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SOMFY LS 40 User manual

S 40
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SUMMARY
RIGINAL INSTRUCTI NS
1. PREREQUISITE INFORMATION
1. 1. FIE DS OF APP ICATION
The LS 40 drive is designed to drive all types of roller blinds, outdoor vertical blinds, vertical
              
conditions:
- The motorised product is controlled by a momentary switch (wired or radio technology),
(refer to the enclosed afety instructions document).
- The crush or shear zone is located at a height in excess of .50 m from the ground or any
permanent access level.
- The awning is equipped with a safety device that prevents any contact in the shear or crush
zone (a guard which cannot be removed without tools).
- The roller shutter is equipped with a safety arrangement that prevents any contact in the
crush zone (a guard which cannot be removed without tools).
- For awnings or screens, the load bar moves by gravity only and weighs less than 15 kg.
- The roller shutter apron can be lifted by 4 cm when an upward force of 150 N is applied to
the end slat positioned at 16 cm from its totally extended position.
If the roller shutter is equiped with openwork slats, a 5mm diameter rod must not pass through
the openings.
1. 2. IABI ITY
Before installing and using the 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 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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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
drive and must provide them with the instructions for use and maintenance, and the attached
Safety instructions document, after installing the. Any After-Sales Service operation on the
drive must be performed by a drive and home automation professional.
If in doubt when installing the drive, or to obtain additional information, contact a Somfy adviser
or go to the website www.somfy.com
Safety warning! MCaution! Information  Up V Down
1. Prerequisite information 21
1. 1. Fields of application 1
1. . Liability 1
2. Installation 22
. 1. Assembly
. . Wiring 3
. 3. Commissioning 3
. 4. Tips and recommendations for installation 4
3. Operation and maintenance 25
3. 1. Up and Down buttons 5
3. . STOP function 5
3. 3. Tips and recommendations for use 5
4. Technical data 25
These instructions apply to all LS 40 drives, in all torque/speed.
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2. INSTA ATION
MInstructions which must be followed by the drive and home automation professional
installing the drive.
MNever drop, knock, drill or submerge the drive.
MInstall a separate control point for each drive.
MNever connect two control points to a single motor.
MNever connect two motors to a single control point.
MNever use a double push-button type control point.
2. 1. ASSEMB Y
2. 1. 1. Preparing the drive
MCheck that the inner diameter of the tube is 37 mm or
greater.
1) Fit the accessories required to integrate the drive in
the roller tube :
a) on the drive.
b) and the drive wheel (c) on the drive.
) 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.
) Deburr the roller tube and remove the swarf..
3) For roller tubes which are smooth inside, cut a notch
with the following measurements:
d e
Ø 40 x 1.5 mm 7 mm 8.5 mm
Ø 40 x 1 mm 6 mm 8.5 mm
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.
) Secure the roller tube onto the drive wheel using 3
self-tapping screws or 3 steel pop rivets positioned
between 5 mm and 15 mm from the outer edge of the
drive wheel, for all types of roller tube.
MThe screws or pop rivets must only be attached to the
drive wheel and not to the drive.
1)
L1
L1 = …
2)
Ø > 37 mm
cb
Ø = 37 mm
a
3)
1) 2)
de
L1
1)
2)
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2. 1. 4. Installing the drive/tube assembly
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bracket (f) and onto the drive bracket (g) :
M
the end bracket. This operation prevents the drive/
tube assembly from coming out of the end bracket
mounting.
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in place.
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.
If the motor is used outdoors and if the power supply
cable is of the H05-VVF type, then run the cable in a
UV-resistant conduit, e.g. trunking.
The cable for the LS 40 cannot be removed. If it is
damaged, return the drive to the After-Sales
department.
MLeave the drive power supply cable accessible: it
must be possible to replace it easily.
MAlways make a loop in the power supply cable to
prevent water entering the drive!
- Switch off the power supply.
- Connect the drive according to the information in the
table below:
Cable
Neutral (N) Live (L1) Live (L ) ( )
230 V 50 Hz Blue Brown Black -
120 V 60 Hz White Black Red Green
2. 3. COMMISSIONING
2. 3. 1. Checking the direction of rotation
1) Switch the power back on.
) Press the  button on the control point:
a) If the motorised product rises (a), the direction of
rotation is correct: Move onto the section entitled
“Setting the end limits”.
b) If the motorised product lowers (b), the direction of
rotation is incorrect: Move onto the next step.
3) Switch off the power supply.
4) Reverse the phase wires on the control point.
5) Switch the power back on.
6) Press the  button.
1)
2)
gf
h
120 V 60 Hz
N 1 2
230 V 50 Hz
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OFF
1 2
1)
3)
5)
2)
4)
6)
a
b
=
=
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2. 3. 2. Setting the end limits
The end limits can be set in any sequence.
Setting the upper end limit
Press the  button on the control point to raise the
motorised product to the upper end limit and turn the
corresponding setting screw to set the required upper
end limit.
Setting the lower end limit
Press the V button on the control point to lower the
motorised product to the lower end limit and turn the
corresponding setting screw to set the required lower end
limit.
2. 4. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTA ATION
2. 4. 1. Questions about the S 40 ?
Observations Possible causes Solutions
The motorised
product does not
operate.
The wiring is incorrect. Check the wiring and modify it if necessary.
The drive is in thermal protection. Wait until the motor cools down.
The control point is not compatible. Check for compatibility and replace the
control point if necessary.
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This drive is maintenance-free.
3. 1. UP AND DOWN BUTTONS
Pressing the  or V button fully raises or lowers the
motorised product.
3. 2. STOP FUNCTION
The motorised product is moving.
- Pressing the Stop button stops the motorised product.
3. 3. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
3. 3. 1. Questions about the S 40 ?
Observations Possible causes Solutions
The motorised
product does not
operate.
The drive is in thermal protection. Wait until the motor cools down.
If the motorised product still does not work, contact a drive and home automation professional.
3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Power supply 30V 50Hz 1 0V 60Hz
Operating temperature - 0°C à + 60°C
Index protection rating IP 44
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4. TECHNICA DATA
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declaration including place and date of issue can be found at the Internet address www.somfy.com/ce.

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