Somfy 1871616 RS485 RTS Transmitter Kit – 16-Channel RTS Interface

The Somfy RS485 RTS Transmitter Kit (ref. 1871616) is the NZ/AU kit version of Somfy's RS485 RTS Transmitter (ref. 1810803), supplied with an AU/NZ mains power lead. The transmitter is an interface that lets a central home-automation or control system operate Somfy RTS (Radio Technology Somfy) motorised products by radio, including roller blinds, venetian blinds, curtains, pleated and roman shades, awnings and roller shutters. It turns commands received over a wired RS485 bus, or from simple dry-contact inputs, into 433MHz RTS radio signals, without any extra wiring to each motor. It integrates with Control4, Crestron, AMX, ELAN, HAI and other control systems with an RS485 or RS232 serial port.

The transmitter can control up to 16 separate RTS addresses (channels). Each address can be paired to one motor or receiver, or to a group of them, so whole rooms or façades can be moved together. Five dry-contact inputs, each with up, down and common terminals, also allow control from relay outputs or wall switches. Integrators can therefore use it with systems that lack a serial port.

It runs from a universal 90–255V AC supply. An external BNC antenna gives a stated free-field range of up to 200m, or around 20m through two concrete walls. The transmitter can be wall-mounted or fitted to a DIN rail. It is designed to control products that have already been commissioned; it cannot be used to set motor end limits.

Key Features

• Controls Somfy RTS motors and receivers from a home-automation or building-control system
• Up to 16 RTS addresses, each controlling one or many motors
• RS485 serial control (Somfy RS485 protocol)
• Five dry-contact inputs (up/down/common) for relay or switch control
• External BNC antenna, with a range of up to 200m in free field
• Universal 90–255V AC, 50/60Hz power supply
• Wall or DIN-rail mounting
• Supported functions: open, close, stop, go to/record/delete preset (My) position, sun protection and tilting for venetian blinds
• Compatible with RTS roller blinds, venetian blinds, curtains, pleated and roman shades, awnings and roller shutters

Specifications

In the Box

• RS485 RTS Transmitter
• 6 x Phoenix Contact plug-in terminal connectors
• BNC antenna
• 2m power cable with AU/NZ plug
• Multilingual manual