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 "Hand Held Control Switch" or the SOMFY "Centralis Wireless Control Switch" or both together.
SOMFY Hand Held Control Switches.
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. This system only requires power to the motor in the head box.
| 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. | 
| 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.
| Two shutters in one room and two shutters in another can all be controlled by the four-channel switch. |
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Programmed all your shutters individually, connect only the first shutter to the mains power
supply, then set the up and down limit, (this is shown on the How to Program link below).
Then disconnect this shutter from the main power supply. Repeat this process until all the
shutters that will operate on that channel are programmed. These shutters can then be reconnected
to the main power supply, this group of shutters will now operate simultaneously when this channel is selected.
Setting the next channel, press the round button below the four lights to toggle through to the next channel.
Repeat the above process until all shutters are programmed to the desired channel.
On the fifth press of the
button all four channels will be activated, allowing you to master control all
programmed 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
How to program the single and four channel control switches
After you have programmed all your shutters individually (with the help from the link above) you are now ready to program all 4 channels to operated at the same time.
Step 1
Select channel 1 then press the program button on the back of the hand held remote for 5 seconds, the motor will move,
then press the channel button on the front of the hand held remote until all four lights are illuminated, then press the programming button on the rear of the hand held remote for half a second, the motor will move,
you have now programmed the first channel to channel 5. Repeat this process with the remaining channels, after this process all shutters will open and close at the same time when channel 5 is selected.
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Transmission range is 20 meters through two concrete walls or up to 300 meters with no obstacles.
Programming "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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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 electrician. This wall-mounted switch is powered by a battery, which has approximately three (3) years operating life. |
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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.
| Individual Control: One control switch for one shutter. | 
| Group Control: One control switch for two or more shutters. |
| Multiple Control: Two or more control switches for one shutter. | 
| 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".
How to program the Centralis Wireless Control Switch
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 $125.00
- SOMFY Hand Held Four Channel $150.00
All Prices include GST.
To order any upgrade send an email immediately after you place your order
we will then send you a PayPal request for payment for the upgrade.
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