v3 User Guide
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Read all warnings and instructions prior to installing the device. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage or serious personal injury. Before installation, check that this product is compatible with the associate equipment and accessories. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use. Any use outside the sphere of application specified by HAB Home Intelligence is not approved.
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1 2 7 6 5 4 3 iblinds Motor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Z-Wave Include / Exclude Button Calibration Reset Button Battery Connector Solar Connector String Pass-Through Channel Micro USB Connector iblinds Motor Tilt Shaft 6 6 Window Blind Components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Window Blind Mounting Bracket End Cap Tilting Mechanism Tilt Drum Tilt Rod Headrail ibinds v3 User Guide – v3.0 Page 4 ©HAB Home Intelligence, LLC.
Installation 1. Charge Battery Add battery charge instructions and image IMPORTANT! Charge battery before first use. Connect battery cable to the red BAT port. Connect USB Charging Power Cable to the USB Port. Move battery switch to the ON [I] position. Plug USB power outlet into a wall outlet. Charge battery until the Motor LED Indicator turn green 2. Remove Blind from Window: Tilt the blind slats to the fully open position and then raise the window blind.
4. Determine iblinds Motor Location The motor should be installed near the center of the headrail. Make a note of where the iblinds motor will be installed. All wires will be run to this area. 5. Determine Tilt Shaft Shape Your iblinds Kit comes with 3 different tilt shafts- Large Square, Small Square and Hexagonal. Choose the tilt shaft that matches the tilt rod in your blinds. 6. Remove the Motor Case Lid & Tilt Shaft Use the enclosed hex wrench to unscrew all four screws on the Motor Case lid.
5. Choose Power Option The iblinds device has 2 Power charging options. Select the option that best suits you and follow the instructions below. USB SLR BAT [Option 1. Rechargeable Battery with Charge Adapter] A. Install the Charge Adapter The Charge Adapter is installed where the tilt mechanism is removed from. Align the Charge Adapter so the bottom opening of the Charge Adapter sits over the slot where the tilt mechanism was removed from.
Height Adapter The iblinds motor will work with high-profile and low-profile window blind headrails. If you have a high-profile headrail, attach the Height Adapter to the bottom of the iblinds motor. To determine what type of headrail profile you have, measure the height of the headrail. High-Profile Headrail Height = 2 inches Low-Profile Headrail Height = 1.5 inches 7.
Charging Battery using the Charge Adapter, USB Cable and USB Adapter 1. Attach USB Cable to Headrail Charge Adapter Attach the Micro USB end of the supplied USB Cable into the Charge Adapter of the headrail. Leave connected for at least 8 hours. 2. Attach USB and Plug in Power Adapter Attach the other end of the USB cable into the USB power adapter and plug the power adapter into the wall outlet. ibinds v3 User Guide – v3.0 Page 9 ©HAB Home Intelligence, LLC.
Z-Wave Specifics Z-Wave Compatibility The iblinds device can be operated in any Z-Wave network, with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All non-battery-operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network. Z-Wave Association Group The iblinds product grouping identifier is 1 and maximum number of devices that can be added to the group is 1.
Z-Wave Network Remove for Exclusion 1. Remove the window blind from the headrail. 2. Power the iblinds device. Follow step 5. Choose Power Option to make sure the power connection is correct. Note: If you are using Option A: Rechargeable Battery with Charge Adapter or Option B: Rechargeable Battery with Solar Panel, move the switch located on the battery to the on Position. 3. SLR BAT USB Z-Wave Remove for Exclusion Follow the directions for your Z-Wave device to place it in the exclusion mode.
