Wireless Control SOMFY RTS Motor
SOMFY is well known as a world leader in tubular motor technology and have an advanced product range. This information page explains how the "Somfy RTS Motor" work with the "Centralis Wireless Control Switch" or the SOMFY "Hand Held Control Switch" or both together.
Centralis Wireless Control Switch
| This system incorporates the well-known reliability of SOMFY motors with the revolution of wireless switching. An inherent problem with installing motorised shutters is the inconvenience and cost of running cables to the switch location. In the case of double brick construction and especially where there is little or no roof access the running of cables can be very expensive as well as disruptive to the customer. We have seen situations where the customer has compromised on switch location, as it is not possible to run the cables. |  |
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The Somfy range of wireless controls can effectively overcome these problems. The "Somfy RTS Motor" must have a mains power supply. The "Centralis Wireless Control Switch" can be mounted anywhere up
to 300 meters away and requires no wires at all. This switch can be
easily mounted and relocated at any time with no need for a licensed
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Security is provided via the SRC (SOMFY Rolling
Codes)
Every time a signal is sent from the control switch to the motor, the codes are randomly changed. There are over 16 million different code combinations, ensuring a very high level of Security
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Transmission range is 20 meters through two concrete walls or up to 300 meters with no obstacles
The installation advantage is only one of the many benefits of the Somfy range. Imagine being able to add a second, third or fourth switch to a shutter without the need of specialty relays or even an electrician. Master switching, Group Controls, Sub-Group Controls and Multiple Switches per shutter are all possible with the Somfy range. In fact up to 16 switches can be programmed to one shutter, imagine the limitless combinations.
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Individual Control: One control switch for one shutter. |
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Group Control: One control switch for two or more shutters. |
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Multiple Control: Two or more control switches for one shutter |
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Master Control: Individual control switches per shutter plus one or more master switches |
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The "Somfy RTS Motor" gives almost limitless options by simply adding more switches.
This Somfy Receiver can also be used with the "Hand Held Control Switches".
Somfy Hand Held Control Switches
| The SOMFY Hand Held Control Switch is a radio transmitter operating on 433MHz similar to the Somfy "wireless controls Switch". The hand held control switch is available in two forms, the single channel and the four channel. Both the hand held control switches will require a "Somfy RTS Motor" from the Somfy range. |
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| The single channel control switch has the same functions as the "Wireless control switch". However this is a hand held switch which could has very obvious advantages. |
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The four-channel control switch is equivalent to four individual switches. The round button at the bottom toggles through the four individual channels while a series of lights above indicate which channel is selected. Each individual channel acts as a separate switch and can be programmed to operate any shutter fitted with the "Somfy RTS Motor". |
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Both single and four-channel hand held control switches are supplied with a wall mount bracket
This system offers all the advantages of the Somfy range with the added advantage of a hand held control. Though the single channel switch is very similar to the Somfy "Wireless control switch".
The four-channel controller has many other advantages. There is the obvious advantage in cost as the one switch can do the job of four
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Two shutters in one room and two shutters in another
can all be controlled by the four-channel switch.
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Connect only the first group of shutters (1 or more ) to the mains power supply, this group will be on the same channel. Then set the up and down limits (this is shown on the How to Program link below ).Then press the round button below the four lights to toggle through to the next channels. Connect the second group of shutters (1 or more )to the mains power supply and set the limits. .Then press the round button below the four lights to toggle through to the next channels. Continue this process until all shutters are programmed. This control switch also has a master control mode. On the fifth press of the button all four channels will be activated allowing you to master control all four shutters at the one time.
The Hand Held Switches are powered by a battery, which has approximately three (3) years operating life.
How to program the single and four channel control switches
Connect the "Somfy RTS Motor or Motors" to the power supply that will operate on the same channel, and then set the up and down limits, then connect the next "Somfy RTS Motor or Motors" to the power supply that will operate on next channel and set the limits, continue this process until all shutters have been set.
Security is provided via the SRC (SOMFY Rolling
Codes)
Every time a signal is sent from the control switch to the motor, the codes are randomly changed. There are over 16 million different code combinations, ensuring a very high level of Security
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Transmission range is 20 meters through two concrete walls or up to 300 meters with no obstacles
Programing My Favourites
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This button allows the user to pre-program a "favourite shutter position". Once the user presses the "my" button the desired position can be accessed anytime, no matter the position of the shutter.
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Optional extra upgrade pricing
Upgrade the standard Somfy motor to the RTS Somfy motor $145.00
RTS "Centralis Wall Switch" $125.00
Somfy Hand Held one Channel $98.00
Somfy Hand Held Four Channel $125.00
All Prices include GST
Please email for instruction on how to order Somfy RTS.