From an electrical point of view, the motors can be controlled in two different ways:

1. You can use a standard TDS13525 or 13526 motor interface (with a pre-configured internal 'motor' function). See all the details below in the chapter 'Engine interfaces'.
2. Make your own 'motor function' which will control standard output relays. In this case, you only use relays from a PICOS or TDS13510, 13512 or TDS13504 interfaces. In this case, it may be necessary to use 1, 2 or 3 relays, depending on the application. See all the details below in the 'motor function' chapter.

Motor interfaces

(Only for TDS13525 / TDS13526 – not to be used with separate relay outputs; in this case see next chapter)

Definition:

Motor interfaces are used to control AC and DC motors used with indoor/outdoor electric curtains, shutters, drapes, blinds, screens, etc. which are controlled automatically. The function can rotate the motor left or right, and stop it at any time. This paragraph presents the motors controlled by a Motor Interface (TDS13524, TDS13525, TDS13526). For motors controlled by 1-3 independent relays, see "motor function".

Settings

From function :

"Name":

The name of a “Motor” function is subdivided into three parts::

• Space: The room where the engine is located.
• Icon: The room where the engine is located.
• Definition: The room where the engine is located.

Settings:

in the Settings tab you can select the type of motor, eg blinds, curtains, .. controlled by motor output. By selecting the engine type, some parameters will be automatically filled in. For example, for a roller shutter 0% will be set to 'UP', for a curtain it will be 'Open'. Other settings on this tab are:

• 0%': in the Settings tab you can select the type of motor, eg blinds, curtains, .. controlled by motor output. By selecting the engine type, some parameters will be automatically filled in. For example, for a roller shutter 0% will be set to 'UP', for a curtain it will be 'Open'. Other settings on this tab are:
• 100%’: a text to display for the 'CLOSED/LOW' position of the motor and an arrow to display to go to this position.
• Durée 0% -> 100%': The time required for the motor to go from its 0% position to its 100% position.
• Durée 100% -> 0%': The time required for the motor to go from its 100% position to its 0% position.

• __'Total slat time': (only available for 'slat motor' types eg 'Venetian blinds'). The total time for the blades to rotate from their 'up' position to their 'down' position.

Advanced:

the following settings are available on this tab

• 'Motor Direction Reversal': Check this option to reverse the direction of the motor.
• 'Automatically adjusted run times': only available on interfaces that support 'runtime detection' (TDS13526). Check this option to automatically adjust run times over time (eg when motors start to run slower due to wear).
• 'Position indication’: select whether the position should be displayed for 'all positions', 'only 0 and 100%' or that the position should not be displayed.
• Pre run 0%': only available if the 'position indication' parameter is set to 'all positions'. Select the time for the motor to go from 0% to 1% (or from 1% to 0%). For example, if the blinds go higher than the top of the window.
• 'Post run at 100%': only available if the 'position indication' parameter is set to 'all positions'. Select the time for the motor to go from 99% to 100% (or from 100% to 99%). For example, for a roller shutter, it may take some time to stack the slats.
• 'Limit UP/DOWN standard betweene’: only available if 'position indication' is set to 'all positions'. Here you can set a limit for UP (or OPEN) and DOWN (or CLOSED). The status feedback will change to 'HIGH' or 'LOW' when this position is reached. For example: for American blinds.

Automatic function

On the auto function tab, there are settings to automate the motor based on the condition. Use this feature to automatically lower the engine when the condition is met. When the condition is not met, the engine opens automatically.

Automatic function

In the 'Automatic function' tab, parameters are used to automate the operation of the motor with respect to sunlight.

• State to activate Automatic Function: a function which must be 'TRUE' to activate the function.
• Automatic motor position function: the position of the motor to reach when the condition is true. If false, the motor will go to 0%.
• Action time: default 5 minutes. Delay between when the condition became true (or false) and when the automatic function will be activated (or deactivated). Use this delay to prevent the automatic function from turning on (or off) if the condition is only true (or false) for a short time.
• Minimum waiting time’: default 20 minutes. Minimum time between activation and deactivation (or vice versa) of the Automatic function. Use this function to prevent the automatic function from being turned on-off repeatedly because the status changes frequently.

Wind protection

In the 'Wind protection' tab there are settings to protect the motor (outer screens/awnings) against wind damage. Can also be used for rain protection.

State to activate the wind protection

a function that must be 'TRUE' to activate the wind protection.

• Wind protection motor position: the position of the motor to reach when the condition is true.
• Minimum waiting time:default 30 mins. The amount of time the condition must be false to disable the 'wind protection'.

Limit switches

On this tab, inputs can be selected as state feedback for motor limit switches (generally for contacts used in the context of a door, a garage door, etc.)

• Limit switch 0%: the digital input signal for 0%
• End of run 100%’__: _the digital input signal for 100%

Operating from a touchscreen button (or digital input)

'START/STOP' option

' Short downforce'

If the engine is running, the engine stops. If the engine is in a fixed position, the engine goes in the opposite direction of its last movement (if the last stroke of the engine was towards the '100%' position, the engine will go towards the '0%' position).

' Long press' '

operation identical to 'Short press '.;

Option 'Go to 0%'

' Short downforce'

If the engine is running towards '0%', the engine stops. If the engine is in a fixed position, or running towards 100%, the engine will go to the '0%' position.

' Long Press' '

Operation identical to 'Short Press'.

Option 'Go to 100%'

• Similar to 'Go to 0%', but in the opposite direction.

Option 'Go to position'

' *Short press'

Depending on the selected value, this function allows you to switch the motor between a defined position and '0%' or between a defined position and '100%'. If the engine is in the '0%' position (or the '100%' position), the engine will go to the given position. Otherwise, the engine will go to the '0%' position (or the '100%' position) (regardless of whether the engine is running or not).

' Long press'

operation identical to 'Short press'. ↵

'Start / STOP continuous' option

' *Short press'

this type of function is not available with a short press.

' Long downforce'

the motor will be activated in contrast to its last movement. The motor continues to operate as long as the button is pressed. When you release the button, the engine will be stopped.

Option 'Go to 0% continuous'

• Operation is similar to continuous 'START/STOP', but the motor always goes towards 0%

Option 'Go to 100% continuous'

• Similar to 'Go to 0% continuous'.

'Automatic Function' option

Short press

ACTIVATES or DESACTIVE the automatic function (this will not activate the motor immediately. Depending on the condition status, the engine can be activated after the 'action time')

' Long press'

operation identical to 'Short press '.

Behavior of the function when used in another function

Type 'START / STOP engine'

The action of the engine depends on the target parameter:

' Start/Stop'

if the function is activated, the motor starts in the opposite direction to that of the last movement. If the function is disabled, the engine stops.

' Xx%'

The engine is activated for the given percentage of its execution. The direction will be opposite to the last movement.;

Type 'Motor Go to position'

The action of the engine depends on the target parameter, not all parameters of the target are available in all functions.

' Xxxx% / 0%'

The motor will go to the given position when the function is activated. When the function is disabled, the engine will go to the 0% position.

' Xx %/100%'

The motor will go to the given position when the function is activated. When the function is disabled, the engine will go to the 100% position.

Type 'Set the position of the slats'

' Define the position of the slats'

only for the 'slat motor' types. When the function is activated, the slats will go to the given position. When the function is disabled the slats will go to 0%

Type 'Automatic Function'

' Automatic function'

the operation is similar to that of the 'Automatic' function from a button.;

Motor Functions↵

(Not for TDS13525 - TDS13526; in this case, see above)

Definition:

A motor function is used to control an alternating current or direct current motor, for example electric solar blinds, curtains, shutters, ... with standard relays (PICOS, MICROS +, TDS13510, TDS13512, ...). This paragraph is about motors that are controlled by 1 to 3 independent relays, but there are many similarities with motors controlled by a motor interface. For similar features, this chapter will refer to the 'Engine' chapter

Parameters

' Name', 'Part', 'Icon'

the same as for the engine interfaces.

' Output type'

defines how the relays of TELETASK are connected to the actual motor, there are four types (for more details on the different types see later in this chapter):

• 2 relays (direction and power)'
• 2 relays (top and bottom)'
• 3 relays (up, down and off)'
• 1 relay (on/off)'

' Parameters'

the same as for motor interfaces, but 'blade motor' types are not supported for motor functions.

' Advanced'

the same as for engine interfaces, but 'Steering Reversal' and 'Automatically Adjusted Operating Times' are not supported for engine functions.

' Automatic function'

the same as for motor interfaces

' Wind protection'

the same as for motor interfaces

' Limit Switch'

the same as for the engine interfaces.

Different types of output

' 2 relays (direction and power)

' this type of output can be used to control an AC or DC motor, without internal electronic control. The steering relay toggles an external switch (or dual switch). The power relay connects or disconnects the motor with the power supply (see motor diagram).

' 2 relays (top and bottom)

': this type of output can be used to control motors with internal electronic control. When the motor needs to run up (or down) the UP (or DOWN) relay is closed. When the engine needs to stop the relay is opened.

' 3 relays (up, down and off)

' this type of output can be used to control motors with internal electronic control. When the motor needs to run up (or down) the UP (or DOWN) relay sends a pulse while being activated for 1.5s. When the motor needs to stop the STOP relay sends a pulse.

' 1 relay (on/off)

': (not recommended due to lack of status feedback) this type of output can be used to control motors with internal electronic control. When the engine needs to start or stop, the relay sends a pulse. This method is usually used for motors that are also controlled by remote external controls (garage doors and gates). This method only allows the basic 'on/off' operation and the system does not know in which direction the engine starts.

Behavior of the function

The operation is identical to that of the motor interface, except for the 'Set slat position' option which is not supported by the motor function.

Diagnostic

Engines can be seen in diagnostics under the engine section.

It is possible to direct the motor up or down with the arrow buttons.
When an automatic function has been set on the engine, the status (ON/OFF) will be displayed right next to the calibration button. It is possible to change the status of the automatic function by clicking on it. This will cause a switch between ON and OFF.
When the wind protection has been set and is active, it will be displayed next to the automatic protection. No action is possible on it↵