SOMFY SGS 201 User manual

MOTOR DRIVES FOR SIDE-HUNG GATES
SGS 201
SGS 501
SGS 601
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SGS 601
SGS 501
SGS 201
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ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
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SUMMARY
Foreword ........................................................................... 2
Safety instructions.................................................. 2
Product description............................................... 3
Preliminary operations ....................................... 4
4-step installation:
1. Preparing and drilling gateposts................... 6
2. Installing arms ............................................................ 7
3. Electrical connections ......................................... 9
4. Settings............................................................................ 10
Usage.................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 15
Accessories.................................................................... 15
Additional dimensions to be taken........ 18
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Safety InstructionsForeword
English
Thank you for choosing SOMFY. This equipment has been
designed, manufactured, and distributed by Somfy to comply with ISO standard
9001 for quality organisation.
Who are Somfy?
Somfy develops, produces and markets automatic controls for home openings. All
Somfy products - alarm systems, automatic controls for blinds, shutters, garages
and gates - are built to meet your expectations regarding safety, comfort and
timesaving in your everyday life.
At Somfy, the search for quality is an ongoing process of improvement.
Somfy has built its reputation around the reliability of its products and has become
synonymous with innovation and technical competence all over the world.
This product strictly complies with the essential safety stipulations and
specifications demanded by standard EN 60335-2-103 July 2004.
Assistance:
For any information on choosing, purchasing, or installing Somfy systems, you are
welcome to request advice at your local DIY store, or contact Somfy directly so that
one of our support technicians can guide you through the process step-by-step.
Public Somfy Hotline: [phone] - Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 17:00.
Internet: www.somfy.co.uk
SOMFY declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant stipulations of directive
1999/5/EC. A declaration of conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce.
This product may be used in the European Union and in Switzerland.
Before installing your product, these instructions MUST be read carefully. Follow
each instruction to the letter and keep this document in your possession throughout
your product's lifetime.
Should these installation instructions not be complied with, there is a risk of serious
injury or damage to equipment occurring for which SOMFY cannot be held
responsible.
Do not allow children to play with control devices. Keep remote control devices out
of the reach of children. If you use an unlocked switch***, make sure that other
persons are kept some distance away.
Check the installation frequently in order to detect any imbalance with the leaves or
any signs of wear. Do not use the device if repairs or adjustments are needed.
Disconnect the power unit while cleaning or performing other maintenance if the
device is controlled automatically.
Before installing the motor drive, check that the driven part is in good working order,
that it is correctly balanced and that it opens and closes as it should.
Make sure to avoid the dangerous areas (crushing, shearing or jamming) between
the driven part and the surrounding stationary parts caused by the opening
movement of the driven part.
Continually observe the gate as it moves.
Any switch without a lock *** must be located within direct eyesight of the driven part
but away from moving parts. Unless it is key-operated, it must be installed at a
minimum height of 1.5 m and not be accessible to passers-by.
Keep a clearance zone of 500 mm at the rear of each leaf when the gate is fully open.
*** (such as an intercom, key switch or digital code gate opener)
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Product description
Type SGS 201 / SGS 501 / SGS 601
Supply voltage 230 V~
Motor type 24 Vdc
Motor power 40 W
Maximum power consumption
(with zone lighting) 600 W
Consumption in standby mode 4.5 W
Average frequency of use per day 20 cycles/day
Length of time to open* 20 secs to 90°
Automatic detection of obstacles Complies with standard EN 12 453 (Appendix A)
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C
Thermal protection Yes
Level of protection IP 55 for electronics
IP 44 for motors
Integrated radio receiver Yes
Remote controls:
• Radio frequency 433.42 MHz
• Range of use ≈30 m
• Number of controls memorisable 16
Possible connections:
• Orange LED output Blinking, 24 V, 10 W
• Area lighting output, powered contact 500 W max
• Additional power outputs 24 Vdc / 200 mA
• Backup battery input Yes
• Photoelectric cell input Yes
• Dry contact control input Yes
This product is intended for gates for detached houses (described opposite).
●Technical characteristics
* Variable depending on the gate's characteristics.
Product description
English
●Dimensions and maximum
weight of the leaves
●Overall size (in mm)
●Minimum clearance,
open gate (in mm)
SGS 201 SGS 501/601
P 200 kg 250 kg
H2m 2m
L 1.80 m 2.50 m
D = 300 (SGS 201)
D = 400 (SGS 501/601)
Kg
W
76
85
The width of each gate leaf must be
within 1 m and “W”, inclusive.
D
586 (SGS 201) / 786 (SGS 501/601)
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Preliminary operationsPreliminary operations
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●Types of gates able to be motorised
(Please follow installation reference tables on pages 7 and 18).
SGS 201: iron gates only.
SGS 501/601: all types of gates (incl. iron, aluminium, and PVC).
■Points to be checked before installing
●Checking your gate
Your gate is in good condition: It will open and close normally without being forced.
It remains horizontal as it is swinging open/closed and opens inward.
Reinforced section
Fastening lugs
●Brackets located
on the gate
The fastening lugs for the motor drive's
arms must be mounted reinforced
support section of the gate leaf.
Brackets
●Checking the gateposts
The gateposts must be sturdy and at least 40 cm wide. Otherwise, your gateposts may need
servicing to ensure that they are firmly set in the ground and that the angle bracket is securely
fastened.
●Tools needed
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10
19
5
14
6 8
*for chemical anchors with M10 screws.
*
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Preliminary operationsPreliminary operations
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■Electrical pre-wiring
To motorise your gate:
• Install a 230 V electric supply on one of the gateposts, as near as possible to the SGS motor.
• Interconnect the gateposts using the 2 x 1 mm2cable provided (or two cables for photocells).
Use a 25 mm diameter Orange ICT protective sheath for burying the cables.
If you cannot dig a cable trench between the two gateposts, use a raceway that will bear the
weight of vehicles passing over it (ref. 2400484).
• Provide a ducted connection between the two gateposts to wire the photocells.
2
23
1
Bracket
Connection
casing Connection
casing
(not included)
2 x 1 mm
2 cable between motors,
2 x 0,75 mm
2 cable between cells
2 3
Flexible ICT duct
()
Power input from mains: (3 x 1.5 mm2)
24-volt connection between the two
motors provided: (2 x 1 mm2)
1
24-volt connection between the two
cells for automatic operation:
(2 x 0.75 mm2)
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●Mains power
To operate, the gate opener must be powered at 230 V - 50 Hz.
The electrical wire must be:
• Used only for the gate opener
• Protected: - by a 10A-rated fuse or circuit breaker,
- using a differential device (30 mA).
• Installed in compliance with electrical safety standards in force locally. An all-pole power
disconnection means must be provided:
• or a switch which keeps the contacts at least 3 mm apart at each pole (see standard EN 60335-
1).
It is recommended to install a lightning arrestor (with a maximum residual voltage of 2 kV).
Inside
Outside
Outside
Receiving cell Transmitting cell 40 cm
Receiving cell Transmitting cell
4 4
4 4
top view
front view
■Safety instructions
These safety instructions must be followed throughout the whole installation process:
• Remove your jewellery (including bracelets and chains) during installation.
• When drilling and soldering, wear special goggles and appropriate protection.
• Use appropriate tools, as specified on page 5.
• Handle the motorisation system with caution to avoid injury.
• Do not connect the motor to the mains or the (optional) backup battery until the mounting
process has been completed.
• Never use a high-pressure water flow rate for cleaning.
Running a duct into the gateposts
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●Photocells
Available as an option with SGS 201 and SGS 501, supplied with SGS 601. The photocells are
necessary for automatic-mode operation and for gates opening onto the public highway.
• Wiring the photocells (see page 15)
The 24-V input and information received from the contacts (receiving cell) must be under the
cells.
Drill the gateposts to pass the ducts through them.
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Preparing and drilling gateposts
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Preparing and drilling gateposts
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■Steps:
❏Dimension measurement.
The type of gate determines where the motors are to be placed. Measure the dimensions described
below to determine their position on the gateposts:
For these measurements, the leaves and their hinges are assumed to be on the same axis. If the
hinges are not aligned (offset), the leaves' maximum opening angle will be less than the values shown.
Determining dimension A, dimension B and the orientation of the angle
bracket on the post (E or e) is required for the installation to properly
function.
❏Dimension measurement.
❏Marking the AM and AH baselines.
❏Drilling the gateposts.
●Measure dimension A
Using the table below, determine:
• the maximum opening value of the
leaves,
•dimension B to determine the vertical
positioning axis of the motors on the
gateposts.
• the mounting direction (E or e) of the
arm-fastening plate.
SGS 201 :
(* For more detailed tables, see page 18).
SGS 501 / 601 :
(* For more detailed tables, see page 18).
A (mm)* max. angle (°) B (mm) Mounting direction
from 0 to 20 120 220 E
from 0 to 20 100 225 E
0 90 235 e
from 30 to 40 90 200 e
from 70 to 80 90 200 E
from 110 to 120 90 160 E
A (mm)* max. angle (°) B (mm) Mounting direction
from 0 to 20 120 305 E
from 0 to 20 100 305 e
0 90 315 e
from 40 to 50 90 285 e
from 90 to 100 90 280 E
from 140 to 150 90 250 E
from 190 to 200 90 205 E
e
E
e
E
Mounting direction:
Left postRight post
90°
120°
B
A
Carry dimension B over and trace a
vertical baseline (AM) onto the
gateposts.
❏Drilling the gateposts.
❏Marking the AM and AH baselines.
1
Using a small-diameter (4 or 5 mm)
concrete drill bit, pre-drill 2 holes for
filling with chemical sealants into each
gatepost, in the positions marked on the
template. Finish drilling the 2 holes using
a concrete drill bit whose
diameter corresponds to the
chemical sealants.
2
Trace the horizontal line (AH) onto the
post,halfway up the bracket.
2
Position the template at the intersection
of baselines AM and AH.
1
AH
AM
5
Take care to follow the recommendations in the instructions provided with the
chemical sealants when determining the drilling method and diameters.
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Installing the arms
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Installing the arms
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■Steps:
❏Fastening the bracket (1) onto the gatepost.
❏Applying the sealants.
❏Applying the sealants.
❏Fastening the bracket (1) onto the gatepost.
❏Mounting the arm fastening plate (2) onto the bracket (1).
❏Mounting the arm (4) onto the arm fastening plate (2).
❏Mounting the gate fastening lug (8).
❏Attaching/detaching the arm.
Position the angle bracket (1) while
fastening it to the threaded rods using
the washers and nuts.
1Check the height level of the brackets.
If necessary, continue fastening.
2
Position the angle bracket (1) onto the
gatepost and check that all mounting
holes are perfectly aligned with the
holes drilled into the gateposts.
1
Remove the bracket. Place the 2
chemical sealants and their threaded
rods into the holes drilled in the posts.
2
For reliability, SOMFY advises that you fasten the angle bracket (1) to the gatepost using a chemical
sealant.
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Wait for the chemical sealants to
fully harden.
Self-check before the next step
Did you check that the arms are perfectly level?
❏Mounting the arm (4) onto the arm fastening plate (2).
Mount the arm (4) onto the arm
fastening plate (2) while holding the
axle (5) in place using the lock ring.
Lubricate.
1
❏Mounting the arm fastening plate (2) onto the bracket (1).
Position the arm fastening plate (2) onto
the bracket (1) mounted in either the "e"
or "E" orientation as determined above.
1Assemble the arm fastening plate (2)
on the bracket (1), fastening it using
the screws, washers, and nuts (3)
provided.
2
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e
E
Position the arm fastening bracket
into the hole which is the closest
to the hinge.
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Installing the arms
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Installing the arms
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❏Mounting the gate fastening lug (8).
Mounting it onto the gateway requires drilling the gates. Perform the following steps:
8
Drill the gates using an 8mm drill
bit.
5
Through the angle bracket, mark the holes to be drilled for mounting the lug onto
the gate's own bracket.
4
Mount the gate fastening lug (8) onto
the drive rod. Clip the unlocking
mechanism (7) onto the drive rod in
order to hold it in place.
2
Screw (6) the unlocking
mechanism (7) onto the gate
fastening lug (8).
1
This step must be done with the
gate closed, while pressing on
the ground stop, and with the arm on
its internal stop.
Never operate the device's arm before you have finished mounting it onto the gate.
section. Otherwise, the internal stop will be incorrectly adjusted and malfunctions
may result. The arms are delivered (in their default position) with their internal gate-closing
stops in place.
Check that the arm is level.
3
6
Remove the arm from the gate fastening lug. Mount the gate fastening lug onto both points on the
gates using screws appropriate for the material of the bracket and the washers provided.
Install the arm. Clip the unlocking mechanism onto the drive rod in order to fix it in place.
The 3rd fastening hole will
not be drilled until after the
arm's path has been set.
Self-check before the next step
Did you check that the arms are perfectly level?
6
To ensure that the unlocking mechanism works properly, please follow the mounting
direction shown in the diagram. Do not screw it in from below.
The washer (9) provided must be mounted.
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Electrical connections
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Electrical connections
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■Steps:
❏Positioning the electric housing on the gatepost.
The housing is to be mounted on the same side as the power supply feed.
❏Positioning the electric housing on the gatepost.
❏Attach the electric housing to the gatepost.
❏Connecting the two arms.
❏Connecting the antenna.
❏Connecting the mains power cord.
❏Attaching the electric housing to the gatepost.
Slide the electronics into the housing.
They will need to be forced slightly to
fit inside. Secure them in place using
the enclosed mounting screw:
2
Place the housing (preferably more than
one metre from the ground) against the
gatepost, and use it as a template for
drilling the mounting holes:
1
The housing is to be mounted with the gland facing down.
The cables extend from the bottom (as shown in the illustration).
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
126
70
M2
blue wire
brown wire
M2
blue wire
brown wire M1
Arm M1 moves the left gate, which
opens first and closes last.
Arm M1 moves the right gate, which
opens first and closes last.
❏Connecting the two arms.
The arms must each be connected to the electrical housing before the electrical housing is
connected to the mains.
The arm installed on the gatepost of the gate which opens first and closes last
is arm M1.
Wiring for the arms:
M1
M1
M2
Arm M1 is always connected between terminals 11 and 12.
Arm M2 is always connected between terminals 13 and 14.
Figure 1 :
Figure 2 :
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Electrical connections
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❏Connecting the aerial.
For best results, it is recommended that a
grommet be used to lead the aerial wire out
from the housing.
Never cut the aerial wire.
■Steps:
❏Symbols used.
❏Programming the remote control memory.
❏Adjusting the stops (SGS 501 and 601).
❏Programming the leaves' travel.
❏Setting the automatic mode.
❏Switching from automatic mode to sequential mode.
❏Confirming adjustments.
❏Programming the remote control memory.
Before starting to configure your installation, check that the ON/OFF and PROG
LEDs are on and that DANGER is not.
Complete the following steps:
●Operating the remote controls
Your SGS can work with one or more remote controls.
The operations described below should be repeated once for each remote control you wish to
program.
Your SGS has two operating modes:
Complete opening only
Both leaves systematically open completely
with either a short or long press on the remo-
te control.
Pedestrian or complete opening
A single leaf opens to allow pedestrians
access with a short press on the remote
control.
The two leaves open completely
with a long press on the remote
control.
❏Symbols used.
Short press
less than 0.5 seconds
Long press
longer than 0.5 seconds
LED on
LED blinking
❏Connecting the mains cable.
Run the cable through the gland.
1
Tighten the gland.
Tug on the cable to check that it is
firmly in place.
4
Connect the earth wire.
2Connect the phase to the neutral. Tug
on the wires to check that they are
firmly in place.
3
For your safety, these steps should be performed with the power off.
Blue wire Neutral
Red/brown/black wire Phase
Green/yellow wire Earth
It is vital to match the
colours when connec-
ting the cables.
An earth wire (green/yellow) must be used
for certain accessories (230V Class I ligh-
ting).
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Settings
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Settings
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●Programming the remote control memory for complete opening only:
Choose the remote control button you want to use to control your gate.
Place the remote on the crosshairs
inscribed on the casing:
●Changing the operating mode for already-programmed remote controls:
To switch a remote control from “complete opening only” mode to “pedestrian or complete
opening”, mode, simply carry out the “Programming remote controls for pedestrian or
complete opening” operation explained above. The latest programming overwrites the
previous memorised mode. To switch a remote control from “pedestrian or complete
opening” mode to “complete opening only”, mode, simply use the “Programming remote
controls for full opening only” operation explained above. The latest programming overwrites
the previous memorised mode.
Hold down the button to be memorised
until the PROG LED blinks slowly (the
DANGER LED will come on while the
button is being held).
1
Release the button. It is now memorised.
2
●Programming the remote control memory for pedestrian or complete
opening:
Choose the remote control button you want to use to control your gate.
Place the remote on the crosshairs inscribed on the casing:
Hold down the button to be memorised
until the PROG LED blinks slowly (the
DANGER LED will come on while the
button is being held).
1
Release the button.
2
Within 10 seconds, press again on the button to be memorised until the PROG LED blinks slowly
(the DANGER LED will come on while the button is being held).
3
Release the button. It is now memorised.
4
Once the programming cycle is complete, only the PROG and ON/OFF LEDs will be lit,
with the electronics on standby to record the leaves' travel.
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
●Subsequent adding of remote controls
Repeat the steps given in “Programming remote controls” (see opposite).
Over and above 16 transmitters, programming will fail. Delete all controls (see
above) and reprogramme.
Programming a new remote control cancels the previous programmed gate travel.
Start “Learning the leaves' travel” again (see page 13).
●Deprogramming remote controls
• Press the reset button and hold it for 7
seconds.
> As you do, all four LEDs will come on.
1
• Release the reset button.
> All four LEDs will go off for two
seconds.
> The ON/OFF LED will come on again.
> The PROG LED will come on again.
2
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
LEDs
reset
button
All settings that have been recorded are deleted,
including remote controls programmed, the gate's
travel and the operating mode.
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Settings
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Settings
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❏Learning the leaves' travel
Somfy's electronics automatically memorise:
• The motor torque needed to control the gates when operating normally.
This programming subsequently enables any abnormal strain on the motorisation to be
detected.
• The travel required for the complete opening and closing of the leaves with location marking of
the stops.
To begin the programming process, the leaves must be closed. Keep at a normal distance
from the gate and follow the steps below:
❏Adjusting the opening stops (SGS 501 and 601).
During this phase, the programmed remote's button operates in sequential mode. (button-
pressing cycle = open/stop/close/stop/open, etc.) Therefore, it is possible to adjust the degree
to which the gates open, as desired.
• Make a long press on the remote
control button.
> After a few seconds, the gates will
slowly open.
* If the gate does not open correctly,
check that the motors are wired as
shown on the following page.
1
• Once the gate is open, make another
long press on the remote control
button.
> The gate closes, one leaf after the
other.
2
• Press the same button again.
> The gates open, still at a slow speed.
3
• Press the button one last time.
> The two leaves will close almost
simultaneously.
4
• Hold down the button on the remote
control.
> After a few seconds, the gates will
slowly open.
* If the gates do not open properly,
check that the arms are correctly
wired as shown on page 14.
1
• Use the remote to fully close the gates
again.
5
• Position the second gate and fasten
the second stop
4
• Press the remote control button again
to stop the first gate in the desired
position.
2
• Position the stop in contact with the
motor's drive rod.
• Screw in the stop using the
hex key provided (2 screws
per stop).
Turn the key 3 times after
contact.
3
For the SGS 201, the opening stop is not adjustable. The motor shuts off automatically
on its internal stop.
To stop the gates before they reach that point, you will need to place a stop on the ground
(not included).
Once these 4 steps have been completed, the PROG LED goes off, indicating the end
of the operations to programme the gate's travel path.
This must be a full cycle (2 complete and uninterrupted openings/closings). If it is
interrupted, the process is simply postponed, and will resume the next time the gates are
opened.
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Settings
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Settings
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• Place a remote control on the
crosshairs inscribed on the motor
unit's casing:
> The AUTO is off.
1
• Make a long press on the remote
control button until the AUTO LED
comes on. Release the button.
> The AUTO LED blinks.
2
●Automatic mode
After opening, the gates close again automatically after a preset length of time.
Automatic mode will function after the cells have been wired and configured as below:
❏Automatic mode settings.
●Usage precautions
To use your gate in automatic mode, standard EN
12453 requires that the following accessories be instal-
led. Your SGS is designed to be connected to them.
• a set of photocells (see description and wiring on
page 16),
• an orange LED (see description and wiring on page
17),
• zone lighting
AUTO
PROG
AUTO
PROG
●Checking that settings are correct
Make a long press on the remote control.
Press the button again so that both leaves stop midway through their travel.
Cut mains power for at least 5 seconds.
Restore mains power.
Make another long press on the remote control.
The leaves MUST continue in the opening direction.
If the leaf does not open correctly:
• The leaf which moves first (controlled by M1) starts to close
Invert wires A and B on motor M1.
•
The gate which moves second (controlled by M2) starts to close
Invert wires A and B on motor M2.
After inverting the wiring on one or two motors, the leaf travel learning procedure will
have to be carried out again.
To do this, the remote control programming process must be started again (see page 12).
5
4
3
2
1
Fasten the bracket. Reinstall the arm.
2
Mark the centre point. Fasten the
bracket. Drill the gates using a 6
mm drill bit.
1
❏Confirming adjustments.
After completing one cycle without difficulties, secure it mechanically by firmly setting the gate lug
in place, using the 3rd hole:
❏Switching from automatic to sequential mode.
To return to sequential mode (the AUTO LED is on):
• Place the remote control on the crosshairs inscribed on the motor unit casing.
•
Press a button on the remote control and hold it until the AUTO light turns off.
> Sequential mode is active.
AUTO
PROG
AUTO
PROG
Self-check before the next step
Check that when the gates close, they do not re-open.
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
Automatic mode is now operational.
• Use the remote control (at a normal
distance) to open the gate.
> The gate opens at nominal speed.
3
Once the gate is completely open:
- Wait the length of the desired time delay.
- Make a new press (short or long) on the remote control to order closing
> Both leaves close almost simultaneously.
> The AUTO LED remains permanently on.
4
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UsageUsage
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The gate may be kept open with a short
press on the remote control button during
the time delay.
Pressing the remote control button again
causes the gates to close.
■Operation in automatic mode
In automatic mode, pressing the key on the remote control causes the gate to open. It will close
automatically after the pre-set time delay.
■Operating the lighting
The zone lighting comes on each time the gates are activated. They go off automatically 2 minutes
after movement has ended.
STOP
■Operation in sequential mode
●Complete opening
• Make a long press on the remote
control.
> Both leaves should open.
A new press (short or long) controls the
closing of the leaves.
●Pedestrian opening (if program-
med)
• Make a short press on the remote
control.
> Only the overlapping leaf should open.
A new press (short or long) controls the
closing of the leaves.
■Changing the battery
• Remove the clip from the remote control and lift off
the cover.
• Remove the battery with a screwdriver and replace
it (3V CR 2430 or 3V CR2032).
Battery life is generally 2 years.
Used batteries are to be returned to the distributor or
discarded in a waste reception/sorting centre.
■Using the remote control
If your vehicle has air conditioning and a metal-coated windscreen, aim the
remote control at the windscreen's black strip or through one of the untreated side windows.
■Customising remote controls
The coloured clips provided enable the remote controls to be customised.
3V
CR 2032
+
■Attaching/detaching the arm.
If mains power is cut, the gate may be
opened:
- using the backup battery, see page
17;
- by mechanically removing the arm.
Unlock the drive rod by pivoting the
unlocking mechanism. Pull the arm
upwards to remove the drive rod from
the gate fastening section.
1To safely mount the arm, use a padlock
(not included) to keep the unlocking
mechanism from locking.
2
For your safety, these steps should be performed with the power off. Even if mains power
is cut, power may be restored at any moment.
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Accessories - Description and connectionsTroubleshooting
English
■SGS is not responding to remote control commands
●The ON/OFF LED does not light up when energised.
Check the mains power.
Check the power supply cable.
Check the fuse.
●The DANGER LED remains on permanently.
This signal indicates a photocell defect.
Check the alignment of the photocells.
Check the photocells' power supply.
Check the presence of photocells in automatic mode.
●The ON/OFF LED blinks slowly.
Power malfunction: Call the hotline.
Load too heavy: Too much wind or gate too heavy.
●The ON/OFF LED blinks quickly.
Motor overheated: Wait for it to cool down.
Short-circuit at motor output/outputs: Call the hotline.
●Arms M1 and M2 are not moving or are moving in the wrong direction.
Check the connections to the electronics.
Check the cord between the two arms.
Check how the arms are wired, and reverse them if needed (see page 10).
●The remote control's range has been lowered.
Check the antenna wire.
Check the transmitter battery.
Environmental disturbance (such as electricity pylons or iron walls),
Provide for an outside antenna.
●After closing, the gate reopens by itself.
Move the gate fastening lug slightly away from the hinge using the oblong holes.
●After opening, the gate closes by itself.
Check how the arms are wired (see page 14).
■Other problems
For all other problems or requests for information about your SGS, you can call our Somfy customer
support technicians: 0113 391 3030 - Monday to Friday, 8:45 - 17:00.
Photocells are used to halt or reverse the gate's movement if an obstacle is detected.
A set of photocells may be installed. Each set of photocells comprises:
• a transmitting cell (EC),
• a receiving cell (RC).
24 V
ac/dc
0 V C NC NO
1 2 3 4 5
1 2
24 V
ac/dc
0 V
CRCE
●Wiring diagram for a set of photocells
●Placing the cells
In order to make wiring simpler, place the
receiving cell on the gatepost where the
electronic motor is installed.
2 10 m
40 cm
max. 20 cm
■Photocells 2400599
●Safety instruction
The cells must be checked every 6 months to make sure they are in good working order. To do so,
cover one cell with your hand as the gates close. They should stop closing.
Before plugging in the cells,
remove the shunt found between
terminals 3 and 4 in the electronic box.
For the photocells to work as well as possible, their covers should be adjusted.
EC RC
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English
The backup battery ensures that the gate will operate in the event
of an electric failure, albeit at slow speed. It is connected and
integrated directly into the motor's
electronic housing.
• Endurance: 10 continuous cycles or 24
hours on a gate in perfect condition.
• Charge time before optimum battery use:
48 hours.
• Battery life: 3 years.
For best possible battery life, cut the elec-
tric power to your gate 3 times a year in
order to run the battery for a few cycles.
Warning: Do not run the battery
cable over the mains power
supply.
■Backup battery 2400720
ON/OFF
AUTO
PROG
NO!
The orange LED signals the
activation of the motorisation
mechanisms. It starts blinking two
seconds before the gate begins to
move.
■Orange LED 2400596
■Key switch 2400597
■Intercom 2400552
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English
T1 C1 R1 V R3 T2 C2 R2 T3 C3H P2 M P1 + HE – V
T1 C1 R1 V R3 T2 C2 R2 T3 C3H P2 M P1 + HE – V
■Wired keypad 2400581
■Radio keypad 2400625
■Radio wall switch 2400594
■2-button remote control 2400549
■4-button remote control
CODE
2400576
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Additional dimensions to be taken (p.6)
English
for determining how to position the arms on the gateposts.
90°
120°
B
A
+
-
0
SGS 201 :
A max angle B Mounting
(mm) (°) (mm) direction
0 120 230 E
from 0 to 20 120 220 E
-30 110 230 e
from -30 to 0 110 210 e
0 110 225 E
from 0 to 20 110 225 E
-30 100 240 e
from -30 to 0 100 220 e
0 100 225 E
from 0 to 20 100 225 E
-30 90 240 e
from -30 to 0 90 235 e
0 90 235 e
from 0 to 10 90 230 e
from 10 to 20 90 220 e
from 20 to 30 90 210 e
from 30 to 40 90 200 e
from 40 to 50 90 225 E
from 50 to 60 90 220 E
from 60 to 70 90 210 E
from 70 to 80 90 200 E
from 80 to 90 90 190 E
from 90 to 100 90 180 E
from 100 to 110 90 170 E
from 110 to 120 90 160 E
SGS 501 / 601 :
A max angle B Mounting
(mm) (°) (mm) direction
0 120 305 E
from 0 to 20 120 305 E
-30 110 325 e
from -30 to 0 110 315 e
0 110 315 e
from 0 to 20 110 310 e
-30 100 325 e
from -30 to 0 100 315 e
0 100 305 e
from 0 to 20 100 305 e
-30 90 315 e
from -30 to 0 90 315 e
0 90 315 e
from 0 to 10 90 305 e
from 10 to 20 90 305 e
from 20 to 30 90 295 e
from 30 to 40 90 295 e
from 40 to 50 90 285 e
from 50 to 60 90 275 e
from 60 to 70 90 300 E
from 70 to 80 90 290 E
from 80 to 90 90 290 E
from 90 to 100 90 280 E
from 100 to 110 90 280 E
from 110 to 120 90 270 E
from 120 to 130 90 260 E
from 130 to 140 90 250 E
from 140 to 150 90 250 E
from 150 to 160 90 240 E
from 160 to 170 90 230 E
from 170 to 180 90 220 E
from 180 to 190 90 215 E
from 190 to 200 90 205 E
e
E
Mounting direction
right gatepost
Accessories - Description and connections
■Remote antenna 2400472
A wider-range remote antenna may be used
to replace the wire antenna.
It is to be placed atop the gatepost, and
must be unencumbered.
It is connected to the electronic box:
the core of the wire into terminal 1,
the grounding strand into terminal 2.
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