VariEco M DC
Assembly instructions
138170701_EN_0917
General
Application: Drive for roller shutters and textile sun protec-
tion
Power supply: Direct current (DC) 12 V (e.g. elero energy
unit)
Limit switch: Mechanical limit switches
Special feature: Noiseless soft brake
Shaft size: From Ø 50 mm
Standard scope of delivery
• 3 m plug-in connecting cable, assembly instructions
Accessories
(not included in the scope of delivery)
• Adapter sets, motor bearing, couplings, setting tool, ener-
gy unit
Safety instructions
General safety instructions for use including installation of
drives for roller shutters, awnings, textile sun protection and
venetian blinds can be found in the "Safety instructions" leaf-
let supplied with each drive. Please read the general safety
instructions and this installation manual carefully as the pro-
cedure in this manual is a prerequisite for correct use of the
product. Any intervention by unqualified personnel or failure to
comply with warnings may lead to personal injuries or materi-
al damage.
Figures included are for illustration purposes only. The illus-
trations may differ from your product with respect to minor
details and are provided for general information only.
elero
GmbH continuously strives to improve all products. As a
result, the specifications, features and technology of this pro-
duct may be changed at any time. The information provided is
based on current information at the time of publication.
No claims can be derived from the technical data, images and
information provided in this manual.
&$87,21
Installation in profile
tubes
Installation in round tubes
1
4
2
3
Assembly
•
Only connect the drive with the power turned off.
•
The limit switch only functions if the drive has been installed
properly in the winding shaft.
•
Never adjust the end position to a mechanical stop.
•
The length of the winding shaft is to be determined for each
individual installation depending on the drive head and motor
bearing used at the installation site.
Installation in profile tubes
(see
Figure
)
•
Push the drive with relevant adapter and limit switch crown
into the profile tube.
•
Secure the drive in the motor bearing.
•
Secure the counterpart support to prevent axial movement
(screw on the idler or rivet it on).
•
Attach the blind to the winding shaft.
Do not drill holes in the area of the drive.
Installation in round tubes
(see
Figure
)
•
On the round tube, cut a slot in the end of the tube on the
drive side (width 4 mm, length 16 mm).
•
Push the drive into the round tube so that the drive lug of
the limit switch crown engages in the slot.
•
Screw or rivet the adapter onto the winding shaft.
•
Secure the counterpart support to prevent axial movement
(screw on the idler or rivet it on).
•
Attach the blind to the winding shaft.
Do not drill holes in the area of the drive.
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energy unit
12 V DC
Setting tool for adjustment of the end positions
NOTE:
For activation of the limit switch setting screws, use
the setting tool or a 4 mm hexagon socket tool. Never use an
electric screwdriver!
Connection example
Pin assignment for the power supply or for interlo-
cked venetian blind push button or switch
Function
Wire colour
UP
▲ or DOWN/CLOSE ▼
brown
+ 12 V (positive terminal)
white
DOWN/CLOSE
▼ or UP ▲
red
- 0 V (negative terminal)
black
NOTE:
The motor controls in UP/DOWN direction must be interlocked
with one another.
A reversing delay of at least 0.5 seconds must be ensured.
Take account of voltage drops with longer line lengths.
CAUTION
DC motor
junction box
momentary
contact switch /
switch
red
UP
brown DOWN
white
+ 12 V
black
- 0 V
