Automate Versa Drapery Motor: Motor Programming Instructions

Introduction

The AUTOMATE™ | ARC™ Versa Drapery motor is compatible with popular drapery track systems for easy incorporation of curtains into the ARC motorized platform. The Soft Touch feature enables manual operation when needed.

The AUTOMATE Versa Drapery motor now offers the option to power the motor with a battery or continuous AC.

Key Features

• Electronic Torque sensing "Auto-set" Limits
• 433 MHz Bi-Directional RF Communication
• Leveling Control
• Inverted or Standard Mount
• Favorite Position
• Soft start / stop
• Soft touch control
• Speed Control

1 Safety Instructions

WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation.

Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury and will void manufacturer's liability and warranty.

• Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures.
• Do not allow children to play with this device.
• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void warranty.
• Installation and programming to be performed by a suitably qualified installer.
• For use within curtains and drapes.
• Use only Rollease Acmeda hardware.
• Before installation, remove any unnecessary cords and disable any equipment not needed for powered operation.
• Ensure torque and operating time is compatible with end application.
• Do not expose the motor to water or install in humid or damp environments.
• Motor is to be installed in vertical application only.
• Do not drill into motor body.
• The routing of cable through walls shall be protected by isolating bushes or grommets.
• Ensure power cable is clear and protected from moving parts.
• If cable or power connector is damaged do not use.
• Ensure all mechanical connections are secure.
• Risk of Electric Shock, Dry location use only for indoor use only.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Frequently examine the installation for imbalance and signs of wear or damage to cables and springs. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• This appliance is intended to be used to drive drapes and curtains, etc.
• Hazardous unprotected moving parts of the drive shall be installed higher than 2.5 m above the floor or other level that could provide access to it.
• Install the actuating member of a manual release at a height less than 1.8m.
• The actuating member of a biased-off switch is to be located within direct sight of the driven part but away from moving parts. It is to be installed at a minimum height of 1.5 m and not accessible to the public.
• The mass and the dimension of the driven part shall be compatible with the rated torque and rated operating time.

Important safety instructions to be read prior to operation:

• It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge should not be allowed to use this product.
• Keep remote controls away from children.
• Frequently inspect for improper operation. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• Keep motor away from acid and alkali.
• Keep clear when in operation.
• Electrical wiring must be carried out by a licensed electrician.

2 Compliance Statements

WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation and use.

Incorrect installation or use can lead to serious injury and will void manufacturer's liability and warranty. It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions.

Save these instructions for future reference.

• Do not put in fire.
• Do not expose to water, moisture, humid and damp environments or extreme temperatures.
• Do not crush, puncture, disassemble and damage.
• Do not expose to temperature above 60°C / 140°F.
• Do not short circuit the battery module.
• Do not leave the battery module on prolonged charge when not in use.
• Persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, should not be allowed to use this product.
• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void warranty.
• Installation and programming to be performed by a suitably qualified installer.
• Follow installation instructions.
• For use with motorized shading devices.
• Frequently inspect for improper operation.
• Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• Keep clear when in operation.
• Replace battery with correctly specified type.
• Avoid in direct sunlight or rain.
• The battery module needs to be charged before use. Use the battery module only for the Versa Drapery Motor. Refer to Versa Drapery Motor instruction manual for assembly.

FCC & ISED Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2) L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not dispose of in general waste. Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately. ♻️

3 Versa Drapery Motor Specifications

Notes:

• Maximum transmitted power 10 mW.
• Motor/Battery protection activates when battery voltage reaches 13.5V DC (motor stops when battery is flat).
• 120 RPM is Default speed in operation (80 RPM is default speed during limit setting).
• Charge time is based on typical 5V / 2A charge rate of fully discharged battery, actual time may vary between batteries.

Versa Battery Module Model: MT03-0305-xxx004

Versa AC Module Models: MT03-0305-069005, MT03-0305-069006, MT03-0305-xxx012

4 Ratings (Versa Battery Module)

Model: MT03-0305-xxx004

• Typical output voltage: 16.8VDC
• Rate output voltage: 14.4VDC
• Charge: 5VDC 2A or 5VDC 1A with USB plug
• Nominal capacity: 2.55Ah

5 Charging (Versa Battery Module)

Chargers

Strongly recommended chargers:

• RA US model: MT03-0301-069008 (marked as MX15W-0502000UU)
• RA AU model: MT03-0301-069011 (marked as MX15W-0502000SU)

However, the battery module also accepts universal 5VDC 2A/1A USB chargers.

Important:

Before first use, charge battery fully until LED indicator turns Green (Solid).

• Solid Red = Charging
• Solid Green = Fully Charged

Charge battery using 5V Micro USB ?.

6 Wiring (Versa AC Modules)

6.1 US (120V)

Disconnect the mains power supply. Connect the motor according to the information in the table below. Ensure cable is kept clear of fabric.

6.2 US + Field Plug (120V)

Connect the motor according to the information in the table below. Ensure cable is kept clear of fabric.

6.3 AU (240V)

Connect the motor according to the information in the table below. Ensure cable is kept clear of fabric.

7 Assembly

General Schematic

WARNING: ENSURE PROPER ORIENTATION OF THE MASTER CARRIER WHEN ASSEMBLING THE SYSTEM. THE MASTER CARRIER SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE BELT EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN THIS ASSEMBLY GUIDE TO ENSURE CORRECT SETTING AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTOR LIMITS.

System Index:

• 1a. Motor End Pulley
• 1b. Overlap Return Pulley
• 2. Curtain Track
• 3. Versa Drapery Motor
• 4a. Battery
• 4b. AC Power Adapter
• 4c. AC Power Adapter (Long Cable)

7.1 Attaching and removing the motor

Attaching the Motor to Drive Pulley

1. STEP 1: Slide the lock button fully left against the spring pressure force.
2. STEP 2: Align and engage the Motor with the Drive Pulley as shown.
3. STEP 3: Push to Lock Button fully to the right to ensure they two are securely attached.
4. STEP 4: CHECK the Motor and Pulley are securely attached by trying to pull them apart.

Removing the Motor from the Drive Pulley

1. STEP 1: Slide the lock button fully left against the spring pressure force.
2. STEP 2: Pull the Motor away from the Drive Pulley.

7.2 Attaching and removing the battery or AC module

Attaching the Battery or AC Module to the Motor

1. STEP 1: Slide the lock button fully left against the spring pressure force.
2. STEP 2: Align and engage the Battery or AC Module with the Motor as shown.
3. STEP 3: Push to Lock Button fully to the right to ensure they two are securely attached.
4. STEP 4: CHECK the Motor and Battery (or AC Module) are securely attached by trying to pull them apart.

Removing the Battery or AC Module from the Motor

1. STEP 1: Slide the lock button fully left against the spring pressure force.
2. STEP 2: Pull the battery or AC module away from the motor.

8 P1 Button Functions

8.1 Motor State Test

This table describes the function of a short P1 button press/release (<2 seconds) depending on current motor configuration.

Hold P1 button on motor head.

Activate Pairing Mode

Action: Hold P1 button for approx. 2 seconds, then release P1. Response: LED indicator flashes green once, single beep is heard.

Sleep Mode

Action: Hold P1 button for approx. 6 seconds, then release P1. Response: LED indicator flashes green, two beeps are heard.

Enter Setting Mode

Action: Hold P1 button for approx. 10 seconds, then release P1. Response: LED indicator flashes green, three beeps are heard.

Reset To Factory Settings

Action: Hold P1 button for approx. 14 seconds, then release P1. Response: LED indicator flashes green, four beeps are heard.

9 Initial Set Up

9.1 Pair motor with controller

Select channel on controller.

Hold P1 button on motor head.

Hold STOP on controller.

Motor Response: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, external beep sounds once.

Note: Motor is now in setup mode and ready for setting limits.

Notes:

• When limits are not set, only one remote channel can be paired with the motor.
• When limits are set, up to ten channels can be paired with the motor.

9.2 Check/Change motor direction (initial set up)

To check travel direction of shade, press UP or DOWN on controller.

To reverse shade direction, hold both UP and DOWN. Until the motor responds.

Quick Press = Step

Long Press = Continuous Travel

Motor Response: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

IMPORTANT: Reversing motor direction using this method is only possible during initial set-up.

9.2.1 Check/ Change motor direction (initial set up)

Press P1 on Motor for 10 seconds to enter setting mode.

To reverse direction, hold both UP and DOWN. Until the motor responds.

Motor Response: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, three beeps are heard.

Note: Changing motor direction after initial set up (with limits already set) will clear the limits. Open and close the curtain to re-set the limits automatically.

9.3 Auto Set Limits

The AUTOMATE Versa Drapery motor features automatic limit detection. Once the motor is attached to a fabricated, installed track, limits can be set with a few simple actions.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons on controller. Carrier will run to the end of the track.

When carrier has reached the end of the track, it will automatically set limit there. Repeat for opposite end.

Motor Response: JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

IMPORTANT: To verify limits were successfully set, press up or down to run to limit. Motor should now function with slow start/slow stop feature. After the limits are set, the motor will only move in the set limit range. If the motor encounters a new obstacle a maximum of THREE TIMES at the same position, the limit will automatically reset. Note: If the motor encounters an obstacle, collision detection will stop the motor to prevent damage.

Initial set-up is now complete.

10 Adjusting Limits

10.1 Adjust open limit

Hold UP and STOP on controller.

Move curtain to the desired open position by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

To save desired open limit, hold UP and STOP.

Motor Response: Entering mode: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, external beep sounds once. Saving limit: LED flashes twice, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

10.2 Adjust close limit

Hold DOWN and STOP on controller.

Move curtain to the desired closed position by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

To save desired close limit, hold DOWN and STOP.

Motor Response: Entering mode: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, external beep sounds once. Saving limit: LED flashes twice, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

Notes:

• Once in limit adjustment mode, button selection on the remote must be made within 2 minutes, if not, motor will exit adjustment mode.
• To exit limit adjustment mode without making changes, press P1 or P2 and limits will remain unchanged.

10.3 Delete limits

Press P2 on controller.

Press DOWN on controller.

Press P2 on controller.

Motor Response: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard.

11 Controllers and Channels

11.1 Using motor P1 button

Hold P1 button on motor head.

Hold STOP on controller to add or remove.

Motor Response: Adding: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Removing: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

11.2 Using existing controller to add a new controller or channel

A = Existing controller or channel (to keep)

B = Controller or channel to add or remove

Press P2 on controller A.

Press P2 on controller A.

Press STOP on the new controller to add it.

Motor Response: Adding: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes twice, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

IMPORTANT: Consult user manual for your controller or sensor.

11.3 Using pre-existing controller to add or delete a controller or channel

A = Existing controller or channel (to keep)

B = Controller or channel to add or remove

Press P2 on controller A.

Press P2 on controller A.

Press P2 on controller B to remove it.

Motor Response: Initiating removal: JOG indicator flashes once. Confirming removal: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

IMPORTANT: Consult user manual for your controller or sensor.

12 Favorite Positioning

12.1 Set a favorite position

Move curtain to desired position by pressing the UP or DOWN button on the controller.

Press P2 on controller.

Press STOP on controller.

Press STOP on controller.

Motor Response: Setting: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

12.2 Send to favorite position

Press STOP on controller.

Motor Response: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard.

12.3 Delete favorite position

Press P2 on controller.

Press STOP on controller.

Press STOP on controller.

Motor Response: Deleting: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: External LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes twice, external beep sounds once.

13 Adjust Motor Speed

Notes:

• There are three speed settings (80, 100 & 120 RPM).
• With limits set, the default speed is MAXIMUM speed.
• If motor responds to the inputs below with two quick beeps, the speed setting is already at the maximum or minimum speed trying to be set.
• When motor limits are not set, default speed is minimum.

13.1 Increase motor speed

Press P2.

Press UP.

Press UP.

Motor Response: Entering mode: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Speed increased: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, single beep is heard.

13.2 Decrease motor speed

Press P2.

Press DOWN.

Press DOWN.

Motor Response: Entering mode: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Speed decreased: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, single beep is heard.

14 Soft Touch Function

The AUTOMATE Versa Drapery Motor exhibits a built-in function which enables the motor to be initiated by hand-draw. When the fabric is displaced more than 10cm by hand-draw, the motor continues to move towards the drawn direction, until the limit is reached.

The Soft Touch Function can be toggled on and off by pressing the P1 button for 10 seconds, followed by the STOP button.

14.1 Operating with Soft Touch Function

Gently pull the curtain fabric by approximately 10cm to initiate the Soft Touch function. The motor will continue to move the curtain to its limit.

14.2 Turn soft touch function on/off

Continuously hold P1 button on motor head for 10 seconds.

Press STOP on controller to switch soft touch function on or off.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Toggling: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

15 Battery Check Function

15.1 Send curtain to battery charge level

Hold UP on controller for approx. 5 seconds.

Curtain will close first if not already closed.

Curtain then moves to percentage of battery charge remaining.

16 RS485 Communication

Notes:

• Default RS485 function is disabled.
• RS485 function is not available when motor is powered by the Battery.
• RS485 function is ONLY available when motor is powered by AC Module.
• Motors must be paired one at a time with control PC when multiple motors are to be connected on a network.

16.1 Enable RS485 communication

Continuously hold P1 button on motor head for 2 seconds.

Hold UP on controller for 5 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

16.2 Disable RS485 communication

Continuously hold P1 button on motor head for 2 seconds.

Hold UP on controller for 5 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, external beep sounds once.

16.3 RS485 Failure

RS485 failure reminder when trying to turn on RS485 function of battery powered motor:

Continuously hold P1 button on motor head for 2 seconds.

Hold UP on controller for 5 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Failure indication: LED flashes once, two beeps are heard.

17 Sleep Mode

If multiple motors are grouped on a single channel, Sleep Mode may be used to put all but 1 motor to sleep, allowing programming of just the one motor that remains "Awake". See page 6 for detailed P1 functions.

17.1 Enter Sleep Mode

Sleep mode is utilized to prevent a motor from incorrect configuration during other motor setup.

Hold P1 button on the motor head.

Motor Response: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes twice, two beeps are heard.

Notes: In sleep mode, the Soft Touch Function is available and operating the curtain via this method will not cause the motor to exit sleep mode.

17.2 Exit Sleep Mode

Exit Sleep Mode: Method 1

Exit sleep mode once the shade is ready.

Press and release P1 button on the motor head.

Motor Response: Motor will move in last default direction to limit position.

Exit Sleep Mode: Method 2

Remove power and then re-power the motor.

18 External Low Voltage Switch Mode

18.1 Two Button Spring Return Switch (Default Mode)

Press P1 on motor for 10 seconds to enter setting mode.

Press P2 on controller.

Press P1 on motor for 2 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Step 2: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

18.2 Three Button Spring Return Switch

Press P1 on motor for 10 seconds to enter setting mode.

REPEAT 2X

Press P2 on controller.

Press P1 on motor for 2 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Step 2: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

18.3 Single Button Spring Return Switch

Press P1 on motor for 10 seconds to enter setting mode.

REPEAT 3X

Press P2 on controller.

Press P1 on motor for 2 seconds.

Motor Response: Initiating: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Step 2: LED flashes once, JOG indicator flashes once, single beep is heard. Confirming: LED flashes five times, JOG indicator flashes twice, three beeps are heard.

19 Troubleshooting