SOMFY HOME MOTION Sonesse 50 RS485 User manual

Sonesse 50 RS485
Ref. 5106220B
EN Instructions
FR Notice
ES Instrucciones
PT Instruções
DE Anleitung
IT Istruzioni

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CONTENT
1. Fields of application and liability 2
1.1 Fields of application 2
1.2 liability 3
2. Installation 3
2.1. Installation 3
2.2. Wiring 4
2.3. Commissioning 6
2.4. Tips and recommendations for
installation 6
3. Use and maintenance 7
3.1. Control function 7
3.2. Tips and recommendations for use 7
4. Technical data 7
ORIGINAL GUIDE
1. FIELDS OF APPLICATION AND LIABILITY
1.1 FIELDS OF APPLICATION
The Sonesse 50 drive is designed to drive all types of indoor awning
(roller blinds, boat blinds, Roman blinds, Venetian blinds and projection screens), excluding
pantographs.
The Sonesse 50 drive is designed to drive multi-banding roller blinds.
The Sonesse 50 drive is designed to drive several roller blinds simultaneously, where these are
interconnected by a drive bracket.
The Sonesse 50 drive is not designed to be used with a compensating spring.
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The Sonesse 50 drive is not designed for outdoor awnings (e.g. outdoor vertical blinds, roller
shutters, etc.)
The Sonesse 50 drive has been developed to meet indoor awning drive requirements.
Its quiet operation ensures user comfort and well-being.
For more information, and to optimise the acoustic performance of your indoor awning, please
contact a Somfy adviser.
This operating and installation guide applies to all Sonesse 50 drive torque/speed, control
technology and motor head (star head or round head) versions.

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1.2 LIABILITY
Before installing and using the Sonesse 50 drive, please read operating and installation
guide carefully. In addition to following the instructions given in this guide, the instructions
detailed in the attached Safety instructions document must also be observed.
The Sonesse 50 drive must be installed by a drive and home automation professional,
according to instructions from Somfy and the regulations applicable in the country in
which it is commissioned.
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Such use, and any failure to comply with the instructions given in this guide and in the attached
Safety instructions document, absolves Somfy of any liability and invalidates the warranty.
The installer must inform its customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the
Sonesse 50 drive and must provide them with the instructions for use and maintenance, and
the attached Safety instructions document, after installing the Sonesse 50 drive. Any After-
Sales Service operation on the Sonesse 50 drive must be performed by a drive and home
automation professional.
If in doubt when installing the Sonesse 50 drive, or to obtain additional information, contact a
Somfy adviser or go to the website www.somfy.com.
2. INSTALLATION
1)
L1
L1 = …
2)
Ø > 47 mm
cb
Ø = 47 mm
a
3)
1) 2)
de
Safety warning! Information
Caution!
Instructions which must be followed by the drive and home automation professional
installing the Sonesse 50 drive.
Never drop, knock, drill or submerge the drive.
Install a separate control point for each drive.
2.1. INSTALLATION
2.1.1. Preparing the drive
1) Fit the accessories required to integrate the drive in the
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band the drive wheel con the drive.
2) Measure the length (L1) between the inner edge of the
drive head and the rim of the drive wheel.
2.1.2. Tube preparation
1) Cut the roller tube to the required length, depending on
the motorised product.
2) Deburr the roller tube and remove the swarf.
3) For roller tubes which are smooth inside, cut a notch
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d= 4 mm /0.16 In ; e= 28 mm /1.1 In.
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15 mm
5 mm
20 mm
L1
1)
2)
1)
2)
h
g
ab
Ø>47mm
ehe
h
f
ab
Ø>47mm
ehe
h
2.1.3. Drive/tube assembly
1) Slide the drive into the roller tube.
For roller tubes which are smooth inside, position the
notch previously cut on the boss on the crown.
2) The drive wheel must be locked in place to prevent it
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drive wheel using 4 x Ø 5 mm self-tapping screws,
or by using 4 x Ø 4.8 mm steel pop rivets placed 5
mm to 15 mm from the outer rim of the drive wheel,
regardless of the roller tube.
The screws or pop rivets must only be attached to
the drive wheel and not to the drive.
 Alternatively, a drive wheel stop can be used for tubes which are not smooth.
2.1.4. Installing the drive/tube assembly
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and onto the drive bracket g
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the end bracket. This operation prevents the drive/
tube assembly from coming out of the end bracket
mounting when the roller blind reaches the lower end
limit position.
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place.
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2.2. WIRING
Cables which pass through a metal wall must be protected and isolated using a sheath or sleeve.
Attach cables to prevent any contact with moving parts.
The cable on the Sonesse 50 can be removed. If it is damaged, replace it with an identical
cable.
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easily.
Always make a loop in the power supply cable to prevent water entering the motorisation!
- Turn off the power supply.
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Neutral Live 
230V -50 Hz Blue Brown Yellow/
Green
220V -60 Hz
120V -60 Hz White Black Green
100V-
50/60Hz
3 x 0.75 mm2
3 x 1,5 mm2
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1) Data cable RJ9/RJ45.
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RJ9 RJ45
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Data wiring
Connect the data cable to the motor according to the information in the tables below.
Between the RS485 data wire and the RS485 product, the cable length should not exceed
20m.
Make sure the data cable is not pinched or damaged during the installation of the drive/
tube onto the end bracket.