rollease acmeda AUTOMATE Series User manual

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DC Power Distribution Panel
AUTOMATE
DC POWER
FEATURES:
• Capacity for up to 18 ARC DC motors (18mm, 25mm, and 28mm motors)
• Ability to parallel connect motor supplies for higher current motors (35mm and 45mm motors)
• LED status indication for checking whether power is being applied to panel
• LED status indication for each individual motor supply
AUTOMATE | DC Power Distribution Panel provides power for up to 18 separate DC ARC motors.
Higher 15V output allows for greater cable lengths from motor to power panel, freeing up routing
options within an installation.
Removes the need for multiple individual power adaptors for each DC motor in an installation,
combining each power source into a single location. Channels may also be wired in parallel to
provide additional power to larger motors. Additional information and updates are available at
https://www.rolleaseacmeda.com
INSTR. MT03-0301-411005 V1.2 APRIL 2019

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CONTENTS
FEATURES
1 INSTALLATION 4
1.1 Cable Run Reference Table (Maximum Lengths) 4
1.2 Motor Power Distribution Setup 5
1.3 Wiring Diagram – Series (MTDCRF28/25/18) 6
1.4 Wiring Diagram – Parallel (MTDCRF45/35) 6
1.5 JST Connector Recommendations for Custom Cable Adaptors 7
1.6 Status LED Indication 8
2 SPECIFICATIONS 8
3 TROUBLESHOOTING 9
4 WIRE GAUGE DIMENSIONS 9
5 NOTES 10
1. Internal power Switch
2. Mains Power (120V/240V) Terminal Blocks
3. 18 Channels with Individual Terminal Blocks
4. IEC-C14 Connector for Mains Power Input
5. 18 Individual fuses for channel protection
6. 18 Channel Status LEDs
7. Plastic Plugs (For cable routing)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation.
Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury, which may result in death and will void manufacturer’s liability
and warranty.
Save these instructions for future reference.
CAUTION
• Do not expose to moisture or extreme environments.
• Do not allow children to play with this device.
• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void warranty.
• Installation and setup to be performed by a suitably qualified installer.
• For use with DC powered motorised shading devices.
• Frequently inspect for improper operation. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• Keep clear when in operation.
• For use with DC motors only (NOT suitable for charging Li-ion Battery powered motors).
• Do not cut power cables
• Do not drill into motor body or distribution panel.
• The routing of cable through walls shall be protected by isolating bushing or grommets.
• Ensure motor power cable and aerial is clear and protected from moving parts.
• If cable or power connector is damaged do not use
Important safety instructions to be read prior to operation.
• It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions.
• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge should not be allowed to use this product.
• Keep remote controls away from children.
• Frequently inspect for improper operation. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
Do not dispose of in general waste.
Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately.
5014360
5005833
OUT 1OUT 2OUT 3OUT 4 OUT5OUT 6OUT 7OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 10 OUT 11 OUT 12 OUT 13 OUT 14 OUT 15 OUT16 OUT 17 OUT 18
OUT 1OUT 2OUT 3OUT 4 OUT5OUT 6OUT 7OUT 8 OUT 9 OUT 10 OUT 11 OUT 12 OUT 13 OUT 14 OUT 15 OUT16 OUT 17 OUT 18

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1 INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
MOTOR POWER CABLE RUN LENGTHS MUST NOT EXCEED THE DISTANCES IN THE REFERENCE TABLE BELOW.
Failure to do so will result in loss of voltage along the cable run, subsequently resulting in
insufficient voltage at the motor input terminals.
Before connection of any motors to the power distribution panel, check cable lengths and wire
gauge (AWG), against this table in order to ensure system will operate to specification.
*Refer to section 4 on page 9 for detailed American Wire Gauge (AWG) dimensions
1.1 Cable Run Reference Table (Maximum Lengths)
ROLLEASE ACMEDA MOTORS
MTDCRF18-0.2 MTDCRF25-1.1 MTDCBSW25-1.1 MTDCRF28-2
MTDCRF45-10
MTDCRFQ45-3
MTDCRF35-3
CABLE RUN LENGTH TOTAL (m)
≤15m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG
20m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG
25m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG
30m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 20 AWG
35m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG
40m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG
45m 24 AWG 24 AWG 22 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG
50m - 60m 24 AWG 22 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG
65m 24 AWG 22 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG
70m 24 AWG 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 16 AWG
75m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
80m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
85m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
90m 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
95m 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
100m 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
105m 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG N/A
110m 22 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG N/A
115m 22 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG N/A
120m - 160m 20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG N/A
165m 20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG N/A
170m 20 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A
175m 20 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A
180m 20 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A
185m - 210m 20 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A
215m 20 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A
220m - 255m 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A
260m 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A
265m 18 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A N/A
270m 18 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A N/A
275m 18 AWG 16 AWG N/A N/A N/A
280m - 335m 18 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
340m 18 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
345m - 535m 16 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
540m 16 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A

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12 Motor Power Dstrbuton Setup
OVERVIEW
• Multiple individual connections can be made for MTDCRF28/25/18 motors
• Parallel connections must be made for MTDCRF45/35 motors in order to supply them with the
required amount of current without causing damage to the Power Distribution Panel.
• All motor connections must be made before the power distribution panel can have power
applied
• Use of parallel connections ensure power supply cannot be overloaded
OUT 1OUT2OUT3OUT 4 OUT 5OUT6OUT 7OUT8 OUT 9 OUT10 OUT 11 OUT12 OUT 13 OUT 14 OUT 15 OUT 16 OUT 17 OUT18
Cable Run

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1.4 Wiring Diagram – Parallel (MTDCRF45/35)
WARNING: Important instructions to read before commencing wiring of 45mm and
35mm motors.
Due to higher power demands, these motors must be wired in a parallel configuration (shown below) utilising
two channels in order to avoid overloading the power circuit, resulting in damage to the distribution panel.
Due to 1.33A limit per channel, working current can be doubled to 2.66A with parallel configuration as shown
above, allowing connection of 45mm and 35mm motors.
IMPORTANT!
1.3 Wiring Diagram – Series (MTDCRF28/25/18)
Motors may be connected individually to each output terminal block, with care being taken to ensure polarity is
correct (see page 4). Incorrect polarity will stop the motor from functioning.
Cable Run
This series connection may only be used when wiring 28mm, 25mm and 18mm motors to the distribution
panel, as these motors do not exceed the 1.33 A current limit per channel.
Positive
Negative

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CAUTION: Before plugging in this equipment to mains power;
• Ensure the internal power switch (page 2) is in the OFF position.
• Check the mains input (page 2) DC output for any loose wires, ensuring the plastic safety covers are
covering the mains terminal blocks.
• Check motor connection terminal blocks (page 2) for loose wires, as well as polarity check each
connection (See below)
WIRING POLARITY FROM PANEL TO MOTOR
Female (Power Output) Grey Dashes (Positive)
Male (Motor Input) Solid White (Positive)
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2
3
Motor
Cable Run
Overmolded 2 PIN
terminal block part, white
Power Panel
2PIN JST connector, Red
1.5 JST Connector Recommendations for Custom Cable Adaptors
Rollease Acmeda recommends the following JST connectors for DC power connections:
RECOMMENDED JST CONNECTORS
DESCRIPTION PART NO. MANUFACTURER Digikey.com PART NO.
Male Connector (White) SYR-02TV JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-2655-ND
Male Connector (Red) SYR-02T JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-2653-ND
Male Pin Contact SYM-001T-P0.6(N) JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-1909-1-ND
DESCRIPTION: Automate Connection Harness for DCRF Motors - JST to Screw connectors
PART #: MT03-0301-069012

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1.6 Status LED Indication
IMPORTANT!
Status LEDs for each motor channel indicate the condition of the inline fuse. If the status LED is not lit up when
power is supplied to the panel, then the inline fuse for that channel has blown.
Disconnect all power to the Panel and inspect the individual motor and supply cable to the motor in order to
determine why the fault occurred.
Once the fault has been determined, make the appropriate repairs and replace the fuse with a 3.15A M205
quick-blow fuse.
In order to replace fuse, carefully pry the fuse out of the plastic cradle using a small tool (such as a small
screwdriver or pen). To replace, gently press the new fuse into the cradle.
To test LED, apply power to the distribution panel, and observe whether the channel LED is glowing.
3.15A M205 fuse in
plastic cradle
Green Fuse Status LED
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETERS VALUE
Input Voltage Range 100 VAC - 240 VAC
Output Voltage Range 15 VDC
Maximum Output Current (all 18 channels) 24 A
Power Output Rating 360 W
Single Channel Absolute Maximum Current Output 1.33 A
Ingress Protection IP20
2 SPECIFICATIONS

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3 TROUBLESHOOTING
4 WIRE GAUGE DIMENSIONS
IMPORTANT!
WARNING: Distribution panel is connected to (120V/240V) mains power. Do not at-
tempt to troubleshoot panel without first disconnecting all power and waiting a period
of 5 minutes.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
No Motors are responding
A/C power supply not plugged in
Check exterior LED
Check Panel to power connection and
IEC connector and AC plug
Internal power switch turned off
Power is supplied to panel, but
exterior LED is not lit. Open panel and
switch internal power switch to ON
position
A/C terminal block wiring is incorrect
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to rewire
mains power terminal block. Only to
be performed by a suitably qualified
installer
Individual Motor is not
responding
Motor channel fuse has blown
Check individual LED’s
Replace fuse as necessary (refer to
section 1.5)
Motor wiring is incorrect Refer to wiring diagram on page 6
Motor is in sleep mode
Refer to motor’s programming
instructions in order to change motor
sleep status
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE DIMENSIONS
WIRE GAUGE DIAMETER CROSSSECTIONAL AREA
24 AWG 0.51054 mm (0.0201 in) 0.205 mm2(0.00032 in2)
22 AWG 0.64516 mm (0.0254 in) 0.326 mm2(0.00051 in2)
20 AWG 0.8128 mm (0.032 in) 0.518 mm2(0.00080 in2)
18 AWG 1.02362 mm (0.0403 in) 0.823 mm2(0.00128 in2)
16 AWG 1.29032 mm (0.0508 in) 1.31 mm2(0.00203 in2)

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5 NOTES