Automate™ Motor Programming Instructions

Key Features

• Soft Stop ?
• Electronic Limit ⚙️
• Selectable Speed ⚡
• 433 MHz Bi-Directional ?
• Favorite Position ⭐
• Battery Check ?
• USB Charge ? (Only for Li-ion Motor)
• Solar Option ☀️
• Level Control ?
• Battery Powered ?

Safety Instructions

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.

• Read and follow all installation and safety instructions. This manual is also available on the website.
• Do not expose to water, moisture, humid and damp environments or extreme temperatures.
• Use or modification outside the scope of this instruction manual will void warranty.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
• Do not allow children to play with fixed controls. Keep appliance and remote controls away from children.
• Assembly, installation and programming must be performed by a suitably qualified installer.
• For use with motorized shading devices.
• Frequently inspect the installation for improper operation, signs of wear, imbalance or damage to cables or springs. Do not use if repair or adjustment is necessary.
• The appliance must be disconnected from its power source during cleaning, maintenance or when replacing parts.
• Maintenance and parts replacement should be performed by a suitably qualified installer/technician.
• The A-weighted emission sound pressure level of the appliance is less than or equal to 70dB(A).
• The appliance is for indoor use only.
• Disconnect the appliance from power or switch off automatic controls when maintenance, such as window cleaning, is being carried out in the vicinity.
• The appliance must be supplied only the safe, extra-low voltage corresponding to the marking on the appliance.
• Keep clear of the appliance when in operation.
• There are no user serviceable parts or batteries inside the appliance.
• Remote batteries should be replaced with the correctly specified type only.
• The mass and dimensions of the driven part must be compatible with the rated torque and rated operating time of the appliance.
• Motor Series Compatibility:
  • For 0.5Nm motor series: Rated torque of 0.5Nm, rated operating time of 12 minutes, minimum tube diameter of Ø20mm.
  • For 1.1Nm motor series: Rated torque of 1.1Nm, rated operating time of 12 minutes, minimum tube diameter of Ø25mm.
  • For 2.0Nm motor series: Rated torque of 2.0Nm, rated operating time of 12 minutes, minimum tube diameter of Ø28mm.
• Fixed controls have to be clearly visible after installation.
• The appliance is intended to be installed at a height of at least 2.5m above the floor or any other accessible level surface.
• Before installing the appliance, remove any unnecessary cords or components and disable any equipment not needed for powered operation.

Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada 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 the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the 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.

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.

To satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended.

Do not dispose of in general waste. Please recycle batteries and damaged electrical products appropriately. [FC] [CE]

1 Assembly

Zero Head Adapter

[Diagram: Zero Head Adapter assembly with drill and components.]

Generic Crown, Drive & Tube Assembly

[Diagram: Generic Crown, Drive & Tube Assembly.]

Zero Head Antenna Wrap

[Diagram: Zero Head Antenna Wrap installation.]

2 Retrofit Installation (1.1Nm & 2.0Nm Motor Only)

[Diagram: Retrofit installation steps for 1.1Nm and 2.0Nm motors.]

3 Charging/Power Supply

(LI-ION 1.1Nm & 2.0Nm ONLY)

[Diagram: Charging connection for Li-ion 1.1Nm & 2.0Nm motors.]

(LI-ION 3.0Nm & 10.0Nm ONLY)

[Diagram: Charging connection for Li-ion 3.0Nm & 10.0Nm motors.]

(DC 1.1Nm & 2.0Nm ONLY)

[Diagram: Charging connection for DC 1.1Nm & 2.0Nm motors.]

Requires a continuous 12V DC Power Source.

4 P1 Button Functions

4.1 Motor State Test

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

4.2 Motor Configuration Options

The P1 Button is utilized to administer motor configurations as described below. Hold P1 button on motor head.

Activate Pairing Mode

[Diagram: P1 button press for 2 seconds, followed by a beep and release, indicating Pairing Mode activation.] Motor Response: JOG x1, RELEASE P1, EXT. BEEP x1.

Sleep Mode

[Diagram: P1 button presses for 2 and 6 seconds with JOG and beeps, indicating Sleep Mode activation.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x2.

Reverse Direction

[Diagram: P1 button presses for 2, 6, and 10 seconds with JOG and beeps, indicating Reverse Direction.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x3.

Reset To Factory Settings

[Diagram: P1 button presses for 2, 6, 10, and 14 seconds with JOG and beeps, indicating Reset to Factory Settings.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x4.

5 Initial Set Up

5.1 Pair motor with controller

Select channel on controller.

Hold P1 button on motor head.

Hold STOP on controller.

[Diagram: Controller channel selection, holding P1 on motor head, and holding STOP on controller for pairing, showing motor responses.] Motor Response: JOG x1, RELEASE P1, EXT. BEEP x1 (approx. 2 secs). Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3.

Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits.

5.2 Check motor direction

To check travel direction of shade, press UP or DOWN on controller. (Quick Press = Step, Long Press = Continuous Travel).

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

[Diagram: UP/DOWN button presses for checking motor direction, and holding UP+DOWN to reverse, showing motor responses.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1 (approx. 2 secs).

IMPORTANT: Damage to shade may occur when operating motor prior to setting limits. Attention should be given.

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

5.3 Set Limits

IMPORTANT: Cycle shade up and down prior to setting limits to settle fabric.

Move shade to the desired highest or lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on controller.

To save upper limit, hold UP and STOP.

[Diagram: Shade movement with UP/DOWN buttons, then holding UP and STOP to save the upper limit, showing motor responses.] Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3 (approx. 5 secs).

Move shade to the desired highest or lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on controller.

To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP.

[Diagram: Shade movement, then holding DOWN and STOP to save the lower limit, showing motor responses.] Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3 (approx. 5 secs).

IMPORTANT: After setting limits, motor will automatically exit from initial set-up mode.

6 Adjusting Limits

6.1 Adjust upper limit

Hold UP and STOP on controller.

Move shade to the desired highest position by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

To save upper limit, hold UP and STOP.

[Diagram: Steps to adjust and save the upper limit.] Motor Response (adjustment): JOG x1, EXT. BEEP x1 (approx. 5 secs). Motor Response (saving): JOG x2, BEEP x3 (approx. 5 secs).

6.2 Adjust lower limit

Hold DOWN and STOP on controller.

Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP.

[Diagram: Steps to adjust and save the lower limit.] Motor Response (adjustment): JOG x1, EXT. BEEP x1 (approx. 5 secs). Motor Response (saving): JOG x2, BEEP x3 (approx. 5 secs).

IMPORTANT: The bottom limit should be set ~ 1.38 in. (35mm) below the Ultra-Lock to disengage the auto lock mechanism when the shade is raised.

7 Controllers and Channels

7.1 Using P2 Button on 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 an new controller to add it.

[Diagram: Steps to add a new controller using P2 button.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3.

IMPORTANT: Consult user manual for your controller or sensor.

7.2 Using a 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 the controller B to remove it.

[Diagram: Steps to delete a controller using P2 button.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3.

IMPORTANT: Consult user manual for your controller or sensor.

8 Favorite Positioning

8.1 Set a favorite position

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

Press P2 on controller. Press STOP on controller. Press STOP on controller.

[Diagram: Steps to set a favorite position.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3.

8.2 Send shade to favorite position

[Diagram: Pressing a button (likely UP or DOWN) for approx. 2 seconds to send shade to favorite position.]

8.3 Delete favorite position

Press P2 on controller. Press STOP on controller. Press STOP on controller.

[Diagram: Steps to delete a favorite position.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, EXT. BEEP x1.

9 Tilt & Roller Mode

9.1 Toggle motor to Tilt Mode

Default motor mode is Roller after initial Limits have been set, use following steps to change to Tilt Mode.

Hold UP & DOWN on controller. Press STOP on controller.

[Diagram: Steps to toggle motor to Tilt Mode.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, EXT. BEEP x1.

9.2 Toggle Motor to Roller Mode

If motor is in Tilt Mode, use following steps to change to Roller Mode.

Hold UP & DOWN on controller. Press STOP on controller.

[Diagram: Steps to toggle motor to Roller Mode.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x3.

10 Adjusting Speed

10.1 Increase Motor Speed

Default motor mode is the slowest speed.

Press P2. Press UP. Press UP.

[Diagram: Steps to increase motor speed.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x1.

10.2 Decrease Motor Speed

Press P2. Press DOWN. Press DOWN.

[Diagram: Steps to decrease motor speed.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x2, BEEP x1.

11 Soft Stop Configuration

11.1 Turn Soft Stop OFF

Motor must be in slowest speed to turn Soft Stop OFF.

Press P2. Press DOWN. Press DOWN.

[Diagram: Steps to turn Soft Stop OFF.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1.

11.2 Turn Soft Stop ON

Motor must be in fastest speed to turn Soft Stop ON.

Press P2. Press UP. Press UP.

[Diagram: Steps to turn Soft Stop ON.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1. Motor Response: JOG x1, EXT. BEEP x1.

12 Battery Check Function

12.1 Send Shade to battery charge level

Shade must be at Upper Limit.

Hold UP (approx. 5 secs).

[Diagram: Shade at Upper Limit, then holding UP, showing shade moving to indicate battery charge level.] Displays "Percentage of Battery Charge Remaining" or "Percentage Depleted".

NOTE: This feature can only be used with a DC motor when it is using a Battery Pack as its power source.

13 Charging LED (ONLY FOR LI-ION MOTORS)

13.1 Turn Charging LED ON/OFF

Motor must be at Lower Limit.

Hold DOWN to toggle off. Hold DOWN to toggle on.

[Diagram: Steps to toggle Charging LED ON/OFF, showing motor response.] Motor Response: Red LED flashes x3 (approx. 5 secs).

CHARGING LED STATUS

• SOLID GREEN: Motor is fully charged.
• BLINKING GREEN: Motor is charging. Battery is greater than 50%.
• BLINKING GREEN & RED: Motor is charging. Battery is lower than 50%.

14 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.

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.

[Diagram: Holding P1 to enter Sleep Mode.] Motor Response: JOG x2, RELEASE P1, BEEP x2 (approx. 5 secs).

Exit Sleep Mode: Method 1

Press and release P1 button on the motor head.

[Diagram: Pressing P1 to exit Sleep Mode.] Motor Response: JOG x1, BEEP x1.

Exit Sleep Mode: Method 2

Remove power and then re-power the motor.

15 Troubleshooting

For more information, visit automateshades.com.

Contact Rollease Acmeda for support: USA: +1 800 5525100, Australia: +61 3 93550100, Europe: +39 02 89827317.

16 Notes

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