Sensero-868/915 AC, Sensero-868/915 AC Plus

Nr. 28890.0006, 28900.0006, 28890.0906,

28900.0906

Installation instructions (translation) Safety instructions

light sensor rain sensor The instructions must be observed in order to
ensure the product can be operated smoothly

EN
light sensor
and safely and its properties can be fully
realised.

• The operator/user must have completely read and

understood the instructions.
wind sensor • The operator must ensure that the operating instructions are
made available to the user in a legible form.
• The operator must ensure that all safety measures are
wind sensor
observed and met.
• The following safety and assembly instructions apply to the
Underside of the device
device and not to the accessories and drive.
Failure to observe these can cause physical injury!
wind potentiometer  Observe all safety instructions!
rain potentiometer • Never install or take into operation devices which are
DOWN button damaged.
• Only use unmodified and compatible original parts.
STOP- / P button /P alarm-LED • If the device is opened without permission or used in an
wind light improper manner, or if it is incorrectly installed or operated,
LED
sensor
operating-LED
there is a risk of damage to persons and property.
UP button • The device contains small parts which can be swallowed.
Transport
light potentiometer
• Should you receive the device in a damaged condition
despite proper packaging, you must not put it into operation.
twilight potentiometer Complain about the damage to the transport company
immediately.
Installation
• Observe the regulations during installation.
• The device may only be used by persons who have read
and understood the instructions.
Operation
The Sensero AC is a sun/twilight and wind sensor for sun
• If transmitters are used for controlling the system, its
protection systems.
operating range must stay visible during operation.
The Sensero AC Plus additionally has a rain sensor. • Keep control systems out of the reach of children and the
Signal transmission between the Sensero and the receiver is disabled.
via a radio link.

Note Safety instructions for radio operation

The device will only work in connection with compatible
radio receivers from the range of the elero radio system. Observe all safety instructions for radio
operation!
Manual operation of the system is carried out with a hand-
held/wall transmitter. This item is not included in the scope of
delivery.
Only use radio systems which are approved and can be
operated without interference.
• The radio systems must not be operated in areas where
there is a heightened risk of interference (e.g. hospitals,
airports).
• The remote control is only approved for devices and
systems for which any malfunction of the transmitter or
receiver would not result in a risk for persons, animals
or property, or if such a risk is covered by other safety
equipment.

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Intended use

• The operator has no protection whatsoever from Electrical connection

interferences by other telecommunication installations and
local terminals (e.g. also from radio installations) that are
normally used on the same frequency range. WARNING!
• The range of the radio signal is limited by statutory Risk of injury due to electrocution!
regulations and the structural conditions.
• Only use radio receivers with equipment and units approved  Connections must be performed by an
by the manufacturer. authorised specialist!
• Using a number of receivers may cause interference.
Therefore, maintain a minimum distance of 15 cm between
the receivers.
• Before installing the unit at the specified position, check the
proper function of the device and the receiver.
1. Switch off the mains voltage.
2. Connect the cables of the device according to colour:
Intended use blue = N
The device must only be used to control awnings, venetian black = L
blinds and roller shutters. 3. Switch on the mains voltage.
Third-party devices should only be connected after
The green operating LED indicates readiness for operation.
consultation with your specialised dealer.
Other use, or use beyond this is not considered to be use for
intended purpose.
NOTICE!
Caution - Very Hot! Risk of burns if touched!
The rain sensor is hot when operating!
Exclusion of liability  Do not touch the rain sensor!
elero GmbH assumes no liability for personal injuries, property
damage and financial losses which arise from modifications
to the device, improper use and a failure to observe the
instructions. Liability for material defects is excluded in such
Mounting
cases. There are several options for mounting.

Definition of terms CAUTION!

Downwinds on the façade can lead to
In these instructions, the term "device" is used to describe the destruction of the device!
Sensero. The device is not able to detect these winds.
For "down" or "closed" (closing, moving down etc.), "Down" is  Do not mount the device under a jutty.
used; for "up" or "open" (opening, retraction etc.), "Up" is used
in accordance with the designation of the buttons.

Note
Scope of supply For correct wind measurement, mount the device at
the façade in a position that allows it to catch all wind
Sensero, 1 wall bracket, 3 dowels, 5 screws, 1 nut
directions.

Note
Accessories
After mounting, remove the red cover cap from the wind
Corner or mast support: Item Number 242690202v sensor.

Technical data
Operating voltage 230 V/50 Hz
Temperature range -20 °C to +60 °C
IP Code IP 44
Radio frequency 868 MHz frequency band
Standby consumption 2 W (Sensero AC)
2 to 7 W (Sensero AC Plus) Wall bracket
Weight 630 g The device can be fastened to the upper side of the roof or to
Dimensions L 205 x W 125 x H 105 mm the façade using the tilting wall bracket.

For USA, Canada, Australia, and some South American

countries, the following values apply:
Radio frequency 915 MHz frequency band

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 Setting the mode (awning, protection against prying eyes, roller shutter)

Awning mode

Requirement
Twilight function is switched off. (Twilight potentiometer is on
Off)

The awning will be retracted automatically when the current

sensor measured value changes from 1 to 0 (late in the
evening) or when the current light sensor measured value
changes from 0 to 1 (early in the morning).

Protection against prying eyes mode

Mast support
As an alternative, mount the device to a mast of 27 mm Requirement
diameter. The light threshold value must be set to 2 or higher.

To keep the blind closed even in the evening, close the blind
manually using a hand-held transmitter or an elero timer.
The current transitions of the light sensor measured values
from 1 to 0 (late in the evening) or from 0 to 1 (early in the
morning) will be ignored.
The blind will remain closed throughout the night. The
travel commands such as tilting position (venetian blind)
or ventilation position (roller shutter) will be executed
Corner or mast support automatically the next day.
Use the corner or mast support to attach the device to the
corner of the façade or to the mast. Roller shutter mode

Requirement
The light threshold value must be set to 2 or higher.

Note
Support for the roller shutter mode is dependent on the
software version of the receiver.
If the roller shutter is driven manually by a timer or the twilight
function to the lower end position, the light function (driving
according to set light value) will be switched off.
Setting the mode (awning, protection
The current transitions of the light sensor measured values
against prying eyes, roller shutter) from 1 to 0 (late in the evening) or from 0 to 1 (early in the
The device can be operated in three different modes. morning) will be ignored.
You can select the modes as follows: You can switch on the light function again in several different
ways:
1. Turn the wind potentiometer to Function.
• by means of a manual UP travel command to the upper end
2. Keep the UP and DOWN buttons pressed for at least 3 position
seconds. Press the two buttons until the device is in the • by means of an automatic timer command to the upper end
desired mode. position
The flashing alarm LED indicates the mode of the device: • by using the hand-held transmitter to switch from
• Red alarm LED flashes once  Awning mode AUTOMATIC mode to MANUAL mode and back to
• Red alarm LED flashes twice  Protection against prying AUTOMATIC mode.
eyes mode
• Red alarm LED flashes 3x  Roller shutter mode
The set mode is displayed at each radio transmission by the
Programming the device
flashing of the operating LED (LED flashing signal 1x per
minute). Requirement
Turn the rotary potentiometer from Function back to a value The end positions of the drive have been set. One transmitter
selected by you. has been programmed.
The awning mode is set as standard in the delivery condition. 1. Move the blind to the centre position.
OEM versions may also be set to a different mode. 2. Press and hold the UP/DOWN and P buttons on the hand-
held/wall transmitter simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
Note
3. Keep the STOP/P button pressed for 3 seconds until the
Wind commands are executed in every mode.
green operating LED flashes fast. When the device is in
The wind interlock is active for 15 to 17 minutes. programming mode, the operative LED flashes fast each
time you press a button.
4. The blind moves up and down for 2 minutes.

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Programming the device

5. Press the UP button at the device immediately after the LED flash signals
start of upward travel. The drive will stop briefly.
6. Press the DOWN button at the device immediately after the Light LED (yellow) Light value reached or exceeded, or twilight
start of downward travel. The drive will stop. shines value reached or undercut
You have successfully programmed the device. Light LED (yellow) Flashes for the duration of the delay time:
flashes constantly light value undercut
Alarm LED (red) Measured wind value or rain value reached
Symbols at the device shines or exceeded
Alarm LED (red) Alarm LED (red) Delay time. Wind value or rain value under-
flashes constantly cut
Light LED (yellow) Operating LED Device transmits in awning mode
(green) goes out
Operating LED (green) once
Wind Operating LED Device transmits in protection against prying
(green) goes out eyes mode
Rain twice
Operating LED Device transmits in roller shutter mode
Twilight (green) goes out 3x
All LEDs flash A sensor is defective or wet
DOWN button

UP button
Light function
STOP /P button The light intensity is measured by the integrated light sensor
/ P
and compared to the threshold value.

Requirement
Setting the threshold values The blind is raised.
There are rotary potentiometers at the underside of the
device. You can set the threshold values in steps using the
rotary potentiometers.

OFF The light function is switched off

Level 1 Travel down at a low light level
Light Settings 2 Intermediate levels
to 14
Level 7 Factory setting
Level 15 Travel down at a high light level
min.
Level 1 Travel up at low wind speed 5 - 7 min.
Settings 2 Intermediate levels
Wind to 10
Level 4 Factory setting
Level 11 Travel up at high wind speeds

OFF The rain function is switched off

Level 1 Travel up at a low rain level
Rain Settings 3 Intermediate levels The sun shines on the sensor for no less than 5 to 7 minutes.
to 14 The measured light value reaches or exceeds the set
Level 15 Travel up at a high rain level threshold value.
Level 2 Factory setting (Sensero Plus) The yellow light LED lights up.
After a short delay (5 to 7 minutes), the blind will travel down.
OFF The twilight function is switched off The weather situation is changing.
Factory setting The measured light value falls below the set threshold value.
Twilight Level 1 Travel down at darkness
Settings 2 Intermediate levels
to 13
Level 14 Travel down at start of twilight

Note
The factory settings for OEM devices may differ from the
above.

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 Programming the device

↓
↓
↓
↓ ↓

After a delay of 15 to 17 minutes, the blind will travel up.

The yellow light LED flashes during the delay time.
Blocked for
Use the HAND/AUTO switching function at the programmed
15 to 17 min.
hand-held/wall transmitter to enable or disable the light
function.
The blind moves up and remains raised for a minimum of 15
to 17 minutes.
Checking the light function (test mode) Red alarm LED shines.
The travel keys at the device are blocked.
Requirement The red alarm LED flashes during the delay time.
The blind is raised. As long as the system is blocked, it is not possible to move
the blind down via a hand-held transmitter.
In the test mode the delay times are shortened from minutes
to seconds. In this way, the travel movements of the system The block will be cancelled after the actual wind value has
can be tested when the set threshold value is exceeded or undercut the threshold for 15 to 17 minutes.
undercut.
1. Press and hold the UP button for at least 3 seconds until Checking the wind function (test mode)
the green operating LED flashes.
Requirement
WARNING! The blind is raised.
Risk of injury by downwards travel of awning,
roller shutter, or venetian blind! In the test mode the delay times are shortened from minutes
to seconds. In this way, the travel movements of the system
The test mode is active for 5 minutes. This time
can be tested when the set threshold value
cannot be shortened.
is exceeded or undercut.
 Keep away from the operating range of the
system. 1. Press and hold the UP button for at least 3 seconds until
the green operating LED flashes.
2. Shine a torch on the light sensor.
WARNING!
A) The set light value is The yellow light LED shines. The
reached or exceeded. blind travels down immediately. Risk of injury by downwards travel of awning,
roller shutter, or venetian blind!
B) Less light. The set The yellow light LED flashes and
light value is now un- goes out after 15 seconds. The The test mode is active for 5 minutes. This time
dercut. blind travels up after 15 seconds. cannot be shortened.
 Keep away from the operating range of the
You can repeat the operation as often as you want within 5 system.
minutes.
2. Use the hand-held transmitter to bring the blind to the
centre position.
Wind function
3. Blow on the wind sensor.
The wind speed is measured by the integrated wind sensor
and compared to the threshold value. A) The set wind value is Red alarm LED shines. The
reached or exceeded. blind travels up immediately.
The wind signal is an emergency signal, hence the wind
function is always active.
B) Blow with less force. The red alarm LED flashes for
Requirement The set wind value is now 15 seconds.
undercut.
The blind is retraced.

The measured wind value exceeds the set threshold value; You can repeat the operation as often as you want within 5
the wind signal is triggered. minutes.

Rain function
The integrated rain sensor in the Sensero AC Plus measures
the rain volume and compares it to the threshold value.

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Maintenance

2. Use the hand-held transmitter to bring the blind to the

CAUTION! centre position.
Caution - Very Hot! Risk of burns if touched! 3. Moisten the rain sensor.
The rain sensor is hot when operating!
The set rain value is reached Red alarm LED shines. The
 Do not touch the rain sensor! or exceeded. blind travels up immediately.
Stop moistening the rain sen- The red alarm LED flashes for
Requirement sor. The set rain value is now 15 seconds.
The blind is retraced. undercut.

The measured rain value exceeds the set threshold value. You can repeat the operation as often as you want within 5
minutes.

↓ ↓ Deleting a programmed sensor

↓
(Not possible in the Function position).
Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for at least
3 seconds.
The green operating LED goes out briefly.
The device is now deleted from all receivers within range.

Maintenance
The device must be freely accessible and must not be
overgrown by vegetation.
The device is maintenance-free, however the cover must be
cleaned from time to time using a moist cloth.
15 - 17 min.
sensor drying phase CAUTION!
Caution - Very Hot! Risk of burns if touched!
The blind moves up and remains raised for 15 to 17 minutes. The rain sensor is hot when operating!
Red alarm LED lights steadily.  Do not touch the rain sensor!
The travel keys at the device are blocked.
The red alarm LED flashes during the delay time.
After 15 to 17 minutes, the drive may be retracted via the
automatic transmitter. Disposal
Retracting via the hand-held transmitter is possible at any After final utilisation, dispose of the device pursuant to the
time. applicable regulations.
If the blind was retracted via a transmitter within the blocked
period (15 to 17 minutes), automatic raising of the system
in case of rain will be possible at the earliest one hour after Troubleshooting
retraction.
Fault Cause Remedy
Checking the rain function (test mode) The blind The wind or rain alarm is Wait until the delay
travels up active. time has elapsed (15
Only available with AC Plus.
automatically in minutes).
Requirement manual mode
The rain sensor is dirty. Clean the rain
The blind is retraced. sensor.
Poor radio connection Change the position
In the test mode the delay times are shortened from minutes of the device.
to seconds. In this way, the travel movements of the system
Voltage supply is inter- Check the voltage.
can be tested when the set threshold value is exceeded or
rupted.
undercut.
No travel The wind alarm is active. Wait until the delay
1. Press and hold the UP button for at least 3 seconds until
command can time has elapsed (15
the green operating LED flashes. be issued via minutes).
the hand-held
The batteries in the hand- Change battery
WARNING! transmitter
held transmitter are flat.
Risk of injury by downwards travel of awning,
Motor has no power sup- Check power supply
roller shutter, or venetian blind! ply or is overheated or allow motor to cool
The test mode is active for 5 minutes. This time down.
cannot be shortened. The blind does WIND threshold value is Adjust the WIND
 Keep away from the operating range of the not travel up set incorrectly threshold value.
system. when it is
windy.

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 Repair

Fault Cause Remedy

The blind The LIGHT threshold Adjust the LIGHT
doesn’t value is not exceeded. threshold value
travel down in
Wind alarm is active Wait until the delay
response to
time has elapsed (15
sunshine
minutes).
Rain alarm is active Wait until the delay
time has elapsed (15
minutes).
Roller shutter mode is not Change the mode
supported by the receiver.
The transmitter is set to Set the transmitter to
MANUAL mode. AUTOMATIC mode.
Poor radio connection Change the position
of the device.
Light sensor is dirty Clean light sensor
The device Device is already pro- Delete the device and
cannot be grammed re-program it
programmed to
Poor radio connection Change the position
recognize the
of the device.
receiver
The blind The twilight threshold Adjust the twilight
doesn’t value is set incorrectly. threshold value.
travel down in
The twilight function is not Use a different
response to
supported by the receiver. receiver.
darkness
The blind Device is improperly pro- Delete the device and
travels down grammed re-program it
when it is
windy.
All LEDs flash Wind sensor is wet; device Allow the wind sensor
is defective to dry

Repair
Please contact your dealer if you have any queries.

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EC Declaration of conformity

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We hereby declare that the following mentioned product/s meet/s the standards of the European Community.

Product designation: ProLine 2

• Lumo-868 all versions
• Lumero-868 / -915 all versions
• Aero-868 / -915, Aero-868 / -915 Plus, Aero-868 / -915 AC all versions
• Sensero-868 / -915 AC, Sensero-868 / -915 AC Plus all versions

Description: Sun, dusk, wind and rain sensors with bidirectional and unidirectional
radio-based sensor system.
Can be used in conjunction with controllers for opening and closing roller shutter and
other shading systems as well as other actuators.

The conformity of the above mentioned products with the relevant health and safety requirements is taken into
account by the following directives and standards:

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 60730-1:2000, EN 60730-2-7:1991
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EN 60335-1:2002
• R&TTE Directives 1999/5/EC
ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
ETSI EN 300 220-2 V2.1.2
• RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

Beuren, 05.07.2012

Ralph Trost
-CE Manager-, -Representative documentation -

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