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2.3.Commissioning
▪ The drive has 2 blinds profile inside:
◦ Roller mode (to control all blinds except Venetians).
◦ Venetian mode (to manage the tilt and the lift position).
▪ Two tools are available to set the drive.
◦ RS485 SETTING TOOL: Connect the RS485 SETTING TOOL to the drive
switch on and follow the instruction on the RS485 SETTING TOOL.
◦ SDN Config Tool: Somfy Digital Network Configuration Tool.
NOTICE
• The SDN Config Tool is available for download at https://www.somfy.com/projects/downloads
• When setting end limits, take care that the load bar remains free at upper end limit.
2.4.Tips and advice on installation
2.4.1.Questions about the drive?
Observations
The motorised product
does not work.
The motorised product
is noisy.
The motorised product
stops too soon or too
late.
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Possible causes
"Power" or "datas" wiring are incorrect.
The drive is in thermal protection mode. LED
Red = ON then lights OFF.
An incorrect Data cable has been used
End-limits are not properly adjusted.
The wheel and the crown are not adapted to
the used tube.
The mechanical plays between drive,
accessories, tube and end of tube are too high.
The wheel is not properly fixed to the tube.
The equipment is constrained between the
brackets.
The length of the notch is not adapted to the
drive hook or to the used crown.
Debris, screws or other are in the tube.
The temperature of the environment is not in
conformity with the operating temperature.
The end limits of the motorised product slip.
The motorised product does not fall within the
recommended weight limits.
Solutions
Check the wiring and modify it if necessary.
Wait for the drive to cool down to restart the
drive.
Do not touch the drive: risk of burns.
Check the Data cable.
Adjust the end-limits.
Change the wheel and the crown.
The mechanical plays between drive, accessories,
tube and end of tube must be decreased to the
minimum.
Fix the wheel properly to the tube.
Decrease the constraint between the brackets.
Adapt the length of the notch to the drive hook
or to the used crown.
Empty the tube.
Change the environment temperature.
Re-set the end limits.
Check the compatibility of the motorised
product. Consult a Somfy contact or visit
www.somfy.com.
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