Wisotronic dialog 1-Channel Central Control Unit EWFS - Warema

WAREMA Controls 

Wisotronic dialog 1-Channel Central Control 

Unit EWFS ® 

User guide 

(Please save these instructions for future use) 

7974k0/Ausgabe 11.2004 

Valid as from November 1, 2004 

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General remarks 

General Remarks 

The publication of this manual 

supercedes all previous corresponding 

documentation. 

We reserve the right to make 

alterations in the interests of technical 

progress. 

Considerable care was taken in 

producing the text and graphics in this 

documentation but it is impossible to 

rule out errors completely. 

WAREMA provides you with a 

complete range of sun protection 

systems for windows, facades and 

glazed structures. Please contact the 

export department if you need any 

documentation on: 

– sun protection control systems 

– outside venetian blinds 

– inside venetian blinds 

– roller shutters 

– facade awnings 

– vertical awnings 

– markisolettes 

– conservatory awnings 

– articulated arm awnings 

– cassette awnings 

– basket awnings 

– Dutch canopy awning 

– insect screens 

– sun protections for roof windows 

– vertical louvre blinds 

– pleated blinds 

– roller blinds 

– black-out systems 

Headquarter 

WAREMA Renkhoff SE 

Hans-Wilhelm-Renkhoff Strasse 2 

D-97828 Marktheidenfeld/Main 

P.o. box 13 55 


Phone:+49 (0) 9391/20-0 

Fax: +49 (0) 9391/20-4299 

http://www.warema.com 

Sales Department (Sun protection 

control systems): 

Phone:+49 (0) 9391/20-3730; 

Fax: +49 (0) 9391/20-3739 

Application technique: 

Phone:+49 (0) 9391/20-6720; 

Fax: +49 (0) 9391/20-6729 

Service: 

Phone:+49 (0) 9391/20-6760; 

Fax: +49 (0) 9391/20-6769 

Safety Instructions 

Electrical installation work must be left 

strictly to qualified electricians. Only 

then is there any guarantee that your 

country´s statutory regulations are 

complied with and that the installation 

provisions of your local power supply 

company are properly observed. The 

user may be placed at serious risk if 

the equipment is wrongly installed. 

For further information please refer the 

the available user and installation 

guides. 

Imprint 

WAREMA Renkhoff SE 

Hans-Wilhelm-Renkhoff Strasse 2 


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WAREMA and the WAREMA logo are trademarks of WAREMA Renkhoff SE. 

All other brand names or product names mentioned in this documentation are 

trade marks or registered trade marks of their respective owners. 

© 2004, WAREMA Renkhoff SE. 

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Table of contents 

1. General ................................................................................................................. 6 

2. For your safety ..................................................................................................... 7 

2.1 Usage to the intended purpose ....................................................................... 8 

2.2 Target group ..................................................................................................... 8 

2.3 General safety instructions .............................................................................. 9 

2.4 Software version .............................................................................................. 9 

3. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 10 

3.1 The control field ............................................................................................. 10 

3.2 Basic functions .............................................................................................. 11 

3.2.1 Display of the room temperature ............................................................. 11 

3.2.2 Display of the position and cause/manual operation ................................ 11 

3.2.3 Operating with the remote control........................................................... 12 

3.2.4 Initial menu "User settings" ...................................................................... 12 

3.2.5 Initial menu "Service settings" .................................................................. 12 

3.2.6 Displaying current state of Wind monitoring, Sun, Dawn/Dusk control ... 12 

3.2.7 Displaying current state of Ice, Rain monitoring, Temp. control .............. 12 

3.2.8 Displaying current state of Timer switch and Comfort timer ................... 13 

3.2.9 Displaying measured values of int/ext Temperature and Windspeed ...... 13 

3.2.10 Displaying measured values of brightness and rain ................................. 13 

3.2.11 Displaying the date and time.................................................................... 13 

4. The menu structure ........................................................................................... 14 

4.1 Safety and comfort functions ........................................................................ 14 

4.2 Explanation of the most Important symbols used ......................................... 16 

4.2.1 Symbols: Manual operation...................................................................... 16 

4.2.2 Symbols: Menu change, modifying values .............................................. 16 

4.2.3 Symbols: Cause of a move command ..................................................... 17 

4.2.4 Symbols: Position and movements of the sunblind ................................. 18 

5. Getting started .................................................................................................. 19 

5.1 Display level and manual operation ............................................................... 19 

5.2 Setting the time and date .............................................................................. 20 

5.3 Overview of the control system .................................................................... 22 

6. User settings ...................................................................................................... 23 

6.1 Sun control ..................................................................................................... 24 

6.1.1 Sun control ON/OFF ................................................................................. 25 

6.1.2 Sun control limit "DOWN"......................................................................... 26 

6.1.3 Sun control delay "DOWN" ....................................................................... 26 

6.1.4 Sun control position "DOWN" ................................................................... 26 

6.1.5 Sun control limit "UP" ............................................................................... 27 

6.1.6 Sun control delay "UP" .............................................................................. 27 

6.1.7 Sun control limit "OPEN" .......................................................................... 28 

6.1.8 Sun control delay "OPEN" ......................................................................... 28 

6.1.8.1 The "OPEN" limit ................................................................................. 28 

6.1.9 Slat angle after moving down .................................................................. 29 

6.1.10 Using the sun control correctly ................................................................ 30 

6.1.11 The sun control during wind, rain or ice alert ........................................... 30 

6.2 Dawn/dusk control ......................................................................................... 31 

6.2.1 Dawn/dusk control ON/OFF ..................................................................... 32 

6.2.2 Dawn/dusk control limit "UP".................................................................... 33 

6.2.3 Dawn/dusk control limit "DOWN" ............................................................. 33 


6.2.5 Using the dawn/dusk control correctly..................................................... 35 

6.2.6 The dawn/dusk control during wind,- rain- or ice alert ............................. 35 

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6.3 Temperature control....................................................................................... 36 

6.3.1 Basic functions ......................................................................................... 37 

6.3.2 Temperature control ON/OFF ................................................................... 38 

6.3.3 Selecting the operating modes of the temperature control ..................... 39 

6.3.3.1 Direct control ...................................................................................... 39 

6.3.3.2 Enable sun .......................................................................................... 39 

6.3.4 Changing the operating mode .................................................................. 39 

6.3.5 Internal or external "temperature" sensor ............................................... 39 

6.3.6 Temperature control in the "Direct control" operating mode .................... 40 

6.3.6.1 Temperature control limit "UP" ............................................................ 40 

6.3.6.2 Temperature control limit "DOWN" ..................................................... 41 

6.3.7 Temperature control in the "Enable sun" operating mode ........................ 42 

6.3.7.1 Temperature control limit "ON" ........................................................... 42 

6.3.7.2 Temperature control limit "OFF" .......................................................... 43 

6.4 Rain monitoring.............................................................................................. 44 

6.4.1 Rain monitoring ON/OFF .......................................................................... 44 

6.5 Timer switch .................................................................................................. 46 

6.5.1 Timer switch ON/OFF .............................................................................. 47 

6.5.2 Timer switch Mo - Fr "UP" ........................................................................ 48 

6.5.3 Timer switch Mo - Fr "DOWN" ................................................................. 48 

6.5.4 Timer switch Sa - Su "UP" ......................................................................... 48 

6.5.5 Timer switch Sa - Su "DOWN" .................................................................. 49 


6.6 Comfort timer ................................................................................................ 51 

6.6.1 Comfort timer ON/OFF ............................................................................ 53 

6.6.2 Comfort timer Mo - Fr "ON"...................................................................... 54 

6.6.3 Comfort timer Mo - Fr "OFF" .................................................................... 54 

6.6.4 Comfort timer Sa - Su "ON" ...................................................................... 55 

6.6.5 Comfort timer Sa - Su "OFF"..................................................................... 55 

6.7 Manual operation ........................................................................................... 56 

6.7.1 "Dead man’s mode" .................................................................................. 56 

6.7.2 "Time mode" ............................................................................................. 56 

6.7.3 "Permanent mode" ................................................................................... 56 

6.7.4 "Continuous mode" ................................................................................... 56 

6.7.5 Changing the control mode ...................................................................... 57 


6.7.7 The possibilities of manual operation ....................................................... 59 

6.7.7.1 Function keys / function dial ............................................................... 59 

6.7.7.2 Remote control ................................................................................... 59 

6.8 Learning/deleting the remote control ............................................................ 60 

6.8.1 Displaying the assignment ....................................................................... 60 

6.8.2 Learning a remote control ........................................................................ 61 

6.8.3 Building a group ....................................................................................... 62 

6.8.4 Deleting a remote control ........................................................................ 64 

6.8.5 Deleting all the remote controls ............................................................... 65 

6.9 Resetting alerts.............................................................................................. 66 

6.9.1 Resetting the ice alert manually ............................................................... 66 

6.9.2 Enabling the ice alert again ...................................................................... 67 

6.9.3 Reset "Wind Sensor failure" alert ............................................................. 69 

6.10 Setting the time and date .............................................................................. 70 

6.11 Display contrast ............................................................................................. 72 

6.12 Dimming the backlight of the display ............................................................ 73 

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7. Service settings ................................................................................................. 74 

7.1 Password ....................................................................................................... 75 

7.2 The "Product" menu ....................................................................................... 76 

7.2.1 Product type ............................................................................................. 81 

7.2.2 Runtimes .................................................................................................. 81 

7.2.2.1 Runtime "UP" ...................................................................................... 82 

7.2.2.2 Runtime "DOWN" ............................................................................... 82 

7.2.3 Turn time .................................................................................................. 83 

7.2.4 Maximum slat angle ................................................................................. 84 

7.2.5 Minimum slat angle.................................................................................. 84 

7.3 Wind Monitoring ............................................................................................ 86 

7.3.1 Wind monitoring ON/OFF ........................................................................ 88 

7.3.2 Wind monitoring limit "UP" ....................................................................... 88 

7.3.3 Wind monitoring delay "UP" ..................................................................... 89 

7.3.4 Wind monitoring „OFF“ delay ................................................................. 90 

7.4 Ice monitoring ................................................................................................ 91 

7.4.1 Ice monitoring ON/OFF ............................................................................ 91 

7.4.2 Ice monitoring limit "UP"........................................................................... 92 

7.4.3 Resetting the ice alert automatically ........................................................ 92 

8. System settings .................................................................................................. 94 

8.1 Control type ................................................................................................... 94 

8.1.1 Drive direct ............................................................................................... 94 

8.1.2 Drive with motor control units ................................................................. 95 

8.2 Internal temperature offset ............................................................................ 96 

8.3 Duration of the wind sensor test ................................................................... 97 

8.4 Querying the software version ...................................................................... 98 

8.5 Changing the user language .......................................................................... 99 

9. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 99 

10. Liability ............................................................................................................... 99 

11. Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 100 

12. Disposal ............................................................................................................ 100 

13. User Information ............................................................................................. 100 

14. Trouble shooting ............................................................................................. 101 

15. Index ................................................................................................................. 102 


Wisotronic dialog 1-Channel Central 

Control Unit EWFS ® With the Wisotronic dialog you now own a multifunctional sun protection control 

1. General 

unit which can control various sun protection products (slat products, cloth 

products, roller shutters, etc.) intelligently in accordance with the respective 

weather conditions. 

You can either operate your sun protection products manually or leave the 

operation completely to the automatic control products. The Wisotronic dialog 

protects your sunblind against harmful weather influences and offer extensive 

comfort and safety functions. The Wisotronic dialog can furthermore be operated 

via an EWFS radio remote control unit (1 or 8 channels), whereby the radio 

receiver is integrated in the control panel. 

The Wisotronic dialog evaluates the data for: 

® Wind, 

® Rain, 

® Brightness, 

® Internal and external temperature, 

and correspondingly controls the corrected sun protection products, such as slat 

products (outside venetian blinds, internal venetian blinds), cloth products 

(awnings, pleated blinds), vertical venetian blinds, darkening units and roller 

shutters. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® We have developed, manufactured and tested the Wisotronic under observance 

2. For your safety 

of the fundamental safety requirements. 

Residual risks nevertheless remain! 

■ 

Therefore read these instructions before you operate the control system the 

first time. They help you to get to know the functions of the device and to use 

them optimally. 

■ 

Therefore keep these instructions at a place which is accessible at all times for 

all users! 

Hierarchic warnings are used in these instructions. 

They are identified by a warning sign in the margin and graded hierarchically as 

follows: 

1. WARNING 

2. ATTENTION 

3. CAUTION 

WARNING 

ATTENTION 

The term WARNING is used as a warning against immediate 

imminent danger. 

Death or serious injuries may result (damage to persons) 

The term ATTENTION is used as a warning against a possible 

imminent danger. 

Death, serious or minor injuries (damage to persons), damage to 

property or damage to the environment may result. 

CAUTION 

The term CAUTION is used as an application 

recommendation. 

Damage to property may result from non-observance. 



Control Unit EWFS ® In addition to the hierarchic warnings described above we use the following 

symbols: 

TIP 

This is used to mark text sections which contain additional 

explanations, information or hints. 

■ This sign identifies 

- Activities which you must carry out, or 

- Instructions which must be observed. 

2.1 Usage to the intended 

purpose 

ATTENTION 

The control system allows the connection of a conventional 

sun protection drive with a single-phase a.c. motor. 

Alternatively several sun protection drives can be connected 

together via motor control units. 

The approval of the manufacturer has to be obtained if the device 

is to be used to a purpose different to that described here. Usage 

which is not to the intended purpose can result in damage to the 

user or third parties as well as damage to the device itself, the 

connected devices or to the moving mechanical parts of the 

complete system. 

■ 

Therefore always use our product to the intended purpose only! 

2.2 Target group 

These instructions are intended for all those persons who operate the device. If 

you require additional information, please contact your specialist dealer. 

Operation by persons who are not sufficiently qualified and 

informed can cause severe damage to the system or even 

damage to persons! 

ATTENTION 

■ 

Mounting and commissioning may therefore only be carried out by 

correspondingly trained specialists! This personnel must be able to recognize 

dangers which can be caused by the mechanical, electrical or electronic 

equipment! 

ATTENTION 

If it is to be assumed that safe operation is not possible, the 

device may not be taken into operation or it must be shut 

down. 

■ 

This assumption is justified if the device or the connecting cables show 

damage or if the device no longer functions. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The Wisotronic controls your sunblind automatically. You must therefore observe 

2.3 General safety 

instructions 

the following safety instructions: 

An automatically controlled mechanism can start moving 

unexpectedly! 

ATTENTION 

■ 

■ 

Therefore never place any objects in the area of movement of an automatically 

controlled mechanism! 

If measuring or test work has to be carried out on the active system, ensure 

that existing accident prevention regulations are observed under all 

circumstances. 

CAUTION 

An automatically controlled sunblind (for example roller 

shutters at balcony doors) can move downwards 

automatically and lock you out! If the Wisotronic controls 

such sunblinds via an automatic system, you should "play it 

safe" and de-activate these temporarily when you leave the 

house! 

CAUTION 

The complete system cannot function if the power fails. 

Therefore move your sunblind to a safe position in time if a 

storm is imminent! 

Children must not play with this product. Remote control 

units of all types must not fall into the hands of children! 

ATTENTION 

The following documents are available in addition to these instructions: 

® Installation guide Art.-No. 816 758 

® Anschlusspläne für MSE, Netzteile und GA Art.-No. 816 345 (German) 

2.4 Software version 

These instructions were drawn up on the basis of the software version 

1953111x 

Please refer to Section 8.4 for further information about establishing the software 

version of your device. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The Wisotronic dialog is distinguished by its particularly user-friendly user 

3. Introduction 

interface. All the setting steps and measured values are displayed in clear text in a 

clearly structured display window which is simply called "Display" in this 

document. Programming of the control system is carried out by means of four 

function buttons. Menu items are selected and information is called up by means 

of a function dial. 

3.1 The control field 

1 

WISOTRONIC 

dialog 1CH 

Mo 01.01.2004 

04 : 04: 

04 

4 

2 

3 

Fig. 3-1: 

Operating and display elements of the Wisotronic dialog 

1. Clearly-structured 4-line display: This display informs you about all the 

elements that you can set or read on the Wisotronic. You can, for example, 

read the current measured values of the outdoor brightness and temperature 

or the current time. 

2. Function buttons: Various processes can be triggered by using the function 

buttons, depending on what is displayed. You can, for example, save your 

settings, change menu displays and modify limits. Manual operation of the 

sunblind is also carried out by means of the function buttons. The assignment 

of the individual buttons is indicated by symbols which can be viewed above 

the buttons in the display. 

3. Function dial: This dial with latching function allows the easy selection of 

menus or the display of current weather data and measured values in the 

display. If the dial is pressed, the move command currently being executed is 

interrupted and the connected sunblind is stopped immediately. 

TIP 

Move commands which were triggered by safety functions 

(wind, rain or ice monitoring) cannot be stopped! 

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4. Display of the device variant: 1CH = 1-channel 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Operation of the Wisotronic is easy to understand and self-explanatory to a great 

3.2 Basic functions 

extent. If the control system was commissioned and set by your specialist dealer, 

you usually do not have to modify anything. You can access the following displays 

by turning the function dial. 

TIP 

The displays shown in these instructions are examples. The 

displayed entries which can be modified may therefore differ 

from those on the display of your Wisotronic. 

3.2.1 Display of the room 

temperature 

3.2.2 Display of the position and 

cause/manual operation 

This standard display always consists of the display of the current room 

temperature and is displayed automatically when the Wisotronic has not been 

operated for three minutes. 

X 

H 

Temperature 

23° C 

T 

If the buttons under the "UP" or "DOWN" symbols are pressed, the sunblind (here 

connected to Channels 1 and 2) is moved in the corresponding direction. Instead 

of the room temperature the cause and direction of movement are then 

displayed: 

Cause 

H 

T 

wh 

Upper half: Shows whether the sunblind is being moved currently and which 

action triggered a move command. 

Lower half: If the buttons under the "UP" or "DOWN" symbols are pressed, the 

sunblind is moved in the corresponding direction. 

■ Press the button T and the sunblind moves down. If you want to stop the 

movement, press the button of the opposite direction, in this case H. 

Alternatively you can press the function dial. This always has a higher priority 

and also stops the movement, even if the arrows H and T are not visible on 

the display or if the move commands were triggered by the remote control. 

TIP 

Move commands which were triggered by safety functions 

(wind, rain or ice monitoring) cannot be stopped! 

Note: The move behavior and the operation depend on the set sunblind product. 

For further information please read the "Manual Operation" section in section 6.7. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The supplied radio remote control allows the Wisotronic to be controlled remotely. 

3.2.3 Operating with the remote 

control 

First read the user instructions of your remote control in order to familiarize 

yourself with all the functions. If the control system nevertheless does not react 

to the remote control, please refer to Section 6.8 "Learning/Deleting the Remote 

Control". 

Never press the buttons on your remote control if you cannot 

see the sunblind! 

ATTENTION 

3.2.4 Initial menu "User 

settings" 

The next menu is accessed by turning the dial clockwise: 

User 

settings 

{ 

From this menu you can branch to the "User settings" submenu by pressing the 

{ button. 

3.2.5 Initial menu "Service 

settings" 

The next menu is accessed by turning the dial clockwise: 

Service 

settings 

{ 

From this menu you can branch to the "Service settings" submenu by pressing the 

{ button. 

3.2.6 Displaying current state of 

Wind monitoring, Sun, 

Dawn/Dusk control 

The next display is accessed by turning the dial clockwise: 

Functions 

Wind 

ON 

Sun 

ON 

Dawn/Dusk ON 

Here information is provided about the current status of the comfort- and safety 

functions “wind monitoring”, “sun control” and “dawn/dusk control”. The righthand 

side shows whether the respective function is activated or de-activated. 


Ice, Rain monitoring, 

Temp. control 


Functions 

Ice 

OFF 

Rain 

ON 

Temperature ON 

Here information is provided about the current status of the comfort- and safety 

functions „ice monitoring“, „rain monitoring“ and „temperature control“. The 

right-hand side shows whether the respective function is activated or deactivated. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The next display is accessed by turning the dial clockwise: 


Timer switch and Comfort 

timer 

Functions 

Timer sw. OFF 

Comf. timer ON 

Here information is provided about the current status of the timer switch and the 

comfort timer. The right-hand side shows whether the respective function is 

activated or de-activated. 

3.2.9 Displaying measured 

values of int/ext 

Temperature and Windspeed 


Measured values 

Temp int 25° C 

Temp ext 23° C 

Wind 

2m/s 

Here information is provided about the current measured data of the “internal” 

and “external” temperature senor and the wind speed (the corresponding 

sensors have to be connected for this function). 

3.2.10 Displaying measured 

values of brightness and 

rain 


Measured values 

Photo 

10klx 

Rain 

NO 

Here information is provided about the current measured data for outdoor 

brightness and whether it is currently raining/snowing or not (the corresponding 

sensors have to be connected for this function). 

3.2.11 Displaying the date and 

time 


Wisotronic 

dialog 1CH 

Mo 04.01.2004 

09:10:38 

The current date and time are displayed in this menu. if the unit is not operated 

for a period of three minutes, this screen is displayed automatically: 

X 

H 

Temperature 

23° C 

T 

TIP 

Familiarize yourself with these basic functions, turn the 

function dial and watch how the display changes whenever 

the function dial is turned. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The representation of the menu structure on the next page is intended to help 

4. The menu structure 

you learn to operate the Wisotronic rapidly. Whenever you need help or are 

looking for a specific menu item, look it up here. The section numbers of this 

manual are printed next to the individual menu items. Refer to the section where 

you will immediately find the desired function. 

When operating the Wisotronic it is necessary to differentiate between channeldependent 

and non-channel-dependent functions: 

We differentiate between safety and comfort functions: 

4.1 Safety and comfort 

functions 

Safety functions: 

® Wind monitoring 

® Ice monitoring 

® Rain monitoring 

Comfort functions: 

® Sun control 

® Dawn/dusk control 

® Temperature control 

® Timer switch 

® Comfort timer 

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Control Unit EWFS ® 

4.1 

Display of the current room temperature 

Sect. 6 

or cause/manual operation 

3.2.1 

Sun 

control 

6.1 

Display of the 


3.2.2 

Dawn/Dusk 

control 

6.2 

Initial menu 

User settings 

{ 

Temperature 

control 

6.3 

Initial menu 

Service settings 

{ 

Rain 

control 

6.4 

Main menu 

Display current state of 

Wind monitoring 

Sun control 



Ice monitoring 

Rain monitoring 

Temperature control 


Timer switch 

Comfort timer 

3.2.6 

3.2.7 

3.2.8 

User settings 

Timer switch 

Comfort timer 

Manual operating 

6.5 

6.6 

6.7 

Display measured values of 

Temp int 

Temp ext 

Windspeed 

3.2.9 

Remote control 

learn/delete 

6.8 


Brightness 

Rain 

3.2.10 

Reset 

alerts 

{ 

6.9 

Ice alert 

man. reset 

6.9.1 

Display of 

Date 

Time 

3.2.11 

Date / Time 

6.10 

Reset alert 

wind sensor 

6.9.3 

Display 

6.11, 6.12 

Sect. 7 

Product 

7.2 




System settings 

7.3 

7.4 

{ 

Control 

type 

8.1 

Language 

8.5 

Integr. temp. 

sensor offset 

8.2 

Duration 

wind sensor test 

8.3 

Software 

vers. 

8.4 

Fig. 4-1: 

Menu Structure 



Control Unit EWFS ® You will be confronted with certain symbols time and again when operating the 

4.2 Explanation of the most 

Important symbols used 

4.2.1 Symbols: Manual 

operation 

Wisotronic. 

The following symbols are always positioned in the lower line of the display. The 

buttons below these symbols are used to operate your sunblind manually: 

H 

T 

If the button below this symbol is pressed, your sunblind moves 

up or an awning moves in. 

If the button below this symbol is pressed, your sunblind moves 

down or an awning moves out. 

4.2.2 Symbols: Menu change, 

modifying values 

The following symbols are always positioned in the lower line of the display. The 

buttons below these symbols are used to move through the menus or modify the 

setting values: 

{ 

} 

If the button below this symbol is pressed, the system moves one 

menu level down. 

If the button below this symbol is pressed, the system moves one 

menu level up. 

—+ 

* 

| 

If the buttons below the plus or minus sign is pressed, the setting 

values are modified. 

If the button below this symbol is pressed, the cursor changes to 

the next decimal place 

If the button below the floppy disk symbol is pressed, your 

settings are saved. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The following symbols are always positioned in the upper line of the display. They 

4.2.3 Symbols: Cause of a move 

command 

inform you about the current status of the control system and show the cause of 

a move command. This means that you can always follow what the control 

system is currently doing or last did. Furthermore you can observe the control 

behavior exactly and adapt it if necessary. 

TIP 

m 

S 

b 

w 

d 

X 

r 

u 

W 

e 

The symbol display depends on the connected sensors and 

the sunblind product which is set. 

Your sunblind was moved manually. The cause was manual 

operation via the buttons of the Wisotronic, the remote control or 

via local control buttons. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the sun control because 

the brightness exceeded the "Sun DOWN" limit. 


the brightness dropped below the "Sun TURN OPEN" limit. 


the brightness dropped below the "Cloud UP" limit. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the dawn/dusk control 

because the brightness dropped below the "Dusk DOWN" limit or 

exceeded the "Dawn UP" limit. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the temperature control 

because the temperature dropped below the "UP" limit or 

exceeded the "DOWN" limit. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the rain monitoring 

function because the sensor recognized rain. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the timer switch. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the wind monitoring 

function. 

Your sunblind was moved. The cause was the ice monitoring 

function. 




4.2.4 Symbols: Position and 

movements of the 

sunblind 

I 

U 

l 

s 

Your sunblind was moved upwards during the last movement and 

is positioned in the upper end position. 

Your sunblind was moved downwards during the last movement 

and is positioned in the lower end position. If a slat product is 

connected, the slats remained closed after the downward 

movement has been completed. 

Your sunblind was moved downwards during the last movement 

and is positioned in the lower end position. If a slat product is 

connected, the slats were turned open after the downward 

movement had been completed. 

Your sunblind was stopped during the last movement and is in an 

unspecific position. 

TIP 

A flashing symbol always means that a move command is 

being carried out. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The default menu is displayed automatically after the power is applied to the 

5. Getting started 

5.1 Display level and manual 

operation 

Wisotronic or if no operation has been carried out for a duration of three minutes. 

You can access the following menus by turning the function dial. 

The following menus can be called up: 

Display of the current room temperature 

or cause/manual operation 

3.2.1 

Display of the 


3.2.2 

Initial menu 

User settings 

{ 

Bypass into 

6 

the manu 

"User settings" 

Initial menu 


{ 

Bypass into 

7 

the manu 

"Service settings" 

Main menu 



Sun control 






3.2.6 

3.2.7 


Timer switch 

Comfort timer 

3.2.8 


Temp int 

Temp ext 

Windspeed 

3.2.9 


Brightness 

Rain 

3.2.10 

Display of 

Date 

Time 

3.2.11 

Fig. 5-1: 

Main menu level: The section numbers are listed on the right in the boxes. 

Important information! 

TIP 

The displays shown in these instructions are examples. The 

displayed entries which can be modified may therefore differ 

from those on the display of your Wisotronic. 



Control Unit EWFS ® If the Wisotronic was commissioned by one of our specialist partners and adapted 

5.2 Setting the time and 

date 

optimally to your sunblind, no further product-dependent settings are required 

after the supply voltage has been switched on. If modifications nevertheless have 

to be carried out, please refer to Section 6.10 for further information. 

If the date and time are not displayed correctly, you can correct this simply: 

■ Turn the function dial until the following display appears: 

User 

settings 

{ 

■ 

Select the menu item (button {). The following display appears: 

Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 

Turn the function dial until the following display appears: 

Date / Time 

{ } 

■ 

The following date and time displays are examples and may deviate from the 

display on your Wisotronic. Select the menu item (button {). The following 

display appears: 

Date/Time 

Time 

15:00 

— + | } 

■ Set the current time by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 

(save) 

■ 


Date/Time 

Year 

2004 

— + | } 

■ Set the current year by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 

(save) 

■ 


Date/Time 

Month 

July 

— + | } 

■ Set the current month by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

| (save) 

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Control Unit EWFS ® ■ Turn the function dial until the following display appears: 

Date/Time 

Day 

23 

— + | } 

■ Set the current day by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 

(save). 

■ 


Date/Time 

Weekday 

Friday 

— + | } 

■ Set the current weekday by using the buttons — + and then press the 

button | (save). Quit the setting menu by pressing the } button. 

This completes the process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The Wisotronic encompasses four function blocks: Safety and comfort functions, 

5.3 Overview of the control 

system 

a timer switch and the possibility of manual operation. The following graphic 

explains the properties of the safety functions: When a safety function has been 

triggered, move commands are not executed - all the switches are open. 

Exception: An ice alert can be resetted temporarily. For further information please 

refer to Section 6.9. 

Safety functions 




Move 

command 

Comfort functions 

Sun control 



Comfort 

timer 

Timer switch 

Timer 

switch 

Manual operation 

Manual UP/DOWN 

Remote control UP/DOWN 

Function dial STOP 

Fig. 5-2: 

Safety functions active - switches are open, move commands are blocked. 

If no safety function has triggered, all the functions of the Wisotronic can be used 

to the full extent. This is illustrated in the following graphic: All the switches are 

closed. Exception: The comfort timer. For further information on this function 

please refer to Section 6.6. 





Move 

command 


Sun control 



Comfort 

timer 

Timer switch 

Timer 

switch 





Fig. 5-3: 

Comfort functions active: Switches are closed, move commands are enabled. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® When you turn the function dial you access the User settings menu. Here you can 

6. User settings 

carry out various user-defined settings. 

■ Turn the function dial until the following display is shown: 

User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 

You can then access the following menus by turning the function dial, where 

you can then carry out your settings: 

Sun 

control 

6.1 

Dawn/Dusk 

control 

6.2 

Temperature 

control 

6.3 

Rain 

monitoring 

6.4 

User settings 

Timer switch 

Comfort timer 


6.5 

6.6 

6.7 


learn / delete 

6.8 

Reset 

alerts 

6.9 

Date / Time 

6.10 

Displaysettings 

6.11 

Fig. 6-1: 

User settings: The section numbers are listed on the right in the boxes. 




CAUTION 

Changing the user settings can impair the safety of the 

system or reduce its effectiveness! If you are not sure what 

effect a change has, consult an expert. 

6.1 Sun control 

The sun control is one of the most important comfort functions of the Wisotronic 

because the most important control mode for sun protection products is that of 

controlling as a function of the brightness. The sensors "Wind/Photo", "Wind/Photo/Radio 

clock" or the sensor "Photo" (180°) can be used to detect the brightness. 

If the brightness exceeds the set "Down" limit, a move command is triggered and 

the sunblind is moved downwards. If the "Photo" measured value drops below the 

set "Up" limit, the sunblind is moved upwards again. 

The following values can be changed: 

Sun control ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Sun limit DOWN 

0...99 

klx 

Sun delay DOWN 

0...99 

Minutes 

Sun control 

Sun position DOWN 

Sun angle DOWN 

Only meanfully in case of selected 

product type "slat products" 

Sun limit OPEN 



0... 

100% 

—80... 

+80° 

0...99 

klx 

Sun delay OPEN 



0...99 

Minutes 

Sun limit UP 

0...99 

klx 

Sun delay UP 

0...99 

Minutes 

Fig. 6-2: 

Sun control: Values which can be changed. The "Sun angle DOWN" setting range 

depends on the settings described in Sections 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Here you can specify whether the sun control is to be activated or not. Proceed as 

6.1.1 Sun control ON/OFF 

follows in order to change the setting value: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 

Select this menu item (button {). The following display appears: 

Sun 

control 

ON 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the sun control by using the buttons — + and then 

press the button | (save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the 

changes, press the }button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The limit "DOWN" specifies the intensity of brightness at which the sunblind is to 

6.1.2 Sun control limit "DOWN" 

be moved down. The setting range is from 0 - 99 klx. If you do not want to 

evaluate the limit "DOWN", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. Proceed 

as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ Change to the sun control menu as described above. Turn the function dial 

until the following display appears: 

Sun 

limit DOWN 

35 klx 

— + | } 

■ Change the setting values by using the buttons — + and then press the 

button | (save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, 

press the } button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 

6.1.3 Sun control delay "DOWN" 

A delay can be assigned to the limit "DOWN" so that the sun protection does not 

move down immediately whenever the brightness changes (for example when 

the sun shines temporarily through an otherwise heavy layer of cloud). This 

smooths the movement behavior of the sun protection and thus increases the 

comfort. If the limits are reached or exceeded for the duration of this delay period, 

the "DOWN" command is triggered and the sun protection is moved down. The 

setting range is from 0 - 99 minutes. Proceed as follows in order to change the 

setting value: 



Sun 

delay DOWN 

2 minutes 

— + | } 




6.1.4 Sun control position 

"DOWN" 

The limit "Position" specifies the position to which the sunblind is to be moved 

down when the sun control limit is exceeded. The setting range is from 0-100%, 

whereby a value of 0% corresponds to the upper end position and a value of 

100% to the lower end position. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting 

value: 



Sun 

position DOWN 

100% 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® The limit "UP" specifies the intensity of brightness at which the sunblind is to be 

6.1.5 Sun control limit "UP" 

moved up. The setting range is from 0 - 99 klx. If you do not want to evaluate the 

limit "UP", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in order 

to change the setting value: 



Sun 

limit UP 

15 klx 

— + | } 




6.1.6 Sun control delay "UP" 

A delay can be assigned to the limit "UP" so that the sun protection does not 

move up immediately whenever the brightness changes (for example when the 

sun is covered temporarily by a cloud). This smoothens the move behavior of the 

sun protection and thus increases the comfort. If the limits are reached or 

exceeded for the duration of this delay period, the "UP" command is triggered and 

the sun protection is moved up. The setting range is from 0 - 99 minutes. Proceed 




Sun 

delay UP 

20 minutes 

— + | } 




TIP 

If the sun control is used in combination with the dawn/dusk 

control, you have to set the "Sun delay UP" and the "Sun 

delay OPEN" periods of the sun control to longer than 5 

minutes, because the delay periods of the dawn/dusk control 

are fixed internally at 5 minutes. Otherwise the Dawn/dusk 

control does not work properly. 




6.1.7 Sun control limit "OPEN" This function only makes sense if you have selected a slat product (external 

venetian blind or internal venetian blind) as the product type. This specifies the 

brightness from which the slats of external or internal venetian blinds are to be 

turned to a horizontal position, for example in order to let more light into the room 

when the sky is covered but bright. The setting range is from 0 - 99 klx. If you do 

not want to evaluate the limit "OPEN", you can also set the value "0" 

(---) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ 

Change to the sun control menu as described above. Turn the function dial 


Sun 

limit OPEN 

28 klx 

— + | } 




6.1.8 Sun control delay "OPEN" 

This function only makes sense if you have selected a slat product (external 

venetian blind or internal venetian blind) as the product type. A delay period can 

be assigned to the "OPEN" limit so that the slats are not turned open immediately 

whenever the intensity of brightness changes (for example if the clouds only 

become denser temporarily). This smooths the movement behavior of the sun 

protection and thus increases the comfort. The turn command is triggered and the 

slats are turned open if the limits are reached or if the value drops below these 

limits for the duration of the delay period. The setting range is from 0 - 99 

minutes. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 



Sun 

delay OPEN 

0 minutes 

— + | } 




6.1.8.1 The "OPEN" limit 

The following instructions for the setting of the "DOWN", "OPEN" and "UP" limits 

have to be observed in order for the sun control to function properly in connection 

with the "OPEN" limit: 

■ 

■ 

■ 

The lowest value must always be the value for "UP", for example 5 klx 

The highest value must always be the value for "DOWN", for example 30 klx 

The value for "OPEN" must be set between these values, for example 10 klx. 

TIP 

In order to find the optimal setting for your sun protection 

system you should test various values on a bright day with 

varying cloud situations. This is the only way of obtaining the 

optimum result. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® This function only makes sense if you have selected a slat product (external 

6.1.9 Slat angle after moving 

down 

venetian blind or internal venetian blind) as the product type. If you have 

connected slat products such as external venetian blinds, you can specify how the 

slats are to be set after the movement down has been completed. This makes 

sense in particular if you prefer a particular setting. In addition, you do not have to 

turn the slats open manually after an automatic movement down. The sun control 

takes over the task of turning open the slats for you automatically if a 

corresponding programming exists. The slat setting for automatic operation has 

been set to a value of 38° in our works. 

The following figure illustrates the setting of the slat angle: 

Positive value: Slats are turned outwards 

Negative value: Slats are turned inwards 

Setting 0°: The slats remain in a horizontal position 

Outside 

Inside 

+80° 0° 

-80° 

Fig. 6-3: 

TIP 

Slat angle of external venetian blinds and internal venetian blinds 

The product-typical turning time as well as the producttypical 

turning angle (refer to Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5) have to be 

set first. 

Note: The setting range of the slat angle depends on the settings made in 

Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 



Sun 

angle DOWN 

38° 

— + | } 



press the ¡ button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 



6.1.10 Using the sun control 

correctly 

Control Unit EWFS ® The following section describes the effects of the setting values for the sun control 

described above in more detail. The graphic below explains how the outdoor 

brightness can change during the course of a certain period by means of an 

example diagram: 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Brightness (klx) 

Adjusted DOWN limit 

Adjusted OPEN limit 

Adjusted UP limit 

Course of brightness 

Delay DOWN 

Delay DOWN 

Delay UP 

< 2 Min = 2 Min = 2 Min 

Time 

Fig. 6-4: Course of brightness and movement behavior 

The thick black curve represents the course of brightness. The two horizontal 

lines are the limits specified by you for moving the sun protection up or down. 

The vertical dashed lines mark the delay periods for activating and de-activating. 

Let us assume that you have set 2 minutes for this delay period, then the sun 

protection reacts as follows: 

The outdoor brightness increases until Point 1 of the curve is reached. The 

"DOWN" limit is reached here. The "DOWN" delay period now begins but your sun 

protection is not yet moved down. The brightness drops below the "DOWN" limit 

at Point 2 of the curve before the "DOWN" delay period has expired. Your sun 

protection has remained at the top position. 

Later on the brightness increases again and exceeds the "DOWN" limit once more 

at Point 3. The "DOWN" delay period now begins to run again so that your sun 

protection is not yet moved down. However, the "DOWN" delay period has already 

expired at Point 4 and the limit is still exceeded - the sun protection now moves 

down. 

Now a cloud moves in front of the sun and your rooms slowly become too dark. 

The limit "UP" is dropped at point 5. Nothing happens yet, because the "UP" delay 

period now first starts - the sun protection therefore does not move up yet. The 

"UP" delay period has finally expired at Point 6 and the brightness still lies below 

the "UP" limit. The sun protection now moves up again. 

The correct setting of the delay periods thus results in a comfortable control of 

the sun protection. It contributes to "smoothening" the reaction behavior of the 

control system. This ensures that the sun protection is not moved immediately 

whenever the outside brightness changes. 

TIP 

The graphic also illustrates clearly that the "DOWN" limit 

always has to be set higher than the "UP" limit - otherwise 

the sun control does not function. 

6.1.11 The sun control during 

wind, rain or ice alert 

The sun control is inactive during a wind, rain or ice alert. After the alert has been 

canceled, the sun control becomes active again and starts again with the 

brightness evaluation. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The dawn/dusk control is a further comfort function of the Wisotronic which 

6.2 Dawn/dusk control 

allows you to control the sun protection or mainly view protection depending on 

the dawn or dusk situation. The brightness is detected by Photo sensors. If the 

brightness drops below the set "DOWN" limit for the duration of 5 minutes, a 

move command is triggered which moves the sun/view protection down. If the 

"Photo" measured value exceeds the set "UP" limit for the duration of 5 minutes, 

the sun protection is moved up again. 



ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Dawn/dusk control 

Dawn limit UP 

Dusk limit DOWN 

Dusk 

angle DOWN 



0...99 

lx 

0...99 

lx 

— 80 ... 

+ 80 ° 

Fig. 6-5: 

TIP 

Dawn/dusk control: Values which can be changed. The "Dusk angle DOWN" 

setting range depends on the settings described in Sections 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. 

The dawn/dusk control uses the "Photo 1" sensor connection 

to evaluate the brightness. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Here you can specify whether the dawn/dusk control is to be activated or not. 

6.2.1 Dawn/dusk control ON/OFF 

Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Dawn/Dusk 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Dawn/Dusk 

control 

ON 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the dawn/dusk control by using the buttons — + and 

then press the button | (save). If you want to exit the menu without saving 

the changes, press the } button twice consecutively. This completes the 

process. 

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6.2.2 Dawn/dusk control limit 

"UP" 

The limit "UP" specifies the brightness from which the sunblind is to be moved up 

in the morning. The setting range is from 0 - 99 lx. If you do not want to evaluate 

the limit "UP", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in 

order to change the setting value: 

■ Change to the dawn/dusk control menu as described above. Turn the function 

dial until the following display appears: 

Dawn 

limit UP 

30 lx 

— + | } 


button |(save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, 


6.2.3 Dawn/dusk control limit 

"DOWN" 

The limit "DOWN" specifies the brightness from which the sunblind is to be 

moved down in the evening. The setting range is from 0 - 99 lx. If you do not 

want to evaluate the limit "DOWN", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. 




Dusk 

limit DOWN 

80 lx 

— + | } 




TIP 

If the sun control is used in combination with the dawn/dusk 

control, you have to set the "Sun delay UP" and the "Sun 

delay OPEN" periods of the sun control to longer than 5 

minutes, because the delay periods of the dawn/dusk control 

are fixed internally at 5 minutes. Otherwise the Dawn/dusk 

control does not work properly. 





down 

venetian blinds or internal venetian blinds) as the product type. After moving 

down has been completed by the dawn/dusk control, the slats are turned open to 

the set angle. You can ensure that the sunblind is turned either to let the light 

through (horizontal, setting 0°) or to protect against viewing from the outside (for 

example +80°). 





Outside 

Inside 

+80° 0° 

-80° 

Fig. 6-6: 

Slat angle at external venetian blinds and internal venetian blinds 

TIP 

The product-typical turning time as well as the producttypical 

turning angle (refer to Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5) have to be 

set first. 


Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. 



Dusk 

angle DOWN 

80° 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® The following section describes the effects of the setting values for the dawn/ 

6.2.5 Using the dawn/dusk control 

correctly 

dusk control described above in more detail. The graphic below explains how the 

outdoor brightness can change during the course of the dawn/dusk by means of 

an example diagram: 

1 2 3 4 

Brightness (lx) 

Adjusted limit dawn DOWN 

Adjusted limit dusk UP 

Course of brightness 

Delay UP 

Delay DOWN 

5 Min 5 Min 

Time 

Fig. 6-7: 

Course of brightness and movement behavior 

The thick black curve represents the course of brightness. The two horizontal 

lines are the limits specified by you for moving the sunblind up or down. 

During dawn the outdoor brightness increases until Point 1 of the curve is 

reached. Here the limit "Dawn UP" is reached and then exceeded. The delay 

period of 5 minutes (which cannot be changed) now begins to run. At Point 2 of 

the curve this period has expired and the limit is still exceeded - the sunblind now 

moves up. 

During dusk the outdoor brightness decreases until Point 3 of the curve is 

reached. Here the limit "Dusk DOWN" is reached, after which the brightness 

drops below the limit. The delay period of 5 minutes (which cannot be changed) 

now begins to run. At Point 4 of the curve this period has expired and the 

brightness still lies below the limit - the sunblind now moves down. 

6.2.6 The dawn/dusk control 

during wind,- rain- or ice 

alert 

The dawn/dusk control is inactive during a wind,- rain- or ice alert. After the alert 

has been canceled, the dawn/dusk control becomes active again and starts again 

with the brightness evaluation. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The temperature control of the Wisotronic allows temperature-dependent control 

6.3 Temperature control 

of your sunblind in connection with temperature detectors ("Temperature" 

sensors). A sensor for the room temperature is already integrated into the device 

itself (device-internal sensor). One further "Temperature" (external) sensor can be 

connected additionally to the Wisotronic. 

TIP 

The temperature control can evaluate either the deviceintegrated 

sensor OR the external, but not both ones 

simultaneously (see also section 6.3.5). 

Application example: 

° 

e 

° 

Possibility 1: Wisotronic mounted in living room, 

external sensor in the conservatory. The temperature 

control controls the sunblinds in the 

conservatory in accordance with the conservatory 

room temperature via the external sensor. 

Possibility 2: Wisotronic mounted in the conservatory, 

external sensor outdoors. The temperature control 

controls the sunblinds in the conservatory 

in accordance with the room temperature via the 

built-in sensor. The external sensor is used for ice 

monitoring. 

° 

Fig. 6-8: 

Possibility 3: Wisotronic mounted in the conservatory, 

external sensor outdoors. The temperature control 

controls the sunblinds in the conservatory 

in accordance with the external temperature via the 

external sensor. 

Temperature control: Application examples 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The temperature control allows the comfortable control of your sunblind 

6.3.1 Basic functions 

depending on the internal and external temperature. 

1. The temperature control can be activated or de-activated completely. 

2. The Wisotronic controls your system by constantly comparing the temperature 

limits set by you with the local prevailing temperatures. If the temperature 

exceeds or drops below the limit, move commands are then triggered. 

Prerequisite: The required sensors have to be connected and assigned 

correctly. 

3. Two operating modes are available for the temperature control: 

The "Direct control" operating mode simply triggers move commands when 

the temperature exceeds or drops below the limit. 

The "Enable sun" operating mode can be used to activate/de-activate the sun 

control. 

4. Limits have to be specified in order for Wisotronic to fulfill all these control 

tasks. The temperature control can then be adapted optimally to your 

requirements. 

The following graphic provides an overview of the temperature control menu. 


Temperature 

control 

Temperature control ON/OFF 

Allocation temp. sensor 

Temperature 

mode 

Direct 

control 

Enable 

sun 

Temp. 

Limit 

UP 

—24... 

+74°C 

Temp. 

Limit 

OFF 

—24... 

+74°C 

Temp. 

Limit 

DOWN 

—24... 

+74°C 

Temp. 

Limit 

ON 

—24... 

+74°C 

Fig. 6-9: 

Temperature control: Values which can be changed. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Here you can specify whether the temperature control is to be activated or not. 

6.3.2 Temperature control 

ON/OFF 



User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Temperature 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Temperature 

control 

ON 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the temperature control by using the buttons — + 

and then press the button | (save). If you want to exit the menu without 

saving the changes, press the }button twice consecutively. This completes 

the process. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Two operating modes are available for the temperature control: 

6.3.3 Selecting the operating 

modes of the 

temperature control 

® Direct control 

® Enable sun 

6.3.3.1 Direct control 

This operating mode simply only triggers move commands when limits are 

exceeded. 

6.3.3.2 Enable sun 

This operating mode can be used to activate/de-activate the sun control. 

Example: On a cold clear winter day you want the sun to first heat up your 

conservatory before the sun protection becomes active. After all, the sun is the 

most inexpensive heating source. You can therefore program the Wisotronic so 

that the sun control is not activated until a certain inside temperature has been 

reached. The "Enable sun" operating mode is used to this purpose. 

6.3.4 Changing the operating 

mode 

Proceed as follows in order to change the operating mode: 

■ Change to the temperature control menu as described above. Turn the 

function dial until the following display appears: 

Temperature 

mode 

Direct control 

— + | } 




6.3.5 Internal or external 

"temperature" sensor 

As already described earlier, the Wisotronic disposes of a temperature sensor 

built into the device with which the required measured values can be recorded. 

Alternatively an additional sensor input is available. Either a sensor for interior 

temperature or for external temperature can be connected here. You can set 

which sensor is to be evaluated by the temperature control: 



Allocation 

temp. sensor 

External 

— + | } 

If the value Internal is set, the temperature control evaluates the sensor built into 

the device. If the value External is set, the temperature control evaluates the 

sensor which is connected externally. 

TIP 

It is not possible to evaluate both sensors! 






Control Unit EWFS ® This operating mode simply only triggers move commands when limits are 

6.3.6 Temperature control in the 

"Direct control" operating 

mode 

exceeded. Continue here if you have selected this operating mode. Otherwise 

skip this section. The following values can be changed: 

Operating mode: 


Temp. 

limit 

UP 

—24... 

+74°C 

Temp. 

limit 

DOWN 

—24... 

+74°C 

Fig. 6-10: 

Temperature control: Values which can be changed in the "Direct control" 

operating mode 

6.3.6.1 Temperature control 

limit "UP" 

The limit "UP" specifies the temperature from at the sunblind is to be moved up. 

Example: You want the sun to support the process of heating your conservatory 

on cold clear winter days. You can therefore specify for the control system from 

which temperature the sun protection is to be moved up in order to let the 

sunlight into the conservatory. The setting range is from –24°C to 74°C. If you do 

not want to evaluate the limit "UP", you can also set the value 

"0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ 

Change to the temperature control menu as described above. Turn the 


Temperature 

limit UP 

22° C 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® The limit "DOWN" specifies the temperature at which the sunblind is to be moved 


limit "DOWN" 

down. Example: You want to keep the inside temperature of your conservatory at 

a bearable level on hot midsummer days. You can therefore specify for the 

Wisotronic at which temperature the sunblind is to be moved down in order to 

shade the conservatory. The setting range is from –24°C to 74°C. If you do not 

want to evaluate the limit "DOWN", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. 




Temperature 

limit DOWN 

26° C 

— + | } 



press the }button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® This operating mode influences the way the sun control works. Continue here if 

6.3.7 Temperature control in the 

"Enable sun" operating 

mode 

you have selected this operating mode. Otherwise skip this section. The following 

values can be changed: 


Enable sun 

Temp. 

limit 

OFF 

—24... 

+74°C 

Temp. 

limit 

ON 

—24... 

+74°C 

Fig. 6-11: 

Temperature control: Values which can be changed in the "Enable sun" operating 

mode 


limit "ON" 

The limit "ON" specifies the temperature from at the sun control is to be enabled 

again. Example: The sun control may become active again after the sun has 

heated up your conservatory and your ideal temperature has been reached. You 

can therefore specify for the Wisotronic at which temperature the sun control is 

to be enabled again in order to shade the conservatory. The setting range is from 

–24° to 74°C. If you do not want to evaluate the limit "ON", you can also set the 

value "0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ 

Change to the temperature control menu as described above. Turn the 


Temperature 

limit ON 

26° C 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® The limit "OFF" specifies the temperature at which the sun control is to be 


limit "OFF" 

disabled. Example: On a cold clear winter day you want the sun to first heat up 

your conservatory before the sun protection becomes active. After all, the sun is 

the most inexpensive heating source. However, if the sun control is activated at 

the same time, this could move the sun protection down before your ideal 

temperature has been reached. You can therefore program the control system so 

that the sun control is not activated until a certain inside temperature has been 

reached. The setting range is from –24°C to 74°C. If you do not want to evaluate 

the limit "OFF", you can also set the value "0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in 

order to change the setting value: 



Temperature 

limit OFF 

22° C 

— + | } 





Enable sun 

Move 

command 

Sun control 

Fig. 6-12: 

The sun control in the "Enable sun" operating mode: The switch does not close 

and the sun control is not enabled until the temperature is reached in the room. 

When the room temperature drops below the limit "OFF" again, the switch opens 

and the sun control is disabled, the sunblind moves up. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Although external venetian blinds and roller shutters are relatively insensitive 

6.4 Rain monitoring 

against rain, all cloth products such as articulated arm awnings and conservatory 

awnings have to be protected against rain. If you have set one of these cloth 

products as a product in your Wisotronic, the rain monitoring function is set 

automatically for this product as a safety function. Prerequisite for this safety 

function is the connection of a sensor for rain. If you wish, you can naturally also 

activate the rain monitoring function for other sun protection products. If 

precipitation (rain or snow) falls on the "Rain" sensor, the sun protection is moved 

up. The preselected comfort functions and manual moving are then blocked. After 

the "Rain" sensor has dried again and the delay period which is set in the sensor 

has expired, the preselected comfort functions and manual moving are enabled 

again. 


Rain 

monitoring 

Rain 

monitoring 

ON/OFF 

Fig. 6-13: 

Rain monitoring: Values which can be changed. 

6.4.1 Rain monitoring ON/OFF 

Proceed as follows to activate or de-activate the rain monitoring: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Rain 

monitoring 

{ } 

■ 


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Control Unit EWFS ® Rain 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the rain monitoring by using the buttons — + and 

then press the button | (save). If you want to exit the menu without saving 

the changes, press the } button twice consecutively. This completes the 

process. 

TIP 

If the rain monitoring function has recognized rain, all the 

comfort functions and the manual operation are blocked. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The timer switch is a further comfort function of the Wisotronic which allows the 

6.5 Timer switch 

sunblind to be moved up or down at a certain moment specifically. Move 

commands can be programmed: 

® Together for a complete working week (Monday to Friday) 

® For the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). 

In case of down movements the subsequent turning up of the slats of a slat 

product can be programmed with different slat angles. 


Timer switch ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Timer switch Mo-Fr UP 

hrs:min 

Timer switch 

Timer switch Mo-Fr DOWN 

Timer switch Sa-Su UP 

hrs:min 

hrs:min 

Timer switch Sa-Su DOWN hrs:min 

Timer switch angle DOWN 



— 80 ... 

+ 80 ° 

Fig. 6-14: 

Timer switch: Values which can be changed. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Here you can specify whether the timer switch is to be activated or not. Proceed 

6.5.1 Timer switch ON/OFF 



User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Timer 

switch 

{ } 

■ 


Timer 

switch 

ON 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the timer switch by using the buttons — + and then 


changes, press the } button twice consecutively. This completes the 

process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® If the sunblind is to be moved up on every day of a working week at the same 

6.5.2 Timer switch Mo - Fr "UP" 

time, you can set this switching instant here. The setting range is from 00:01 to 

23:59. If you do not wish to move the sunblind up from Mo. to Fr., you can also 

set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the 

setting: 

■ Change to the timer switch menu as described above. Turn the function dial 


Timer switch 

Mo - Fr UP 

18:00 

— + | } 




6.5.3 Timer switch Mo - Fr 

"DOWN" 

If the sunblind is to be moved down on every day of a working week at the same 

time, you can set this switching instant here. The setting range is from 00:01 to 

23:59. If you do not wish to move the sunblind down from Mo. to Fr., you can 

also set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as follows in order to 

change the setting: 



Timer switch 

Mo - Fr DOWN 

8:00 

— + | } 




6.5.4 Timer switch Sa - Su "UP" 

If the sunblind is to be moved up on Saturdays and Sundays at the same time, 

you can set this switching instant here. The setting range is from 00:01 to 23:59. 

If you do not wish to move the sunblind up from Sa. to Su., you can also set the 

value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the 

setting: 



Timer switch 

Sa - Su UP 

18:00 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® If the sunblind is to be moved down on Saturdays and Sundays at the same time, 

6.5.5 Timer switch Sa - Su 

"DOWN" 

you can set this switching instant here. The setting range is from 00:01 to 23:59. 

If you do not wish to move the sunblind down from Sa. to Su., you can also set 

the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the 

setting: 



Timer switch 

Sa - Su DOWN 

8:00 

— + | } 





down 

This function only makes sense if you have selected a slat product (external 

venetian blind or internal venetian blind) as the product type. After moving down 

has been completed by the timer switch, the slats are turned open to the set angle. 

You can ensure that the sunblind is turned either to let the light through (horizontal, 

setting 0°) or to protect against viewing from the outside (for example 

+80°). 





Outside 

Inside 

+80° 0° 

-80° 

Fig. 6-15: 

TIP 


The product-typical turn time as well as the product-typical 

turning angle (refer to Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5) have to be set 

first. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Note: The setting range of the slat angle always depends on the settings made in 

Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting: 



Timer switch 

Angle DOWN 

0° 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® The comfort timer is used to activate or de-activate the comfort functions (sun, 

6.6 Comfort timer 

dawn/dusk and temperature control) at a certain time. The times can be 

programmed: 

® Together for a complete working week (Monday to Friday) 

® For the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). 

The comfort timer switches all the comfort functions together. It is not possible 

to influence individual functions separately. The timer switch is not affected. It 

operates separately from the comfort timer. The following graphics help to explain 

how the comfort timer functions: It is easy to recognize that the comfort 

functions first have to be "enabled" by the comfort timer before move commands 

can be executed. It also becomes clear that manual operation and the timer 

switch operate independently. 





Move 

command 


Sun control 



disabled 

Comfort 

timer 

Timer switch 

Timer 

switch 





Fig. 6-16: 

OFF phase: Comfort timer has not enabled the comfort functions (comfort 

functions are disabled) - the switch is opened. Move commands can only be 

initiated by the safety functions, by the timer switch or manually. 

Safety function 




Move 

command 


Sun control 



enabled 

Comfort 

timer 

Timer switch 

Timer 

switch 





Fig. 6-17: 

ON phase: The comfort timer has enabled the comfort functions - the switch is 

now closed. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Fig. 6-18: 

Safety function 




Move 

command 


Sun control 



Comfort 

timer 

Timer switch 

Timer 

switch 





Comfort timer de-activated. The comfort functions are always enabled. 

TIP 

If you do de-activate the comfort timer (if you do not use it), 

the comfort functions are always enabled. 


Comfort timer ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Comfort timer 

Comfort timer 

Mo-Fr ON 

Comfort timer 

Mo-Fr OFF 

hrs:min 

hrs:min 

Comfort 

Sa-Su 

timer 

ON 

hrs:min 

Comfort 

Sa-Su 

timer 

OFF 

hrs:min 

Fig. 6-19: 

Comfort timer: Values which can be changed. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Here you can specify for each channel whether the comfort timer is to be 

6.6.1 Comfort timer ON/OFF 

activated or not. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Comfort 

timer 

{ } 

■ 


Comfort 

timer 

OFF 

— + | } 

■ Activate or de-activate the timer control by using the buttons — + and then 


changes, press the } button twice consecutively. This completes the 

process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Activate the comfort functions for a working week (Monday to Friday) together: 

6.6.2 Comfort timer Mo - Fr 

"ON" 

The set time specifies when the comfort functions may be enabled. The setting 

range is from 00:01 to 23:59. If you do not wish to activate the comfort timer 

from Mo. to Fr., you can also set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as 

follows in order to change the setting: 

■ Change to the comfort timer menu as described above. Turn the function dial 


Comfort timer 

Mo - Fr ON 

08:00 

— + | } 




6.6.3 Comfort timer Mo - Fr 

"OFF" 

De-activate the comfort functions for a working week (Monday to Friday) 

together: 

The set time specifies when the comfort functions are to be disabled. The setting 

range is from 00:01 to 23:59. If you do not wish to de-activate the comfort timer 

from Mo. to Fr., you can also set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as 




Comfort timer 

Mo - Fr OFF 

18:00 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® Activate the comfort functions for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) together: 

6.6.4 Comfort timer Sa - Su 

"ON" 

The set time specifies when the comfort functions may be enabled. The setting 

range is from 00:01 to 23:59. If you do not wish to activate the comfort timer 

from Sa. to Su., you can also set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as 




Comfort timer 

Sa - Su ON 

08:00 

— + | } 




6.6.5 Comfort timer Sa - Su 

"OFF" 

De-activate the comfort functions for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 

together: 

The set time specifies when the comfort functions are to be disabled. The setting 

range is from 00:01 to 23:59. If you do not wish to de-activate the comfort timer 

from Sa. to Su., you can also set the value "00:00" ( --:--) here. Proceed as 

follows in order to change the operating mode: 



Comfort timer 

Sa - Su OFF 

18:00 

— + | } 






6.7 Manual operation 

Control Unit EWFS ® In this section you learn how your sun protection can be operated manually. Different 

sun protection products also require different control behaviors. For example, 

it makes sense at external venetian blinds to be able to adjust the slat angle by 

means of a short move command, whereas this does not make much sense at 

awnings or roller shutters. Depending on the sun protection product which is to 

be controlled, you can choose between the following control modes: 

® Dead man’s mode 

® Time mode 

® Permanent mode 

® Continuous mode 

6.7.1 "Dead man’s mode" 

6.7.2 "Time mode" 

6.7.3 "Permanent mode" 

6.7.4 "Continuous mode" 

In this setting the sunblind moves in the desired direction until the button is 

released again. 

This control mode is particularly suitable for slat products such as external 

venetian blinds or internal venetian blinds: The sunblind moves in the 

corresponding direction after the button has been pressed. If the button is 

pressed for longer than 2.5 seconds, the control system remains locked. The 

button can then be released. The sun protection moves until the set runtime has 

expired. In order to de-activate the lock mode and stop the motor, the button with 

the opposite move command has to be pressed briefly. The slats are turned up 

after the "DOWN" runtime has expired. 

If you only want to turn the slats, just press one of the buttons briefly. 

If you want the slats to remain closed after moving down, press the "Down" 

button once more during the "DOWN" runtime. The sunblind moves until the end 

of the runtime - the slats do not turn up. 

This control mode is suitable for, for example, roller shutters and cloth products. 

The runtime starts immediately after the "Up" button has been pressed. The 

sunblind is moved up. If the "Down" button is pressed during the up movement, 

the drive stops. The adjustable runtime is started immediately after the "Down" 

button has been pressed. The sun protection is moved down. If the "Up" button is 

pressed during the down movement, the drive stops. 

This control mode is particularly suitable for lighting equipment: Brief pressing of 

the "Up" button - the connected device is switched on and the runtime is set to 

"endless". Brief pressing of the "Down" button - the device is switched off again. 

TIP 

The set control mode also operates with the remote control. 

The movement can also be stopped by pressing the function 

dial. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® If you have set the connected sunblind correctly (as described in Section 8.2), 

6.7.5 Changing the control 

mode 

advisable setting values have already been set for each of these products, for 

example: 

® For slat products "Time mode" 

® For cloth products and roller shutters "Permanent mode" 

We recommend that you do not change these values. If you nevertheless want to 

carry out changes because, for example, you have connected other devices (e.g. 

windows, facade awnings) to the Wisotronic, proceed as follows: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Manual 

operation 

{ } 

■ 


Manual 

operation 

Time mode 

— + | } 

■ Change the mode by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 

(save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 

}button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 





down 

venetian blinds or internal venetian blinds) as the product type. You can specify 

how the slats are to be set after the down movement has been completed. You 

can ensure that the sunblind is turned either to let the light through (horizontal, 

setting 0°) or to view protection (for example +80°). If you move down the 

sunblind manually you do not have to wait until the sunblind has reached the 

"Down" position in order to set the slats. The Wisotronic takes over the task of 

turning open the slats for you automatically if a corresponding programming 

exists. 





Outside 

Inside 

+80° 0° 

-80° 

Fig. 6-20: 

TIP 


The product-typical turn time as well as the product-typical 

turning angle (refer to Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5) have to be set 

first. 


Section 7.2.3 to 7.2.5. Proceed as follows in order to change the operating mode: 

■ Change to the manual operation menu as described above. Turn the function 


Manual 

angle DOWN 

0° 

— + | } 




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Control Unit EWFS ® Via the function keys and with the function dial: 

6.7.7 The possibilities of manual 

operation 

6.7.7.1 Function keys / function 

dial 

6.7.7.2 Remote control 

® If a comfort function has triggered a move command, it is possible to 

counteract or stop it. 

® If a safety function has triggered, it is not possible to either counteract or stop 

it. 

Operation is possible at any time, irrespective of the control system display. 

® If a comfort function has triggered a move command, it is possible to 

counteract or stop it. 

® If a safety function has triggered, it is not possible to either counteract or stop 

it. 

® As long as a function key at the control system is pressed, operation with the 

remote control is not possible. 




6.8 Learning/deleting the 

remote control 

6.8.1 Displaying the assignment 

The Wisotronic dialog is supplied with an 1-channel radio remote control. This can 

be used to operate the connected sunblind. Read the corresponding user 

instructions before using the remote control for the first time. If you want to use 

several remote controls, you can teach or delete several remote controls. 

The assignment of all the remote controls "known" (learned) to the Wisotronic can 

be displayed: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 



learn/delete 

{ } 

■ 



memory 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

The third line has the following meaning here: 

1 

2 

3 

1:ID 09747 C1 

Fig. 6-21: 

Identification of remote controls 

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Control Unit EWFS ® 1. Number of the learned memory space. You can have all the learned remote 

controls displayed consecutively by pressing the — + buttons. 16 remote 

controls can be learned. If the line is empty after the colon, the place is still 

free. A new remote control can be learned here. 

2. ID (code number) of the learned remote control. 

3. Channel of the learned remote control. If you have learned an 8-channel 

remote control, the channel of the remote control which you have assigned is 

displayed here. 

6.8.2 Learning a remote control 

You can assign up to 16 1-channel remote controls to the Wisotronic. You can 

assign a separate memory slot to each remote control. 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 



learn/delete 

{ } 

■ 



memory 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 




■ 



learn 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 

Select the memory to be learned (1 to 16) by using the buttons — + and then 

press the button „L“ on your remote control. The remote control has been 

recognized as soon as the Wisotronic display changes. Now press the button | 

(save). The remote control has been stored and the Wisotronic can now be 

operated with it. This completes the process. 

TIP 

If, as is shown in this example, a remote control is already 

displayed in the display, this is overwritten during saving. You 

can learn up to 16 different remote controls to different 

places, if required. 

6.8.3 Building a group 

A particular feature is the 8-channel remote control. You have to imagine that each 

individual channel can be viewed as a separate remote control. If you learn an 8- 

channel remote control for the Wisotronic, you must first select the channel 

which you want to learn at the remote control. This recognizes the Wisotronic 

automatically. You can assign up to 16 remote controls to the Wisotronic. If you 

have several Wisotronic dialog units, you can, for example form groups: 

Channel 1 operates Wisotronic 1 



Channel 4 operates Wisotronic 1, 2, 3 and 4 together 

■ 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 



learn/delete 

{ } 

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Control Unit EWFS ® ■ Select the menu item (button {). The following display appears: 


memory 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 



learn 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 

Select the memory to be learned (1 to 16) by using the buttons — +. Select 

the desired channel on your remote control and then press the „L“ button on 

your remote control. As soon as the display of the Wisotronic has changed, 

the remote control has been recognized and the learned channel is displayed. 

Now press the button | (save). The remote control has been stored and the 

Wisotronic can now be operated with it. This completes the process. 

TIP 

If, as is shown in this example, a remote control is already 

displayed in the display, this is overwritten during saving. You 

can teach up to 16 different remote controls to different 

places, if required. 



Control Unit EWFS ® You can delete an individual remote control memory. 

6.8.4 Deleting a remote control 

■ 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 



learn/delete 

{ } 

■ 



memory 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 



delete 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ Select the remote control to be deleted by using the buttons — + and then 

press the button | (save). The remote control has been deleted. Press the } 

button twice successively. This completes the process. 

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6.8.5 Deleting all the remote 

controls 

You can delete all the remote controls which were learned to the Wisotronic 

together. Example: You have learned different remote controls on the memory 

spaces "1" to "5". You do not have to delete each individual memory space 

separately. Proceed as follows: 

■ Change to the remote control settings menu as described above. Turn the 



memory 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 



delete all 

1:ID 09747 C1 

— + | } 

■ 

Now press the button |(save). All the remote controls taught to this channel 

have been deleted. Press the } button twice successively. This completes 

the process. 



Control Unit EWFS ® In case of an ice alert the connected drives are blocked, so that your sunblind 

6.9 Resetting alerts 

cannot be moved either manually or automatically. This ice alert remains stored in 

the Wisotronic until it has been reset manually or automatically. The function "Ice 

alert reset" has to be used to reset an active ice alert, after you have convinced 

yourself that there is no danger of damage to the controlled sunblind. 

TIP 

An ice alert can be reset either manually or automatically. This 

section explains how the ice alert is reset manually. The steps 

required to reset an ice alert automatically are explained in 

Section 7.4.3. 

CAUTION 

First ensure that your sunblind cannot be damaged by the 

movement: External venetian blinds and roller shutters, 

cassette awnings and conservatory awnings can be frozen 

tight. If you nevertheless operate them, damage to property 

may result! If the sunblind is operated during icing, all 

guarantees and liabilities expire! 

6.9.1 Resetting the ice alert 

manually 

To reset an ice alert manually: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Reset 

alerts 

{ } 

■ 


Ice alert 

man. reset 

NO 

— + | } 

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Control Unit EWFS ® ■ Press the button +. The text 

CAUTION! is displayed. You now have to press the button + as often 

as is required to have read the following text completely: CAUTION! 

Resetting the ice alert enables the control 

of the channel. Movement commands 

could destroy frozen products. The user 

is responsible for damage to frozen 

products. RESET Yes 

Ice alert 

man. reset 

YES 

— + | } 

■ 

Now press the button |(save). The ice alert has now been reset. The text 

Ice alert enable is displayed and the sunblind can be operated 

again. Then press the } button twice successively. This completes the 

process. 

CAUTION 

The ice alert now remains reset until the conditions for an ice 

alert exist again: If the external temperature drops below the 

set limit AND rain falls, the ice alert is activated again. 

We therefore recommend that you enable the ice alert in due 

course, in particular if your sunblind is not observed 

constantly (for example in your absence). 

6.9.2 Enabling the ice alert 

again 

An ice alert is saved in the Wisotronic for the duration of the ice condition. An 

example: Because the external temperature dropped below the freezing point 

during the night and freezing rain fell briefly afterwards, the ice alert is triggered, 

the sunblind is moved up and operation blocked. When you wanted to operate 

your sunblind the next morning, you found the ice alert. Because you wanted to 

operate the sunblind nevertheless, you reset the ice alert and have, for example, 

moved your external venetian blinds down. In the evening you want to enable the 

ice alert again, because the frost still exists. Because the ice condition continues 

to exist, the sunblind moves up again immediately after the ice alert has been 

enabled! 

CAUTION 

Therefore first ensure that your sun protection cannot be 

damaged by the movement: External venetian blinds and 

roller shutters, cassette awnings and conservatory awnings 

can be frozen tight in their guide rails. If the ice alert is 

enabled nevertheless while frost continues, damage to 

property may result! If the sunblind is operated during icing, 

all guarantees and liabilities expire! 



Control Unit EWFS ® To enable an ice alert again: 

■ 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Reset 

alerts 

{ } 

■ 


Ice alert 

enable 

NO 

— + | } 

■ 

Press the button +. The text 

CAUTION! is displayed. You now have to press the button + as often 

as is required to have read the following text completely: CAUTION! 

Enabling the ice alert enables ice 

monitoring of the channel. Movement 

commands caused by an ice alert could 

damage frozen products. The user is 

responsible for damage. ENABLE YES 

Ice alert 

enable 

YES 

— + | } 

■ 

Now press the button | (save). The ice alert has now been enabled again. 

The text ice alert man.reset is displayed and the sunblind 

can be operated again. Then press the } button twice successively. This 

completes the process. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® If the sensor failure check is activated for the "Wind" sensor (refer to Section 8.3), 

6.9.3 Reset "Wind Sensor 

failure" alert 

the following text can be displayed: 

H 

Alert 

Wind sensor 

T 

In this case the sunblind of all the channels with activated wind monitoring is 

moved up automatically and can no longer be operated. This alert has to be reset 

manually. 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Reset 

alerts 

{ } 

■ 


Ice alert 

man. reset 

NO 

— + | } 

■ 


Reset alert 

wind sensor 

test 

| } 

■ 

Press the button | (save). This resets the alert and the system can be 

operated again. If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, 




Control Unit EWFS ® If the Wisotronic was commissioned by one of our specialist partners and adapted 

6.10 Setting the time and date 

optimally to your sunblind, no further settings are required after the supply voltage 

has been switched on. 

If the date and time are not displayed correctly nevertheless, you can correct this 

simply: 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Date/Time 

{ } 

■ 

The following date and time displays are examples and may deviate from the 

display on your Wisotronic. Select the menu item (button {). The following 


Date/Time 

Time 

15:00 

— + | } 

■ Set the current time by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save). 

■ 


Date/Time 

Year 

2004 

— + | } 

■ Set the current year by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save). 

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Date/Time 

Month 

July 

— + | } 

■ Set the current month by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save) 

■ 


Date/Time 

Day 

23 

— + | } 

■ Set the current day by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

| (save). 

■ 


Date/Time 

Weekday 

Friday 

— + | } 

■ Set the current weekday by using the buttons — + and then press the 

button | (save). Quit the setting menu by pressing the } button. This 




Control Unit EWFS ® You can adjust the contrast of the display to your requirements: If you prefer a 

6.11 Display contrast 

low-contrast, unobtrusive display, set a low value here. If you prefer a high 

contrast, which also allows the display to be read from a larger distance, set a 

higher value. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting value: 

■ 


User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Display 

{ } 

■ 


Display 

Contrast 

50% 

— + | } 

■ Adjust the value by using the buttons — + until you like the setting. Then 


changes, press the }button twice consecutively. This completes the process. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® You can adjust the backlight brightness of the display while non-operative to your 

6.12 Dimming the backlight of 

the display 

requirements: If you prefer an unobtrusive display, which shines unobtrusively 

and does not blind during darkness, set a low value. If you prefer a bright display 

which also allows reading at a higher ambient brightness, set a higher value. 



User 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Sun 

control 

{ } 

■ 


Display 

{ } 

■ 


Display 

Contrast 

50% 

— + | } 

■ 


Display backlight 

dimmed 

50% 

— + | } 

■ Change the value by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 


TIP 

When the Wisotronic is operated, the display switches to the 

maximum backlight brightness. If it is not operated for a 

duration of three minutes, the display switches over to the 

dimmed brightness set by you. 



Control Unit EWFS ® You can modify the service settings in order to adapt the Wisotronic dialog 

7. Service settings 

optimally to your requirements. There you can carry out product settings and 

influence the wind and ice monitoring functions. Normally you do not have to 

change anything in these values. All the settings have already been carried out 

during commissioning by your sun protection specialist partners. 

CAUTION 

Changing these settings can impair the safety of the system 

or reduce its effectiveness! If you are not sure what effect a 

change has, consult an expert. In order to protect the system 

against unauthorized or unintentional modifications, access 

to the service settings is protected by a password. 

Product 

7.2 

Wind 

monitoring 

7.3 


Ice 

monitoring 

7.4 

System 

settings 

{ 

System control type 

8.1 

Language 

8.5 

Integr. temp 

sensor Offset 

8.2 

Duration wind 

sensor test 

8.3 

Software 

vers. 

8.4 

Fig. 7-1: 

Service settings with submenus. 

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7.1 Password 

You first to have enter the password in order to open the service settings: 


Service 

settings 

{ 

■ 


Enter 

password 

0000 

* + | } 

You now have to enter a password (if you have already entered a password, this 

menu is no longer displayed. Instead the "Product" menu is displayed 

immediately). Enter your password, if you don´t know your password ask your 

specialist dealer. 

■ Press the button + momentarily until the first number of the password is 

displayed at the first position. Change to the next position by pressing the 

button * momentarily. Enter all the numbers by the same method and then 

press the button {. The following display appears: 

Product 

{ } 

If the incorrect password was entered, 0000 is displayed again and you have 

to enter the password again. 

■ 


Product 

Product type 

Conserv. awning 

— + | } 

You can now call up the individual menus with the function dial. 

TIP 

After you have carried out your settings and have completed 

them, de-energize the device for approx. 5 seconds and then 

switch it on again. This blocks the access to the service 

settings again so that they can only be opened again by 

entering the password. This ensures that unauthorized 

persons do not have access to the service settings! 



Control Unit EWFS ® TIP 

7.2 The "Product" menu In this menu you can set the sunblind (slat products, cloth products, roller 

shutters, etc.) and modify individual parameters such as the runtime, turn time, 

etc. . The following values can be changed: 

Product 

type 

Select 

product 

type 

Runtime 

UP 

0...99 

Minutes 

Product 

Runtime 

DOWN 

Turn time 



0...99 

Minutes 

0 ... 

9.9 Sec 

Slat angle max. 



— 128 .. 

+ 126 ° 

Slat angle min. 



— 128 .. 

+ 126 ° 

Fig. 7-2: 

The "Product" menu: Values which can be changed. 

Each of these products has different properties. This means that they also react 

differently to wind, require other turn times and runtimes or are perhaps 

positioned inside and therefore do not require rain and wind protection, etc.. So 

that you do not have to enter all the product-dependent setting values and limits 

whenever you set a product in the Wisotronic, the Wisotronic dialog carries out 

this work for you. The required values are already stored for many products. All 

the product-dependent setting values are programmed by only pressing a button. 

The following settings are possible: 

Artic.arm awning 


Outside V.blind 

Roller shutter 

Pleated blind 

Inside V.blind 

The tables on the next pages provide information about the 

values which are set automatically when the product type is 

changed. If you want to record your own settings, you can 

enter your values in the two empty tables. This provides you 

with an overview of your personal settings. 

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Setting step 

Unit 

Articulated 

arm 

awning 

Conserv.-/ 

Facadeawning 

Outside 

venetian 

blind 

Roller 

shutter 

Pleated 

blind 

Inside 

venetian 

blind 

User settings 

Sun control 

Sun control ON/OFF ON/OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON 

Limit UP klx 30 30 15 30 30 30 

Delay UP min 10 10 20 10 10 10 

Limit OPEN klx --- --- --- --- --- --- 

Delay OPEN min 0 0 0 0 0 0 

Limit DOWN klx 50 50 35 50 50 50 

Delay DOWN min 5 5 2 5 5 5 

Position DOWN % 100 100 100 100 100 100 

Angle DOWN Degrees 0 0 38 0 0 38 


Dawn/dusk control ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 

Limit UP lx 30 30 30 30 30 30 

Limit DOWN lx 80 80 80 80 80 80 



Temperature control ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 

Operating mode 


Enable sun Direct control Direct control Direct control Direct control Direct control Direct control 

Limit UP/OFF ° C 22 22 22 22 22 22 

Limit DOWN/ON ° C 26 26 26 26 26 26 


Rain monitoring ON/OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 

Timer switch 

Timer switch ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 

Mo - Fr UP hrs:min 18:00 18:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 

Mo - Fr DOWN hrs:min 8:00 8:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 

Sa - Su UP hrs:min 18:00 18:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 

Sa - Su DOWN hrs:min 8:00 8:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 


Comfort timer 

Comfort timer ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 

Mo - Fr ON hrs:min 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 

Mo - Fr OFF hrs:min 18:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 

Sa - Su ON hrs:min 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 

Sa - Su OFF hrs:min 18:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 22:00 


Dead man´s mode 

Time mode 

Mode 

Permanent mode 

Permanent mode Permanent mode Time mode Permanent mode Permanent mode Time Mode 

Continuous mode 


Display 

Contrast % 40 

Backlight dimmed % 50 

Fig. 7-3: 

Factory settings (User settings) 




Setting step 

Product 

Product type - 

Unit 

Articulated 

arm 

awning 

Articulated 

arm 

awning 

Conserv.-/ 

Facadeawning 


Conservatory 

awning 

Outside 

venetian 

blind 

Outside 

venetian 

blind 

Roller 

shutter 


Pleated 

blind 

Pleated blind 

Inside 

venetian 

blind 

Inside 

venetian 

blind 

Runtime UP min:sec 1:00 2:00 2:30 2:30 1:20 2:30 

Runtime DOWN min:sec 1:00 2:00 2:30 2:30 1:20 2:30 

Turn time sec 0 0 1,6 0 0 1,2 

Slat angle max. Degrees 0 0 80 0 0 80 

Slat angle min. Degrees 0 0 -80 0 0 -80 

Control type 

Drive direct/ 

with MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 

Drive with 

MCU 


Wind monitoring ON/OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 

Limit UP m/s 8 10 12 --- --- --- 

Delay UP sec 1 1 5 0 0 0 

Delay OFF min 10 10 10 0 0 0 


Ice monitoring ON/OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 

Limit UP ° C 3 3 3 3 3 3 

Ice alert automatic reset ON/OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON 

System settings 

Integrated temperature 

sensor offset 

° C 2 

Duration wind sensor 

test 

hrs 99 

Software version - Dependent on the installed software 

Language 

Language Deutsch/English Deutsch 

Fig.7-4: 

Factory settings (Service settings) 

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Setting step Unit Setting 

User settings 

Sun control 

Sun control 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Limit UP 

klx 

Delay UP 

min 

Limit OPEN 

klx 

Delay OPEN 

min 

Limit DOWN 

klx 

Delay DOWN 

min 

Position DOWN % 

Angle DOWN 

Degrees 



ON/OFF 

Limit UP 

lx 

Limit DOWN 

lx 

Angle DOWN 

Degrees 


Temperature contropl ON/OFF 



Enable sun 

Limit UP/OFF 

° C 

Limit DOWN/ON 

° C 



ON/OFF 

Timer switch 

Timer switch 

ON/OFF 

Mo - Fr UP 

hrs:min 

Mo - Fr DOWN 

hrs:min 

Sa - Su UP 

hrs:min 

Sa - Su DOWN 

hrs:min 

Angle DOWN 

Degrees 

Comfort timer 

Comfort timer 

ON/OFF 

Mo - Fr ON 

hrs:min 

Mo - Fr OFF 

hrs:min 

Sa - Su ON 

hrs:min 

Sa - Su OFF 

hrs:min 

Manual operating 

Dead man´s mode 

Time mode 


Permanent mode 

Continuous mode 

Angle DOWN 

Degrees 

Display 

Contrast % 

Backlight dimmed % 

Fig. 7-5: 

Custom settings (User settings) 




Setting step Unit Setting 

Product 

Product type 

Runtime UP 

Runtime DOWN 

Turn time 

Slat angle max. 


Articulated arm 

awning 

Conservatory 

awning 

Outside venetian 

blind 


Pleated blind 

Inside venetian 

blind 

min:sec 

min:sec 

sec 

Degrees 

Slat angle min. 




Limit UP 

Delay UP 

Delay OFF 



Limit UP 

Ice alert automatic reset 

System 

Integrated temperature 

sensor offset 

Duration wind sensor 

test 

Degrees 

Drive direct/ 

with MCU 

ON/OFF 

m/s 

sec 

min 

ON/OFF 

° C 

ON/OFF 

° C 

hrs 

Software version - 

Language 

Language 

Deutsch/English 

Fig. 7-6: 

Custom settings (Service settings) 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Proceed as follows in order to change the product type: 

7.2.1 Product type 

■ 

Change to the product settings menu as described above and select a 

channel. The following display is shown: 

Product 

product type 


— + | } 

TIP 

When you have selected the product type and saved it, the 

values from the two tables shown at the front are set 

automatically. If you have carried out changes to the settings 

beforehand, your values are overwritten completely during 

saving (this does not apply to the date and time or remote 

controls already learned). 

■ Change the product type by using the buttons — + and then press the 



You have now changed the product type and together with this setting step the 

Wisotronic has carried out all the sensible settings for the sun protection product 

used. As a rule you do not have to carry out any further settings, unless you wish 

to optimize the control behavior further. 

7.2.2 Runtimes 

The runtime of a sunblind is the time which the sunblind requires in order to move 

from one end setting to the other (for example from top to bottom). If a sun 

protection product is set as described above, sensible runtime and turn times are 

also set for this product in the Wisotronic. Normally it is not necessary to 

intervene here. This section describes how you can nevertheless carry out these 

adjustments. 

Experience shows that the runtimes of sunblind products differ. Thus a roller 

shutter with 150 cm length required a much shorter runtime than a folding arm 

awning with 300 cm extension. These runtimes can be adjusted to the connected 

product down to the second at the Wisotronic. You can also set separate runtimes 

for "UP" and "DOWN" because a sunblind requires more time to move up than to 

move down. Note: The runtimes are set to mean values in our works. 



Control Unit EWFS ® The setting range is from 0 - 99 minutes. Proceed as follows in order to change 

7.2.2.1 Runtime "UP" 

the runtime "UP": 

■ Change to the product settings menu as described above. The following 

display is shown: 

Product 

product type 


— + | } 

■ 


Product 

runtime 

UP 

02:30 mm:ss 

— + | } 

■ Change the runtime by using the buttons — + and then press the button 



7.2.2.2 Runtime "DOWN" 

The setting range is from 0 - 99 minutes. Proceed as follows in order to change 

the runtime "DOWN": 



Product 

product type 


— + | } 

■ 


Product 

runtime 

DOWN 

02:30 mm:ss 

— + | } 

■ Change the runtime by using the buttons — + and then press the button 



TIP 

Always adapt the runtime as precisely as possible to the 

actual runtime of the sunblind. If you want to stop the 

sunblind automatically in a specific position by the sun control, 

do not use the runtime to this purpose, but rather the 

function "Position DOWN" as described in Section 6.1.4. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® The slat angle can be adjusted at outside venetian blinds and internal venetian 

7.2.3 Turn time 

blinds in order to change or optimize the light incidence in a room. 





Outside 

Inside 

+80° 0° 

-80° 

Fig. 7-7: 


It is obvious that a drive motor requires a certain time when turning the slat until 

(as in our simple example) the slats have been turned from the position "+80°" to 

the position "-80°". In addition this turn time differs for various product types. For 

example, an internal venetian blind requires approximately 0.5 seconds, whereas 

this procedure can also take 1.6 seconds for an outside venetian blind, type 

E80A6. If this turn time is known, you only have to store it once in your 

Wisotronic together with the minimum and maximum possible turning angle. 

Afterwards the turning angles can be specified by simply entering angle degrees. 

Time-consuming determining of turn times and experimenting are superfluous. 

The following table shows the most common product types and their turn times/ 

turning angles (only WAREMA products are listed here. If you want to control 

products of other manufacturers, please contact the respective manufacturer). 

Slat type 

Description Max. 

Min. Turntime 

(slat) angle (°) angle (°) (Sec.) 

E80A6 flanged +80 -80 1,6 

E80AF Flat slat +80 0 0,8 

E60A6 flanged +75 -75 1,3 

E60A2 flanged +70 -70 1,3 

E100AF Flat slat +80 0 1,1 

E50A1 Flat slat +70 -70 1,0 

If, for example, you have mounted external venetian blinds of the type E80A6, 

you have to set a value of 1.6 seconds for the turn time, a value of +80° for the 

maximum turning angle and -80° for the minimum turning angle. 

TIP 

Minor adjustments may be necessary depending on the 

package weight and motor type. 



Control Unit EWFS ® First set the turn time. The setting range for the turn time is from 0 to 9.9 

seconds. Proceed as follows in order to change the setting: 



Product 

product type 


— + | } 

■ 


Product 

turn time 

1.6 seconds 

— + | } 

■ Change the turn time by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

| (save). If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 


7.2.4 Maximum slat angle 

Then set the maximum slat angle as specified in the table: 


Product 

slat angle max. 

80° 

— + | } 

■ Change the angle by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 



7.2.5 Minimum slat angle 

Then set the minimum slat angle as specified in the table: 


Product 

slat angle min. 

-80° 

— + | } 

■ Change the angle by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 



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Control Unit EWFS ® Subsequently you can use the function "Slat angle", as described in the following 

sections: 

® 6.1.9 (Slat angle after down movement by means of sun control) 

® 6.2.4 (Slat angle after down movement by means of dawn/dusk control) 

® 6.5.6 (Slat angle after down movement by means of timer switch) 

® 6.7.6 (Slat angle after down movement by means of manual operation) 

After the sunblind has reached its lower end position, a brief turn pulse is sent to 

the drive motor. This turns, for example, the slats of external venetian blinds or 

internal venetian blinds open. You can determine this angle yourself and specify it 

to one degree exactly. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Strong wind can cause considerable damage to the sun protection. The 

7.3 Wind Monitoring 

Wisotronic therefore includes a permanent wind monitoring function which 

protects your sun protection against storm damage. In case of a wind alert the 

sun protection is moved up automatically and cannot be moved either manually or 

by a comfort function. The limits for a wind alert are already stored productspecifically 

in the Wisotronic. However, they can be changed and saved 

afterwards. Please ensure that you have already set the connected sun protection 

products correctly as described above. This means that usable setting values have 

already been stored for each sun protection product. 

The following values can be changed for each channel: 

Wind monitoring ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 


Wind limit UP 

Wind delay UP 

Wind delay OFF 

0...20 

m/s 

0...20 

Sek 

0...99 

Minutes 

Fig. 7-8: 

Wind monitoring: Values which can be changed. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® Fig. 7-9: 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Wind speed (m/s) 

Adjusted limit UP 

Coarse of wind speed 

Delay UP 

Delay UP 

Delay OFF 

< 5 Sec = 5 Sec = 2 Min 

Time 

Wind speed and move behavior 

The thick black curve represents the course of the wind speed. The horizontal line 

represents the limit set by you for moving the sun protection up. The vertical 

dashed lines mark the delay periods for activating and de-activating. Let us 

assume that you have set 5 seconds for the activation delay period and 2 minutes 

for de-activation delay period, then the sun protection reacts as follows: 

The wind speed increases until Point 1 of the curve is reached. The limit for 

moving the sun protection up is reached here. The "UP" delay period now begins 

to run so that your sun protection is not yet moved up. At Point 2 of the curve the 

speed drops below the limit for moving up. The delay period is now canceled 

before it has expired and your sun protection has remained below. 

Later on the wind speed increases again and exceeds the limit once more at Point 

3. The "UP" delay period now begins to run again so that your sun protection is not 

yet moved up. However, the delay period has already expired at Point 4 and the 

limit is still exceeded - the sun protection now moves up. 

The wind now drops again and its speed drops below the "Up" limit at Point 5. 

Nothing happens yet, because the de-activation delay period now first starts - the 

sun protection therefore does not travel down yet. At Point 6 the de-activation 

delay period has finally expired and the speed still lies below the limit. The wind 

monitoring function now enables the operation of the sun protection again. 

The correct setting of the delay periods thus results in a comfortable control of 

the sun protection. It contributes to "smoothening" the reaction behavior of the 

control system. This ensures that the sun protection is not moved immediately 

whenever the wind speed changes. 



Control Unit EWFS ® You can activate or de-activate the wind monitoring. However take into account 

7.3.1 Wind monitoring ON/OFF 

the effect which the monitoring can have and observe the safety instructions in 

these instructions! Proceed as follows to activate or de-activate the wind 

monitoring: 

■ Change to the service settings menu as described above. The following 


Product 

{ } 

■ 


Wind 

monitoring 

{ } 

■ 


Wind 

monitoring 

OFF 

— + | } 

■ Change the settings by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save) If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 


CAUTION 

Changing the settings of the wind monitoring can impair the 

safety of the system or reduce its effectiveness! If you are not 

sure what effect a change has, consult an expert. 

7.3.2 Wind monitoring limit 

"UP" 

Here a wind speed limit above which the sunblind is to move up can be set. The 

setting range is from 1 to 20 m/s. If a wind evaluation is not desired, you can also 

set the value "0" (---) here. Proceed as follows in order to change the limit: 

■ 

Change to the wind monitoring menu as described above. The following 


Wind 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

■ 


Wind 

limit UP 

12m/s 

— + | } 

■ Change the limit by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 

(save) If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 


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To estimate the wind speed you can use the following table: 

Windspeed in 

m/s 

Force 

Specifications for use on land 

0 - 0,2 0 Calm, smoke rises vertically 

0,3 - 1,5 1 

Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke 

drift, but not by wind vanes 

1,6 - 3,3 2 Light breeze, wind felt on face, leaves rustle 

3,4 - 5,4 3 

Gentle breeze, leaves and small twigs in 

constant motion, wind extends light flag 

5,5 -. 7,9 4 

Moderate breeze, raises dust and loose 

paper, small branches are moved. 

Fresh Breeze, small trees in leaf begin to 

8,0 - 10,7 5 sway; crested wavelets form on inland 

waters 

Strong Breeze, Large branches in motion; 

10,8 - 13,8 6 whistling heard in telegraph wires; umbrellas 

used with difficulty. 

Near Gale, whole trees in motion, 

13,9 - 17,1 7 inconvenience felt when walking against the 

wind. 

17,2 - 20,7 8 

Gale, breaks twigs off trees, generally 

impedes progress. 

20,8 - 24,4 9 

Severe Gale, slight structural damage occurs 

(chimney-pots and slates removed) 

Storm, seldom experienced inland; trees 

24,5 - 28,4 10 uprooted; considerable structural damage 

occurs. 

28,5 - 32,6 11 

Violent Storm, very rarely experienced, 

accompanied by wide-spread damage 

over 32,7 12 Hurricane 

7.3.3 Wind monitoring delay 

"UP" 

You can assign a delay period to the wind alert separately so that your sunblind is 

not moved up at each gust of wind. If the wind limits are reached or exceeded for 

the duration of this delay period, the wind alert is triggered and the sunblind is 

moved up. At a wind speed above 20 m/s a further safety function of the 

Wisotronic is activated. The sunblind is moved up immediately. The activation 

delay period is skipped in this case. The setting range is from 0 - 20 seconds. 

Proceed as follows in order to change the limit: 

■ Change to the wind monitoring menu as described above. The following 


Wind 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

■ 


Wind 

delay UP 

5 seconds 

— + | } 

■ Change the settings by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 





Control Unit EWFS ® The wind alert remains active for a specific period for safety and comfort reasons. 

7.3.4 Wind monitoring „OFF“ 

delay 

This smoothens the move behavior of your sunblind because the sunblind is not 

moved for the duration of the OFF delay, but remains in the "UP" position. After 

the OFF delay period has expired, the sunblind can be moved again by means of 

comfort functions or manual operation. The setting range is from 0 - 99 minutes. 

Proceed as follows in order to change the OFF delay period: 

■ Change to the wind monitoring menu as described above. The following 


Wind 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

■ 


Wind 

delay OFF 

10 minutes 

— + | } 

■ Change the settings by using the buttons — + and then press the button 

|(save) If you want to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the 


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Control Unit EWFS ® The ice monitoring function ensures that your sunblind does not freeze solid while 

7.4 Ice monitoring 

in the down position and can be damaged later by move commands. The 

Wisotronic therefore moves the sunblind up in case of cold weather in connection 

with rain before ice can form in the guide rails. Note: The ice monitoring function 

is de-activated in our works. During an ice alert both manual control and comfort 

control operation are blocked. Prerequisite for ice monitoring: A sensor for 

external temperature and a "Rain" sensor have to be connected. If the external 

temperature drops below an adjustable value and the "Rain" sensor signals 

precipitation, the sunblind is moved up and blocked up in the upper end position. 

The following values can be changed for each channel: 

Ice monitoring ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Ice 

monitoring 

Ice limit UP 

Ice alert 

autom. reset 

+2... 

+9°C 

ON/OFF 

Fig. 7-10: 

Ice monitoring: Values which can be changed. 

7.4.1 Ice monitoring ON/OFF 

Proceed as follows to activate or de-activate the ice monitoring: 



Product 

{ } 

■ 


Ice 

monitoring 

{ } 

■ 


Ice 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 






Control Unit EWFS ® You can specify exactly the temperature at which the ice alert is to be triggered. If 

7.4.2 Ice monitoring limit "UP" 

rain falls and the temperature drops below the set limit, the sunblind is moved up 

and remains in this position until the ice alert has been canceled. For information 

on how to move the sunblind nevertheless, please refer to Section 6.9.1, 

"Resetting the ice alert maually". 

The setting range is from 0 - +9°C. Proceed as follows in order to change the 

limit: 

■ Change to the ice monitoring menu as described above. The following display 

is shown: 

Ice 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

■ 


Ice 

limit UP 

3° C 

— + | } 




TIP 

An ice alert can also be de-activated (reset) manually. For further 

information please refer to Section 6.9.1. 

7.4.3 Resetting the ice alert 

automatically 

The control system can reset an ice alert automatically. If the outside temperature 

rises by 2°C above the "UP" limit set by you, the ice alert is reset automatically 

and the operation is enabled again. 

If an ice alert is to be reset automatically, proceed as follows: 

■ 

Change to the ice monitoring menu as described above. The following display 

is shown 

Ice 

monitoring 

ON 

— + | } 

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Ice alert 

automatic reset 

OFF 

— + | } 

■ Change the setting by using the buttons — + and then press the button | 



TIP 

The ON setting means: An ice alert is reset automatically, If 

the outside temperature rises by 2°C above the "UP" limit set 

by you. The OFF setting means: An ice alert has to be reset 

manually as described in Section 6.9.1. 



Control Unit EWFS ® In this chapter we will describe the system settings. 

8. System settings 

8.1 Control type 

8.1.1 Drive direct 

You can specify to the Wisotronic which type of sun protection system is 

connected to its output. This influences the runtime behavior of the control 

system. 

This setting is recommended if ... 

...only one drive is connected directly or 

...several drives are connected via motor control units (MCU), 

whereby no local operating buttons are connected to the 

MCU. 

Proceed as follows in order to change the setting: 



Product 

{ } 

■ 


System 

settings 

{ } 

■ 


System 

control type 

Drive with MCU 

— + | } 

■ Change the setting by using the buttons — + until the text Drive 

direct is displayed and then press the button | (save). If you want to 

exit the menu without saving the changes, press the }button twice 

consecutively. This completes the process. 

TIP 

When a comfort function has triggered a move command, the 

sun protection is moved directly to the set position without a 

reference movement. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® If you have connected one or several drives via motor control units with local 

8.1.2 Drive with motor control 

units 

operating elements, proceed as follows: 

■ 

Change to the service settings menu as described above. The following 


Product 

{ } 

■ 


System 

settings 

{ } 

■ 


System 

control type 

Drive direct 

— + | } 

■ Change the setting by using the buttons — + until the text Drive 

with MCU is displayed and then press the button | (save). If you want 

to exit the menu without saving the changes, press the } button twice 

consecutively. This completes the process. 

TIP 

When a comfort function has triggered a move command, a 

reference movement DOWN is first carried out. Afterwards 

the sun protection is moved to the set position. 



Control Unit EWFS ® Depending on the position where your Wisotronic has been mounted, the 

8.2 Internal temperature offset 

temperature display of the Wisotronic may differ from a room thermometer 

mounted at a different position. Example: A room thermometer displays 24°C, 

but your Wisotronic displays 26°C. You can compensate this by setting an offset 

value amounting to the temperature difference, i.e. 2°C, at the Wisotronic. 

TIP 

Do not mount the Wisotronic in a position where influence 

from heat sources is to be expected (sun irradiation, 

radiators). This avoids faulty measurements! 

Proceed as follows in order to change the setting: 



Product 

{ } 

■ 


System 

settings 

{ } 

■ 


System 

control type 


— + | } 

■ 


Integr. temp 

sensor offset 

2° C 

— + | } 

■ Change the settings by using the buttons — + (enter 2°C for this example) 

and then press the button | (save) If you want to exit the menu without 

saving the changes, press the }button twice consecutively. This completes 

the process. 

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Control Unit EWFS ® If the "Wind" sensor or its connecting cable is damaged, the Wisotronic cannot 

8.3 Duration of the wind 

sensor test 

evaluate wind measured values and the wind monitoring function does not 

function. In order to exclude damage to your sunblind in case of such a defect, 

you can activate the wind sensor test. If the Wisotronic does not receive a signal 

from the "Wind" sensor within a period which can be set (1 to 99 hours), it is 

assumed that the sensor is defective. The sunblind is moved up at those channels 

at which the wind monitoring function and the wind sensor test are activated. The 

following display is shown on the Wisotronic: 

H 

Alert 

Wind sensor 

T 

During this display the comfort functions are not activated. The local operating 

points do not have any function either. Take into account that sunblinds are no 

longer moved automatically during your absence (holiday, weekend, etc.). The 

setting range is from 1 - 99 hours. If a wind sensor test is not desired, you can 

also set the value "0" (---) here. The wind sensor test has to be reset 

manually. The procedure is described in Section 7.4. Proceed as follows in order 

to change the setting: 



Product 

{ } 

■ 


System 

settings 

{ } 

■ 


System 

control type 


— + | } 

■ 


Duration Wind 

sensor test 

99 hours 

— + | } 






Control Unit EWFS ® You may occasionally need to query the version of the operating software of your 

8.4 Querying the software 

version 

Wisotronic, for example if service is needed. Proceed as follows in order to query 

the software version: 

■ 

Change to the service settings menu as described above. The following 


Product 

{ } 

■ 


System 

settings 

{ } 

■ 


System 

control type 


— + | } 

■ 


Software vers. 

1953113 

} 

■ 

Note the software version. In case of a fault you can supply this to our hotline. 

In order to exit the menu press the } button twice consecutively. This 


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8.5 Changing the user 

language 

Proceed as follows in order to change the user language: 



Product 

{ } 

■ 


Language 

{ } 

■ 


Language 

English 

— + | } 




9. Maintenance 

10. Liability 

There are no parts to be maintained within the device. In case of a malfunction 

the installed miniature fuses may only be replaced by qualified electrical 

personnel. Also observe the specifications in the operating instructions of your 

sunblind. 

The manufacturer can reject the warranty for damage to the product if the product 

information given in these instructions is not observed, if it is used for purposes 

other than those specified or if used improperly. Liability for consequent damage 

to persons or property is also excluded in this case. Observe the specifications in 

the operating instructions of your sunblind. Liability for damage to the sunblind 

caused by operation during icing or icy conditions is also excluded. 

Note: 

The device fulfills the requirements on immunity to interference and emitted 

interference in residential and commercial areas. 




11. Cleaning 

Clean the device occasionally with a moist soft cloth. Vapor or high-pressure 

cleaning equipment, scouring sponges, scouring agents, solvents such as alcohol 

or naphtha may not be used! 

CAUTION 

If cleaning at the sun protection central unit, at the sun 

protection itself or immediately next to the sun protection is 

necessary, de-energize the system beforehand and secure it 

against being activated again. 

12. Disposal 

The device has to be disposed of or recycled in accordance with the statutory 

regulations. 

13. User Information for use in: 

A, B, D, DK, E, F, FIN, GB, GR, I, IRL, L, NL, P, S, CH, IS, N. 

Receiver for sunblind remote control. 

The device complies at intended use with the essential requirements, which are 

fixed in the following EC-Guidelines and harmonized standards: 

- Directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and 

the mutual recognition of their conformity 1999/5/EC(R&TTE) 

- Directive on electromagnetic compability 89/336/EEC 

- Low voltage directive 73/23/EWG 

Link to declaration of conformity: 

http://www.warema.de 

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14. Trouble shooting 

Wisotronic dialog 1-Channel control 

unit EWFS 

Remedy 

Type of Fault Possible cause Elimination of faults 

No Display 

Fuse has triggered 

No supply voltage 

Contact specialist dealer 

Switch on supply voltage 

Move command of remote control is Remote control was not learned 

Learn remote control 

not executed 

At 8-channel remote control: Incorrect 

channel has been selected 

Select correct channel, then repeat 

move command 

Button was pressed too briefly 

Repeat move command, keep button 

pressed a bit longer 

Interfering ambient influences 

Reduce distance to Wisotronic 

Move commands of the remote control 

are only carried out sporadically 

Safety function: Wind, Ice or rain alert 

active, wind sensor test has recognized 

error 

Interfering ambient influences 

Interference through other transmitter 

Batteries in the remote control are weak 

Wait until wind, rain alert no longer 

exists, reset ice alert, reset wind 

sensor test 

Reduce distance to Wisotronic 

Switch off other transmitter (e.g. 

baby intercom) 

Replace both batteries by new ones 

Sunblind can not be operated manually 

Safety function: Wind, ice or rain alert 

active, wind sensor test has recognized 

error 

Wait until wind, rain alert no longer 

exists, reset ice alert, reset wind 

sensor test 

Wind alert is triggered even wind is 

weak 

Wind alert is not triggered even wind is 

strong 

Rain alert not triggered 

Wind limit set too low 

Wind limit set too high 

Wind monitoring de-activated 

"Rain" sensor not connected, defective or 

soiled 

Rain monitoring function de-activated 

Increase wind limit, observe safety 

instructions 

Decrease wind limit, observe safety 

instructions 

Activate wind monitoring 

Check, clean sensor 

Activate function 

Ice alert not triggered Ice monitoring function de-activated Activate ice monitoring function 

Comfort functions Dawn/dusk, Sun 

or Temperature control do not 

function as required 

Sunblind moves down too late at 

sunshine 

Temperature limit set too low 

"Rain" sensor not connected, defective or 

soiled 

Comfort timer has not enabled the 

comfort functions 

Time and date settings not correct 

Sun control limit DOWN set too high 

Delay DOWN set too long 

Increase limit, observe safety 

instructions 

Check, clean sensor 

Modify the programming of the 

comfort timer 

Set the current time and date 

Decrease limit 


Sunblind already moves down at low Sun control limit DOWN set too low 

Increase limit 

sun irradiation 

Sunblind moves up too late at cloud Sun control limit UP set too low Increase limit 

Sunblind does not move as a function 

of the sun irradication 

Sun control de-activated 

Delay UP set too long 

Activate sun control 


Sunblind does not move at dawn/dusk Dawn/dusk control de-activated Activate dawn/dusk control 

Limits of dawn/dusk control not 

programmed correctly 

"Photo" sensor not mounted correctly 

Change limits 

Check mounting site 




15. Index 

A 

Alert 

-ice alert 

-reset automatically 92 

-reset manually 66 

-wind sensor failure 69 

Allocation 39 

-temperature sensor 39 

B 

Basic functions 

-function dial 10 

-operating 10 

-with remote control 12 

C 

Comfort functions 22 

-dawn/dusk control 32 

-manual operation 56 

-sun control 24 

-temperature control 36 

Comfort timer 51 

-basic functions 51 

-on/off 51 

-programming 54 

Control mode 57 

-changes 57 


-drive direct 94 

-with control units 94 

Custom settings 

-table 79, 80 

D 

Date, time 

-not displayed correctly 20 

-settings 20 

Dawn/dusk control 31 

-basic function 31 

-limit DOWN 33 

-on/off 32 

-slat angle 34 

Delay 

-rain monitoring 44 

-sun control 27, 28 

-wind monitoring 87, 88, 90 

Display 

-the software version 98 

Disposal 100 

F 

Factory settings 77, 78 

Function buttons 10 

Function dial 10 

Functions 

-on/off 12 

-safety 14, 22 

I 

Ice alert 

-resetting 66 

-automatically 92 


-limit UP 92 

-on/off 91 

-resetting 91 

M 


-continous mode 56 

-Dead man´s mode 56 

-permanent mode 56 

-time mode 56 

Menue structure 14 

-overview 15 

O 

Operation 59 

-manual 

-function keys 59 

-remote control 59 

P 

Password 75 

Product 

-automatic preset 76 

-change settings 81 

-runtimes 81 

-type of 76 

Q 

Query 

-the software version 98 

R 

Rain monitoring 44 

-basic functions 44 

-on/off 44 

Remote control 60 

-channels 60 

-identification 60 

-learning 60 

Resetting 

-ice alert 66 

-"wind" sensor failure 69 

Runtime 

-product specific 82 

S 

Safety 

-functions 10 

-ice alert 66 

-rain monitoring 44 

-wind monitoring 86 

-"wind" sensor test 97 

-ice alert 66 

-instructions 7 

-intended purpose 8 

-target group 8 

-warning signs 7 

Sensors 39 

Service settings 74 

-control type 94 

-ice monitoring 91 

-overview 74 

-password 75 

-product settings 76 

-wind monitoring 86 

-"wind" sensor test 97 

Slat angle 84 

Software version 9 

-query 98 

Sun control 24 

-delay OPEN 28 

-how to use 30 

-on/off 25 

-operating modes 43 

-overview 24 

-position DOWN 26 


T 

Temperatur sensor 39 

-allocation 39 


-example 36 

-limit DOWN 41 

-limit OFF 43 

-limit ON 42 

-limit UP 40 

-on/off 38 

-operating modes 39 

Timer switch 

-on/off 47 

-overview 46 

-programming 48 


Turn time 

-typical 34, 49, 58 

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U 

User settings 23 

-comfort timer 51 

-dawn/dusk control 31 

-dimming the display 73 

-display contrast 72 

-overview 23 

-safety 24 

-sun control 24 

-temperature control 36 

-time and date 70 

-timer switch 46 

-wind sensor failure 69 

W 


-example 87 

-on/off 88 

-overview 86 

-reset "wind" sensor failure 69

Wisotronic dialog 1-Channel Central Control Unit EWFS - Warema

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