SOMFY EOLIS WIREFREE RTS Operating Instructions

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DESCRIPTION

The Eolis WireFree RTS Sensor is a battery powered, 2-axis vibration sensor that detects vibration of an awning caused
by excessive wind. It will transmit a radio command to retract an awning when the vibration due to wind is greater than
the set point. It comes packaged in a weather proof enclosure and is meant to mount on the front bar of the awning.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

System Set Up

1. Apply power to a motorized awning already installed on a dwelling.
2. Press the UP button on a Telis or similar transmitter already
memorized. The awning should retract. If this is incorrect, follow
the directions included with the transmitter to reverse the motor
direction.
FAILURE TO CORRECT THIS ERROR WILL
CAUSE THE AWNING TO EXTEND DURING WINDY
CONDITIONS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
3 Measure the time it takes the awning to travel from fully retracted to
.
fully extended. Set Dip Switch 2 to the ON position for travel time
between 60 and 90 seconds. Set Dip Switch 2 to the OFF (near the
battery) position for travel time less than 60 seconds.
4. Put the RTS motor in programming mode by depressing the
program button on the original transmitter. The motor should jog.
Push the programming button on the sensor. The motor will jog
again, the sensor is now memorized by the motor. Repeating this
step will remove the sensor from the motor memory.
5. Disconnect the awning from power. Secure the cover to the Eolis
Sensor with the screws provided. Mount the sensor to the awning
using the hardware provided.
6. Once the sensor is properly mounted, reconnect power to the
awning. Fully extend the awning using a Telis Transmitter. After
15 seconds, jolt the front bar to simulate a windy condition. The
awning should retract.
Set Switch to this
position for awning
travel time between
60 and 90 seconds.
Set Switch to this
position for Test Mode
EOLIS WIREFREE RTS SENSOR
Operating Instructions
Sensor A
Programming
Adjustment
Button
Dip
Switch
Set Switch to this
position for awning
travel time less than
60 seconds.

Setting the Sensitivity

The Eolis Wirefree Sensor is shipped with the most sensitive settings.
If it is determined that the awning is retracting too often or due to
minimal wind, the sensitivity can be decreased by turning each
adjustment knob counter clockwise. It is recommended the set point
be decreased in increments of two and the sensor retested.

Operation

1. When the awning extends, the sensor will ignore any vibrations for
the period of time set in Dip Switch 2.
2. When the wind is strong enough to cause the awning to vibrate, the
sensor will retract the awning. All commands will be ignored for a
period of one minute afterwards.
3. If the awning is stopped before extending fully and a subsequent
down command is given, the Eolis WireFree Sensor will view the
movement as a wind vibration and retract the awning. The user will
have to wait up to 30 seconds before the awning can be activated
again.
Sensor B
Adjustment
Least Most
Sensitive Sensitive
+
Battery
Sensor B
Sensor A
-