homematic IP HmIP-BBL-I Blind Actuator for Brand Switches Instruction Manual

homematic IP HmIP-BBL-I Blind Actuator for Brand Switches

Product Information

Specifications

Model: HmIP-BBL-I

Input: 230 V/50 Hz 2.2 A max.
Dimensions: (B x H x T)

Weight:
Wireless Frequency Band:

Package Contents:
- 1 x User Manual (158688 web Version 1.1)
- 1 x [List other components here]

Product Usage Instructions

Inbetriebnahme (Commissioning)

Before starting the installation, please refer to the provided user manual for detailed instructions.

Installationshinweise (Installation Instructions)

Contact a qualified electrician for installation.
Ensure you have the appropriate adapter, frame, and rocker switch for installation.

Installation

Follow the step-by-step installation guide provided in the manual.

Anlernen (Learning)

Refer to the manual for instructions on how to pair and set up your device.

Bedienung (Operation)

Once installed, follow the operational instructions provided in the user manual for using the device effectively.

Fehlerbehebung (Troubleshooting)

If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance on resolving common problems.

Wiederherstellung der Werkseinstellungen (Factory Reset)

If needed, instructions for resetting the device to the factory settings can be found in the manual.

Wartung und Reinigung (Maintenance and Cleaning)

Follow the maintenance and cleaning instructions provided to ensure the longevity of your device.

Allgemeine Hinweise zum Funkbetrieb (General Notes on Wireless Operation)

For optimal performance, follow the general guidelines outlined in the manual regarding wireless operation.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can children play with the device?

A: The device is not a toy and should not be played with by children. Keep packaging materials away from children as they can pose risks.

Q: What should I do if I encounter an error code?

A: Refer to the manual for a list of error codes and their meanings. Follow the recommended steps to address any issues.

Package contents

Quantity Description

1 Homematic IP Shading Actuator – International
1 Operating manual

Information about this manual

Please read this manual carefully before beginning operation with your Homematic IP device. Keep the manual so you can refer to it at a later date if you need to.
If you hand over the device to other persons for use, please hand over this manual as well.

Symbols used:

Attention!

This indicates a hazard.

Note.

This section contains important additional information!

Hazard information

Do not open the device. It does not contain any parts that need to be maintained by the user. There is a risk of electric shock if the device is opened. If you have any doubts, have the device checked by an expert.
For safety and licensing reasons (CE), unauthorized change and/or modification of the device is not permitted.
Do not use the device if there are signs of damage to the housing, control elements, or connecting terminals, for example. If you have any doubts, have the device checked by an expert.
The device may only be operated in dry and dust-free environments and must be protected from the effects of moisture, vibrations, solar or other methods of heat radiation, excessive cold, and mechanical loads.

The device is not a toy: do not allow children to play with it. Do not leave packaging material lying around. Plastic films/bags, pieces of polystyrene, etc. can be dangerous in the hands of a child.
We accept no liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or the failure to observe the hazard warnings. In such cases, all warranty claims are void. We accept no liability for any consequential damage.
The device may only be used for fixed installations. The device must be securely attached within a fixed installation.

The actuator is part of the building installation. Observe the relevant national standards and directives during planning and set-up. The device has been designed solely for operation on a 230 V/50 Hz AC supply. Only qualified electricians (to VDE 0100) are permitted to carry out work on the 230 V mains. The applicable accident prevention regulations must be observed while such work is being carried out. To avoid electric shocks from the device, please disconnect the mains voltage (trip the miniature circuit breaker). Non-compliance with the installation instructions can cause fire or introduce other hazards.
When connecting to the device terminals, take the permissible cables and cable cross-sections into account.
Loads connected to the relay outputs require sufficient insulation.

Please take the technical data (in particular the maximum permissible switching capacity of the relay and the type of load to be con-nected) into account before connecting a load. Do not exceed the capacity specified for the device.
No SELV/PELV power circuits may be connected to the connecting terminals of the relay outputs.
Exceeding this capacity could lead to the destruction of the device, fires, or electric shocks.

The circuit to which the device and the load will be connected must be protected by a circuit breaker under EN60898-1 (tripping characteristic B or C, max. 16 A rated current, min. 6 kA breaking capacity, energy limitation class 3). Installation regulations according to VDE 0100 and HD382 or 60364 must be observed. The circuit breaker must be easily accessible to the user and marked as the disconnecting device for the actuator.
Before the actuator is connected, remove the fuse from the fuse box.
Except for configuration, the device may only be operated with an associated switch cover.

The device has not been designed to support safety disconnection.
Only shutters and blinds with limit switches (mechanical or electronic) should be used. Before putting the actuator into operation, check that the limit switches on the connected motors have been adjusted correctly.
The device must only be operated within residential buildings.

Using the device for any purpose other than that described in this operating manual does not fall within the scope of intended use and will invalidate any warranty or liability.
If used in a security application, the device has to be operated in connection with a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to bridge possible power failure according to EN 50130-4.

Function and device overview

The Homematic IP Shading Actuator for brand switches – international offers comfortable and individual control of connected AC motors used with blinds, shutters, and awnings. Thus, electrically operated window coverings are moved up and down automatically and the slat position of blinds can be adjusted precisely. Blinds, shutters, and awnings are operated easily via the push-button rocker switch, via remote control, or the Homematic IP app.

The blind actuator offers installation with a flush-mounting box for switches from various popular manufacturers.
Adapters for different switches enable switches from popular manufacturers to be replaced cost-effectively with an intelligent Homematic IP installation. Using existing or planned switches and cabling reduces the cost of installation to a minimum.
The design, color, and finish of already installed switches remain the same since existing frames and rockers can continue to be used.

Device overview (see Figure 1):

(A) System button (pairing button and LED)
(B) Connecting terminal for 2 (motor “up”)

(C) Connecting terminal for 1 (motor “down”)
(D) Connecting terminal for N (neutral conductor)
(E) Connecting terminal L (phase conductor)

General system information

This device is part of the Homematic IP smart home system and works with the Homematic IP protocol. All devices of the system can be configured comfortably and individually with the user interface of the Central Control Unit CCU3 or flexibly via the
Homematic IP smartphone app in connection with the Homematic IP cloud. All available functions provided by the system in combination with other components are described in the Homematic IP Wired Installation Guide.
All current technical documents and updates are provided at www.homematic-ip.com.

Adapters for brand switch systems

To achieve compatibility with as many manufacturers as possible and make integration in different designs easier, different rocker adapters are available as accessories.
A separate list of compatibility with the standard switch series can be found in the website download area www.homemat-ic-ip.com.
Further information on installing the adapter can be found in the operating instructions for the corresponding adapter.

Start-up

Installation instructions

Please read this entire section before starting to install the device.
Before installation, please note the device number (SGTIN) labeled on the device as well as the exact installation location to make later allocation easier.

You can also find the device number on the QR code sticker supplied.
Please note! Only to be installed by persons with the relevant elec-tro-technical knowledge and experience!*
Incorrect installation can endanger

your own life
and the lives of other users of the electrical system.
Incorrect installation also means that you are running the risk of serious damage to property, e.g. from fire. You risk personal liability for personal injury and property damage.

Consult an electrician

Specialist knowledge required for installation:
The following specialist knowledge is particularly important during installation:

The “5 safety rules” to be used disconnect from mains; safeguard from switching on again; check that no voltage is present in the system; earth and short circuit; cover or cordon off neighboring live parts;
Select suitable tools, measuring equipment, and, if necessary, personal safety equipment;
Evaluation of measuring results;

Selection of electrical installation material for safeguarding shut-off conditions;
IP protection types;
Installation of electrical installation material;

Type of supply network (TN system, IT system, TT system) and the resulting connecting conditions (classical zero balancing, protective earthing, required additional measures, etc.).

The device may only be installed in the following commercially available switch boxes (device boxes):

According to DIN 49073-1

Batibox-type switch boxes from Legrand
Agro flush-mounting back boxes
The device can only be used with tube motors that have inte-grated obstacle detection.

Please observe the hazard information in the section „2 Hazard information“ on page 27 during installation.

Permitted cable cross-sections for connecting to the device are:

Rigid cable [mm2]	flexible cable with/without ferrule [mm2]
0.75 – 2.50	0.75 – 2.50

Installation overview

Installation

To remove an existing switch, follow the instructions of the respective switch manufacturer.

To install the Shading Actuator, proceed as follows:

Switch off the circuit breaker for the power circuit (see Figure 2).
Place a suitable adapter on the Shading Acutator and screw it tight using the enclosed screws (see Figure 4).
For further details on installation, refer to the operating instructions for the adapter.

Connect the Shading Acutator as required according to Figure 3
Loosen the screws of the flush-mounted box and screw the box slightly outwards.
Insert the Shading Acutator with the mounted adapter onto the screws in the flush-mounted box and screw the screws back in (see figures 5+6).

Place the frame of your switch series on the Shading Acutator (see Figure 7).
Insert the rocker into the frame (see Figure 8).
Switch the circuit breaker of the power circuit back on again.

The Shading Acutator is now ready for operation and can be con-nected to the Homematic IP access point (see see „6.4 Pairing.

Pairing

Please read this entire section before starting the pairing procedure.

First, set up your Homematic IP access point via the Homematic IP app to enable the operation of other Homematic IP devices within your system. For further information, please refer to the operating manual of the access point.
You can connect the device either to the access point or to the Homematic Central Control Unit CCU3. For detailed information, please refer to the Homematic IP User Guide, available for download in the download area of www.homematic-ip.com.
To integrate the device into your system and enable it to communicate with other Homematic IP devices, you must first add the device to your Homematic IP access point.

To add the device, please proceed as follows:

Open the Homematic IP app on your smartphone.
Select the menu item “Add device”.

After installation, the pairing mode remains activated for 3 minutes.
If the time has exceeded, you can manually restart the pairing mode for another 3 minutes by removing the rocker and pressing the sys-tem button (A) briefly with a pointed object (see Figure 9).
Your device will automatically appear in the Homematic IP app.

To confirm, enter the last four digits of the device number (SG- TIN) in your app or scan the QR code. The device number can be found on the sticker supplied or attached to the device.
Wait until pairing is completed.
If connecting is successful, the LED (A) lights up green. The device is now ready for use.

If the LED lights up red, please try again.
Select the desired solution for your device.
In the app, give the device a name and allocate it to a room.

Operation

After setup, you can perform initial operating functions via the push-but-ton rocker switch:

Short button press the upper button The motor for the blinds/shutters/awnings moves into the corresponding end position.
Short button press lower button (opposite direction): The motor stops.

Long button press: The motor is controlled so that you can adjust the slat position of the blind.

Troubleshooting

Command not confirmed

If at least one receiver does not confirm a command, the device LED (A) lights up red at the end of the failed transmission process. The failed transmission may be caused by radio interference (see „11 General information about radio operation“ on page This may be caused by the following:

The receiver cannot be reached.
The receiver is unable to execute the command (load failure, mechanical blockade, etc.).
The receiver is faulty.

Duty cycle

The duty cycle is a legally regulated limit of the transmission time of devices in the 868 MHz range. This regulation aims to safeguard the operation of all devices working in the 868 MHz range.
In the 868 MHz frequency range we use, the maximum transmission time of any device is 1% of an hour (i.e. 36 seconds in an hour).

Devices must cease transmission when they reach the 1% limit until this time restriction comes to an end. Homematic IP devices are designed and produced with 100% conformity to this regulation.
During normal operation, the duty cycle is not usually reached. However, repeated and radio-intensive pair-ing processes mean that it may be reached in isolated instances during the start-up or initial installation of a system.
If the duty cycle is exceeded, this is indicated by one long red lighting of the device LED (A) and may manifest itself in the device temporarily not working.

The device starts working correctly again after a short period (max. 1 hour).

Automatic disconnection in case of overload

If the device is overloaded with load currents greater than 2,2 A or with loads with more than 500 VA power, after a short delay time, this leads to the device’s automatic disconnection.

The safety disconnect is reported with an error message via the app or WebUI.
To be able to use the device again, you must remove the overload disconnect the device from the mains, and then reconnect it.
Alternatively, you can wait 30 minutes after removing the overload (“restart lock”). The Switch Module can then be switched on again.
The Switch Module is not automatically switched on after the restart lock has expired.

Error codes and flashing sequences

Flashing code	Meaning	Solution
Short orange flash-ing	Radio transmission/ attempting to transmit/data transmission	Wait until the transmission is completed.

1x long green flash	Transmission confirmed	You can continue the operation.
1x long red flash	Transmission fails or the duty cycle limit is reached	Please try again (see „8.1 Command not confirmed“ or see „8.2 Duty cycle
Short orange flashing (every 10 s)	Pairing mode active	Enter the last four numbers of the device serial number to confirm (see „6.4 Pairing
6x long red flashes	Device defective	Please see your app for error messages or contact your retailer.
1x orange and 1x green flash	Test display	You can continue once the test display has stopped.

Restoring factory settings

The device’s factory settings can be restored. If you do this, you will lose all your settings.

To restore the factory settings of the device, please proceed as follows:

Remove the rocker (if necessary).
Press and hold down the system button (A) for 4 s with a pointed object (e.g. a pen) until the LED starts flashing orange quickly (see Figure 10).
Release the system button.
Press and hold down the system button again for 4 seconds, until the LED lights up green (see Figure 11).
Release the system button again to conclude the procedure.
The device will perform a restart. After the restart, you can again integrate your device into your Homematic IP system.

Maintenance and cleaning

The product does not require any maintenance. Enlist the help of an expert to carry out any repairs.
The mains voltage must be disconnected before the device is removed (trip the miniature circuit-breaker). Only qualified electricians (to VDE 0100) are permitted to carry out work on the 230 V mains.
Clean the device using a soft, lint-free cloth that is clean and dry. Do not use any detergents containing solvents, as they could corrode the plastic housing and label.

General information about radio operation

Radio transmission is performed on a non-exclusive transmission path, which means that there is a possibility of interference occurring.
Inter-ference can also be caused by switching operations, electrical motors, or defective electrical devices.
The range of transmission within buildings can differ greatly from that available in the open air. Besides the transmitting power and the re-ception characteristics of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity in the vicinity have an important role to play, as do on-site structural/screening conditions.
Hereby, eQ-3 AG, Maiburger Str. 29, 26789 Leer/Germany declares that the radio equipment type Homematic IP HmIP-BBL-I complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.homematic-ip.com

Technical specifications

Device short description: HmIP-BBL-I
Supply voltage: 230 V/50 Hz
Current consumption: 2,2 A max. Standby power
consumption: 0.2 W
Max. switching capacity: 500 VA
Load type: Motor load
Relay: 1x changeover contact, 1x NO contact
Cable type and cross-section: rigid and flexible cable, 0.75-2.5 mm²
Installation: only in the following switch boxes:
- According to DIN 49073-1
- Batibox-type switch boxes from Legrand
- Agro flush-mounting back boxes
Protection rating: IP20
Ambient temperature: -5 to +40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D): 52 x 52 x 31 mm
Weight: 55 g
Radio frequency band: 868.0-868.6 MHz
869.4-869.65 MHz
Max. radio transmission power: 10 dBm
Receiver category: SRD category 2
Type radio free-field range: 175 m
Duty cycle: < 1 % per h/< 10 % per h

Instructions for disposal

This symbol means that the device must not be disposed of as household waste, general waste, or in a yellow bin or a yellow sack.
For the protection of health and the environment, you must take the product and all electronic parts included in the scope of delivery to a municipal collection point for old electrical and electronic equipment to ensure their correct disposal.
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment must also take back obsolete equipment free of charge.
By disposing of it separately, you are making a valuable contribution to the reuse, recycling, and other methods of recovery of old devices.
Please also remember that you, the end user, are responsible for deleting personal data on any old electrical and electronic equipment before disposing of it.

Information about conformity

The CE mark is a free trademark that is intended exclusively for the authorities and does not imply any assurance of properties.
For technical support, please contact your retailer.
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