How to use roller blinds, blinds or garage door using Z-Wave

If you decide to automatize the motor-driven roller blinds, blinds or garage doors this blog will show you what to look out for.

Probably everyone knows what these devices are used for, but to be sure we can mention the differences and functions of each device. There are several types of roller blinds, blinds and garage doors, this should be taken into account during the setting of the Z-Wave module (in the specific parameter). We will deal with the the motor-driven shielding technology regarding the possible automatization and intelligence of control elements.

Shielding types

Note: All the shielding types can be controlled using the Z-Wave module called Fibaro Roller Shutter 2 (it also measures the consumption of the motors) that controls various types of motors with a 220-240 V AC power supply and at the same time it has the best support and compatibility with different manufacturers of the Z-Wave control units.

Motor

Another important thing is the brand and type of the used motor and the necessary power supply for the given motor. According to the supply voltage we can divide the motors as follows:

• 220-240 V AC motors – preferred types of motors, control through for example the Z-Wave module called Fibaro Roller Shutter 2
• 12-24 V DC motors –  to control this type of a motor the Z-Wave module called Qubino Roller Driver DC Plus can be used.

We usually meet customers who have installed motors from the French Somfy company supplied directly from the mains with 220-240V AC voltage.

Manual control

During the electric installation of the selected Z-Wave module, if you have decided or the dual control of the roller blinds/blinds, you will deal with the connection of a traditional wall switch for the manual control of the roller blinds or blinds. Each module designed for the control of the blinds contains the following terminals:

When choosing a wall switch it is necessary to know which type of the switch you have chosen:

• Toggle switch – with two positions, the most common type
  
• Momentary switch – with one position, after pushing it returns to the original position
  

Note: According to the type of the switch it is necessary to set the parameter for the correct type of the switch.

Wireless remote control

You can easily set the module, it means the position, rotation of the blinds or garage doors using a personal computer, smatr mobile phone or tablet that are connected to the internet.

If a traditional switch is used, the blinds can be controlled in two ways. The control of the blind rotation is carried out using time circuits (timers) in the motor.

Compatibility

Fibaro Roller Shutter 2

• Of course, the compatibility with the Fibaro Home Center 2 and Fibaro Home Center Lite control units is ensured. It is also compatible with the Vera Edge, Vera Plus and Razberry control units.
  

Qubino Blind Driver Plus and Qubino Blind Driver DC Plus

• The compatibility with the Fibaro Home Center 2 and Fibaro Home Center Lite control units is not complete. But it is compatible with the Vera Edge, Vera Plus and Razberry control units.
  

Note: If you want to know the compatibility of the device, contact us on info@smarterhome.sk and we will test the functionality of the device with the particular control unit.