SOMFY ONDEIS WIREFREE User Manual
Ondeis™ wirefree rts rain & sun sensor
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Installer Manual
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SOMFY NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
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Ondeis™ WireFree RTS
Rain & Sun Sensor
4) Select sensor threshold settings
a.
Factory Default:
Rain: 9 o’clock (arrow pointing left)
Sun: 12 o’clock (arrow pointing up)
b. Demo mode will time out after 2 minutes. To
exit demo mode, press the Demo button again.
7) Mount the sensor
for maximum exposure
to rain and/or sun.
a. For best sun protection, sensor should be
mounted facing same direction as the associated
motorized window coverings.
b. For best rain protection, sensor should be
exposed to as much rain as possible.
c. There are three different mounting options
possible using included mounting plate and
bracket: vertical mount, pole mount (using zip
ties, not included) and gutter mount.
LED Behavior
Normal Operation
Blinks every 5 seconds when conditions are above
the threshold
Demo Mode
Alternate blinks when entering demo mode
Blinks continuously when conditions are above the
threshold
Blink together when exiting demo mode
2) Confirm
RTS motorized window coverings are
operating properly from an RTS control. The UP
command should send the awnings IN and screens/
shutters UP.
(To change the direction please follow the awning
instructions)
3) Choose sensor operation mode.
The default
setting is Awning Rain. For detailed explanations of
operation modes, refer to Operation Modes on reverse.
Ondeis™ WireFree RTS
Rain & Sun Sensor Overview
Works with all Radio Technology Somfy® (RTS)
exterior motors and Universal RTS Receiver
Single channel combination rain and sun sensor
Solar powered rechargeable battery
Adjustable rain and sun thresholds
Six different operation modes, Demo mode
Flexible installation options
Status LEDs for visual feedback
Rain commands always take priority
Operational temperature: 32˚F/0˚C to 140˚F/60˚C
IP Rating: IP55
What is in the box:
1. Ondeis™ WireFree RTS Rain & Sun Sensor
with a mounting plate and 2 round head wood screws
2. Gutter mount:
1 Aluminum gutter-mount bracket
2 Socket head screws
2 Flat head screws
2 Nylon locking nuts
Mounting Plate
Sun sensor LED
Rain Sensor LED
Hatch
1) Charge the sensor.
a. 10 minutes in direct sunlight will
provide operation charge.
b. For most efficient charging, open
hatch and move all switches to the OFF
position.
Sun Sensor
Optical Rain Sensor
Solar Charging Panel
Programming
Button
Hatch Label
Rain Threshold
Dial
Demo Button
Configuration Switches
Switch Sticker
Sun
Threshold
Dial
GETTING STARTED
b.
More sensitive: turn left
Very light rain/heavy mist/heavy condensation
Heavy cloud cover (.5 klux)
c.
Less sensitive: turn right
Very heavy rain
Direct summer sun, no cloud cover (55 klux)
NOTE: A Soliris transmitter (1810647 or 1811243 –
not included) is required for Awning Sun and Awning
Rain & Sun operation modes.
5) Program the sensor to the motor(s)
Step 1: Press the programming button on
the RTS transmitter to put the motor into
programming mode – motor will jog.
Step 2: Press the sensor’s programming
button – motor will jog again.
6) To confirm settings
, put sensor into demo
mode to test rain/sun sensing without standard
wait times.
a. Briefly press and release “Demo” button. The
associated motor(s) will jog and the sensor’s LEDs
will alternate blinks.
Pole and Wall Mount
DEMO Mode
Normal Mode
Rain present 0 sec (UP-Locked)
0 sec (UP-Locked)
Rain absent
3 sec (Unlocked)
5 min (Unlocked)
Sun present
10 sec (DOWN)
2 min (DOWN)
Sun absent
15 sec (UP)
15-30 min (UP)
SENSOR TIME DELAYS
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Deleting the sensor - Repeat steps 1 and 2
above.
Approx 9:00
Light Rain
Approx 12:00
Facing Sun, Light Cloud Cover