RADEMACHER DuoFern User manual

VBD 695-2-1 (02.21)
Item no. 3445 00 60
EN
DuoFern Manual Control
Instruction manual
Type: 9493-1

2
EN
i
Contents
1. This manual... ...........................................................................4
1.1 How to use this manual ....................................................................4
2. Hazard symbols .......................................................................4
2.1 Levels of danger and signal words ...............................................5
2.2 Symbols and depictions used.........................................................5
3. Safety instructions ..................................................................6
3.1 Intended use.........................................................................................6
3.2 Improper use ........................................................................................7
3.3 Glossary - definition ...........................................................................7
4. Included in delivery ................................................................8
5. General view ............................................................................9
6. Product description............................................................. 10
7. Technical specifications ...................................................... 11
8. Initial commissioning.......................................................... 12
9. Brief description of the home screen ............................... 14
10. Changing a device/groups ................................................. 15
11. Brief description of the main menu.................................. 15
12. Menu overview..................................................................... 16
13. Automatic mode................................................................... 17
14. Automation ........................................................................... 18
14.1 Time settings ..................................................................................... 19
14.2 ASTRO settings.................................................................................. 22
14.3 Setting the random function....................................................... 25
15. Settings (device settings) ................................................... 26
15.1 Name .................................................................................................... 27
15.2 Group(s)............................................................................................... 27
15.3 Automatic functions ....................................................................... 28
15.3.1 Automatic solar function................................................ 29
15.3.2 Wind automation .............................................................. 30
15.3.3 Rain automation................................................................ 31

3
EN
Contents
i
15.4 Ventilation position......................................................................... 32
15.5 Intermediate position..................................................................... 33
15.6 Motor run time.................................................................................. 34
15.7 Change of rotation direction / mode........................................ 34
15.8 Thresholds .......................................................................................... 35
15.9 End points........................................................................................... 36
15.10 Remote log-on/off........................................................................... 38
15.11 Factory settings ................................................................................ 38
15.12 Software version............................................................................... 38
16. Group settings ...................................................................... 39
16.1 Participants......................................................................................... 40
16.2 Sorting ................................................................................................. 40
16.3 Name .................................................................................................... 41
16.4 Jog mode ............................................................................................ 41
17. Radio (logging DuoFern devices on / off) ....................... 42
17.1 Logging on devices......................................................................... 43
17.2 Logging off devices......................................................................... 46
17.3 Clear-up ............................................................................................... 48
18. Setting the manual control ................................................ 49
18.1 Date & time......................................................................................... 50
18.2 Location & astro................................................................................ 50
18.3 Language ............................................................................................ 50
18.4 Button lock ......................................................................................... 51
18.5 Display.................................................................................................. 51
18.6 Reset ..................................................................................................... 52
18.7 Software version............................................................................... 52
19. Software update for the manual control......................... 53
20. Changing batteries ............................................................. 54
21. Simplified EU declaration of conformity ......................... 55
22. Warranty terms and conditions......................................... 56

4
EN
i
1. This manual...
describes how to use the DuoFern Manual Control.
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 for the accessories (if avail-
able) as well as the manuals for the respective connected electrical
appliances.
◆This manual is part of the product. Please store it in an easily accessi-
ble place.
◆When passing the DuoFern Manual Control on to a third party, this
manual must be passed on as well.
◆Damage resulting from non-compliance with this manual
and the safety instructions will void the warranty. We assume
no liability for any resulting damage.
i
2. Hazard symbols
The following hazard symbols are used in this manual:
Danger area / dangerous situation
i

5
EN
i
2.1 Levels of danger and signal words
ATTENTION!
This hazard may lead to property damage.
2.2 Symbols and depictions used
i
i
Other useful
information
Please read the respective
manual
1. Procedures
2.
◆Itemisation
1) or a) Lists
Activated menu symbols and setting
parameters are shown on the display.

6
EN
3. Safety instructions
The use of defective equipment can lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
◆Never use defective or damaged devices.
◆Check the DuoFern Manual Control for damage.
◆Please contact our Customer Service if you find any damage, see
page 60.
Improper use leads to an increased risk of injury.
◆Instruct all relevant parties in how to use the DuoFern Manual
Control safely.
◆Children must not play with the device.
i
3.1 Intended use
Only use the DuoFern Manual Control to log on and control DuoFern
devices.
Operating conditions
◆The associated tubular motors must be fitted with mechanical or
electronic end position switches.
◆Only operate the DuoFern Manual Control in dry rooms.
◆The installation and operation of radio systems is only permitted
for systems and devices where a malfunction in the transmitter or
receiver would not cause a danger to persons or property or where
this risk is already covered by other safety equipment.
i
Radio systems that transmit on the same frequency
can cause interference.
i

7
EN
3.2 Improper use
Using the DuoFern Manual Control for any other purpose than previously
mentioned is not permissible.
Improper use can lead to serious injuries or property damage.
Never use the existing radio system (e.g. DuoFern radio system) and its
components for the remote control of devices and systems with increased
safety-relevant requirements or where there is an increased risk of ac-
cidents. Applications of this kind require additional safety equipment.
Observe the respective statutory regulations for the installation of such
systems.
3.3 Glossary - definition
2014/53/EU
◆European Radio Equipment Directive
DuoFern
◆RADEMACHER radio system used to control compatible
products.
HomePilot®
◆The HomePilot® is a central control unit for RADEMACHER radio
products.
i
i

8
EN
i
4. Included in delivery
Included in delivery
a) 1 x manual control
b) 3 x 1.5 V battery, type AAA (micro)
c) 1 x instruction manual (not illustrated)
After unpacking please check and compare...
... the contents of the package with those specified above.
a)
b)

9
EN
i
5. General view
1)
3)
4)
5)
6)
2)
7)
1) Display
2) Multidirectional toggle switch with control and navigation
buttons
3) OK / stop button
4) Back / cancel button
5) Menu / home screen button
6) Group / channel selection button
7) Status LED
8) USB port (micro USB)
9) Battery compartment
10) Battery cover
8)
9)
10)

10
EN
i
The DuoFern Manual Control serves as a central control for DuoFern
devices. It can be used, for example, to remotely control roller shutters,
Venetian blinds, slats, awnings or lighting conveniently by radio.
In addition, you can configure DuoFern devices and automate them in
groups with the DuoFern Manual Control.
6. Product description

11
EN
i
7. Technical specifications
General information
Nominal voltage: 4.5 V (DC)
Battery type: 3 x 1.5 V type AAA (micro)
Battery life: approx. 2 years
Permissible ambient
temperature range: 0°C to < 40°C
Protection class: II (only for use in dry rooms)
Dimensions (W x L x H): 165 x 48 x 22 mm
DuoFern radio technology
Transmission frequency: 434.5 MHz
Transmission power: max. 10 mW
Range:
In buildings: approx. 30 m *
Outdoors: approx. 100 m
* Depending on the building structure
Maximum number of groups: 9
Maximum number of devices
per group: 21
Maximum number of
DuoFern devices: 45

12
EN
i
8. Initial commissioning
Pull the release film off the battery compartment, then the start wizard
will start automatically.
The start assistant will also start automatically in the previously set lan-
guage after changing the battery or resetting the manual control.
Setting sequence in the start wizard:
◆Language
◆Date (day. month)
◆Year
◆Time (hours:minutes)
◆Location of the manual control
●In Germany
Enter the first two digits of your German postcode.
●International
Select the corresponding location from the list.
Confirm each entry with the OK button.
1. If no DuoFern devices have been logged on
yet, the message shown opposite appears.
Continue with logging on the DuoFern devices
2. Press the OK button to switch to the
log-on menu.

13
EN
i
8. Initial commissioning
3. Switch the desired DuoFern devices
to log-on mode.
3.1 Press the“Search devices”button.
3.2 All of the DuoFern devices found are then
displayed.
If required, you can define the name and
group affiliation for the devices found, as
described on
page 27.
4. The home screen appears after the
final setting, see example.
The DuoFern Manual Control is now
ready for operation.

14
EN
9. Brief description of the home screen
i
Example
Home screen with logged-on
DuoFern device.
Manual control status / setting
Group information
◆Group name and switching times
Device information
◆Device name
◆Status of the selected DuoFern device
◆Activated functions
i
When the manual control wakes up (is lifted), the status of
the selected DuoFern device is retrieved and displayed.
You can use the right / left buttons to switch
between the individual devices in the group.
The up / stop / down button can be used to
control groups or the selected device.
The status LED shows whether all DuoFern end
units have received and confirmed the switching
signal.
A
A
C
B
A
B
C

15
EN
10. Changing a device/groups
i
You can use the group / channel selection button on the
home screen or in the menus to switch between groups
and devices.
1. Open the pop-up menu of the current group
or the currently selected device.
2. Use the multidirectional toggle switch to
select a group or device.
3. Confirm the selection with the OK button.
11. Brief description of the main menu
i
You can use the menu / home screen button to call up the
main menu to configure the selected device or the select-
ed group. You can also use the button to take you straight
back to the home screen.
Menu overview, see next page.

16
EN
Main menu
Menu Page
Automatic mode............................................................................17
Automation...................................................................................18
> Time ....................................................................................19
> Astro ....................................................................................22
> Random function....................................................................25
Settings ....................................................................................26
> Device *.................................................................................27
> Group ....................................................................................39
> Radio ....................................................................................42
> Manual control.......................................................................49
* The available device menus are dependent on the device
selected on the home screen and therefore vary.
12. Menu overview
i

17
EN
Display on the home screen when automatic mode is deactivated
Active automatic functions are shown with the corresponding automat-
ic symbol.
1. Open the menu: Main menu > Automatic mode
The current status for the selected device
or all devices is retrieved and
displayed after opening the menu.
2. Open the pop-up window for the
settings with the OK button.
3. Select and confirm the desired
setting.
13. Automatic mode
In this menu you can switch automatic mode on / off for the selected
group or for a selected DuoFern device.
i
Time (switching times)
Dawn (astro)
Dusk (astro)
Sun (external sensor)
Random function
Symbols on the home screen when automatic mode is activated
MANU
i
Alternatively, automatic mode can also be switched
on / off on the home screen by pressing and holding the
OK button (approx. 3 seconds) for the selected group or
selected device.

18
EN
In this menu, you can automate your selected group
based on time or dawn and dusk.
The following options are available for selection:
◆Off
◆Same for every day
◆Weekdays / weekend
◆Individual
14. Automation
i
1. Open the menu: Main menu > Automation
The current status for the selected group
is displayed after opening the menu.
2. Open the pop-up window for the options
with the OK button.
3. Select and confirm the desired
option.
i
Once you have activated an option, a right arrow appears
next to the group name to open the“Switching time
mode” button, see next page.
In addition, the “Random function” appears for further
selection. To set the random function, see page 25.

19
EN
14. Automation
4. Depending on the option previously selected,
you will either move to the “Switching time
mode” menu directly or via the day selection
window.
Options in switching time mode:
◆Time
●Two switching times (time 1 and 2)
◆ASTRO
●Morning = dawn
●Evening = dusk
5. Open the “Time” menu and select time 1 or 2.
5.1 Open the respective pop-up window with the
OK button.
5.2 Set and confirm the desired switching time.
i
i
The automatic timer for the devices in the group are acti-
vated after confirming the
time. A status dialogue appears on the display that closes
automatically if the transmission is completed successfully.
Devices in which the automatic timer could not be acti-
vated are listed. Exit the dialogue window with the back
button.
14.1 Time settings

20
EN
Configuring target statuses
6. Once you have activated a time,
a right arrow appears next to the menu item
to open the menu.
The set switching time and the configuration
of the possible target statuses are displayed
in this menu.
Possible options:
14. Automation
i
6.1 Open the pop-up window with the
OK button.
Same for all devices A commonly supported target status
can be selected for the entire group.
Individual If the “Individual” option is selected, the tick
is removed and a list of devices appears from
which a target status can be individually
selected.