Hunter Douglas Window Fashions PC3 Communication Control User Manual

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Communication Control Users Manual

Users Manual

PowerView® Hub
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Table of Contents
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Home Automation Integration . . . . . . .13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Accessory Setup Code below.
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The PowerView® Hub interfaces with the PowerView® App to allow
control of Hunter Douglas motorized window coverings from mobile
devices. The Hub can also integrate with home automation systems
via IP or cloud-to-cloud integration.
Wireless Router
Power Supply
Repeater
PowerView Hub
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KIT CONTENTS
A. PowerView® Hub USB
B. PowerView® Repeater
C. USB Power Supply
D. USB Power Supply Cable
E. Ethernet Cable (Optional)
E.
A.
D.
B.
C.
Note: Do not expose the PowerView Hub to direct sunlight.
Note: Download the PowerView® App. The App is available for Apple® iOS and
Android™ mobile devices.
Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Connect Hub to Internet connected wireless router.
Connect using an active Wi-Fi network:
Open the PowerView® App on your mobile device and follow
the on-screen instructions to properly connect to an active
Wi-Fi network. The Hub will continue to blink AMBER, once
the Hub has been connected to the home network.
Connect using an Ethernet cable (optional)
Connect the Ethernet cable from the Hub to an open LAN port on your router.
The Hub will continue to blink AMBER, once it has been connected to the
home network.
Connect power to Hub.
1. Connect one end of the USB power cable to the USB power
supply.
2. Plug the USB power supply into an AC outlet or power strip.
3. Plug the other end of the USB power cable into the power port
on the back of the Hub.
Note: During the boot-up process, the Hub’s LED may turn off and on again. Once
the Hub has completed the boot-up process, it will consistently blink AMBER. Do not
interrupt the boot-up process by cutting power or pressing any buttons on the back
panel of the Hub. 5
Note: If connecting the Hub to the home network via Ethernet, connect the
Hub to the router, before connecting the Hub to power.
CONNECTIONS
Wireless Router
Power Supply
Repeater
PowerView Hub
Pairing your Hub with an existing
PowerView® Shade Network.
If you have already established a PowerView® Shade Network
between a PowerView® Remote and PowerView shades, you should
pair the Hub to the same network. To pair the Hub to the same
network, open the PowerView® App and follow the prompts. The
Hub LED will turn to solid BLUE, once the Hub has been paired to
the PowerView Shade Network.
Distribute Repeater(s) as needed.
CONNECTIONS
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Note: Do not expose the PowerView® Repeater to direct sunlight.
Transfer your hub data (if needed).
If you have a Gen 1 Hub (above left) on your PowerView® Shade
Network, follow in-app instructions to transfer Hub data to the
new PowerView® Hub.
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CONNECTIONS
Test signal to Repeater(s).
Press and hold the P button on the back of the PowerView® Hub.
The light on each Repeater should blink BLUE. If the Repeater
does not blink BLUE, move the Repeater closer to the Hub or
pair the Repeater to the correct PowerView® Shade Network.
Other controls on the back of the Hub include the R button
which power cycles the Hub and erases all Hub data when
pressed and held for 6 seconds.
You’re ready to use the PowerView® App.
For more information about the setup and use of the
PowerView® App, please visit:
hunterdouglas.com/operating-systems/powerview-motorization
CONNECTIONS
Configuring multiple Hubs on one
PowerView® Network (Optional).
After a primary Hub has been paired to the PowerView®
Network, each subsequent Hub paired to the same network
will automatically be configured as a network access point.
Please follow in-app instructions to install secondary Hubs.
Note: The LED of secondary Hubs will display solid GREEN, once paired
to the PowerView Network. 11
PowerView® Motorization integrates with a variety of
leading third-party control systems and devices.
To learn more about integration, please contact your
local Hunter Douglas dealer or visit:
hunterdouglas.com/operating-systems/powerview-motorization
HOME AUTOMATION INTEGRATION
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PowerView® LED Feedback
Blinking AMBER Hub is not connected to PowerView®
Shade Network.
Solid AMBER Hub is updating firmware from the Internet.
Solid BLUE Connected, normal operation.
Flashing BLUE Hub is Transmitting command(s) to the
PowerView Shade Network.
Blank Hub is not connected to power or Hub LED
functionality has been switched off.
Solid GREEN Hub is configured as a secondary Hub.
Problem: Cannot connect to the Hub
with the PowerView® App.
• Check for blinking AMBER or solid BLUE on the front of the Hub.
(See LED Feedback chart above.)
• Check the connection between the Hub and wireless router and
that the router is operating properly.
• Check that the mobile device is on the same network as
wireless router.
U.S. Radio Frequency FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed
and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body. RF Exposure
requirements are met when installed in mobile equipment. This module cannot be installed in portable
equipment without further testing and a change to FCC’s grant of authorization. Contact Murata
regarding portable applications.
Industry Canada
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Class B Digital Device Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-Gen and RSS-210.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed
and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person’s body.
European Conformity
We, the undersigned,
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions
One Duette Way, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA
Hunter Douglas Europe B.V.
Piekstraat 2, 3071 EL Rotterdam, The Netherlands
certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the PowerView® Hub conforms with the essential
requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the original declaration of conformity may be found at
www.hunterdouglas.com/RFcertifications.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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