DuoFern 3481 00 60, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...VBD 520 2 05 13 Item no 3481 00 60 EN Operating Manual DuoFern Central Operating Unit ...

Page 2: ...ER Dear Customer These instructions CE Mark and Conformity describe how to use the DuoFern central operating unit Before you begin please read these instructions through completely and follow all the safety instructions Please store these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owners Damage resulting from non compliance with these instructions and safety instructions will void...

Page 3: ...uoFern actuator 20 Connecting a DuoFern actuator via a radio code 24 Configuring switching times for a group 26 Setting the position of the sun 28 Automatic functions in the main menu 30 Menu overview main menu 31 Main menu 32 System settings 43 Menu overview 1 1 Actuators 44 Menu overview 1 2 Groups 49 Menu overview 1 3 Central operating unit 52 Menu overview 1 4 Sensors 57 Menu overview 2 Radio ...

Page 4: ...g equipment Roller shutters Venetian blinds Awnings Electrical appliances e g lamps Operating conditions The installation and operation of the DuoFern radio system and its components is onlypermittedforthosesystemsanddeviceswhereamalfunctioninthetransmitter or receiver would not cause a danger to personnel or property or where this risk is already covered by other safety equipment Only use the Duo...

Page 5: ...5 EN i General view Display Member key Group key Function key Function key Menu key OK key Function key Battery compartment on the rear side incl USB port OK M ...

Page 6: ... terms are used in this manual actuators members and end units Two members or two end units can be controlled by a two channel actuator after connection to the central operating unit Creating groups You can collate the logged on end units together into groups 9 9 81 Maximum number of groups and members Groups Members per group End units appliances connected to the actuators The following rules app...

Page 7: ...nfiguration via computer Assignment of individual names for groups and members Backup your settings Note You can download the latest version of the configuration software at any time from the download area on our website www rademacher de download The USB port is located under the battery compartment cover It is not possible to directly control end units with WR ConfigTool Functions for DuoFern ac...

Page 8: ...ing battery type 3 x 1 5 V type AAA Micro Note The central operating unit will not work if the batteries are inserted incorrectly Incorrectly inserted batteries can cause damage to the central operating unit Setting the date and time After changing the batteries you will be prompted to set the current time and date see page 53 If you have DCF signal reception at the site of operation you can ignor...

Page 9: ...CF signal is received If the place of use of the central operating unit is more than 1500 km from Frankfurt am Main Germany If you are operating the central operating unit in another time zone If building conditions restrict reception If DCF reception is deactivated What can I do if the DCF signal is not detected Activate the DCF clock see page 53 Enter the current time and date manually see page ...

Page 10: ...ional description shall follow in the latter part of this manual as part of the description for the individual settings Note For space reasons the keys are depicted in all of the chapters with substitute icons instead of the original depiction Observe the corresponding icons in the following key description and on page 5 Keys Display Description Name Menu key Function a Access the main menu b Retu...

Page 11: ...ent setting d Briefly pressing the key causes the status of the current member to be displayed in the normal view e Press and hold toggles between automatic and manual mode in normal view Symbol OK Example Name Function keys Function a Navigate back and forth in the main menu and all sub menus b Change the selected value c Manual operation e g switch on an end unit Symbol OK ...

Page 12: ...ction a Switch off manual operation e g end unit or pause a running roller shutter b Different functions depending on the menu e g status display Symbol Name Group key Function Select a group Note No other group can be selected if a point appears next to the number Symbol ...

Page 13: ...tion Select a member from a group Note No other member can be selected if a point appears next to the number Symbol Note The following table describes the relationship between the groups and members view as well as the resulting functions The control keys ...

Page 14: ... to provide a clearer overview and easier configuration e g manual mode timer functions automatic functions system settings Note A complete overview of the menus can be found on page 64 Various menu views are used depending on the application normal mode main menu settings or system settings The following pages serve to briefly describe the menu views and the individual display icons ...

Page 15: ...ed status for the selected group or selected actuator Automatic switching times Random function Automatic timer Automatic solar function Automatic darkness function Rain function Automatic wind function Note The actuator status icons switch off after approx 30 seconds in order to save the battery Briefly pressing the OK key causes the status to be shown again Example Normal view ...

Page 16: ...ormal view Additional display icons in normal view Battery status Data transfer status Successful data transfer Unsuccessful data transfer Radio transmission USB status the central operating unit is connected to a computer via USB cable ...

Page 17: ...o enable easier orientation As soon as a sub menu is selected the border flashes and the name of the menu is shown at the top of the display in the ticker Display Description Name Main menu Function Display and select menus Key Menu title as ticker Manual mode Timer functions Automatic functions System settings Key M ...

Page 18: ...postcode Beispiel Keys The system settings menu enables you to undertake all important basic settings see page 43 All of the sub menus within the system settings menu are designated with a menu number in order to simplify orientation The function keys and enable you to quickly select the desired sub menu and function Note An overview of the system settings menu is provided on page 65 M OK ...

Page 19: ...he most important tasks for setting up a DuoFern radio network step by step In order to do so the following pages describe several basic examples Connecting a DuoFern actuator Connecting a DuoFern actuator via a radio code Configuring a switching time for a group Setting the position of the sun for an end unit e g a tubular motor via tubular motor actuator ...

Page 20: ...r of groups and members can be taken from the table on page 6 Name assignment when connecting An individual name can be assigned to each end unit and group e g lounge etc A table with the default suggested names is included on page 63 Foregoing considerations In order to maintain a clear overview of the settings we suggest that you enter the end unit assignment and desired settings into a table na...

Page 21: ...mainsactive for approx 1 minute Approx 1min 2 1 M OK 2 Call up the main menu 3 Select the system settings menu 4 Confirm selection 5 Select the menu 2 radio settings 6 Confirm selection 7 Activate function 2 1 Connect The number of connected actuators is indicated on the display e g 0 in the event of initial installation OK OK ...

Page 22: ...llowing for the new actuator a a group number b a member number Note Each channel is assigned its own membernumberformulti channel actuators see point 11 The central operating unit always suggests the next free member number automatically or Alternatively assign no member number to a channel OK 9 b Confirm the members and groups 10 Subsequently assign a name for the new actuator and the new end un...

Page 23: ...displays can appear a Repeat points 9 to 11 for multi channel actuators until all of the actuator channels are assigned b For single channel actuators Continue at 13 12 Confirm the previously assigned name The number of connected actuators isonceagainindicatedonthedisplay 13 Back to normal view Press the key repeatedly a b OK Example M ...

Page 24: ...rs a huge advantage for operating and configuring flush mounted devices as it is not necessary to dismantle them The radio code is located on the bottom of the respective DuoFern actuator and on a label attached to the packaging For DuoFern radio tubular motors you will find the radio code on the motor and on a label fitted to the connecting cable duofern code 43 00 A1 Example of a radio code labe...

Page 25: ...io code 2 Confirm selection 3 Enterthesix characterradiocode of the actuator and confirm each digit 4 If necessary you can jump back to the previous figure to correct it 5 Upon confirmation of the last figure you can activate M OK OK M OK OK 6 the actuator s connect mode 7 Connect the actuator to the central operating unit Continue at point 2 on page 21 OK ...

Page 26: ...ching times for a group to ALL DAYS SAME Mo Su This setting causes all of the members of the selected group to react at the same configured switching time every day 1 Select M Main menu Time functions Switching times 2 Confirm selection 3 a Select the desired group M OK OK 3 b Select the desired setting e g ALL DAYS SAME Options 1 All days same 2 Weekly program 3 Every day different A description ...

Page 27: ... time UP Confirm each entry Note You can also deactivate each swit ching time UP DOWN if necessary by setting the hours to OFF OK M 6 Set the desired switching time DOWN Confirm each entry 7 Back to the normal view Examples of application Configuring switching times for a group Setting order Hours Minutes Optional Hours OFF ...

Page 28: ...ts with automatic solar function the roller shutters will move to the posi tion of the sun as soon as the solar function is activated Please additionally read the operating instructions for the corresponding DuoFern actuator Keys Display 1 Select M Main menu System settings 1 Basic settings 1 1 Actuators 1 1 2 Special functions 1 1 2 1 Position of the sun 2 Confirm selection 3 Select the desired m...

Page 29: ...hetubularmotorstopsassoonas the roller shutters have reached the desired position Note The position of the sun is displayed as a percentage of the roller shutter s overall travel 6 Confirm position of the sun The position of the sun is stored on the selected member or end unit 7 Back to normal view M OK Note Ensurethattheautomaticsolarfunction is activated for the actuator see page 37 ...

Page 30: ...utomatic functions is included on page 64 It is only possible to carry out these settings if the central operating unit and the corresponding DuoFern actuators are connected to each other and a radio connection has been established between the devices Note If the selected DuoFern actuator is not detected then dashes appear in the display Youcanquerythestatusofthedesired actuatoragainbypressingtheb...

Page 31: ... different 34 Time 2 Set a secondary switching time 35 Random function 36 Automatic timer 36 Automatic solar function 37 Automatic darkness function 38 1 Mornings dawn function for mornings 39 2 Evenings twilight function for evenings 39 u Customise 39 u Earliest 40 u Latest 40 u On days 40 Automatic rain function 42 Automatic wind function 42 System settings 43 ...

Page 32: ...ns such as wind are not influenced by manual mode Automatic operation Manuellbetrieb NOTE Youcanalso toggle betweenautomatic and manual modes in the normal view 1 Select the desired device 2 OK approx 2 sec Press and hold the key until the smiley icon is displayed IMPORTANT Manual mode quits automatically as soonasanautomaticmode is activated e g automatic timer Further important information M ...

Page 33: ...on Automation of roller shutters and additional switch actuators Opening and closing times for roller shutters On and off times for additional end units Set individual switching times per group Configure a second switching time per group Please refer to the information on page 51 to configure a second switching time per group Individual switching times can be deactivated if Hours set to OFF M ...

Page 34: ...RENT Setting 7 x UP DOWN Individual switching times for every day of the week Name 2 WEEKLY PROGRAM Setting 2 x UP DOWN Same switching times from Monday to Friday for Saturday and Sunday Name 1 ALL DAYS SAME Setting 1 x UP DOWN The same switching times for every day of the week from Monday to Sunday Note Individualswitchingtimescanbedeactivatedbysetting Hours to OFF Main menu ...

Page 35: ...es The respective switching time Time 1 Time 2 is shown as a ticker and left hand digit Call up the first or second switching time Time 1 Time 2 and automatic timer 1 Open the switching times menu 2 1st or 2nd Select switching times 3 OK Confirm selection 4 Select desired automatic timer 1 2 or 3 5 Setting the switching times see page 33 1 Switching time 1 ALL DAYS SAME 2 Switching time 3 EVERY DA...

Page 36: ...s a random delay totheconfiguredswitchingtimebetween 0 and 30 minutes for the selected actuator Further important information Name Automatic timer Select M Main menu Automatic functions Time Function Switch the automatic timer for the selected actuator on off Further important information Display Description Menu Main menu ...

Page 37: ...nctions Sun Function Switch the automatic solar function for the selected actuator on off Note You can only activate the automatic solar function if the position of the sun has previously been configured for the actuator Please also observe the application example beginning on page 28 Main menu ...

Page 38: ...on of your installation The settings in menu 1 3 2 ASTRO must be checked see page 54 in order toensurethattheAstrofunctionoperates correctly Select M Main menu Automatic functions Twilight Setting 1 MORNINGS 2 EVENINGS u AUTOMATIC u CUSTOMISE u EARLIEST LATEST u ON DAYS u EXECUTE Function Selects whether the settings are to be executed at dawn and or dusk ...

Page 39: ...cted in numerous groups You can only assign one switching command for dawn and dusk per actuator Further important information earlier or later 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 60 Name u Customise Function Change the switching time for the automatic darkness function by 60 minutes increment 10 minutes The Astro function of the central operating unit reacts for the selected actuator xx minutes Main...

Page 40: ...at this time at the latest Name u On days Setting 1 MON SUN 2 MON SUN 3 SAT SUN 4 MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Function Dusk dawn is executed on the selected days 1 MON SUN Every day of the week 2 MON SUN Monday to Friday 3 SAT SUN Saturday and Sunday 4 MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN Arbitrary selection of days 4 Only configurable with WR ConfigTool ...

Page 41: ...y Description Menu EN Main menu M Name u Execute Function Once the automatic darkness function has been configured the switching times for the dawn dusk automatic darkness function are shown for the current day ...

Page 42: ...tuator on off Further important information Display Description Menu Name Automatic wind function Select M Main menu Automatic functions Wind Function Switch the automatic wind function for the selected actuator on off Further important information Note Iftheautomaticwindfunction hasbeenactivated itremains active even in manual mode Main menu ...

Page 43: ...xample page 44 Please check to see whether your actuator supports the desired function Note The previous chapters explained in detail how to navigate through the individual menus For example accessing and configuring the function Position of the sun Select M Main menu System settings 1 Basic settings 1 1 Actuators 1 1 2 Special functions 1 1 2 1 Position of the sun You can select and call all menu...

Page 44: ...he operating manual for the respective actuator Basic settings Page Actuators 44 1 1 1 Name 45 1 1 2 Special functions 1 1 2 1 Position of the sun 45 1 1 2 2 Ventilation intermediate position 45 1 1 2 3 Remote log on log off 1 1 2 4 Stairway impulse function 46 1 1 2 5 Running time 46 1 1 2 6 Direction of rotation change function 47 1 1 2 7 Wind direction of travel 47 1 1 2 8 Rain direction of tra...

Page 45: ...Menu 1 1 1 Name Sun position Function Setting the position of the sun for the current actuator For key function and order see page 28 1 1 2 1 Name Ventilation intermediate position Function u Switch the ventilation position on off u Set the ventilation position The ventilation position setting corresponds to the settings for the position of the sun from point 2 on page 28 Repeat these settings for...

Page 46: ...rive is configured to move to specific positions e g position of the sun ventilation position then the running time for opening and closing the roller shutter should be determined and entered in advance Proceed as follows 1 Measure the opening time of the roller shutter 2 Select the actuator which is connected to the roller shutter drive 3 Enter the measured opening time plus 2 seconds 1 1 2 5 Des...

Page 47: ... actuator in the event that wind is detected for an active automatic wind function 1 1 2 7 Description Menu Name Rain direction of travel Function Set the direction of travel for an actuator in the event that rain is detected for an active automatic wind function 1 1 2 8 Description Menu Name Venetian blinds function Function Switch the Venetian blinds function on off for the selected actuator Add...

Page 48: ...n 4 Release the button as soon as the desired end point is reached Important Release the key promptly and never allow it to extend beyond the respective limit stop Failure to do so can cause overloading and may damage the drive 5 The roller shutter stops and the upper lower end point is stored Adjusting the end points 6 Repeat the above steps 1 1 2 A Description Menu Description Menu Name Software...

Page 49: ...Page Actuators 1 1 1 1 1 2 44 Groups 1 2 1 1 2 4 49 1 2 1 Name 50 1 2 2 Member 50 1 2 3 2nd switching time 51 1 2 4 Venetian blinds function jog mode 51 Central operating unit 1 3 1 1 3 7 52 Sensors 1 4 1 1 4 d 57 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 System settings ...

Page 50: ...ctuator as a member of a group Note The actuator may not already be a member of this group If the desired member number is already assigned then the original member will be removed from the group Proceed as follows 1 Select the desired group and the member number for the new actuator 2 Select the actuator that you wish to assign How to remove a member from a group 1 Select group and member 2 Selec...

Page 51: ...gmodeisactive acorrespondingmovementcommandistransmitted in normal mode by briefly pressing or The drive moves gradually in the desired direction Travel command with jog mode deactivated If one of the two keys is held down with jog mode deactivated then the command up or down is transmitted Jog mode for dimming or adjusting the position of Venetian blinds Switch on jog mode for the group if you wa...

Page 52: ... unit 1 3 1 1 3 7 52 1 3 1 Time 1 3 1 1 Settings 53 1 3 1 2 DCF clock 53 1 3 1 3 DCF quality 53 1 3 1 4 SU WI time 54 1 3 2 Astro 1 3 2 1 Postcode 54 1 3 2 2 Astro times 55 1 3 2 3 Twilight 55 1 3 3 Key lock 55 1 3 4 Contrast 56 1 3 5 Ticker 56 1 3 6 Language 56 1 3 7 Version 56 Sensors 1 4 1 1 4 d 57 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 System settings ...

Page 53: ... DCF reception is deactivated Directly after inserting the batteries 1 3 1 1 Description Menu Name DCF clock Function Switch DCF signal reception on off Note Additional information about the DCF radio timer is given on page 9 1 3 1 2 Menu overview 1 3Central operating unit Description Menu Name DCF quality Function Checks the quality of the received DCF signal 0 No DCF reception 5 good DCF recepti...

Page 54: ...ior to the actual switch over the new time will be broadcast immediately once the switch over is reached 1 3 1 4 Description Menu Name Postcode Function Enables input of your postcode The postcode is required for execution of the Astro function Once thepostcodehasbeenentered theprogramcancalculatetheswitching times for automatic darkness function 0 99 German postcodes This enables you to enter the...

Page 55: ... 1 3 2 3 Menu overview 1 3Central operating unit Name Key lock Function Activate deactivate key lock or menu lock This enables you to prevent unintentional operation of the central operating unit OFF no key lock 1 The main menu cannot be accessed from the normal view 2 All key presses are ignored Note The selected lock is activated in normal view if no key input is made within 2 minutes M OK This ...

Page 56: ...gh contrast 1 3 4 Description Menu Name Ticker Function Setting the ticker speed 1 slow 8 fast 1 3 5 Description Menu Name Language Function Set the desired language 1 German 2 English 3 Spanish 4 French 5 Dutch 1 3 6 Description Menu Name Version Function Displays the current version number for the software on the central operating unit 1 3 7 ...

Page 57: ...the central operating unit Please refer to the operating manual for the respective DuoFern sensor for information about how to configure and operate your sensor with the DuoFern central operating unit System settings Basic settings Page Actuators 1 1 1 1 1 2 44 Groups 1 2 1 1 2 4 49 Central operating unit 1 3 1 1 3 7 52 Sensors 1 4 1 1 4 d 57 1 4 1 Sun 1 4 2 Position 1 4 3 Twilight 1 4 4 Wind 1 4 ...

Page 58: ...nactuatortothecentraloperatingunitordisconnect from the central operating unit Start connect mode on the central operating unit Quit connect disconnect mode on the central operating unit Start disconnect mode on the central operating unit 2 1 Radio settings Page Connect disconnect 58 Radio code 59 Clear 59 2 1 2 2 2 3 ...

Page 59: ...rmation 2 2 Menu overview 2Radio settings Description Menu Name Clear Function Disconnect all DuoFern devices from the central operating unit which are no longer accessible via radio Start the Clear function The central operating unit attempts to contact all of the connected DuoFern devices All DuoFern devices which fail to provide a return signal are disconnected from the central operating unit N...

Page 60: ...ndicated on the bottom of the battery compartment Only use the following battery type 3 x 1 5 V type AAA Micro TD Supply voltage 4 5 V Battery type 3 x 1 5 V type AAA micro Battery life approx 2 years Transmission frequency 434 5 MHz Transmission power 10 mW Range 100 m outdoors Clock DCF radio timer DCF reception range approx 1500 km from Frankfurt am Main Germany Max number of groups 9 Max numbe...

Page 61: ...3 Le Havre 134 Lyon 135 Montepellier 136 Nantes 137 Nice 138 Paris 139 Reims 140 Strasbourg 141 Toulon Italy 142 Bologna 143 Bolzano 144 Florence 145 Genoa 146 Milan 147 Naples 148 Palermo 149 Rome 150 Turin 151 Venice Ireland 152 Cork 153 Dublin 154 Belfast Latvia 155 Riga Liechtenstein 156 Vaduz Lithuania 157 Vilnius Luxembourg 158 Luxembourg The Netherlands 159 Amsterdam 160 Eindhoven 161 Ensch...

Page 62: ...212 Sundsvall 213 Umea Spain 214 Almería 215 Alicante 216 Barcelona 217 Bilbao 218 Badajoz 219 Burgos 220 Cáceres 221 Castellón 222 Granada 223 Guadalajara 224 La Coruña 225 Lérida 226 León 227 Madrid 228 Murcia 229 Oviedo 230 Palma 231 Pamplona 232 San Sebastián 233 Seville 234 Santander 235 Valencia 236 Valladolid 237 Vitoria 238 Zaragoza 239 La Palma 240 Tenerife 241 Grand Canaria 242 Fuerteven...

Page 63: ...RDEN 21 HOBBY ROOM 22 VENETIAN BLINDS 23 FIREPLACE ROOM 24 CELLER 25 NURSERY 26 KITCHEN 27 LAMP Suggested names for groups and members No Name 28 FAN 29 AWNING 30 MEDIA ROOM 31 MOTOR 32 NORTH 33 UPPER FLOOR 34 EAST 35 PUMP 36 ROLLER SHUTTERS 37 BEDROOM 38 STANDARD LAMP 39 SOUTH 40 PATIO 41 TOILET 42 STAIRWAY 43 CURTAINS 44 STORE ROOM 45 ANTEROOM 46 WAITING ROOM 47 WC LADIES 48 WC GUESTS 49 WC GENT...

Page 64: ...rview System settings see next page 1 Basic settings 1 1 1 4 2 Radio settings 2 1 2 3 Automatic functions Time Sun Rain Wind Twilight Normal view example Main menu Manual operation Time functions Switching times Random ...

Page 65: ...1 2 2 2 3 Menu overview Basic settings Page Actuators 1 1 1 1 1 2 44 Groups 1 2 1 1 2 4 49 Central operating unit 1 3 1 1 3 7 52 Sensors 1 4 1 1 4 d 57 Radio settings Page Connect disconnect 58 Radio code 59 Clear 59 System settings ...

Page 66: ...irements of the current European and national directives 1999 5 EC R TTE directive Conformity has been verified The corresponding declarations and documentation are available on file at the manufacturer s premises RADEMACHER Geräte Elektronik GmbH Co KG Buschkamp 7 46414 Rhede ...

Page 67: ...External influences such as impacts knocks or weathering Repairs and modifications by third party unauthorised persons Use of unsuitable accessories Damage caused by unacceptable excess voltage e g stroke of lightning Operational malfunctions caused by radio frequency overlapping and other such radio interference RADEMACHER shall remedy any defects which occur within the warranty period free of ch...

Page 68: ...cher de Service Hotline 01807 933 171 Fax 49 2872 933 253 service rademacher de 30 seconds free of charge subsequently 14 cents minute from German fixed line networks and max 42 cents minute from German cellular networks Subject to technical modifications misprints and errors Illustrations not binding ...