ISY 994i/IR Pro/PowerLinc Modem Combo to work for SOMFY RTS?

[mikeyngo]

Hello all,

 

I just recently purchased a ISY 994i/IR Pro/PowerLinc Modem Combo to help control lighting and garage. I been searching and googling but could not get an answer on how SOMFY RTS wireless motor would work on this setup... I'm planning to get my blinds motorized and found SOMFY RTS to be a good item. However, to get it to communicate with my ISY 994i/IR Pro, is there any other interfaces I would need to puchase to get it working?

 

Also, by doing this, this would allow me to control my blind setup on my iphone as well?

 

Any help is appreciated. I'm really excited on my new purchase. Thank you.

[Brian H]

Not 100% sure if this can do what you want through the ISY Controller.

http://www.smarthome.com/318276I/I-O-Li ... Kit/p.aspx

[mikeyngo]

Thank you for your reply, but the item is for RF? Not RTS? Was wondering what about I go for? RF or RTS?

 

Thank you

[Brian H]

OK Sorry it was not what would assist you.

There are others here that may have done what you want to do.

I am sure they will provide data on their findings.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi mikeyngo,

 

The link BrianH sent you works with RF Somfy systems/ISY.

 

Also, Autelis has a solution:

viewtopic.php?f=78&t=8816

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[mikeyngo]

Hey Michae,

 

Thanks for the response. Yeah, I read Autelis solution, however my question is what interfaces/devices do I need to purchase to control my blinds with the ISY 994i/IR Pro/PLM?

 

Autelis solution was the shade control for SOMFY RTS that has web interface. However, doesn't ISY 994i/IR Pro has a web interface as well?

 

I apologize, I'm just confused.

 

 

Any help is appreciated.

[Michel Kohanim]

Hello mikeyngo,

 

No problem at all ... these things tend to be confusing.

 

What you need is Network Resources Module (Help | Purchase Modules on the Admin Console). Once you have that, then your ISY can communicate with Autelis (as per their instructions). Once integrated, then you can use ISY programs to do anything you wish including having one of your INSTEON devices control the shades and/or use the web interface to control your shades.

 

With kind regards,

Michel

[mikeyngo]

Thank you for your valuable reply,

 

So this is what I need?

 

1. ISY 994i/IR Pro/PLM

- Network Resources Module (Help | Purchase Modules on Admin Console)

2. Autelis Shade Control (199.99)

3. Somfy 1810872 Universal RTS Interface II, 16-Channel (488.94)

4. Somfy RTS Motors?

 

Do I need the Autelis Shade Control and the Somfy Universal RTS Interface II to control my motors or can I just use either? If I can use either, whats the difference between them?

 

Any help is appreciated.

 

Thank you

[Michel Kohanim]

Hello mikeyngo,

 

Numbers 1-3 are correct. Apart from that, I think it would be best if you contacted Autelis directly to see what they need. Unfortunately I do not know much about Somfy products but I am certain Autelis can help you figure out exactly what you need.

 

With kind regards,

Michel