Alpha Motors RS005 User manual

ALPHA RS005 Motion Sensor Instructions
Note: cannot be used in conjunction with a sun/wind sensor
Techanical data:
Battery: 2 x AAA Working current: 8mA
Protection Index: IP44 Temperature: -20℃ to +60℃
Frequency: 433.92MHz
The Parts:
Mounting Base Channel fixings Inner Casing
Outer Cover
(Contains the circuit board)
(Contains the inner casing and
clips onto the mounting base)
Sensitivity switch
AAA battery x 2
Learning button
Indicator light
Orientation switch for front/back or
underside installation
(Shown in front/back position)
Opening the unit.
Installation:
Firstly, find a suitable position on the front bar of the folding arm awning to house the motion sensor. This
position should not obstruct the operation of the awning and should ideally allow the motion sensor to be
secured to the hollow channel and be close to either end. Mounting near the centre will affect the quality of
operation. The device can be mounted on either the front, back or underside of the bar as circumstances
allow.
Underside Mount Back Mount
NOTE: Make sure to select the correct switch position on the circuit board for the mounting position used.
This is a crucial step , as incorrect switch position will render the unit unreliable or inoperable.
Setup
Select the correct position on the orientation switch (see image below)
NOTE: If mounted to the front or back of the leading bar then put switch into position 1.
If installed on the underside of the leading bar, then put switch into position 2.
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Install Batteries
Install 2 x AAA Alkaline batteries in the battery holders . The LED will flash to confirm the batteries are
correctly installed. If not, check if the batteries’ + and – are correct.
1.Assigning the Motion Sensor to the motor
Pick up the awnings remote and make sure it is on the correct channel for the awning if it’s a multi-
channel remote.
Press remote’s up and down simultaniously then release, then press stop 8 times, the motor will jiggle
after the 8th press.
Within 10 seconds of getting the jiggle, press and quickly release the “Learning Button” on the motion
sensor, the motor will jiggle again, motion sensor’s LED will flash once. The motion sensor is now paired
to the motor.
Note: If the LED flashes several times, you have held the learning button for too long and sent a
delete command instead. Repeat the step above and make sure to only give the learning button a
quick press and release.
Learning button
Position 1
front/back
Position 2
underside

Sensitivity switch
2.Threshold Adjustment
Using the supplied screwdriver, select a sensitivity between 1-9. 1 being the most sensitive and 9
being the least sensitive. A setting of 0 is a user defined sensitivity setting as explained on the next
page.
3.Pre-Defined Threshold Adjustment
Select the desired sensitivity (4 – 7 will suit most awnings but always test once installation is
complete to be sure).
Example: Sensitivity Level 4 = the front bar is being shaken by + or – 2.5 degrees off level.
Next insert the clip end of the inner casing.Then press the other end down and it will click in.
Place the cover over the mounting plate and click into place with a small sideways push.
Awning shaking angle Sensitivity level
USER DEFINED 0
±1.1° 1
±1.4° 2
±1.9° 3
±2.5° 4
±3.3° 5
±4.2° 6
±5.0° 7
±5.8° 8
±6.6° 9
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Testing the Threshold Settings
Ensure remote is on the correct channel for the awning if multi-channel. Test the awning for correct
direction from its remote. The top button must close the awning and the bottom button must open it. If
not, change the direction of operation and reset the motor limits as per the motors instructions. This step
is crucial as the Alpha motion sensor will only work this way and damage to the awning may occur if
this is not correct. Shake the awning up and down to simulate the level of wind you wish to protect the
awning against. If the awning does not retract after 6 seconds of shaking then remove the cover and set
the sensitivity switch to a lower level and try again until satisfied. Also double check the orientation
terminals are set properly for the mounting position.
Do not test by shaking the sensor in your hand as it will not function unless it is attached to the mounting
base.
4.Setting the User Defined Threshold ( if desired )
4.1 Switch the sensitivity switch to 0.
4.2 Re-assemble the motion sensor and connect to the awning
4.3 After installation and the awning is still, it is in the personalized threshold setting mode.
4.4 Shake the awning manually to simulate the maximum level of wind vibration allowed until
the awing closes automatically. If the awning closes satisfactorily on testing afterwards, it means the
motion sensor is set correctly. If the awning does not close, set the sensitivity to a lower level of
movement using the Personalized Threshold Resetting instructions below and test again.
4.5 Personalized Threshold Resetting
Open the awning with its remote, remove the outer cover from the base and wait for 5s, Slide the
outer cover back onto the base and follow the above operations 4.3 & 4.4
Operation of the Motion Sensor:
Once the motion sensor is installed and tested, it will issue the motor with an “IN” command whenever
the awning shakes to the set sensitivity level for 6 seconds.
At this time the motion sensor will lock out control of the motor for 30 seconds. The awning ca n be
controlled again after this 30 second period.
Deleting the Motion Sensor
Hold motion sensor’s learning button until the LED starts flashing, release the learning button . The LED
will flash for a total of 6 times, the motor will jiggle once, the motion sensor is now deleted and has no
control of the motor. Note: Using the “Delete all remotes“ sequence from the remote control will also
delete the motion sensor along with the other controllers.
Safety function:
When connected to the Alpha “Cassette Awning” motor, the motion sensor will send a signal to the
motor several times an hour to let the motor know it’s still protecting the awning. If the motor does not
receive this signal for a period of one hour after being opened, it will close automatically as a protective
measure. This is a sign that there is either a fault with the motion sensor or far more likely, the batteries
have gone flat. If this happens, replace the 2 x AAA alkaline batteries right away.
This safety function will not work with the Alpha “Universal” motors, although the motion sensor will
control this motor so long as the motion sensor is functioning.

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Changing the Awning Motion Sensor batteries
Replace every 12 months or if the awning closes after half an hour and it’s not windy.
1.Slide off the outer cover sideways, it might
move in either direction. (about 5mm ) 2.Remove inner casing by pushing the clip inwards.
3.Replace the batteries with fresh AAA Alkaline batteries, being careful not to touch any switches.
4.Next insert the clip end of the inner casing .5.Then press the other end down to click in.
6.Now slide the cover back onto the mounting b ase and you are done.
Note: The unit will only go together one way so do not force it.