Somfy Eolis WireFree io - Weather Station Installation Guide

This guide describes how to install, commission and operate this product.

Introduction

The Eolis WireFree™ io is a wireless wind sensor equipped with io-homecontrol^® radio technology.

Connected directly to io-homecontrol^® motors for terrace awnings, vertical blinds, or outdoor venetian blinds, the Eolis WireFree™ io allows the automatic raising of these applications to be controlled when the wind blows above a certain preset threshold.

The wind sensitivity threshold is preset by default, but it can be adjusted on the sensor, according to requirements and actual climatic conditions.

Safety

Safety and responsibility

Before installing and using this product, please read this guide carefully.

This Somfy product must be installed by a professional motorisation and home automation installer, for whom this guide is intended.

Moreover, the installer must comply with current standards and legislation in the country in which the product is being installed, and inform his customers of the operating and maintenance conditions for the product.

Any use outside the sphere of application specified by Somfy is forbidden. This invalidates the warranty and discharges Somfy of all liability, as does any failure to comply with the instructions given herein.

Never begin installing without first checking the compatibility of this product with the associated equipment and accessories.

Specific safety advice

Figure A

To avoid damage to the Eolis WireFree™ io:

1. Avoid impacts!
2. Do not drop it!
3. Do not submerge it.
4. Do not use abrasive products or solvents to clean the product.
5. Do clean it using a water spray or high pressure cleaning methods.

Ensure that the sensor is kept clean and regularly check it is operating correctly.

This sensor does not protect the awnings in the event of strong gusts of wind. If there is a risk of this kind of weather, ensure that the awnings remain closed.

Contents

Figure B

The Eolis WireFree™ io in detail

Figure C

6. Wall bracket
7. Cups
8. Orange/green indicator light
9. Programming button (PROG.)
10. Threshold display screen
11. Threshold setting keys: + and -

Commissioning

Installing the batteries

Figure D

Never use rechargeable batteries.

1. Open the Eolis WireFree™ io by lifting the cover as indicated by the arrow.
2. Fit the 2 batteries provided, making sure they are correctly positioned according to the polarity.
   • The sensor indicator light will be green if the battery level is correct.
3. Leave the sensor open to continue commissioning.

Pairing the Eolis WireFree™ io with an io receiver or motor

Figure E

The motor must already be set and paired to a local io-homecontrol^® control point.

• Press the PROG button on the Somfy io local control point for 2 seconds, until the application performs an up and down movement.
• Briefly press the PROG button of the Eolis WireFree™ io: the application performs another up and down movement, and the sensor is paired.

To pair several motors or receivers with the sensor, repeat this procedure.

To pair using an io-homecontrol^® control point from a partner brand or a bi-directional Somfy io control point, please refer to the relevant guide.

Adjusting the wind sensitivity threshold on the Eolis WireFree™ io

Figure F

• Open the Eolis WireFree™ io and press one of the threshold setting buttons (+ or -):
  • The preset threshold is displayed and the paired applications perform an up and down movement.
    If the screen shows « - «, see the section «Resetting the wind sensitivity thresholds of the Eolis WireFree™ io».
• Adjust the threshold using the setting keys (+ or -):
  Towards -: the wind must blow less hard, towards +: the wind must blow harder to trigger the protection.
  • The screen will display the new threshold.
    There are 9 thresholds (from 1 to 9) that increase the sensitivity to wind speed from approximately 10 to 65 km/h.

Checking the pairing

Figure G

During setting, when the display of the threshold is still lit:

• Put the applications for the motors and/or receivers to which the sensor is paired in the middle position, if necessary.
• Turn the cups by hand to simulate the wind blowing:
  • The threshold display light goes out and all these applications are raised to the upper end limit (regardless of the force exerted or the threshold set).
    This allows a check to ensure the wind command has been sent to the motor(s) and/ or receiver(s).

Installation

Recommendations

Figure H

Choose a location with maximum wind detection and which is not obstructed by obstacles.

The sensor must always be installed so that it is horizontal, the cups facing downwards.

Fixing the Eolis WireFree™ io wall bracket

Figure I

1. Unclip the trim piece from the wall bracket.
2. Drill two holes (6 mm in diameter) one above the other and approximately 66 mm apart.
3. Fix the wall bracket with the two screws supplied by placing the hole flat down towards the bottom.
4. Refit the trim piece on the wall bracket, positioning the Somfy logo so it is visible on the bottom and press the trim piece until its «clicks» correctly into place.

Fitting and mounting the sensor

Figure J

• Assemble the sensor cover:
  • Insert the mounting tabs into their slots (on the narrower side).
  • Bring the 2 parts of the sensor together (opposite side) squeezing until it clicks into place.
• Clip the sensor fork onto wall bracket bar, the cups facing downwards, and push it until it clicks.
• Tilt the sensor in its bracket so that it is horizontal.
• Retighten the screw located in the wall bracket bar in order to lock the tilting of the sensor.

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Documents / Resources

References

• Solutions domotiques pour une maison connectée

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