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1. Manual Override Controls Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual INSTALLATION of the SOLAR PANEL and RAIN SENSOR e The solar panel must be mounted with airspace underneath for cooling and performance efficiency as well as maintain the product life span 1 Lay the solar panel face down on a flat surface SS Bolt Bracket Tab Take care not to scratch the solar panel 2 Insert two stainless steel nuts into the channel of the perimeter frame one each on the two short sides 3 Use two stainless steel bolts to attach the two bracket tabs to the frame with the two nuts inserted into the channel Do not fully tighten at this time 4 Use the remaining stainless steel bolts and nuts to attach the mounting bracket to the solar panel 5 Install the solar panel and bracket on to the exterior of the building near the operator installation location 6 Tilt and rotate the solar panel to maximize the solar panels exposure to the Sun Alignment towards the southern sky is recommended for most locations in North America for best Mounting Bracket exposure to mid day sun 7 Tighten all the fasteners to secure the solar panel orientation 8 Route and waterproof the pigtail wiring to the interior of the building where the operator is to be installed 9 Install the rain sensor and bracket on the exterior as level as possible near the operator 10 Route and waterproof the2. on co N e a zZ m 1 AUTO oo J U aa Z 10 m m Oo Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual CHECKING STATUS OF BATTERIES AND CHARGING CURRENT 1 Press any key to wake up the remote if the LCD display has powered off ZONE M 2 Press MODE 3 Press ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 thru 9 F 4 Press ENTER to save your selection 5 A 5 MAX OPEN will be displayed and flashing o ZONE 6 Press A until is displayed and flashing 7 Press ENTER SET 8 Press A V to choose the ID number 1 thru 9 of the operator within the zone 9 Press ENTER to save your selection 10 Press A to cycle viewing either the solar charging rate in mA operator battery status ZONE or the remote battery SET e Solar charging rate is measured in Milliampere mA Refer below for more information on charging rate 11 Press MODE to return to main screen ZONE Ch R inf arging Rate SET e mA is the abbreviation for Milliampere which is a unit of electrical current flow In this case it is the measurement of current into the battery when charging and it will range between 0 and 150 mA e The charging measurement is taken each time the status is requested and is a snap shot of the conditions at that particular moment in time e This measurement is highly v
3. ZONE to exit zone ALL e All steps must be performed within 30 seconds or the remote control will default to the previous settings 1 Open the remote battery cover and install the two AA alkaline batteries and replace the cover 2 All the screen display segments will be visible while the remote runs a self test which lasts for a few seconds After which will be displayed 3 Press A V to choose either C Celsius or F Fahrenheit 4 Press ENTER to save your selection 5 Press A to choose either M main or S secondary Select M for main Note Secondary is only used when using additional remotes Refer to Multiple Remotes for more information 6 Press ENTER to save your selection 7 ZONE ALL and the temperature should now be displayed ZONE SM 999 MAX OPEN RE ZONE AUTO PAIR TC P1 x mA 68 88 ar 7 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual PAIRING the REMOTE to the OPERATOR e Pairing sets up communication between the remote and the operator e The remote will be able to control all operators assigned within a single zone simultaneously or control all zones at once e There are 9 zones 1 thru 9 with each zone containing 9 ID numbers 1 thru 9 Each operator will need to be assigned to a zone and ID number Each zone and ID number combination can only be assi
4. OPEN SET A n E EA ZONE SET TC Press any key to wake up the remote if the LCD display has powered off ZONE Press MODE Press ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 thru 9 Press ENTER to save your selection MAX OPEN will be displayed and flashing Press ENTER eF MAX OPEN Press A V to set the percentage in increments of 10 SET Press ENTER to save your setting TC is now displayed 13 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual SETTING TEMPERATURE CONTROL TC Automated temperature control TC can be set for all operators within a zone and each zone may have a unique TC value When set and the remote is set to AUTO the temperature control will open the operator s within a zone when the temperature setting is reached It will close the operator s when the temperature drops greater than 5 degrees F or 2 degrees C below the set level This automatic function is based on the temperature at the remotes location and must be maintained for approximately 5 minutes ra oC enn nF LY DN Press any key to wake up the remote if the LCD display has powered off Press MODE Press ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 thru 9 Press ENTER to save your selection MAX OPEN will be displayed and flashing Press A until TC
5. and set other features The Time To Close selection will be retained in memory until changed by the user However you must activate the AUTO feature for either the Time To Close or the Temperature Control TC function for it to operate NOTE The Time To Close and Temperature Control cannot be enabled simultaneously for the same zone To activate the AUTO function you must start in the Home screen Press and hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds until the screen changes The screen will read either AUTO TC AUTO P1 or be blank which disables both automatic functions Each time you press and hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds it will scroll the screen to the next option When the correct Auto Function is displayed you are done When the Auto function is enabled it will stay enabled until it is turned off ZONE SET Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual SETTING MAX OPEN LIMIT The travel distance that the operator s will open a window skylight MAX OPEN can be reduced for all operators within a zone and each zone may have a unique MAX OPEN value This may be beneficial to prevent rain or excess wind from entering when the operator s is open The factory setting MAX OPEN limit is set to open up to 80 of full open position ji O o N D M eow wN Press MODE to return to the home screen OR to continue on to set the Temperature ZONE Control TC MAX
6. is displayed and flashing Press ENTER Press A IW to set the desired temperature or NULL to turn function off for this zone Press ENTER to save your selection The temperature in which the operator will run has now been set Next a MAX OPEN limit is set specifically for when the TC function opens the operator This MAX OPEN cannot exceed the limit set for basic operation 10 11 12 Press A V to set the percentage in increments of 10 of the temperature controlled MAX OPEN Operator s will not open past MAX OPEN set above Press ENTER to save your setting P1 is now displayed Press MODE to return to the home screen OR to continue on to check the status of the batteries and charge current After any change to the TC settings the TC function will be enabled and AUTO will be displayed Enable Disable the TC Function 1 Press and hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds until the screen changes The screen will read either AUTO TC AUTO P1 or be blank which disables both automatic functions Each time you press and hold the AUTO button for 2 seconds it will scroll the screen to the next option When the correct Auto Function is displayed you are done ZONE SET TC ZONE SET TC 38 F ZONE SET TC 5G EEA ZONE ZONE M AUTO TC oO 05 N O aa Z
7. multiple operators are used with a single remote This process removes the operator from the assigned zone and or ID number but remains paired to the remote The operator then is reassigned to a new zone and or ID number on the same remote CAUTION If this is not done correctly you will have to re pair the Remote to the Operator which would involve unplugging the Operator s battery Please read these instructions carefully first before performing this operation Press any key to wake up the remote if the display has powered off Press and hold MODE release when PAIR RJAR is displayed Press MODE again to display RE ZONE Press ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 thru 9 of the operator to be moved to another zone Press ENTER to save your selection Press A V to choose the ID number 1 thru 9 within the zone in which the operator is assigned to Press ENTER to save your selection SUCC will be displayed The operator will now be unassigned from the previous zone and ID number DO NOT STOP HERE steps 8 9 and 10 must be completed a Press ENTER to retry if a FAIL message is displayed instead Press ZONE to choose the new zone 1 thru 9 the operator shall be assigned to Press ENTER to save your selection Press A V to choose the ID number 1 thru 9 within the zone in which
8. the operator shall be reassigned to Press ENTER to save your selection SUCC will be displayed The Operator will run through an entire open and close cycle PAIR Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual REMOTE DISPLAY Rain Sensor Indicator Solid Enabled Blinking Rain Detected Remote Battery Indicator Operator Battery Indicator M main S secondary Remote Maximum Opening Limit Zone ID Re Zoning Indicator Function ON OFF Indicator Temperature Control Program 1 Time to Close Pairing Mode Indicator Status Indicator Numerical Display Settings Mode Indicator Solar Charging Indicators TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 1 Ifin AUTO mode and operator s is not working as expected make sure none of the secondary remotes are set to AUTO mode and that temperature control TC for all zones on secondary remotes are set to NULL 2 MAX OPEN can be set to different values on both the main and secondary remotes The operator will open to the MAX OPEN setting of the remote used to open it If the operator is not opening the proper amount be sure to check that MAX OPEN is set properly on the remote used Temperature control TC may also have to be set to have a lower MAX OPEN value than the otherwise set MAX OPEN 4 Temperature change must be maintained for 10 minutes before the temperature control TC function will operate For more Trouble Shootin
9. SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual SOLAR SMART with RAIN SENSOR y www SolarSmartOpener com Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Features In The Box Further Items Required Basic Operation Solar Panel and Operator Installation Operator Installation Solar Panel and Rain Sensor Installation Wiring the Solar Panel and Rain Sensor to the Operator Remote Setup and Configuration Pairing Remote to Operator Multiple Remotes Secondary Remote Configuration OO WN AUAA FWY NY Fe 1 Rain Sensor Operation 12 Time to Close Operation 13 Setting MAX OPEN Limit 14 Setting Temperature Control TC 15 Checking STATUS of Batteries and Charging Current 16 Re Zoning 18 Remote Display 18 Troubleshooting Tips FEATURES Operator Highlights 1 Powered by a solar charged NiMH battery pack End user replaceable battery pack Operating force rating of 60 lbs at the chain Maximum opener chain travel of 8 inches with option to program various lengths Bright White cover standard Paintable surface for custom color match Attachment link on chain is fastened to the sash by a release pin AC trickle charger included CoS Bk Adaptable to awning and hopper windows and skylights Remote Highlights 1 Large and readable display with bi directional feedback from the operator a Open Close status percentage displayed b Operator and remote battery level percentage displaye
10. ain Sensor Mounting Bracket SOLAR PANEL Mounting Bracket Bracket Tabs SOLAR SMART OPERATOR Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual BASIC OPERATION eee SOLAR SMART REMOTE SOLAR SMART LCD Display OPEN UP Buttons Function AUTO Button CLOSE DOWN Buttons ZONE Selection Button Menu ENTER Button MODE Selection Button e Using the operator requires that it has been paired to the remote Refer to Initial Remote Setup and Configuration Opening and Closing of an Operator 1 Press any key to wake up the remote if the LCD display has powered off 2 Press ZONE to choose a single zone 1 thru 9 of operators or ALL to operate all operators in all zones 3 Press OPEN or CLOSE to open or close the window skylight 4 Press OPEN or CLOSE during operation to STOP the operator at any time Enable Disable Automatic Functions 1 Press and hold AUTO to show or remove AUTO from the display thus enabling or disabling the temperature control TC or Time to Close P1 functions Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual OPERATOR and SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION e To ensure that the operator battery pack is fully charged the trickle charger should be used prior to installation for a minimum of 6 hours e Connect the battery connect
11. al 7 SUCC will be displayed to indicate a successful pairing The operator will then fully open then close one cycle DO NOT press any buttons on the remote until this cycle completes a Ifa FAIL message is displayed press ENTER on the remote to try to pair again b If a FAIL message is displayed again ensure that the operator is in pairing mode If the red light is not still blinking disconnect and reconnect the battery connector on the operator and repeat steps 1 7 again MULTIPLE REMOTES e It is intended that one or multiple operators may be controlled from multiple secondary remotes This is done by sending the pairing and settings stored in the first configured M main remote to the additional S secondary remote s Secondary remotes will be copies of the main e Any changes to operator zones ID numbers and or adding additional operators can only be performed using the main remote The changed settings would then need to be re sent from the main to the secondary remote s e Ensure that a main remote has been configured as outlined in Remote Setup and Configuration and that it has been paired to the operator s as described in Paring Remote to Operator Secondary Remote Configuration e All steps must be performed within 30 seconds or the remote control will default to the previous settings 1 Open the remote battery cover remove and reinstall two AA alkaline batteries
12. and replace the cover 2 All the screen display segments will be visible while the remote runs a self test which lasts for a few seconds After which will be shown on the Display to indicate F input is required Press A to choose either C Celsius or F Fahrenheit ZONE S LL Press ENTER to save your selection Press A to choose either M main or S secondary Select S for secondary F Press ENTER to save your selection 5 A ZONE ALL and the temperature should now be displayed Nn WwW e a amp 9 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual S 1 SECONDARY REMOTE STEPS PAIR a Press and hold MODE release when PAIR is displayed and the S in the upper right corner is flashing T b Press ENTER The secondary remote will now be waiting to receive the transmission from the main remote It will wait for 30 seconds SET ZONE PAIR 2 MAIN REMOTE STEPS M a Press and hold MODE release when PAIR is displayed b Press MODE twice to move past RE ZONE to display M in the upper right SET corner as flashing c Press ENTER to begin transmitting the settings to the secondary remote d SUCC will be displayed on a successful transfer of settings M i Ifa FAIL message is displayed instead be sure that the secondary remote is a still co
13. ariable and depends directly upon the level of sunlight on the solar panel Be aware of external influences which affect the light level these are direction SET and angle of exposure of the solar panel to the light source sky conditions clouds man made structures or trees which cause shadows on all or part of the solar panel and op maintenance of the solar panel itself to keep it clean e Current flow is also highly dependent upon the battery state of charge and the status Remote Battery Status measurement may report zero or low mA even when solar and all other conditions are optimum For example the solar panel could be outputting 40 mA on a battery that has a low charge however on a battery with near full charge the output may only be 10 mA e Solar Smart limits the maximum charge current for safety reasons to extend battery life and to prevent over charging damage to the battery Battery Alerts Saena e The icon will be displayed on the remote when the remote batteries are in need of ox replacement e The EA icon will be displayed when the operator battery is low When the operator SET battery is critically low the operator will be allowed to close however will not be able to open until the battery is recharged to a sufficient level g be f Operator Battery Status 15 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual A MBN 10 11 12 13 Recommended only for when
14. block aligned with the RAIN designation These wires are not polarity sensitive so either wire can be inserted in either connector Secure the wires with the set screws in the terminal block Reinstall the operator battery cover Periodic cleaning of the Rain Sensor is required RAIN SENSOR RAIN SOLAR 4 t blue red brown black Terminal Block SOLAR PANEL NOTE If the wires for either the Solar Panel or Rain Sensor were installed then removed the internal locking tabs may need to be re opened to allow the wires to be fully re inserted To do this simply use a strong pin heavy paper clip a finishing nail or any similar small object and insert the pin into the wire hole and press firmly but gently until you either feel the click of the locking tab opening or you are certain that the wires can be inserted fully Repeat for each wire hole OPEN Locking Tab L Correctly Installed Wire ae f Set Screw Loosened Wire Removed Locking Tab Remains Down Stong Pin used to Re Open Locking Tab Strong Pin or mem Finishing Nail Revision 8 12 2015 aa SOLAR SMART INITIAL REMOTE SETUP and CONFIGURATION Installation and User Manual e The following are applicable for configuring the main remote only To configure additional remotes refer to Multiple Remotes for more information e Pressing MODE does not work when zone in remote display is set to ALL Press
15. d c Solar charge rate displayed in mA d Temperature display N 9 programmable zones with up to 9 operators assigned per zone Able to control up to 81 operators 3 Automatic temperature control function 4 Multiple remotes can be used on a Main Secondary relationship Pairing and settings can be sent from a main remote to secondary remotes wirelessly 5 Stand up base with wall mount option 6 Remote uses standard 2 AA batteries Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual IN THE BOX e Solar Smart Operator SOLAR SMART REMOTE e operator battery cover e operator battery e chain clip with release pin e small flat head screw driver e remote e remote battery cover e 2 AA batteries e wall mount attachment AA Batteries included e solar panel with wiring pigtail Wall Mount e rain sensor with wiring and bracket e AC trickle charger e stainless steel mounting bracket e 2 stainless steel bracket tabs Remote Battery Cover e 4 stainless steel bolts e 4 stainless steel nuts FURTHER ITEMS REQUIRED DO NOT INSTALL THE BATTERIES e 5 fasteners for mounting the operator UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO e 2 fasteners for mounting the chain clip e 4 fasteners for mounting the solar panel and bracket AC Trickle Charger Release Pin Lifting Chain Solar Panel Pigtail CA Operator Battery 4 Connector R
16. g Tips please visit www SolarSmartOpener com ADVANCED SERVICE OPERATIONS RESET OF REMOTE TO FACTORY SETTINGS Press any key to wake up the remote if the display has powered off Press and hold release when PAIR is displayed Press MODE again to display RE ZONE Press MODE to display M in the upper right corner as flashing Press ENTER FAIL is displayed as flashing Press and hold MODE release when rF TEST is displayed Press MODE repeatedly until rET FAC is displayed FN Dw FY SN Press ENTER all the screen display segments will be visible while the remote runs a self test which lasts for a few seconds After which will be displayed The remote has now been reset to factory settings it is no longer paired to any operators 17 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual Please record your Remote settings for ease of reference as well as assist in troubleshooting Location i l Location Revision 8 12 2015 MRS
17. gned one operator e The following instructions are applicable to pairing the first and additional operators to a single remote e Each operator can only be paired with one main remote however multiple secondary remotes may be used once setup and configured The Operator The remote will need to be paired within 2 minutes or the operator will default back to the previous settings Remove the battery cover from the operator If connected disconnect the battery connector from the operator circuit board for at least 30 seconds NOTE The Solar Panel must also be disconnected at this time Connect the battery connector to the operator circuit board pressing firmly until the plug is locked into place The red light on the circuit board will continually blink while it is in pairing mode The Remote EL 1 Press any key to wake up the remote if the display has powered off Press Press vw PF LY N Press and hold the MODE ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 thru 9 ENTER release when PAIR is displayed to save your selection Press a v to choose the ID number 1 thru 9 within the zone ID numbers already in use will not be displayed 6 Press ENTER operator to save your selection The remote will attempt to pair to the continues on next page Revision 8 12 2015 a SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manu
18. nfigured to be waiting to receive the transmission Press ENTER to retry un c ra ro Revision 8 12 2015 SOLAR SMART Installation and User Manual RAIN SENSOR The rain sensor should be installed horizontally with a slight tilt to prevent water from pooling The sensor location depends on many factors The key to proper installation is that the sensor must be level and exposed when the operator opens the unit The wires from the sensor to the operator must be ran to the operator in a water proof manner so as to not induce water penetration that could damage the interior The sensor is not polarity sensitive so it does not matter which wire goes to which connector in the operator By default the rain sensor is enabled when the remote is initially paired to the operator regardless of whether the rain sensor is attached or not When the rain sensor is enabled a small umbrella will be displayed in the top right hand display box 1 To enable or disable the rain sensor press any key to wake up the remote if the LCD ZONE t display has powered off Press MODE Press ZONE as necessary to choose the desired zone 2 3 4 After the desired zone is flashing press 5 MAX OPEN will know be flashing Press A until the T icon is displayed and flashing press ENTER Press ENTER to confirm your selection 6 7 Press A to choose the ID number 1 thr
19. or to the operator circuit board pressing firmly until the plug is locked into place e Plug operator into a standard wall outlet using the AC trickle charger for a minimum of 6 hours e It is important that the operator and remote control go through the pairing process while the chain is attached to the window skylight and are under normal work load conditions 1 Align the chain clip mounting location to be parallel to that of the mounting bracket pivot screws to ensure min 3 4 proper operation and prevent hardware interference __ O T a 5 8 aaa 5 8 min 5 8 as 2 Position the operator with enough distance from the chain clip to ensure that the window skylight is allowed to fully close 3 Mount the operator using a minimum of 3 fasteners Fasteners are not included 4 Mount the chain clip to the window skylight using the two fastener holes Fasteners are not included The chain clip must be oriented as shown Take care to ensure that the chain clip is parallel to the mounting bracket pivot screw 5 Attach the chain to the chain clip using the release pin Insert pin at an angle rotate to secure e It may be necessary to temporarily connect the battery pack to the operator and use the manual override controls inside the battery compartment to extend the chain to allow for connection to the chain clip
20. tallic strips on the sensor The resistance can be lowered by a number of factors including moss sap heavy dew or condensation drops from surrounding structures Therefore it is important to periodically clean the sensor to maintain proper operation If all operations function properly except when the Rain Sensor is enabled cleaning the Rain Sensor is recommended 11 Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual TIME TO CLOSE The Time to Close P1 function will automatically close the operator after a user defined time period The user selected time period is in 10 minute increments from 0 to 1 hour From 1 to 24 hours the increments change to 30 minutes ern MN FF Y N 10 11 Enable Disable the TIME TO CLOSE Function 59 F Press any key to wake up remote if the LCD display has powered off Press MODE the LCD should display SET and ZONE should be flashing Press ZONE as necessary to choose the appropriate zone 1 9 When the correct zone is flashing press ENTERI MAX OPEN will be displayed and flashing Press A until P1 is displayed and flashing Press ENTER Press A V until the desired Time To Close is displayed and flashing or NULL to turn function off Press ENTER ST is now displayed and flashing Press MODE to return to the home screen OR press a v to scroll
21. u 9 within the zone 8 9 Press A V to choose between ON and OFF while they are flashing 10 Press ENTER to save your setting 11 LCD displays steady ON or OFF for one second then SUCC for 2 seconds indicating success Press MODE a few times to return to the home screen a If setting not successful LCD displays FAIL for 1 second then returns to the same step 8 to retry setting RAIN SENSOR OPERATION When a drop of water is on the sensor the operator may not react immediately The control system actually takes multiple reading in an effort to avoid false readings and possible cycling of the operator before it sends the close or open commands If the operator is manually opened when the rain sensor is enabled AND there is water present on the sensor the operator will close and the a umbrella icon will blink on the Remote If you desire to open the operator at this time the sensor will need to be disabled before it will stay in the open position If the Rain Sensor and the Automated Temperature Control are enabled at the same time the Rain Sensor will take precedence over the Temperature Control In other words if rain is detected the operator will close regardless of the temperature until such time as water is no longer detected on the sensor before it will automatically re open As noted above the rain sensor is designed to detect a lowering of the resistance between the me
22. wiring to the interior where the operator will be installed e It is highly recommended to only use the wiring provided for the solar panel and rain sensor Revision 8 12 2015 Solar Smart Operator Installation and User Manual WIRING the SOLAR PANEL and RAIN SENSOR to the OPERATOR NOTE the Remote must be paired to the Operator before the Solar Panel is connected If not already done so skip these steps below until the Remote is paired and configured to the Operator Solar Panel 1 Or E E At this point the solar panel wiring should be routed to the interior with any access hole s sealed and waterproofed Cut the wiring to the required length necessary Cut back the wiring jacket to expose the wires Separate the two lead wires Strip back 1 2 of the wiring jackets of the two individual wires Remove the operator battery cover Loosen the two set screws located in the terminal block aligned with the SOLAR designation The wiring could be either pairing brown and blue or black and red The blue or red wire is positive the brown or black wire is negative Insert the wire leads into the two right wiring holes SOLAR on the exterior of the operator associated with the two polarities Secure the wires with the set screws in the terminal block Rain Sensor 1 Strip back 1 2 of the wiring jackets of the two Rain Sensor wires Loosen the two set screws located in the terminal
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