FONTUS - Motor Converstion
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About the FONTUS
Inputs / Outputs
- BCP: Inverted Header Side
- 485: Header Side
- Power Input: 7V – 28V DC
Dimensions
- 0.86" (L) x 2.42" (W)
- 22 mm x 62 mm
Maximum Wiring Distance (UTP)
- 18/2 gauge: up to 150 ft
- 16/2 gauge: up to 200 ft
Features
- No programming required
- Plug-and-play setup
- Full two-way 485 control
- Phantom power: Fontus can be powered from any AC 485 motor
- Low voltage DC input: Accepts 7V – 28V DC
- Compatible connectors for all 485 shades
Mounting the FONTUS
Mounting Fontus into your bracket - at the Shade end side
- Mount in standard bracket: Fontus will mount in the standard Nano® bracket.
- Remove spring clips: The spring clips that normally come with the wall bracket will need to be removed to accommodate the Fontus unit.
- Distance requirement: Fontus needs to be placed within 1 meter of the Shade.
Mounting Fontus - at the Head end side
- Connect to Janus: Fontus connects to Janus via the included jumpers (or make your own jumpers).
- DIN Rail option: Fontus has an optional Din Rail Bracket which allows you to snap the Fontus into a Standard Din Rail. (See Janus manual to see various Din Rail mounting options).
- Rack mount option: You can also install on a standard rack mount shelf.
- Distance requirement: Fontus needs to be placed within 1 meter of the Janus.
Changing your FONTUS from White to Black
- Remove connector: Remove the 485 connector.
- Locate rip cord: Locate the SI Rip cord hidden under the terminal block.
- Find cut in heat shrink: Find a small cut in the heat shrink near the bottom right corner, beneath the terminal block.
- Pull rip cord: Position the SI Rip cord in the cut. While holding the codec firmly, slowly pull the Rip cord toward the BCP side to begin tearing the white heat shrink.
- Remove white layer: Peel away the remaining white heat shrink, exposing the black layer underneath.
One Shade Conversion
At the head-end location:
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Connect jumpers to Janus: Connect the included jumpers (or custom-made jumpers) from each terminal block output on the Janus to the 485 side of each Fontus.
Important: Do not connect Fontus directly to Janus without a jumper. Fontus is directional and will only function when the 485 side is connected within 1 meter of the Janus.
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Power Connection: Terminate a 2-conductor wire to the V+ and V- terminals on the inverted 5-conductor plug. This wire will run to the shade end.
Important: Do not connect the 2-conductor wire to the other three terminals on the plug.Important: BCP will only work when connected specifically to the V+ and V- positions.
At the Shade location:
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Power Connection: Terminate a 2-conductor wire to the V+ and V- terminals on the inverted 5-conductor plug, connecting to the BCP side of the Fontus.
Important: Ensure the same wire polarity is maintained on both ends of the cable when connecting to each inverted 5-conductor plug.
- Shade Connection: Plug the terminal coming from the shade into the header on the 485 side of the Fontus.
Dual Motor Conversion
Shade end with Duocoup:
- Connect power from head end: At the shade end location, connect the 2-conductor wires coming from the head end location to the inverted header V+ and V- (Fontus).
- Connect shades via DUOCOUP: Connect 485 side of Fontus to the DUOCOUP inverted header, then connect the first shade to one of the other two headers, followed by connecting a second five conductor wire to the next shade.
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Support Information
For issues, contact Screen Innovations:
Phone: 512.832.6939 Option 3
Website: www.screeninnovations.com
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