Screen Innovations Nano Box User manual

INSTALLERS: Please leave this manual with the owner.
24v DC - 485
Doc. # 400025
Nano Box
Installation Instructions
®

Terminal Block Brackets
Spacer Blocks (optional - 4 per shade)
Longer Screws Included
PARTS LIST  NANO BOX  24v DC - 485
Parts list - Nano Box - 24v DC - 485 1
Leveling Shims
(4 per shade)
Shades Wall Brackets
275 Box
375 Box
475 Box
Screws Included
(3 per Bracket)
OR
Terminal Blocks
Please note all the Node IDs on your Shade motors.
See the last page on these instructions.

2
Spacer Blocks - used to clear an obstruction in the fabric path.
Leveling Shims - used if the window frame is out of level.
Connect to shade brackets before installation
Note: Do not use more than 2 leveling shims per bracket.
Note: Do not use more than 4 spacer blocks per bracket.
Connect spacer blocks to shade brackets before installation.
SPACER BLOCKS AND LEVELING SHIMS (OPTIONAL)
Spacer blocks and Leveling Shims

4” - 6” 4” - 6”
2. Install wall brackets 4 - 6 inches from the jamb using the supplied screws.
(The closer to the end of the cassette, the better)
INSTALLATION  24v DC - 485
1. Terminate pre-wire with the supplied terminal block.
Data For 485 Only
Header
+ 24 VDC
- 24 VDC
Data +
Data -
Data ground
V+
V-
+
-
G
Installation - 24v DC 485 3
Jamb

3. Make sure the wall bracket lever is down (may already be down).
4. Install terminal block bracket between jamb and wall bracket on the motor side using the
supplied screws
Terminal block bracket must be on motor side.
Header
Jamb
Jamb
INSTALLATION  24v DC - 485
Installation - 24v DC 485 4
4” - 6” 4” - 6”
Proper position for installing Box

7. Use thumb to lock shade in place
6. Hang shade onto wall brackets and center in opening
INSTALLATION  24v DC - 485
5. Connect the shade and pre-wire connectors, then snap into the terminal block bracket
Installation - 24v DC 485 5

WIRING  485
Wiring - 24v DC - 485 6
Pre-wire Shade
Marking
V+
V-
+
-
G
Marking
V+
V-
+
-
G
Wire Gauge (AWG)
14
16
18
Wire Gauge (AWG)
24 w/o Spike
24 w Spike
Maximum Supported Wire
Length (FT.)
250
150
100
Supported Wire Length (FT.)
150 (275 Shade)
100 (375 Shade)
300 (275 Shade)
150 (375 Shade)
Description
Positive 24VDC
Negative 24VDC
485 Data Positive
485 Data Negative
485 Data Ground
Description
Positive 24VDC
Negative 24VDC
485 Data Positive
485 Data Negative
485 Data Ground
24v DC - Using 5 Conductor Wire
24v DC - Using UTP wire
Shade
Blue
Blue White
Green
Green White
Brown
Orange
Brown White
Orange White
Wire between Janus terminal block face and the motor only.

WIRING  485
RJ45 DATA CABLE FOR DATA HUB ONLY
TERMINATION FOR 4  CONDUCTOR THIRD PARTY CABLE
If the shade will be connected to a Data Hub or Power Panel device port for data, terminate with
the following pinout:
For Shade Data, use Pins 1, 2 & 8
If the pre-wire does not have a third insulated data conductor for the 485 ground, terminate the
wire as shown below. Use the same termination on both ends.
22 AWG Jumper wire
Pre-Wire Shade
Pin 1 Pin 8
RJ45
Pin#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Color
Orange White
Orange
Green White
Blue
Blue White
Green
Brown White
Brown
Function
485 (+)
485 (-)
Reserved
Power 24v DC (V+)
Power 24v DC (V+)
Reserved
485 Ground (G)
485 Ground (G)
Utilizing RJ-45 TIA-568B termination standard
485 Wiring Port
Wiring - 24v DC - 485 7

PROGRAMMING  485
485 shades are programmed using the Screen Innovations SIFI via the web interface. This
programming can be done with a Windows or Mac computer either over LAN or wired directly to
SIFI. The following instructions are for a Windows computer, but the steps for programming on
a Mac are very similar. For a complete guide to program SIFI on a Mac, please visit our website.
Before attempting to program any motors with SIFI, verify that the rmware is up to date. To
adjust the lower limit of an 485 shade, follow the steps below.
Connect SIFI as shown below.
1. Launch Windows File Explorer
2. Click on the “Network” tab
3. Double click on the SIFI, the default web browser will launch
4. At the landing page, click the three lines in the top right corner, then click “Settings”
5. Select the “485” tab on the top left
6. Press the spyglass to auto discover motors on the 485 network (may have to press it more
than once)
7. Click on the motor you want to program
8. Name the motor
9. Right click on the down limit count
10. Move the shade up or down using the buttons in the popup window
11. Click set to conrm the limit
12. Operate the shade up and then back down to verify the position of the limit
Programming - 485 8
Data Pass-
through Input
Power/Data
Output
Bus Power
Supply
Data Hub
Device Device Device Device Device
SDN Wiring Pinout
Utilizing RJ-45 TIA-568B termination standard
Pin#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Color
Orange White
Orange
Green White
Blue
Blue White
Green
Brown White
Brown
Function
SDN RS485 (+)
SDN RS485 (-)
Reserved
Power 24v DC
Power 24v DC
Reserved
SDN RS485 Ground
SDN RS485 Ground
Pin 1
Pin 8
Stub length must not exceed 200’
SIFI
To IP Network/PC
Standard CAT - 5e
or higher cable
SDN / Power
c
c
c
c
c

TROUBLESHOOTING  485
Troubleshooting - 485 9
Tech Support: 512.832.6939
Problem Possible Cause Action to Take
Shade won’t
operate.
Motor is not powered.
Ensure that 24Volt motors have 24v DC supply and
that the polarity is correct.
Incorrect or poor cable
termination.
Check the wire pinouts and termination. Look for
broken, loose, or damaged wires. Reterminate if
necessary.
SIFI is not powered. Check that the green LED on SIFI is ashing. If not,
make sure power is available via the bus power
supply or PoE (with expansion card only).
SIFI is not on the local
network.
Use the service keypad (if available) to validate the
485 network and motors are operating properly
before troubleshooting SIFI network problems.
Check that the SIFI is communicating on the local
network. Ping the device via the windows command
prompt, or make sure the device shows up in the
network tab of the Windows File Explorer.
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Hours of Support: 7:30am - 5pm CST suppor[email protected]
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NODE IDS
Node Ids
Please keep a note of all the Node IDs on your shade motors. OR for larger shade orders,
refer to your Sales Order document for the list.
Room
Room
Shade 1
Shade 1
Shade 3
Shade 3
Shade 5
Shade 2
Shade 2
Shade 4
Shade 4
Shade 6
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Screen Innovations
9715-B Burnet Rd, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78758
512.832.6939
www.screeninnovations.com
400025 v. 1.4 2 June 2020