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Document Updated June 17, 2016
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Somfy: RS-485 SDN 2.0
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EQUINOX INTEGRATION GUIDE
Manufacturer:
Somfy
Widget:
Shade
Model Number/s:
RS-485 SDN 2.0
Aliases:
None
Driver Version:
v. or higher
Widget Category:
Shades/Blinds
DC Version:
v. 3.3 or higher
Connection Type:
Serial (RS-485)*
I. Overview
As part of its Premier Partner Program, Vantage Equinox products support the Somfy RS-485 SDN 2.0 for control of the shades in
your InFusion Project. After setting up the Somfy in Design Center, the Equinox Shade Widget user interface for control of the Somfy
Shades automatically appears in the EQ41 and EQ73 in-wall touch screens and on mobile devices installed with the Equinox App
(available for iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Android products).
*see Notes section for information about Vantage RS-485 stations.
II. Features Supported / Not Supported
Feature
EQ40
EQ41, EQ73 &
EQApp
Open/ Close / Stop
Full control over open, close, and stop for all shades
Position Control
Set the shades to specific positions
Visual Feedback
Graphic presents the position of every shade
Group Control
Configure and control a shade group or individual shades
Configure Presets
Set up to four user-defined presets for each group.
Supported
Task Only Support
Not Supported
Feature Notes:
EQ40 support for open, close, and stop is supported only through Design Center Tasks.
III. Notes
Somfy shades contain a calibration property within Design Center. If checked, this will cause the shade to execute a full open and
close. While this occurs, the system will measure the travel time from bottom to top and top to bottom. These values will be used to
produce an accurate widget animation. If the widget animation seems too fast or too slow, the travel time can be reset. This is done
by un-checking the “Calibrate” checkbox and performing an update, then rechecking the box and performing a full program. This will
cause the shade to perform a full open and close to re-measure the travel time. Once the travel time is set, it will not change until
recalibrated through Design Center or some property of the shade is changed in Design Center. If the calibration does not work
there is an option to enter the full open and close times. This can be measured by a stop watch or smartphone.
Somfy products
ARE NOT
compatible with the RS-485 station. If a similar setup is desired it is best to use an RS-232 station with an
RS-485 to RS-232 converter. For more information, see the Installation Steps section.
