Alpha RS005 User manual

1. TECHNICAL DATA
3. INSTALLATION
2. THE PARTS
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Cannot be used in conjunction with a sun/wind sensor.
Battery: 2 x AAA Working current: 8mA
Protection Index: IP44 Temperature: -20 to +60
Frequency: 433.92MHz
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Mounting B sae Channel f xi ings Circuit Board Outer Cover
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
center will affect the quality of operation. The device can be mounted on either the front, back or
underside of the bar as circumstances allow.
Contains clips onto the
mounting base
Lngearni button
A A bat yA ter x 2
Iorndicat light
Sensitivity switch Orientation switch for front back or/
underside installation
Shown in front back/
Slide in different directions Remove two screws Lift outer cover from
by screwdriver circuit board
to seperate from mou ting basen
Opening the unit

Underside Mount B Mountack
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.
INSTALL BATTERIES
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Position 1
front/back
Position 2
underside
4. 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 buttons simultaneously 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.
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5. THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT
6. PRE-DEFINED THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT
Place the cover
over the mounting plate
and click into place
with a smallsideways push.
Awning g angshakin le Sensitivity level
No function 0(Do not use this setting)
±°1.1 1
±°1.4 2
±1.9°3
±°2.5 4
±°3.3 5
±°4.2 6
±°5.0 7
±5.8°8
±°66.9
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.
Sensitivity switch
Select the desired sensitivity (2–3 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.
These angles are variable depending on the size of the awning and position of the sensor,
so ensure you are satisfied with the setting by testing afterwards.
Next close circuit by outer cover Then fix the outer cover with two screws
7. 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.

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 can be
controlled again after this 30 second period.
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8. OPERATION OF THE MOTION SENSOR
9. DELETING THE MOTION SENSOR
10. SAFETY FUNCTION
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. Often it is best to use this function as the method described
above does not work on all motor types.
When connected to the Alpha Cassette awning or Universal 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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11. CHANGING MOTION SENSOR BATTERIES (please give this page to your customer)
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)
Note: The unit will only go together one way so do not force it.
2. Remove two screws on
outer cover, open the unit.
3. Replace the batteries with fresh
AAA Alkaline batteries, being careful
not to touch any switches.
4. Next close outer cover onto circuit board, fix them.
Now slide the cover back onto the mounting base and you are done.5.
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