TablE of coNTENTs WElcomE ..................2 Who are Somfy? Assistance safETy iNsTrucTioNs ..............2 ProducT dEscriPTioN ..............3 Composition of the kit Maximum weight and dimensions of the gate Motor dimensions General view of the installation Technical specifications PrElimiNary oPEraTioNs ............6 Pre-installation checks...
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300 kit Set of photoelectric cells Somfy declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity is available at www.somfy. com/ce. Product can be used in the European Union and Switzerland.
ambient light detector Light sensor The motor's electronic unit is fitted with an ambient light detector which detects whether or not the cover is fitted. This means that settings mode is only available when the cover is removed. If the cover is fitted, the motor is in standby mode.
general view of the installation Technical data Supply voltage ~ 230 V/Solar Motor type 24 Vdc Motor output 150 W Max. power consumed 600 W (with area lighting) Standby consumption 4.5 W Average frequency of movements per day 20 cycles/day 3 m in 16 seconds, excluding slow zone Opening speed* (20 cm)
PrElimiNary oPEraTioNs Pre-installation checks ► checking your gate Your gate must be in good condition: ensure that its structure is suitable for automatic control and that it conforms to the relevant standards. Your gate must remain horizontal throughout its travel, and must open and close manually with ease.
It is recommended that you fit a lightning conductor (max. residual voltage 2 kV). ► The cells (as an option in the freevia 280 pack) The cells are essential for operation in automatic mode and for opening in public areas.
1. PrEPariNg ThE basE steps • Positioning the motor • Fitting the end stops • Base ► Positioning the motor horizontal position Ensure that the motor is always positioned in the field of the gate when opening and closing. vertical position Ensure that the motor is raised off the ground slightly (over 20 mm).
2. mouNTiNg steps • Fitting the lag screws • Mounting the motor • Fitting the rack • Mechanical adjustment ► fitting the lag screws [1]. Position the installation template (18) on the ground and drill 4 holes using a drill bit (Ø 12 mm) suitable for the type of ground.
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► fitting the rack [1]. Check that the motor is unlocked that handle is in position [2]. Use the pencil provided (20) mark position of the rack. With hand, hold pencil notches provided on the motor. With the other hand, slide the gate to trace the height of the rack mounting.
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► mechanical adjustment Check that: • the motor is level, • the gate runs correctly: the gate should run smoothly along the entire length of its travel. • the pinion is correctly driven along the entire length of travel of the gate. •...
3. ElEcTrical coNNEcTioNs steps • Motor connection • Connection to the electrical power supply • Connection to a solar power supply • Safety device connection ► motor connection The motor and the electronic unit must always be connected before the electronic unit is connected to the mains.
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► safety device connection cells (sold as an option in the freevia 280 pack) See pages 22 and 23 The cells must be installed and connected before beginning to commission the motor. orange light (sold as an option in the freevia 280 pack) See pages 25...
4. Quick commissioNiNg steps • Presenting the remote control • Affixing the label to the electronic unit • Switching the installation on • Programming the gate travel ► Presenting the remote controls The remote controls supplied in the kit (Keytis NS 2 RTS) are already memorised.
5. fiTTiNg ThE covEr Check that the motor is locked. [1]. Place the cover on the motor bracket (base). [2]. Fit the gasket (6) to ensure that the motor is sealed and fit the cover screw (5). [3]. Screw on the cover using the key provided (7). your moTor is rEady To oPEraTE.
oPEraTioN operation in sequential mode Successive presses of the same control button will lead to the following movements of the motor: open, stop, close, stop, open etc. ► complete opening open the gate completely by pressing button 1. stop the gate when moving by pressing button 1 again.
(see description and wiring information on pages 22 and 23). Somfy recommends the installation of an orange light (see description and wiring information on pages 25 and 26) and area lighting (see wiring on page 26).
operation of the 3 button remote controls or control points The gate is opened by The gate is stopped The gate is closed by pressing the up button by pressing the central pressing the down button button Note: Three button remote controls or control points cannot be used to open the gate for pedestrian access.
advaNcEd ParamETEr sETTiNg Note: The motor parameter setting cannot be carried out when the gate is moving. Changes to the parameters will be taken into account after the first time the gate is opened. selection of the buttons of your 2 or 4 button remote controls Possible combinations for fully open / You can memorise any button on your...
activating pedestrian opening Pedestrian opening can be activated on the button of a memorised 2 or 4 button remote control (see "Selecting the buttons of your remote control" page 19). [1]. Place the memorised remote control on the target. <0,5s [2].
accEssoriEs cable cross section by type of accessory...
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cells -----------------------ref. 2400939 --------------------------- The cells are used to stop and reverse the closing movement of the gate when an obstacle is detected (cells blocked). Note: If the gate is closed and the cells are blocked, the gate will not open. A set of cells comprises: •...
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1 2 3 5 1 2 3 5 1 2 1 2 3 5 yellow label (bus) 3 4 3 4 X X To check the cell alignment, the transmitter cell cover must be fitted but not the receiver cell cover. Check the correct alignment of the cells: - If the receiver cell indicator does...
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► cell recognition by the motor electronics in sequential mode [1]. Place a memorised 2 or 4 button remote control on the target. Press button 1 on the remote control until the AUTO CLOSING indicator flashes. Note: Once step 1 has been carried out, you can carry out the following steps remotely (without placing the remote control on the target).
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orange light -------------ref. 2400596 ---------------------- The orange light warns that the motor is about to operate. It starts to flash 2 seconds before the gate begins to move. ► installing the orange light There are two ways of installing the orange light (see fig.
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► Wiring the orange light Connect the orange light to terminals 7 and 8 (orange "FLASH" label) on the electronic unit. area lighting ----------------------------------------------------- This accessory is not compatible with solar power. Connect the area lighting to terminals 13 and 14 (white "LIGHT"...
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► Battery wiring and fitting Connect the battery to the terminal provided this purpose (grey "BATT" label) on the electronic unit. key lock ------------------ref. 2400597 ------------------ This accessory is not compatible with solar power. Connect the key lock to terminals 3 and 4 (yellow "BUS"...
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digicode ------------------ref. 2400581 -------------------- This accessory is not compatible with solar power. – H P2 M P1 T3 C3 R3 T2 C2 R2 T1 C1 R1 V Connect: • T1 and C1 of the digicode to terminals 3 and 4 (yellow "BUS" label) on the electronic unit •...
solar PoWEr Never connect your motor to a 230 V feed when it is connected to a solar feed, you may damage the motor's electronic unit. When the motor is running on the solar feed: - only the remote controls and radio control points can be used to control the gate (wired controls are deactivated), - the wired safety accessories (photoelectric cells, orange light) remain active.
TroublEshooTiNg guidE Power the installation off during cleaning operations or other maintenance operations. diagNosTics rEPairs The motor does not The remote control - Check the remote control battery (see range is reduced "Changing the remote control battery", respond to commands next page).
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► assistance If the fault remains or for any other problem or enquiry relating to your motors, contact one of our Somfy Hotline advisors on 0113 391 30 30. ► replacing the remote control battery The service life of the battery is generally 2 years.
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► clear the settings The cleared settings are: the gate travel and automatic closing of the gate. When to clear the settings? After programming the gate's travel, if you are modifying the motors' wiring. In case of spurious obstacle detection because of normal wear on the gate. [1].
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► clear the memorised settings and remote controls The cleared settings are: the gate travel and automatic closing of the gate and all the memorised remote controls or radio control points. [1]. Place a memorised 2 or 4 button remote control on the target. Press button 1 on the remote control until the AUTO CLOSING indicator flashes.
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Somfy SAS dans un souci constant d’évolution et d’amélioration peut modifier le produit sans préavis. Photos non contractuelles. Somfy SAS in a constant concern of evolution and improvement may modify the product without prior notice. Non contractual pictures. Somfy SAS, capital 20.000.000 Euros, RCS Annecy 303.970.230 01/2011...
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