SOMFY Sunis RTS User manual

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Sunis RTS
Operating and installation guide

1. The Sunis RTS in brief 3
1.1 What does the Sunis RTS do? 3
1.2 A few denitions 3
2. Safety - Important information 4
2.1 Installation and commissioning 4
2.2 Operating 4
2.3 Environment 5
3. Content of the kit and tools required 5
3.1 List of parts 5
3.2 Tools required 6
4. The Sunis RTS in detail 6
4.1 Components 6
4.2 Technical data 7
5. Installing the Sunis RTS 7
5.1
Components required for installation 7
5.2 Adding the Sunis RTS 8
6. Setting 13
6.1 Installation recommendations 13
6.2 Setting the sunlight sensitivity 13
7. Mounting the Sunis RTS 15
7.1 Advice on choosing a location 15
7.2 Mounting and tting 16
8. The Sunis RTS day to day 17
8.1 Activating the Sun function 17
8.2 The Sun function 17
8.3 Sunis RTS with awning 18
8.4 Sunis RTS with roller shutter 19
8.5 Modifying the sunlight sensitivity threshold 20
8.6 Maintenance 20
9. Problems with the Sunis RTS? 21
9.1 Questions and answers 21
9.2 Removing the Sunis RTS 23
Contents
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Somfy’s expertise delivers satisfaction guaranteed.
Thank you for choosing a Somfy Sunis 1 RTS.
Before installing and using the Sunis 1 RTS, please read this guide
carefully.
Somfy solutions animate your windows and entrances to bring your
whole house alive. Somfy solutions are designed so that everyone can
enjoy the benets of the products in their home, based on their specic
requirements.
In this guide, the term ‘product’ can include your awning, blind, curtain,
garage door, gate, projection screen, roller shutter.
Well thought-out and easy to use, Somfy solutions are one of life’s little
daily pleasures, making home life more enjoyable.
1. The Sunis RTS in brief
1.1 What does the Sunis RTS do?
The Sunis RTS is a wireless sun sensor equipped with Somfy Radio
Technology (RTS). It operates autonomously using integrated solar
cells.
The Sunis RTS allows the user to regulate the amount of sunlight
entering the house by automatically lowering or raising roller shutters,
blinds and/or awnings, according to the ambient light intensity. It thus
allows the interior temperature to be regulated during the day in order
to protect plants, furniture and paintings inside the house, as well as
garden or terrace furniture.
The Sunis RTS is only compatible with products equipped with Somfy
Radio Technology (RTS) for example, roller shutter motors, awning
motors, Telis RTS type remote controls with Sun function and RTS
sensors.
1.2 A few denitions
Installation:
All of the Radio Technology Somfy products a house is equipped with.
Favourite position:
The favourite position is your ideal position for your product in certain
common situations, for example, your awning partially extended when
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you are dining beneath it in summer but don't want to deprive your
houseplants of sunlight; your curtains or blinds partially closed to shield
your computer from the afternoon sunlight.
Blind/awning:
Group of products including internal blinds, external awnings and vene-
tian awnings.
2. Safety - Important information
2.1 Installation and commissioning
Read this guide carefully before installing and using the Sunis RTS.
This guide describes the installation, commissioning and use of the
Sunis RTS.
Before beginning installation, make sure that the Sunis RTS is compati-
ble with the equipment and associated accessories.
Any incorrect use will invalidate the warranty and Somfy's liability.
2.2 Operating
The use of an awnings (eg. wind sensor) is recommended
Somfy accepts no liability in the event of damage to equipment caused
by weather conditions not detected by the sensor.
Do not allow children to play with roller shutters, awnings or control
points. Keep remote controls out of the reach of children.
Monitor the roller shutter/awning while it is moving, especially during
commissioning of the Sunis RTS, and keep people at a distance until
the roller shutter/awning is completely closed.
Make sure the power supply to the roller shutter/awning is turned off
before any maintenance operation in the vicinity of the product (for
example, when cleaning windows near your awning).
Avoid moving the roller shutter/awning if ice has formed in it, unless
the motor is tted with anti-freeze protection.
The Sunis RTS operates using a sunlight sensor and solar cells.
Ensure that the sunlight sensor and the solar cells are kept clean and
are not obstructed by leaves, snow, etc. Clean the sunlight sensor and
the solar cell protective glass using a dry cloth.
Do not use maintenance products to clean the Sunis RTS.
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Do not wet the Sunis RTS or immerse it in liquids.
Frequently check the product (e.g. awning) to detect any defects in
balance or any signs of wear. Do not use the product if a repair or
adjustment is required.
2.3 Environment
Do not dispose of damaged electrical or electronic products with house-
hold waste. Please take them to a collection point or an approved centre
to ensure they are recycled correctly.
3. Content of the kit and tools required
3.1 List of parts
Before beginning installation and commissioning of the Sunis RTS,
check that all parts listed in the table below are present in the correct
quantity (Q):
No. Components Q.
1 Sunis RTS 1
2 Mounting bracket 1
The Sunis RTS is supplied without
screws and plugs. Use screws and plugs
(Ø 4.5 mm) suitable for the wall: wood,
brick, concrete, etc.
Caution: do not use round head
screws, only at screws of the diameter
indicated.
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3.2 Tools required
Appropriate screwdriver for the
screws to be used
Drill and drill bit
Pencil.
4. The Sunis RTS in detail
4.1 Components
Front:
A.Sunlight sensor (detects light
intensity)
B. Housing
C.Solar cells (to charge the sensor)
Rear:
D.Indicator light showing the light inten-
sity and mode selected
E. PROG button
F. Potentiometer
G.MODE button (to switch between
“INSTALLATION” and “Use” modes
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5. Installing the Sunis RTS
5.1 Components required for
installation
To install and use the Sunis RTS, the
roller shutter/awning to which the Sunis
is connected should already be linked
to a remote control equipped with the
Sun function:
Telis Soliris RTS (1),
Telis 4 Soliris RTS (2),
Telis Composio RTS (3),
Impresario Chronis RTS (4), etc.
If none of these remote controls has
been linked, this should be done rst.
NB: the use of an additional wind protec-
tion device (eg. wind sensor) is recom-
mended for awnings.
Up to 3 sensors may be assigned to a
roller shutter/awning. The Sunis RTS
can thus be combined with other RTS
sensors.
Before beginning installation, make
sure that the Sunis RTS is compatible
with the equipment and associated
accessories.
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4.2 Technical data
Size:
Diameter: 100 mm
Depth: 50 mm
Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Index Protection rating: outdoor use - IP 44
Frequency: 433.42 MHz
Range: 20 m through two concrete walls; 200 m in open space
Power supply: solar cells
Autonomy: 24 hours with no additional light intensity supply
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5.2 Adding the Sunis RTS
5.2.1 Advice on adding the Sunis RTS
This guide describes the procedure for connecting a Sunis RTS to
a compatible RTS roller shutter/awning.
To connect the Sunis RTS to several motors, carry out the procedure
described in the paragraph entitled “Connecting the Sunis RTS” for
each of the roller shutters/awnings to be connected.
For some roller shutters/awnings, entry into programming mode and
adding and removing a component (eg. a sensor) are indicated by
a series of “beeps” emitted by the motor. For other roller shut-
ters/awnings, they are indicated by a slight movement of the roller
shutter/awning.
Place the roller shutter/awning in the midway position before installing
the Sunis RTS, so that any movements can be easily seen.
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5.2.2 Charging the Sunis RTS
Remove the protective lm from the
Sunis RTS.
Place the Sunis RTS in a light location
for at least 20 minutes to charge it:
Place the cells in a location with
as much natural light as possible,
preferably outside, and not behind
glass.
After 20 minutes, press the MODE
button briey to check the sensor's
charge level:
The sensor is ready for use when
the indicator light comes on.
If the indicator light does not come
on, place the sensor in natural light
for another 20 minutes then test.
Information on charging times:
Initial charge: 20 mins.
Full charge: 1 hr 30 mins.
Discharging: 24 hrs without sunlight.
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5.2.3 Connecting the Sunis RTS from
a Telis Soliris RTS
NB: the Telis Soliris RTS has 2 indicator
lights.
Stand near to the roller shutter/awning
to install the Sunis RTS.
Place the roller shutter/awning in the
midway position using the Telis Soliris
RTS.
Turn the Telis Soliris RTS over: the
PROG button (P) is located on the rear
of the unit.
Press the PROG button (P) with the
tip of a pencil until the roller shutter/
awning moves slightly (or 3 “beeps”
sound): the PROG function is activated
for 2 minutes.
Press the PROG button (E) on the Sunis
RTS briey with the tip of a pencil: the
associated roller shutter/awning moves
slightly again (or 8 “beeps” sound) to
indicate that the Sunis RTS has been
programmed.
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5.2.4 Connecting the Sunis RTS from
a Telis 4 Soliris RTS
NB: the Telis 4 Soliris RTS has 4 indica-
tor lights.
Stand near to the roller shutter/awning to
install the Sunis RTS.
Select channel 5 with the Selection
button (S):
The 4 indicator lights come on at the
same time.
Place the roller shutter/awning in the
midway position using the Telis 4 Soliris
RTS.
NB: if channel 5 cannot be used to control
the roller shutter/awning to be connected
to the Sunis RTS, connect the roller shut-
ter/awning to the fth channel of the Telis
4 Soliris RTS (refer to the Telis 4 RTS
guide to carry out this procedure)
Turn the Telis 4 Soliris RTS over: the
PROG button (P) is located on the rear
of the unit.
Press the PROG button (P) with the
tip of a pencil until the roller shutter/
awning moves slightly (or 3 “beeps”
sound): the PROG function is activated
for 2 minutes.
Press the PROG button (E) on the Sunis
RTS briey with the tip of a pencil: the
associated roller shutter/awning moves
slightly again (or 8 “beeps” sound) to
indicate that the Sunis RTS has been
programmed.
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