GEIGER GF0050 User manual

GEIGER
RADIO SYSTEMS
Sunshade controls
Radio remote
controls for
rolling shutters
and sunshade
controls
GF0043 18-channel
GF0050 50-channel
Display handheld transmitter
with timer, astro function and
USB interface
LIVINGROOM
AWNING 1
AWNING 2
BLIND 1
BLIND 2
BLIND 3
LIGHT 1
EDIT
WOHNZIMMER
MARKISE 1
MARKISE 2
JALOUSIE 1
JALOUSIE 2
JALOUSIE 3
LICHT 1
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 0
LIVINGROOM
AWNING 1
AWNING 2
BLIND 1
BLIND 2
BLIND 3
LIGHT 1
EDIT

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................3
3. INTENDED USE.................................................................................................................................................................3
4. TRANSMITTER DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................3
5. OPERATING CONDITIONS...............................................................................................................................................5
5.1 OPERATIONAL MODE .............................................................................................................................................5
5.2 ENERGY SAVING MODE WITH SNOOZE FUNCTION ...........................................................................................5
5.3 DEEP SLEEP MODE ................................................................................................................................................5
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................6
6.1 MULTIFUNCTION KEYS...........................................................................................................................................6
6.2 NAVIGATION KEYS..................................................................................................................................................6
6.3 TURNING ON THE TRANSMITTER GF0043/GF005 ...............................................................................................7
6.4 SELECTION OF THE RECEIVER.............................................................................................................................7
6.5 SEND A RADIO COMMAND.....................................................................................................................................7
6.6 SWITCH BETWEEN AREAS ....................................................................................................................................8
6.7 SHORTCUT KEYS (ONLY GF0050).........................................................................................................................8
7. PROGRAMMING AND CODING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................9
7.1 ENTER AREAS, RECEIVERS AND CODINGS........................................................................................................9
7.2 TRANSFER SET CODINGS ON RECEIVERS .......................................................................................................13
7.3 SELECTION OF VARIOUS RECEIVERS ...............................................................................................................13
7.4 DELETE OR MODIFY AREAS, RECEIVERS AND CODES...................................................................................14
7.4.1 EDIT DIFFERENT RECEIVERS.........................................................................................................................14
7.5 SETTINGS MENU ...................................................................................................................................................15
7.5.1 ACCESS / EXIT MENU.......................................................................................................................................15
7.5.2 SET TIME AND DATE ........................................................................................................................................15
7.5.3 SET THE TIMER ................................................................................................................................................16
7.5.4 SET ASTRO FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................16
7.5.5 LANGUAGE SETTING .......................................................................................................................................17
7.5.6 USB CONNECTION TO A PC ............................................................................................................................17
7.5.7 DEVICE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................18
7.5.8 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS ....................................................................................................................18
8. TIMER MENU...................................................................................................................................................................19
8.1 ACCESS / DELETE MENU .....................................................................................................................................19
8.2 SETTING THE TIMER ............................................................................................................................................19
8.3 TIMER STATUS ......................................................................................................................................................22
9. PC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE....................................................................................................................................23
9.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................23
9.2 OVERVIEW GF0043-50 MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.........................................................................................23
9.3 DEVICES AND AREAS ...........................................................................................................................................23
9.4 CREATE NEW CUSTOMERS.................................................................................................................................24
9.5 CREATE SITES.......................................................................................................................................................24
9.6 HOW TO ASSIGN AREAS TO A SITE....................................................................................................................25
9.7 CREATE DEVICES .................................................................................................................................................25
9.8 ENTER INFO TEXT ON TRANSMITTER................................................................................................................26
9.9 DATA COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTER - COMPUTER ....................................................................................27
9.10 CREATE RADIO CODING PLANS .........................................................................................................................27
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................28
10.1 THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT START .....................................................................................................................28
10.2 THE HANDHELD TRANSMITTER IS NOT RECOGNIZED ....................................................................................28
10.3 DATABASE BACKUPS ...........................................................................................................................................28
11. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................................29
12. WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................................29
13. TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................................................................................................29
14. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................................29
15. APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................................................30

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1. Introduction
The purchase of the handheld transmitter with graphic display GF0043/GF0050 was a good
decision. You have acquired a high-quality product from the house of GEIGER.
The handheld transmitter enables to send either 8 or 50 different codings to control a range of different
receivers:
•Individual
•Grouped or
•Centralized controls
No labour-intensive and time-consuming laying of control lines is needed as all switching signals are
transmitted via radio.
An integrated timer with astro function enables the automatic sending of switching commands at pre-
selected times. Following radio receivers with integrated control can be controlled with the GEIGER
handheld transmitters GF0043/GF0050:
•all GEIGER radio motors
•all external radio receivers
2. Safety instructions
The operation of the actuators and the electrical products shall only take place when you are sure that there
is no risk to people, animals or property.
The radio remote control should be kept out of reach of children.
If service work or adaptations are necessary, the device is to be immediately taken out of
service and secured against inadvertent use.
3. Intended use
The comfort handheld transmitter is only to be used for its intended purpose as described under
Section 1 of the operating instructions.
Changes or modifications to the transmitter void any rights to claims under the guarantee. After
unpacking the device, check it right away for any damage. Transport damage is to be reported to the
supplier immediately.
4. Transmitter description
Comfort-handheld transmitter with graphic display GF0043
•3 areas for the selection of 6 different codings each.
•With USB interface and software-CD for individual labelling of the receivers and timer
programming via a MS-Windows PC.
•Alternative labelling of the receivers with terms of an internal library.

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•Any number of receivers can be assigned to the 18 codings.
•Large navigation keys for an easy and intuitive operation and to send the radio
commands to the receivers.
•Multifunction keys to perform the functions shown on the transmitter display, for
example sun automatic on/off.
•Integrated clock with timer function and astro time shift.
•Automatic changeover of daylight savings time.
Comfort handheld transmitter with graphic display GF0050
•5 areas for the selection of 10 different codings each.
•With USB interface and software-CD for individual labelling of the receivers and timer
programming via a MS-Windows PC.
•Alternative labelling of the receivers with terms of an internal library.
•Any number of receivers can be assigned to the 50 codings.
•Large navigation keys for an easy and intuitive operation and to send the radio
commands to the receivers.
•Multifunction keys to perform the functions shown on the transmitter display, for
example sun automatic on/off.
•Integrated clock with timer function and astro time shift.
•10 shortcut keys for direct selection of frequently used functions.
•Automatic changeover of daylight savings time.
The packaging unit consists of:
•Display handheld transmitter GF0043 or GF0050
•Software-CD
•USB interface connection cable
•Operating instructions

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5. Operating conditions
In order to maximize battery lifetime, three different energy
modes are available.
The power-saving mode is also equipped with a key lock, for
avoidance of unintentional switching, such as the closing of
a shutter.
5.1 Operational mode
Press OK key to turn on the transmitter (wake up process from
the power saving mode). The first location shows on the display.
All keys are active and the display is illuminated.
5.2 Energy saving mode with snooze
function
If no action takes place within 10 seconds, the snooze
function is activated. The display light shuts off but all keys
keep active. When actuating a key again the display light
turns on.
5.3 Deep sleep mode
You get the transmitter to enter the deep sleep mode when
all keys are not actuated for 1 minute. The display shuts down.
Only the OK key keeps active. To wake the transmitter back up,
simply press the OK key. The programmed switching times of
the timer are running in the background.
Note: the 10 shortcut keys are only available
on the 50-channel handheld transmitter
GF0050.
Important: the energy saving mode is off when the
the USB-PC mode is activated (see page 17)
Exit USB-PC mode with key
Switch
on with
OK key

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6. Operating instructions
6.1 Multifunction keys
The functions of the keys appear on the display
above each key:
Editing mode:enter setup menu
Timer-display:display switching times
Device settings:setup
Jump back one menu level
Selection: receiver / astro settings
Timer settings:timer menu
Storing:save settings
Trash bin:delete settings
Sun automatic:on
Sun automatic:off
Timer function: on/off
Astro function: on/off
6.2 Navigation keys
The navigation keys have several functions:
Select menu items UP and DOWN
or SEND the selected radio
command.
Navigation key OK
to ACTIVATE the device,
to SEND (1-channel) and
to CONFIRM some functions.
SELECT menu items RIGHT
or LEFT
Area name, can be selected
from the library
Selected receivers
Multifunction keys
Vertical navigation keys
Horizontal navigation keys
OK- key
Shortcut keys 1 to 10
(only GF0050)

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6.3 Turning on the transmitter GF0043/GF0050
Press OK key:
The device switches off automatically when no keys are
activated.
The display light turns off after 10 seconds.
After another 60 seconds the device enters the deep sleep
mode.
6.4 Selection of the receiver
After switching on you are first in the area 1. If an appropriate
name from the library is assigned to area 1, this name will be
displayed.
To select a receiver, use the vertical navigation keys
(UP/DOWN) in order to move the black selection bar
accordingly.
Downwards selection
Activate 1x
Upwards selection
Activate 1x
6.5 Send a radio command
Press OK key:
Select the required direction with the navigation keys and
press key to send the radio command. The awning can be
stopped with the opposite key.
When the sun automatic function is activated, you can switch
it on or off with the multifunction keys.
Press left multifunction key to return to receiver
selection in area 1.

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6.6 Switch between areas
The horizontal navigation key enables you to switch between
the areas. Receivers can be assigned to each area. GF0050
has 5 areas and GF0043 has 3 areas.
Actuate key “RIGHT“ to switch from area 1 to area 2
and then 3.
Actuate key “ LEFT“ to jump back one area.
Area 3: receiver “ light“ is on second position.
Actuate 1x the navigation key “DOWN”.
Press key “OK” to send immediately the sending command
(one channel actuator)
The light is switched on.
6.7 Shortcut keys (only GF0050)
Actuate the shortcut keys to select directly the
receiver in each area 1-5. Please first select
the desired area with the horizontal navigation
keys. Up to 10 receivers can be created in
each area. The order in the list coresponds to
the keys 1-10.

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7. Programming and coding instructions
The display transmitters can be freely coded. You can assign the corresponding receivers yourself
(awnings, Venetian blinds, yard gates, garage doors etc.) as well as different codings.
7.1 Enter areas, receivers and codings
Actuate OK key to switch on the transmitter
The display shows area 1.
You are in area 1
The 18-channel transmitter GF0043 has 3 areas.
The 50-channel transmitter GF0050 has 5 areas.
The horizontal navigation keys enable you to switch between the
areas to the right or left.
Press the multifunction key at least 4 seconds. The
GEIGER logo with a progress bar shows.
Keep the key depressed until the progress bar is
completed. The display then shows “area 1” and other
multifunction keys.
Actuate 1 x the multifunction key
to access the menu “settings”
Press 5 x key and 1 x key
The display shows the menu “area names”.
Actuate the vertical navigation keys (UP/DOWN)
to select the desired area.
UP/DOWN

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Then press OK key to access the next display area
names, the so-called library.
Actuate the vertical navigation keys (UP/DOWN) to select
a name for your area.
You can use the horizontal navigation keys to scroll page
by page and select a name with UP/DOWN.
Page by page
Example: in order to select the area name “office“
please proceed as follows:
To take over the new area name “office“, actuate 2x
the multifunction key
Area 1 is now called “office“
You can now create a receiver.
Press key
The display switches to device setting
You can now create a device with the menu item name
Press OK key
UP/DOWN