AUTOMATE Pulse PRO Control4 Smart Home Hub User Guide

Confirm that shades have been detected by looking at the
Detected Drivers property.
For each shade added by the Automate Pulse Hub, add an Automate
Pulse Shade driver to the project.

Bind the Automate Pulse Shade drivers to the Automate Pulse
Hub.
Set the ‘Shade Movement Type’ to ‘Move’ or ‘Rotate’ to
determine control.

Run the ‘Calibrate’ action on the shade for accurate travel
times and ramp rates display.
Refresh Navigators.

Note: Grayed out sections are part of the hub
driver installation.

Drive Installation:

Search for the driver via ‘Automate Pulse PRO Hub’ in the right
window panel and double click to add.

Enter the IP address of the Automate Pulse PRO Hub.
The properties of the driver and discovered shade (5WE).

Connect to the shade (5WE) to an ‘Automate Motor’
endpoint.
Documentation is available on Composer Pro.

Drive for the Motor Properties:

Property Auto Update: Enables or disables
real-time updates of the driver from annex4.
Driver Version: The current version of the
driver.

Server Version: The server version of the
driver.
Debug Mode: Reports information to the log and
Lua output window.

Shade Movement Type Properties:

Shade Movement Type: ‘Move’ to control shade
movement, ‘Rotate’ to control motor rotation.
Shade Address: The address of the shade.

Shade Type: The motor type operating the
shade.
Shade Speed: The speed in rotations per
minute.

Reverse Operation: Reverse the UI level
displayed.
Open Travel Time: The time it takes for the
shade to go from closed to opened in milliseconds.

Close Travel Time: The time it takes for the
shade to go from opened to closed in milliseconds.
Current Motor Level: The current level of the
motor.
Current UI Level: The current level that
Control4 is displaying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What Control4 version is required for Automate Pulse Pro
integration?

A: A minimum Control4 version 2.9.0 is required for Automate
Pulse Pro integration.

Q: How do I bind Automate Pulse Shade drivers to the Automate
Pulse Hub?

A: To bind Automate Pulse Shade drivers to the Automate Pulse
Hub, follow these steps:

Add an Automate Pulse Shade driver for each shade added by the
Automate Pulse Hub.
Navigate to the Connections section in your project and select
the Network tab.
In the Detected Drivers property, confirm that shades have been
detected.
Select each shade and bind it to the Automate Pulse Hub.

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QUICK START GUIDE AutomateTM Control4
INTEGRATION SUPPORT

AUTOMATE PULSE PRO OVERVIEW
Elevate your Automate experience by seamlessly integrating Automate motorized shades with CONTROL4 Smart Home systems. The Automate Pulse PRO Hub offers a powerful integration with discrete shade control and two-way communication, providing real-time updates on shade position and battery levels. Featuring both Ethernet (CAT 5) and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, the Pulse PRO Hub ensures smooth home automation integration through an easy-to-access RJ45 port located on the back of the hub. Each hub supports up to 30 shades, making it a versatile solution for any home automation setup.

OVERVIEW: Control4 Version Required 2.9.0 minimum

Developer

annex4

Initial Release Date

5/28/2019

Last Modified Date

1/24/2025

Support Email

ustechsupport@rolleaseacmeda.com

Note: For support of real time updates the annex4 Link driver is required. You can find the driver at: https://annex4.link/drivers/link

HARDWARE INSTALLATION:

· Install all shades/blinds/motors at desired locations · Connect the Hub to the Automate Pulse app · Connect all shades/blinds/motors to the Automate Pulse app

DRIVE INSTALLATION:

1. Place the “Automate Pulse PRO Hub” driver into the project. 2. Navigate to the Connections section and select the Network tab. 3. Enter the IP address of the Automate Pulse PRO Hub. 4. Confirm that shades have been detected by looking at the Detected Drivers property. 5. For each shade that the “Automate Pulse Hub” has added to the connections add an “Automate Pulse Shade” driver to the
project. 6. Bind the “Automate Pulse Shade” drivers to the “Automate Pulse Hub”.
a) Once the connection has been bound the driver will automatically populate shade properties. 7. Set the `Shade Movement Type’ to `Move’ or `Rotate’ to determine what the driver should control.
a) `Move’ will control basic shade movement. b) `Rotate’ will control the motor rotation. 8. Run the `Calibrate’ action on the shade, this will prepare the driver to calculate the travel times of the shades. By doing this the driver will accurately display ramp rates for a better user experience. 9. Refresh Navigators.

NOTE: Grayed out sections are part of the hub driver installation.

STEP 1: Search the driver via `Automate Pulse PRO Hub’ in the right window panel. Double click to add to a STEP 2: Enter the IP address of the Automate Pulse PRO Hub.

STEP 3: The properties of the driver and discovered shade (5WE). STEP 4: Connect to the shade (5WE) to an `Automate Motor’ endpoint.

STEP 5: Documentation available on the Composer Pro.

This driver is an Interface Controller for the Rollease Acmeda Automate Pulse PRO Hub. It allows IP control over Rollease shades from CONTROL4.

DRIVE FOR THE MOTOR:

SUPPORTED FEATURES: · Drag and drop installation · Easy calibration of shade travel time · Control of motor rotation and shade movement

PROPERTIES:

Property Auto Update
Driver Version Server Version
Debug Mode

Description Enables or disables real time updates of the driver from annex4 For support of this property the annex4 Link driver is required
The current version of the driver

The server version of the driver

For support of this property the annex4 Link driver is required

Reports information to the log and Lua output window

Modes

Debug

Reports the data being moved around

Trace

Reports the flow of the driver

Info

Reports basic pieces of information

Warning

Reports any small issues that arise

Error

Reports any large issues that arise

Fatal

Reports issues that cause the driver to fail

Shade Movement Type Shade Address Shade Type Shade Speed Reverse Operation Open Travel Time Close Travel Time Current Motor Level
Current UI Level

`Move’ to control shade movement `Rotate’ to control motor rotation The address of the shade
The motor type operating the shade The speed in rotations per minute Reverse the UI level displayed
The time it takes for the shade to go from closed to opened in milliseconds The time it takes for the shade to go from opened to closed in milliseconds The current level of the motor, this is the opposite of what is shown in Control4. A motor level of 30 is displayed as 70 in Control4. The current level that Control4 is displaying

ACTIONS: Action Name Stop Jog Open Close Calibrate Identify
Get Shade Info Update Now

Description Stops the shade Jogs the shade open Opens the shade Closes the shade Create bindings for paired shades on the serial connection Moves all other shades to `Open’ and sets this shade to `50′ This allows a dealer to quickly identify a shade Forces the driver to retrieve the shade information to update properties Updates the driver to the latest version

CONNETIONS: Control Name Automate Pulse Hub
Open Button Link Close Button Link Toggle Button Link Stop Button Link

Connection Type AUTOMATE_SHADE
BUTTON_LINK BUTTON_LINK BUTTON_LINK BUTTON_LINK

Description The communication binding that lets the shade relay commands to the hub driver Click to open, push to start opening, release to stop Click to close, push to start closing, release to stop Click to toggle, push to start the toggle, release to stop Click to stop

FOR THE HUB:
SUPPORTED FEATURES:

· Simple installation of the hub driver by connecting the network connection; · Automatically calculates the travel time of the motors accurate to within 50ms;

PROPERTIES: Property
Auto Update
Driver Version Server Version
Debug Mode

Description Enables or disables real time updates of the driver For support of this property the annex4 Link driver is required
The current version of the driver

The server version of the driver. For support of this property the annex4 Link driver is required.

Reports information to the log and Lua output window

Debug Trace Info Warning Error Fatal

Modes Reports the data being moved around Reports the flow of the driver Reports important pieces of information Reports any small issues that arise Reports any large issues that arise Reports issues that cause the driver to fail

Serial Number MAC Address Detected Shades Terminal

The serial number of the hub The mac address of the hub Lists the addresses of all shades discovered on the hub Allows the dealer to manually send commands to the automate hub.
Commands should be formatted with a starting “!” and an ending “;”
Responses will show in the property shortly after the command is sent

ACTIONS: Action Name Retrieve Shades Clear Shades
Close All Open All Calibrate All
Update Now

Description Create bindings for paired shades on the serial connection Clear the bindings created for shades on the serial connection Closes all shades Opens all shades Informs each motor endpoint to calibrate its motor travel times Updates the driver to the latest version

CONNETIONS:

Control Name

Connection Type Description

<Room>:<Shade>:<Address> AUTOMATE_SHADE The communication binding for a shade endpoint driver

Link Reveal

LINK_REVEAL

This connection is used for annex4’s notification and display type devices. By using this binding, you can get notifications on display type devices with minimal programming.

COMMOMS MISTAKES: 1. Entering the wrong IP address in the “IP Address” configuration line.
· If you’re failing to discover devices double check this! CONTROL4 SYSTEM CONNETION:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. No Pulse PRO Hub detected. A. Make sure that your Automate Pulse PRO is connected to the correct network and get an IP Address available and still communicating with the network using the Automate Shades App. Q. Shade limits are not set properly. A. Calibrate shade limits with your Rollease Acmeda remote before setting the appropriate open and close time within CONTROL4 SYSTEM. Q. Shade is not moving at all. A. Make sure the selected Pulse PRO Hub is the correct Pulse PRO Hub for the shade to be controlled. Confirm the correct bindings are set in the CONTROL4 System connections tab between the Pulse PRO Hub and Shade drivers. Q. I have multiple Pulse PRO Hub’s, what do I do? A. Load two Automate Pulse PRO Hub drivers. After selecting “Retrieve Hubs” located in the driver actions tab, you will see different Automate Pulse PRO Hubs – select the desired one. Q. I don’t see any shade bindings in the Pulse PRO Hub driver? A. Select “Retrieve Shades” located in the driver actions tab. Q. How do I scan for available Automate Pulse PRO Hubs? A. Once the Automate Pulse PRO Hub is properly connected via the Ethernet cable or Wireless network, navigate to the Automate Pulse Hub Properties page within Composer. Select “Retrieve Hubs” located in the driver actions tab. Q. We get unexpected responses from the CONTROL4 system, or “?” symbols A. Ensure that all connections using the ethernet port or Wi-Fi are working properly. The missed connection has been known to yield unwanted or unexpected results.
SUPPORT RESOUCES: For further assistance, contact your retailer, visit our website at www.rolleaseacmeda.com.

Documents / Resources

AUTOMATE Pulse PRO Control4 Smart Home Hub [pdf] User Guide
Pulse PRO Control4 Smart Home Hub, Control4 Smart Home Hub, Smart Home Hub, Hub

References

User Manual

AUTOMATE Pulse PRO Control4 Smart Home Hub User Guide

Pulse PRO Control4 Smart Home Hub

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions

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