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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5.2.5 Connecting the Sunis RTS from
a Telis Composio RTS
A linked individual remote control must
be used to install the Sunis RTS from a
Telis Composio RTS. It is not possible to
install the Sunis RTS directly from the
Telis Composio RTS.
Stand near to the roller shutter/awning to
install the Sunis RTS.
Use the remote control linked to the
roller shutter/awning that only controls
that roller shutter/awning: pressing the
Up or Down button only moves the
roller shutter/awning to which the Sunis
RTS is to be connected.
Bring the product to the midway
position.
Turn the remote control over: the
PROG button (P) is located on the rear
of the unit.
Press the PROG button (P) on the
remote control linked to the roller
shutter/awning until the roller shutter/
awning moves slightly (or 3 “beeps”
sound): the PROG function is activa-
ted for 2 minutes (refer to the remote
control guide).
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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5.2.6 Connecting the Sunis RTS from
an Impresario Chronis RTS
A linked individual remote control must
be used to install the Sunis RTS from an
Impresario Chronis RTS. It is not possi-
ble to install the Sunis RTS directly from
the Impresario Chronis RTS.
Stand near to the roller shutter/awning to
install the Sunis RTS.
Use the remote control linked to the
roller shutter/awning that only controls
that roller shutter/awning: pressing the
Up or Down button only moves the
roller shutter/awning to which the Sunis
RTS is to be connected.
Bring the product to the midway
position.
Turn the remote control over: the
PROG button (P) is located on the rear
of the unit.
Press the PROG button (A) on the
remote control linked to the roller
shutter/awning until the roller shutter/
awning moves slightly (or 3 “beeps”
sound): the PROG function is activa-
ted for 2 minutes (refer to the remote
control guide).
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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6. Setting
6.1 Installation recommendations
Install the Sunis RTS on a sunny day with no wind.
Caution! Never congure the settings on a windy day.
To set or adjust the Sunis RTS, stand near to the roller shutter/awning,
preferably outside, in order to simulate normal conditions of use.
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Ensure that the sunlight sensor (A) of
the Sunis RTS is not hidden during
adjustment.
Activate the Sun function (see para-
graph entitled “Activating the Sun func-
tion“) using the remote control equipped
with the Sun function.
6.2 Setting the sunlight
sensitivity
Somfy recommends conguring the
Sunis RTS settings on a day when
the amount of sunlight corresponds to
the level required to activate the roller
shutter/awning.
Stand near to the desired mounting
location of the Sunis RTS.
Place the roller shutter/awning in the
upper position.
Position the Sunis RTS so that the
sunlight sensor detects light.
Press the MODE button (G) on the
Sunis RTS with the tip of a pencil until
the associated roller shutter/awning
moves slightly (or 3 “beeps“ sound):
The indicator light ashes for
approximately 30 seconds.
The SUNIS RTS is in INSTALLATION
mode.
NB: the Sunis RTS remains in
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INSTALLATION mode for 3 minutes. It
automatically switches to USE mode
when 3 minutes have elapsed.
Turn the potentiometer (F) manually to
the left (-) or the right (+) until the indi-
cator light illuminates green:
The sunlight sensor's sensitivity
threshold is set according to the
current sunlight level.
Place the Sunis RTS sunlight sensor in
a location with strong natural light:
After a few seconds, the roller shut-
ter/awning moves downwards then
stops: the Sunis RTS has detected
the current sunlight.
Press the MODE button (G) on the
Sunis RTS with the tip of a pencil until
the associated roller shutter/awning
moves slightly (or 3 “beeps” sound) to
exit INSTALLATION mode and activate
USE mode
NB: the Sunis RTS is set according to the
current sunlight level. This setting can be
modied at any time as required.
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7. Mounting the Sunis RTS
7.1 Advice on choosing a location
Choose a location with easy access to allow the sunlight sensor
and solar cells to be cleaned regularly (see paragraph 2.2 Use and
8.3 Maintenance).
Do not install the Sunis RTS under a balcony, eaves, an awning or in
any other place where it could be shaded from the sun.
Do not install the Sunis RTS under a lamp, lamppost or any other
source of articial light that may interfere with the detection of sunlight.
Install the Sunis RTS vertically, in
a location where the solar cells will
receive daylight, eg. on an external wall
(wood, brick, concrete, etc.).
Caution: do not mount the Sunis RTS on
a metal surface.
Minimum distance to be observed
between two RTS components: 30 cm.
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7.2 Mounting and tting
Drill two holes (diameter 4.5 mm), one
below the other and 40 mm apart.
Insert two plugs suitable for the screws
(Ø 4.5 mm) and the wall: wood, brick,
concrete, etc.
Mount the bracket (2) with two screws,
positioning the long hole at the bottom,
with the “40 mm” marking visible. Do
not tighten the second screw fully.
Caution: do not use round head
screws, only at screws of the diameter
indicated.
Place the Sunis RTS on the bracket
with the sunlight sensor at the top.
Turn the Sunis RTS clockwise to secure
it on the bracket.
If the Sunis RTS is not mounted
straight:
Remove the Sunis RTS from its
bracket by turning it anticlockwise.
Rotate the bracket using the long
hole.
Retighten the second screw.
Ret the Sunis RTS on its bracket.
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8. The Sunis RTS day to day
8.1 Activating the Sun function
The sun, or wind and sun function must be activated to allow the sensor
on the roller shutter/awning to operate.
Activate the Sun function using the remote control (refer to the remote
control guide for more information):
The roller shutter/awning reacts automatically to the variations in
sunlight.
Caution! If a Wind sensor is associated with the same roller shutter/
awning, and if the wind blows harder than the maximum limit set on the
Wind sensor, the roller shutter/awning no longer reacts to the variations
in sunlight.
NB: the use of an additional wind protection device (eg. wind sensor) is
recommended for awnings.
8.2 The Sun function
When the Sun function is activated, the roller shutter/awning does not
lower or raise immediately when there is only the slightest variation in
sunlight:
When the sunlight level is at the set threshold for 2 minutes, the Sunis
RTS sends a signal to the roller shutter/awning and places it in the
protection position.
When the sunlight level drops below the set threshold, the Sunis RTS
sends a signal to the roller shutter/awning. The roller shutter/awning
then analyses the signal and starts to move after a delay of 15 to
30 minutes. This delay depends on how long the actual sunlight lasts
before the sun disappears.
NB: the reaction of the roller shutter/awning depends on the motor tted
to it. The following section gives an overview of the possible reactions.
NB: some roller shutter motors are equipped with a special function
which inhibits the movement of the roller shutter if it is in the lowered
position (roller shutter closed). The roller shutter will not change its posi-
tion if the sun appears or disappears.
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8.3 Sunis RTS with awning
The reactions of the awning when the sun appears and disappears
depend on:
how long the sunlight lasts, as detected by the Sunis RTS,
the type of motor tted to the awning, and
whether a favourite position has been programmed.
8.3.1 Sun appearing
When the sunlight level has been at the set threshold for 2 minutes,
a signal is sent to the awning, which:
Moves to the favourite position,
Remains in the favourite position, or
Moves to the lowered position.
8.3.2 Sun disappearing
When the sunlight level drops below the set threshold, a signal is sent to
the awning, which, following a delay of 15 to 30 minutes:
Moves to the raised position or
Remains in the raised position.
This delay prevents the awning from making unnecessary movements
every time a cloud crosses the sun, for example.
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8.4 Sunis RTS with roller shutter
The reactions of the roller shutter when the sun appears and disappears
depend on:
how long the sunlight lasts, as detected by the Sunis RTS,
the type of motor tted to the roller shutter, and
whether a favourite position has been programmed.
NB: some roller shutter motors are equipped with a special function
which inhibits the movement of the roller shutter if it is in the lowered
position (roller shutter closed). The roller shutter will not change its posi-
tion if the sun appears or disappears.
8.4.1 Sun appearing
When the sunlight level has been at the set threshold for 2 minutes,
a signal is sent to the motorised roller shutter, which:
Moves to the favourite position,
Remains in the favourite position,
Moves to the lowered position, or
Remains in the lowered position.
8.4.2 Sun disappearing
When the sunlight level drops below the set threshold, a signal is sent to
the roller shutter, which, following a delay of 15 to 30 minutes:
Moves to the raised position,
Remains in the favourite position, or
Remains in the lowered position.
This delay prevents the awning from making unnecessary movements
every time a cloud crosses the sun, for example.
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8.6 Maintenance
The Sunis RTS operates using a sunlight sensor and solar cells.
Make sure 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.
Do not wet the Sunis RTS or immerse it in liquids.
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8.5 Modifying the sunlight
sensitivity threshold
The sunlight sensitivity setting on the
Sunis RTS may be modied at any
time following installation (eg. to adjust
the initial setting or to adapt it to the
season):
Turn the Sunis RTS anticlockwise to
release it from the mounting bracket.
Take the sensor and turn it over.
Adjust the setting using the
potentiometer:
If the roller shutter/awning moves
when the light is insufcient: turn the
potentiometer (F) to the right (+).
More sunlight will be required to trig-
ger movement.
If the roller shutter/awning does not
move when the light is sufcient:
turn the potentiometer (F) to the
left (-).
Less sunlight will be required to trig-
ger movement.
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