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Ritmo2k

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Controlling Somfy Blinds with a Universal RTS Interface II
« on: January 30, 2009, 08:17:11 pm »
The Somfy RTS Blind Motors can be controlled via an RS232/485 port on a single RF transmitter.
The manual for their RS232 devices suggests:

  Use the ASCII protocol: <!> <2 digit unit code> <Directional Command> NOTE: directional command must be capital letters.
  example; to send a command for motor 3 to go up: !03U

Can anyone outline the procedure, I don't mind reading through the wiki, but I am not sure what to read? A ref to the section would be appreciated!

Thanks!

tkmedia

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Re: Controlling Somfy Blinds with a Universal RTS Interface II
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 11:50:33 pm »
Take a look at another rs232 device template like yamaha RxvX00

It should give you an idea of what needs to be done.





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Re: Controlling Somfy Blinds with a Universal RTS Interface II
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 07:19:19 am »
Thanks!
I have some demo units coming asap, I will post back any results...