Somfy Systems VCZ SWF Virtual Cord Control ZWave VCZ1 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Virtual Cord™ Motorized Shades

Please be sure to read and remove the securing tape and label before operating your motorized shade.

About Your Motorized Shade

Motorized shades offer a convenient solution to everyday challenges. They provide instant privacy,

glare reduction, and eliminate the need to manually adjust shades. Motorized shades also eliminate

dangerous cords and create a comfortable and energy efcient environment. Motorized shades

feature Z-Wave Radio technology, Z-Wave is omnidirectional and operates within a range of 65 feet,

eliminating the need to aim the remote.

Z-Wave is the most widely used radio protocol in leading home automation systems, making

integration simple and inexpensive.

About your Motorized Shade .............................................................................................................. 2

Basic Shade Control ........................................................................................................................... 3

Control Features .................................................................................................................................. 3

Home Button - Single-Channel Remote ............................................................................................. 3

LED (Light Locations and Indications .................................................................................................. 4

Program Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 4

Adusting your Shade’s Default Upper Limit (optional) ........................................................................ 5

Adjusting your Shade’s Default Lower Limit (optional) ........................................................................ 5

Adjusting your Shade’s Home position (optional) ............................................................................... 6

Adjusting a Group of Shades ......................................................................................................... 6 - 7

Reversing Motor Direction ................................................................................................................... 8

Denitions and Descriptions Used for Programming .......................................................................... 9

Joining a Controller to a Motor .......................................................................................................... 10

Assigning the Single-Channel Remote as Primary ............................................................................ 11

Joining Additional Remotes to a Network ......................................................................................... 12

Joining an Existing Z-Wave Network ................................................................................................ 13

Removing a Device from a Hub ........................................................................................................ 13

Network Reset ................................................................................................................................... 14

Factory Limits Reset .......................................................................................................................... 14

Local Reset ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Table of Contents

Remove securing tape and position motor

RF antenna wire and power cable away

from roller tube (see A) or outside of headrail

(see B) depending upon product type.

Avoid crimping or damaging the antenna and

power lead during installation process.

NOTE: RF antenna should be visible

(exposed outside headrail) for greatest RF

range. In some cases, RF antenna wire may

need to be repositioned for

optimal performance.

A. Solar, Roller,

Artisian Fabric, Natural

RF Antenna wire

Power cable/

B. Cellular, Pleated,

Classic Roman

Power cable

RF Antenna wire

ATTENTION! IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

¡ATENCIÓN! INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE LA INSTALACIÓN

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Basic Shade Control

Control Features

Home Button − Single-Channel Remote

Upon rst power up, you will see a green light illuminate on the headrail or motor end of the shade. This will happen

whenever power is rst applied or restored after an outage. Press the UP or DOWN button to operate the shade.

Note: you can press and release the opposite directional button to stop the shade while it is in motion.

Operating your shade with the two-button remote or optional single-channel remote.

button: Acts as a STOP button while shade is in

motion. It can also be programmed as a quick way to

bring shades to your preferred intermediate position.

1. Press and releasing while your shade is at rest

will bring your shade to your position.

2. Press and releasing while the shade is in motion

will stop the shade.

Press and

release the

UP button

to fully open

the motorized

shade.

Press and

release the

DOWN button

to fully close

the motorized

shade.

Your controls have been pre-programmed to control your shade. The upper and lower limits and

position have already been set. If you are not satisﬁed with the default upper, lower, or position

of your shade, see steps in the following sections of this manual.

UP Button

DOWN Button

HOME Button

(Intermeidate/favorite)

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LED (Light) Locations and Indications

LED Light Bar

Light indicator

on the front of

the controls

Shade LED

Light indicator on

the shade end

Remote LED Indications

Operation on LED light bar:

Replacement battery: #CR2430

Shade LED Indications

There is a discreet LED located on the end of your shade to provide

additional valuable feedback. In bright conditions, it may be difcult to

see, so steps may need to be taken for limit light for better visibility.

Replacement batteries: 8AA Lithum per battery case; larger shades may

require multiple battery cases

LED Colors When Deﬁnition

Green blinking After operation Battery is good

Amber blinking After operation Battery is low

Red Blinking After operation Battery is dead

Solid green to solid

amber to ashing

green

From user mode Entering a

programming state

Solid amber to

blinking green From user mode Leaving a

programming state

Flashing amber to

blinking green From user mode Intermediate limit set

LED Colors When Deﬁnition

Amber blinking After operation Battery is at 20%

Red blinking After operation Battery is dead

Red/green alternating From user mode Entering a

programming state

blinks green then

turns off From user mode Leaving a

programming state

Solid green then

turns off From user mode Setting an

intermediate position

Program Buttons

Installation Notes

Cellular and Pleated

and Roman

Located on the

headrail

Single-Channel Remote

BACK VIEW BACK VIEW

Two-Button Remote

Program

Button

Solar, Roller, Natural, and

Soft Shades

Located on the motor end

Program Button (remote)

Button on the back of the Virtual Cord or single-channel remote used to put the control into programming mode for

various set up options within this guide.

Installation of Product:

Two-button remote only

• Check and adjust limits

Single-channel remote only

• Associate

• Adjust limits

• Adjust Home position

It is necessary to install and adjust each product prior to moving on to the next product.

Program/Operation Button (shade)

Button located on the shade headrail or motor end used to operate the shade if the control is misplaced or to put the

shade into programming mode for various set up options listed in this guide.

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Adjusting Your Shade’s Default Upper Limit (optional)

Adjusting Your Shade’s Default Lower Limit (optional)

1. Briey press UP and release.

Allow the shade to reach its

default upper limit.

1. Briey press DOWN and

release. Allow the shade to

reach its default lower limit.

The lower limit of your shade is factory pre-set to a closed position matching the ordered legnth. You may want to

adjust the lower limit to accommodate window hardware or other obstructions. Note: a jog is a brief up and down

movement of the shade.

The upper limit of your shade is factory pre-set to an open position which protects the shade from damage while

maximizing view. If you desire the shade to have an upper limit at a lower position when fully opened, follow these

steps. Note: a jog is a brief up and down movement of the shade.

*PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: When adjusting the upper limit on cellular or pleated shades, do

not raise the product too tight. Adjusting the product too tight can cause the motor to fail and/or

break/fray the internal cording. When installing a solar or roller shade in a fascia or cassette

valance, be sure the hembar does not lift into the fascia or cassette, as this could cause the

hembar to get stuck and/or damage the fabric.

*PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Be careful not to exceed the ordered product legnth, this may result

in damaged product. Should this happen, immediately push UP to correct. If your shade will not

lower to your desired lower limit, contact a customer service agent for assistance.

2. Once the shade stops, press

and hold UP and DOWN

buttons simultaneously until

the shade jogs. (A jog is a

brief up and down movement

of the shade.)

2. Once the shade stops, press

and hold UP and DOWN

buttons simultaneously until

LED light turns amber and

release both buttons. The

shade will jog and the remote

will ash green. The LED on

the shade will alternately ash

green and red.

3. Adjust your upper limit by

using UP or DOWN to move

your shade to your desired

upper limit.* The shade will

only move while UP or DOWN

is being pressed while in this

adjustment mode.

3. Adjust your lower limit by

using UP or DOWN to move

your shade to your desired

lower limit.* The shade will

only move while UP or DOWN

is being pressed while in this

adjustment mode.

4. When the shade is stopped at

your new desired upper limit,

press and hold UP and DOWN

buttons simultaneously until

the shade jogs.

4. When the shade is stopped at

your new desired lower limit,

press and hold UP and DOWN

buttons simultaneously until

the shade jogs.

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Adjusting Your Shade’s Home Position (optional)

If your shade system includes an optional single-channel remote, it has been pre-programmed to control your shade(s).

The default position (intermediate position) is pre-set to mid-legnth of your shade. To change the position, follow

these steps. Note: if the single-channel remote controls multiple shades as a group, refer to the next section.

Note: Always adjust the upper and lower limits before adjusting your position. After adjusting the upper or lower

limits, the position will reset to the new mid-legnth position.

1. Use the UP or DOWN button to put the shade in

motion. When the shade reaches your desired

position, press and release to stop the shade.

2. To set your position, press and hold the

button until the LED on the remote turns amber, then

release the button. The shade will jog and the new

position is set.

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Adjusting the Home Position on a Group of Shades (optional)

If your shade system includes an optional single-channel remote as a group control, it has been pre-programmed to

control your shades. The default position (intermediate position) of all shades is pre-set to mid-legnth. To change the

position on multiple shades, follow these steps.

Note: Always adjust the upper and lower limits before adjusting your position. After adjusting the upper or lower

limits, the position will reset to the new mid-legnth position.

Installer Note: You are required to access the motor head to adjust the position.

1. Press and release the button to bring the

group of shades to their pre-programmed

position.

2. In order to adjust the position of each

shade, you must rst target the individual

shade you want to adjust. To do this, press

and release the back of the single-channel

remote (1 tap). The LED on the remote will

alternattely ash green. Then on the shade

that you want to adjust, press and hold the

program button on the headrail/motor end

until the LED begins to ash green and

release. the shade will jog.

3. Using the two-button remote that controls the

shade, adjust the shade to the new desired

position.

4. Using the single-channel remote, press and

HOLD the button until the LED turns

amber and release the button. The

position of the target shade is now reset.

5. Repeat process for additional shades to

adjust the new desired position.

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Each shade is pre-programmed from the factory to operate up and down corresponding to the appropriate buttons on

your Virtual Cord. However, if the directions are inadvertely reversed, follow these steps to return the shade to

proper operation.

All programming steps are associated with a time-out feature to preserve battery life.

Reversing Motor Direction

1. Move the shade to any position between the

upper and lower limits by pressing and

releasing the directional buttons.

The shade will jog and the LEDs on the motor will

begin to blink green and red and the LEDs on the

remote will blink green.

Shade direction has now been reversed; however,

the upper and lower limits have been maintained.

2. Press and hold UP and DOWN buttons

until the LED light turns amber then

release buttons.

3. Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons

until the LED turns amber then

release buttons.

Adding Remotes, Creating Groups and Pairing to Z-Wave Smart Systems

Adding a New Remote When the Only Remote Controlling the Shade is Lost

1. Press and hold the program button on the

headrail/motor end, the LED will ash green

then amber. When the shade jogs once,

release the button and the LED will turn solid

amber and turn off. The motor is now ready to

learn a new remote.

Your motorized shades are pre-programmed from the factory with the appropriate pairing and grouping between remotes

and shade motors. There are several scenarios when additional programming steps will be required. The next sections

explain how to accomplish the most common scenarios you will encounter. If the appropriate scenario is not included,

please contact a customer service representative prior to attempting any adjustments.

If you no longer have your remote, or the remote no longer works, follow these steps.

2. Using a paper clip or a similar item, press

and release the programming button located

on the back side of the new remote twice in

rapid succession (two taps within a second

in between). The LED on the remote will ash

alternatively amber and green.

3. Press and hold the program button on the

headrail/motor end until the LED ashes green,

then release the button. This places the motor

into a learning mode for approximately

20 seconds. (LED continues to ash green.)

4. The shade will jog, conrming the motor and

remote are now paired.

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Adding a New Remote as a Group Control

To add a group control to an existing shade, you

must rst clear the current remote(s) from the motors

and remotes.

1. Press and hold the program button on the back

side of the old remotes until the LED turns from

ashing green to ashing amber, then release.

2. At the headrail/motor end, press and hold the

program button until the LED turns from

ashing green to ashing amber. The shade will

jog once, then release.

3. The LED light bar will turn solid green and the

shade will jog, conrming they are now joined.

Include the new remote as the group (primary) control

1. Press and release the program button on the

back side of the new remote twice in rapid

succession (with one second between taps).

2. The LED on the new remote will alternately ash

amber and green to identify inclusion mode.

3. Press and hold the program button on the

headrail/motor end, release when LED

ashes green.

4. The shade will jog and all LED’s will turn off.

5. The shade will now operate from the newly

added remote.

Repeat this process for each remote to be added to

this group.

Associate existing remotes as secondary control.

1. Press and release the program button on the

back side of the primary group remote twice

(with one second between taps).

2. The LED on the primary remote will alternately

ash amber and green to identify inclusion mode.

3. On the existing remote, press and hold the

programming button until the LED begins to ash

green, then release the button.

4. Once the LEDs are off, on the existing remote,

press and release the program button until the

LED begins to alternately ash green.

5. Press and HOLD the program button on the

headrail/motor end until the LED ashes green,

then release the button.

Repeat this process for each remote to be added to

this group.

If a group control was not selected t the time of purchase and is being added to an existing motorized shade, follow the

steps below. Note: Individual shade control will be maintained with the original two-button remote only after it is associ-

ated with the shade (see next page).

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Assigning the Single-Channel Remote as Primary

This process is followed when the end user desires to add a single-channel control point for a group of shades as well as

individual control. You must rst exclude all individuals and include the single-channel remote as the primary controller.

Exclude the 2-button as the Primary Controller

1. Triple tap the program button on the back of the

Virtual Cord.

2. The LED light bar on the Virtual Cord will blink, alternating

amber to identify exclusion mode.

3. Press and hold the button on the headrail endcap until the

light begins to blink green (about three seconds).

4. The LED light bar on the remote will turn solid green then

turn off and the shade will jog, conrming exclusion.

Include Single-Channel Remote as the Primary Controller

1. Double tap the program button on the back of the

Virtual Cord.

2. The LED light bar on the single-channel remote will blink,

alternating between amber and green lights to identify

exclusion mode.

3. Press and hold the button on the headrail endcap until the

light begins to blink green (about three seconds).

4. Shade will jog and LED will turn off.

5. The shade will now operate from the

single-channel remote.

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Adding Individual Control Back After Creating a Group

Adding individual control to shades which are part of a newly formed group. This remote will now be referred to as the

secondary control.

Adding a Secondary Controller

1. Starting with the primary control, press and release the

program button on the back side of the current remote

twice in rapid succession (one second between taps).

2. The LEDs will ash alternating amber and green to identify

inclusion mode.

3. Press and hold the program button on the secondary

remote control until the LEDs ash green, then release the

button.

4. Both the primary and secondary remote LEDs will ash

green, then off conrming inclusion.

Hold

5. The secondary control is now ready for nal steps to

control the shade.

6. Press and release the program button on the back side of

the secondary control once. The LEDs will alternately ash

green.

7. Press and hold the program button on the target shade

headrail or motor end until the LED ashes green, then

release the button.

8. The LED on the secondary control will turn green and the

shade will jog.

9. Both the primary (group) and secondary (individual)

controls will now operate the shade.

Repeat this process on all shades you want to individually

control.

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Joining an Existing Z-Wave Network

Removing a Device from a Hub

All shade end limits, controls, and intermediate positions should be programmed prior to joining the network.

1. Place hub into discovery mode (add device). There will be

some form of feedback from the hub that it is searching

for a device.

2. Place single-channel remote in programming mode by

pressing and holding the programming button until the

LED light bar begins to ash green then release

the button.

3. The hub will nd the device.

4. Follow instructions for the system.

1. Place hub into remove device mode (exclude).

2. Press and hold the programming button until the LED light

bar begins to blink green then release the button.

3. LED light bar will turn solid green and turn off.

4. Follow instructions on the hub.

Hold

Network Reset

Factory Limits Reset

Local Reset

1. Press and hold the button on the headrail

endcap until the shade jogs once (about 7

seconds), then release the button.

NOTE: Shade limits are not lost.

1. Press and hold the button on the headrail

endcap until the shade jogs twice (about 15

seconds), then release the button.

NOTE: Factory limits are set in the motor at about

2 to 4 inches apart. All controllers will

remain in the motor’s memory.

1. Press and hold the programming button until

the LEDs stop blinking. LEDs will blink green,

amber, red, and then nally turn off (about 15

seconds).

NOTE: Local reset must be performed on both the

controllers and motors.

79082-00 (05/16) IMR 16-2677

springswindowfashions.com • Middoleton, WI 53562

Z-Wave is a wireless mesh-networking protocol for reliable, intelligent home control

of all Z-Wave compatible devices. Z-Wave devices can act as repeaters to create a

mesh-network to ensure reliable communication regardless of the manufacturer or

type of device. This product can be included and operated in any Z-Wave network

with other Z-Wave certied devices from any other manufacturer. Z-Wave devices

such as lamp modules, fan controllers, thermostats, dimmer switches and many

other types of home control devices are available from a wide range of

manufacturers The Z-Wave Alliance (www.z-wavealliance.com) provides a list of

manufacturers of Z-Wave compliant devices. Z-Wave was created by Sigma

Designs and more details on the technology can be found at www.z-wave.com.

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This product can be included and operated in any Z-Wave network with other

Z-Wave certied devices from other manufacturers and/or other applications. All

non-battery operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of

vendor to increase reliability of the network.

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The current product controls may establish 2 Association Groups. Association

Group #1 is dedicated Lifeline for secondary controls, primarily used for battery

status reports, central scene cc, local reset cc. Association Group #2 is dedicated

to slave shades nodes, with a maximum of 12 slave nodes. Normal shade control

command will use association group #2.

FCC Class B Notice

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: 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/television technician for help.

Modiﬁcations: Any modications made to this device that are not approved by Oracle may void the authority granted to the

user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

Springs Window Fashions, LLC

7549 Graber Road

Middleton, WI 53562-1096

Fax (608) 831-2184

Phone (608) 836-1011

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USERMANUALADDENDUM

SWFZWaveShadingProducts2016

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PRODUCTFCCIDENTIFICATION

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ModelNumber:CSZ1

Alias:SWFCellularShadeRadioZWave

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FCCID:DWNCSZ

IC:12049A‐CSZ

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ModelNumber:RSZ1

Alias:SWFRollerShadeRadioZWave

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FCCID:DWNRSZ

IC:12049A‐RSZ

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ModelNumber:BRZ1

Alias:SWFBasicRemoteControlZWave

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FCCID:DWNBRZ

IC:12049A‐BRZ

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ModelNumber:VCZ1

Alias:SWFVirtualCordControlZWave

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FCCID:DWNVCZ

IC:12049A‐VCZ

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Springs Window Fashions, LLC

7549 Graber Road

Middleton, WI 53562-1096

Fax (608) 831-2184

Phone (608) 836-1011

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LabelMaterial:Yupo60withbackadhesive+GlossyPPCoating

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Springs Window Fashions, LLC

7549 Graber Road

Middleton, WI 53562-1096

Fax (608) 831-2184

Phone (608) 836-1011

FCCSTATEMENTS

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This portable transmitter with its antenna complies with FCC/IC RF exposure

limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure.

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Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)

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.

Warning (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)

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 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.

Springs Window Fashions, LLC

7549 Graber Road

Middleton, WI 53562-1096

Fax (608) 831-2184

Phone (608) 836-1011

INDUSTRYCANADASTATEMENTS

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Section 7.1.3 of RSS-GEN

This Device complies with Industry Canada License-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.

Section 7.1.2 of RSS-GEN

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.

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DÉCLARATIONSD'INDUSTRIECANADA

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Section 7.1.3 DE RSS-GEN

Cet appareil se conforme à la (aux) norme(s) RSS exempte(s) de licence

d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes

: 1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer de l'interférence, et 2) cet appareil doit

accepter toute interférence, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer un

fonctionnement indésirable de l'appareil.

Section 7.1.2 DE RSS-GEN

En vertu des règlements d'Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut

fonctionner qu'en utilisant une antenne d'un type et d'une amplification

maximale (ou inférieure) approuvés pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour

réduire l'interférence radio potentielle aux autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne

et son amplification doivent être choisis de manière à ce que la puissance

isotrope rayonnée équivalente (pire) ne soit pas supérieure à ce qui est

nécessaire pour une communication réussie.

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