SOMFY Sonesse 40 RTS Installation manual

Somfy RTS Motor Programming Instructions
Motor Programming Instructions have been rewritten by https://www.AVOutlet.com
We rewrite the Somfy instructions in an effort to make things a little easier to follow. There are
however some subtle differences in the motors. Please refer to the included Somfy motor
specific instructions if something is not working. Feel free to let us know if something is found to
be incorrect.
Please Read and Follow These Instructions.
Please use the motor programming instructions provided here. The remote control
instructions can be used for reference but they are not as easy to follow. A copy of the
Somfy instructions are also provided for your reference.
Please read installation instructions and programming instructions completely prior to
proceeding with installation and programming. Failure to do so can result in damage to the
motor and or the shade.
Be prepared to stop the shade during programming. The programming step where you set the
first stop limit (upper or lower whichever you do first) will activate the motor to move without
stopping on its own. You will need to stop the motor at the next stop limit using the remote as
indicated. Failure to stop the shade can result in shade or motor damage.
The motors MUST be installed in the tube and the assembly must be mounted into brackets to
be able to program the motor.
Only apply power to the motor being programmed regardless if the other motors have been
programmed or not. This will prevent inadvertent interaction with other motors. This is not
possible for motors with built-in batteries like the R28WF, ST30WF etc. Motors with built-in
batteries must be put to sleep.
We recommend mapping out the installation before proceeding. This will reduce set-up time and
make life easier. Decide the channels and or additional remotes to be assigned to each shade
in the installation. Each shade should be completely programmed before moving to the next.
Have the necessary remotes and controls ready prior to proceeding.
All motors programmed to the same RTS channel will operate at the same time. If you want
individual control of the motor, you must use separate channels on multi-channel remotes or
separate single channel remotes
The remote controls are generally considered to be dummy devices as they do not store any
motor or programming information. The motors are the intelligent devices. The motors store the
shade operation limits in their memory and the motors also memorize the specific remotes or
channels assigned to control them. Each motor can have up to 12 remotes or channels
controlling them.
Note: The Telis 4 Remote Control is a 5 Channel Remote control. The 5th channel is all lights
on. The 5th channel by default is not a group channel. This channel is not automatically
assigned and must be programmed.

Please read the previous page before proceeding.
Step 1 - Assign a RTS Channel to the Motor
1-A) Select the RTS remote control and channel you want to use.
1-B) Press and Hold both the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the motor jogs, then
release. A jog is a movement in both directions.
If the motor does not respond, proceed to the “Resetting and Clearing the Motor Memory”
Page(s) and reset the motor. If working with a built-in battery motor like the ST30WF you might
need to wake the motor first.
Step 2 - Check Motor Direction and Change if Necessary –DO NOT SKIP
2-A) Check the direction of operation (the motor will operate in momentary fashion).
Confirm that the UP button brings the shade UP and DOWN brings the shade DOWN.
2-B) Changing the direction (If needed), Press and Hold the STOP/MY button until the motor
jogs, then release. A jog is a movement in both directions. Re-Check the direction.
Step 3 - Set Lower and Upper Shade Limits
3-A) Move the shade to the desired lower limit position using the remote control. The shade will
only move when the button is being pressed.
3-B) Press and Hold both the STOP/MY and UP buttons simultaneously until the motor begins
to move up, then release. Be prepared to stop the shade manually using the STOP/MY button.
Stop the shade and adjust to your desired upper limit position.
3-C) Press and Hold both the STOP/MY and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the motor
begins to move Down, then release. The shade will move down to the already set lower limit
position and will stop on its own.
Step 4 - Store the Limits in the Motor Memory
4-A) Press and Hold the STOP/MY button until the motor jogs. A jog is a movement in both
directions. The limits are now recorded. The shade will NOT move automatically to a limit with
one button press yet!! Perform the next step.
Step 5 - Exit and Save Initial Programming
5-A) Briefly Press and Release the program button on the remote control. The motor will jog
once. A jog is a movement in both directions. The program button is typically on the backside of
a hand-held remote control or front of a wireless wall switch. A paperclip will be needed to press
the program button.
The shade should now move to the open and closed positions with a momentary press of the
buttons.
The optional steps on the next page should be reviewed. You should program the MY position
now as well as program additional channels of control if needed before moving on to another
motor.

Optional Programming Tasks
These procedures can be done at any time after initial programming, but we do recommend
performing all desired additional tasks before moving onto the next shade. All shades not being
programmed should have the power disconnected be put to sleep.
Set the Customer Preferred MY Intermediate Position
1) Using the remote, position the shade to the location you would like as your intermediate
customer preferred position
2) Press and Hold the STOP/MY button until the motor jogs, then release. A jog is a movement
in both directions.
Note: Simply repeat this step if you want to change the intermediate position to a new position
even if one has already been programmed.
Add a Remote or Channel to Control the Same Shade (If Desired)
1) To ADD another remote control or another RTS channel to the motor memory, Press and
Hold the program button on the previously recorded remote control until the motor jogs. A jog is
a movement in both directions.
2) Select the new remote or RTS channel to add to the motor memory. Briefly Press and
Release the program button on the remote control. The motor will jog once. A jog is a
movement in both directions.
Note: Some the older style motors require a Press and Hold of the program button for both
steps. Please refer to the included motor specific instructions if you are having difficulties.
Delete a Remote or Channel from the Motor Memory
1) To DELETE a remote control or channel, Press and Hold the program button of a previously
recorded channel or remote until the motor jogs. A jog is a movement in both directions.
(This remote or channel is the one to keep)
2) Select the remote or channel to delete. Briefly Press and Release the program button on the
remote control. The motor will jog once. A jog is a movement in both directions.
Note: Some the older style motors require a Press and Hold of the program button for both
steps. Please refer to the included motor specific instructions if you are having difficulties.
Adjusting the Lower Limit
1) Move the shade to its current lower limit position and let it stop.
2) Press and Hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously and until the motor jogs, then
release. A jog is a movement in both directions.
3) Adjust to a new lower limit position. Press and Hold the STOP/MY button until the motor jogs,
then release. A jog is a movement in both directions.

Adjusting the Upper Limit
1) Move the shade to its current upper limit position and let it stop.
2) Press and Hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the motor jogs, then release.
A jog is a movement in both directions.
3) Adjust to a new upper limit position. Press and Hold the STOP/MY button until the motor jogs,
then release. A jog is a movement in both directions.
Resetting and Clearing the Motor Memory
This procedure works for all motors except the ST40 120VAC and ST50 120VAC Motors. The
caveats of each motor are listed separately.
A paperclip will be needed to press the program button on some motors. These program
buttons do not need to be pressed hard. If you are having difficulty pressing the button, please
use a larger diameter paperclip.
Press and Hold the program button on the motor until the shade jogs 3 times while continuously
pressing the button. One jog is a movement in both directions. There will be a pause between
jogs so please be patient.
RU28 12VDC, R28WF Battery & ST30WF Battery RTS Motors
Same as a above. The program button is rectangular and found on the motor head.
R28 12VDC RTS Motor (Older Version)
Same as above. The program button is in a hole on the motor head.
The reset procedure on older versions of the R28 motor only works if the motor has been
completely programmed. Remove power for a minimum of 2 minutes if the motor is not
resetting.
LT30 12VDC RTS Motor
Same as above. The program button is in a hole on the motor head.
Some older versions of this motor do not jog. Hold the program button until the LED next to the
power connection stops blinking which is typically around 12 seconds.
ST30 RTS Motor (24VDC Version)
Same as above. The Sonesse 30 has two holes with recessed buttons. The white hole has the
program button and the yellow is for manually activating the shade to move.
RU24WF, ST30UWF & ST40WF RTS Battery RTS Motors
Same as above. The program button is in a hole on the motor head.

ST40 120VAC & ST50 120VAC Motor Resetting and Clearing
This reset procedure is sometime finicky. Several attempts may be required.
1) Disconnect power for 2 seconds.
2) Connect power for 5 seconds.
Note: Somfy recommends 10-15 seconds but we found 5 seconds to work better.
3) Disconnect power for 2 Seconds
4) Connect power and then leave it on. The motor will rotate in one direction if the shade is
between limits or will jog if at one of the programmed stops.
5) Press and Hold the programming button (App. 10 sec) on any RTS remote until the shade
jogs twice. There will be a pause between the jogs. Do not release the program button until the
second jog is complete. (The remote used does not have to be the one already programmed to
the shade) The motor is now ready for programming from the beginning.
Built-in Battery Motor –Sleeping and Waking
Sleep –Temporary (App. 15 Minutes)
Press and Hold the program button on the motor head until the shade jogs once. A jog is a
movement in both directions.
Press and Release the program button. The shade will jog twice. A jog is a movement in both
directions.
Sleep –Until Wake (Motor must be programmed prior)
Press and Hold the program button on the motor head or remote control until the shade jogs
once. A jog is a movement in both directions.
Press and Hold all three buttons Up, Stop/My/Down on the remote control until the shade jogs
once. A jog is a movement in both directions.
Wake
Press and Release the program button on the motor head until the shade jogs once or plug in a
charger. A jog is a movement in both directions.

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CONTENT
1 Introduction
2 Safety
2.1 General information
2.2 General safety advice
3 Installation
4 Commissioning
4.1 Programming the RTS transmitter
4.2 Checking the rotation direction
4.3 Adjusting the end limits
4.4 Recording the RTS transmitter
4.5 Mode Selection: Roller or Tilting mode
4.6 Favorite position : MY position
Recording MY position.
5 Use
5.1 Up, Down, My: In roller mode
5.2 Up, Down, My: In tilting mode
6 Sun function
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sun disappearing position
7 Modifying the settings
7.1 End limit re-adjustement
7.2 Favorite position : MY position
Changing the MY position / Delete the MY position
7.3 Modifying the motor rotation direction
7.4 Modifying the wheel rotation direction
7.5 Scroll wheel increment setting
7.6 Replacement of a lost remote control
7.7 Adding/Deleting RTS transmitter
7.8 Adding/Deleting RTS sensors
7.9 Erase the memory of the motor
8 Troubleshooting
9 Technical data
10 Environment
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1 Introduction
Product Description
The Sonesse®40 is a motor specially dedicated to interior applications.
The Sonesse®40 motor range can motorize all interior applications: Roller shades, Vene-
tian blinds, Roman shades, Pleated & cellular shades, Projection screens.
The Sonesse®40 is designed to ensure quiet operations.
Warning: The Sonesse®40 isn’t compatible with wind functions.
2 Safety
2.1 General information
• This Somfy product must be installed by a professional motorisation and home automa-
tion installer, for whom these instructions are intended.
• Before installation, check that this product is compatible with the associated equipment
and accessories.
• These instructions describe how to install, commission and use this product.
• Moreover, the installer must comply with current 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 specied by Somfy is not approved. Such use,
or any failure to comply with the instructions given herein will invalidate the warranty, and
Somfy refuses to accept liability.
2.2 Specic safety advice
The safety instructions that must be observed, besides the usual rules, are
explained in these instructions and in the attached «Safety Instructions» document.
Never immerse the
motor in liquid!
Never drill holes in
the motor!
Avoid impacts!
Do not drop it!
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3 Installation
Motor preparation
1) Fit the crown (a) and drive wheel (b) to the
motor.
2) Measure the length (L) between the end of
the drive wheel and the head end.
Tube preparation
1) Cut the tube to the required length.
2) Deburr the tube and remove the debris.
For smooth roller tubes, cut a notch with the
following measurements: e = 7 mm h = 10 mm
Motor/tube assembly
1) Slide the motor into the tube.
For smooth roller tubes, position the notch
previously cut on the crown.
2) Fix the tube to the motor with self-tapping
screws or steel pop rivets depending on the
dimension (L - 5 mm).
Mounting the motorized tube on the
brackets
If necessary, screw the bracket interface on the
motor head.
1) Mount the motorized tube on the end bracket
(c).
2) Mount the motorized tube on the motor
bracket (d).
Wiring
1) Switch off the power supply.
2) Connect the motor according to the
information in the table below.
Blue Brown
White Black
1 Neutral 2 Live
RANGE
230V-50HZ
120V-60HZ
Blue Brown
220V-60HZ
NA
Green
3 Earth
NA
b
L
L = …
a
Ø > 37
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b
L
L = …
a
Ø > 37
eh
L
c
d
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2
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3 x 1,5 mm 3 x 0,75 mm2
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4 Commissioning
4.1 Programming the RTS transmitter
Switch on the power supply.
Press the UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously on the RTS transmitter: the jogs
(move up and down briey) and the transmitter
is preprogrammed in the motor
4.2 Checking the rotation direction
1) Press the RTS transmitter UP button:
a) If the shade is raised (a), the rotation
direction is correct: move to the section entitled
«Adjusting the end limits».
b) If the shade is lowered (b), the rotation
direction is incorrect: move to the next step.
2) Press the RTS transmitter MY button until
the shade jogs: the rotation direction has been
modied.
3) Press the RTS transmitter UP button
to check the rotation direction.
4.3 Adjusting the end limits
The limits can be set in any sequence.
1) Press and hold the UP button to move the
shade to the desired Up position. If necessary
adjust the Up position, using the UP or DOWN
buttons.
2) Press the MY and DOWN buttons
simultaneously and release them once
the shade begins to move. The Up limit is
memorized.
3) Press the MY button when it reaches the
desired Down position.
If necessary adjust the Down position, using the
UP or DOWN buttons.
4) Press the MY and UP buttons simultaneously
and release them when the shade begins to
move.
The Down limit is memorized. The shade moves
up and will stop at its upper limit.
5) To conrm the end limits press and hold the
MY button until the shade jogs. The end limits
are recorded.
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4.4 Recording the RTS transmitter
After recording the end limit:
Press briey the programming button on the
back of the transmitter. The shade jogs.
The transmitter is recorded.
OR
1) Switch off the current.
2) Switch on the current. The shade jogs.
3) Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN
buttons on the RTS transmitter.
The shade jogs.
4) Press briey the programming button on the
back of the transmitter. The shade jogs.
The transmitter is recorded.
4.5 Mode selection: Roller or Tilting mode
The Sonesse®40 RTS is designed to work with
2 modes: Venetian blind mode or roller blind
mode.
The Sonesse®40 RTS is set by default to work
in roller blind mode.
This feature allows the Sonesse®40 RTS to
be set according to the type of blind you are
working with.
Move the shade away from the end limits.
1) Simultaneously press the UP and DOWN
buttons until the shade jogs.
2) Press and hold the MY and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs to change
from Roller mode to Tilting mode.
4.6 Favorite position: MY position
Recording MY position.
To set the MY position, move the shade to the
desired position with the UP and DOWN buttons
then press the MY button until the shade jogs.
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5 Use
5.1 Up, Down, My: In roller mode
1) To move the shade from a limit to the other
limit, press briey the UP or DOWN button.
2) To stop the shade, press the MY button.
3) To move the shade to the MY position, press
briey the MY button.
5.2 Up, Down, My: In tilting mode
1) To move the shade from a limit to the other
limit, press briey (less than 0,5s) the UP or
DOWN button.
2) To stop the shade, press the MY button.
3) To move the shade to the MY position, press
briey the MY button.
The Venetian blind goes rst to the down end-
limit, then to the MY position.
4) To tilt the slats, press and hold the UP or
DOWN button or use the scroll of the remote
control until the slats reach the desired position.
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6 Sun function
6.1 Introduction
For this function, you need a Telis Soliris
transmitter.
By default, the Sun function is not active.
1) To activate the Sun function, press the
SELECT button on the Telis Soliris transmitter
until the shade jogs.
2) To disactivate the Sun function, press the
SELECT button on the Telis Soliris transmitter
until the shade jogs.
When the intensity of the daylight exceeds the
threshold set by the Soliris sensor RTS, an order
is sent to the shade after 2 min.
The shade goes to the MY position or to
its down limit if no MY position has been
memorised.
When the intensity of the daylight falls
below the threshold set by the Soliris sensor
RTS, the shade goes to the sun disappearing
position or stays at its position (MY or Down
limit) if no sun disappearing position has been
memorised.
To set the sun diappearing position, see 6.2 part.
The Wind function is not compatible with
this motor.
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6.2 Sun disappearing position
This function is available only if a MY position
is recorded.
1) Recording Sun disappearing position
Press and hold the MY and DOWN buttons until
the shade moves.
In tilting mode : The shade will move to the lower
limit and return to the MY position.
In roller mode: The shade will move to the MY
position.
Move the shade to the desired position with the
UP and DOWN buttons.
Press and hold the MY button until the shade
jogs.
The Sun disappearing position is recorded.
2) Changing the Sun disappearing
position
Press and hold the MY and DOWN buttons until
the shade moves.
In tilting mode : The shade will move to the lower
limit and return to the Sun disappearing position.
In roller mode: The shade will move to the Sun
disappearing position.
Move the shade to the new desired position with
the UP and DOWN buttons.
Press and hold the MY button until the shade
jogs.
The Sun disappearing position is changed.
3) Delete the Sun disappearing position
Press and hold the MY and DOWN buttons until
the shade moves.
In tilting mode : The shade will move to the lower
limit and return to the Sun disappearing position.
In roller mode: The shade will move to the Sun
disappearing position.
Press and hold the MY button until the shade
jogs.
The Sun disappearing position is deleted.
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7 Modifying the settings
7.1 End limit re-adjustement
UP LIMIT
1) Press the UP button, to move the shade to
the limit to be readjusted.
2) Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs.
3) Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to
move the shade to the new desired position.
4) To conrm the new limit press and hold the
MY button until the shade jogs.
DOWN LIMIT
1) Press the DOWN button to move the shade to
the limit to be readjusted.
2) Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs.
3) Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to
move the shade to the new desired position.
4) To conrm the new limit press and hold the
MY button until the shade jogs.
7.2 Favorite position : MY position
1) Changing the MY position
To change the MY position go to the new desired
MY position with the UP and DOWN buttons
then press the MY button until the shade jogs.
2) Deleting the MY position
Press the MY button to move to this position
To delete the MY position, move to this position
and press the MY button until the shade jogs.
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7.3 Modifying the motor rotation direction
Move the shade away from the end limits.
1) Press the UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs.
2) Press the MY button until the shade jogs to
reverse the rotation direction.
3) Press the UP button to check the new rotation
direction.
The motor rotation direction is reversed.
7.4 Modifying the wheel rotation direction
Move the shade away from the end limits.
1) Press the UP and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs.
2) Press the UP, MY and DOWN
buttons simultaneously until the shade jogs to
reverse the wheel rotation direction.
The wheel rotation direction is reversed.
7.5 Scroll wheel increment setting
1) Press the UP, MY and DOWN buttons
simultaneously until the shade jogs twice.
2) Use the Up and Down buttons to readjust
the scroll wheel movement.
The result can be test in live with the scroll
wheel.
3) To conrm the new setting, press the MY
button until the shade jogs.
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7.6 Replacement of a lost remote control
N.B.: This reset deletes all transmitters program-
med, but end-limits, intermediate position and
sensors are retained.
N.B.: Only switch off the current for the motor
where a transmitter is lost.
1) Cut the power supply for 2 seconds.
2) Switch the power supply back on for 10 to 15
seconds.
3) Cut the power supply for 2 seconds.
4) Switch the power supply back on: the shade
moves during 5 seconds (If the shade position
is an end limit, the behavior of the shade will
be a jog).
5) Press the RTS transmitter (B) PROG button
until the shade jogs: all the RTS transmitters are
cleared and the new RTS transmitter is program-
med in the motor.
7.7 Adding/Deleting RTS transmitter
Find an RTS transmitter programmed in the
motor.
Press and hold the RTS programmed
transmitter (A) PROG button until the shade
jogs: the motor is in programming mode.
Press briey the RTS transmitter (B) PROG
button to add or delete this transmitter:
the shade jogs and the RTS transmitter is
programmed or deleted from the motor.
2 sec 10 to 15
sec
2 sec
PROG.
APROG.
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C
PROG.
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7.8 Adding/Deleting RTS sensors
Find an RTS transmitter programmed in the
motor.
Press and hold the RTS programmed
transmitter (A) PROG button until the shade
jogs: the motor is in programming mode.
Press briey the RTS sensor (C) PROG button
to add or delete this sensor: the shade jogs
and the RTS sensor is programmed or deleted
from the
motor.
7.9 Erase the memory of the motor.
N.B.: This reset deletes all RTS transmitters,
RTS sensors, end-limits and intermediate
position programmed.
N.B.: Only switch off the current for the motor
to be reset!
N.B.: Before cutting the power, move the shade
to the middle position.
1) Cut the power supply for 2 seconds.
2) Switch the power supply back on for 10 to
15 seconds.
3) Cut the power supply for 2 seconds.
4) Switch the power supply back on: the shade
moves during 5 seconds (If the shade position
is an end limit, the behavior of the shade will be
a jog).
5) Press the RTS transmitter (A) PROG button
until the shade jogs twice: all the RTS transmit-
ters, RTS sensors, end-limits and intermediate
position are cleared.
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sec
2 sec 10 to 15
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8 Troubleshooting
The motor doesn’t work:
Verify:
• The wiring of the motor.
• The power supply specications.
• The compatibility of the control
• The heat generated (wait for the cooling of the motor).
The equipment stops too soon:
Veriy:
• The operation of end-limits during the rotation of the motor.
• The crown is properly tted to the tube.
• The end-limits of the motor are properly adjusted.
• That the shade is within the recommended weight limit.
The equipment is noisy:
Verify that:
• The wheel and the crown are well adapted to the used tube.
• The mechanical plays between motor, accessories, tube and end of tube must be de-
creased to the maximum.
• The wheel is properly xed to the tube.
• The equipment is not constrained between the brackets.
• The length of the notch is adapted to the motor hook or to the used crown.
• Debris, screws or other are not in your tube.
• The power supply specications.
• The temperature of the environment is in conformity with the operating temperature.
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