Dear Customer, These instructions... With your purchase of RolloTron Comfort, you have chosen a quality product manufactured by RADEMACHER. Thank you for the trust you have placed in us..describe how to install the equipment, connect the elec- trical system and operate your roller shutter belt winder. This roller shutter belt winder has been designed both in order to provide optimal convenience and operability as Before you begin, please read these instructions through...
Table of Contents Dear Customer ............2 18.2 Switching times (opening and closing 18.7.7 Menu 7.7 - Device settings, times) [ / ]; brief description .....33 brief description .......54 Scope of delivery ............4 18.2.1 Menu 2 - Configuration of 18.7.8 Menu 7.7.1 - Automatic General view...
3. Display overall view Display symbol legend (MON...SUN) Week days Week programme [ MO ... SO ] Time / setting parameters AUTO - automatic mode [ AUTO ] Key lock Automatic mode off ACTUAL value Timer periods [ IST ] Direction of travel - up / down Automatic dusk function End point setting...
4. Key to symbols Risk of fatal NOTE / IMPORTANT electric shock. In this way, we wish to make you aware of the following content in order to ensure optimal functionality. ◆ This sign warns of danger when working on electrical connections, components, etc.
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5. General safety information Incorrect use leads to an According to DIN EN 13659, it is necessary to determine that increased risk of injury. the movement conditions for the shutters are maintained in accordance with EN 12045. The displacement must amount ◆...
6. Proper use Operating conditions Use the RolloTron Comfort exclusively..for opening and closing roller shutters with a permis- ◆ Only operate the RolloTron Comfort in dry rooms. sible belt. ◆ A 230 V / 50 Hz power supply, together with a site- provided isolating device (fuse, MCB), must be perma- Only use original spare parts nently available at the installation location.
8. Permissible roller shutter belts IMPORTANT NOTE Only use belts of the permissible lengths. The RolloTron The specifications are intended for guidance only and apply Comfort can be damaged if it is used to retract excessively to an ideal installation situation. The actual values may vary long belts.
9. Brief description The RolloTron Comfort is a roller shutter drive designed for NOTE use inside. The unit is installed as a flush-mounted device. Please ensure that the belt winds evenly during its sub- The power supply is provided via the enclosed connecting sequent cycle after the obstacle detection system has cable with plug or a fixed installed lead.
10. Overview of features ◆ Display background illumination ◆ Key lock ◆ Operational demonstrator ◆ System settings ◆ Manual operation ◆ Permanent storage of the settings ◆ Direct configuration and movement to a target posi- ◆ Automatic summer / winter changeover tion ◆...
11. General assembly instructions Poor routing of the belt can cause the belt to fail and Incorrect installation can leads to unnecessary loads on the RolloTron Comfort. lead to property damage. ◆ Install the belt winder so that the belt runs as ◆...
11.2 Preparation for installation Take measurements. ◆ Check that the belt box has sufficient space to house the RolloTron Comfort. All dimensions in mm All dimensions in mm RolloTron Comfort RolloTron Comfort Plus Item no.: Item no.: 1615 45 19 (Small belt) 1623 60 19 (Standard belt) 1623 45 x9 (Standard belt)
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11.2 Preparation for installation Remove the old belt winder, if you are carrying out a conversion to an existing roller shutter system. ◆ Let the roller shutter move fully down, until the slats are completely closed. ◆ Remove the old belt winder and unreel the belt. There is a risk of injury from the pre-tensioned springs on the old belt winder.
12. Safety instructions for electrical connection Danger due to electric shock when working on all NOTE electrical systems. The electrical connection for the RolloTron Comfort can be made either with the supplied connecting cable or ◆ The electrical connection and all work on electrical via a fixed laid cable.
12.1 Electrical connection Connect the supplied connecting cable. The colour coding is irrelevant for the installation. Damaged cables can Traction cause short circuits. relief ◆ Pay attention that cables are laid safely. ◆ The connecting cable may not be pinched when screw- ing on the belt winder as this could lead to damage.
13. Drawing-in and fastening the belt Insert the mains plug into the socket. Press the [ Up ] key until the fastening hooks are easily accessible in the reel compartment. There is a risk of injury from the reel. ◆ Never reach into the reel compartment when the motor is running.
14. Mounting the RolloTron Comfort Mount the RolloTron Comfort as straight as possible, so that the belt can wind correctly. Ensure that the RolloTron Comfort sits freely in the belt box and that it isn't in contact with the masonry, otherwise noise will be generated during operation.
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14. Mounting the RolloTron Comfort Mount the light sensor (not included, see page 71, Accessories). ◆ Insert the light sensor plug into the designated con- nection socket at the bottom of the RolloTron Comfort. ◆ Subsequently secure the light sensor to the window pane using the sucker.
15. Brief description of the key functions Operating keys [ Up / Down ] Setting keys, [ / ] ◆ Setting of parameters (more / less). ◆ Manual operation [ Up / Down t ]. ▲ ◆ Pressing one of the keys for an extended period SET/Stop key, [ ] causes the numbers to change more quickly in the ◆...
15.1 Brief description of the standard display and main menu The standard display (example) The main menu Menu number Functions / menus ◆ Displays the current day of the week and time. ◆ Enables display and selection of the individual func- tions and menus.
15.2 Introduction to opening and closing the menus Call up the main menu. Toggle back to the stand- ard display. Pressing the [ M ]-key in the 1 sec. In order to do so, press and standard display causes the hold the [ M ] button for main menu to open.
16. Initial commissioning with the help of the installation wizard An installation wizard is available in order to help you Additional information about configuring the end configure the RolloTron Comfort quickly and easily. The points wizard automatically guides you through the configura- The end points must be configured in order that the roller tion process for initial commissioning or after a software shutters stop at the desired upper and lower positions.
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16. Initial commissioning with the help of the installation wizard Set the upper end point. Set and confirm the time. NOTE In order to do so, press and hold the [ Up ] key. Pressing the setting key for an extended period causes The roller shutters travel the numbers to progress more quickly.
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16. Initial commissioning with the help of the installation wizard Set and confirm the If [ ASTRO ] is selected, opening time [ ]. then the calculated opening time for the This closing time mode current day is displayed. applies to the entire week (MON...SUN) [ MO...SO].
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16. Initial commissioning with the help of the installation wizard NORMAL The standard display is The roller shutters close shown as soon as the final at the configured closing setting is confirmed. time. The RolloTron Comfort is now ready for operation. ASTRO The roller shutters close at The previously con-...
17. Manual operation Manual operation is possible in any of the modes and has priority over the programmed automatic functions. Open the roller shutters. Briefly pressing the button causes the roller shutters to move to the upper end point. Causes the roller shutters to stop in the interim.
17.1 Moving to a target position If necessary, you can enter an arbitrary target position for Display the current position your roller shutters which you can then move to directly. of the roller shutters. The RolloTron Comfort is able to move to the target position In order to do so, briefly and stop the roller shutters fully independently and auto- press one of the two set-...
18. Menu overview / main menu Main menu Icon Menu Page Automatic mode ......31 Switching times ......33 Automatic dusk control ....40 Automatic solar function ..43 Automatic dawn control ....46 Random function ......48 System settings ......49...
18.1 [ AUTO ] Automatic mode; brief description Automatic mode on Automatic mode off Icon in standard display Icon in standard display ◆ All automatic functions are deactivated; only manual Automatic mode is active, all automatic functions are operation is possible. switched on, e.g.: ◆...
18.1.1 Menu 1- Automatic mode on / off Toggling directly to Call up the main menu. the standard display Select and open menu 1 You can also directly toggle [ AUTO ]. automatic mode on and off in the standard display. Select and confirm the desired setting.
18.2 Switching times (opening and closing times) [ / ]; brief description [ 1 ] Weekly switching times You can configure various opening [ ] and closing times [ ] for the RolloTron Comfort in order to open or close your You can set two different switching times here: roller shutters at your preferred times.
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18.2 Switching times (opening and closing times) [ / ]; brief description Double the amount of switching times by activating a Application example for a second switching time. second switching time block: You can use a second switching time, for example, to darken If necessary you can double the amount of available open- a child's bedroom at midday: ing and closing times.
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18.2 Switching times (opening and closing times) [ / ]; brief description Selecting a switching time mode. Link to the opening time [ ] ■ The roller shutters open at the daily calculated A switching time mode can be selected during the settings dawn time.
18.2 Switching times (opening and closing times) [ / ]; brief description ◆ SENSOR (only for closing times [ ] ) Example a: ■ – In winter dusk begins, for example, at approx. The closing time is controlled by a light sensor in 17:00 hours.
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18.2.1 Menu 2 - Configuration of opening and closing times [ / ]. Weekly switching times Set and confirm an NOTE opening time [ ]. The mode of operation and the number of opening and closing times that can be configured depends on the desired switching program- ◆...
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18.2.1 Menu 2 - Configuration of opening and closing times [ / ] Set and confirm the If [ ASTRO ] is selected, closing time [ ]. then the calculated clos- ing time for the current The closing time applies to day is displayed.
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18.2.1 Menu 2 - Configuration of opening and closing times [ / ] Set and confirm the INFORMATION ABOUT THE [ ASTRO ] SWITCHING second opening time [ ]. TIME MODE OFF = The opening time is ◆ If [ ASTRO ] is selected as the switching time mode, deactivated.
18.3 Automatic darkness control; brief description Automatic dusk function with connected The automatic dusk function causes the roller shutters to close automatically to the lower end point or configured light sensor ventilation position. At twilight, the roller shut- You can choose between two automatic dusk func- ters will lower to the lower tions: end limit or configured ven-...
18.3.1 Menu 3 - Customising the automatic dusk function [ ]. 3.2. [ ASTRO ] Call up the main menu. Setting an offset. The offset function can be Select and open menu used to modify the calc- 3 [ ] Automatic dusk ulated "Astro"...
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18.3.1 Menu 3 - Customising the automatic dusk function [ ]. 3.3. [ SENSOR ] Customisation of the twilight limit value in switch time mode [ SENSOR ]. If the set limit value is not met due to the onset of twilight, the roller shutters will close.
18.4 Automated solar function; brief description The automatic solar function enables brightness- dependent control of the roller shutters in combination with the light sensor. To do this, the light sensor is secured to the window pane with a sucker and then plugged into the RolloTron Comfort.
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18.4 Automatic solar function; brief description Automatic lowering If the sensor detects uninterrupted sunlight for 10 minutes, 10 mins. the shutter will descend until its shadow covers the light sensor. Automatic clearing After approx. 20 minutes, the roller shutter is automati- cally raised a small amount to uncover the sensor.
18.4.1 Menu 4 - Configuring the automatic solar function [ ]. Call up the main menu. (ACTUAL) [ IST ] value Currently measured Select and open menu brightness (e.g. 12). 4 [ ] Automatic solar " "= too dark function. (SET) [ SOLL ] value Configurable set limit 31 = minimal sun,...
18.5 Automatic dawn function; brief description Configure a custom offset period When configuring opening times [ ] it is possible to link them to a switch time mode, see page 36. The calculated dawn time can be customised to personal preferences by means of an offset between -60 and +60 The calculated dawn time can be customised by linking minutes.
18.5.1 Menu 5 - Customising the automatic dawn time [ ]. 3.2. [ ASTRO ] Call up the main menu. Setting an offset. The offset function can be Select and open menu used to modify the calcu- ] Automatic dawn lated "Astro"...
18.6 Random function; brief description The random function enables a random delay of the set NOTE timer periods ranging between 0 and 30 minutes. The corresponding icon flashes in the standard display The random function is executed for: when the random function is activated, during the period ◆...
18.7 Menu 7 - System settings [ ]; brief description This menu enables you to configure additional device Menu 7 - System settings and system settings in order to customise your RolloTron Icon Menu Page Comfort to your individual preferences and local conditions. Time and date ......50 The procedure for opening and configuring a menu has previously been described on page 23.
18.7.1 Menu 7.1 - Set time and date [ Select and open menu 7.1 Date [Day.Month] ] Time and date. Setting order Time Year 18.7.2 Menu 7.2 - End point configuration [ First move the blinds Setting order manually to the centre Set the upper end point, position.
18.7.3 Menu 7.3 - Configure ventilation position [ If you want your roller shut- Move the roller shutters ters to close at a different to the desired position. position to the lower end point, you can use this function to determine an arbitrary position (e.g.
18.7.4 Menu 7.4 - Set postcode Select and open menu NOTE: 7.4 Postcode. ◆ Only the first two digits of the code are entered for German cities. ◆ Please refer to the time zone table on page 70 for various European cities.
18.7.5 Menu 7.5 - Weekly programme [ ] configuration The subsequent mode of operation and the number of Select and open menu 7.5 opening and closing times that can be configured depends ] Weekly programme. on the desired switching programme. You can choose from three different switch time pro-grammes in the weekly programme.
18.7.6 Menu 7.6 - Configure motor speed The maximum running speed Set and confirm the of the motor can be confi- desired speed. gured if necessary (e.g. to = low reduce noise). = medium = high Select and open menu 7.6 Motor speed.
18.7.8 Menu 7.7.1 - Automatic summer/winter changeover on/off The RolloTron Comfort features an automatic summer/ Select and open menu winter changeover function. 7.7.1 Automatic summer/ winter changeover. Recommendation for operating the RolloTron Com- fort outside Germany. Set automatic summer/ If the controller is not being used in Germany, it may be winter changeover to necessary to switch off the automatic summer / winter on / off.
18.7.10 Menu 7.7.3 - Configure continuous display backlighting Pressing one of the ope- Subsequently the Configure and confirm rating keys causes the brightness gradually the desired brightness. back-lighting in the stand- fades down to the con- = Display back- ard display to switch on at figured value.
18.7.12 Menu 7.7.5 - Switch key lock on/off You can activate the key lock in order to protect the Rol- Activate / deactivate the key lock directly from the loTron Comfort against unintentional input. standard display. Automatic activation after approx. two minutes. If the key lock is activated and no keys are pressed within Press and hold the [ SET/ a period of two minutes, the key lock is activated auto-...
18.7.13 Menu 7.7.6 - Display software version This menu enables the current software version for the Select and open menu RolloTron Comfort to be displayed. 7.7.6 Software version. Subsequently the ver- sion number will be displayed.
19. Erase all settings, software reset If necessary, you can erase Next, the device's software all of your settings and re- version will be displayed for turn the RolloTron Comfort a few seconds. system to its original fac- All settings will be erased and tory settings.
21. Removing the RolloTron Comfort (e.g. in the event of a move) Delete all settings. Simultaneously press and hold the buttons for 5 seconds. Fully close the roller shutters. Keep the button held down. In doing so, pull out the belt as far as possible from the top of the RolloTron Comfort.
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21. Removing the RolloTron Comfort (e.g. in the event of a move) Check the position of the fastening hook and move the hook into an easily accessible position if necessary. Subsequently remove the mains plug permanently from the socket. Release the belt from the fastening hook and pull it out completely from the front of the RolloTron Comfort.
22. Removing the belt in the event of unit failure In the event that the RolloTron Comfort unit fails and the RolloTron Comfort motor no longer runs, you can use the disengaging bracket Drive release provided in order to fully remove the belt from the belt winder unit, without the need for cutting it.
23. What to do if... ? Fault Possible cause / solution ... the RolloTron Comfort indicates no functions? Check the power supply incl. connecting cable and plug..the RolloTron Comfort no longer reacts in the morning The electronic system switched off the drive after closing the roller at the configured switching time? shutters because the deflection roller stopped turning.
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23. What to do if... ? Fault Possible cause / solution ... the roller shutters stop during downward travel? a) The roller shutters may have hit an obstacle. Move the roller shutters back up and remove the obstacle. b) Slats have shifted out of alignment. If possible, move the roller shutters back up and realign the slats.
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23. What to do if... ? Fault Possible cause / solution ... the RolloTron Comfort no longer reacts to manual The maximum running time of the drive has been exceeded, see page 8. commands and a temperature icon is shown on the The motor is too hot.
24. Information about maintenance and care of your equipment Maintenance Care IMORTANT You can clean the RolloTron Comfort using a lightly dampened cloth. Please do not use aggressive or abrasive Inadequate maintenance may lead to personal injury cleaning agents. through damage to your RolloTron Comfort and to the roller shutter system.
25. Technical Specifications Supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz; 230 V / 60 Hz Power reserve The RolloTron Comfort has a power Nominal power: 70 W reserve of approx. 8 hours. Standby power: < 0.35 W Nominal torque: Data retention subsequently to - RolloTron Comfort 10 Nm power failure...
26. Tractive force diagrams Belt length [ m ] Lifting weight [Kg] Belt thickness 1.0 mm Belt thickness 1.3 mm Belt thickness 1.5 mm Belt length [m] Belt lengths for RolloTron Comfort Belt lengths for RolloTron Comfort Plus...
27. Works Settings Automatic: Timer periods: Up time: 7:00 hours Down time: 20:00 hours, switch time mode [ NORMAL ] Automatic solar function: OFF (off ) random function: OFF (off ) Time / date: 12:00 hours / 01.05.2012 Postcode: Weekly programme: 1 (weekly switching times) Maximum speed: Display backlighting:...
29. CE Mark and EC Declaration of Conformity The electronic roller shutter belt winder RolloTron Comfort Conformity has been verified. The corresponding de- (item no.: 1623 45 x9 / 1623 60 19 /1615 45 19) complies clarations and documentation are available on file at the with the requirements of the following directives and manufacturer’s premises.
31. Warranty conditions RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH provides a 36-month ◆ Use of unsuitable accessories warranty for new systems that have been installed in com- ◆ Damage caused by unacceptable excess voltages pliance with the installation instructions. All construction (e.g. lightning) faults, material defects and manufacturing defects are ◆...
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