Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface V2
Item #: 1871168
Overview
The Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface V2 for SDN and animeo® IP provides communication and control between Building Management Systems and Somfy Digital Network™ (SDN) motorized shading systems. This interface can be used as a stand-alone installation or as part of an animeo® IP system. It communicates with the building management system via IP or serial to send and receive signals.
Somfy Connect™ Range Overview
The Somfy Connect™ product line expands the functionality of Somfy motorization systems, providing a communication gateway for Somfy motorization systems to easily integrate with third-party control systems in both residential and commercial projects.
Features Summary
- System Control
- Stand-alone SDN - control individual or motor groups
- Position (%) – feedback from motors only
- Position (absolute) – feedback from motors only
- Intermediate position
- Up, Stop, and Down control
- animeo® IP - control individual or motor groups, sensors, and virtual keypads
- Position (%) - feedback from motors and virtual keypads
- Up, Stop, and Down control/commands
- Priority control
- Sensor data - provides feedback to BMS system
- Supports up to 4500 device objects
- Embedded BACnet Explorer Tool
- Integration Capabilities
- BACnet IP
- BACnet MS/TP
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Modbus RTU
- Metasys N2 by JCI
- Programmable through user-friendly interface
- Auto discovery for animeo® IP
- DIN rail mount
What's in the Box
- Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface V2
- 24V DC 1.66A Wall Mount Power Supply (Cat. No. 1822209)
- 3" DIN-rail
- Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface V2 Quick Guide
Technical Specifications
- Input: 9-30V DC or 24V AC
- Power Consumption: 24V AC 0.125A
- Max Power: 3 Watts (9-30V DC, 0.25A @ 12V DC)
- Dimensions: 4" L x 1.1" W x 2.7" H (10.16cm x 2.8cm x 6.8cm)
- Operating Temperature Range: -4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
- Relative Humidity: 10-95% RH, non-condensing
- Shipping Weight: 1 Lb.
- Approvals:
- CE and FCC class B & C part 15
- UL 62368-1
- WEEE compliant
- IC Canada
- RoHS3 compliant
- DNP 3.0 conformance tested
- REACH compliant
Connections and Indicators
The diagrams illustrate connections for the Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface. Follow all SDN wiring standards for distance limitations.
Wiring (R2) - Third-Party BMS
| Pin Label | Pin Assignment |
|---|---|
| RS485 + | + |
| RS485 - | - |
| RS485 GND | G |
Wiring (R1) - SDN Bus
| Pin Label | Pin Assignment |
|---|---|
| RS485 + | TX + |
| RS485 - | RX - |
| RS485 GND | G |
LED Behavior (Ethernet - ETH)
| LABEL | COLOR | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| PWR | Green (solid) | Powered |
| ETH | Green (slow flash) | Interface is in operation |
| ETH | Green (solid) | If system error exists |
LED Behavior (R1/R2)
| LABEL | COLOR | FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| TX1 or TX2 | Green (flash) | Sent communication |
| RX1 or RX2 | Orange (flash) | Receiving communication (inactive if port is not used) |
Power to BMS Interface
| BMS Interface Pin Label | Pin Assignment |
|---|---|
| Power In (+) | V+ |
| Power In (-) | V- |
| Frame Ground | FRAME GND |
Note: 3-pin screw terminal connectors included.
Dimensions
The device has the following dimensions: 4" L x 1.1" W x 2.7" H (10.16cm x 2.8cm x 6.8cm).
Diagrams show front, side, and rear views of the interface, including connection ports and indicators.
Best Wiring Practices
The diagrams below are meant for illustrative purposes to show the connections from product to product. This device could be used in other configurations than these examples. For specification information on individual products, see related product information. Follow all SDN wiring standards for distance limitations.
- animeo® IP: Network connection to Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface
- Stand-alone SDN: Wired connection from BMS Interface to any SDN device port or the data port of the Bus Power Supply
- BMS Interface connects to the Building Management System via IP or Serial connection
- For specification information on individual products see related product information
animeo® IP Configuration Example
This diagram shows an animeo® IP system setup including a Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface, Controller, Bus Distribution, Sensors, User Interfaces, and Motors, along with integration points like Wi-Fi to LAN converters.
Stand-alone SDN Configuration Example
This diagram illustrates a stand-alone SDN setup featuring a Somfy Connect™ BMS Interface, Bus Power Supply, Motors, and User Interfaces, also showing integration points.
