elero VarioTel-915 User manual

VarioTel-915
Operating Instructions
Please keep the instructions in a safe place.
Nr.18100.6001/0606
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elero
309406 01
elero USA
10827 Alder Circle
USA-Dallas
Texas 75238
[e-mail]
elero GmbH
Antriebstechnik
Linsenhofer Str.59–63
D-72660 Beuren
[e-mail]
www.elero.com

Safety instructions......................................... USA- 2
Instruction to the user..................................... USA- 3
Explanation of buttons .................................... USA- 4
General information ....................................... USA- 5
Designated use............................................. USA- 5
Note......................................................... USA- 6
Wall holder installation ................................... USA- 6
Explanation of functions .................................. USA- 7
Transmission control light ............................ USA- 7
Group control .......................................... USA- 7
Select button........................................... USA- 7
Programming radio channel settings..................... USA- 8
Programming transmitter/channel................... USA- 8
Programming additional transmitters ............... USA- 8
Intermediate position for roller shutter/awning/
venetian blind.............................................. USA-10
Programming intermediate position ................. USA-10
Programming ventilation/reverse position .......... USA-10
Adjustment to intermediate position ................ USA-11
Adjustment to ventilation/reverse position ......... USA-11
Deleting intermediate position....................... USA-11
Deleting ventilation/reverse position ................ USA-11
Deleting radio channel settings........................... USA-12
Deleting individual transmitters ..................... USA-12
Deleting all transmitters.............................. USA-12
Technical data .............................................. USA-13
Battery replacement....................................... USA-13
Cleaning .................................................... USA-13
Troubleshooting............................................ USA-13
General declaration of conformity........................ USA-13
Contents Safety instructions
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Important safety instructions!
The following instructions must be observed
at all times.
• For use in dry rooms only.
• Use unmodified elero original parts only.
• Keep persons away from the systems guide
track.
• Keep children away from controls.
• Always comply with national stipulations.
• Always dispose of used batteries properly.
Always replace batteries with identical type
(LR 03; AAA.
• If the system is controlled by one or more
transmitters, the system guide track must be
visible during operation.
• The equipment contains small parts that could
be swallowed.
Warning!

Instruction to the user Explanation of buttons
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elero
Select
Transmission
control light
Select button
Programming
button P
Group
control
lights
vUP button
ySTOP button
bDOWN button
Battery
compartment
Labelling fields
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Operation with non-approved equipment is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that
changes and modifications made to the equipment without the
approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

Installation
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Note: Radio stations transmitting in the same frequency range
may cause reception interference.
Please note that the operating range of the radio signal is
limited by legislation as well as by the product design
Wall holder installation
• Before installing the wall holder, always ensure that the
transmitter and receiver are in proper working order.
• Mount the holder onto the wall using the two raw plugs and
screws provided.
General information/Designated use
General information
The VarioTel-915 handheld transmitter can be used to operate
up to five receivers individually or altogether.
The VarioTel-915 device is characterised by its user-friendly
operation.
Designated use
The VarioTel-915 may be used to operate roller shutters/sun
protection systems only.
• Please note that radio-controlled systems may not be used in
areas with a high risk of interference (e.g. hospitals, airports).
• The remote control is intended solely for use with equipment
and systems in which malfunctions in the handheld
transmitter or receiver would not pose any risk to persons,
animals or property or which contain safety devices to
eliminate such risks.
• The operator is not protected from interference from other
telecommunications systems and terminal equipment
(e.g. even from radio-controlled systems which are properly
operated in the same frequency range).
• Radio receivers may only be used in combination with
equipment and systems stipulated in manufacturers’
specifications.

Programming radio channel settings
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Programming transmitter/channel
Prerequisite: The receiver must be installed.
1. With pre-installed electric receivers, the fuse must be
disconnected and reconnected after a few seconds.
The receiver will remain in programming mode for approximately
5 minutes.
2. Position yourself in front of the roller shutter/awning/blind with
the remote control in your hand.
3. Open the front cover of the device and press the transmitter pro-
gramming button P briefly.The shutter/awning/blind will start to
move up and down.This will happen for approximately 2 minutes.
4. To define the keyboard layout, press the UP button on the trans-
mitter as soon as the shutter/awning/blind begins to move up-
wards (after approx. 1 second).The shutter/awning/blind will come
to a halt briefly. As soon as the shutter/awning/blind begins to
move again, press the DOWN button on the handheld transmitter.
The shutter/awning/blind will come to a stop.
The transmitter or this channel has been successfully programmed.
Programming additional transmitters
To programme additional transmitters in one receiver, please proceed
as follows:
1. Press the UP,DOWN and programming button Pon a transmitter
that has already been programmed in the receiver until the LED
goes out.
2. To define the keyboard layout,press the UP button on the hand-
held transmitter as soon as the shutter/awning/blind begins to
move upwards (after approx. 1 second).
The shutter/awning/blind will come to a halt briefly.
As soon as the shutter/awning/blind begins to move again,press
the DOWN button on the handheld transmitter.
The shutter/awning/blind will come to a stop.The transmitter or
this channel has been successfully programmed.
Explanation of functions
Transmission control light
The transmission control light is illuminated when a radio
signal is being transmitted.
The transmission control light will flash during transmission if
battery power is low.
The transmission power or radio operating range will decrease
as battery power decreases.If the transmission control light
does not light up when the buttons are pressed, the batteries
must be replaced.
Group control
Group control refers to the operation of one or more receivers
at the same time.The group selected is controlled via a control
command.
The VarioTel-915 is used to operate groups via five radio channels.
Select button
The select button may be used to select and programme up to
5 channels.The LED lights for the different channels light up to
indicate when a given channel is being used.
An additional channel is reserved for central command control.
This is allocated automatically.When the central command is
active,all five LEDs light up.
Note: The inlay card beneath the transparent cover can be
used to make a note of the groups which have been
programmed.

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Programming Pos B
Prerequisite:The transmitter has been programmed and the
end limit positions have been set.The curtain/
canopy/blind is in the upper end limit position.
1. 1. Adjust the curtain/canopy/blind into the desired position
using the DOWN button.
Note: Keep the DOWN button pressed until the desired
position is reached.
2. When the curtain/canopy/blind has reached the desired
position, press the STOP button in addition.
The curtain/canopy/blind will come to a stop.The
intermediate position has been successfully programmed.
Programming Pos V
Prerequisite: The transmitter has been programmed and the
end limit positions have been set.The curtain/
canopy/blind is in the lower end limit position.
1. Move the curtain/canopy/blind in the UP direction using the
handheld transmitter until the ventilation slits are open or
the reverse position has been reached.
Note: Keep the UP button pressed until the desired position
is reached.
2. When the curtain/canopy/blind has reached the desired
position, press the STOP button in addition.
The curtain/canopy/blind will come to a stop.The venti-
lation/reverse position has been successfully programmed.
Roller shutter Awning Venetian blind
Pos BIntermediate Intermediate Intermediate
position position position
Pos VVentilation position Canopy tension Reverse position
Intermediate position for roller
shutter/awning/venetian blind
Programming radio channel settings
Note: If more than one receiver is connected to the same supply
lead, all of these will be in programming mode
simultaneously.The shutters/awnings/blinds will begin to
move up and down“at random”.The longer you take to
carry out the programming, the larger the offset will be.
Individual channels can now be assigned to the given
receiver.
To stop the brief up and down movements, press the
STOP button on one of the pre-programmed handheld
transmitters briefly.
Channel assignment/modification can now be carried out
without you having to disconnect individual receivers.
Select the desired channel using the Select button.
If the shutter/awning/blind moves in the wrong direction,
the transmitter must be deleted and re-programmed.

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Operating voltage 3 V DC
Battery requirements 2 x LR 03 (AAA)
System of protection IP 20
Permissible ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C
Operating frequency 915,3 MHz
Dimensions in mm L 121 x W 43 x H 23
Deleting individual transmitters
Disconnect the fuse – and reconnect after a few seconds.
1. Open the front cover on the device and press the following
buttons simultaneously:
• Programming button P
• STOP button
2. Keep these two buttons pressed until the LED goes out briefly.
Deleting all transmitters
Disconnect the fuse – and reconnect after a few seconds.
1. Open the front cover on the device and press the following
buttons simultaneously:
• Programming button P
• UP buttpm
• STOP button
• DOWN button
2. Keep all of these buttons pressed until the LED flashes 3 times.
Technical data
The maximum radio range is 25 m indoors and 350 m outdoors.
Deleting radio channel settings/Technical data
Intermediate position for roller
shutter/awning/venetian blind
Adjustment to Pos B
Prerequisite: The transmitter has been programmed.
1. Press the UP button twice in quick succession.
2. The drive will adjust the curtain/canopy/blind into the stored
intermediate position.If no intermediate position is stored,
the curtain/canopy/blind is automatically adjusted into the
lower limit position.
Adjustment to Pos V(roller shutter, awning)
Prerequisite: The transmitter has been programmed.
1. Press the UP button twice in quick succession.
2. The curtain/canopy is adjusted into the stored ventilation
position. If no ventilation position is stored, the curtain/
canopy is automatically adjusted into the upper limit position.
Adjustment to Pos V(venetian blind)
Prerequisite: The transmitter has been programmed.
1. Press the UP button twice in quick succession.
2. The blind is adjusted into the stored reverse position. If no
reverse position is stored, the blind is automatically adjusted
into the lower limit position.
Deleting Pos B
1. Press the following buttons simultaneously:
• DOWN button
• STOP button
2.
Keep these two buttons pressed until the LED goes out briefly.
Deleting Pos V
1. Press the following buttons simultaneously:
• UP button
• STOP button
2. Keep these two buttons pressed until the LED goes out briefly.

Warnhinweise
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Battery replacement
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Insert the new batteries properly.
Cleaning
Clean the device with a damp cloth only.
Do not use a cleansing agent as doing so may damage the plastic.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Drive is not 1. Batteries are empty. 1. Replace batteries.
functioning. 2. Batteries are inserted 2. Remove batteries
Transmission control incorrectly. and re-insert
light is not illuminated. properly.
Drive is not 1. Receiver is not within 1. Move receiver closer
functioning. radio operating range. to ensure it is within
Transmission control operating range.
light is illuminated. 2.Transmitter is not 2. Programme
programmed in receiver. transmitter.
Transmission control Battery power is low. Replace batteries.
light is flashing.
Selected drive is not Wrong group has been Select the correct
functioning. selected. group.
Drive moves in wrong The directions have Delete transmitter and
direction. been set incorrectly. re-programme correctly.
General declaration of conformity:
The company elero GmbH hereby declares that the VarioTel-915
handheld transmitter complies with the basic requirements and
other relevant regulations of the EC Directive 1999/5/EG.
Battery replacement/Cleaning/Troubleshooting