Iblinds v3 - Controller Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 CHECK LIST
2 OVERVIEW
3 WINDOW BLIND COMPONETS
4 BUTTON FUNCTIONS
5 CHARGE BATTERY
6 INSTALLATION
7 CUSTOMIZATION PARAMETERS
8 SUPPORT
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

CHECK LIST

OVERVIEW

Motor Overview

WINDOW BLIND COMPONETS

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Motor/Charge adapter BUTTON FUNCTIONS

BUTTON	PRESS	FUNCTION
IN /EX	Press 3 times	Z-Wave network include / exclude
IN /EX	Press 5 times	Z-Wave Device Reset Locally
CLBR	Press 5 times	Reboot
CLBR	Press and hold 7-10 seconds	Set All Z-Wave Parameters to Default Values
Charge Adapter Push Button	Press 1 time, release, and wait 5 seconds	Toggle blind between closed and last open position
Charge Adapter Push Button	Press 3 times	Z-Wave network include / exclude
Charge Adapter Push Button	Press and hold 7-10 seconds	Start manual calibration

CHARGE BATTERY

Charge battery before first use.

Connect battery cable to the red battery connector. Connect USB Charging Power Cable to the Micro USB connector. Move battery switch to the ON [I] position. Plug USB power adapter into wall outlet.
Charge Battery - Connecting the USB charging cable

The Battery is fully charged when the Green LED is illuminated.

Use the USB Cable and Power Adapter to charge battery approx. every 5-6 months.
Charge battery - Regular Charging

The Solar Panel accessory is an environmentally friendly and worry-free method for keeping the battery charged. Using the solar power eliminates the need to manually charge every 5-6 months.
Charge Battery - Using the solar panel

LED	INDICATION
(RED)	5V USB or Direct Power is connected
(YELLOW)	Battery in charging mode
(GREEN)	Battery is fully charged

INSTALLATION

Raise existing blind then remove from wall mount.
Remove existing tilt mechanism.

Z-WAVE DEVICE SPECIFIC KEY (DSK) IMPORTANT NOTICE
This page contains important Z-Wave S2 Information about your device. You can scan below QR code to connect with any Security 2 (S2) Z-Wave controller directly or enter the first 5 digits of the DSK if prompted. Please keep in a safe place.
Z-Wave Device Specific Key (DSK)

Before removing tilt rod, take note of the current tilt position on each tilt drum. Remove tilt rod from headrail.
Install charge adapter inside headrail and attach clip from the bottom. Wires should be facing outer end of blind, with micro USB port facing front.

When upgrading your iblinds motor from a previous version, it is important to use the charge adapter that is included with the new kit. Using the old charge adapter may cause damage to the electronics.

Select tilt shaft to match tilt rod size & shape. If the tilt shaft installed by default fits your tilt rod, continue to step 6. If not, Remove lid using included hex wrench & install appropriate tilt shaft. Replace lid.
Connect battery cable to the red BAT port. Connect Charge adapter cable to the USB port. If you have the solar panel, connect solar adapter cable to the white SLR port.

For more about power options visit our support website - support.myiblinds.com
Install iBlind motor in blind head rail with buttons at the back.

make sure tilt shaft is aligned with tilt rod holes in tilt drums. If needed, use included height adapter.
Re-insert tilt rod, rotating it to pass through the shaft. Be careful to keep all tilt drums in the same orientation. Failure to properly align tilt drums can result in blinds tilting at an angle or damage window blinds.
Carefully tuck the cables into the headrail. Take care to route the hidden cables where they won't interfere with the tilt rod or any of the other moving mechanisms in the headrail.
Follow your Z-Wave controller's directions to place it in inclusion mode. Make sure the battery is powered ON [I].
Press the IN/EX button 3 times and wait for the device to be discovered and joined to the Z-Wave Network.

If your Z-Wave Controller supports S2 encryption, enter the first 5 digits of DSK into your Controller's interface if it is requested. The DSK can be found on the bottom of the iblinds motor, the box and, on the back page of this Quick Start Guide.

Install blind into the window mounts and lower the blinds.

CUSTOMIZATION PARAMETERS

PARAMETER	PREFERENCE NAME	DESCRIPTION	DEFAULT	VALUES
1	Close Interval	Used for large blind auto calibration endpoint detection. A smaller value will make the blinds close tighter.	0x16 (22)	0x0F - 0x1E (15-30)
2	Reverse Direction	Used to reverse the direction of the blinds.	0 (forward)	0,1
3	Disable Report	Used to disable Z-Wave Report. This is useful for systems that poll iblinds immediately after sending a position command. Disable if an immediate Z-Wave GET command is causing iblinds motor to function improperly.	0 (False)	0,1
4	Default ON Value	Used to set the default ON Level -Default value for ON = 50% (0x32). Change this value if you wish to change the Charge Adapter push button ON or the Z-Wave Binary Switch ON default value.	0X32 (50)	0x01 -0x63 (1-99)
5	Reserved
6	Speed	Used to set the default blind speed. 0 = No Delay. The Larger the value the slower the speed. Note: A Z-Wave MultiLevel Switch command sent with a Duration Value > 0 will always override the speed parameter.	0	0-100

SUPPORT

For specific hub support, videos, trouble shooting tips and a link to our community forum please visit our online support site - support.myiblinds.com

If you have questions or need additional support, please submit a request using our contact form - myiblinds.com/pages/contact