UAI Plus Connect Universal Automation Interface
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Specifications:
- PC running Windows 10 or higher
- Somfy Connect UAI Plus with latest firmware
- UAI Plus Integration Report
- Crestron Somfy UAI Plus Gateway Driver
- Crestron Home Setup Software
- Crestron Home App
Product Information:
The Somfy Connect UAI Plus is designed to control residential
and commercial SDN motors through IP communication from the
Crestron Home control processor. For detailed controller and
commissioning instructions, refer to the Somfy Connect UAI Plus
Programming Guide.
Connections & Indicators:
The UAI Plus features various connections and indicator
lights:
- RS232/RS485 Wiring Pinout
- LED Behavior for status indication
System Configuration:
A fully operational SDN system is required before programming
with Crestron. Ensure proper setup and functioning of the SDN
system before proceeding with integration.
Pairing Devices:
To add UAI Plus devices to a room:
- In Crestron Home Setup software, add rooms to Build Your
House. - Pair devices by selecting the room where UAI Plus is
located. - Enter IP address, Telnet User Name, and Password for the UAI
Plus. - Repeat the process for additional UAI Plus installations.
Adding UAI Plus Blind Device to a Room:
To add blind devices:
- Navigate to Pair Devices and select Managed Platforms under
Device Types. - Select the folder with installed Paired Devices containing
programmed Single Motors and Motor Groups.
FAQ:
Q: How do I reset the UAI Plus device?
A: The reset button is located under a removable cap on the
device. Press the reset button to perform a reset.
Q: What do the LED indicator colors signify?
A: Green indicates DHCP active, Amber indicates static IP
active, Fast Blink signifies start-up, and Slow Blink signifies
online status.
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INTEGRATION GUIDE
CRESTRON HOME® INTEGRATION for SOMFY CONNECT UAI PLUS
INTEGRATION GUIDE
CRESTRON HOME INTEGRATION for UAI PLUS
VERSION 1.2 | SEPTEMBER 2024 | Prepared by PROJECT SERVICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. OVERVIEW ——————————————————- 3
INTRODUCTION RESOURCES
II. SET UP ———————————————————– 4
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PAIR DEVICES
ADD UAI PLUS DEVICE TO A ROOM ADD UAI PLUS BLIND DEVICE TO A ROOM
APPENDIX ———————————————————— 8
A. AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS
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I. OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION The Somfy Organization strength has been demonstrated with 50 years of experience in motorization. As leaders in the shading industry with innovation and modernization solutions for homes and commercial buildings, Somfy offers the widest range of strong, quiet motors and controls for all types of applications and technologies. Who is this Guide for? This guide is aimed at providing support and guidance to Crestron® Integrators for achieving complete automation of Somfy Digital Network (SDN) motors and the Somfy Connect UAI Plus. What does this Guide contain? The sections of this guide contain walkthroughs and methods of controlling SDN motors using the Somfy Connect UAI Plus as the bridge between the AV System and Somfy Digital Network over IP/Ethernet. This guide discusses a common method of integration with Crestron Home . For questions or assistance please contact technical support: (800) 22-SOMFY (76639) Get answers to your questions from our Somfy FAQ page: www.somfysystems.com/en-us/support/faq Follow the steps to access Service & Support. How to use this Guide? This guide is designed as a reference manual.
RESOURCES Visit www.somfypro.com for the following guides:
· Quick Start Guide Somfy Connect UAI Plus · Somfy Connect UAI Plus Programming Guide Refer to the Crestron Home Driver Information Help File
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II. SET UP
The Somfy Connect UAI Plus is designed to control residential and commercial SDN motors through IP communication from the Crestron Home control processor.
Details of this controller and commissioning instruction are further referenced in the Somfy Connect UAI Plus Programming Guide.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PC running Windows 10 or higher Somfy Connect UAI Plus with latest firmware
UAI Plus Integration Report Crestron Somfy UAI Plus Gateway Driver
Crestron Home Setup Software Crestron Home App
CONNECTIONS & INDICATORS
RS232/RS485 WIRING PINOUT
Pin #
Color
Function
UAI Plus
Third-Party
1
Orange White SDN RS485 ( + )
–
2
Orange
SDN RS485 ( – )
–
3
Green White
RS232 RX
RS232 TX
4
Blue
24V DC
–
5
Blue White
24V DC
–
6
Green
RS232 TX
RS232 RX
7
Brown White SDN RS485 GND
GND
8
Brown
SDN RS485 GND
–
Crestron Home only integrates with the UAI Plus via IP, not RS232.
Reset
Under Removable Cap
Port 0
Not used
Port 1
SDN with ThirdParty Serial Connection
IP
Ethernet
LED BEHAVIOR:
FAST BLINK
START UP
SLOW BLINK
ONLINE
GREEN
DHCP ACTIVE
AMBER
STATIC IP ACTIVE
Port 2
SDN Connection
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
A fully operational SDN system is required prior to Crestron programming.
· Confirm with Shade Commissioning Agent that the Somfy Connect UAI Plus firmware is up to date
· An Integration Report must be provided by the Shade Commissioning Agent which will include all network, telnet and system parameters
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PAIR DEVICES
If integrating with multiple Somfy Connect UAI Plus devices, ensure each unit is installed on a separate Somfy Digital Network. Reference the Integration Report for the UAI Plus IP address and telnet credentials.
ADD UAI PLUS DEVICE TO A ROOM 1) In the Crestron Home Setup software, first complete Step 1 of adding rooms to Build Your House 2) SELECT “Step 2” to Pair Devices
3) In Pair Devices: · SELECT “Drivers” · SELECT “Platform” · SELECT “Somfy”
4) SELECT a room where the UAI Plus is located
5) SELECT the + icon to add the UAI Plus
to the selected room
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6) ENTER a descriptive name for the UAI Plus 7) ENTER the IP address of the UAI Plus 8) ENTER the Telnet User Name and Password
of the UAI Plus 9) SELECT “OK”
In a multiple UAI Plus installation, repeat Step 4 for each additional UAI Plus
· To rename a UAI Plus, ENTER a new name in the Device Name field
· To remove a device, SELECT the left arrow icon
10) SELECT the left arrow to the left of “Somfy” to see a list of Device Types. SELECT the left arrow until you reach “Manage Platforms”
11) SELECT “Managed Platforms” to see the list of Device Types
NOTE: Managed Platforms is where the shades/groups in the UAI+ reside as selectable.
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ADD UAI PLUS BLIND DEVICE TO A ROOM 1) NAVIGATE to Pair Devices, under Device Types find and SELECT “Managed Platforms” NOTE: The Paired Devices folder contains each Single Motor and Motor Group already programmed by the UAI Plus.
2) SELECT the folder with the Paired Devices installed
3) SELECT a room where a Paired Device
is installed, SELECT the + icon to add the
device to the appropriate room NOTE: Selecting Managed Platform will show the folder containing the motors the driver has detected.
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4) ENTER a descriptive name for the Blind device, SELECT “OK” · To rename a device, ENTER a new name in the Device Name field · To remove a device, SELECT the left arrow icon
5) Use the Crestron Home App to test device operation
See Appendix A of this guide for a list of Somfy Connect UAI Plus specific commands and actions for SDN motors.
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APPENDIX
[APPENDIX A] AVAILABLE COMMANDS & ACTIONS
Open Close Stop Position
SOMFY UAI PLUS BLINDS & GROUP COMMANDS Moves blind to the fully open position Moves blind to the fully closed position Stops blind when moving Moves blind to a percent closed (0% Open -100% Closed)
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