Sun/Wind Sensor EN DuoFern Instruction manual Item no. 3200 44 64 Type: 9499 VBD 697-2 (06.
i Contents EN 1. This manual...............................................................................4 1.1 How to use this manual.....................................................................4 2. Hazard symbols........................................................................4 2.1 Symbols and depictions used.........................................................5 3. Safety instructions...................................................................6 3.1 Intended use.
i Contents EN 14. Reset (factory settings)........................................................ 36 15. Cleaning and care................................................................. 37 16. Simplified EU declaration of conformity..........................
i EN 1. This manual... ...describes how to install and commission the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor. i 1.1 How to use this manual ◆ Before you begin, please read this manual through completely and follow all the safety instructions. ◆ This manual is part of the product. Please store it in an easily accessible place. ◆ When passing the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor on to a third party, this manual must be passed on as well.
i 2.1 Symbols and depictions used Depiction Description 1. 2.
i 3. Safety instructions EN The use of defective devices can lead to personal injury and damage to property. ◆ Never use defective or damaged devices. ◆ Check the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor is intact. Consult our service department in the event that you discover damage. ◆ If the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor is defective, take the associated system out of operation (e.g. the awning drive) and secure it against being switched on again until the defect has been rectified.
i 3.1 Intended use EN Only use the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor to log on and control DuoFern devices. Operating conditions ◆ The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor must be installed at a minimum height of 2 metres. i Radio systems that transmit on the same frequency can cause interference. Dangers in the case of improper use Using the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor for any other purpose than previously mentioned is not permissible.
i EN 4. Included in delivery Assembly screws (5 x 30 mm) Wall plugs (8 mm) Sun/Wind Sensor EN DuoFern Instruction manual Item no. 3200 44 64 Type: 9499 VBD 697-2 (06.21) DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor Installation and operating manual Check the contents of the packaging to make sure that they are complete and intact.
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i EN 5.1 Operating buttons i Button Pressing any button switches on the display, see page 11. Then you can execute the following functions and setting. Function In normal mode In the menu M Open the menu Cancel, back OK --- Confirm the setting, next UP * Increase the current value DOWN * Decrease the current value Stop * --- * The control signal affects all of the logged-on DuoFern devices.
i EN 5.2 Display and its symbols / Sun / Wind Service functions, e.g. change of rotation direction Current weather data / menus or setting parameters Radio Battery status klux Light intensity in klux km/h Wind velocity (km/h) Pressing any button switches on the display. The current weather data (wind velocity and light intensity) is displayed alternately. The menu items and configurable parameters are displayed in the setting menus. i If no entry is made for 2 minutes, the display turns off.
i 6. Product description EN The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be used to control DuoFern sun shading and wind protection devices depending on the weather, e.g. awnings, roller shutters, Venetian blinds, external Venetian blinds, etc. The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor measures the brightness and wind velocity in real time. The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor is powered by a solar cell. An integrated battery provides the necessary power to the device for 24 hours if there is no sun.
i EN 7. Technical specifications Measuring ranges Sun sensor: 1 klux to 99 klux / off > Sun detected after: 10 minutes > Shade detected after: 20 minutes Wind sensor: 10 km/h to 99 km/h / off General information Battery power reserve: 24 hours Permissible ambient temperature: -10 °C to 60 °C Protection type: IP44 Dimensions (L x W x H): 255 x 122 x 75 mm DuoFern radio technology Transmission frequency: 434.5 MHz Transmission power: max.
i EN 8. Installation The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be installed on a smooth wall or surface. Installation requirements to ensure correct functionality: ◆ Install the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor in such a way that the sun and wind values can be measured easily. ◆ Do not install the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor in the shade of trees and buildings or also in the lee of the wind. ◆ The DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor must be installed at a minimum height of 2 metres.
i EN 8.1 Installation sequence 1. Remove the protective caps from the wall bracket. 2. Loosen the fulcrum screw slightly and push down on the sensor housing. 3. Mark the drill holes and drill the holes with an 8 mm drill bit. 4. Install the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor with the wall plugs and screws provided. 5. Then align the sensor housing horizontally and secure it with the fulcrum screw. 8 mm Align horizontally ◆ The solar cell must point upwards. ◆ The wind propeller must point downwards. 6.
i EN 9. Menu overview Main menu Menu 1 Sun function........................................................................... 17 2 Wind function......................................................................... 19 8 Service functions. . ................................................................... 22 9 16 Page 8.1 Sun / wind test functions............................................... 23 8.2 Rotation direction test / change of rotation direction .. .....26 8.
i EN 10. Menu 1 - Configuring the sun function Sun function After 10 minutes The awning extends or the shutter closes completely. i After 20 minutes The awning retracts or the shutter opens. The sun function can only be used for sun shading actuators. It may be necessary to set a running time on the actuator so as to be able to use the sun function. The sunshine position of the logged-on actuators is automatically set to 100 % by the sun/wind sensor.
i 10. Menu 1 - Configuring the sun function EN Configuring or accepting the set limit 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 1. / 3. OK 4. Open the menu. / Configure the set limit. Setting range: 1 to 99 klux > 99 klux = OFF Sun function off or 18 Pressing and holding the stop button accepts the currently measured brightness as the set limit. 5. OK Confirm the setting and return to the menu. 6. Back to the standard display.
i 11. Menu 2 - Configuring the wind function EN Wind function After 2 seconds + The awning retracts and is blocked. After 15 minutes The block is lifted as soon as the value drops below the set limit for 15 minutes. i If the sun function is active, the awning extends again when the sun set limit is exceeded. If the awning was previously manually extended, it remains retracted after the value drops below the wind set limit. Automatic movement commands (e.g.
i 11. Menu 2 - Configuring the wind function EN Configuring or accepting the set limit 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 2. / 3. OK 4. / 20 Open the menu. Configure the set limit. Setting range: 10 to 99 km/h > 99 km/h = OFF Wind function off 5. OK Confirm the set limit and return to the menu. 6. Back to the standard display.
i EN 11. Menu 2 - Configuring the wind function Wind velocity in various units Description m/s km/h Wind strength (Beaufort) Calm < 0.3 < 1.1 0 Almost calm 0.3 - 1.5 1.1 - 5.4 1 Very light wind 1.6 - 3.3 5.5 - 11.9 2 Light wind 3.4 - 5.4 12.0 - 19.4 3 Moderate wind 5.5 - 7.9 19.5 - 28.4 4 Fresh wind 8.0 - 10.7 28.5 - 38.5 5 Very fresh wind 10.8 - 13.8 38.6 - 49.7 6 Strong wind 13.9 - 17.1 49.8 - 61.5 7 Very strong wind 17.2 - 20.7 61.6 - 74.5 8 Storm 20.8 - 24.
i 12. Menu 8 - Service functions EN The following service functions are available: ◆ Menu 8.1 Sun and wind test functions ◆ Menu 8.2 Rotation direction test and change of rotation direction ◆ Menu 8.3 Display the battery status ◆ Menu 8.0 Software version The test functions are used to check the connection and the settings of the controlled device.
i EN 12.1 Menu 8.1 - Sun test function 1. 2. 3. Retract all logged-on awnings or shutters completely (e.g. with a remote control). If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > / 4. OK > / 5. OK 6. Open menu 8.1. Light up the light sensor, e.g. with a bright torch. 7. Open menu 8 and select menu 8.1. After. 5 sec. If the test set limit is exceeded, the sun symbol flashes on the display. After 5 seconds, all awnings extend and/or the shutters close.
i 12.1 Menu 8.1 - Sun test function 8. 15 seconds 9. OK i 24 or M EN As soon as the torch is switched off, all awnings retract and/or the shutters open after 15 seconds. exit the test mode and return to menu 8 "Service functions". If the sun function does not work as intended, you can find more information on page 29.
i EN 12.2 Menu 8.1 - Wind test function 1. 2. 3. Extend all logged-on awnings or shutters slightly (e.g. with a remote control). If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > / 4. OK > / 5. OK 6. Open menu 8 and select menu 8.1. Open menu 8.1. Turn the wind propeller quickly by hand. If the test set limit is exceeded, the wind symbol flashes on the display. 7. After. 2 sec. After 2 seconds, all awnings retract and/or the shutters open. 8.
12.3 Menu 8.2 - Rotation direction test / change of rotation direction i 1. 2. EN If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > / 3. OK > / 4. OK Open menu 8.2. 5. / 6. Open menu 8 and select menu 8.2. > OK / The number of the selected tubular motor or actuator flashes on the display. The number corresponds to the log-on sequence. Select the tubular motor/actuator to be tested and confirm with OK. Test the rotation direction.
i 12.4 Menu 8.3 - Checking the battery status 1. 2. EN If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > / 3. OK > / 4. OK Open menu 8.3. 5. OK Open menu 8 and select menu 8.3. or M The current charge of the battery is shown in %. return to menu 8 "Service functions".
i 12.5 Menu 8.0 - Viewing the software version 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > / 3. OK > / 4. OK 5. OK Open menu 8 and select menu 8.0. Open menu 8.0. 28 EN or M The current software version is displayed (example). return to menu 8 "Service functions".
i 13. Menu 9 - Logging DuoFern devices on/off EN In this menu you can log DuoFern devices on and off from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor. The menu also provides the "Clear-up” option to remove unavailable devices from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor. To do so, please also read the operating manual of the respective DuoFern device. Maximum number of logged-on devices You can log a maximum of 3 DuoFern devices on to the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor.
i 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 9. / 3. OK Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed. 4. Switch the desired DuoFern device to log-on mode. 5. Start the log-on process on the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor. The log-on process remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes. 5.1 6. OK 30 EN 13.
i 13.1 Logging on devices i EN After successfully logging on, the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor configures the following settings on the newly logged-on device, see next page: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Automatic wind function is activated Wind movement direction UP/Retract Automatic sun function is activated Sunshine position set to 100 % The motor will therefore move several times during the log-on process.
i 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 9. / 3. OK Open menu 9. The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed. 4. Switch the desired DuoFern device to log-off mode. 5. Start the log-off process on the DuoFern Sun/ Wind Sensor. The log-off process remains active for a maximum of 2 minutes. 5.1 6. OK 32 EN 13.
i 13.2 Logging off devices EN Behaviour in the event of a failed log-off In the event of an error, the message "Err" appears and the log-on process is terminated. Error causes: An attempt was made to log off a device that is not logged on.
i EN 13.3 Clear-up This function enables you to log off all DuoFern devices that are no longer available by radio from the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor. 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 9. / 3. OK Open menu 9. 4. 4 seconds The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is displayed. Start the clear-up process. To do this, press and hold the button for 4 seconds. All logged-on devices are then retrieved. Unavailable devices are logged off. 4.
i EN 13.4 Deleting all DuoFern devices 1. 2. If the display is off, turn it on by pressing any button. M > Select menu 9. / 3. OK Open menu 9. 4. 4 seconds The number of logged-on DuoFern devices is dis'played. Press and hold the button for 4 seconds. All logged-on devices are deleted. 4.1 5. OK or M Display after all devices have been deleted. return to the main menu.
i EN 14. Reset (factory settings) This function can be used to completely reset the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor to the factory settings. All previous settings and logged-on DuoFern devices are deleted. 1. M Press any button to turn on the display. OK 2. M Then all data is reset to the factory settings: OK Set limits: - Sun - Wind Logged-on DuoFern devices: none 60 klux 18 km/h To confirm this, all symbols and segments are shown on the display.
i 15. Cleaning and care EN The function of the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor can be affected by environmental influences: ◆ For example, dust or bird droppings on the top of the housing can impair the solar cell and obscure the light sensor. ◆ A dirty wind propeller will no longer turn smoothly and may result in incorrect measurement results.
i 16. Simplified EU declaration of conformity RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH hereby declares that the DuoFern Sun/Wind Sensor complies with the Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following website: www.rademacher.de/ce Warranty terms and conditions Information about the warranty conditions of our products can be found on our homepage.
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