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Operating Instructions
Fernotron Programming Centre
Article No. 2411
VBD 369-3-GB (06.09)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Fernotron Programming Centre Article No. 2411 VBD 369-3-GB (06.09)
  • Page 2 Rademacher. We would like to thank you for your confidence. The new Fernotron Programming Centre has been designed in an effort to combine the latest technology with the greatest possible ease of operation. You will find that the simple menu navigation makes operation appreciably easier.
  • Page 3 General view Display Key, see page 63 Battery compart- ment on the rear Group Receiver button button button Stop button/ STOP data trans- Menu mission button OK button / Auto/Manu Down button...

  • Page 4: Key To Symbols

    Key to symbols This concerns your safety. Please pay particular attention to and carefully follow all instructions with this symbol. This heading indicates information that is important to the pro- ADVICE per functioning of the motor. Proper use Use the Fernotron ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content General view ........3 - Commissioning assistant ....47 Key to symbols ........ 4 - Selecting group names and/or receiver names ......47 Proper use / improper use ....4 - Activating SET function Overview of the Fernotron system ..6 of a receiver .......

  • Page 6: Overview Of The Fernotron System

    Overview of Fernotron system The Fernotron system ... is a radio-based system to control roller shutters and electrical consumers (e.g. lighting). It consists of various transmitters and receivers which allow you to adapt the system flexibly to your requirements. Group formation With the Fernotron system you can combine and control a maximum of 49 receivers in 7 groups (7 groups with 7 receivers each).
  • Page 7 Centre mouned 2421 2411 Receiver Comfort Controlling roller recessed Program- shutters using version ming Centre Rademacher tubular motors 2422 2430 Receiver It is also possible to Transmitter with local control other brands of button switch tubular motors but not...

  • Page 8: Functional Description

    Functional description The Programming ... is the input unit of the Fernotron system. You can use it to enter Centre the desired functions of the the Fernotron system (e.g. automatic switching times) and to transmit these by radio to the desired receiver or to the desired group.

  • Page 9: Function Overview

    - Transmit data (e.g. switching times) Special functions in expert mode - Commissioning assistant - End position setting (only for Rademacher electronic tubular motors) - Reversing the direction of rotation of a tubular motor - Change the language - Automatic SU/WI time changeover...

  • Page 10: Important Advice Before Adjusting The Settings

    Important advice before adjusting the settings Settings Two situations can be distinguished in which you adjust settings: Initial operation/installation of a Fernotron system for the first time. Subsequent changes/settings made to an existing Fernotron system. Initial operation Please proceed as follows: Preliminary thoughts: Fill in the table on page 14 with the allocation of the receivers (including the names and number) and the desired settings.
  • Page 11 Important advice before adjusting the settings Subsequent Please proceed as follows: changes Preliminary thoughts: Which settings are to be changed? Record any changes in the table on page 14. Set the Programming Centre Call up and set the functions in the menu e.g.: Set standard switching times or weekly timer Set the automatic sunlight protection mode/dusk mode etc.
  • Page 12 Important advice before adjusting the settings Allocation of names You can allocate a name/a device number to each group and each receiver (see page 47/pt. 2). Initial operation If you use the commissioning assistant (see page 17) you will be automatically requested to select and enter the group and receiver names.

  • Page 13: Group And Receiver Names (Table)

    Group and receiver names Setting code Select the corresponding cipher code for the group and receiver or name names in expert mode (see page 47/no. 2). This table shows you the factory settings with the corresponding code. Code Name Code Name Code Name WITHOUT NAME KITCHEN...

  • Page 14: Your Notes/Allocation Table

    Your notes / allocation table (master copy) 1 ...... 2 ....... 3 ....... Group Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Receiver ....................Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Receiver ....................Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Receiver ....................Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Receiver ..............
  • Page 15 Your notes / allocation table (master copy) 4 ...... 5 ....... 6 ....... 7...... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.............................. Code/Name:.... Code/Name:... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:............................... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.............................. Code/Name:.... Code/Name:.... Code/Name:....

  • Page 16: First Steps With The Programming Centre

    First steps with the Programming Centre Buttons Indication in the display Insert batteries, see page 58 The quality of reception of the DCF signal is displayed. The radio clock symbol flashes. No DCF reception or weak DCF 1 or 2 lines reception (1 to 2 lines in the display).

  • Page 17: Calling Up Commissioning Assistant

    Calling up the commissioning assistant Initial operation We assume that you have not yet set up any groups or made any settings. Menu navigation With the aid of the commissioning assistant all important basic settings will be requested automatically in succession. Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu...
  • Page 18 Calling up the commissioning assistant Buttons Indication in the display Enter and confirm the number of groups ADVICE You can set up a maximum of 7 groups. Enter and confirm the number of receivers for group 1 ADVICE You can set up a maximum of 7 groups.
  • Page 19 Calling up the commissioning assistant Buttons Indication in the display After the last setting the function data transmission and the win- dow „Press Stop button“ will appear briefly Press SET at Activate the SET function of the the receiver first Fernotron receiver (see ope- rating instructions for the recei- ver) You can register the Programming...
  • Page 20 Calling up the commissioning assistant Buttons Indication in the display Proceed with the data trans- SET / STOP mission for the next receiver and all other receivers as shown in the steps 12 to 14. After the data transmission to the last receiver, return to the normal display.

  • Page 21: Basic Principle Of Menu Navigation

    Basic principle of menu navigation Subsequent alteration In this case we assume an existing Fernotron system in which the of settings Programming Centre has been registered with all receivers, as described in the initial operation procedure. All the functions are You can call up the menu any time in order to select and set listed in the menu individual functions according to your wishes.

  • Page 22: Menu List

    Menu list This list is intended to provide you with an overview of the menus that are available in the programme. Normal display Menu - Standard switching times - Weekly timer - Automatic sunlight protection mode - Automatic dusk mode - Random function - Transmit the time - Data transmission...
  • Page 23 Automatic operation AUTO All automatic functions are activated e.g. Switching times Automatic sunlight mode Automatic dusk mode, etc. Manual operation is still possible in automatic operation mode. ADVICE MANU All automatic functions are switched off; only manual operation is possible. Activating/deactivating automatic operation for a receiver Buttons Indication in the display...

  • Page 24: Activating And Deactivating Automatic Operation

    Activating/deactivating automatic operation for a group Buttons Indication in the display Select the desired group Then press the E button several times until an A appears in the lower right-hand side of the display (A = all receivers). Notice the display: If the various receivers in the group have different settings, the AUTO and the MANU indication will...
  • Page 25 Activating/deactivating autom. operation for a receiver in the menu Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open Auto/Manu (AUTO MANU) Select the desired group and receiver Activating automatic operation (AUTO) Deactivating automatic operation (MANU) Example: Group 5; window 3 = patio Automatic operation is switched off After ever y switchover, data transmission will begin at once.
  • Page 26 Activating/deactivating autom. operation for a group in the menu Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open Auto/Manu (AUTO MANU) Select the desired group Then press the E button several times until an A appears in the lower right-hand side of the display (A = all receivers).

  • Page 27: Changing The Standard Switching Times For Up/Down

    Standard switching times for UP/DOWN (group function) The same switching This function allows you to set an opening and closing time for times for all days of each group. The opening and closing times apply for all days of the week the week.

  • Page 28: Weekly Timer

    Weekly timer With the weekly timer you can set individual opening and closing times. Here you can set four switching times: Weekday/weekend timer x opening time valid for Mon to Fri x closing time valid for Mon to Fri x opening time valid for Sat and Sun x closing time valid for Sat and Sun...

  • Page 29: Setting The Weekly Timer

    Setting the weekly timer Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open the weekly timer ( Select group e.g. group 5 Select the operating mode Switch off weekly timer Weekday/weekend timer Individual day timer Confirm the operating mode Set the weekday/weekend timer Set the...
  • Page 30 Setting the weekly timer Buttons Indication in the display Set the individual day timer Set the opening and closing times for each day of the week from Monday to Sunday. Confirm each input with Quit the menu ADVICE If the automatic data transmission was activated in expert mode (see page 55, point 20, factory setting = OFF), then you will be requested...
  • Page 31 Automatic sunlight protection mode Light-dependent The automatic sunlight protection mode allows you, together with control the Fernotron radio-controlled solar light sensor (art. no. 2440), to control your roller shutter/Venetian blinds or other electric devices (such as lights) according to the brightness of the light. The light sensor is attached to the inside of the window pane with suction pads.

  • Page 32: Activating/Deactivating The Automatic Sunlight Mode

    Activating/deactivating the automatic sunlight protection mode Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open sunlight protection ( Select group and receiver Activating/Deactivating the automatic sunlight mode On = ON OFF = OFF (factory setting) If desired, select the next recei- ver and activate/deactivate the automatic sunlight protection mode...

  • Page 33: Automatic Dusk Mode

    Automatic dusk operation with astro function The automatic dusk mode regulates the automatic closing of a roller shutter or, if necessary, the switching on of a light source or another electric device. The time for the DOWN command depends upon the date and Astro function the geographic location.

  • Page 34: Activating/Deactivating Automatic Dusk Mode

    Activating/deactivating the automatic dusk mode Buttons Indication in the display The actual lowering time (incl. time delay) will be calculated for the current day. ADVICE The latest lowering time is 23:59. Quit the menu ADVICE If the automatic data transmission was activated in expert mode (see page 55, point 20, factory setting = OFF), then you will be requested...
  • Page 35 Automatic random operation This setting results in a random delay of the set switching time of between 0 and 30 minutes. Automatic random operation does not apply for the dusk times. ADVICE Activating/deactivating automatic random operation Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open automatic random operation (...
  • Page 36 Transmitting the current time/date to the receiver When changing over from summer to winter time and vice versa IMPORTANT and also after a lengthy power cut, you must transmit the current time and date to each receiver. For the summer/winter time changeover you can transmit the ADVICE „...

  • Page 37: Transmitting Time/Date To Receiver

    Setting and transmitting clock time / date to receiver If a DCF signal is not received, you can also set the date and ADVICE clock time via the menu and transmit these to the receivers. If a time signal is received then it is not possible to alter the data.

  • Page 38: Data Transmission

    Data transmission Recommendation We recommend performing the data transmission procedure in one go after completing all settings. This saves a lot of time, particularly when carrying out extensive settings or when several Fernotron receivers are involved Automatic data If necessary, you can activate the automatic data transmission in transmission after expert mode (see page 55, pt.
  • Page 39 Data transmission Buttons Indication in the display Carry out data transmission STOP This will take 5 seconds, during which there will be a countdown from 5 to 1 in the display. ADVICE The receiver acknowledges the successful data transmission by briefly starting up the connected motor or switching on the connected light.

  • Page 40: Registration With A Receiver Using The Set Button

    Registration with the Fernotron receiver If you wish to register the Programming Centre with a Fernotron receiver, for example when retrofitting a new receiver in your existing Fernotron system, you have the following options: Registering with a receiver using the SET button, see below. Registering with a Fernotron radio-controlled tubular motor with radio code, see page 42 and expert mode, page 48.
  • Page 41 Registration with a receiver using the SET button Buttons Indication in the display In the display you will be re- quested to press the Stop button. Perform registration STOP This will take 5 seconds, during which there will be a countdown from 5 to 1 in the display.
  • Page 42 Registr. with a Fernotron radio-controled tubul. motor with radio code Buttons Indication in the display Call up the menu Select expert mode (E) The menu item flashes. Open expert mode keep pressed It is important to press the buttons for approx. in the correct order: 2 sec.
  • Page 43 Registr. with a Fernotron radio-controled tubul. motor with radio code Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select and open data transmission ( Select group and/or receiver In the display you will the re- quested to press the Stop button Perform registration STOP This will take 5 seconds, during...

  • Page 44: Switching The Button Lock On Or Off

    Switching the button lock on or off Buttons Indication in the display The button lock function protects against the settings being altered unintentionally. To use the button lock, you must switch this function on in expert mode, see page 53, pt. 13 (factory setting = OFF).

  • Page 45: Expert Mode

    Commissioning assistant Selecting/changing group and receiver names Activating SET function (*) Entering radio code Setting of end positions of Rademacher tubular motors (*) Setting the sun position Changing the direction of rotation of tubular motors (*) Entering postcode/time zone Entering maximum number of groups...
  • Page 46 Calling up expert mode (example) Buttons Indication in the display Open the menu Select expert mode (E) The menu item flashes. Open expert mode It is important to press the buttons keep presses in the correct order: for approx. 2 sec. Select the desired function Quit the menu...
  • Page 47 Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Commissioning assistant Call up commissioning assistant We recommend this function when taking into operation for the first time. You will be taken automatically through all necessary and important programming steps.
  • Page 48 ADVICE Fernotron radio-con- Only for Fernotron radio-controlled trolled tubular motor tubular motors manufactured by Rademacher which have a radio code sticker on the cable. Set the radio code. Alter the flashing figure Confirm each figure As soon as you have confirmed the last figure the menu „Radio code“...
  • Page 49 Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Change direction of IMPORTANT rotation Do NOT select a group or a recei- ver. Select and open the „Direction of rotation“ in the expert menu. Check the direction of rotation of the motor Change direction of rotation STOP...
  • Page 50 UP button ( )/DOWN button ( ) is pressed. End position setting (only Select and confirm group and for tubular motors from receiver Rademacher) Set the desired end points ADVICE Keep the button depressed until the desired end position is reached, then let go of it again.
  • Page 51 Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Set the postcode/time 01 to 255 zone for the astro 01 to 99 function Postcode in Germany (the first two figures) 100 to 255 Different European cities, see table on page 59.

  • Page 52: Automatic Summer/Winter

    Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Automatic summer/ On and OFF winter time changeover On = ON (factory setting) Despite the lack of a DCF signal, the summer/winter time changeover will be performed in the Progra- mming Centre OFF = Off ADVICE...
  • Page 53 Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Automatic button lock On and OFF On = on OFF = off (factory setting) To protect the Programming Centre from inadvertent adjustment, you can activate an automatic button lock.
  • Page 54 Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Switching DCF On and OFF radio clock on and off On = DCF radio clock on (factory setting) OFF = DCF radio clock off ADVICE Set to OFF if no DCF signalis to be, or can be, received (beyond a radius of approx.

  • Page 55: Switching The Automatic

    Overview of all functions and parameters in expert mode Function/Display Parameter/Brief explanation Set SU/WI transmission ADVICE time Check whether all receivers have received the new time. Due to structural restrictions to the radio range, it can occasionally happen that a receiver does not receive the time.

  • Page 56: Deleting Settings

    Deleting settings/resetting Buttons Indication in the display Software reset Hold all four buttons pressed at the same time for 8 seconds Press for 8 seconds The following messages then appear in quick succession: Version number and indication of the top row Indication of all symbols After this the display goes off.

  • Page 57: Manual Operation

    Manual operation With the Fernotron Programming Centre you can manually ADVICE operate every group and every device (such as roller shutters/ light/garden pump etc.) connected to the Fernotron receivers. Buttons Indication in the display Manual operation of a group You wish, for example, to manually...

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    Technical data Fernotron Programming Centre, item No. 2411 Supply voltage: Battery type: 2 x 1.5 V type AAA (micro) Battery life: approx. 1 year Transmission frequency: 433.92 MHz Transmission power: 10 mW Clock: DCF radio clock DCF reception (range): approx. 1000 km from Frankfurt/Main Max.

  • Page 59: Time Zone Table

    Time zone table 133 Le Havre 164 Rotterdam Belgium 134 Lyon 165 Utrecht 100 Arlon 135 Montepellier 101 Antwerp Norway 136 Nantes 102 Bruges 166 Oslo 137 Nice 103 Brussels 167 Stavanger 138 Paris 104 Liege 168 Bergen 139 Reims 105 Mechelen 169 Trondheim 140 Strasbourg...
  • Page 60 Time zone table 235 Valencia Switzerland 236 Valladolid 197 Basel 237 Vitoria 198 Berne 238 Zaragoza 199 Andermatt 239 La Palma 200 Chur 240 Tenerife 201 Lausanne 241 Grand Canary 202 Lucerne 242 Fuerteventura 203 Zurich South-East Europe Sweden 243 Athens 204 Boras 244 Belgrade 205 Gävle...

  • Page 61: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions Rademacher Geräte-Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG warrants all new devices that are installed in accordance with the installation instructions for 24 months. The guarantee covers all design faults, material defects and production faults. The warranty does not cover:...
  • Page 62 RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Buschkamp 7 46414 Rhede Telefon +49 2872 933-171 Telefax +49 2872 933-251 info@rademacher.de www.rademacher.de Ser vice: Telefon +49 2872 933-174 Telefax +49 2872 933-253 ser vice@rademacher.de...

  • Page 63: Quick User Guide

    Quick user guide Call up the menu Select and open a function Exit the menu Call up and start commissioning assistant Select and open expert mode(E) for 2 sec. Select and carry out commis- sioning assistant Carry out all settings Set standard switching times Select and open standard switching times...

  • Page 64: Display Overview

    Display overview / factory settings Numeric display Weekdays Moving text DCF-Signal Battery Expert mode Button lock function Data transmission Number of groups Number of receivers Bottom row Top row from left to right: AUTO/MANU Standard switching time switchover Weekly timer Automatic sunlight protection mode Automatic dusk mode Automatic random operation...

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