RADEMACHER DuoFern HomeTimer 9498-UW User manual

VBD 593-2-1 (01.21)
DuoFern HomeTimer 9498-UW / 9498-AL
Instruction manual for the electrical connection and for commissioning
Item no.:
3250 13 71 (ultra-white)
3250 13 81 (aluminium)
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Table of Contents
i These instructions........................................... 4
1. Key to symbols ............................................... 4
2. Safety information.......................................... 5
3. Proper use ................................................ 5
4. Improper use ................................................ 6
5. Included in delivery ....................................... 7
6. General view - operating unit......................... 8
6.1 Brief description of the keys .................. 9
7. Display symbol legend.................................. 10
8. General view - back / exchanging the
battery .............................................. 11
9. Menu overview - main menu and
system settings............................................. 12
9.1 Menu overview -
menu 9.8 / menu 9.9........................... 13
10. Brief description ........................................... 14
10.1 Compatible switch ranges................... 15
10.2 Overview of features ........................... 16
11. Assembly .............................................. 18
12. Important information prior to initial
commissioning............................................. 19
13. Brief description of the standard display
and main menu ............................................ 19
13.1 Opening and closing the menus
(example)............................................ 21
13.2 Group and single control ..................... 22
14. Initial commissioning with the help of the
installation wizard........................................ 22
15. Manual operation......................................... 27
15.1 Manual operation - jog mode.............. 28
16. DuoFern settings........................................... 29
16.1 Menu 9.9.1 - Logging DuoFern
actuators on/off................................... 30
16.2 DuoFern radio code ............................. 33
16.3 Remote log on / off.............................. 35
17. Menu overview / main menu........................ 36
17.1 [ AUTO ] Automatic mode .................... 36
17.2 Menu 1- Automatic mode on / off ....... 37
17.3 Switching times [ / ]...................... 38
17.4 Menu 2 - Configuration of opening
and closing times [ / ] ................... 40
17.5 Switch the automatic timer on/off
for individual DuoFern actuators ......... 43
17.6 Automatic dusk function ..................... 44
17.7 Menu 3 - Customising the automatic
dusk function [ ].............................. 44
17.8 Automated solar function.................... 46
17.9 Menu 4 - Switching the automated
solar function on/off [ ] ................... 46
17.9.1 Setting the local
sunshine position.................. 47
17.10Automatic dawn function [ ]........... 48
17.11Menu 5 - Customising the automatic
dawn time [ ].................................. 48
17.12Menu 6 - Configuring the random
function [ ]..................................... 50
18. Menu 9 - System settings [ ].................... 51
18.1 Menu 9.1 - Set time and date [ ]..... 52
18.2 Menu 9.2 - Configure motor
running time....................................... 52
18.3 Menu 9.3 - Configure ventilation
position [ ]........................................ 54
18.4 Menu 9.4 - Set postcode [ PLZ] ........... 55
18.5 Select Menu 9.5 - Switching time
programme [ ] ............................... 56
18.6 Menu 9.7 - Set jog mode [T ]............... 57
18.7 Menu 9.8 - Device settings [ ];
menu overview ................................... 58
18.7.1 Menu 9.8.1 - Automatic
summer/winter change-
over on/off............................. 59
18.7.2 Menu 9.8.3 - Set display
backlighting.......................... 59
18.7.3 Menu 9.8.5 - Switch key
lock on/off ............................. 60
18.7.4 Menu 9.8.7 - Switch reversal
of rotation direction on/off .... 61
18.7.5 Menu 9.8.9 - Configuration
of end points for the tubular
motor..................................... 62
18.7.6 Menu 9.8.0 - Display software
version.................................. 63

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Table of Contents
19. Software reset (restore factory settings)....... 64
20. Dismantling .............................................. 65
21. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity....... 65
22. Technical Specifications ................................ 66
23. Factory settings ............................................ 66
24. Time zone table............................................ 67
25. Warranty conditions ..................................... 69

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These instructions...
...describe how to install and operate your DuoFern HomeTimer.
Before you begin, please read these instructions through completely and follow all the safety
instructions.
This manual is a component of the product. Please store it in an easily accessible place.When
passing the DuoFern HomeTimer on to a third party, this manual must be passed on as well.
Damage resulting from non-compliance with these instructions and safety instructions will
void the guarantee. We assume no liability for any consequential damage.
1. Key to symbols
Risk of fatal electric shock.
Thissignwarnsofdanger whenworkingon electrical connections,components,etc.It requires
that safety precautions be taken to protect the life and health of the person concerned.
This concerns your safety.
Please pay particular attention and carefully follow all instructions marked with this symbol.
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This is to draw your attention to information that is important for trouble-free operation.
Please read the operating instructions for external actuators described at this point, (e.g. a
tubular motor).
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2. Safety information
3. Proper use
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The use of defective equipment can lead to personal injury and damage to property
(malfunction).
◆Neverusedefectiveordamaged equipment.Please contactour CustomerServicedepart-
ment in the event of faults, see page 72.
Incorrect use leads to an increased risk of injury.
◆Children may not be permitted to play with the DuoFern HomeTimer.
◆Train all personnel to use the DuoFern HomeTimer safely.
◆Avoid allowing persons with limited abilities to operate the equipment and prevent
children from playing with fixed controllers.
Only use the DuoFern HomeTimer for controlling DuoFern actuators (e.g. DuoFern tubular
motor actuators / universal actuators, etc.) for:
◆Roller shutters
◆Venetian blinds and slats
◆Awnings
or
◆lamps and other electrical appliances
Operating conditions:
◆The associated tubular motor must be fitted with a mechanical or electronic end posi-
tion switch.
◆Only use the DuoFern HomeTimer in dry rooms.
◆TheDuoFernHomeTimeris battery-operated.It isnot possible to connect it to themains.
◆The installation and operation of the DuoFern HomeTimer is only permitted for those
systems and devices where a malfunction in the transmitter or receiver would not cause
a danger to personnel or property or where this risk is already covered by other safety
equipment.
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Radio systems which transmit on the same frequency can cause interference.

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4. Improper use
Using the DuoFern HomeTimer for purposes other than previously mentioned is
impermissible and is regarded as improper use.
◆Never use the DuoFern radio system and its components (e.g. DuoFern HomeTimer) for
remote control of devices and systems with heightened safety-relevant requirements or
where there is a heightened risk of accidents.This shall require additional safety equip-
ment. Observe the respective statutory regulations for the installation of such systems.
◆Do not install the DuoFern HomeTimer outside.

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5. Included in delivery
1.
2. 3.
Legend
Installation, see page 18
1. Control unit (50 x 50 mm)
2. Frame
3. Wall bracket
4. 1 x battery (type CR2450)
1 x double-sided adhesive strip (not illustrated)
Operating instructions (not illustrated)
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6. General view - operating unit
Set key
Display
Set key
SET/Stop key
Down key
OK key
Up key
[ 1 ] Operating unit
Menu key

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6.1 Brief description of the keys
Operating keys [Up / Down ]
◆Manual operation [ Up / Down ] or [On / Off ].
SET/Stop key, [ ]
◆Manual roller shutter stop or manual [ Off ].
◆Key lock on/off (press for 4 seconds, only if key lock is active).
Menu key, [ M ]
◆Open / close the main menu.
◆Go back one step (e.g. to close a menu)
◆Back to standard display (press for 1 second).
The set keys, [ / ]
◆Select actuators (devices) (individually or group control).
◆Select the desired menu item.
◆Setting the parameters (increase / decrease) / pressing and holding a key for an
extended period causes the digits to change more quickly.
[ OK ] key
◆Toggle auto/manual mode (press for 1 second).
◆Confirms and opens the selected menu.
◆Confirm entry.
◆Continue to next entry.

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7. Display symbol legend
Week days (MON...SUN)
Time / setting parameters
DuoFern icon
Information
Switching time programme
OFFSET (for Astro time)
Setting
Automatic operation
Postcode
ACTUAL value
Direction of travel - up / down
Automatic mode off
Timer periods
Automatic dusk function
Automated solar function
Automatic dawn function
Random function
System settings
Jog mode
Switching modes
[ OFFSET ]
[ AUTO ]
[ MO ... SO ]
[ PLZ ]
[ IST ]
[ T ]
[ NORMAL ]
[ ASTRO ]
[ SET ]
Setting display illumination,
see page 59.

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8. General view - back / exchanging the battery
The battery is factory-fitted in the battery
compartment together with a separating
film. Carefully pull out the separating film.
Subsequently the operational demonstrator
starts up automatically, see page 22.
Separating
film
Battery com-
partment
Battery replacement
Carefully slide the battery out of the battery
compartment using a flat, non-conductive
object (e.g. a plastic rod).
Pay attention to the correct polarity when
inserting a new battery.
Initial commissioning
The positive terminal
should point outwards.
Danger to life from acid burns
◆Keepchildrenawayfromnew andused batteries.If abatteryhasbeen swallowed,medical
assistance must be requested immediately.
◆In case of contact with the skin, eyes or mucous membranes, there is a risk of burns from
the battery acid.
◆Take leaking batteries out of the device immediately.

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[ 2 ] Switching times page 38
[ 3] Automatic dusk function page 44
> 9.1Time/date p. page 52
> 9.2 Motor running time page 52
> 9.3Ventilation position page 54
> 9.4 Postcode page 55
> 9.5 Switching time program page 56
> 9.7 Jog mode page 57
> 9.8 Device settings page 58
[ 4] Automated solar function page 46
[ 5] Automatic dawn function page 48
[ 6 ] Random function page 50
[ 9 ] System settings page 51
Main menu page 19
[1] Automatic mode page 36
> 9.9 DuoFern settings page 29
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9. Menu overview - main menu and system settings

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> 9.8 Device settings page 58
> 9.8.1 Summer / Winter changeover page 59
> 9.8.3 Display backlighting page 59
> 9.8.5 Key lock page 60
> 9.8.7 Reversal of rotation direction page 61
> 9.8.9 End points page 62
> 9.8.0 Software version page 63
> 9.9 DuoFern settings page 29
> 9.9.1 Logging on/off page 30
> 9.9.7 DuoFern radio code page 33
> 9.9.8 Remote login/off page 35
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9.1 Menu overview - menu 9.8 / menu 9.9

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10. Brief description
The battery-operated DuoFern HomeTimer serves for controlling and configuring up to 20
DuoFern actuators.The DuoFern HomeTimer offers the option of manually controlling and
setting a pair of switching times for all registered DuoFern actuators.
The DuoFern receivers (actuators) and transmitters must be connected to the
DuoFern network.
Youcan finda detaileddescriptionof thevarious functions,configurationoptions andpossible
combinations for the DuoFern system at:
http://www.rademacher.de/duofern.
The following DuoFern devices cannot be registered, configured or controlled
with the DuoFern HomeTimer:
◆DuoFern sensors
◆DuoFern transmitters
Mounting with existing switches
The DuoFern HomeTimer can be integrated into many commercially available switch ranges.
Suitable switch ranges are detailed in the following section.

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10.1 Compatible switch ranges (www.rademacher.de)
Manufacturer Switch range
BERKER Arsys / K1 / S1
BUSCH-JAEGER Busch-Duro 2000 Si / Reflex Si / alpha exclusive / alpha nea /
solo / impuls
GIRA Standard-System / S-Color-System / stainless steel range /
Standard 55
JUNG CD500 /ST 550 /LS 990 /CDplus as perCD but withcolouredrings
MERTEN M1 / Atelier / Artec /Trancent / Antik Neu
PEHA Standard / Dialog / Aura
LEGRAND Creo /Tenara
VEDDER Alessa (plus)
It may be necessary to use an adapter frame 50 x 50 * (DIN 49075), depending on the
respective switch range used.
* not included

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10.2 Overview of features
◆Display background illumination
◆Installation wizard for easy commissioning.
◆Manual operation on site
◆Group or single control possible
◆Switching automatic mode on/off
◆Easy configuration with menu-driven operation
◆Timer periods
■Configurable opening [ ] and closing times [ ]
◆Switching time programme:
■[ 1 ] Weekly switching times
–One switching time pair [ / ] for [ MO...SO ] (MON...SUN)
■[ 2 ] Weekday and weekend switching times
–One switching time pair [ / ] for [ MO...FR ] (MON...FRI)
–One switching time pair [ / ] for [ SA + SO ] (SAT...SUN)
■[ 3 ] Individual day switching times
–One switching time pair [ / ] for every day of the week
[ MO / DI / MI / DO / FR / SA / SO ] (MON /TUE / WED /THU / FRI / SAT / SUN)
◆Automatic dusk function with "Astro" programme
◆Switch the automated solar function on/off
■Setting the sunshine position for the selected actuator
◆Automatic dawn function with the "Astro" programme
◆Random function (random delay of 0 to 30 minutes)
◆Setting the motor running time
◆Ventilation position
◆End point setting
◆Key lock
◆Jog mode forVenetian blinds
◆Switching reversal of rotation direction on/off
◆Automatic summer / winter changeover
◆Permanent storage of the settings

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10.2 Overview of features
Description and configuration of the individual functions.
A precise description of the individual functions and settings is included starting on page
19.
DuoFern settings
The settings required for operating the equipment in a DuoFern network are specified
starting on page 29.

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11. Assembly
The DuoFern HomeTimer is intended for surface-mounting. The supplied wall bracket [ 3 ]
can be screwed in place or bonded to the wall.
Do not install the device above a height of 2 m.
Installation procedure:
1. Mount the wall bracket in the desired mounting position.
2. Carefully remove the separating film from the battery compartment, see page 11.
Please ensure that none of the buttons are pressed during the mounting process.
Screws *
or
adhesive
3. Finally, apply slight pressure to insert the operating unit [ 1 ] and covering frame [ 2 ] into
the wall bracket [ 3 ].
* not included

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12. Important information prior to initial commissioning
◆Prior to initial commissioning of the DuoFern HomeTimer, it must be ensured that the
end points are configured for all connected tubular motors and belt winders if they are
being used for controlling roller shutters / Venetian blinds.
◆If the end points have not yet been configured, it is vital that both end points are config-
ured for all tubular motors and belt winders, as failure to do so can lead to malfunctions.
◆Inorderto doso,followthe informationprovidedin theoperating manualfor therespec-
tive tubular motor or belt winder.
◆ForelectronicRADEMACHERtubular motorsfromyear ofmanufacture2000onwards, the
end points can be configured with the help of the DuoFern HomeTimer, see page 62.
13. Brief description of the standard display and main menu
The standard display (example)
◆Displays the current day of the week and time.
◆Displays the activated functions.
◆Manual operation of the DuoFern HomeTimer is only possible from the standard
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The main menu
◆Enables display and selection of the individual functions and menus.
◆Manual operation is not possible from the main menu.
◆No automatic control commands will be executed during the configuration process.
◆Ifno keyis pressedwithin120 seconds,the displayautomaticallychanges fromthe active
menu back to the standard display. Changes to settings are nevertheless saved.
Functions /
menus
Menu
number
13. Brief description of the standard display and main menu