DuoFern 9494-2 User manual

VBD 662-2 (12.16)
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DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2
Instruction manual for the electrical connection and for commissioning
Item no. 3250 19 72 / Type: 9494-2 (flush-mounted device for 230 V/ 50 Hz)

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Dear Customer,
With your purchase of a DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller, you
have chosen a quality product manufactured by RADEMACHER.
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us.
RADEMACHER products have been developed with the greatest
possible convenience in mind. Having applied uncompromising
quality standards and thorough testing, we are proud to be able
to present this innovative product to you.
It’s brought to you by all the highly-
qualified personnel here at RADEMACHER.

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Contents
i Dear Customer, ...................................................................2
1. This manual... ......................................................................5
1.1 How to use this manual .....................................................................5
2. Hazard symbols ..................................................................6
2.1 Levels of danger and signal words.................................................6
2.2 Symbols and depictions used..........................................................7
2.3 Glossary - definition ............................................................................7
3. Included in delivery ...........................................................8
4. Front view of the operating unit .....................................9
5. Product description ........................................................ 10
5.1 Button functions................................................................................ 12
5.2 Button combinations....................................................................... 13
6. Technical specifications ................................................. 14
6.1 Conduct in the event of a power failure ................................... 16
7. Safety instructions .......................................................... 17
7.1 Intended use ....................................................................................... 18
7.2 Improper use....................................................................................... 19
7.3 Required expert knowledge of the installer............................ 19
8. Installation........................................................................ 20
8.1 Printing the label insert................................................................... 20
8.2 Selecting the suitable installation location ............................. 22
8.3 Connecting the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller 9494-2............................................................................... 22
8.4 Safety instructions for the electrical connection .......................23
8.5 Carrying out the Electrical Connection ..................................... 24
8.6 Connection of a lamp and push button.................................... 25
8.7 Connection Diagram with Changeover Switch...................... 26
8.8 Installation after the electrical connection.............................. 27

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Contents
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9. Commissioning................................................................ 28
9.1 Removing the factory default reservation for
buttons 1 and 2 ................................................................................. 29
9.2 Logging on DuoFern Devices ....................................................... 30
9.3 Logging off DuoFern devices........................................................ 31
9.4 Logging on to the HomePilot® ..................................................... 32
9.5 Clearing up the DuoFern network .............................................. 34
10. Activating the jog mode ................................................ 35
10.1 Operation in jog mode.................................................................... 36
11. Setting the lighting......................................................... 37
12. Carrying out a hardware reset, e.g. if a unit fails..........38
13. Erase all settings, software reset.................................. 39
14. Dismantling...................................................................... 40
15. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity.................... 41
16. Warranty Terms and Conditions ................................... 42
17. Cut out label insert.......................................................... 43

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1. This manual...
...describes the electrical connection, installation, commissioning
and operation of your DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2.
1.1 How to use this manual
◆Before you begin, please read this manual through
completely and follow all the safety instructions.
◆Please also read the instruction manuals of the logged on
DuoFern devices as well as of the respective connected
appliance.
◆This manual is part of the product. Please store it in an
easily accessible place.
◆When passing the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller on to a
third party, this manual must be passed on as well.
◆Damage resulting from non-compliance with these
instructions and safety instructions will void the warranty.
We assume no liability for any consequential damage.
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2. Hazard symbols
The following hazard symbols are used in this instruction manual:
Danger of fatal electric shock
Danger area / dangerous situation
2.1 Levels of danger and signal words
DANGER!
This hazard will lead to serious injury or death if not avoided.
WARNING!
This hazard may result in serious injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION!
This hazard may result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
ATTENTION!
This hazard may lead to property damage.
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2.2 Symbols and depictions used
Depiction Description
1. Procedures
2.
◆Itemisation
1) or a) Lists
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further useful information
Please read the respective manual.
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2.3 Glossary - definition
DuoFern
◆RADEMACHER radio technology for controlling compatible
products.
HomePilot®
◆The HomePilot® is a central controller unit for RADEMACHER
radio products.

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3. Included in delivery
a)
b)
d)
a) 1 x Operating unit (50 x 50 mm) with removable cover panel
for the label insert
b) 1 x Spacer frame
c) 1 x Frame
d) 1 x Installation housing
Not illustrated
e) 1 x Label insert, see page 20.
f) 1 x Instruction manual
After unpacking please check and compare...
... the contents of the package with those specified above.
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4. Front view of the operating unit
Symbol Description
T1 to T6 Buttons 1 to 6
LED 1 to LED 6 Each button has a red/white LED
T6
T2
T4
T5
T1
T3
LED 1/3/5 LED 2/4/6

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5. Product description
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Function
The DuoFern MultipleWall Controller serves to log on and control
various DuoFern devices. The six operating buttons can be used
to transmit the desired commands to the logged on DuoFern
devices. Six two-tone LEDs (red/white) provide information on
the respective status of the operation.
Max. number of DuoFern devices
A maximum of 8 DuoFern devices can be logged on per button
group. When logging on, the individual DuoFern devices are
automatically detected and recognised by the DuoFern Multiple
Wall Controller.
Jog mode
To control Venetian blinds with slats, the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller can be switched to jog mode.
White LEDs used to display the status and for lighting
The white LEDs of the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller can
additionally be used to display the status as well as for lighting.
If required, the brightness of the white LEDs can also be
adjusted with three different settings.

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5. Product description
Relay output [L‘ ] and external control input [ Ext. ]
In addition, the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 is
equipped with
◆a relay output [ L‘ ] for the connection * of an electrical
appliance: e.g. lighting when replacing a light switch.
◆an external control input [ Ext. ] for the connection * of
an additional external switch or button for the electrical
appliance.
* electrical connection, see page 25.
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Buttons 1 and 2 are, ex works, reserved for the relay
output [ L‘ ] and to control DuoFern Universal
actuators.
If required, this factory setting can be removed,
see page 29.
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Controller Design Function
Activate or deactivate
the light or appliance 1 x tap ON OFF
Control roller shutters /
Venetian blinds
1 x tap UP DOWN
tap again STOP STOP
Roller shutters /
Venetian blinds in
jog mode
1 x tap briefly UP briefly DOWN
1 x long UP DOWN
tap again STOP STOP
Dim light or save
interim values
1 x tap 0 to 100 % 100 % to 0
2 x tap go directly to
100 % go directly to 0
1 x tap in opposite
direction e.g. save 75 % e.g. save 45 %
Press and hold 0 to 100 % 100 % to 0
release e.g. save 75 % e.g. save 45 %
5.1 Button functions
T1 T2
T3 T4
T5 T6
0 %
100 %

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5.2 Button combinations
Activate the registering
mode, see page 30.
Activate the log-off mode,
see page 31.
Clear the DuoFern
network, see page 34.
Activate the jog mode,
see page 35.
Set lighting,
see page 37.
1 sec.
1 sec.
5 sec. 1 sec.
Software reset,
see page 39.
5 sec.

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6. Technical specifications
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Mains supply [ L / N ]
Mains supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
Consumption: Standby: < 0.6 W
Connection [ L‘ and L / N ]
Switching voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz
Maximum switching
capacity: ohmic load, e.g. bulbs
12 A (µ) (Type 1B)
inductive loads such as:
fluorescent lamps, drives,
iron core transformers, e.g. for
extra-low voltage bulbs such as
halogen bulbs
6 A (µ) (Type 1B)
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capacitive loads such as:
electronic transformers, AC/DC
transformer, e.g. for extra-low
voltage lamps such as halogen
lamps, LEDs, etc.
6 A (µ) (Type 1B)

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Control input [Ext. ]
for an external, manual switch / push button on site
Input voltage: 230 V
Maximum length of the
control cable: 10 m
Improper use can lead to serious injuries or property dam-
age.
◆Due to the small contact distance (µ), not suitable for
disconnecting.
◆The DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 should not be
used for an electrically safe disconnection of the connected
appliances.
General information
Permissible ambient tem-
perature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Protection class: II (only for use in dry rooms)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 50 x 50 x 12 mm (operating unit)
Installation depth 32 mm (installation housing)
Connecting terminals: Screw terminals for max.
1.5 mm2 cable cross-section
6. Technical specifications
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DuoFern radio technology
Transmission frequency: 434.5 MHz
Transmission power: max. 10 mW
Range:
indoors: approx. 30 m *
outdoors: approx. 100 m
* depending on the building structure
Max. number of DuoFern
devices:
8 per button group
24 in total
Factory settings
DuoFern devices: none
Jog mode: deactivated, for all groups
Allocation of switch relay: Buttons 1 and 2
Lighting: Off
6. Technical specifications
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6.1 Conduct in the event of a power failure
Data retention following a power failure
All settings remain permanently saved. Data is not lost even
after a longer power failure.
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The use of defective equipment can lead to personal injury
and damage to property (electric shocks / short circuiting).
◆Never use defective or damaged equipment.
◆Check that the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller is intact.
◆Consult our customer service department in the event that
you discover damage, see page 44.
There is a risk of fatal electric shock when touching
electrical components of the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller 9494-2.
◆Switch off the mains power before removing the cover
panel.
◆The DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 should not be
operated without the cover panel and frame.
◆Assemble all the components of the operating unit before
inserting it into the installation housing.
Short-circuiting, caused when the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller 9494-2 is overloaded, poses a danger to life.
◆The maximum switching capacity must not be exceeded.
◆Only use the control output [ L‘ ] for connecting and
controlling electrical appliances (e.g. lighting etc.) within
the permissible load limits, see “Technical Specifications”on
page 14 .
7. Safety instructions

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7.1 Intended use
Only use the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller to log on and
control DuoFern devices.
Operating conditions
◆The associated tubular motor must be fitted with a
mechanical or electronic end position switch.
◆Only use the DuoFern Multiple wlal Controller 9494-2 in
dry rooms.
◆For the electrical connection of the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller 9494-2, a 230 V/50 Hz power supply, together
with a site-provided disconnecting device (fuse), must be
available at the installation location.
◆The installation and operation of the radio systems is only
permitted for those systems and devices where a malfunction
in the transmitter or receiver would not cause a danger to
personnel or property or where this risk is already covered
by other safety equipment.
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Using the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller for any other purpose
than previously mentioned is not permissible.
Improper use can lead to serious injuries or property
damage.
◆Never use the radio system (e.g. DuoFern radio system) and its
components for the remote control of appliances and systems
with increased safety-relevant requirements or where there is
an accident risk. Such applications require additional safety
equipment. Observe the respective statutory regulations for
the installation of such systems.
◆The DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 should not be
used for an electrically safe disconnection of the connected
appliances.
There is a risk to life caused through short circuiting and
electric shocks if the DuoFern MultipleWall Controller 9494-2
is used outside or in damp rooms.
◆Do not install and use the DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller
9494-2 outdoors or in damp rooms.
7.2 Improper use
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The electrical connection, installation and commissioning of the
DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician in accordance with the instructions
in this manual.
7.3 Required expert knowledge of the installer

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8. Installation
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The DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 is intended for
flush mounting. We recommend installation in a deep 58 mm
flush-mounted box or in an electronic socket.
The label insert must be printed and the electrical connection
must be carried out prior to installation.
8.1 Printing the label insert
DANGER!
There is a risk of fatal electric shock when touching
electrical components of the DuoFern Multiple Wall
Controller 9494-2.
◆Switch off the mains power before removing the cover
panel.
◆The DuoFern Multiple Wall Controller 9494-2 should not be
operated without the cover panel and frame.
◆Assemble all the components of the operating unit before
inserting it into the installation housing.