Allmatic KAIROS DUO User manual

KAIROS
Wireless sensor light-wind-rain-temperature
6-1622652 - ENGLISH - rev.4 - 20/05/2021

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INDEX
1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS 3
2. DESCRIPTION 3
TABLE 1 - Sensor compatibility with ALLMATIC awning control unit. 3
3. PRODUCT VIEW AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4
TABLE 2 - Available versions of wireless KAIROS sensors. 5
4. MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS 6
5. SENSOR FUNCTIONALITIES AND ADJUSTMENTS 7
TABLE 3 - Use of ADJUSTMENT MODE. 8
TABLE 4 - Thresholds and response times of the sensors. 8
6. MAINTENANCE 9
7. CHANGE OF SENSOR IDENTIFICATION CODE (ID) 10
8. TROUBLESHOOTING (FAQ) 10
9. DRILLING DRAWING 11
10. PRODUCT DISPOSAL 11
11. WARRANTY 11

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1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Before installing the product it is mandatory to read the document related to the GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
accompanying the product. Document 6-1620001. The additional sheet can also be downloaded from www.
allmatic.com.
KAIROS devices are a family of climate sensors suitable for the detection of atmospheric events.
The sensor communicates via radio the atmospheric state detected through radio communication at 433,92Mhz, so it is not
necessary to make wired connections between the sensor and the control unit. The device can only work in combination with
Allmatic control units predisposed to radio reception (see compatibility table below).
There are various types of climate sensors depending on the installation needs, both powered by 100-240Vac network and
powered by integrated photovoltaic panel.
2. DESCRIPTION
ATTENTION!
The KAIROS device is not a measuring instrument and therefore does not communicate to the control unit a detected
value, but communicates the presence or absence of the aected atmospheric event.
The automation management of this event is assigned exclusively to the control unit in use.
During the installation also refer to the instruction manual of the control unit in use.
TABLE 1 - Sensor compatibility with ALLMATIC awning control unit.
CODE CLIMATE SENSOR
COMMUNICATION
WITH THE
CONTROL UNIT
AWNING
MICROCAP
16
B1VR
PROX
B2VR
PROX
HELIOS
KAIROS
12001766 KAIROS wireless • •
12001770 KAIROS SA wireless • •
12001765 KAIROS DUO wireless • •
12001772 KAIROS DUO SA wireless • •
12001768 KAIROS PERGOLA wireless • •
12001774 KAIROS PERGOLA SA wireless • •
12001760 KAIROS S wired • •
12001705 WIN S wired • •
12001762 AXEM wireless • •

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3. PRODUCT VIEW AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FRONT VIEW
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL
RAIN SENSOR
LIGHT SENSOR
WIND SENSOR
REAR LABEL VIEW
KAIROS
KAIROS SA
KAIROS PERGOLA
KAIROS PERGOLA SA
40
6020
Test km/h Test
80
12040
Test km/h Rain
Test
ATTENTION!
The regulation trimmers and labels change depending on the sensor model in use.
KAIROS DUO
KAIROS DUO SA
40
6020
Test km/h Test
B B
CCC
D D E
FFF
A A A
Description:
A. TRANSMISSION button
B. TEMPERATURE SENSOR
C. Trimmer for the regulation of WIND INTENSITY
D. Trimmer for the regulation of LIGHT INTENSITY
E. Trimmer for the regulation of RAIN INTENSITY
F. Multicolor signalling LED

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3.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TABLE 2 - Available versions of wireless KAIROS sensors.
Sensor
Functionality
Power supply Heater Consumption
LIGHT WIND RAIN TEMPERATURE
KAIROS • • • • 100-240Vac YES 1,5 W
12 W with heater
KAIROS SA • • • • Photovoltaic panel - -
KAIROS DUO • • 100-240Vac - 1,5 W
KAIROS DUO SA • • Photovoltaic panel - -
KAIROS PERGOLA • • • 100-240Vac YES 1,5 W
12 W with heater
KAIROS PERGOLA SA • • • Photovoltaic panel - -
In the versions called "SA" (Stand-Alone) the device is powered by the photovoltaic panel on the upper cover. In addition, in this
version, the device has a type CR2032 battery mounted internally that, in case of a prolonged power failure through the solar panel
(for example because covered by a shadow) it shall ensure the proper functioning of the whole system.
3.2 RADIO COMMUNICATION
In wireless KAIROS sensors, communication between the device and the control unit is via radio waves at 433,92Mhz.
The climate sensors must be positioned on the same wall as the awning to be protected, at a maximum distance of 20-25 meters
from the control unit.
WARNING!
The maximum distance may vary considerably in the presence of metal parts, in the presence of shielding between
the device and the control unit or in the presence of other devices that communicate at the same radio frequency.
STANDARD VERSION "SA" VERSION
100-240
Vac

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4. MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS
1
3
4
5
7
2
6
6
1
3
4
5
7
2
6
6
Mounting instructions:
• Attach the plate 1to the wall using the drilling table (see Chap-
ter 9) at least 2m from the ground.
• Apply the gasket 2, passing the power cable through the hole
(only on standard versions).
• Connect the power cable to the terminal 3(only on standard
versions).
• Screw 4the sensor to the wall plate, lift the sensor and screw
the screws 5.
• Remove the protection 6and adjust the grade of the sensor so
that the blades are level (see below).
• Tighten the screw with a hexagonal wrench of 4 and reposition
the protection 6by inserting it from the bottom and pressing
until closing.
• Cover with the covers 7.
WARNING!
If you are using a KAIROS sensor with solar panel power it is very important to ensure that it is installed in a position
that is exposed as much as possible to direct sunlight.
In case the sensor is covered or shadowed by buildings or trees, the photovoltaic panel does not properly supply the
sensor and therefore the buer battery inside the sensor can be consumed early making the device stop working.
For replacement of the buer battery refer to chapter "6. MAINTENANCE".
120°
INDICATIONS OF INSTALLATION
S
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5. SENSOR FUNCTIONALITIES AND ADJUSTMENTS
In this section it is necessary to operate simultaneously with the instructions of the sensor and the control unit in use.
Functionalities are related to the sensor model in use (see Table 2 in Chapter 3.1).
5.1 LEARNING OF THE SENSOR
Each sensor can be learned on one or more control units (positioned within a maximum range of 20-25 meters).
To learn the sensor on the control unit refer to the instructions of the control unit in use.
A short press of the button A(< 2 sec.) carries out the transmission by the sensor, displayed with a fast flashing red color of the
multicolored LED F.
5.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGULATION TRIMMERS
Each KAIROS has two trimmers placed on the back of the same, thanks to which you can adjust the sensor associated with it.
LIGHT SENSOR
The adjustment ranges from a few lux up to a maximum of 60Klux.
By setting a low value the sensor will react with little brightness.
WARNING! The sensor reacts after the brightness has remained stable above or below
the threshold for at least 10 minutes. This is to avoid continuous movements by the
automation.
WIND SENSOR
The adjustment ranges from a few km/h up to a maximum of 80km/h (160km/h for KAIROS
PERGOLA). By setting a low value the sensor reacts with little wind.
You can disable the wind sensor by turning the trimmer completely clockwise.
WARNING! Disabling the wind sensor there is a risk of damaging the automation.
RAIN SENSOR
The adjustment ranges from little moisture detected to heavy rain detected on the sensor.
By setting a low rain value the sensor will react with little water/humidity, while setting a high
value the sensor will react in the presence of a lot of water.
WARNING! The sensor is also sensitive to moisture in the hands. For this reason,
when adjusting, be careful NOT TO TOUCH the sensor with your hands.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The temperature thresholds are defined and cannot be changed.
The sensor will intervene when the surrounding temperature has fallen below the threshold of
about 4 º C ( in "SA" versions the threshold is around 2 º C).
Test
40
6020
Test km/h
Rain
Test
POSITION "Test"
Each trimmer also has a position called "Test".
This position is found by turning the trimmer completely counterclockwise.
In this position the sensor speeds up the threshold transitions and the sending of alarms and has a very high sensitivity to the
atmospheric event.
For this reason, in some environments, the "Test" position could make the sensor always look alarmed.

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5.3 ADJUSTMENT OF THE SENSOR
The sensor has a ADJUSTMENT MODE to be able to correctly adjust the sensors according to your needs and the environmental
conditions in which you are located.
Entering the ADJUSTMENT MODE you can view the current status of the sensors and, by adjusting the intervention thresholds, find
the desired value of brightness, wind speed and amount of rain needed to intervene the sensor.
To enter the ADJUSTMENT MODE you need to press and hold the button Aon the sensor for 10 seconds, until the LED turns green.
In this condition the status of the light sensor is displayed.
With another short press of the button the LED becomes yellow and displays the status of the wind sensor.
With another short press of the button the LED becomes red and displays the status of the rain sensor.
With another short press of the button the LED becomes green and displays the status of the temperature sensor.
To exit the ADJUSTMENT MODE, briefly press the sensor button Aor wait 5 minutes.
In this mode, by moving the trimmers, it is possible to identify the transition thresholds between fixed LED and flashing LED, corre-
sponding to the ambient conditions detected by the sensor at that time.
TABLE 3 - Use of ADJUSTMENT MODE.
Sensor LED Colour FIXED LED
(sensor does not intervene)
FLASHING LED
(sensor intervention)
LED FLASHES
SLOW
Light GREEN Below the set threshold Above the set threshold -
Wind YELLOW Below the set threshold Above the set threshold Sensor disabled
Rain RED Below the set threshold Above the set threshold -
Temperature GREEN > 4°C ( > 2°C "SA" version) < 4°C ( < 2°C "SA" version) -
WARNING!
When using this mode, the sensor does not communicate to the associated control unit the situation detected by the
sensors.
The intervention of the sensor in the detection of the atmospheric event is not immediate and is related to timing to avoid false
alarms or accidental interventions. During the adjustment mode such times are reduced to allow a smoother configuration.
Please refer to the table below for values against each sensor.
TABLE 4 - Thresholds and response times of the sensors.
SENSOR SETTING LIGHT
SENSOR
RAIN
SENSOR
WIND
SENSOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
NORMAL
THRESHOLD
ADJUSTMENT
Trimmer
min: 100 lux
max: 60 Klux
• PERGOLA vers.: Trimmer
little moisture - heavy rain
• Standard vers.: 23% umidity
• "SA" vers.: 20% umidity
Trimmer
• PERGOLA vers.:
0-160Km/h
• OTHER: 0-80 Km/h
• Standard vers.:
around 4°C
• "SA" vers.: around 2°C
Minimum time
above threshold 10 min 4 sec. 4 sec. 30 sec.
Minimum time
below threshold 10 min 60 sec. 60 sec. 30 sec.
ADJUSTMENT
MODE
THRESHOLD
ADJUSTMENT
Trimmer
min: 100 lux
max: 60 Klux
• PERGOLA vers.: Trimmer
little moisture - heavy rain
• Standard vers.: 23% umidity
• "SA" vers.: 20% umidity
Trimmer
• PERGOLA vers.:
0-160Km/h
• OTHER: 0-80 Km/h
• Standard vers.:
around 4°C
• "SA" vers.: around 2°C
Minimum time
above threshold 4 sec. 4 sec. 2 sec. 5 sec.
Minimum time
below threshold 4 sec. 4 sec. 2 sec. 5 sec.

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6. MAINTENANCE
For the correct functioning of the sensor over the time it is recommended periodically to:
• verify that the sensor is securely attached to the wall.
• verify that the sensor is not damaged.
• clean the top cover including photovoltaic panel, rain sensor, light sensor with a microfiber cloth WITHOUT using chemicals
that could damage the sensors.
• replace the internal buer battery every 3 years.
6.1 REPLACEMENT OF INTERNAL BUFFER BATTERY (only for "SA" version)
WARNING!
As the sensor is equipped with highly sensitive and fragile components, this procedure must be carried out ONLY by
specialized personnel.
Damaging one or more parts, both electrical and mechanical, of the sensor could compromise the correct functioning
of the sensor.
1
2
3
4
To open the sensor and replace the battery buer proceed as
follows:
1. Unscrew and remove the six screws under the
sensor.
2. Gently remove the top cover, taking care not to
damage the connected cables.
3. Remove the two screws that hold the board fixed to
the lower cover and lift it gently, taking care not to hit
the electrical components mounted on it.
4. Replace the battery with a new one, type CR2032.
Once replaced the battery reassemble the sensor taking care
to put the board back in its seat without causing shock or
crushing to the electrical components.

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7. CHANGE OF SENSOR IDENTIFICATION CODE (ID)
To be performed only in exceptional cases.
The ID change is necessary when two sensors operate in the same range and have the same ID; this operation allows you to auto-
matically change the ID.
Press and hold the Abutton for more than 20 seconds.
The LED starts flashing red, yellow, amber, and when the LED turns on green fixed the ID change was executed correctly and you
can release the key.
Releasing the key before the end of the procedure cancels the ID change.
ATTENTION!
After the ID change, repeat the procedure for learning the sensor on the control unit.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING (FAQ)
Trouble Possible causes Solutions
When the sensor Abutton is
pressed, the LED does not flash.
Lack of power. Standard versions:
• Check power supply connection.
"Stand-Alone" versions:
• Clean the photovoltaic panel surface and
leave the sensor in direct sunlight for at
least 10-15 minutes.
• Replace the buer battery, inside the
sensor.
The automation does not close in
case of wind.
The set threshold (trimmer) of the
wind sensor is too high.
Rotate the trimmer adjusting the wind sensor
counterclockwise to a lower value.
Wrong incline of the sensor. Adjust the grade of the sensor so that the wind
sensor blades are level.
Wrong settings of the control unit. Check the Control Unit settings.
The automation closes with little
wind.
The set threshold (trimmer) of the
wind sensor is too low.
Rotate the trimmer adjusting the wind sensor
clockwise over a higher value.
Automation opens too late in the
morning.
The threshold set (trimmer) of the
light sensor is too high.
Rotate the light adjusting trimmer counter-
clockwise to a lower value.
It is recommended to use the ADJUSTMENT
MODE for this adjustment.
Automation opens too early in the
morning.
The threshold set (trimmer) of the
light sensor is too low.
Rotate the light adjusting trimmer clockwise
over a higher value.
It is recommended to use the ADJUSTMENT
MODE for this adjustment.
Automation always has an active
rain alarm.
The set threshold (trimmer) of the
rain sensor is too low.
Check that the adjustment trimmer is not set
to the "Test" position and adjust the trimmer
clockwise over a higher value.
It is recommended to use the ADJUSTMENT
MODE for this adjustment.

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This product is an integral part of automation, and therefore must be disposed of together with it. As with installation operations, even
at the end of the life of this product, dismantling operations must be carried out by qualified personnel. This product consists of various
types of materials: some can be recycled, others must be disposed of. Find out about the recycling or disposal systems required by the
regulations in force in your territory for this category of product.
WARNING! - certain parts of the product may contain pollutants or dangerous substances which, if dispersed in the
environment, could have harmful eects on the environment and human health.
As indicated by the symbol on the side, it is forbidden to throw this product into household waste. Then perform the
“separate collection” for disposal, according to the methods provided by the regulations in force in your territory, or
return the product to the seller when buying a new equivalent product.
WARNING! - the regulations in force at local level may provide for heavy penalties in case of improper disposal of this
product.
10. PRODUCT DISPOSAL
11. WARRANTY
The manufacturer’s warranty is valid from the date stamped on the product and is limited to the repair or replacement free of charge
of the parts recognized by the same as defective due to lack of essential quality in the materials or lack of processing. The warranty
does not cover damage or defects due to external agents, maintenance deficiency, overload, natural wear, choice of incorrect type,
assembly error, or other causes not attributable to the manufacturer. Tampered products will not be guaranteed or repaired. The data
given are purely indicative. No liability may be charged for reductions in scope or malfunctions due to environmental interference.
The liability of the manufacturer for damage caused to anyone by accidents of any nature caused by our defective products, are only
those that derive from the Italian law.
9. DRILLING DRAWING
5mm
5mm
5mm
5mm
Cut out the shape below to drill the surface where the sensor will be placed.

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