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Savant® Shades
Provisioning and Programming Guide
Document Number:
009-1525-01
Document Date:
August 2017
Document Supports:
da Vinci 8.5
Copyright © 2017 Savant Systems, LLC
45 Perseverance Way, Hyannis, MA 02601
Savant.com
| 508.683.2500

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  • Page 1 Savant® Shades Provisioning and Programming Guide Document Number: 009-1525-01 Document Date: August 2017 Document Supports: da Vinci 8.5 45 Perseverance Way, Hyannis, MA 02601 Copyright © 2017 Savant Systems, LLC Savant.com | 508.683.2500...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B: Provision SSC-W485 Controller using Embedded Web UI ..............22   Appendix C: System Monitor ..............................24   Appendix D: Shade Data Table ..............................25   Important Notice ..................................... 26 Shades Provisioning and Programming Guide Copyright © 2017 Savant Systems, LLC 009-1525-01 | 170908...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information - Read First

    Before installing, configuring, and operating Savant equipment and other Follow all the safety instructions listed below and apply where relevant. vendor equipment, Savant recommends that each dealer, installer, etc. access Additional safety information will be included where appropriate. and read all the required technical documentation. Savant technical 1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before starting the process, ensure the following items are available and if required, installed into the system: Savant shades with shade motors installed using all required mounts ..........................Shade fabric is installed onto shade tubes and installed in window ..........................

  • Page 5: Deployment Checklist

    2.   Deployment Checklist Follow these steps to successfully provision and program the Savant Shades solution into a Savant Pro System. This page should be used as a checklist to record which steps have been completed. 1.   Verify all items in the Required items checklist are installed and powered ......................

  • Page 6: Status Led Descriptions

    SSC-W485 wireless shade controller. Section 4.2 below describes the SSC-002485 wired shade controller. Understanding the various LED states assists a user when adding the shade controller to the Savant Pro System as well as helps to troubleshoot any problems that can happen.
  • Page 7 Blinks Twice communicating with the Savant System Host. During setup, the Blinks Three Times sequence indicates the shade controller was provisioned to the local network and is trying to connect to the Savant Pro System Host. Blinks Three Times During normal operation, the Blinks Three Times sequence can occur if communication between the Shade Controller and Host is lost.

  • Page 8: Provision The Ssc-W485 Shade Controller (Wireless)

    5.   Provision the SSC-W485 Shade Controller (wireless) The SSC-W485 communicates with the Savant Pro Host using Wi-Fi over a wireless network. Follow sections 5.1 through 5.5 to connect the shade controller to the local network. Read sections 5.1 through 5.3 to understand the provisioning process. Follow sections 5.4 and 5.5 for instructions on how to provision the shade controller.
  • Page 9 5.4.   Install SmartConnect To connect the SSC-W485 controller to the network, the Savant SmartConnect application must be installed and running on an iOS device such as an iPhone® or iPad®. The SmartConnect Application can be downloaded from the Apple App Store to your iPhone or iPad.
  • Page 10 If the IP Address of the controller is required (possibly for troubleshooting or to verify DHCP reservation), the IP Address for the SSC- -   W485 can be discovered using the rpmEmbScanner utility from the Savant Application Manager on the SDE/MacBook. To open the utility, select Launch > rpmEmbScanner from the menu bar in the Savant Application Manager (SAM).

  • Page 11: Provision The Ssc-002485 Shade Controller (Wired)

    -   the Savant Host has a configuration on it that includes this shade controller and the shade controller is currently communicating with the Host. This process is described later in this document. For now, the LED will Blink Twice.

  • Page 12: Blueprint Configuration (Add Controllers)

    10.   Double-click the shade controller to open its Inspector. 11.   Enter the 16 character UID for the controller into the Savant UID field. TIP! The UID can be obtained from a sticker located on the bottom of the controller or can be copy and paste from the rpmEmbeddedScanner or Shade Manager window.

  • Page 13: Add Shade Motor And Make Connections

    HELPFUL INFORMATION! Placing a component in the Shared Equipment zone ensures that it will be accessible from any zone in the Savant Pro App. Placing a component in a user zone limits its availability to that zone only. 4.   In the window that opens, enter a unique name that describes the component being added.

  • Page 14: Blueprint Configuration (Shade Manager)

    8.   Blueprint Configuration (Shade Manager) The shade manager in Blueprint (Tools > Savant Shades) is where Blueprint discovers each of the shades that are wired into the system. From the shade manager, the following can be achieved. Discover each shade motor that is wired to the shade controller.

  • Page 15: Configure Individual Motors

    HELPFUL! The Address (1) field in the Shade Data Table is also automatically populated with the Node ID. 4.   From the Savant Zone field, select the zone where the shade is installed. If the motor was configured to a specific user zone, only that zone is available.
  • Page 16 App Software Info Lists the version of firmware installed in the shade motor. The Savant Support Team may require this information when troubleshooting a problem. The last six characters identify the version of firmware.

  • Page 17: Create Shade Motor Groups

    Once all motors are configured and operational, motor groups can be created. A motor group allows multiple shade motors to be grouped so they are all controlled by the same entity/slider in the Savant Pro or TrueControl 11 Apps. The steps below describe how to create motor groups and add motors to that group.

  • Page 18: Sync Configuration To The Shade Data Table

    The Shade Manager must be closed before the Host can regain control of the shade controller. After the Shade Manager is closed, it can take up to 20 seconds for the shade manager to drop the connection. The Shades service in the Savant Pro App will not function correctly if the Shade Manager window is open.

  • Page 19: Save Configuration, Generate Services, And Upload Configuration

    8.5.   Save Configuration, Generate Services, and Upload Configuration With the shade controller and shade motor added and connected in Blueprint, the configuration needs to be uploaded to the Savant Pro System Host. 1.   Select File > Save from the Blueprint menu bar.

  • Page 20: Additional Information

    9.   Additional Information Refer to the following documents located on the Savant Customer Community for additional information. SmartControl RS-485 – Wi-Fi Shade Controller with 1 RS485 Quick Reference Guide (009-1553-xx) -   SmartControl RS-485 – Wired Shade Controller with 2 RS485 Quick Reference Guide (009-1554-xx) -  ...

  • Page 21: Appendix A: Network Requirements

    Device Network Connections Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN) or subnet as the Host. Savant recommends not implementing any type of traffic or packet shaping in your network topology for the Savant devices as this may interfere with performance.

  • Page 22: Appendix B: Provision Ssc-W485 Controller Using Embedded Web Ui

    SCC-W485 controller from the available networks. The SSC- W485 will be presented as Savant<mac address>. Note: The Mac Address is the first 12 characters of the UID. The UID is printed on a label on the bottom of the controller.
  • Page 23 Blinks Three times – The SSC-W485 is connected to the local network and is trying to connect to the Savant Pro System Host. In this scenario, a configuration with the SSC-W485 in it must be added to a Blueprint configuration and then uploaded to the Host.

  • Page 24: Appendix C: System Monitor

    Appendix C: System Monitor The System Monitor application is an all-encompassing tool that lets a user inspect, monitor, and make updates to the components in the Savant Pro System. As part of the Savant Pro System, the SmartControl RS485 wired and wireless shade controllers are available in System Monitor. Relevant System Monitor information regarding these controllers is described below.

  • Page 25: Appendix D: Shade Data Table

    Appendix D: Shade Data Table To open the Shade Data Table, select Tools > Settings > Shades… from the Blueprint menu bar. The entries described below are for each of the fields that are automatically populated. For information on adding custom buttons refer to the Shade Data Table Application Note on the Savant Customer Community.

  • Page 26: Important Notice

    Savant Systems, LLC. reserves the right to change product specifications without notice, therefore, the information presented herein shall not be construed as a commitment or warranty. Savant Systems, LLC. shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance, furnishing, reliance on, or use of this material.

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