Product Description; Electrical Connections - Nice volo s Instructions Et Recommandations Pour L'installateur

Warnings:
The VOLO S and VOLO SR weather sensors, used in combination with suit-
able motors or control units, enable the automatic opening/closing of
awnings, shutters, skylights and similar fixtures. Any other application is
improper and prohibited. For installation, maintenance and repairs, please
contact qualified technical personnel.

1) Product description

The VOLO S (wind and sun) and VOLO SR (wind, sun and rain) weather
sensors, used in combination with programmed motors or control units,
enable the automatic movement of awnings, shutters and skylights
based on weather conditions: for example, awnings will open automati-
cally when the sun shines and close when the wind rises; if it rains, VOLO
SR will command the fixture to open or close depending on how the
motor or control unit has been programmed.The sensor measures wind
speed and brightness of light, and detects the presence of rain; it sends
this information to the connected motors or control units. When the
detected value exceeds the level programmed into the motors or control
units, a command is activated as specified below:
Wind: when the programmed level is exceeded for a period of at least 3
seconds, an "up" command (corresponding to remote control key
activated, while all other movements are disabled until the wind speed
2) Installation
To proceed with the installation, refer to fig.1, fig.2, fig.3 and fig.4.
For proper operation, keep in mind that the sensor must be positioned in

2.1) Electrical connections

Up to 5 control units/motors can be connected in parallel to each sensor
(observe the polarity, connect together wires of the same colour or having
the same terminals as the control units). The sensor has an input that is
used to deactivate the sun and rain detection function (wind protection
GREY
BLUE
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CAUTION: the VOLO S and VOLO SR can be used only in
combination with suitable motors or control units. Faulty con-
3) Testing
To make sure that the sensor has been installed properly follow the steps
listed below. The following description refers to the use of a motor for
awning automation; however, this procedure can also be used for the oth-
er applications.
Wind sensor testing:
1. Position the awning at an intermediate point between the open and
closed positions.
2. Blow air on the anemometer to make it turn (you can use a hair dryer)
at a speed that exceeds the programmed threshold (the factory setting
is 30 Km/h, corresponding to approximately 8 rev/sec).
3. After the wind threshold has been exceeded for at least 3 seconds,
movement should start in the direction corresponding to remote con-
trol key . The awning will roll up completely and for 1 minute no oth-
er commands can be given.
Sun sensor testing:
1. Disconnect and reconnect the power supply to the motor. Position the
2
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The VOLO S and VOLO SR sensors contain electronic circuits
that may be connected only to suitably programmed motors or
control units; faulty connections may cause serious damage to
the sensor. Read these instructions carefully and verify which
motors or control units can utilise the VOLO sensors.
returns below the programmed value for at least one minute.
Sun: when the programmed "sun" level is exceeded for a period of at
least 2 minutes, a "down" command (corresponding to remote control
key ) is activated; when the level drops below the set value for at least
15 minutes, an "up" command (corresponding to key
Unlike the "wind" protection, it is always possible to control the motor
manually even after the triggering of the sensor.
Rain (VOLO SR): when the sensor detects the presence of rain, it
sends this information to the motors; at this point every motor or control
unit will determine a movement in the programmed direction.
To modify the rain response direction or the sun/wind triggering levels,
) is please see the programming chapter.
an area that is fully exposed to the sun and, in the case of VOLO SR,
reached by the rain.
always remains active); this function can be managed using a common
switch; when it is closed the sun/rain detection function is deactivated .
To enable or disable the sun/rain automatism, the ERGO4 and PLANO4
remote controls can also be used.
nections or improper application may cause serious damage
to the electronic sensor.
awning at an intermediate point between the open and closed posi-
tions.
2. Illuminate the sensor using a light source (sun or lamp) with a brightness
that exceeds the programmed threshold.
3. After 2 minutes, a manoeuvre corresponding to remote control key
should begin (the factory setting is level 2, corresponding to a clear sun-
ny day).
Rain sensor testing (VOLO SR only)
1. Position the awning at an intermediate point between the open and
closed positions.
2. Wet the sensor, simulating rainy conditions.
3. After a few seconds, movement should start in the direction corre-
sponding to rain protection as programmed into the motor.
If the sun/wind triggering levels and the rain protection direction are not
suitable for the application, they can be modified to suit your requirements:
see the programming section.
) is activated.