SI TaHoma User manual
DOC.#400144 | v. 1.0 | 26 Feb 2021
TaHoma
Installation Instructions
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INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Thank you for your purchase of TaHoma.
This is a Zigbee Mesh Controller which operates at 2.4GHz. Minimize or
eliminate any sources of RF interference and shielding. Any metal, wire,
or foliage near the product can reduce or block the signal - reducing
the operating range of the device. Other nearby transmitters may also
cause interference.
CONTENTS
Parts in the Box ................................................................. 1
Setup steps ........................................................................ 2
Additional Connectivity Products & Accessories ....... 3
Example System Drawing ................................................ 4
Using Multiple TaHoma units .......................................... 5
Setting up a TaHoma app ................................................ 6
Troubleshooting Zigbee and RTS .................................... 7 - 8
1
PARTS IN THE BOX
Parts in the box
(1) USB/ Ethernet dongle(1) TaHoma Unit
(1) TaHoma Base (1) USB cable and power
adapter
(1) TaHoma App
Quick Start Guide
(1) TaHoma installation
instructions -These
instructions
2
2. Connect USB/ Ethernet dongle(C) to the USB port on the TaHoma
unit(F).
3. Connect your local area network or LAN cable to the RJ45 to the
USB/ Ethernet dongle (A).
4. Finally, make the connections between the USB cable and the power
adapter (B).
1. Identify a location that is central to all the screens/shades
and has access to Ethernet and AC power.
Set up steps
SETUP STEPS
A
B
C
F
3
ADDITIONAL CONNECTIVITY
PRODUCTS & ACCESORIES
(for Zigbee 3.0 Edge Routers , purchased separately)
Smart Plug
Smart Light Switch
Smart Outdoor Plug
Smart Outlet
Note: For robust and low-latency Zigbee network and to improve
battery performance maintain 7m between any Zigbee nodes* per
room, 1 unit - up to 7 shades (every 8th shade add an additional unit).
Additional connectivity products & accessories
Controlled
Situo remotes (1 channel
and 4 channel)
4
EXAMPLE SYSTEM DRAWING
(Ideal Zigbee 3.0 topology)
Note: Each
Zigbee node
should be within
7m of each other
and a maximum
of 7 hops from
any end point to a
mesh controller.
Note: To extend
the range for
RTS screens/
shades additional
TaHoma units
can be added
to the system.
These units
communicate
using Ethernet.
Example system drawing, Using multiple TaHoma units
Controlled
7m
1st hop2nd hop
7m
USING MULTIPLE TAHOMA UNITS
(To extend the RTS range)
RTS 1
>30m
Ethernet
Ethernet
LAN
RTS 2
5Setting up TaHoma app
SETTING UP TAHOMA APP
1. Download Somfy’s TaHoma North America application from
the App Store or Google Play.
2. Power your TaHoma using the included USB dongle.
3. Open the TaHoma application and follow the instructions to create an
account to link to the TaHoma.
4. Once the email address is verified, return to the TaHoma application
and sign in to operate the shades associated with the TaHoma.
5. Navigate to the Configuration tab to setup additional Zigbee or RTS
devices and follow the in app instructions.
For more details on setting up the TaHoma app, please
refer to our TaHoma app quick start guide by scanning
this QR code or go to the link below.
https://support.screeninnovations.com/accessories/tahoma/
Note: Before proceeding, ensure all shade/screens are installed.
6
TAHOMA LED FUNCTIONS
TaHoma LED functions
For any further questions call Support at 512.832.6939, Ext. 415
LED color Function
Orange TaHoma is booting up
Red TaHoma has booted up but has no
valid internet connection
Blue TaHoma is in Bluetooth mode
Green TaHoma is connected to the
internet and can be controlled with
the TaHoma app
7
For Zigbee
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting - For Zigbee
Problem Possible Cause Action to Take
TaHoma
LED is Red.
No internet
connectivity.
Check network connection to
the internet, and ensure the
TaHoma is properly connected
via ethernet or Wi.
TaHoma
LED if OFF.
No power. Check if the USB dongle is
properly seated into TaHoma.
Check if the USB is connected to
the included power supply
and that the AC is on.
Need
multiple
TaHoma
gateways.
Large amount
of Zigbee
devices.
Ensure each TaHoma has a
unique email address when you
register them in the app, and
ensure you order them in our
flow tool with different Zigbee
channel for each TaHoma.
Alexa stops
working.
Alexa/
TaHoma app
not updating.
In the Alexa app, disable the
TaHoma skill and then re-enable
the TaHoma skill.
8
For RTS
Tech Support: 512.832.6939
Troubleshooting - For RTS
Problem Possible Cause Action to Take
Drapes/
shades
won't
operate.
Remote
button
presses are
too short.
When operating an RTS remote
hold the buttons down for at least
2 seconds.
The remote
is being used
out of range.
Move within 30ft. of the shade.
If the issue persists, adjust the
antenna to a new position, and
make sure the antenna does not
touch metal.
The remote
battery is out
of place or
drained.
Check that the red LED on the
remote flashes when buttons
are pressed. On the installation
remote, pry off the back by hand
and ensure the battery is fully
seated in the battery tray. If the
remote remains unresponsive,
replace the battery with a CR2430
3V lithium cell.
Copyright 2019 US SHADE CORPORATION DOC.#400144 | v. 1.1 | 22 March 2021
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