PROGRAMMING GUIDE POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) GATEWAY V E R S I O N 2 . 0 J U L Y 2 0 2 0 P r e p a r e d b y P R O J E C T S E R V I C E S TABLE OF CONTENTS I.
I. OVERVIEW The Somfy Digital Network™ Power over Ethernet (PoE) Gateway is a low-voltage power distribution and network-connected module that utilizes PoE technology to power and control 24V DC RS485 Motors. The device supports both Somfy Synergy™ API and CoAP Digital Building API compatible with Molex Transcend®...
II. INSTALLATION M O U N T I N G & P O W E R The PoE Gateway receives power through the Power over Ethernet Switch. Mount the Gateway on either wood or drywall. B A S I C W I R I N G F O R O P E R A T I O N ST-30 DC MOTOR SWITCH...
O P T I O N A L W I R I N G F O R O P E R A T I O N Add a Keypad or daisy chain up to four Motors per PoE Gateway. TO POE ST-30 or ST-50 GATEWAY DATA &...
III. SET UP C I S C O S W I T C H C O N F I G U R A T I O N * Cisco switch should be programmed by the Network Administrator. Contact Cisco for advanced support with switch configuration. 1.
C O M P U T E R S E T T I N G S NOTE: The commissioning computer, dedicated control server on- site or third-party control system may require setting a static IP address. Be advised that some routers may present a Gateway discovery issue when the Multicast Discovery device is set to a static IP.
• Available IP’s: Opens the Available IP addresses window (shown above) • View Debug Window: Set to Enable when requested by Somfy Support for diagnostics • Batch Firmware Update: See APPENDIX A of this guide to perform Gateway firmware updates 4.
IV. COMMISSIONING G A T E W A Y D I S C O V E R Y 1. Click the Magnifying Glass at the top of the Devices page to start discovery. • The quantity of Gateways discovered will display •...
M O T O R C O N F I G U R A T I O N NOTE: Prior to configuring Motors with the PoE Gateway, Motor end limits must be set. Intermediate Positions previously set with SDN Motor Configuration Software or RS485 Setting Tool are supported. 1.
M O T O R G R O U P A S S I G N M E N T NOTE: Each PoE Gateway has a maximum of 5 Groups and allows up to 16 Motor Group assignments. 1. Click Groups on the Devices page to open the Group Priority window. 2.
M O T O R C O N T R O L GATEWAY CONTROL OF MOTORS: Use the Gateway Control buttons to control all motors connected to the PoE Gateway in order of Motor Node ID: • Up arrow moves all connected Motors to the upper limit •...
R E P O R T S & H E L P Click Reports to generate a Gateway Integration Report of all discovered PoE Gateways. The Gateway Integration Report (.csv) documents all details necessary for third-party integration. Each Gateway will list in order by IP address and the Motors will list in the same order shown in the software. Use Microsoft Excel for customized sorting.
Somfy PoE Gateway firmware, then save and extract the .bin file to a known folder location BATCH FIRMWARE UPDATE: 1. In the left pane of the Somfy PoE Gateway Application, click Settings 2. To Update Firmware for Multiple Gateways, click the Batch Firmware Update button 3.
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