Somfy Systems RSZ, VCZ, CSZ, BRZ Users Manual
Owner’s Manual
Virtual Cord™ Motorized Shades
Table of Contents
About your Motorized Shade .............................................................................................................. 2
Basic Shade Control ........................................................................................................................... 3
Control Features .................................................................................................................................. 3
Home Button - Single-Channel Remote ............................................................................................. 3
LED (Light Locations and Indications .................................................................................................. 4
Program Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 4
Adusting your Shade’s Default Upper Limit (optional) ........................................................................ 5
Adjusting your Shade’s Default Lower Limit (optional) ........................................................................ 5
Adjusting your Shade’s Home position (optional) ............................................................................... 6
Adjusting a Group of Shades ......................................................................................................... 6 - 7
Reversing Motor Direction ................................................................................................................... 8
Denitions and Descriptions Used for Programming .......................................................................... 9
Joining a Controller to a Motor .......................................................................................................... 10
Assigning the Single-Channel Remote as Primary ............................................................................ 11
Joining Additional Remotes to a Network ......................................................................................... 12
Joining an Existing Z-Wave Network ................................................................................................ 13
Removing a Device from a Hub ........................................................................................................ 13
Network Reset ................................................................................................................................... 14
Factory Limits Reset .......................................................................................................................... 14
Local Reset ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Please be sure to read and remove the securing tape and label before operating your motorized shade.
RF Antenna wire
Power cable/
A. Solar, Roller,
Artisian Fabric, Natural
RF Antenna wire
Power cable
B. Cellular, Pleated,
Classic Roman
Remove securing tape and position motor
RF antenna wire and power cable away
from roller tube (see A) or outside of headrail
(see B) depending upon product type.
Avoid crimping or damaging the antenna and
power lead during installation process.
NOTE: RF antenna should be visible
(exposed outside headrail) for greatest RF
range. In some cases, RF antenna wire may
need to be repositioned for
optimal performance.
ATTENTION! IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
¡ATENCIÓN! INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE LA INSTALACIÓN
About Your Motorized Shade
Motorized shades offer a convenient solution to everyday challenges. They provide instant privacy,
glare reduction, and eliminate the need to manually adjust shades. Motorized shades also eliminate
dangerous cords and create a comfortable and energy efcient environment. Motorized shades
feature Z-Wave Radio technology, Z-Wave is omnidirectional and operates within a range of 65 feet,
eliminating the need to aim the remote.
Z-Wave is the most widely used radio protocol in leading home automation systems, making
integration simple and inexpensive.
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Basic Shade Control
Upon rst power up, you will see a green light illuminate on the headrail or motor end of the shade. This will happen
whenever power is rst applied or restored after an outage. Press the UP or DOWN button to operate the shade.
Press and
release the
UP button
to fully open
the motorized
shade.
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Note: you can press and release the opposite directional button to stop the shade while it is in motion.
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Press and
release the
DOWN button
to fully close
the motorized
shade.
Control Features
Operating your shade with the two-button remote or optional single-channel remote.
Your controls have been pre-programmed to control your shade. The upper and lower limits and
position have already been set. If you are not satisfied with the default upper, lower, or position
of your shade, see steps in the following sections of this manual.
UP Button
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DOWN Button
HOME Button
Home Button − Single-Channel Remote
(Intermeidate/favorite)
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button: Acts as a STOP button while shade is in
motion. It can also be programmed as a quick way to
bring shades to your preferred intermediate position.
1. Press and releasing while your shade is at rest
will bring your shade to your position.
2. Press and releasing while the shade is in motion
will stop the shade.
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LED (Light) Locations and Indications
LED Light Bar
Light indicator
on the front of
the controls
Remote LED Indications
Operation on LED light bar:
LED Colors When Definition
Green blinking After operation Battery is good
Amber blinking After operation Battery is low
Red Blinking After operation Battery is dead
Solid green to solid
amber to ashing
green
Solid amber to
blinking green
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Shade LED Indications
There is a discreet LED located on the end of your shade to provide
additional valuable feedback. In bright conditions, it may be difcult to
see, so steps may need to be taken for limit light for better visibility.
LED Colors When Definition
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Flashing amber to
blinking green
Replacement battery: #CR2430
From user mode
From user mode
From user mode Intermediate limit set
Entering a
programming state
Leaving a
programming state
Amber blinking After operation Battery is at 20%
Red blinking After operation Battery is dead
Red/green alternating From user mode
blinks green then
turns off
Solid green then
turns off
Replacement batteries: 8AA Lithum per battery case; larger shades may
require multiple battery cases
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From user mode
From user mode
Entering a
programming state
Leaving a
programming state
Setting an
intermediate position
Shade LED
Light indicator on
the shade end
Program Buttons
Program Button (remote)
Button on the back of the Virtual Cord or single-channel remote used to put the control into programming mode for
various set up options within this guide.
Single-Channel Remote
Two-Button Remote
Program
Button
BACK VIEW BACK VIEW
Program/Operation Button (shade)
Button located on the shade headrail or motor end used to operate the shade if the control is misplaced or to put the
shade into programming mode for various set up options listed in this guide.
Installation Notes
Installation of Product:
Two-button remote only
• Check and adjust limits
Single-channel remote only
• Associate
• Adjust limits
• Adjust Home position
Cellular and Pleated
and Roman
Located on the
headrail
Solar, Roller, Natural, and
Soft Shades
Located on the motor end
It is necessary to install and adjust each product prior to moving on to the next product.
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Adjusting Your Shade’s Default Lower Limit (optional)
The upper limit of your shade is factory pre-set to an open position which protects the shade from damage while
maximizing view. If you desire the shade to have an upper limit at a lower position when fully opened, follow these
steps. Note: a jog is a brief up and down movement of the shade.
1. Briey press DOWN and
release. Allow the shade to
reach its default lower limit.
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3. Adjust your lower limit by
using UP or DOWN to move
your shade to your desired
lower limit.* The shade will
only move while UP or DOWN
is being pressed while in this
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2. Once the shade stops, press
and hold UP and DOWN
buttons simultaneously until
LED light turns amber and
release both buttons. The
adjustment mode.
4. When the shade is stopped at
your new desired lower limit,
press and hold UP and DOWN
buttons simultaneously until
the shade jogs.
shade will jog and the remote
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will ash green. The LED on
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the shade will alternately ash
green and red.
*PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Be careful not to exceed the ordered product legnth, this may result
in damaged product. Should this happen, immediately push UP to correct. If your shade will not
lower to your desired lower limit, contact a customer service agent for assistance.
Adjusting Your Shade’s Default Upper Limit (optional)
The lower limit of your shade is factory pre-set to a closed position matching the ordered legnth. You may want to
adjust the lower limit to accommodate window hardware or other obstructions. Note: a jog is a brief up and down
movement of the shade.
1. Briey press UP and release.
Allow the shade to reach its
default upper limit.
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2. Once the shade stops, press
and hold UP and DOWN
buttons simultaneously until
the shade jogs. (A jog is a
brief up and down movement
of the shade.)
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*PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: When adjusting the upper limit on cellular or pleated shades, do
not raise the product too tight. Adjusting the product too tight can cause the motor to fail and/or
break/fray the internal cording. When installing a solar or roller shade in a fascia or cassette
valance, be sure the hembar does not lift into the fascia or cassette, as this could cause the
hembar to get stuck and/or damage the fabric.
3. Adjust your upper limit by
using UP or DOWN to move
your shade to your desired
upper limit.* The shade will
only move while UP or DOWN
is being pressed while in this
adjustment mode.
4. When the shade is stopped at
your new desired upper limit,
press and hold UP and DOWN
buttons simultaneously until
the shade jogs.
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