Installation Instructions
English – 24
WARNINGS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
OF THE AUTOMATION
5
5.1 - Opening, closing and stopping the awning
In general, the awning is operated by pressing the button corresponding to the de-
sired movement: s = open; t = close; n = stop. In particular, if using a button panel,
refer to the programming done by the installer with procedures A.5 and A.7.
5.2 - Partially opening/closing the awning
(height “H”)
In general, if a first intermediate position has been programmed, press buttons s
and t together to reach it. For the other intermediate positions, refer to the program-
ming done by the installer with procedure A.4. In particular, if using a button panel,
the first intermediate position can be commanded only if the installer has set type
“E” with procedure A.5.
5.3 - Controlling the awning with a transmitter with
multiple groups
If the transmitter controls multiple groups of screen motors, before sending a
command, select the group to which the motor being programmed belongs. For fur-
ther information, refer to the transmitter manual.
5.4 - The user can vary the awning speed or posi-
tion with a transmitter equipped with a “slid-
er” surface
The awning speed command is given by the user, and is very useful for moving the
awning silently (low speed) or more quickly.
It is equally important to be able to set the position of the automation in relation to the
weather (sunshine, rain, etc.).
If you control the automation with a Nice transmitter equipped with a “slider” surface
(P1V, etc.), you can set the speed of movement or the stop position of the automa-
tion, depending on the function associated with the “slider” itself.
• If the “slider” is set (procedure A.13) to speed control, you can set the awnings
speed as follows: the centre of the slider calls up the speed (100%) set by the in-
staller with procedures A.8 or A.10; the top of the slider moves the awning at 150%
of this speed; and the bottom of the slider moves the awning at 33% of the set
speed (the speed will in any case be between the Minimum and Maximum speeds
permitted by the motor).
• If the “slider” is set (procedure A.13) to position control, you can set the position of
the automation as follows: the top of the “slider” moves the automation upwards
(as far as the upper limit switch position); the bottom of the “slider” moves the au-
tomation downwards (as far as the lower limit switch).
5.5 - Enabling/disabling the automatic commands
sent to the motor directly by the climate sen-
sors (Table B) (only applicable when the motor is
configured for ONE-WAY communications)
If the automation has climate sensors and the transmitter you are using has buttons
and , you can choose whether to enable (with button ) or disable (with
button ) reception of the automatic commands sent to the motor by the climate
sensors. In brief,
– if reception is enabled (button
) the motor will operate automatically;
– if reception is disabled (with button
) the motor will operate manually.
When reception is enabled, the user can send manual commands at any time: these
override the automatic operation of the automated device. When reception is disa-
bled, the automated device operates exclusively with the manual commands sent
by the user.
––– DEFINITIONS –––
• “Over-threshold” intensity of sun/wind = a condition in which the atmospheric
phenomenon stands at values that are above the value set as threshold.
• “Under-threshold” Intensity of sun/wind = a condition in which the atmospheric
phenomenon stands at values ranging from zero to half of the value set as thresh-
old.
TABLE B
climate condition...
over-threshold under-threshold
With the motor
in “AUTOMAT-
IC” mode (ena-
bled with button
) ...
... if the user
sends the com-
mand “Sun-On”
(button
):
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments and re-
mains in the
above-threshold
position.
• the system re-
starts the timer.
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments and re-
mains in the un-
der-threshold po-
sition.
• the system re-
starts the timer.
... if the user
sends the com-
mand “Sun-Off”
(button
):
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments.
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments.
With the motor
in “MANUAL”
mode (enabled
with button
) ...
... if the user
sends the com-
mand “Sun-On”
(with button
):
• the awning
moves to the
above-threshold
position.
• the system re-
starts the timer.
• the awning
moves to the un-
der-threshold po-
sition.
• the system re-
starts the timer.
... if the user
sends the com-
mand “Sun-Off”
(button
):
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments.
• the awning
makes 2 move-
ments.
5.5.1 - Behaviour of the motor in the presence of “Sun” sensor
• When the intensity of the sunlight reaches the over-threshold, after 2 minutes from
the beginning of this condition the motor autonomously performs a down move-
ment.
• When the intensity of the sunlight reaches the under-threshold, after 15 minutes
from the beginning of this condition the motor autonomously performs an up move-
ment.
Note – Momentary drops in solar intensity, lasting less than 15 minutes, are not de-
tected. The manual commands of the user always remain active and are added to
those generated automatically by the system.
5.6 - “Obstacle detection” function
This function is a safety feature which trips automatically when the movement of the
awning, up or down, is blocked by an obstacles (physical object, person). The motor
immediately stops the movement in progress and performs a brief inversion of the
motion (if programmed to do so, see procedure A.6).
5.7 - Reoptimising the limit switch positions
It is normal for limit switch positions to move by a few mm or cm over the days fol-
lowing installation. This may be due to the awning’s or frame’s material settling or
bedding in; this often causes the awning to droop or go out of alignment with nearby
awnings. In such cases, if the head of the motor is accessible, you can very easily re-
optimise either or both of the limit switch positions with procedure B.1.
5.8 - “Automatic limit switch update” function
Caution! – This function is only available if the limit switches have been programmed
with the Semiautomatic procedure (par. A.3). This function cannot be disabled.
In ordinary use, the function activates automatically during an Up movement, when
the awning collides with the box or other mechanical stop (Up limit switch “0”). On
each collision, the function measures the position of the Up limit switch and memo-
rises the new value in place of the previous one. Over time, this compensates for
deformations in the structure due to wear and thermal cycles, so that the awning
always stops precisely at the Up limit position.
5.9 - Maximum continuous cycle (“thermal protec-
tion” function)
The motor is designed for residential use, in other words, for intermittent service. If
used continuously for a long time, beyond its rating (see “Technical characteristics”),
the system protects the motor against overheating by stopping any further move-
ments until its temperature returns to within the rated limits.
5.10 - Diagnostics and alarm function
On the head of the motor there is a Led that signals the alarm status (with a red
light) and the installation status (with a green light). If it needs to report both at
once, the system always gives priority to alarms. For the meanings of the light sig-
nals, see Table C.