SOMFY Sonesse Ultra 50 RS485 User manual

Sonesse Ultra 50 RS485
Ref. 5120787A
EN Instructions
FR Notice

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Copyright © 2014 Somfy SAS. All rights reserved.
CONTENT
1. Prerequisite information 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. PREREQUISITE INFORMATION
1.1 FIELDS OF APPLICATION
The Sonesse 50 drive is designed to drive all types of indoor awning
(Roller 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 Ultra 50 RS485 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.
These instructions applies to all Sonesse Ultra 50 RS485 drive irrespective of torque and
speed variations.

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1.2 LIABILITY
Before installing and using the drive, please read operating and installation guide care-
fully. 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 drive. 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.
2. INSTALLATION
Safety warning! Information
Caution!
Instructions which must be followed by the drive and home automation professional
installing the drive.
Never drop, knock, drill or submerge the drive.
Install a separate control point for each drive.
To optimize silence, the mechanical plays between motor, accessories, tube and end of
tube must be decreased to the maximum.
2.1. INSTALLATION
2.1.1. Preparing the drive
Check that the inner diameter of the tube greater than
47mm.
1) Fit the accessories required to integrate the drive in the
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a, the drive wheel band the stop wheel c
on the drive.
The stop wheel must be screwed with a torque ranging
between 1.5 and 1.8 Nm.
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.
1) 2)
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
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1)
L1
L1 = …
2)
Ø > 47 mm
ba
c

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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 Ultra 50 can be removed. If it is damaged, replace it with an
identical cable.
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easily.
- Turn off the power supply.
- 
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Neutral
(N)
Live
(L)
Earth
( )
120V -60 Hz White Black Green
N
L
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.
3) Slide the end cap into the roller tube.
2.1.4. Installing the drive/tube assembly
The motorised product must not be compressed between the brackets
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bracket fand onto the drive bracket g
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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.
1)
2)
h
g
ab
Ø>47mm
ehe
h
f
ab
Ø>47mm
ehe
h
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
15 mm
5 mm
20 mm
L1
1)
2)
3)
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