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LinkPro Z
Installation Instructions
v. 1.4
25 October 2022

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  • Page 1 LinkPro Z Installation Instructions v. 1.4 25 October 2022...
  • Page 2 Please use this QR Code to access more documents and Video Tutorials related to the product. LinkPro Z Thank you for purchasing an SI product. If you have any questions or need any assistance with your LinkPro Z, we would love to help you.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Magnetic mount ............7 - 13 Additional Accessories ..........14 Additional Connectivity Products ......15 Example System Drawing ........... 16 Using Multiple LinkPro Z units ........17 Setup ................18 - 19 Troubleshooting .............. 20 - 24 FCC Information ............25 - 26...
  • Page 4: Initial Consideration

    INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS Thank you for your purchase of LinkPro Z. This is a Zigbee Mesh Controller which operates at 2.4GHz. Minimize or eliminate any sources of RF interference and shielding. Any metal, wire, or foliage near the product can reduce or block the signal - reducing the operating range of the device.
  • Page 5: Parts In The Box

    (1) Magnetic Mounting Mounting Ring Ring - Pre-installed (1) LinkPro Z Unit (1) TaHoma App Quick Start Guide (1) 48v Passive PoE (1) 48v Passive PoE Injector - Brick Injector - Wall Wart LinkPro Z - Parts in the Box...
  • Page 6 (1) Injector Power Cable (1) 5 Meter CAT5e (2) Mounting (2) Original Mounting Screws (PH2) Ring Screws (PH2) (1) 2 Meter CAT5e (2) Drywall Anchors LinkPro Z - Parts in the Box...
  • Page 7: Installation - Ceiling/Wall Mount Or Magnetic Mount

    Magnetic Mounting Ring Original Mounting Ring (preferred) NOTE: Original Mounting Ring installation process is similar to Magnetic Mount. For more details contact support. 2. Mark the mounting hole locations (these holes are LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 8 4/0 ceiling junction box if one is available). Drill holes using a 7/32" drill. 3. Drill a 3/4” hole in the center of the space illustrated for the CAT5e/6 cable. 3/4" hole for CAT5e/6 LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 9 4. Gently drive the drywall anchors into the 7/32" holes. Locate your CAT5e/6 cable and pass it through the hole drilled. 5. Mount the bracket to the ceiling using the provided Phillips screws in the orientation illustrated. LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 10 6. Plug in the LinkPro Z and align the magnets on the back of the device with two of the recessed areas illustrated below. The magnets should fit snug in the recessed areas, and the device should be flush against the bracket.
  • Page 11 LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 12 7. There should be an audible click. LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 13 8. Now connect the other end of your CAT5e/6 to a PoE switch (sold separately)/ PoE injector (incl.) Plug it into PoE/ Power Output Note: A valid LAN connection is required for LinkPro Z. Connect a patch cable to the LAN port of this injector. LinkPro Z - Installation...
  • Page 14: Additional Accessories

    ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES (for Link Pro Z, purchased separately) Flush Mount Kit Flush Mount Kit Bracket Additional Accessories...
  • Page 15: Additional Connectivity Products

    ADDITIONAL CONNECTIVTY PRODUCTS (for Zigbee 3.0 Edge Routers , purchased separately) Controlled Smart Plug Smart Light Smart Outdoor Smart Outlet Switch Plug Note: For robust and low-latency Zigbee network and to improve battery performance maintain 7m between any Zigbee nodes *per room, 1 unit - up to 7 shades (every 8th shade add an additional unit).
  • Page 16: Example System Drawing

    EXAMPLE SYSTEM DRAWING (Ideal Zigbee 3.0 topology) Controlled 2nd hop 1st hop Note: Each Zigbee node should be within 7m of each other and a maximum of 7 hops from any end point to a mesh controller. Example System Drawing...
  • Page 17: Using Multiple Linkpro Zunits

    USING MULTIPLE LINKPRO Z UNITS (To extend the RTS range) RTS 1 > RTS 2 Note: To extend the range for RTS shades additional LinkPro Z units can be added to the system. These units communicate using PoE. Using Multiple LinkPro Z units...
  • Page 18: Setup

    1. Download Somfy’s TaHoma application from the App Store or Google Play. 2. Power your LinkPro Z using a PoE switch or the provided PoE injector. 3. Open the TaHoma application and follow the instructions to create an account to link to the TaHoma.
  • Page 19 5. Navigate to the Configuration tab to setup additional Zigbee or RTS devices and follow the in- app instructions. For more resources refer to screeninnovations.com/ connectivity/linkpro-z/. For any further assistance contact SI Support at 512.832.6939 LinkPro Z - Set Up...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    LinkPro No internet Check network Z LED is connectivity. connection to the Red. internet, and ensure the LinkPro Z is properly connected via PoE. LinkPro Z No power. Verify the switch LED if connected to PoE is OFF. enabled for power or use included PoE injector.
  • Page 21 Problem Possible Cause Action to Take Need Large amount Ensure each LinkPro Z multiple of Zigbee has a unique email LinkPro Z devices. address when you gateways. register them in the app, & ensure you order them in our flow tool with different Zigbee channel for each LinkPro Z.
  • Page 22 Problem Possible Cause Action to Take Drapes/ The remote Move within 30ft. shades is being used of the shade. If the won't out of range. issue persists, adjust operate. the antenna to a new position, and make sure the antenna does not touch metal.
  • Page 23 Problem Possible Cause Action to Take Cant add Ports blocked Ports needed to be open devices in by router 80 (TCP:HTTP-OTA) TaHoma 123 (TCP/UDP-NTP port) 443 (TCP:HTTPS-overkiz) 802/803 (TCP:TLS port) 18888 (UDP:STATUS) Port Test https://ha401- overkiz-2048.overkiz. com:802 Use computer/ smart phone connected to same network as LinkProZ/ TaHoma, if no response,...
  • Page 24 If you receive the above image in your browser then the ports are configured correctly.
  • Page 25: Fcc Information

    FCC INFORMATION This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 26 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the the interference by one or more of the following measures:- - - - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Page 28 Screen Innovations 9715-B Burnet Rd, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78758 512.832.6939 www.screeninnovations.com v. 1.4 25 October 2022 Copyright 2019 US SHADE CORPORATION...

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