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SOMFY V 500 Connect User Manual

SOMFY V 500 Connect
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V
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500 Connect
User guide
Wi-FiWi-Fi

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SOMFY V 500 Connect Specifications

General IconGeneral
Door Lock ControlYes
Gate ControlYes
Night VisionYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi
Mobile AppYes
CompatibilitySomfy
TypeVideo Intercom

Summary

Important Information and Safety

General Information

Read installation and safety instructions carefully before installing this Somfy product.

General Safety Instructions

Product not designed for persons with reduced capacities without supervision or prior instruction.

Conditions for Use

Radio range limitations and environmental factors affecting product performance.

Recycling and Disposal

Do not dispose of with household waste; take to an approved collection point for recycling.

Meaning of Logos on the Mains Adapter

Explanation of symbols for mains adapter installation and earthing requirements.

Cleaning Instructions

Clean the equipment with a soft, dry cloth after switching off the power.

Prerequisites Before Installation

Wi-Fi Network Requirement

Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network; 5 GHz Wi-Fi is incompatible.

Wi-Fi Range Requirement

Ensure sufficient 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi range at the indoor monitor's installation location.

Maximum Number of Monitors

The connected video door phone is compatible with a maximum of 1 indoor monitor.

Presentation of the Connected Video Door Phone

System Components Overview

Consists of an indoor monitor and a door station, connected by a 2-wire cable.

Remote Access via Somfy Protect App

Manage access, communicate, and control gates remotely via the "Somfy Protect" app.

Indoor Monitor Control Features

Preview visitors, communicate, and control gates/pedestrian gates from the indoor monitor.

Indoor Monitor

Touch Screen and Navigation

Allows viewing visitors, using controls, accessing photos, and settings.

Microphone for Communication

Enables communication with the person at the door station.

SD Card Reader Functionality

Allows saving photos from the door station and adding custom ring tones.

Visualisation LED Indicator

Indicates connection correctness or a visit when the user is absent.

Motion/Presence Detector Operation

Activates the screen automatically when motion or presence is detected.

Speaker for Audio Output

Enables hearing the ring tone and the person at the door station.

Terminal Block Connections

Used for connecting the power supply and the door station.

Reset Button Usage

Used to restart or reinitialise the video door phone, e.g., for Wi-Fi changes.

Operating LED Status Indicator

Indicates the operational status of the connected video door phone.

Door Station

Rain Shield Protection

Protects the camera from the rain.

Camera Features and Angle

Films visitors and sends video to the monitor and smartphone (102° H, 65° V).

Infrared LEDs for Night Vision

Provide enhanced night vision capabilities.

Brightness Sensor Function

Automatically activates infrared LEDs when it is dark.

Microphone for Visitor Communication

Allows visitors to talk to the people they are visiting.

Speaker for Visitor Audio

Allows visitors to hear the people talking to them.

Name Plate Customization

Indicates your name on a label, accessible after removing the call button.

Back-lit Call Button Functionality

Notifies the resident and sends visitor photos to the app upon pressing.

Anti-Tamper Screw Security

Prevents the door station from being removed without the assembly key.

Terminal Block Wiring

Used to connect the door station to the monitor, gate drive, and electric latch.

Speaker Volume Adjustment

Adjusts the volume of the door station speaker using a screwdriver.

Standard Installation

Cable Selection Guide by Distance

Specifies cable types and quantities based on distance between door station and monitor.

General Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the overall wiring setup for the video door phone system.

Junction Box Limitations

Indicates the maximum number of junction boxes allowed for wiring runs.

Cable Sheathing Recommendation

Recommends installing door phone and gate motor cables in separate protective sheaths.

Cable Supply Information

Notes that the necessary cables are not supplied with the product.

Installing the Indoor Monitor

RTS Gate Motor Control Setup

Information on controlling Somfy RTS gate motors via dry contact and radio control.

Mounting Bracket Installation

Step-by-step guide for screwing the mounting bracket to the wall.

Cable Stripping and Routing

Instructions on how to strip protruding wall cables and route them correctly.

Connecting Power and Station Cables

Inserting power supply cables into terminal blocks DC 24V and CS/Call station.

Verifying Cable Connections

Ensuring cables are correctly inserted into terminal blocks by gently pulling them.

Securing Monitor to Wall Bracket

How to fasten the monitor to the wall bracket by sliding it downwards.

Installing the Door Station

Recommended Installation Height and Placement

Install at approx. 1.60m and avoid placing camera opposite a light source.

Routing Cables Through Rain Shield

Route all cables in the rain shield and fasten it to the wall/pillar.

Connecting Door Station Terminals

Connect indoor monitor cable, electric latch, and gate drive cables to terminals.

Securing Door Station Assembly

Place the door station in the rain shield and screw it using the assembly key.

Name Plate Customization Steps

Steps to turn call button, access name plate, write name, and reassemble.

Connecting to the Gate and/or Pedestrian Gate

Remote Gate Control Prerequisite

Ensure call station is wired to gate motor or electric latch for remote control via app.

Safety Compliance for Automated Gates

Compliance with EN 12453 for safe use of motorised doors and gates.

Connecting to Somfy Gate Motorisation

Connect door station dry contact output (COM/NO) to drive electronics terminals.

Connecting to Electric Latch

Connect terminal blocks L- and L+ of the door station to the electric latch.

Powering On the Installation

Power-On Sequence

Switch the gate drive on first, then the connected video door phone.

Mains Adapter Placement Guidelines

Mains adaptor must be installed no more than 8m from the monitor and be accessible.

Indoor Monitor and Door Station Settings

Indoor Monitor Screen Activation Logic

Screen activates on movement detection or touch; settings are stored after power loss.

Indoor Monitor User Interface Overview

Overview of functions: Live view, Photos, Gate control, Pedestrian gate, Settings.

Adding and Controlling RTS Products

Control up to 5 RTS products or groups within range of the monitor.

Adjusting Door Station Speaker Volume

Use screwdriver to turn button on back of door station to increase or decrease volume.

Call Button Beep Configuration

Toggle audible beep by pressing the call button for 5 seconds.

Connecting the Video Door Phone to the "Somfy Protect" App

App Benefits and Core Features

Receive notifications, communicate, control gates remotely, and view visit history via the app.

Setting Up a Somfy Protect Account

Steps to download the app, create an account, and add the device.

Adding Device to Existing Somfy Protect Account

Steps to open the app, go to 'My devices', and add the new connected video door phone.

Reinitialising/Restarting the Connected Video Door Phone

Changing Wi-Fi Network Settings

Reinitialise the video door phone and follow app instructions to change the Wi-Fi network.

Device Restart Procedures

Restart the device remotely via the app or locally via the monitor using the reset pin.

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