animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 1 Wizard Select If you wish to make the setting in a step by step process, please select "Wizard". If you select "Main Menu", you have access to all adjustment options. Locals Select the menu language.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Caution: 1. "Down Command" means that the end products/motorized products (roller shutters, Venetian blinds, etc.) are being lowered or that a window is being opened. 2. "Up Command" means that the end products/motorized products (roller shutters, Venetian blinds, etc.) are being raised or that a window is being closed.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Connecting the weather station: The sensor technology (Compact Sensor, Outside Sensor Box, M8 or M13) is connected to the TouchBuco via 2 cables (A - B). Please ensure the correct polarity when connecting. The maximum cable length is 500 m.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 1.10 Define number of zones Specify how many sections/zones the project is divided into (1 - 4/1 - 8). You can also designate individual zones. Examples of how to define a zone or section: You have a project with the following layout and 5 motorized products (roller shutters, venetian blinds, etc.): Example 1 1 to 5 are exterior Venetian blinds: Since there are two façade fronts facing different directions, two zones...
Taking this parameter into account improves operating ergonomics and the positioning accu- racy of the end product/motorized product. The following Somfy drives can be used in combination with TouchBuco and animeo IB+ motor controllers: • Standard Motor: LT, SLT, LS and J4 ranges (without WT designation).
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A wind brace is used for speeds above approximately 30 m/s (please contact your manufacturer). Somfy accepts no liability for incorrect setups. Window opened outwards: With electric drive for opening and closing outwards. When setting the other parameters, please note that 0 % corresponds to the closed position and 100 % to the opened position.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Interior Plisseé: Made of textile material and behaves like a roller shutter, i.e. just moving up and down. Interior Venetian blind 90°/- 90°: This is a blind-based system that moves vertically and can be turned. Interior curtain: With electric drive for opening and closing interior curtains and shades.
Assigning a password for the "Settings" menu Assigning a password prevents third parties from making parameter changes (by mistake) while the system is in operation. "somfy" is set as the default password. However, you can change the password here by clicking on “Use Settings Password”.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 In the "LOG" menu, current events such as switching commands, sensor values and system faults are rec- orded over an extended time period (up to a maximum of 3 months). The "SETTINGS" menu takes you to further configurations. This menu can be protected with a password. Dashboard This menu provides you with up-to-date information on all functions of the selected zone.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Control all Standard all: Here, you can move the motorized products in all zones selected up and down using the up/down arrows. The stop button allows you to stop the motorized products and the "my" button allows you to move them to the intermediate position set (please refer to "Settings/Options").
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Inside In this section, all sensors which are connected and in use are displayed as icons together with their current measured values. The numbering from 1 to 4 indicates the quantity of inside sensors used. Sensor errors are displayed by means of different symbols.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 6 Settings Alarm, Rain/Snow, Frost/Ice, Wind and Lock Timer are safety functions. When enabling individual safety functions, the animeo IB+ or Smoove UNO IB+ Motor Controllers are locked for further operator commands (local operation via buttons, radio functions, etc.) and low-priority automatic commands.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 6.1.2 Rain/Snow This function is used to protect end products/shades from precipitation for safety reasons. In the event of a rain/snow alarm, further operator commands (local operation via buttons, radio control, etc.) and low-priority automatic commands are locked.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Enabling the function: To enable the Frost or Ice function, you need to move the "Frost/Ice" slider to the right. Setting the Frost/Ice function: Threshold "On": Adjustment range from 0 °C to 40 °C. Delay time: Adjustment range "On"...
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Setting the wind and wind direction: Selecting the wind sensors: When setting up the sensor system, you either selected the Compact Sensor (just one wind sensor) or the Outside Sensor Box (up to two wind sensors). You now need to select which wind sensor is to be used as reference for this zone.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Down Priority The end products/motorized products in a zone move to the lower end limit and low-priority manual and automatic commands are locked. Off Time: The disabling function is terminated from this time onwards. The switching time can either be a fixed time of the day or be calculated automatically based on the dawn and dusk times (please see below for an explanation on this).
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Comfort The "Timer" and "Sun" convenience functions can be set manually. To set these functions, simply tap the icon or the arrow at the bottom right. 6.2.1 Timer This function is used to move end products/motorized products at adjustable times to a position where they remain until released.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Lock time used: The switching command is executed on basis of the automatically calculated dusk and dawn times, although not before a certain time in the morning and not after a certain time in the evening. Example: Let us re-examine the above example.
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 The delay times "On" and "Off" are typically different. The delay time "On" is generally relatively short (e.g. 3 minutes), while the delay time "Off" typically lasts a bit longer (e.g. 15 to 30 minutes). This prevents too many travel commands from being executed in changeable weather conditions.
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 1. "Elevation" = elevation angle: At the set angle from (a) to (b), the sun function is active. a. From: The sun function is not active below this value. b. To: The sun function is not active above this value. 2.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Energy Alongside the comprehensive standard functions, there are further things that can be done to set up the sys- tem for energy saving: Mode • Block Heat • • Solar Heating Maintain Heat •...
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 ers continue to run in automatic mode. This setting offers the advantage that a person using the room for a certain time retains control over the automatic commands. Comfort: All energy functions are deactivated; otherwise the function is identical to the "Manual Priority" mode.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Selecting the temperature sensors used: 1. Outside temperature (Out. Temp.) 2. Inside temperature: Two Inside Sensor Boxes, each with two sensor connections, can be connected. As such, you can select a maximum of four sensors. Threshold Sun If the solar intensity is above the "Threshold Sun On", the selected position is approached.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Threshold Sun If the solar intensity is above the "Threshold Sun On", the selected position is approached. If the solar intensity is below the "Threshold Sun Off", the function is deactivated. Adjustment range from 0 kLux to 65 kLux.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Threshold Sun If the solar intensity is below the "Threshold Sun On", the selected position is approached (100 % = closed). If the solar intensity is above the "Threshold Sun Off", the function is deactivated. Adjustment range from 0 kLux to 65 kLux.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Outside temperature On/Off The "Cooling" function is enabled when the outside temperature has reached the defined "On" value and deactivated when the outside temperature has reached the defined "Off" value. Adjustment range from -40 °C to +40 °C. Inside Temperature If the inside temperature is above the "Inside Temperature On"...
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Activate timer 1...6 If you enable the "Update Position/Angle" function, the current position of the end product/motorized product is also transmitted and approached for timer 1...6 in addition to the reset. In the "Reset Time" section, you can set the time of the day at which the system is to be returned to auto- matic mode.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Setting: Selecting the Outside Sensors: Compact Sensor, Outside Sensor Box, Weather Station M8 or Weather Station M13. Master: When operating multiple TouchBuco units with a single weather station, only one TouchBuco unit may be selected as "Master".
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Options This menu allows you to adjust further settings and data for the TouchBuco: • System settings: Location, Number of Zones, End Products etc. MoCo Settings: Test Zones, Learn Zones etc. • Basic Settings: Date/Time, Locals, Password etc.
Taking this parameter into account improves operator ergonomics and the positioning accu- racy of the end product/motorized product. The following Somfy drives can be used in combination with TouchBuco and animeo IB+ motor controllers: Standard Motor: LT, SLT, LS and J4 ranges (without WT designation).
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A wind brace is used for speeds above approximately 30 m/s (please contact your manufacturer). Somfy accepts no liability for incorrect setups. Window opened outwards: With electric drive for opening and closing outwards. When setting the other parameters, please note that 0 % corresponds to the closed position and 100 % to the opened position.
This function is not settable for end products/motorized products with turning (e.g. Venetian blinds). 6.5.1.5 Reset When performing a reset, the existing settings are replaced by the default settings specified by Somfy. Saved project files or recordings remain intact. Hit "Reset" to reset the settings.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 6.5.2 Moco Settings This menu allows you to adjust the Motor Controllers, assign them to the corresponding zones and to test them. You can also • enter the runtimes and angles assign the sensor inputs from a 2-unit or 4-unit animeo IB+ Motor Controller to one or more drive •...
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 6.5.2.2 Learn Zones After you have checked the wiring of the motor controllers and set up the zones correctly, you can now as- sign the motor controllers/drives to the zones. You can choose between standard assignment and advanced assignment here.
The electronic Somfy drives are: WT range (Oximo, Ilmo, Orea), J4WT. The standard Somfy drives are: LT range, SLT range, LS range, J4 (without WT designation, e.g. HTM) For non-Somfy drives, please get in touch with your specialist or the respective manufacturer.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Send to selected zone Once the setup is completed, the data must be sent to the motor controllers, either to all motor controllers of a zone or just to specific motor controllers. With animeo IB+ 2-, 4-, 6- unit motor controllers, you can even send the data to certain motor controller outputs (1 to 6).
Smoove UNO IB+, simply press the "my" button. This also applies to the animeo IB+ 4-unit Motor Controller with Somfy-RTS plug-in wireless card. Note: The intermediate position can only be called up when the motorized product has stopped moving. The intermediate position can also be directly programmed using local controls (please refer to the respective Motor Controller instruction manual).
Repeat this for all zones as necessary. 6.5.3.5 Password Assigning a password prevents unauthorized persons from changing parameters during operation."somfy" is set as the default password. However, you can change the password here. Setting: "Use Control Password"...
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 The IP address for the DNS server 1 or 2 is required to send error messages to an e-mail address. These are also registered automatically with the first connection For TouchBuco Bacnet versions use the grey arrows to get to the “BACnet status online” with two additional functions: 1.
animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 7 Objects Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description WIND_SPEED_1_AI ANALOG INPUT Meters-per-second Shows current wind speed value WIND_SPEED_2_AI ANALOG INPUT Meters-per-second WIND_DIRECTION_AI ANALOG INPUT Degrees Angular Shows current wind direction value SUN_1_AI ANALOG INPUT 1000 Luxes...
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description DOWN_BV BINARY VALUE BV115 Write "1" to send group to lower end limit MY_POSITION_BV BINARY VALUE BV116 Write "1" to recalls the pre-defined position/angle LOCK_UNLOCK_BV BINARY VALUE BV117 Write "1"...
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description SNOW_FROST_ICE_RAIN_BV BINARY VALUE BV304 Shows if snow, frost, ice or rain is active due to exceeded on delay time, precipita- tion and temperature LOCK_TIMER_BV BINARY VALUE BV305 Shows that local control is locked for a pre-defined period...
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description STOP_BV BINARY VALUE BV414 Write "1" to stop group DOWN_BV BINARY VALUE BV415 Write "1" to send group to lower end limit MY_POSITION_BV BINARY VALUE BV416 Recalls the pre-defined position/angle LOCK_UNLOCK_BV BINARY VALUE...
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description SNOW_FROST_ICE_RAIN_BV BINARY VALUE BV604 Shows if snow, frost, ice or rain is active due to exceeded on delay time, precipita- tion and temperature LOCK_TIMER_BV BINARY VALUE BV605 Shows that local control is locked for a pre-defined period...
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animeo IB+ 4 Zone/8 Zone TouchBuco BACnet 2020/04/30 Object- Object name Object-Type Unit Description STOP_BV BINARY VALUE BV714 Write "1" to stop group DOWN_BV BINARY VALUE BV715 Write "1" to send group to lower end limit MY_POSITION_BV BINARY VALUE BV716 Recalls the pre-defined position/angle LOCK_UNLOCK_BV BINARY VALUE...
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