elsner elektronik Arexa, Manual

Page 1: ...Window Control Arexa Installation and Operation ...

Page 2: ... 11 Table for wind speeds 12 D Rain alarm 13 E Storage of automatic settings 13 Basic settings 14 1 Radio connection to the weather station 16 2 Rotational direction of the motor 17 3 Operating direction 18 4 Operating command in case of wind or rain alarm 19 5 Sending of meteorological and automatic data 20 6 Opening position 21 6 1 Closed position 22 6 2 Setting of the desired position 22 7 Savi...

Page 3: ...ce and maintenance 34 Weather station 34 Operating unit 34 Insert batteries operating unit 34 Error messages 35 Query service data 37 Factory settings 37 Abbreviations 37 Technical data 37 Operating unit 38 Weather station 38 Connection diagram for weather station 39 View of rear side and drill hole plan for the weather station 40 View of rear side and drill hole plan for the operating unit 41 Con...

Page 4: ...ncluded in the scope of delivery 2 pcs Commissioning procedure Installation inspection commissioning and troubleshooting of the control system must only be arried out by a competent electrician Proceed as follows when commissioning the Arexa control system 1 Installation and connection see chapter Installation and commissioning 2 Basic setting see chapter Basic settings 3 Setting of the automatic ...

Page 5: ...sed below a selectable outdoor temperature outdoor temperature block Open until a programmable position is reached Close when a selectable wind speed is reached wind alarm function may be deactivated Close in case of rain rain alarm function may be deactivated The window is closed in automatic mode as soon as the value of a set indoor temperature falls below or in case of rain wind alarm The wind ...

Page 6: ...erating unit of the control system displays the current outdoor temperature upper line and the indoor temperature lower line as well as the function mode automatic or manual the battery load and the current alarm messages for rain or wind The meteorological data are updated once per minute and in case of a keystroke Outdoor temperature Indoor temperature Battery symbol indicates the charge status ...

Page 7: ...tion may be set up or turned off in the automatic settings Display of lightness and wind speed Press the key during temperature display once for a short moment and current lightness in kilolux kLux and wind speed in meters per second m sec are displayed The values are updated every 4 seconds Note During the first approx 90 seconds after the return of voltage at the weather station the wind value i...

Page 8: ...echanism moves automatically to the final position If you press the drive mechanism stops In case of rain or wind alarm the manual operation is blocked Manual automatic Key switches between automatic mode display and manual mode display After the manual operation with the keys or the control system is in manual mode The automatic functions then are deactivated there is no control in terms of tempe...

Page 9: ...e submitted to all drive mechanisms in system XS During this display use the keys and in order to centrally operate all drive mechanisms With the SET key and by pressing shortly you access the display of lightness and wind speed By pressing long you access the setting menu of the automatic and the basic setting For this purpose please read chapters Setting of automatic or Basic settings ...

Page 10: ...door temperature block C Wind alarm D Rain alarm E Storage This is how you access the automatic settings In meteorological data display press the key for at least 3 seconds in order to access the automatic setting You are in the automatic settings as soon as the symbols and are shown left in the display You can see the first parameter lightness which must be set You are in the automatic settings L...

Page 11: ...indicated here is exceeded the automatic opens the window unless the blocking value for the outdoor temperature has fallen below see next parameter The presetting is 25 C Adjust the value with higher and lower or select off in order to switch off the function You reach the setting by pressing once more when the display shows 5 C If you select there is no control in terms of temperature Therefore t...

Page 12: ...if the indoor temperature value chapter A is exceeded Thus avoids energy losses during ventilation and protects plants from cold external air The presetting for the outdoor temperature block is 5 C Adjust the value with higher and lower or select off in order to switch off the outdoor temperature block You reach the setting by pressing once more when the display shows 20 C Press in order to access...

Page 13: ...indow in case of wind and correct the wind value accordingly The presetting for the retraction in case of wind is 4 m sec Adjust the value with higher and lower or select off in order to deactivate the function Then press in order to access the setting of the next parameter Table for wind speeds Description m sec km h Beaufort knots Calm 0 3 1 1 0 1 Almost calm 0 3 1 5 1 1 5 4 1 1 3 Very weak wind...

Page 14: ...ing these 5 minutes the stop time starts from the beginning In the presetting the rain alarm is activated display With the arrow keys you may select between activated display and deactivated display Then press in order to get to the storage of the setting E Storage of automatic settings At the end of the entry of automatic settings the symbol save asks whether the accomplished setting shall be sav...

Page 15: ...rological and automatic data 6 Opening position 7 Save This is how you access the basic settings In meteorological data display press the key for at least 3 seconds in order to access the automatic setting You are in the automatic settings as soon as the symbols and are indicated left in the display Then press again for at least 3 seconds in order to access the basic settings You are in the basic ...

Page 16: ...ave the basic settings at any time by pressing the key The accomplished changes are not saved in this case If you do not press any key in the basic settings for 5 minutes the display automatically changes to temperature display Accomplished settings are not saved either ...

Page 17: ...he key As soon as you have confirmed learn with the key the radio symbol stops flashing and the radio waves are animated they run Now press the orange programming key inside the weather station in order to teach in the radio connection you can find a diagram of the circuit board in the chapter Preparation of the weather station The learning has been successful if the LED next to the programming ke...

Page 18: ... in this step First open the window a little bit for the rotational direction test Check both arrow keys and make a setting in the display whether the window closes again with or with If the window closes close with key then select the display up with the key If the window closes close with key then select the display down with the key Press the key in order to access the next setting step Rain an...

Page 19: ... keys so that they correspond with the operating direction of the window You may directly test the setting with the arrow keys Press the key in order to switch between the displayed symbols Select if the window shall open with the key or if the window shall open with the key Press the key in order to access the next setting step Rain and wind alarm are deactivated for this test ...

Page 20: ...ed as long as the alarm message exists The permanent operating command is necessary if Arexa is used as control centre for wired motor drive units e g IMSG 230 which control several drive mechanisms Press the key in order to switch between the displays Off and On Select if in case of alarm the operating command shall stop after 4 minutes setting for conventional window control systems or if in cas...

Page 21: ...ed if Arexa shall cooperate with motor control devices e g XS MSG2 AP in the control system XS Press the key in order to switch between the displays Off and On Select if no meteorological data and automatic commands shall be sent setting for conventional window control or if the meteorological data and the automatic commands of the Arexa shall be sent to motor control devices of system XS setting ...

Page 22: ...nue in order to skip the setting of the opening position The window is then always completely opened by the automatic In this case continue as described in chapter 7 Saving basic settings learn in order to teach in the opening position clear in order to delete an already taught in opening position The window is then again always completely opened by the automatic In this case continue as described...

Page 23: ...At first completely close the window Then press the key in order to access the next setting step 6 2 Setting of the desired position The command open appears Now open the window as far as the automatic shall do it later Then press the key in order to access the next setting step ...

Page 24: ...ymore If the complete scope of functions must be guaranteed in case of power fail an emergency power generator with an according switch over from mains operation to emergency operation must be installed Saved settings in the programme of the control also retain in case of power fail After the return of voltage the control is in automatic mode If the radio connection between operating unit and weat...

Page 25: ...ises that there is rain In addition a closing time must be taken into account for electrically operated windows or sliding roofs Any items that are sensitive to moisture should therefore not be placed in areas where they might be damaged by penetrating moisture Please also consider that for example in case of power failure and incipient rain the windows are no longer automatically closed if no eme...

Page 26: ...ter unpacking the control check immediately for any mechanical damages In case of transport damage this must immediately notified to the supplier If damaged the control system must not be put into operation If it must be assumed that safe operation of the control or of the connected drives is no longer guaranteed the conservatory control must be put out of operation and be secured against accident...

Page 27: ... for example by trees Leave at least 60 cm of free space beneath the weather station in order to enable a correct wind measurement and in order to avoid that the weather station is snowed in if there is heavy snowfall The weather station must be mounted to a vertical wall or pylon and horizontally in transverse direction Attaching the mount The weather station includes a combined wand pole mount O...

Page 28: ...n articulated arm for flexible wall pole or beam mounting of the weather station Examples for the application of the hinge arm mounting Ex 1 With the hinge arm mounting the weather station projects from beneath the roof Sun wind and precipitation can be measured unhindered by the sensors Ex 2 Pole mounting with mounting brackets ...

Page 29: ...er station with rain sensor is engaged at the lower rim to the right and to the left see fig Remove the cover from the weather station Be careful not to break away the cable connection between the circuit board in the bottom part and the rain sensor in the cover ...

Page 30: ...echanisms may be connected in parallel In case of the parallel connection of motors please observe whether a group control relay is specified by the motor manufacturer Group control relays may be provided by Elsner Elektronik or the motor manufacturer If motors are connected in parallel which are not suited for this purpose both motor and control system are damaged Motors with a rated input of mor...

Page 31: ...ce of the engagement Details for the installation of the weather station Do not open the weather station if water rain might ingress Even some drops might damage the electronic system Observe the correct installation Wrong installation might destroy the weather station and the control electronics Please take care not to damage the temperature sensor small circuit board at the bottom part of the ho...

Page 32: ... of radio control systems is limited by the legal regulations for radio installations and by structural conditions if the radio signal must permeate through walls and ceilings In order not to affect the quality of reception a minimum distance of 30 cm between the radio transmitters should be adhered to Both operating unit and weather station should therefore be assembled in adequate distance to ot...

Page 33: ...onnection between weather station and operating unit is not taught in Press key for 3 seconds until the following display appears Press again for 3 seconds until the display for the teaching in of the radio connection appears Now you are in basic settings Proceed as described in the basic settings chapter 1 Radio connection to weather station p 16 ...

Page 34: ...ter Display of lightness and wind speed The lower value indicates the speed in meters per second m sec The sensor pipe is on the front side at the bottom part of the weather station If you blow in there the value in the display changes Note During the first approx 90 seconds after the return of voltage at the weather station the wind value is not displayed correctly e g after a power fail or in ca...

Page 35: ...ill be stored for approx 10 years Batteries are not necessary for this purpose For safety reasons the weather station should be disconnected from the mains current e g deactivate remove fuse if you want to accomplish maintenance and cleaning works Operating unit Clean the display with a wet cloth if necessary Insert batteries operating unit The battery compartment is inside the housing Open the op...

Page 36: ...r messages Despite the values for temperature lightness or wind speed the display may indicate error messages in the meteorological data display Error Battery is displayed no other symbols or values Manual operation is possible Cause Batteries in the operating unit are empty and must be changed Attention The function of the operating unit may not be guaranteed anymore Action Change batteries as de...

Page 37: ...connection between weather station and operating unit is described in chapter 1 Radio connection to weather station Error instead of outdoor temperature or instead of indoor temperature Cause The outdoor temperature sensor of the weather station or the indoor temperature in the operating unit is defect Action The error may only be corrected by a qualified person for electronics Therefore please co...

Page 38: ...means 1 2 etc Quit the service data display by another short pressing of Factory settings The following presetting for the automatic is stored when the Arexa control system is delivered Opening from indoor temperature 25 C Blocking until outdoor temperature 5 C Wind alarm beginning with 4 m sec Rain alarm activated Abbreviations kLux Kilolux 1000 Lux unit of light intensity m s Metres per second u...

Page 39: ...of operating unit Approx W 103 mm H 98 mm D 28 mm Weather station Operating voltage 230 V AC Ambient temperature 30 C to 60 C Dimensions of weather station Approx W 96 mm H 77 mm D 118 mm Output Withstands max 1000 W protected with a microfuse T 6 3 A Heater for rain sensor Approx 1 2 Watt Measurement range of temperature sensor 40 C to 80 C Resolution of temperature sensor 0 6 C Measurement range...

Page 40: ...39 Connection diagram for weather station The operating unit is battery powered The communication between operating unit and weather station is accomplished by radio ...

Page 41: ...40 View of rear side and drill hole plan for the weather station All values are in mm deviations due to technical reasons are possible ...

Page 42: ...41 View of rear side and drill hole plan for the operating unit All values are in mm deviations due to technical reasons are possible ...

Page 43: ...42 Connection samples for several drive mechanisms as group ...

Page 44: ...43 Personal setting data of the automatic Opening if indoor temperature exceeds C Outdoor temperature block below C Wind alarm from m sec Rain alarm Yes No ...

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