fakro AMZ User manual

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User manual
AMZ Z-Wave Solar Awning Blind
Read the instruction below carefully before proceeding to device usage
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Table of Contents
Important informations .............................................................................................................................3
Characteristics of the awning blind ......................................................................................................4-5
Characteristics of the remote ...................................................................................................................6
Device programming ............................................................................................................................7-10
Adding the device to the network (remote) - INCLUDE function .....................................................7
Assigning the device to the operating buttons of the controller - ASSOCIATE function ..................8
Removing the device from the operating buttons - DELETE function …..........................................9
Removing the device from the network (controller) - EXCLUDE function …..................................1 0
Additional informations ...........................................................................................................................11
Cooperation of device from different manufacturers in Z-Wave network …....................................11
Adding the AMZ awning to the network operate by the controller of other manufacturer ..............11
Special function – ALL ON, ALL OFF ….........................................................................................11
Manual operating …........................................................................................................................11
Remote control ….....................................................................................................................................12
Modes of control ….........................................................................................................................12
Switching between control mades …..............................................................................................12
Procedure for selection of mode control …....................................................................................12
peration mode and automatic control ...................….....................................................................13-14
Modes of the awning blind operation .............................................................................................13
Change of parameters …...............................................................................................................13
Opening or closing time in A and S mode ................................................................................13
Insolation level .....................................................................................................................13
Change of work modes .........................................................................................................13
Change of sensitivity level of the night mode ...........................................................................14
Restoring default parameters .................................................................................................14
Additional functions ................................................................................................................................15
Checking battery charge level .......................................................................................................15
Checking opening / closing status .................................................................................................15
Technical parameters ..............................................................................................................................16
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................16
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Important information
Read the instruction below carefully before proceeding to device usage in order to ensure
its proper functioning.
Please read carefully the instructions below before proceeding to the device installation
so as to prevent electric shock, injury etc.
When installing the electric awning blind it is necessary to observe the following
recommendations:
• After unpacking, check the awning blind elements for any signs of mechanical damage.
• Installation should be performed by a qualified person in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
• Plastic containers used for packing should be stored out of children reach as they may be a
potential source of danger.
• The awning blind should be used according to its intended design.
• The FAKRO Company shall not be responsible for any consequences being the result of
improper awning blind use.
• Any activities relating to cleaning, adjustment or dismantling should be preceded with
disconnecting the power supply.
• The awning blind cannot be washed using solvent-based substances or open stream of water
(do not immerse in water).
• Any repairs of the awning blind should be carried out by service authorised by the
manufacturer.
• The awning blind has been designed for installation outside the room.
• It is recommended to position remote control in the room in which the awning blind has been
installed. Spare parts are available in service of Fakro Company. When ordering it is necessary
to provide information from the data plate.

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Characteristics of the awning blind
The AMZ Z-Wave Solar Awning Blind is intended for installation in Fakro roof windows and is
adapted to cooperation with elements of wireless remote control system offered by FAKRO and other
manufacturers offering products with Z-Wave logo. The awning blind is equipped with a two-way radio
communication module. For communication, Z-Wave utilizes radio wave frequency of 868,42 MHz.
The controller of the awning blind is equipped with solar radiation and temperature sensors, thus
allowing blind operating in one of three modes: automatic, semi-automatic and manual.
The AMZ Z-Wave Solar Awning Blind is equipped with three protections:
• at the maximum unrolling of the awning blind (outskirt)
• at the maximum rolling up of the awning blind (outskirt)
• current limiting protecting the awning blind against damage and the user against accidental injury as a
result of contact with movable elements of the awning blind.
To be able to control the device, it is necessary to install it following the picture installation
instructions included in the product package. Below there is presented a general view of the AMZ Z-Wave
Solar awning blind with the description of the available buttons and signalling.
1 – battery bank
2 – ZWMS controller
3 – manual operating button
4 – work status (LED 1 )
5 – programming button P
6 – network status (LED 2)

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Characteristics of the awning blind
Available programming and manual operating buttons (up-down arrow) and signalling are
on the right side of the awning blind guide.
ZWMS controller terminals of the AMZ Z-Wave Solar awning blind are under right cover of
the awning blind – see the picture below.
7 – place of power supply connection (photovoltaic panel)
8 – place of motor connection
9 – photovoltaic panel for recharging the battery

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Characteristics of the remote
Note!!! ZWP SA4 is a remote intended to control the AMZ Z-Wave
Solar awning blind. Using other controllers is possible but it can cause
faster wearing off the batteries of these controllers due to the using
awakening function which extends required time of the controller
activity. Therefore it is possible to program the awning blind to one of
the controllers (e.g. ZWP1 0 remote, ZWK or ZWG keyboards) offered
by FAKRO or any controller of other manufacturer equipped with the Z-
Wave module.
I – button for channel selection
II – button for manual mode selection
III – button for semi-automatic mode selection
IV – button for automatic mode selection
V – operating button – for rolling up the awning blind
VI – stop button – for stopping the awning blind in requested position
VII – operating button – for unrolling the awning bind
N TE!!! Programming
button IN/EX and 3VDC
button cell battery is
positioned under back part of
the cover.
N TE!!! Older controllers of
the Z-Wave system cannot
operate awakening function
of energy-efficient devices
such as the AMZ Z-Wave
Solar awning blind.
VIII – 3V button cell battery
IX – IN/EX programming
button
1 – active channel no. 1 – remote control of the awning blind no. 1 by using
operating buttons 
2 – active channel no. 2 – remote control of the awning blind no. 2 by using
operating buttons 
3 – active channel no. 3 – remote control of the awning blind no. 3 by using
operating buttons 
4 – active channel no. 4 – remote control of the awning blind no. 4 by using
operating buttons 
1 ,2,3,4 – remote control of the group of awning blinds simultaneously (max.
4 awning blinds)

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Device programming
Below exemplary procedure of adding device to the network (INCLUDE
FUNCTION):
1 . Press once In/Ex button on the controller (remote)
2. The controller signals awaiting for information about the device being
added to the network – external LEDs (1 ,4) light up for about 1 0
seconds.
then within 1 0 seconds:
3. Press the programming button on the blind longer than 1 second:
4. The controller (remote) signals:
 correct adding the device to the network – two LEDs (2,3) light up
for 2 seconds.
 incorrect device adding – two LEDs (1 ,4) blink three times, it is
necessary to repeat the process
5. The awning blind signals:
- correct adding the device to the network – network status LED 2 blinks
once after pressing the button)
N TE!!! The awning blind is factory programmed for ZWP SA4 controller
on channel 1 . In case of need for controller replacement, change of
configuration or programming additional device, it is necessary to follow
recommendations presented below. Before proceeding to programming
check whether the device is not already a part of another network. The
device is in the network when after pressing P button the network status
LED blinks once for 0.5 sec . The device does not belong to any network
when after pressing P button the network status LED blinks for 5 sec .
Adding the device to the network (remote) – INCLUDE function
For the device to communicate in the Z-Wave network, it is necessary
to connect to this network and assign a specific number (Node ID). The
device can be added to the network, only if it is not already a part of
another network. To add the device to another network, it must be first
removed from the existing network or restored to factory settings by
means of any PRIMARY controller. Readiness to be added to the network
is signalled by the network status LED (fig. on page 4).

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5. Press the programming button on the awning blind for longer than 1
sec.
6. The controller signals
 correct assigning – LEDs 2,3,4 light up for 2 sec.
 Incorrect assigning – LEDs 1 ,2,3 blink three times
Within 1 second press the sequence of buttons:
2. Press the In/Ex button momentarily and then...
3. Press one of the operating buttons  or  or 
4. Readiness to assign the device is signalled by the controller –
- LEDs 1 ,2,3 light up for 1 0 sec.
Assigning the device to the operating buttons of the controller –
ASS CIATE function.
Please find below exemplary procedure of adding the device to the
operating buttons of the controller (ASSOCIATE FUNCTION):
In order to control the device (the awning blind):
1 . By pressing button  choose one of four channels which will be used
for operating the blind and then...
Device programming

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Device programming
Removing the device from the operating buttons – DELETE
function.
In some cases (change of place of installation, replacement of
damaged equipment), it is necessary to remove the device from the
operating buttons (DELETE) as well as from the network (EXCLUDE) to
prevent errors when sending commands (to non-existent devices) and
excessive drain on the batteries of portable controllers. Do not remove
devices physically from the network without first removing them
from the memory controller by using the DELETE and EXCLUDE
functions! It can lead to considerable delays in the operation of
devices in the network and the rapid wear on the batteries of portable
controllers. The order of execution of the function is also very important.
First, perform the DELETE function and at the very end the EXCLUDE
function. Please find below exemplary procedure of removing the
device from the operating buttons.
1 . By pressing button  choose one of four channels which will be used
for programming the blind and then...
Within 1 second press the sequence of buttons:
2. Press the In/Ex twice and then...
3. Press one of the operating buttons  or  or 
4. Readiness to remove the device is signalled by the controller
– LEDs 2,3,4 light up for 1 0 sec.
5. Press the programming button on the awning blind for 1 sec.
6. The controller signals:
 correct removing of the assigning is signalled by the controller –
LEDs 1 ,2,3 light up for 2 sec.
 incorrect removing of the assigning – LEDs 2,3,4 blink three times.

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Removing the device from the network
(controller) – EXCLUDE function.
Please find below exemplary procedure of removing the device from
the network (controller).
1 . Press twice In/Ex button on the controller momentarily.
2. The controller signals awaiting for information about the device
being removed from the network – LEDs 2,3 light up for about 1 0 sec.
then within 1 0 sec.
3. Press the programming button on the awning blind for longer
than 1 sec.:
4. The controller signals:
 correct device removal from the network – LEDs 1 ,4 light up for 2
sec.
 incorrect removal from the network – LEDs 2,3 blink three times.
5. The awning blind signals:
 correct device removal from the network – network status LED 2
lights up for 5 sec.
Device programming

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Cooperation of devices from different manufacturers in Z-Wave network
Z-Wave allows to integrate devices of different manufacturers which can work in different
groups; lighting, heating, domestic automation etc. Z-Wave devices operate as repeaters in the
network, thus increasing the range of radio communication. The more devices in the network,
the more reliable and more resistant to interference is performance of the devices within the
network.
Adding the AMZ Solar awning blind to the network operated by the controller of other
manufacturer.
Note!!! Make sure that the device (awning blind) is not a part of any network.
Start the INCLUDE procedure by means of the controller of the existing network and then
press the “Programming” button on the awning blind being added to the network.
Note: Information on how to initiate and perform the INCLUDE and ASSOCIATE functions with
the use of controllers of other manufacturers is to be found in the manuals of these devices.
Special function – ALL N, ALL FF
It is possible to define whether the awning blind has to obey CLOSE ALL and OPEN ALL
commands.
Note: Instructions on how to define CLOSE ALL and OPEN ALL functions can be found in the
manuals of these devices.
Manual operating
The manual operating button makes it possible to operate the AMZ Z-Wave Solar awning
blind right after its installation. In order to control the awning blind manually, it is necessary to
press the manual operating button. Buttons operate in the sequential cycle:
1 . First pressing of the button causes the awning blind to unroll.
2. Second pressing of the button stops the awning blind.
3. Third pressing of the button causes the awning blind to roll up.
Additional information

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Modes of control
Note!!! Every command sent from the remote to the awning blind is
preceded with the period of awakening the blind. It lasts about 0.3
sec. In practice it reflects in 0.5 sec. delay of the awning blind.
The awning blind can be controlled in one of three modes:
1 ) manual – control with the use of the remote control
2) semi-automatic – automatic closing and with the use of the remote control
3) automatic – automatic opening and closing and with the use of the remote
control
In the automatic control mode the awning blind is controlled by the
actuator on the basis of predetermined algorithm. In this mode the blind
can also be manually operated, but after expiration of set time (default
3min.) the actuator takes control over the awning blind operation.
In semi-automatic mode due to exceeding set value of insolation
level the awning blind unrolls. Rolling up is possible only with the remote
control. After manual rolling up of the awning blind due to the exceeding
set value of solar insolation and after expiration of set time, the actuator
one more time unrolls the awning blind.
In manual mode the awning blind can be controlled only via the
remote control (automatic control is turned off).
Switching between control modes
Switching between control modes is made via remote control
(buttons M S A) or automatically depending on the voltage level of
terminals of the charged battery. Below 1 2,3V there is a change from
automatic to manual mode. In manual mode below 11 ,8 V the awning
blind cannot be unrolled. It is signalled through its downward movement
(about 3cm) and upward. The awning blind will be stopped in case of
voltage below 11 ,1 V in order to protect the battery.
Procedure for selection of mode control:
1 . Channel selection (with SELECT button) from four available to which
the device is programmed.
2. Choice of the mode control: M – manual, S – semi-automatic or A –
automatic.
Remote control

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Change of parameters
pening or closing time in A and S mode
Change of default opening/closing time of the blind (3 min.) in
semi-automatic control mode is realized by M and UP/DOWN buttons. It is
possible to choose 1 ,2,3 or 4 LEDs corresponding to 3,4,5 or 6 minutes.
1 . Press and hold M button and then...
2. By pressing one of the controlling buttons  or  or  choose
requested value.
3. Release M button.
Insolation level
Change of default insolation level (60%) at which opening or
closing of the blind is realized with the use of S and UP/DOWN buttons.
It is possible to set 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%
1 . Press and hold S button and then...
2. By pressing one of the operating buttons  or  or  choose
requested value
3. Release S button
Change of work modes
To choose 2 modes of work – (1 ) SUMMER/WINTER and (2)
SUMMER. Mode no. 1 of work is default. In order to change mode of work
it is necessary to press A and UP/DOWN buttons.
1 . Press button A and then...
2. By pressing one of the operating buttons  or  or  choose
requested value
3. Release A button
peration mode and automatic control
Mode of the awning blind operation
In automatic control the solar blind utilizes 2 sensors: solar
radiation and temperature. Solar radiation sensor is realized by measuring
the voltage from photovoltaic panel and has direct influence on the awning
blind unrolling and rolling up.
Temperature sensor influences mode of the awning blind operation –
summer or winter. The awning blind works in summer mode when the
temperature is above 0 °C and in winter mode below this temperature. In
summer mode after exceeding set value of insolation (default 60%) the
awning blind automatically unrolls. Below this value (e.g. permanent
cloudiness) it rolls up. If the awning blind is below a certain min. insolation
level (during the night) it unrolls.
When setting semi-automatic control mode the awning blind can be
open for a few minutes depending on a set time (default 3 min.). In winter
mode the awning blind opens for a day and closes during a night, thus
contributing to solar energy gains.
In manual control mode the awning blind is unrolled and rolled up
with the use of the remote control buttons.
N TE!!! When changing parameters watch carefully signalling LEDs.
Correct setting of the parameters is signalled by a single blink of LED of
the chosen level. Incorrect setting of the parameters is signalled with three
blinks of the chosen level.

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Mode of work and automatic control
Change of sensitivity level of the night mode
It is possible to choose between 4 sensitivity levels of the night
mode. No. 2 is default mode of the sensitivity level. In order to change
sensitivity level of the night mode it is necessary to press SELECT and
UP/DOWN buttons.
1 . Press and hold SELECT  and then...
2. By pressing one of the operating buttons  or  or  choose
requested value.
3. Release SELECT  button.
Restoring default parameters
1 . Press and hold for 5 sec. programming button P on the awning blind
until single blink of motor status LED and then...
2. Not releasing P button press manual operating button for longer
than 1 sec.
3. Correct restoring of the default parameters – motor status LED
blinks 5 times

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Checking battery charge level
1 . Choose with the SELECT (  ) button appropriate channel on which
the awning blind is programmed, e.g. 1
2. Press the button (  ) and hold for 3 sec. until LED of the channel 1
starts blinking
3. Channel LED blinks for about 1 0 sec.
4. Press button (  ). Awaiting time for pressing (  ) is about 1 0 sec.
The inquiry concerning battery charge level is sent to the device. In
response the device receives message displayed with the use of the
controller's LEDs:
I – 1 (25% battery charge level),
II – 1 ,2 (50% battery charge level),
III – 1 ,2,3 – (75% battery charge level),
IV – 1 ,2,3,4 – (1 00% battery charge level)
Checking opening / closing status
1 . Choose with the SELECT (  ) button appropriate channel on which
the awning blind is programmed, e.g. 1
2. Press the button (  ) and hold for 3 sec. until LED of the channel 1
starts blinking.
3. Channel LED blinks for about 1 0 sec.
4. Press button (  ). Awaiting time for pressing (  ) is about 1 0 sec
The inquiry concerning battery opening / closing status is sent
to the device. In response the device receives message displayed
with the use of the controller's LEDs:
I – 1 (0% - the awning blinds completely closed)
II – 1 ,2,3,4 (1 00% - the awning blind completely open)
Additional functions

Warranty
The manufacturer guarantees correct device functioning. It also undertakes to repair or replace the device
if damage is a result of material or structural faults. The warranty period is 24 months from the purchase date,
fulfilling the following conditions:
• Installation has been performed by an authorised person, as per manufacturer recommendations.
• Seals remain intact and no unauthorised structural changes have been made.
• The device has been used in accordance with its intended use as per user manual. Damage is not a result of
improperly made electrical system or atmospheric phenomena.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which occurred as a result of improper use or mechanical damage.
• In case of failure, the device must be submitted for repair with a Warranty Card. Defects revealed within the
warranty period will be removed free of charge no longer than 1 4 days after accepting the product for repair.
Warranty and post-warranty repairs are performed by the manufacturer i.e. FAKRO PP. Sp. z o.o..
Quality Certificate:
Device
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Serial No ......................................................................................................................................
Seller ............................................................................................................................................
Address ........................................................................................................................................
Purchase date ..............................................................................................................................
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Signature (stamp) of installing person
Technical parameters
Technical parameters
Technical parameters
Parameter Motor of AMZ Z-Wave
Solar Awning Blind
Power voltage 12V DC
Rated current 1,4 A
Speed 23 r.p.m
Power cable 2 x ,75 mm2
Weight ,85 kg
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