HunterDouglas SW RF sensor Product manual

EN - Instructions and warnings for the fitter
SE - Instruktioner och säkerhetsföreskrifter för
installatören
climatic sensor
SW RF sensor

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Warnings:
For product installation, maintenance and repairs contact only qualified
technical personnel, who must comply with the legislation in force.
Read the instructions carefully and verify which motors or con-
trol units are suitable for use with this weather sensor. Any other
application is improper and prohibited.
The weather sensor measures WIND speed in Km/h, and the brightness
of sunlight in KLux.
It can be used to command programmed motors or control units, ena-
bling the automation of awnings, rolling shutters and similar fixtures via a
radio control, based on the detected weather conditions.
For example, awnings will open automatically when the programmed
SUNLIGHT level is exceeded, and will close when the WIND level is
exceeded.
The commands are sent by radio, therefore the only connections
required are the electric line ones (see the “Installation” chapter).
The sensor is equipped with a programming/transmission button ( )
(Fig. 1, detail B) and a multicoloured indicator light (Led ) (Fig. 1, detail
C). It also features an audible signal (Beep ).
1) Product description
2) Installation
Before you install the unit, test the radio range, as the presence of thick
walls and/or other devices operating at the same frequency can greatly
reduce the range. To check the range, carry out a provisional test (see
“Testing” chapter), positioning yourself, first, near the automation and
then near the place of final installation.
Though the range under favourable conditions, in a free field, can be
100-200 m, taking into account the protection function, we advise you
not to exceed 20-30 m. Moreover, you should make sure that there are
no other devices operating at the same frequency and with continuous
transmission, such as alarms, headphones, etc., which might further
reduce the range.
For proper operation, keep in mind that the weather sensor must be
positioned near the shutter/awning to be protected, in an area that is
exposed to the action of the wind and sun.
To proceed with the installation, refer to Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 7;
remember not to tighten the fastening screw too hard (Fig. 1, detail A).
As The sensor is supplied with mains voltage, we recommend
that you do not install it in an easily accessible location.
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3) Electrical connections
The product must be connected to a 230Vac without ground connection,
as shown in Fig.5, Fig.6 and Fig.7.
After wiring, close the covers on the mounting bracket securely (Fig.1
detail D).
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1.1) Command rules
The sensor measures WIND speed and brightness of SUNLIGHT. When
the detected value exceeds the programmed level, a command is sent
to the motors or control units as described below:
Wind: when the WIND level is exceeded for a period of at least 3 sec-
onds, an “up” command (corresponding to button son the remote con-
trols) is sent. When the threshold value is exceeded, the LED becomes
red and while the command is being transmitted, the RED LED flashes.
Sun: when the SUN level is exceeded for a period of at least 2 minutes, a
“down” command (corresponding to button ton the remote controls) is
sent. When the threshold value is exceeded, the LED becomes GREEN
and while the command is being transmitted, the GREEN LED flashes.
Precedence: if both levels are exceeded, precedence is given to WIND
before SUN for safety reasons. Only after the WIND level has dropped
below the set value for at least 2 minutes, the SUN command is enabled.
Each command is repeated at periodic intervals until the SUN/WIND level
drops below the set limits.
The sensor transmits the measured WIND speed in Km/h, brightness
of SUNLIGHT in Klux, plus RAIN*, TEMPERATURE* and HUMIDITY*
readings.
(*= only for versions with special sensor)
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4) Testing
1. As soon as the control unit is powered, you will hear 4 beeps.
2. The Wind level is indicated by a few RED light flashes.
3. The Sun level is indicated by a few GREEN light flashes.
For the correspondence between the number of flashes and the value of the levels see Tables B1 and B2.
The following description refers to the use of a motor for awning automation; however, this procedure can also be used for the other applications.
To make sure that the sensor has been installed properly, follow the steps listed below.
Table “A” Switching on Example
1. As soon as the control unit is powered, you will hear 2 long beeps.
“ON” 5s
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold down button non the transmitter to be memorized
(for about 3 seconds). 3s
3. Release button nwhen you hear the first of the 3 beeps confirming the memorisation.
Note: If the control unit already contains codes, 2 short beeps will be heard when it is switched on. This means that the above procedure is not
valid and you will have to proceed as described in Table “A2”.
Table “A1” Memorizing the first transmitter Example
When the sensor is powered, the following events will take place:
- Power ON audible signal (4 Beeps )
- RED light flashes (pre-programmed = 3 ), corresponding to the set WIND level,
than GREEN light flashes (pre-programmed = 3 ), corresponding to the set SUN level.
1. Press and hold down button non the new transmitter until you hear a beep (after about 5 seconds).
New 5s
2. Press slowly 3 times button non a previously enabled transmitter (old).
Old X3
3. Press button non the new transmitter once more.
New
4. Finally, 3 beeps will signal that the new transmitter has been correctly memorized.
Note: if the memory is full, 6 beeps will indicate that the transmitter cannot be
4.2) Testing the WIND sensor
- Position the awning at an intermediate point between the open and closed positions.
- Blow air on the anemometer to make it turn (you can use a hair dryer) at a speed that exceeds the programmed threshold (the factory setting is
15 Km/h, corresponding to approximately 4 rev/sec).
- After the WIND threshold has been exceeded for at least 3 seconds, movement should start in the direction corresponding to remote control key s.
The RED LED will flash, indicating that the command has actually been transmitted.
4.3) Testing the SUN sensor
- Disconnect and reconnect the power supply to the motor and sensor.
- Position the awning at an intermediate point between the open and closed positions.
- Illuminate the sensor using a light source (sun or lamp) with a brightness that exceeds the programmed threshold (the factory setting is 10 KLux,
corresponding to the SUN of a clear sunny day).
- After 2 minutes, a manoeuvre corresponding to remote control key tshould start.
The GREEN LED will flash, indicating that the command has actually been transmitted.
Table “A2” Memorizing other transmitters Example
4.1) Memorizing the code
In order for the commands transmitted by the sensor to have effect on the motors and/or control units, the code must be memorized just like for a
remote control. In fact, each remote control is recognized by the receiver through a “code” that differs from all the other codes. Therefore, a memo-
rization stage is required, enabling the receiver to recognize each single radio control. Button ( ) must be pressed to enable the use of the device
as a remote control: you will hear a beep ( ) and, after about 1 second, the RED LED will start flashing, indicating that the device is transmitting.
The transmission takes place while the button is being pressed. The transmission lasts approximately 12s max. The memorization procedure depends
on the type of receiver used: see the instructions for the receiver. Most Hunter Douglas automations adopt the following procedure: when the memory
contains no codes, the first radio control can be memorized following the procedure detailed in table A1; however, if one or more transmitters have
already been memorized, additional ones can be enabled following the instructions in Table A2.

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5) Programming
Level N. 1 = 5 Km/h
Level N. 2 = 10 Km/h
Level N. 3 = 15 Km/h
Level N. 4 = 30 Km/h
Level N. 5 = 45 Km/h
Table “B1” WIND levels
Level N. 1 = 2 KLux
Level N. 2 = 5 KLux
Level N. 3 = 10 KLux
Level N. 4 = 20 KLux
Level N. 5 = 40 KLux
Level N. 6 = Current KLux value
Level N. 7 = Delete
Note: In the programming of SUN level 6, the brightness value
measured at the time of programming is memorized
Table “B2” SUN levels
1. Press and release the button. When the button is released, the RED LED lights
up and stays on, indicating the WIND programming stage.
2. Wait until you hear a beep.
3. Within 4 seconds press and release the button 1 to 5 times according to the desired X1 = 5 Km/h
level (see Table B1). X2 = 10 Km/h
X3 = 15 Km/h
X4 = 30 Km/h
X5 = 45 Km/h
4. After a few seconds you will hear a number of beeps, accompanied by RED flashes, X1 = 5 Km/h
corresponding to the set WIND level; subsequently, the RED LED will stay on. X2 = 10 Km/h
X3 = 15 Km/h
X4 = 30 Km/h
X5 = 45 Km/h
5. Within 4 seconds, press the button once
to confirm; you will hear three long beeps and the LED will go off.
Note 1 If, for any reason, you should make a mistake in the programming, a series of short beeps !!!
and flashes will signal the fact.
Note 2 When the programming procedure has been completed, the set levels will be indicated by a
corresponding number of RED flashes (WIND) followed by GREEN flashes (SUN).
Table “C1” Modifying the “WIND” protection cut-in level (Fig.8) Example
If the SUN or WIND cut-in levels are not suitable for the application, they can be modified according to your requirements (awning dimensions, posi-
tion, weather requirements). The SUN and WIND cut-in levels can be modified separately using button ( ); you can select from 5 WIND values and
6 SUN values, as shown in Tables B1 and B2.
To modify the cut-in levels, follow the instructions in Tables C1 and C2.
1. Press and release the button twice. When the button is released, the GREEN LED lights up
and stays on, indicating the SUN programming stage.
2. Wait until you hear a beep.
3. Within 4 seconds press and release the button 1 to 7 times according to the desired X1 = 2 KLux
level (see Table B2). X2 = 5 KLux
X3 = 10 KLux
X4 = 20 KLux
X5 = 40 KLux
X6 = Auto
X7 = Delete
4. After a few seconds you will hear a number of beeps, accompanied by GREEN flashes, X1 = 2 KLux
corresponding to the set SUN level; subsequently, the GREEN LED will stay on. X2 = 5 KLux
X3 = 10 KLux
X4 = 20 KLux
X5 = 40 KLux
X6 = Auto
X7 = Delete
5. Within 4 seconds, press the button once
to confirm; you will hear three long beeps and the LED will go off.
Note 1 If, for any reason, you should make a mistake in the programming, a series of short beeps
and flashes will signal the fact. !!!
Note 2 When the programming procedure has been completed, the set levels will be indicated by a
corresponding number of RED flashes (WIND) followed by GREEN flashes (SUN).
(7 flashes indicate “Delete”)
Table “C2” Change or delete the level of the “sun” (Fig.9) Example