SOMFY YSLO FLEX RTS 1P User manual

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YSLO FLEX RTS 1P
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TRANSLATED INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions apply to all YSLO FLEX RTS 1P drive, the different versions of which are available
in the current catalogue.
Field of application
MVA drive are designed to drive all types of swinging shutters.
The installer, who must be a motorisation and home automation professional, must ensure that the
motorised product is installed in accordance with the standards in force in the country in which it is
installed such as EN 13659 relating to roller shutters.
Liability
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using the drive. 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 motorisation and home automation professional, according to
instructions from Somfy and the regulations applicable in the country in which it is commissioned.
It is prohibited to use the drive outside the eld of application described above. 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 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 motorisation 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.
Specic safety instructions
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 drive is used outdoors, and if the power supply cable is a type H05-VVF cable, the cable
should be installed in a UV-resistant duct, e.g. under a gland.
Leave the drive power supply cable accessible: it must be possible to replace it easily.
Always make a loop in the power supply cable to prevent water entering the drive.
For tubular motors 50/60 mm in diameter:
The drive wheel must be locked in place to prevent it moving along the roller tube:
- Either by securing the roller tube onto the drive wheel using 4 screws or 4 pop rivets positioned
between 5 mm and 15 mm from the outer edge of the drive wheel, suitable for all types of roller
tube. The screws or pop rivets must only be attached to the drive wheel and not to the drive.
- Or by using a drive wheel stop, suitable for tubes which are not smooth.
Somfy SAS, F-74300 CLUSES as manufacturer hereby declares that the drive covered by these instructions
when marked for input voltage 230V~50Hz and used as intended according to these instructions, is in
compliance with the essential requirements of the applicable European Directives and in particular of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and the Radio Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce.
Antoine Creze, Approval manager, acting on behalf of Activity director, Cluses, 05/2016.

GENERAL INFORMATION 5
I. Introduction 5
GENERAL INFORMATION 6
II. Introduction 6
III. Contents 7
IV. Safety 9
IV.I. Safety and liability 9
IV.II. Specic safety instructions 9
V. Yslo Flex RTS 1P in detail 9
INSTALLING YSLO FLEX RTS 1P 10
6. Preparing the shutter 10
6.1. Tools required 10
6.2. Installation position 10
6.3. Removing opening and closing systems 10
7. Positioning Yslo Flex RTS 1P 11
8. Drilling the bracket mounting holes 11
9. Choosing the cable exit 12
10. Fixing Yslo Flex RTS 1P 13
10.1. Lintel less than 690 mm 13
10.2. Lintel more than 690 mm wide 14
11. Wiring 16
12. Checking the wiring 16
13. Commissioning and saving the RTS
control point 17
14. Checking and adjusting the rotation
direction 17
15. Installing stoppers 18
15.1. Details 18
15.2. Fixing the stop on the side 18
16. Clipping on the housings 19
16.1. Positioning the rubber seal 19
16.2. Lintel less than 690 mm wide 19
17. Lintel more than 690 mm wide 20
18. Fixing the arms and sliders 20
18.1. Cutting the sliders. 20
18.2. Installing the arm 21
18.3. Installing the slider on the panel 21
19. Checking and resetting the panel 22
20. Adjusting the closing force 22
21. Use 23
21.1. (My) favourite position 23
21.2. Opening and Closing 23
21.3. STOP function 23
21.4. Obstacle detection 23
21.5. Frost protection 23
22. Additional settings 23
22.1. (My) favourite position 23
22.2. Adding/Deleting RTS control points 23
22.3. Adding/Deleting RTS solar sensors 23
22.4. Signalling movement 24
23. Tips and recommendations 24
23.1. Do you have a question about Yslo Flex RTS
1P? 24
23.2. Maintenance operation requiring the housing
to be unclipped
24. Technical data
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
I. Introduction
This guide describes how to install, commission and set up this product.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P motor is designed to motorise all types of swing shutters.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with a battery that allows it to function autonomously in the event of a
power outage (20 operations). In this case, Yslo Flex RTS 1P beeps during the movements for your
information.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with Radio Technology Somfy (RTS).
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is used with a RTS control point.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with:
- obstacle protection.
- frost protection.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
I. Introduction
This guide describes how to install, commission and set up this product.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P motor is designed to motorise all types of swing shutters.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with a battery that allows it to function autonomously in the event of a
power outage (20 operations). In this case, Yslo Flex RTS 1P beeps during the movements for your
information.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with Radio Technology Somfy (RTS).
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is used with a RTS control point.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with:
- obstacle protection.
- frost protection.
a
h
d
c
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II. Contents
a Symmetrical housing x 1
b Trim housing x 1
c Brackets x 2
d Electromechanical module x 1
e Additional housing x 1
f Alignment rails x 2
g Chassis x 1
h Left arm x 1
i Right arm x 1
j End pieces x 2
k Sliders x 1
l Smoove O/C RTS control point x 1 + faceplate x 1
m Pop rivets x 4, for PVC or Aluminium shutters
n Stoppers x 2
o M10 screws x 2 + Screw covers x 2 + Washers x 2
p Rubber seal x 1
p
g
f
ec
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k
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m n o

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III. Safety
III.I. Safety and liability
Please read the installation guide carefully before installing and using the product.
This Somfy product must be installed by a professional motorisation and home automation installer
for whom this guide is intended.
Moreover, the installer must comply with standards and legislation in the country in which the product
is being installed, and inform his customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the
product.
Any use outside the sphere of application dened by Somfy is prohibited. This will invalidate the
warranty and release Somfy from all liability, as will any failure to comply with the instructions given
herein.
Never begin installing before checking the compatibility of this product with the associated devices
and accessories.
III.II. Specic safety instructions
In addition to the safety instructions given in this
guide, please also comply with the usage rules and
instructions set out in the enclosed document "Safety
instructions to be followed and kept for future reference".
Switch off the mains power supply to the swing shutter
before undertaking any maintenance operation on or near it.
Motor movement must be carried out only when the window
is closed.
To avoid damaging the product:
1) Do not immerse Yslo Flex RTS 1P in water!
2) Avoid impacts!
3) Do not drop it!
4) Do not drill Yslo Flex RTS 1P!
5) Avoid operating it when ice has formed on the swing
shutter.
6) Do not use abrasive products or solvents to clean the product.
IV. Yslo Flex RTS 1P in detail
Button 1: Open, stop, open, etc.
Button 2: Close, stop, close, etc.
Button 3: Change the rotation direction and Sequential; movement, stop, reverse movement,
stop, etc.
Button 4: PROG
Black
Transformer
BATTERY
1
3
5
2
4

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INSTALLING YSLO FLEX RTS 1P
You can watch the installation video on the website at www.somfypro.fr.
1. Preparing the shutter
Yslo Flex RTS 1P must be installed in a location that is
sheltered from inclement weather.
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is designed only for lintel installation.
1.1. Tools required
• Saw, pencil, screwdriver, ratchet wrench, drill, sprit level, screws, measuring tape.
1.2. Installation position
• Before installing, check whether the measurements are suitable for the following installation positions.
Standard installation position
Installation with battens
Min: 20 mm
Max: 40 mm
Min: 20 mm
Max: 40 mm
Min: 145 mm
Min: 145 mm
Min: 0 mm
Max: 90 mm
Min: 0 mm
Max: 50 mm
Min: 40 mm
Max: 90 mm
Min: 40 mm
Max: 90 mm
Min: 90 mm
Min: 130 mm
1.3. Removing opening and closing systems
• Remove all the systems used for opening and closing the shutter.
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Before installing Yslo Flex RTS 1P, the swing shutter must be capable of being opened or
closed without difculty and the lintel must be level in width and depth.
2. Positioning Yslo Flex RTS 1P
1) Close the shutter
2) Draw a pencil line along the lintel following the inside of
the closed shutter
3) Place the rst bracket cagainst the lintel 10 mm away
from the pencil line towards the inside and mark the
holes
4) In the same way, position the second bracket on the
opposite end and mark holes.
3. Drilling the bracket mounting holes
The anchors used must be able to withstand forces of at least 40 kg. The brackets must be
xed in at least two points.
Somfy recommends that you use screws with a diameter of at least six millimetres.
The choice of the xing method depends on the nature of the support, and therefore, it will be
under your sole responsibility.
• Drill the holes and x the rst bracket.
If the lintel is more than 690 mm wide, drill the holes in the same way and x the second bracket
on the opposite end.
After opening the kit, separate the housings from the modules.
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4. Choosing the cable exit
The electromechanical module must be installed on the side of the hinges.
The product’s supply cable must exit the product on the window side.
Cable exit
Cable exit
d
d
- Place the cable guide so that the cable can go through the sheet on the desired side.
The cable guide xmust be used to guarantee the electrical safety and integrity of the cable.
The power cable must not be cut between the red label and Yslo Flex RTS 1P.
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5. Fixing Yslo Flex RTS 1P
Do not pinch the mains wire when xing
Yslo Flex RTS 1P.
1) Fit the electromechanical module d on the rst bracket
c (on the side where the power supply is located).
2) Mark holes on the battery side.
Keep it as parallel as possible to the pencil line before
making holes.
3) Remove the electromechanical module dand drill the
holes.
5.1. Lintel less than 690 mm
Position the electromechanical module again on the bracket,
aligned with the mounting holes. Fix the electromechanical
module.
Alignment rails are not necessary if the lintel is less
than 690 mm.
The anchors used must be able to withstand forces of
at least 40 kg. The electromechanical module must be
xed in at least two points.
Somfy recommends that you use screws with a
diameter of at least six millimetres.
The choice of the xing method depends on the nature
of the support, and therefore, it will be under your sole
responsibility.
d
c
d

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5.2. Lintel more than 690 mm wide
If the lintel is more than 690 mm wide:
1) Slide the alignment rails fon the back of the electromechanical module dwhile engaging them
in the angle brackets of the module.
If necessary, cut the alignment rails.
f
f
d
f
2) Position the electromechanical module dagain on the
bracket, aligned with the mounting holes.
Pre-x the rails and electromechanical module
assembly. Do not lock the screws so that you can
adjust the rails if necessary.
The anchors used must be able to withstand forces of
at least 40 kg. The electromechanical module must be
xed in at least two points.
Somfy recommends that you use screws with a
diameter of at least six millimetres.
The choice of the xing method depends on the
nature of the support, and therefore, it will be under
your sole responsibility.
3) Pull the rails out as far as possible while keeping
at least 50 mm of the rails engaged inside the
electromechanical module.
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4) Fit the chassis gon the second bracket while covering
the alignment rails.
5) Mark the holes of the chassis gon the lintel.
Keep it as parallel as possible to the pencil line before
making holes.
6) Remove the chassis gand drill holes.
7) Position the chassis gagain on the bracket,
aligned with the mounting holes. Fix and tighten the
electromechanical module and the chassis with suitable
screws (make sure they are as parallel as possible to
the pencil line).
The anchors used must be able to withstand forces of
at least 40 kg. The mechanical module must be xed in
at least two points.
Somfy recommends that you use screws with a
diameter of at least six millimetres.
The choice of the xing method depends on the nature
of the support, and therefore, it will be under your sole
g
g
g

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responsibility.
6. Wiring
The power cable must be protected from the movement of the swing shutter.
To avoid damaging the antenna and reducing the radio range:
- Do not modify the cable routing within the product.
- Do not cut the cable inside the product.
1) Switch the power supply off.
2) Connect the red wire of the battery to the (+) terminal of the battery on the control board
3) Connect the black wire of the PCB to the (-) terminal of the battery: Yslo Flex RTS 1P will begin
to beep.
Use ties yto maintain the cables in place.
1OFF 2
Battery
d
y
3
- Connect the motor to 230 V 50 Hz based on the information below:
d
230 V 50 Hz
Neutral
Blue
Phase
Brown
7. Checking the wiring
Mechanical module connectorBuzzer
Battery (+) terminal
Red
Black
Transformer
BATTERY
230 V power cable with antenna system.

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8. Commissioning and saving the RTS control point
Upon power-up, if Yslo Flex RTS 1P beeps, check the battery connection.
Battery operation is not possible for the rst 20 operations.
You must switch on the mains supply before any operation. ON
1) Press and hold the button no. 4 on the Yslo Flex RTS 1P
board until it beeps.
2) Take the RTS control point
The shaft of the panel makes a rotation.
3) Briey press the PROG button on the RTS control
point: the shaft of the panel makes a rotation and
Yslo Flex RTS 1P beeps twice, and the control point is
saved in Yslo Flex RTS 1P.
4) Press the ON/OFF button to turn on or turn off the
control point.
Do not press the sensitive side of the control point
against your hand to avoid triggering accidental orders.
9. Checking and adjusting the rotation direction
- Press the button on the RTS control point until the
output shaft rotates:
a)If the output shaft rotates in the opening direction, the
rotation direction is correct. Go to the step "Installing
stoppers".
b)If the output shaft rotates in the closing direction, the
rotation direction is not correct.
1) Press and hold the button no. 3 on the Yslo Flex RTS 1P
board:
- The output shaft moves back and forth with a beep:
the rotation direction has been modied.
2) Press the button on the RTS control point to check
the rotation direction.
1
BIP
BIP... BIP
3
4
2
2 s
BIP
BIP... BIP
a
b
2
1
OK
≈ 5 s
BIP
BIP... BIP

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10. Installing stoppers
10.1. Details
35 mm
40 mm
23 mm
30 mm
Stop Composite
breakable stop
Buffer
• To avoid damaging the shutters in open position, position stoppers on the same level as the arms of
the motor behind the two shutter panels.
High position
Yslo Flex RTS 1P is equipped with obstacle detection and stops against the stoppers.
10.2. Fixing the stop on the side
• Fix the breakable stop on the wall or on the panel and then insert the buffer.
150 mm
The choice of the xing method depends on the nature of the support, and therefore, it will be
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11. Clipping on the housings
Position the recess of the housing on the power cable side (on window side).
Make sure you do not damage the power cable while clipping.
11.1. Positioning the rubber seal
- Place the rubber seal pin
the hole on the symmetric
housing acorresponding
to the motor output shaft.
11.2. Lintel less than 690 mm wide
If the lintel is less than 690 mm wide:
1) Clip on the symmetric housing a.
2) Clip on the trim housing b.
a
p
a
b
a

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12. Lintel more than 690 mm wide
If the lintel is more than 690 mm wide:
1) Clip on the symmetrical housing and the additional housing.
2) Clip on the trim housing covering the additional housing.
13. Fixing the arms and sliders
13.1. Cutting the sliders.
1) Close the shutters manually
2) Measure the width of the internal panels with shutters closed
Internal
l