rollease acmeda AUTOMATE 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.
INSTR. MT03-0301-41100x V1.0 FEB 2019

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CONTENTS
FEATURES
1 INSTALLATION 4
1.1 CABLE RUN REFERENCE TABLE (MAXIMUM LENGTHS) 4
1.2 CABLE RUN REFERENCE TABLE (MAXIMUM LENGTHS) 6
1.3 JST CONNECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS 6
1.4 WIRING DIAGRAM – SERIES (MTDCRF28/25/18) 7
1.5 WIRING DIAGRAM – PARALLEL (MTDCRF45/35) 7
1.6 MOTOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SETUP 8
2 TECHNICAL DATA 9
1.7 STATUS LED INDICATION 9
3 TROUBLESHOOTING 10
4 WIRE GAUGE DIMENSIONS 10
5 NOTES 11
1. Internal power Switch
2. Mains Power (120V/240V) Terminal Blocks
3. 18 Channels with Individual Terminal Blocks
4. 18 Individual fuses for channel protection
5. IEC-C14 Panel Mount
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.
• 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.
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1 INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
MOTOR POWER CABLE 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 gauge against this table
in order to ensure system will operate to specifications.
*Refer to section 4 on page 8 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 LENGTH TOTAL (m)
≤15m 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG 24 AWG
⁞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
⁞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
⁞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 N/A
75m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A
80m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A
85m 24 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A
⁞22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A
100m 22 AWG 20 AWG 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A
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
⁞20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG N/A N/A
165m 20 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG N/A N/A
170m 20 AWG 18 AWG N/A N/A N/A
⁞20 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
215m 20 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
⁞18 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A
340m 18 AWG N/A N/A N/A N/A

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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
• 2 pin JST Connection wiring polarity
WIRING POLARITY FROM PANEL TO MOTOR
Female (Power Output) Grey Dashes (Positive)
Male (Motor Input) Solid White (Positive)
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1 INSTALLATION
1.1 CABLE RUN REFERENCE TABLE (MAXIMUM LENGTHS)
MOTOR POWER CABLE 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 resulng in insufficient
voltage at the motor input terminals.
Before connecon of any motors to the power distribuon panel, check cable lengths and gauge against
this table in order to ensure system will operate to specificaons.
Rollease Acmeda Motors
MTDCRF45-10
MTDCRFQ45-3
MTDCRF35-3
MTDCRF28-2 MTDCBSW25-1.1 MTDCRF25-1.1 MTDCRF18-0.2
Wire
Gauges
24 AWG 15 m (55 ) 30 m (100 ) 40 m (135 ) 45 m (140 ) 85 m (280 )
22 AWG 25 m (85 ) 45 m (150 ) 65 m (215 ) 70 m (225 ) 135 m (445 )
20 AWG 40 m (135 ) 70 m (235 ) 100 m (340 ) 110m (360 ) 215 m (705 )
18 AWG 65 m (215 ) 115 m (375 ) 165 m (540 ) 170 m (560 ) 340 m (1120 )
*Refer to secon 4 on page 8 for detailed American Wire Gauge (AWG) dimensions
CAUTION: Before plugging in this equipment to mains power;
Ensure the internal power switch (page 2) is in the OFFposion.
Check the mains input (page 2) DC output for any loose wires, ensuring the plasc safety
covers are covering the mains terminal blocks.
Check motor connecon terminal blocks (page 2) for loose wires, as well as polarity check each
connecon (See below)
2 pin JST Connecon wiring polarity
Wiring Polarity from Panel to Motor
Female (Power Output)
Male (Motor Input) Solid White (Posive)
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Female Male
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1.2 CABLE RUN REFERENCE TABLE (MAXIMUM LENGTHS)
1.3 JST CONNECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS
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1.2 CABLE CONNECTORS AND WIRING
Rollease Acmeda recommends the use of 2 pin locking JST ‘SM’ type female connectors, in order to mate
with the male connectors that are used on our DC motors.
These connectors accept a range of wire gauges from 22 AWG – 28 AWG.
Due to longer cable runs requiring 18 AWG – 20 AWG wire, the installer must splice 22 AWG wire from the
female connector contacts to this larger gauge wire, in order to adhere to the maximum cable length
requirements as determined on page 4.
CAUTION: Appropriate insulaon (heat-shrink, quality electrical tape etc.) must be used to insulate
between posive and negave leads.
Failure to do so will result in a short circuit between leads, which will damage the power distribuon
panel.
Splice larger gauge wire to small leader of 22 AWG wire for wiring of JST style connector to power lead.
1.3 JST CONNECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Rollease Acmeda recommends the following JST connectors for DC power connecons:
Recommended JST Connectors
Descripon Part No. Manufacturer Digikey.com Part No.
Female Connector
(White) SMP-02V-NC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-3249-ND
Female Connector
(Black) SMP-02V-BC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-2924-ND
Female Socket Contact SHF-001T-0.8BS JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-1121-1-ND
No more than 100mm of 22 AWG wire
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1.2 CABLE CONNECTORS AND WIRING
Rollease Acmeda recommends the use of 2 pin locking JST ‘SM’ type female connectors, in order to mate
with the male connectors that are used on our DC motors.
These connectors accept a range of wire gauges from 22 AWG – 28 AWG.
Due to longer cable runs requiring 18 AWG – 20 AWG wire, the installer must splice 22 AWG wire from the
female connector contacts to this larger gauge wire, in order to adhere to the maximum cable length
requirements as determined on page 4.
CAUTION: Appropriate insulaon (heat-shrink, quality electrical tape etc.) must be used to insulate
between posive and negave leads.
Failure to do so will result in a short circuit between leads, which will damage the power distribuon
panel.
Splice larger gauge wire to small leader of 22 AWG wire for wiring of JST style connector to power lead.
1.3 JST CONNECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Rollease Acmeda recommends the following JST connectors for DC power connecons:
Recommended JST Connectors
Descripon Part No. Manufacturer Digikey.com Part No.
Female Connector
(White) SMP-02V-NC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-3249-ND
Female Connector
(Black) SMP-02V-BC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-2924-ND
Female Socket Contact SHF-001T-0.8BS JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-1121-1-ND
No more than 100mm of 22 AWG wire
IMPORTANT!
Rollease Acmeda recommends the use of 2 pin locking JST ‘SM’ type female connectors, in order to mate with
the male connectors that are used on our DC motors.
Rollease Acmeda recommends the following JST connectors for DC power connections:
These connectors accept a range of wire gauges from 22 AWG – 28 AWG.
Due to longer cable runs requiring 18 AWG – 20 AWG wire, the installer must splice 22 AWG wire from the
female connector contacts to this larger gauge wire, in order to adhere to the maximum cable length require-
ments as determined on page 4.
CAUTION: Appropriate insulation (heat-shrink, quality electrical tape etc.) must be used to insulate between
positive and negative leads.
Failure to do so will result in a short circuit between leads, which will damage the power distribution panel.
Splice larger gauge wire to small leader of 22 AWG wire for wiring of JST style connector to power lead.
Female
Male
RECOMMENDED JST CONNECTORS
DESCRIPTION PART NO. MANUFACTURER Digikey.com PART NO.
Female Connector (White) SMP-02V-NC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-3249-ND
Female Connector (Black) SMP-02V-BC JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-2924-ND
Female Socket Contact SHF-001T-0.8BS JST SALES AMERICA INC. 455-1121-1-ND

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1.5 WIRING DIAGRAM – PARALLEL (MTDCRF45/35)
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1.2 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)
This series connecon may only be used when wiring 28mm, 25mm and 18mm motors to the
distribuon panel, as these motors do not exceed the 1.33 A current limit per channel.
1.3 WIRING DIAGRAM – PARALLEL (MTDCRF45/35)
WARNING: Important instrucons to read before commencing wiring of 45mm and 35mm motors.
Due to higher power demands, these motors must be wired in a parallel configuraon (shown below)
ulising two channels in order to avoid overloading the power circuit, resulng in damage to the
distribuon panel.
Due to 1.33A limit per channel, working current can be doubled to 2.66A with parallel configuraon
as shown above, allowing connecon of 45mm and 35mm motors
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!
1.4 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)
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.
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1.2 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)
This series connecon may only be used when wiring 28mm, 25mm and 18mm motors to the
distribuon panel, as these motors do not exceed the 1.33 A current limit per channel.
1.3 WIRING DIAGRAM – PARALLEL (MTDCRF45/35)
WARNING: Important instrucons to read before commencing wiring of 45mm and 35mm motors.
Due to higher power demands, these motors must be wired in a parallel configuraon (shown below)
ulising two channels in order to avoid overloading the power circuit, resulng in damage to the
distribuon panel.
Due to 1.33A limit per channel, working current can be doubled to 2.66A with parallel configuraon
as shown above, allowing connecon of 45mm and 35mm motors

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1.6 MOTOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SETUP
IMPORTANT!
• 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
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1.4 MOTOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SETUP
Mulple individual connecons can be made for MTDCRF28/25/18 motors
Parallel connecons must be made for MTDCRF45/35 motors in order to supply them with the
required amount of current without causing damage to the Power Distribuon Panel.
All motor connecons must be made before the power distribuon panel can have power
applied
Use of
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1.7 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
3.15A M205 fuse in
plastic cradle
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1.5 STATUS LED INDICATION
Status LEDs for each motor channel indicate the condion 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
In order to replace fuse, carefully pry the fuse out of the plasc 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 distribuon panel, and observe whether the channel LED is glowing.
2 TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Specificaons
Parameters Value
Input Voltage Range (US) 85 VAC - 125 VAC
Input Voltage Range (AUS) 185 VAC - 245 VAC
Output Voltage Range 15 VDC
Maximum Output Current (all 18 channels) 24 A
Power Output Rang 360 W
Single Channel Absolute Maximum Current
Output 1.33 A
Ingress Protecon IP??
3.15A M205 fuse
in plasc cradle
Green Fuse Status LED
with series resistor
2 TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETERS VALUE
Input Voltage Range (US) 85 VAC - 125 VAC
Input Voltage Range (AUS) 185 VAC - 245 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 IP40

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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 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
Remote control battery is discharged Replace battery as necessary
Individual Motor is not
responding
Motor distance is too far from remote
control Move remote to a closer position
Motor channel fuse has blown Replace fuse as necessary (refer to
section 1.5)
Motor wiring is incorrect
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to rewire
motor power cables. Only to be
performed by a suitably qualified
installer
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)