AUTOMATE Pulse PRO Elan Hub User Guide

The hub must be installed and configured with the Automate Pulse
application before starting the installation of the ELAN driver.
Configure all shades with the Automate Pulse application first.
Follow the application’s instructions for adding shades to your
hub.

Driver Configuration:

Download the .EDRVC file associated with the document if not
already available.
Place the .EDRVC file in a recommended location like
User\DocumentsElanDrivers.

In the g! Configurators, navigate to Lighting Interfaces under
Lighting.
Select the .EDRVC file, choose Rollease Acmeda Automate v2, and
confirm.

The driver will now be visible under Lighting Interfaces.

Installation Process:

Select the Interface Type (Dimmer, Shade, or Both) in Elan for
controlling shades.

Enter the IP address of the Automate Pulse PRO Hub in the
designated field.
Click Discover Devices to find all shades on the hub.

Your shades should now be created under the lighting
interface.
[Optional] To control shade rotation, add a Louvre device
following specific steps.

Bind devices to user interface components in custom pages.

Configuration Details:

The table provides settings used in Configurator including
Device Name, System #, Status Color Coding, Driver Version,
Installed Device Type, and more.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the driver does not appear under
Lighting Interfaces after configuration?

A: Ensure that the .EDRVC file is correctly placed and selected
in the g! Configurators. If issues persist, contact support for
further assistance.

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QUICK START GUIDE AutomateTM Elan
INTEGRATION SUPPORT
AUTOMATE PULSE PRO OVERVIEW
Elevate your Automate experience by seamlessly integrating Automate motorized shades into ELAN Smart Home control systems. The Automate Pulse PRO 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 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: Manufacturer: Model Number(s): Core Module Version: Driver Developer: Document Revision Date:

Rollease Acmeda Automate Pulse PRO 8.3 annex4 1/24/2025

OVERVIEW & SUPPORTED FEATURES This driver is a Lighting Interface Controller for the Rollease Acmeda Automate Pulse PRO. It allows IP control over Rollease shades from ELAN. THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY THIS DRIVER: · Dimmer, Shade, and Louvre lighting devices. · Realtime feedback of shade positions updated to ELAN Core. · Open, and Ramp Up commands. · Close, and Ramp Down commands. · Stop to halt the movement of rotation or positioning. · Rotation accurate to 1.8% increments. · Position accurate to 1% increments.

Any feature not specifically noted as supported should be assumed to be unsupported.
AUTOMATE PULSE PRO HUB CONFIGURATION The hub will need to be installed and configured with the Automate Pulse application. All shades should be configured with the Automate Pulse application before starting the installation of the ELAN driver. Please refer to the Automate Pulse application for step by step instructions on how to add shades to your hub.
CONFIGURATION As with all third-party drivers these do not reside in the typical listing of drivers from ELAN. To add this driver to an ELAN system:
1. Download the. EDRVC file associated with this document if you do not already have it. 2. Place the. EDRVC file in a location on your computer.
a. We recommend User<User>DocumentsElanDrivers. 3. In the g! Configurators navigate to the Lighting Interfaces item under Lighting.
4. Navigate to the location you saved the. EDRVC file to and select it. 5. Select “Rollease Acmeda Automate v2” from the list and click “OK”. 6. A prompt will appear saying there will be no support from ELAN, click “OK”. 7. The driver should now be visible under the Lighting Interfaces header.
INSTALATION PROCESS It is recommended that you follow the below installation process in order to proper functionality with the driver.
1. Select the Interface Type you want to use in Elan to control the shades. a. You can do this by setting the configuration option “Interface Type” to “Dimmer”, “Shade”, or “Both”.
2. Enter the IP address of the Automate Pulse PRO Hub in the “IP Address” field. 3. Click “Discover Devices” at the bottom of the lighting interface window.
a. Please wait a few seconds for the driver to find all the shades on the hub. 4. At this point your shades should be created under the lighting interface. 5. [Optional] If you want to control the rotation of the shade you can add a Louvre device
a. Select Lighting Devices (None) or any of the shades that have been created. b. Select “Add New Device”. c. Select “Louvre Tilt”. d. Enter the Address of the shade in the “Shade Address” configuration line of the new device. e. Enter “LOUVRE” (without quotes) into the Device Type field. 6. Bind the devices to user interface components in the custom pages.

STEP 1 STEP 3

STEP 2 STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

CONFIGURATION DETAILS

The following table provides settings used in Configurator. In the table below:

o “<User Defined>”, etc.

Type in the desired name for the item.

o “<Auto Detect>”, etc.

The system will auto detect this variable.

o “<System>”, etc.

The setting has been automatically set by the system.

o “<Select>”

A dropdown with a list of options.

Devices

Variable Name

Lighting Interface Name

System #

Status Color Coding Status

Driver Version Driver Vendor Installed Device Type Shades Debug Mode

Interface Type

IP Address Port

Setting

Comments

<User Defined> Default “Rollease Acmeda Automate v2”

Defined by the system to identify the device

Enabled or Disabled

The state of the driver, where green is good and red means there was an installation problem.

The version of the driver

Annex4

The date and time the driver was installed

The label identifying what type of device the driver is

The listing of shades discovered by the driver

Select the verbosity of the entries that should appear in the Driver Log

Select the type of devices that will be created when discovery occurs

<User Defined> The IP address of the Pulse PRO Hub

<User Defined> Defaults to 1487, this should not be changed unless the Hub itself has changed its IP address

Light Device

Name

<User Defined> The name of the device

Location

The location of the device in the project

System #

Defined by the system to identify the device

Device Type

The type of device

Hide Device from Scheduler <Select>

Shade Address

<User Defined> The address of the shade to control

Type

<User Defined> SHADE, DIMMER, or LOUVER.

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

ELAN CONTROL SYSTEM CONNECTION:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. No Pulse PRO detected. A. Make sure that your Automate Pulse PRO is assigned 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 ELAN 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 ELAN System connections tab between the Pulse PRO Hub and Shade drivers. Q. I have multiple Pulse PRO’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? A. Once the Automate Pulse PRO Hub is properly connected via the Ethernet cable or Wireless network, navigate to the Automate Pulse PRO Hub Properties page within Composer. Select “Retrieve Hubs” located in the driver actions tab. Q. We get unexpected responses from the ELAN 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 Elan Hub [pdf] User Guide
Pulse PRO Elan Hub, Elan Hub, Hub

References

User Manual

AUTOMATE Pulse PRO Elan Hub User Guide

Pulse PRO Elan Hub

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions

Hub Configuration: