SOMMER GIGAcom Radio Remote Control

Technical Data

Area of Use / Purpose

• Radio remote control with 200 radio commands for industrial applications.
• Control up to 100 gates (with defined open/close = 2 commands/gate).
• Suitable for Somloq Rollingcode and SOMloq2 radio systems.

Safety Instructions

WARNING: There is a risk of injury or death if the safety instructions are not followed!

• These instructions must be read, understood and complied with by persons who install, use or perform maintenance on the radio remote control.
• Please read and follow all instructions in this manual as well as the information for each receiver you are planning to operate with this device.
• Please share this important information with other users.
• Have faulty devices repaired by a technician authorised by the manufacturer.
• Systems that pose an accident risk should not be operated by remote control unless the complete range of movement of the system is visible to the user.
• The local safety regulations for the system must be observed to ensure safe operation.

FCC/IC Compliance Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SOMMER Antriebs- und Funktechnik GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

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. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

• The radio remote control must never be sprayed with a water hose or high-pressure washer.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and accessories.

Intended Use

• Remote control of devices and systems with increased accident risk (e.g., hoists) is prohibited.
• The remote control must only be used for devices and systems where radio interference will not endanger people, animals, or objects, or where the risk is reduced by other safety devices.
• The operator is not protected against interference from other telecommunications equipment.

Display and Button Explanation

Optical Display

• LED 1 (1): Briefly lights orange when a radio command is sent. Lights green for 1 second if a response from a SOMloq2 radio receiver has been received.
• LED 2 (2): Lights green if a gate allocated to memory slots 0-9 is selected. Lights orange if a gate allocated to memory slots 10-99 is selected. Flashes red if an attempt is made to select an invalid three-digit memory slot.

Buttons

• Numbers 0-9: For inputting the number of the required gate.
• ESC: For correction of an incorrect input.
• M: Memory button.
• [Light Button]: Switch on lighting.
• [UP]: "OPEN" button.
• [DOWN]: "CLOSE" button.

Switch On

1. Press and hold button (M).
2. LED 2 flashes orange.
3. After 5 seconds, LED 1 lights red and LED 2 lights orange. Backlighting is switched on.

Programming to Transmitter

NOTE: For simple and convenient use, consistently use the [UP] button for UP and the [DOWN] button for DOWN.

Refer to the receiver or operator instructions for the correct procedure for setting the radio receiver in programming mode and the correct LED response.

1. Set receiver to programming mode for UP and DOWN.
2. Select the required memory slot using the GIGAcom keypad.
   • LED 2 lights green during input of a number from 0-9.
   • LED 2 lights orange during input of a number from 10-99.
3. Press the desired direction button: [UP] for gate OPEN, [DOWN] for gate CLOSE.
4. LED 1 lights orange.

Deleting from the Receiver

Refer to the receiver or operator instructions for the correct procedure for setting the radio receiver in delete mode and the correct LED response.

1. Set receiver in delete mode.
2. Select the memory slot to be deleted using the GIGAcom keypad.
   • LED 2 lights green during input of a number from 0-9.
   • LED 2 lights orange during input of a number from 10-99.
3. Press the direction button to be deleted: [UP] for gate OPEN, [DOWN] for gate CLOSE.
4. LED 1 lights orange.

Switch on Backlighting

1. Press the [Light Button] button briefly.
2. The backlighting lights for approximately 10 seconds.
3. The backlighting switches off immediately when the transmit button is pressed.

NOTE: If no favorites have been saved and no number button was pressed, the lighting is also activated by pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] button for approximately 10 seconds.

Operation

Requirements

• GIGAcom is switched on.
• The desired radio command is programmed on the correct receiver.
• GIGAcom battery is not depleted.

Select Gate/Command

1. Enter the number of the desired gate with the keypad.
2. If more than 2 numbers are entered in succession, LED 2 flashes red and the input is cancelled.
3. Select the desired direction of movement by pressing the [UP] or [DOWN] button.
4. LED 1 lights orange during transmission.
5. LED 1 lights green (On SOMloq2).
6. Gate starts moving.

Saving Favourite

If a gate is actuated frequently, it can be saved as a favourite. Favorites do not need to be selected on the keypad before actuation.

1. Press and hold (M) longer than 5 seconds to initiate the save process.
2. LED 1 lights green for 10 seconds.
3. Perform the following steps within the 10-second window:
   • Enter the number of the gate to be saved as a favourite using the keypad.
   • LED 2 lights green.
   • Press the (M) button briefly.
   • LED 1 lights red for 2 seconds and LED 2 lights orange simultaneously for 2 seconds. Favourite is saved.

Deleting Favourite

1. Press and hold (M) longer than 10 seconds.
2. LED 1 flashes green.
3. Release button (M).
4. Press the (M) button briefly.
5. LED 1 lights red for 2 seconds and LED 2 lights orange simultaneously for 2 seconds. Favourite is deleted.

Replacing Battery

WARNING: If the battery level is low, LED 1 flashes red during command transmission.

• Never leave batteries within reach of children. Call a doctor immediately if a battery is swallowed.
• Do not open or recharge the battery or allow it to come into contact with water, fire, or high temperatures.
• Replace battery only with CR 123A (3V).
• Dispose of the battery according to locally applicable regulations.

Steps:

1. Pull off screw cover (3).
2. Unscrew screw (4).
3. Rotate GIGAcom and unscrew the bottom screws (5).
4. Lift bottom section of housing.
5. Replace the battery (6).
6. Reassemble in reverse order.

Declaration of Conformity

See www.sommer.eu/mrl

Disposal

Observe applicable national regulations.