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ENGLISH
GENERAL WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
• Important safety instructions: observe these in-
structions - improper installation can result in
serious injury.
• For personal safety it is important to observe
these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• All installation procedures, connections, pro-
gramming and maintenance of the product
must be performed exclusively by a qualified
technician!
• The sensor is not a safety device capable of
eliminating damage to the awning due to strong
winds (indeed, a simple power failure can pre-
vent the awning being automatically retracted).
The sensor is rather part of an automation ca-
pable of protecting the awning and facilitating
its use.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due
to atmospheric events undetected by the device's
sensors.
• Do not open the device protection housing as it con-
tains non-serviceable electrical circuits.
• Never apply modifications to any part of the device.
Operations other than as specified can only cause
malfunctions. The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage caused by makeshift modifications to
the product.
• Never place the device near sources of heat and nev-
er expose to naked flames. This may damage it and
cause malfunctions.
• The product is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capacities, nor by anyone with insufficient ex-
perience or familiarity.
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• Make sure that children do not play with the product.
• Handle the product with care, making sure not to
crush, strike or drop it.
• WS and WSR only: On the power line to the sys-
tem, install a device for disconnection from the pow-
er mains with a gap between contacts that assures
complete disconnection in the conditions of overvolt-
age category III.
• WSR only: Make sure that the surface of the rain
sensor is clean and clear of leaves, snow and oth-
er objects: clean it with a soft damp cloth, do not
use alcohol, benzene, solvents or other agents when
cleaning it.
• WSR only: The rain detection the sensor is heated,
so heat emanating from it is not a sign failure.
• WSC only: The unit is solar powered. The photo-
voltaic cell must be exposed to sunlight throughout
the day; make sure that its photosensitive surface is
always clean and unobstructed by leaves, snow or
other matter: clean it with a soft damp cloth, do not
use alcohol, benzene, solvents or other agents when
cleaning it.
• In case of conflicting readings from different sensors,
the device prioritizes the conditions in the following
order (from the highest to lowest priority): wind, rain,
sun.
1 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED
USE
This product is a climatic sensor with integral radio
transmitter; intended for use in automation systems
for awnings, shutters, skylights, etc. with Nice tubular
motors and control units. Any other use is to be con-
sidered improper and is strictly prohibited! Nice
declines all liability for damage resulting from
improper use of the product and other than as
specified in this manual.
The WS and WSR versions of the sensor are mains
powered and WSC version is solar powered. The other
components are indicated in the Quick reference guide
(Step 1 - fig. A and B).
Product operation is based on real-time readings of
variations in wind speed, sunlight intensity and the
presence of rain (WSR only). When the climatic sen-
sor readings exceed their thresholds (either above or
below), the sensor transmits a radio signal to the mo-
tor's automation receiver, which in turn activates an Up
or Down manoeuvre, depending on the type of signal
received (above or below the threshold).
2 - PRELIMINARY INSTALLATION CHECKS
AND PRODUCT APPLICATION LIMITS
• Read the technical specifications provided in the
chapter "Product technical specifications" to check
the application limits of the sensor.
• (fig. 1) In favourable conditions (unobstructed field),
the transmission range of the sensor is 100 m, how-
ever, since the sensor is intended to protect the awn-
ing, it is advisable to install it at most 10-20 m away
from the motor. We also recommend checking that
the zone is clear of other wireless devices transmit-
ting on the same frequency, such as alarms, wire-
less headsets, etc.: they can further reduce the range
or even block the transmissions of the device to the
motor.
• Make sure that the sensor's installation zone satisfies
the following requisites:
– (fig. 2) it must allow for full and direct sunlight ex-
posure of the sun sensor surface or solar panel; nev-
er install the product in zones subject to shade from
awnings, trees, balconies etc. or below a source of
intense artificial light;
– (fig. 3) the area must ensure exposure of the wind
sensor blades to the same ventilation as that applied
on the sun awning to be automated;
– (fig. 4) it must permit direct exposure of the rain
sensor to the rain (WSR only).
• Since the sensor's body is jointed and can be ori-
ented as desired, it can also be installed to sloping
surfaces. The tilt range is given in the Quick reference
guide (Step 1 - phase 1).
• Ensure that the surfaces selected for installation are
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