AUTOMATE ™ AX30/AX50 EXTERNAL SHADE MOTOR 433 MHZ BI-DIRECTIONAL ELECTRONIC LIMIT FAVORITE POSITION IMPACT DETECTION INSTR.AX30/AX50 v0.6 SEP 2020 AUTOMATE | AX30/AX50 External Shade Motor combine the simple, intuitive features of ARC “Automate Radio Communication” with the higher lifting capacity of an AC motor for larger shade applications.
CONTENTS 1 ASSEMBLY 6 2 WIRING 7 2.1 EU/AU Motor 7 2.2 US Motor 7 3 8 P1 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 3.1 Motor state test 8 3.2 Motor configuration options 8 4 9 NON CASSETTE OPEN MODE 4.1 Initial Setup 9 4.1.1 Pair motor with controller 9 4.1.2 Check motor direction 9 4.2 Set Limits 10 4.3 Adjust Upper Limit 10 4.4 Adjust lower limit 11 4.5 Delete Upper/Lower Limits 11 5 12 CASSETTE MODE 5.1 Initial Setup 12 5.1.1 Pair motor with controller 12 5.1.
CONTENTS 6.4.1 Active/Deactivate Impact Detection Mode 20 7 21 ADD CONTROLLER AND CHANNEL 7.1 Using P2 Button on existing controller to add a new controller or channel 21 7.2 Using a pre-existing controller to add or delete a controller or channel 21 8 22 FAVORITE POSITIONING 8.1 Set a favorite position 22 8.2 Send shade to favorite position 22 8.3 Delete favorite position 22 9 SLEEP MODE 23 10 WIND SENSOR FUNCTION 23 10.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Important safety instructions to be read before installation. Incorrect installation can lead to serious injury and will void manufacturer’s liability and warranty. It is important for the safety of persons to follow the enclosed instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Statement Regarding FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Note: 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.
1 ASSEMBLY Please refer to Rollease Acmeda System Assembly Manual for full assembly instructions relevant to the hardware system being used, including recommended crown, drive and bracket adapter kits. Step 1. Cut roller tube to required length. IMPORTANT Impact detection does not require a 2 piece drive set. The use of a standard 1 part drive adapter is compatible. Zipscreen is needed to let the impact transmit to the top during downward movement.
2 WIRING 2.1 EU/AU Motor Disconnect the mains power supply. Connect the motor according to the information in the table below. Ensure cable is kept clear of fabric. Ensure antenna is kept straight and away from metal objects. P1 button on motor head Power OFF Water proof connector D O N OT RE MOVE T HI S L AB EL D O N OT RE M OVE T HI S L A B E L WARNING 1 2 1 2 3 3 MOTOR MT01-1145-069014 MT01-1145-069016 MT01-1145-069013 MT01-1145-069015 2.
3 P1 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 3.1 Motor state test This table describes the function of a short P1 Button press/release (<2 seconds) depending on current motor configuration. P1 Press Condition Function Achieved Visual Feedback Audible Feedback Function Described If limit is NOT set None No Action None No Action If limits are set Operational control of motor, run to limit.
For Cassette Mode refer to section 5 and for Vertical Drop Mode refer to section 6. 4 NON CASSETTE OPEN MODE Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting. 4.1 Initial Setup 4.1.1 Pair motor with controller Hold P1 button on motor head. Select channel on controller. IMPORTANT Hold STOP on controller. Motor Response Motor Response Consult user manual for your controller for information on Approx. selecting channel. Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits 4.1.
4.2 Set Limits To save upper limit, hold UP and STOP. 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. Motor Response IMPORTANT Approx. Cycle shade up and down prior to setting limits to settle fabric 5 SECS IMPORTANT After setting limits, motor will automatically exit from initial set-up mode. 4.3 Adjust Upper Limit Hold UP and STOP on controller.
4.4 Adjust lower limit Hold DOWN and STOP on controller. Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the DOWN button. Motor Response Motor Response Approx. 5 SEC S 4.5 Delete Upper/Lower Limits Press P2 on controller Motor Response To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP. Approx.
For Non-Cassette Open Mode refer to section 4 and for Vertical Drop Mode refer to section 6. 5 CASSETTE MODE Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting. 5.1 Initial Setup 5.1.1 Pair motor with controller Hold P1 button on motor head. Select channel on controller. IMPORTANT Hold STOP on controller. Motor Response Motor Response Consult user manual for your controller for information on Approx. selecting channel. Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits 5.1.
5.2 Select Motor Mode Now set the motor to cassette mode. Press P2 on controller. Press UP on controller. Press UP on controller. Cassette Mode: Motor Response 5.3 Set Limits SET LOWER LIMIT IN CASSETTE MODE Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on controller. To save lower limit, hold DOWN and STOP. + Motor Response OR 5 SECS SET UPPER LIMIT IN CASSETTE MODE Move shade to the highest position by pressing the UP button on controller.
5.4 Delete Upper/Lower Limits Move shade to Upper/Lower Limits Press P2 on controller Motor Response Press DOWN on controller Motor Response Press P2 on controller Motor Response 5.4.1 Activate/Deactivate Upper Limit Fabric Tension Upper limit fabric tension is deactivated by default.
5.4.2 Activate/Deactivate Lower limit Fabric Tension Lower limit fabric tension is deactivated by default.
For Non-Cassette Open Mode refer to Section 4 and for Cassette Mode refer to section 5. 6 VERTICAL DROP MODE Note: Ensure Motor is in factory default setting. 6.1 Initial Setup 6.1.1 Pair motor with controller Hold P1 button on motor head. Select channel on controller. IMPORTANT Hold STOP on controller. Motor Response Motor Response Consult user manual for your controller for information on Approx. selecting channel. Motor is now in step mode and ready for setting limits 6.1.
6.2 Select Motor Mode Now set vertical drop mode. Press P2 on controller. Press UP on controller. Press UP on controller. Perform sequence 2 Times - Motor will Jog/Beep at the end of each sequence. Vertical Drop Mode: Motor Response at the end of x2 sequence 6.3 Set Limits For Ultralock application, see Zipscreen Manual for further info To save upper limit, hold UP and STOP. Move shade to the desired highest or lowest position by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons on controller.
6.3.1 Adjust upper limit Hold UP and STOP on controller. Move shade to the desired highest position by pressing the UP button. Motor Response Approx. To save upper limit, hold UP and STOP. Motor Response 5 SEC S Approx. 5 SEC S 6.3.2 Adjust lower limit Hold DOWN and STOP on controller. Move shade to the desired lowest position by pressing the DOWN button. Motor Response Approx.
6.3.3 Delete Upper/Lower Limits Move shade to Upper/Lower Limits. Press P2 on controller Motor Response 6.4 Press DOWN on controller Motor Response Press P2 on controller Motor Response Impact Detection (Only available with Zipscreen) Impact detection may be activated only in Vertical Drop mode. If an obstacle is detected twice in the shade path during downwards movement, the motor lifts the shade up ~ 7.87in. (20cm).
6.4.1 Active/Deactivate Impact Detection Mode The Impact Detection feature only works in the active zone during downward movement. This impact detection feature is deactivated by default. Repeat sequence to turn on or off as required. Press P2 on controller. Press DOWN on controller. Press DOWN on controller. Impact Detection ON Motor Response Motor Response Motor Response Impact Detection OFF IMPORTANT Motor Response Impact detection does not require a 2 piece drive set.
7 ADD CONTROLLER AND CHANNEL 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. Motor Response IMPORTANT 7.2 Press P2 on controller A. Motor Response Press STOP on an new controller to add it.
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. Motor Response 8.2 Press STOP on controller. Motor Response Press STOP on controller. Motor Response Send shade to favorite position Approx. 8.3 Delete favorite position Press P2 on controller. Motor Response Press STOP on controller.
9 9 SLEEP MODE 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”. Enter Sleep Mode Exit Sleep Mode: Method 1 Sleep mode is utilized to prevent a motor from incorrect configuration during other motor setup. Exit sleep mode once the shade is ready. Hold P1 button on motor head.
11 G TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Motor is not responding Cause Remedy A/C power supply not plugged in.
