HM-RC-4-2 - Remote control EQ-3 - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Remote Control
Brand	eQ-3
Model	HM-RC-4-2
Compatible System	HomeMatic
Number of Channels	4
Frequency	868 MHz
Range (Free Field)	Up to 100 m
Power Supply	2x AAA batteries (1.5 V)
Battery Life	Approx. 1-2 years (typical use)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	80 x 40 x 15 mm
Weight (including batteries)	50 g
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Protection Rating	IP20 (indoor use only)
Operating Temperature	5 °C to 35 °C
Main Functions	Control 4 HomeMatic devices or groups; send on/off, dim, shutters, scenes
Maintenance & Cleaning	Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use water or cleaners.
Safety Notes	Keep away from water and moisture. Use only specified batteries. Dispose of batteries properly.
Spare Parts & Repairability	Only battery replacement. No user-serviceable parts. Contact eQ-3 support.
Certifications	CE, RED

Frequently Asked Questions - HM-RC-4-2 EQ-3

How do I pair the HM-RC-4-2 with a HomeMatic actuator?

Press the pairing button on the actuator until the LED flashes. Then press and hold the desired channel button on the remote for 3 seconds. The LED on the actuator will go solid, indicating successful pairing.

What type of batteries does the remote use?

It uses 2x AAA alkaline batteries (1.5 V). Do not use rechargeable batteries unless specified.

How do I replace the batteries?

Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote. Remove old batteries and insert new ones with correct polarity (+/-). Close the cover.

What is the maximum range of the remote?

In free field (open space) the range is up to 100 m. Inside buildings, the range may be reduced due to walls and obstacles.

Can I control multiple devices with one button?

Yes, you can assign a button to a group or scene via the HomeMatic central control unit. This allows controlling several devices simultaneously.

How do I reset the remote to factory defaults?

Press and hold the four channel buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds until the LED blinks rapidly. Release; the remote will reset.

Is the remote compatible with HomeMatic IP?

No, the HM-RC-4-2 uses the classic HomeMatic protocol (868 MHz). It is not directly compatible with HomeMatic IP (which uses 868 MHz as well but with different firmware). You may need a Homematic IP gateway with a converter.

Why is my remote not working?

First check batteries (replace if low). Ensure you are within range and not near large metal objects. Try re-pairing the remote with the receiver. If the LED does not light up when pressing a button, the remote may be defective.

Can I mount the remote on a wall?

Yes, the remote can be mounted using the included wall mount bracket (if available) or a standard wall plate. Screws are not provided.

How do I clean the remote?

Wipe the surface with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use water, alcohol, or cleaning agents, as they may damage the plastic.

USER MANUAL HM-RC-4-2 EQ-3

HomeMatic

Printed in Hong Kong

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1st English edition 02/2013

Documentation © 2013 eQ-3 Ltd. Hong Kong

All rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or processed in any form using electronic, mechanical or chemical processes in part or in full without the prior explicit written permission of the publisher.

It is quite possible that this manual has printing errors or defects. The details provided in this manual are checked regularly and corrections are done in the next edition. We do not assume any liability for technical or printing errors.

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Printed in Hong Kong

We reserve the right to make changes due to technical advancements without prior notice.

105413 / V 2.1

Table of Contents

1 Information concerning these instructions . . . 36
2 Hazard information 36
3 Function 37
4 General system information on HomeMatic . 42
5 General information on radio operation ..... 42
6 Start-up. 43
6.1 Inserting and replacing batteries ..... 43
6.1.1 Inserting batteries....43
6.1.2 Replacing batteries 44
6.1.3 Behaviour after replacing batteries ..... 45
6.2 Teaching in 46
6.2.1 Teaching directly in to HomeMatic devices .. 46
6.2.2 Teaching in to a HomeMatic central control unit 49
7 Operation 54
8 Resetting to the as-delivered condition ..... 57
9 Errors and information indicated by the device LED. 59
9.1 Flashing codes and error messages ..... 59
9.2 Command not confirmed ..... 62
9.3 Duty cycle exceeded 63
10 Maintenance and cleaning 64
11 Technical data 65

1 Information concerning these instructions

Read these instructions carefully before beginning operation with your HomeMatic components. Keep the instructions handy for later consultation! Please hand-over the operating manual as well when you hand-over the device to other persons for use.

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Attention! This indicates a hazard.

Note. This section contains additional important information!

2 Hazard information

Do not open the device. It does not contain any parts to be maintained by the user. This device is to be operated indoors only and keep away from the influences of humidity, dust and sunshine or other radiating heat sources.

3 Function

The HomeMatic wireless wireless remote control provides a convenient way of controlling taught-in HomeMatic devices using four buttons. There are three different versions of the HomeMatic wireless wireless remote control, so you can choose one that suits your exact needs:

• Universal (HM-RC-4-2):

Use this wireless remote control to control Home-Matic actuators (in order to turn lights on or off, for example).

• Alarm function (HM-RC-Sec4-2):

Use this wireless remote control to control alarm functions of the CCU. Via the WebUI user interface, you can connect the remote control with other HomeMatic devices, such as motion detectors or window sensors and individually configure alarm functions via CCU programs („If-then-connections“).

• KeyMatic (HM-RC-Key4-2):

Use this wireless remote control to control your HomeMatic wireless door lock actuator KeyMatic, in order to open, lock and unlock doors and switch lights on or off.

Controls:

1 2

Upper side

4 3 5

Lower side

1 – Device LED
2 – Control buttons
3 – Battery cover
4 – Teach-in button
5 – Key ring

The various wireless remote control have the following control buttons:

Universal (HM-RC-4-2):

1 2 3 4

1 – On button (button pair 1)
2 - Off button (button pair 1)
3 – On button (button pair 2)
4 – Off button (button pair 2)

Alarm function (HM-RC-Sec4-2):

1 2 3 4

1 – External arming button (button pair 1)
2 – Internal arming button (button pair 1)
3 – Disarming button (single button)
4 – Light button (single „On/Off“ button) ^1

1) This button switches over the taught-in device. Pressing it once switches the actuator „On“. Pressing it again switches the actuator „Off“.

KeyMatic (HM-RC-Key4-2):

1 2 3 4

1 – Lock button (button pair 1)
2 – Unlock button (button pair 1)
3 – Open door button (single button)
4 – Light button (single „On/Off“ button) ^1

1) This button switches over the taught-in device. Pressing it once switches the actuator „On“. Pressing it again switches the actuator „Off“.

4 General system information on HomeMatic

This device is a part of the HomeMatic home control system and works with the bidirectional BidCoS ^® wireless protocol. All devices are delivered in a standard configuration. The functionality of the device can also be configured with a programming device and software. Further resulting functionality and the additional functions provided in the HomeMatic system combined with other components are described in the separate Configuration Instructions and in the HomeMatic System Manual. All current technical documents and updates are provided under www.HomeMatic.com.

5 General information on radio operation

The radio transmission is on a non-exclusive transmission path which means that there is a possibility of interference occurring.

Other interfering sources can be caused by switching operations, electrical motors or defective electrical

devices.

The range of transmission within buildings can greatly deviate from open air distances. Besides the transmitting power and the reception characteristics of the receiver, environmental influences such as humidity in the vicinity and local structures also play an important role.

Hereby eQ-3 Entwicklung GmbH, declares that this device conforms with the essential requirements and other relevant regulations of Directive 1999/5/EC. The full declaration of conformity is provided under www.HomeMatic.com.

6 Start-up

6.1 Inserting and replacing batteries

6.1.1 Inserting batteries

To start up the device, proceed as follows:

- Open the battery compartment

at the rear by pushing the battery compartment co-ver away from the device. You will need to apply some pressure to do this.

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• This will open the catch; you can then swing open

the battery compartment cover. The cover will stay connected to the housing.

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- Place an LR03/AAA/micro

battery into the battery compartment, using the polarity markings to ensure the polarity is correct.

- Close the battery compartment by swinging the battery compartment cover back on. Push the cover towards the centre of the housing (applying a little pressure) until it latches into place.

6.1.2 Replacing batteries

If you press a button on the wireless remote control and the flashing code indicating empty batteries is displayed (5 x red flashes), or the device being controlled does not respond, replace the used battery with a new LR03/AAA/micro battery, as described in the previous section. You must observe the correct battery polarity.

Never recharge standard batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Do not short-circuit batteries. Doing so will present a risk of explosion!

Instructions for disposal:

Used batteries should not be disposed of with regular domestic waste! Instead, take them to your local battery disposal point.

6.1.3 Behaviour after replacing batteries

Once the battery has been inserted, the wireless remote control will first perform a self-test/restart (approx. 2 seconds). The LED will flash red, orange and green briefly (LED test display). Initialisation will then be carried out.

If the battery voltage is low, the button query will still be activated and the wireless remote control made ready for operation, provided that the voltage value permits it. Depending on the particular load, it may be possible to send transmissions again repeatedly, once the battery has been allowed a brief recovery period. If you are using weak batteries, the device may perform a restart automatically when you press a button. The device LED will then briefly flash red, green and orange, and follow this with 5 brief red flashes to indicate that the battery is weak.

If the battery is too weak for the device to continue being used, the 5 brief red flashes take place directly after the button is pressed. In this case, you will have to replace the battery with a new one.

6.2 Teaching in

Please read this entire section before starting the teach-in procedure!

To integrate the wireless remote control into your HomeMatic system and enable it to communicate with other HomeMatic devices, you must teach it in first. You can teach the wireless remote control directly in to other HomeMatic devices or to the HomeMatic central control unit.

6.2.1 Teaching directly in to HomeMatic devices

If you would like to teach the wireless remote control in to one or more HomeMatic devices, you must put the devices to be linked into teach-in mode and select the required teach-in channel.

Teaching in the universal wireless remote control involves teaching in buttons 1 and 2 as well as 3 and 4 as pairs of buttons (BP 1 and BP 2). This means that when you press button 1 and button 2, this automatically teaches in the functions „On“ and „Off“ respectively. The same applies to buttons 3 and 4.

Teaching in alarm control unit and KeyMatic wireless remote controls involves teaching in buttons 1 and 2 as a button pair (BP 1). Buttons 3 and 4 are taught in individually, one after the other.

To do this, proceed as follows:

- The teach-in button is located on the rear of the wireless remote control. Press the teach-in button briefly using a pointed object.

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- The wireless remote control will now be in configuration mode. The device LED will flash green to indicate this. (To exit configuration mode, briefly press the teach-in button again.)

- To enter teach-in mode, press the wireless remote control control button in to which you wish to teach a function. The device LED will flash orange slowly. (Provided the device to be taught in is not yet in teach-in mode, you can cancel teach-in mode on the wireless remote control by pressing the teach-in button again briefly. The device LED will then light up red.)

- Now put the device in to which you wish to teach the wireless remote control into teach-in mode by following the relevant operating manual instructions.

- If both devices are in teach-in mode, the LED will flash orange quickly to indicate this.

When the teach-in process is complete, the LED will light up green for 1 second to indicate that the process has been successful.

If the device LED lights up red for 2 seconds, this indicates that the teach-in process was not successful.

You must carry out the process again if this happens.

If no teach-in operations are carried out, teach-in mode will be exited automatically after 20 seconds.

If the wireless remote control has already been taught in to a central control unit and is thus blocked for direct teach-in, it can still be put into configuration mode as described above, but the device LED will light up red for 2 seconds when a control button is pressed. Direct teach-in is no longer possible for other devices.

During teach-in, please make sure you maintain a distance of at least 50 cm between the devices.

6.2.2 Teaching in to a HomeMatic central control unit

Your device can be conveniently

• controlled, configured,
• linked directly to other devices or
• used in central control unit programs using a software-based method.

For this purpose, it needs to be taught in to the Home-Matic central control unit first. New devices are taught in to the central control unit using the HomeMatic „WebUI“ user interface.

As soon as a component has been taught in to a central control unit, it can only be connected to other components via this unit.

Each component can only be taught in to one central control unit.

During teach-in, please make sure you maintain a distance of at least 50 cm between the devices and the central control unit.

To teach your device in to the central control unit, proceed as follows:

• Open the „WebUI“ user interface in your browser. Click the „Teach in devices“ button on the right-hand side of the screen.
• To activate teach-in mode, click „BidCoS-RF teach-in mode“.
• Teach-in mode remains activated for 60 seconds. An information box shows how much teach-in time remains.

- Within this teach-in time, you can also switch the HomeMatic wireless remote control to configuration mode by pressing its teach-in button briefly using a pointed object.

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- The wireless remote control will now be in configuration mode. The device LED will flash green to indicate this.

- After a short time, the newly taught-in device will appear in the inbox of your software interface. The button „Inbox (x new devices)“ indicates how many new devices have been taught in successfully.

- If required, you can teach in additional devices by repeating the steps described above for each device.

- Now configure the newly taught-in devices in the inbox as described in the next section („Configuring newly taught-in devices“).

Configuring newly taught-in devices:

Once you have taught your device in to the HomeMatic central control unit, it will be moved to the inbox.

Here, you must configure the device and its associated channels in order to make them available for operating and configuration tasks. Give the device a name and assign it to a room. You can also make individual parameter settings.

Now you can use the „WebUI“ user interface to control your device, configure it, link it directly to other devices, or use it in central control unit programs. Please refer to the „WebUI“ operating manual for more details (you can find this in the „Downloads“ area of the website www.HomeMatic.com).

Overview of flashing codes during the teach-in process:

LED flashing codes Meaning
1 s green LED Teach-in successful.
2 s red LED Teach-in failed. Try again.
Slow orange flashing Only	the wireless remote control is in teach-in mode. Switch the device to be taught in to teach-in mode as well.
Fast orange flashing followed by 1 s green or 2 s red light (depending on whether process was successful)	Both devices are in teach-in mode; teach-in process taking place.
Wireless remote control in configuration mode (slow green flashing) and red light if button is pressed	Wireless remote control already taught in to central control unit and therefore blocked for direct teach-in (see „Teaching directly in to HomeMatic devices“ section).

7 Operation

After teach-in has been performed, several operator functions are available for use:

Universal (HM-RC-4-2):

Once you have taught the wireless remote control in to one or more receivers individually, you can control these easily using two pairs of buttons (BP 1 and BP 2). The buttons in the pair represent a single unit for the device you wish to control using the wireless remote control.

For example, you can use the first button pair (BP 1) to switch a lighting actuator on or off, and use the second button pair (BP 2) to move shutter actuators up or down.

BP 1 BP 2

Alarm function (HM-RC-Sec4-2):

Once you have taught-in the wireless remote control to your HomeMatic CCU, you can control the alarm functions easily using a button pair (BP 1) and two individual buttons (B 3 and B 4). The buttons in the pair represent a single unit for the device you wish to control using the wireless remote control.

You can use the button pair (BP 1) to arm the alarm functions if you are either in the house (internal) or not in the house (external). You can use the individual buttons (B 3 and B 4) to disarm the alarm functions unit and switch the light on or off.

The remote control can not be used in connection with the HomeMatic Wireless Alarm Control Unit (HM-Sec-Cen-B).

Once you have taught the wireless remote control in to your HomeMatic wireless door lock actuator KeyMa-tic, you can control the actuator easily using a button pair (BP 1) and two individual buttons (B 3 and B 4). The buttons in the pair represent a single unit for the device you wish to control using the wireless remote control.

You can use the button pair (BP 1) to lock or unlock your house door. You can use the individual buttons (B 3 and B 4) to open the door and switch the light on or off.

8 Resetting to the as-delivered condition

You can reset the wireless remote control to its as-delivered condition. If you do this, you will lose all your settings.

To reset the wireless remote control to its as-delivered condition, proceed as follows:

- Press and hold the teach-in button for at least 5 seconds. The wireless remote control's LED will start to flash red slowly.

5 s

To cancel the reset process, press the teach-in button again briefly or wait for 20 seconds. In both cases, the slow red flashing and the reset process will stop.

• To reset the wireless remote control, now press and hold the teach-in button for at least another 5 seconds. With the button held down, the LED will now start to flash red faster.
• When you release the teach-in button, this will complete the reset process.
• The red LED will stop flashing and the wireless remote control will perform a restart.
• Following the LED test display (red, green, orange flashing - see Section 6.1.3 „Behaviour after replacing batteries“), the wireless remote control will be reset and ready for operation.

Possible error messages:

The errors listed below can only occur if you have taught the wireless remote control in to a central control unit.

If the LED does not start to flash once the button has been held down for 5 seconds but lights up continuously instead, this means the wireless remote control

cannot be reset as it is taught in to the central control unit. In this case, the wireless remote control has been blocked for manual resetting. To reset the wireless remote control, you need to use the „WebUI“ user interface.

9 Errors and information indicated by the device LED

9.1 Flashing codes and error messages

This information applies to operation with and without a central control unit.

Flashing code	Meaning Solution
1 x red, green and orange flash	LED test display	Once the test display has stopped, you can continue.
5 x short red flashes	Battery almost empty	Replace the battery (Section 6.1.2).
1 x long, 2 x short red flashes	The wireless remote control is defective	Please contact your specialist dealer.
1 x long and 1 x short red flash	Duty Cycle See Section 9.3 „Duty cycle exceeded“.
Slow green flashing	Configuration mode (device waiting for wireless)	Wait until the configuration data has been sent.
Slow orange flashing	Teach-in mode (device waiting for wireless partner)	Switch the device to be taught in to teach-in mode.
Fast orange flashing	Configuration or teach-in mode (data being received)	Wait until the process is complete.
LED flashing red slowly	Stage before resetting to fac-tory settings	Device is waiting for teach-in button to be pressed and held in order to carry out a reset, or for a short button press to cancel the pro-cess.
Orange flashing with short button press or but-ton pressed and held	LED lights up orange throughout the dura-tion of wireless transmission.Once wireless transmission is successfully complete, the LED lights up green for 1 s.If transmission was not suc- cessful, it lights up red for 2 s.	If transmission was not suc- cessful, please try again.
1 s lighting up green	All actuators have confirmed the (most recent) bidirectional command..	You can continue with operation.
2 s lighting up red	At least one actuator has not confirmed the (most recent) bidirectional command.	Please try again.

9.2 Command not confirmed

If a receiver (at least one in cases where multiple devices have been taught in) does not confirm a command, the device LED lights up red at the end of the transmission process. This behaviour may be caused by the following:

• The receiver cannot be accessed.
- The receiver is unable to execute the command (load failure, mechanical blockade, etc.).
• The receiver is defective.

9.3 Duty cycle exceeded

The duty cycle is a legally regulated limit of the transmission time of devices in the 868 MHz range. The aim of this regulation is 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 devices are designed and produced with 100% conformity to this regulation.

During normal operation, the duty cycle is not usually reached. However, repeated and wireless-intensive teach-in processes mean that it may be reached in isolated instances during start-up or initial installation of a system. If the duty cycle is exceeded, this is indicated by one long and one short red flash of the device LED, and may manifest itself in the device temporarily working incorrectly. The device will start working correctly again after a short period (max. 1 hour).

10 Maintenance and cleaning

The product is maintenance-free besides possibly requiring a battery change.

Maintenance or repairs are only to be done by trained professionals. Clean the product using a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth.

To remote heavier contamination, make the cloth damp with lukewarm water. Cleaning agents that contain solvents are not to be used because it can harm the plastic housing and the labels.

11 Technical data

Short name: HM-RC-4-2,

HM-RC-Key4-2,

HM-RC-Sec4-2

Wireless frequency: 868,3 MHz

Wireless open air range: > 100 m

Receiver class: SRD Class 2

Power supply: 1 x 1,5 V LR03/Micro/AAA

Battery life: > 5 years (based on a

usage rate of 10 times per day)

Degree of protection: IP20

Housing colours: Graphite black

Dimensions: 38 x 75 x 14 mm

(W x H x D)

Weight: 26 g (not incl. battery)

Ambient temperature: -10 to +55 °C

Duty Cycle: < 1 % per h

Subject to technical changes.

Instructions for disposal:

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Do not dispose off the device as part of household garbage! Electronic devices are to be disposed off in accordance with the guidelines concerning electrical and electronic devices via the local collecting point for old electronic devices.

The CE sign is a free trading sign addressed exclusively to the authorities and does not include any warranty of any properties.

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