

7) Mount the sensor

to rain and/or sun.

a. For best sun protection, sensor should be mounted facing same direction as the associated motorized window coverings.

b. For best rain protection, sensor should be exposed to as much rain as possible.

c. There are three different mounting options possible using included mounting plate and bracket: vertical mount, pole mount (using zip ties, not included) and gutter mount.

Pole and Wall Mount

Repeat steps 1 and 2

, put sensor into demo

DEMO Mode Normal Mode

for maximum exposure

7) Mount the sensor

The mounting bracket is released by pushing the bracket clips down gently towards the main body of the sensor and sliding out the mounting bracket.

To replace the mounting bracket, press the bracket clips down gently towards the main body of the sensor and slide in the mounting bracket, making sure the front tabs move into the top slot and the back tabs into the lower slot.

NOTE: The sensor does NOT operate under 32˚F/0˚C; standing water, snow or frost DOES NOT activate sensor.

Gutter Mount

(continued)

OPERATION MODES

Important: A programmed sensor must be deleted from the motor’s memory before it is changed between Awning or Shutter/Screen mode. Do not change between Awning

and Shutter/Screen modes without deleting the sensor from the motor’s memory first (to delete the sensor see step 5).

Awning Modes

A. Awning Rain (factory default)

NOTE: Standing water, snow or frost DOES NOT lock the

sensor

B. Awning Sun

NOTE: A Soliris transmitter (1810647 or 1811243 – not

included) is required to activate the motor’s sun function.

C. Awning Rain & Sun

NOTE: A Soliris transmitter (1810647 or 1811243 – not

included) is required to activate the motor’s sun function

(Sensor Modes):

Rain over threshold: sends awning in

Awning is locked until 5 minutes after last rain over threshold detected

Sun over threshold (for 2 minutes): sends awning out

Sun under threshold (for 15-30 minutes): sends awning in

Rain over threshold: sends awning in

Awning is locked until 5 minutes after last rain over threshold detected, even to Sun commands

Sun over threshold (for 2 minutes): sends awning out

Rain & Sun over threshold: sends awning in

Rain & Sun under threshold (for 15-30 minutes): sends awning in

Shutter/Screen Modes

Remove switch sticker to access shutter settings

E. Shutter/Screen Rain

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F. Shutter/Screen Rain & Sun

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G. Shutter/Screen Rain & Auto Up

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(Transmitter Modes):

Rain over threshold: sends shutters/screens down Rain doesn’t lock the motor – transmitter commands

will still work. Will not send another command until rain falls below

the threshold for 5 min and then goes above again

Rain over threshold: sends shutters/screens down Shutter/screen will lock out sun commands until 5

minutes after last rain over threshold is detected; transmitter commands will still work

Sun over threshold (for 2 minutes): sends shutters/ screens down

Sun under threshold (for 15 minutes): sends shutters/ screens up

Rain over threshold: sends shutters/screens down Rain doesn’t lock the motor – transmitter commands

will still work Rain under threshold (for 5 minutes): sends shutters/

screens up

Securely attach rain sensor mounting plate to aluminum gutter mount bracket using flat head screws and nylon locking nuts. Slide gutter mount bracket over gutter lip and secure with socket-head screws.

NOTE: If the sensor is removed from a job site, it must be deleted from the motor’s memory. If the sensor is removed from the jobsite while in a sensor mode, the awning will retract at regular intervals.

The sensor must ALWAYS be deleted from the motor’s memory before removing from the job site OR switching between awning and shutter/ screen modes.

D. Awning Sensor Test

Allows testing of the sensor programmed to the motor. In this mode, pressing the DEMO button will extend the awning. This mode is for testing only. Do not leave the unit in this mode for normal operation.

Non-functional Dip Switch settings. Do not use the following Dip Switch configurations:

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

- This device may not cause harmful interference and

- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

H. Shutter/Screen Transmitter Test

Allows testing of the sensor programmed to the motor. In this mode, pressing the DEMO button will send a down transmitter command. This mode is for testing only. Do not leave the unit in this mode for normal operation.