SI SOLO User manual

Connect Instructions
Screen Innovations
9715-B Burnet Rd, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78758
512.832.6939
www.screeninnovations.com

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CONTENTS
Initial Information
Parts in the Box .................................................... Pg 1
More About Connect ........................................... Pg 3
Connect Inputs ..................................................... Pg 4
Installation
Step 1: Plug 12V Power Supply
Step 2: Plug the Barrel Connector .................... Pg 5
Step 3: Pair Your Connect .................................. Pg 7
Method A - Using Solo Remote ........... Pg 8
Method B - Without Solo Remote ....... Pg 9
Step 4: Control ...................................................... Pg 10
Method A - Infrared Control ................. Pg 10
Method B - 12VDC Trigger ................... Pg 13
Method C - Dry Contact ........................ Pg 14
Subsequent Installation ................................... Pg 16
Connect Troubleshooting ................................ Pg 17

INITIAL INFORMATION
Unpack the Connect from the shipping box.
Connect Plug-in 12V
power supply
Parts in the Box:
1 2
Initial Information Pg 1
SI Infrared
remote
Connect
Instructions
3
Connect Instructions
4
Pg 2Initial Information

Connect Inputs
Pg 4Initial Information / Connect Inputs
(76.2 mm)
(76.2 mm)
3”
3”
12 V Trigger Remote IR Dry Contact Power Input
0.88 ”
(22.4mm)
12V IR
More about Connect
Connect converts common A/V control signals into
Somfy wireless RTS control commands to operate
Somfy RTS motors. It operates at 433.42MHz and has
a typical transmission range to the Somfy screen motor
of about 50 feet with no attenuation. The range will
be reduced if radio signal interfering items are in the
transmission path.
Connect operates independently of the Solo Remote.
The unit should be mounted with the base down and
at least 1” of air gap around the Connect to provide for
some cooling. It may be operated with the case on its
side, with 1” of air gap around the Connect. It weighs
only 2.3 oz. and with a small foot print of 3” x 3” x 7/8”,
placement is easy. The 12V power supply operates on
110VAC to 240VAC, 60/50Hz and has a rated current
draw of 300mA. Operating temp. range is 0°C - 50°C.
Initial Information / More about Connect Pg 3

Pg 6Installation / Step 1 & Step 2
Step 1
Step 2
INSTALLATION
Step 1
Plug the 12V power supply into the wall socket.
Step 2
Plug the barrel connector on the power supply into
the power port. The status indicator LED will light
up and is viewable through the case on the side
opposite the ports.
Installation / Step 1 & Step 2 Pg 5

Pairing Method A - Using the Solo Remote
With a large paperclip, press the button on the back
of the remote until the screen jogs once. Using the
paperclip again, briey press the button inside the
Connect through the small hole on the case bottom.
The screen will jog once to show that the Connect
is now paired to the Solo screen. Use the SI Infrared
remote to verify that the Connect is paired. Press the
down button. The screen will move down if paired.
Pg 8Installation / Step 3 / Pairing Method A
Step 3 - Pair Your Connect
If the Connect was shipped with your Solo, it will be
paired with the screen. If purchased seperately, the
Connect will need to be paired to the screen. There
are two ways to pair the screen and the Connect.
Installation / Step 3/ Pair Your Connect Pg 7

Step 4 - Control
Determine the desired control signal method.
Details for connection and use are below:
A. Infrared Control .................... LINE-OF-SIGHT
B. 12VDC Trigger ...................... NON-LINE-OF-SIGHT
C. Momentary Dry Contact ..... NON-LINE-OF-SIGHT
Control Method A: Infrared Control
Once the Connect is paired to the screen, the SI IR
remote is ready to use up to a distance of 35 feet
between the remote and the Connect. In all cases,
make sure that the built-in IR eye is visible to the IR
Remote. The built-in IR eye is located to the left of
the power indicator light (when you are facing it.) The
buttons on the SI IR Remote operate the same as the
buttons on the Solo Remote.
Pg 10Installation / Step 4 / Control / Infrared Control
The screen will jog once to show that the Connect is
now paired to the Solo screen.
Caution: Holding the button longer than one jog, may erase the
motor settings and unpair every remote. All remotes will then
have to be re-paired and all limits reset using the Solo remote.
Pairing Method B - Without the Solo Remote
With a large paperclip, press the button on the motor
through the small hole near the right-hand side screen
opening until the screen jogs once. Using the paperclip
again, briey press the button inside the Connect
through the small hole on the case bottom.
Installation / Step 3 / Pairing Method B Pg 9

Third party IR universal control systems may be used
to control the screen and commands may be learned
from the SI IR Remote or using these hex codes:
(Available on the website too.)
0000 006c 0000 000c 0006 011b 0006
011b 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb
0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006
00bb 0006 00bb 0006 011b 0006 08a4
0000 006c 0000 000c 0006 011b 0006
011b 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb
0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006
00bb 0006 011b 0006 011b 0006 08a4
0000 006c 0000 000c 0006 011b 0006
011b 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb
0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006
00bb 0006 011b 0006 00bb 0006 08a4
UP
STOP
DOWN
Pg 12Installation / Step 4 / Control / Infrared Control
The IR port on the Connect allows a remote IR eye
(not included) to be connected. The port is a standard
3.5mm mono audio jack. The remote IR eye can now
be placed in a location accessible to the IR remote
while the Connect is kept hidden. Once the remote
IR eye is plugged in, the internal eye is bypassed.
Unplugging the remote IR eye restores the internal IR
eye to original use.
Installation / Step 4 / Control / Infrared Control Pg 11
12VI1
2V
IR

Control Method C: Dry Contact
Pg 14Installation / Step 4 / Control / Dry Contact
This method of control is for use with momentary
contact switches, such as a push button switch, or
relays, commonly found in control systems. It requires
hard wiring from the point of control to the Connect.
Momentarily shorting the appropriate leads either
sends the screen down to the lower limit or up to the
fully rolled-up position. No current or extra power
supply is needed to operate the screen.
Power should not be applied to the dry contact
connections. Doing so may damage the Connect and
void the warranty.
To send the screen DOWN, momentarily connect the
wires to pins 3 and 4. The Connect power LED will go
dark during RF transmission and the screen will unroll
to the lower limit.
Control Method B: 12VDC Trigger
Installation / Step 4 / Control / 12VDC Trigger Pg 13
A DC trigger voltage will cause the Connect to send
RF commands to the screen to operate it. This wiring
method is usually used to allow the projector to
directly control the screen. When a projector with a
trigger output is turned on, it sends out a constant
voltage that may be used to deploy the screen. This
method requires hard wiring between the point of
control and Connect.
With the Connect, a constantly applied DC voltage in
the range of 5V – 12V will send a wireless command
to deploy the screen to the lower limit. The screen
will stay in that position until the voltage is removed.
Removing the trigger voltage sends a wireless
command to roll-up the screen.
The center pin is positive and the outer contact (barrel)
is negative.

If Connect needs to be moved, simply unplug the
connections, move it to the new location, and
reconnect the power and wiring. Re-pairing is not
necessary. The motor stores all device addresses
internally and remembers the Connect when
powered again.
Note: Connect is not designed to be used in wet
environments. Keep its ambient temperature within
the limits specied earlier.
SUBSEQUENT INSTALLATION
Pg 16Subsequent Installation
To send the screen UP, momentarily connect the
wires to pins 4 and 6. Likewise, the Connect power
LED will go dark and the screen will roll up to the
upper limit.
There is no STOP command. The screen cannot be
made to stop at an intermediate position using the
dry contact controls.
Installation / Step 4 / Control / Dry Contact Pg 15
6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6
RECEPTABLE PLUG

Possible Cause SolutionSymptom
SI IR
Remote
is non-
responsive
(cont.)
Plug-In IR
Eye is non-
responsive
Connect is not paired
with screen
Greater than 35 feet
away
Screen is not charged
or plugged in
Eye is not plugged in
completely
IR beam is not
reaching the eye
IR eye is defective
Greater than 35 feet
away
Pair Connect with
the remote or
screen
Move closer
Charge for 10 min.
or plug in if a non-
battery motor
Replug the eye into
the jack
Orient the eye so it
“sees” the remote
Try another IR eye
Move closer
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Pg 18Connect Troubleshooting
CONNECT TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause SolutionSymptom
No Power
Light
SI IR
Remote
is non-
responsive
Power supply not
plugged in
Breaker tripped
Power supply
defective
Connect defective
Remote not aimed at
the Connect IR eye
Battery is low or
dead
Plug in power
supply
Determine cause,
correct, and turn
breaker on
Order replacement
power supply
Order replacement/
Connect
Orient Connect so
IR beam hits the
correct face
Replace battery -
(1) CR2025 3V Li.
Tech Support: 512.832.6939
Connect Troubleshooting Pg 17

Possible Cause SolutionSymptom
12VDC
Trigger
is non-
responsive
(cont.)
Dry
contacts
are non-
responsive
Triggering device is
not sending the
voltage
Connect is not
paired with the
screen
Bad plug connection
Screen is not
charged or plugged
in
Switches are faulty
Power applied to the
contact leads
Wiring is damaged
or wired incorrectly
Repair or replace
the device, or use
another method
Pair Connect with
the remote or screen
Remove plug and
replace ensuring a
positive click
Charge for 10 min.
or plug in if a
non-battery motor
Replace if bad
Replace the Connect
Trace wiring and
repair if damaged or
incorrect
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Pg 20Connect Troubleshooting
Possible Cause SolutionSymptom
Plug-In IR
Eye is non-
responsive
(cont.)
12VDC
Trigger
is non-
responsive
Screen is not
charged or plugged
in
Connect is not
paired with screen
Polarity is reversed
Voltage is outside of
range
Trigger wiring is
damaged or wired
incorrectly
Charge for 10 min.
or plug in if a
non-battery motor
Pair Connect with the
remote or screen
Make sure center
contact is positive
“+” and the barrel is
negative “-“
Voltage must be
within 5 to 12VDC.
Check wire gauge
and/ length.
Trace wiring and
repair if damaged or
incorrect
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Connect Troubleshooting Pg 19