All instructions must be followed closely regardless of the system’s specification. Failure to do so shall absolve Somfy of any responsibility and void the warranty. • The technical details of each product are available and can be supplied by Somfy’s technical services. www.somfy.com...
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The control unit has two types of fabric tension: dynamic tension that lasts the duration of the unwinding and the final tension after the actuators have stopped, at the end limit or following a "stop" command. Fabric actuator Fabric Strap actuator VII Straps VIII Guide pulleys Fabric tube Straps tube Control system FTS control box page2 www.somfy.com...
1 / 2.5 cable Cable wire gauge (mm2) 0.75 0.75 Number of wires in the cable Cable type Black RRF Black RRF Protection rating (actuator horizontal) IP44 IP44 CE marking For the other actuator ranges, contact Somfy's technical service department. page3 www.somfy.com...
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The final tension makes it possible to tighten the fabric perfectly when it stops moving. • The FTS control unit uses a double push button (stop by pressing both push buttons) for automated operation or Somfy automated systems connected to dry contact pulsed outputs (potential-free).
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FTS system operating principle Specifications • Individual one-touch control via double push button. Compatible with SOMFY Soliris IB automated systems. • Symmetrical dynamic tension (the preset dynamic brake will be applied to the straps actuator and the fabric actuator) or...
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• for the fabric actuator in the direction that corresponds to the rolling of the fabric. or on the awning out button, or stop at end limit of the system. page6 www.somfy.com...
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• for the strap actuator in the direction that corresponds to the rolling of the straps. or on the awning out button, or stop at end limit of the system. page7 www.somfy.com...
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Asymmetric tension of the fabric should be selected for certain installations to fit (XIII) special cases, that have the prior approval of Somfy's technical services. Symmetric tensioning of the fabric: A) When the dipswitches (XII) are in the ON/ON position, the...
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Request fabric feed-out: during unwinding, the fabric actuator brakes the fabric very gently. (XIII) If the fabric unwinds too quickly, it will sag: Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gradually increase the potentiometer value (XIII) to limit the sag of the fabric. High stress on the structure! page9 www.somfy.com...
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Request fabric feed-out/in, followed by a "stop" order: the system will stop, and then re-tension the fabric. (XIV) Perform various tests, gradually increasing the potentiometer value (XIV), until you obtain a correct fabric tension. High stress on the structure! page10 www.somfy.com...
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Push button (XI) simultaneously activates the supply to the brakes on both actuators. (XI) This operation eases the system tension, for example in order to adjust its parallel alignment. N.B.: holding push button (XI) down too long (>1 minute) could damage the actuator brakes. page11 www.somfy.com...
The selection charts are designed for horizontal shading or on a very slight incline (5 % max). For a different application, please contact a Somfy technician who will study the feasibility of your installation with you (screen at high incline, vertical system, system with bevel gear, etc.) •...
The operation of the 2 actuators is co-ordinated via a special control box, which also ensures: • Dynamic fabric tension as it unwinds/winds. • An end fabric tension. Fabric actuator Straps tube Straps VIII Guide pulleys Strap actuator FTS control box Fabric tube Fabric Control system page13 www.somfy.com...
4 mm at 90° for each Ø wheel. Fit the roller tubes on the structure, making sure they are aligned in parallel. fabric tube A = B x = y straps tube 6. Preparing the guidance system Prepare the load bar guidance system. page15 www.somfy.com...
Note: The "dynamic tension" wires must be insulated BRAKE with electrical split fittings. ELLOW GREEN ELLOW GREEN Black "straps" roller Europe US/Japan Comments Blue White Shared Brown Black Yellow push button "straps" Brown Black White push button roller Grey Grey Brake Yellow/green Green Earth page16 www.somfy.com...
Maintaining the wiring set up in section 7.4, perform an out & back movement to check the end limits, then unplug the setting tool from the power supply before disconnecting the actuators. Never leave an end limit push button depressed when setting is carried out. page17 www.somfy.com...
• Equipped with 5 packing glands. • Functions: • Individual one-touch control via double push buttons. Compatible with SOMFY Soliris IB automated systems. • Symmetrical dynamic tension (the preset dynamic brake will be applied to the straps actuator and FUSE...
(XII) are in the ON position to obtain symmetrical dynamic voltage when the fabric is unwound and wound up. (except specific cases approved beforehand by Somfy's technical service.) • Make sure that the potentiometers (XIII) and (XIV) are in position "0" so that the dynamic and final tensions are at minimum.
10 and 13, replacing it with the wires of the corresponding sensor (normally closed contact). EE FOLLOWING PAGE TO MATCH UP THE MARKERS Mains Live Neutral Earth EE FOLLOWING PAGE TO MATCH UP THE MARKERS Mains Earth Live Neutral page20 www.somfy.com...
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10 11 12 13 Mains US/Japan range 10 11 12 13 Mains US/Japan range 10 11 12 13 Mains Europe US/Japan Comments Blue White Shared Black Yellow push button Brown Black White push button Grey Grey Brake Yellow/green Green Earth page21 www.somfy.com...
In certain cases, such as a steep inclination, it is possible to alter the position of the dip switches (XII), to obtain a low or dissymmetrical dynamic tension. These set-ups should be validated with Somfy's technical service. • The dynamic tension then needs to be adjusted using the potentiometer (XIII), graduated from 0 to 9.
• Whenever it is stopped, the system seems to strain the structure abnormally: • Reduce the final tension on the potentiometer (XIV). • Make sure that the actuators used are those recommended on our charts. page23 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 1. FTS system controlled by a Soliris IB page24 www.somfy.com...
Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 2. FTS system controlled by a Chronis IB page25 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 3. FTS system controlled by a universal radio receiver connected to a GR3 page26 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 4. FTS system controlled by a universal radio receiver connected to a GR3, with wind protection page27 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 5. FTS system controlled by a universal radio receiver connected to a GR3, with wind/sun protection page28 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 6. 2 FTS systems controlled by an RTS sensor with dry contact outputs, with Telis patio RTS page29 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 7. 2 FTS systems controlled by a Soliris IB page30 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 8. 2 FTS systems controlled by a double push button page31 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 9. 2 FTS systems controlled by a double push button, with a smoke extraction system page32 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 10. Three FTS systems controlled by single controls with push buttons page33 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system 11. Several FTS systems controlled by a Soliris IB page34 www.somfy.com...
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Wiring confi gurations of the FTS system ® 10. FTS system controlled by an animeo IB+ 1 Output Converter WM/PCB 100-240 V AC page35 www.somfy.com...
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Mounting centre-to-centre distance: 48 and 60 mm. Supplied with no screws. 9910003 Max: FTS60 70 Nm. Universal bracket Mounting centre-to-centre distance: 48 and 60 mm. Supplied with mounting screws. 9910007 Lockable ring Max: FTS60 70Nm. 9910002 page43 www.somfy.com...
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Imbac 70 - shaft D12 9410817 Supplied in bulk. End piece for tube Max: FTS50 25/17. Döhner 70 - shaft D12 9430616 End piece for tube Supplied in bulk. Welser 70 - shaft D12 Max: FTS50 25/17. 9430618 page44 www.somfy.com...
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D63x1.5 - shaft D14 Max: FTS50 25/17. 9430614 End piece for tube Supplied in bulk. Imbac 70 - shaft D14 Max: FTS50 25/17. 9430615 End piece for tube Supplied in bulk. Döhner 70 - shaft D14 Max: FTS50 25/17. 9430617 page45 www.somfy.com...
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To be used with two drive wheels adapted to the roller tube. 9420674 Heavy load end piece Supplied in a bag, drive wheels fitted. Max: FTS60 70/17. 9430620 Heavy load end piece Supplied in a bag, drive wheels fitted. Max: FTS60 70/17. 9430626 page46 www.somfy.com...
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Supplied in bag. 9430610 Nylon ball joint ext dia: 33 Max: FTS60 55/12. int dia: 12 9128642 To be used with four drive wheels adapted to the roller tube. Intermediate support Max: FTS60 70/17. complete Supplied in bag. 9420673 page47 www.somfy.com...
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Adjustable end bracket Max: FTS60 55/17. 9540786 Supplied in bag. bracket FTS60 Max: FTS60 70/17. 9430603 To be used with four drive wheels adapted to the roller tube. Complete intermediate Max: FTS60 70/17. bracket Supplied in bag. 9420673 page48 www.somfy.com...
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Ext. dia. 130 9146071 Guide pulley Int. dia. 63 Allows 9 m of strap to be rolled up. Ext. dia. 160 9146072 Guide pulley Int. dia. 63 Allows 12 m of strap to be rolled up. Ext. dia. 175 9430612 page49 www.somfy.com...
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Compatible with the 20 mm strap and the load bars with ridge Ø5. 9430606 For FTS guiding, contains: • 2 eye screws Guiding accessory • 4 cable tighteners • 2 turnbuckles 9430611 Compatible with cable Ø4. Stainless steel cable Ø4 9430607A page50 www.somfy.com...
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Bolts and nuts for universal actuator bracket 9670002 Wheel stop LT50 Supplied in a bag with a bolt. Max: FTS LT50 25/17. 9910004 FTS setting tool For LS 40, LT 50 and LT 60 motors. Length 3m. 9137080 page51 www.somfy.com...
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The selection charts are designed for horizontal shading or on a very slight incline (5 % max). For a different application, please contact a Somfy technician who will study the feasibility of your installation with you (screen at high incline, vertical system, etc.) 1.
FTS charts (230v/50hz range motors) 4. General charts with usage case - Europe range Width (m) Forward movement (m) Note: The different cases indicated above correspond to accessory lists developed on the following pages. page53 www.somfy.com...
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
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When using different tubes, it is necessary to modify the adaptor references. • This accessory list does not include the load bar (not supplied by Somfy). • For the control system, see the list of double push buttons or the list of automated systems compatible with the FTS system.
Legal information on the FTS system Somfy hereby declares that this product conforms to the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/CE. A Declaration of Conformity is available at www.somfy.com/ce. Usable in the EU, Somfy Worldwide Argentina: Somfy Argentina...