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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 1 Definitions Manual command A telegram received by objects 1-12 (1 bit command), 25-36 (byte command) or 37-42 (IP 1 bit command) is deemed to be a manual position order. Automatic command A telegram received by objects 13–24 (byte command) or 43-48 (IP 2 bit command) is deemed to be an au- tomatic command.
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 2 Installation DIN rail version of Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM Switch cabinet Wire and switch power supply on 10 cm Ref. 5157011A...
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 3 Wiring diagram Motor 3-6 Mains 230 V AC Motor Controller Prog 6AC KNX DRM 1870398 µ Reset 220-230 V ~ 10 A Prog KNX BUS Stripping Connected to ... Cable Twisted pairs length Motors Min.: 4 x 0.75 mm²/18 AWG...
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 4 Default settings on delivery The KNX Motor Controller can be used as supplied via the operating buttons on the device without prior pro- gramming using the ETS software. The device is pre-programmed with handy standard settings. These set- tings apply to all six motor outputs.
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 5 Communication objects Overview of the objects A maximum of 114 communication objects are available: they can not, however, all be used at the same time. In total, a maximum of 250 group addresses can be connected. 5.1.1 Object list Object designation Type...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Object designation Type DPT_ID Description For Venetian blinds: If a telegram is received by Motor 1 Slat position automatic 1 Byte 5.001 one of these communication objects, the corre- Motor 2 Slat position automatic 1 Byte 5.001 sponding slats move to the position specified by the value received.
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Object designation Type DPT_ID Description If a telegram with the value "1" is received by one Motor 1 Move to IP 1 1 Bit 1.008 of these communication objects, the corresponding Motor 2 Move to IP 1 1 Bit 1.008 blind moves to intermediate position 1 configured in...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Object designation Type DPT_ID Description If a telegram with the value "1" is received by one Motor 1 Security high prio 1 Bit 1.001 of these communication objects, the corresponding Motor 2 Security high prio 1 Bit 1.001 blind moves to the position configured in the ETS...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Object designation Type DPT_ID Description If a telegram with the value "1" or "0" is received by Motor 1 Position Request 1 Bit 1.017 one of these communication objects, if the type of Motor 2 Position Request 1 Bit 1.017...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Object designation Type DPT_ID Description A telegram with the value “1" for the corresponding Motor 1 Feedback Lower End 1 Bit 1.002 blind is sent via this communication object when Motor 2 Feedback Lower End 1 Bit 1.002 the lower end limit is reached.
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6 Parameters The selection options for the individual parameters are explained on a case-by-case basis. In the following images of the different parameter cards, as many parameters are shown as possible. Furthermore, objects not required according to the parameter settings are hidden.
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.1.3 Slat position closed/reversed ONLY FOR VENETIAN BLINDS Max. closed (100)/Max. reversed (0) Default value: Max. closed (100)/Max. reversed (0) Selection options: Max. closed (0)/Max. reversed (100) • Max. closed (100)/Max. reversed (0) If the value "100"...
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 "Motor 1-6" menu index card If the "Individual" parameter setting is selected in the "Motors" basic setting menu, six individual menu index cards (Motor 1…6) are visible. If the "Combined" parameter setting is selected in the "Motors" basic setting menu, one menu index card is visible (Motor 1–6).
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.2.3 Running time Down/Running time Open 120 seconds Default value: 0.1–320 seconds Selection options: The time set here corresponds to the maximum travel time from the upper to the lower end limit or the maxi- mum time the window motor requires to open the corresponding window.
0–100 seconds Selection options: This parameter defines the necessary starting time of an electronic motor used, such as Somfy WT Motor 200 ms. If electronic motors are controlled with this motor controller, the starting time delay of the electronic motor must be configured in the motor controller settings in order to reach a correct slat position.
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.3.1.2 IP 1 Slat position (0–100%) 0% Default value: Wert (0%) Value (0%) 0–100% Selection options: Value (0%) Wert (100%) Value (100%) This parameter sets the intermediate position 1 "Slat“. The target value in % refers to the configured com- plete slat tilts of the corresponding blind on the menu index card Motor 1…6/Motor 1–6.
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 This parameter sets the "Security position low priority“ for the corresponding blind. If a telegram with the value "1" is received by one of these communication objects (objects 55-60), the corresponding blind moves to position configured in the ETS software.
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.3.7 Automatic/Manual function None Default value: None Selection options: Priority for automatic functions Priority for manual functions • None The position orders are performed in the order in which they are received. •...
Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 "Block, safety, feedback 1-6" menu index card 6.4.1 Block automatic position orders and IP 2 No Default value: No Selection options: Yes This parameter allows Up/Down position orders (bit) to be blocked via the object (51–54). If a telegram with value "1"...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.4.3 Block manual tilt/stops orders No Default value: No Selection options: Yes This parameter can be used to block step/stop and tilting orders (bit) via the object (67-72). If a telegram with value "1"...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 6.4.7 Position feedback mode None Default value: None Selection options: On demand On status change Cyclic • On demand The current positions must be requested via the objects 85-90. •...
Relative humidity Max. 85% (non-condensing) at 30°C Material of housing PC-ABS Housing dimensions (w x h x d) 108 x 90 x 60 mm Weight 245 g Safety level Degree of protection IP 20 Pollution degree Conformity www.somfy.com/ce Ref. 5157011A...
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Motor Controller 6 AC KNX DRM 30.11.2020 Ref. 5157011A...
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