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    What do I need to enable in the RFXCOM plugin configuration to enable control of Somfy RTS blinds

    #2
    You don't need to enable anything.
    Use Ext or Ext2 firmware in the RFXtrx.
    Add a Somfy-RTS, Somfy-RTS2 or Somfy-Venetian device on the RFXCOM Output Devices config page.

    See chapter 8.63 in the RFXCOM HS3 User Guide.

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      #3
      Somfy RTS

      That's what I thought.

      The RFX would hang & I needed to restart the plugin.

      I have now updated both the plugin & the firmware - this looks to have resolved the problem.

      I will remember next time, ensure all the software is up to date

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        #4
        I also would like to use this plugin to control some RTS roller shutters on my balcony. I don't have any cables going to the balcony but I have good WIFI coverage.
        Apparently the RFXLAN products are no longer available. The RFXTRX433E with USB seems to be the only thing available.

        I was thinking that I could install a Raspberry Pi with WIFI on the balcony and plug the RFXTRX433E into the PI and run your plugin remotely.

        I know some other plugins can run remotely without having to install HS3 on the PI. Spud's Pi IO plugin is one example.

        Can your plugin run remotely?

        Any other suggestions?

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          #5
          Yes, you can connect the RFXtrx on USB or LAN in the plug-in.
          Install ser2net on the RPI and you can use the RFXtrx433E over TCP/IP.

          installation instructions for ser2net:
          Code:
          Disable Serial Console
          ======================
          sudo nano /etc/inittab
          insert a # sign in front of this line:
          T0:23:respawn:/sbin/getty -L ttyAMA0 115200 vt100
          ctrl-O
          Enter
          ctrl-x 
          
          
          Remove console
          ==============
          sudo nano /boot/cmdline.txt
          delete these 2 fields:  console=ttyAMA0,115200 kgdboc=ttyAMA0,115200
          ctrl-O
          Enter
          ctrl-x 
          
          
          
          Add ser2net
          ===========
          sudo apt-get install ser2net
          
          sudo nano /etc/ser2net.conf
          10001:raw:0:/dev/ttyUSB0:38400 8DATABITS NONE 1STOPBIT
          10002:raw:0:/dev/ttyUSB1:38400 8DATABITS NONE 1STOPBIT
          
          sudo /etc/init.d/ser2net restart
          
          
          Autostart ser2net
          =================
          sudo nano /etc/rc.local
          
          add the next line before exit o :
          /usr/local/sbin/ser2net -n

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            #6
            Thank you for the quick response.

            Let me make sure I understand:
            I will have a Pi on the balcony with a WIFI adapter and the RFXtrx433E plugged in.
            It will be running the ser2net software.
            Your plugin will be running on the local HS3 LINUX box configured to communicate via TCP to the RFXtrx433E.

            Is that right?

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              #7
              Yes, correct.

              The TCP/IP connection can be made using WiFi, LAN or Internet.
              See also chapter 5.2 in the RFXCOM HS3 User Guide.pdf

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                #8
                Thanks.

                I'll be getting all my HS3 software updated while I'm waiting for the RFXtrx433E.

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                  #9
                  I received the RFXtrx433E. I was able to setup the ser2net once I realized that the latest Rasbian uses SystemD so there is not a /etc/inittab file.

                  I was able to get all the shutters programmed without any issues.

                  It all works great.

                  Thanks!

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                    #10
                    How do I sync my Somfy blinds to the Rfxtrx ? I already have a Somfy awning which I can control, but I had it a long time and I cannot remember how I got the code on the device. I think I pressed the program button on the remote, does that then show up in the Rfxtrx devices section as a new device ? So if I buy a new Somfy blind I need to order it with a synced remote ideally ?

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                      #11
                      See chapter 8.63 in the RFXCOM HS3 User Guide.pdf
                      This document is in the Homeseer3 Docs directory.

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                        #12
                        I found it. Looks as if I need the original remote, so have to buy them with a remote to be able to sync the Rfxtrx

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                          #13
                          Is it maybe possible to add the RFXtrx433E as primary remote?

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                            #14
                            Dont think that will work. I looked at the instructions of the blinds, and I need to press the up and down button, wait for the blinds to jog, then the program button on the remote. That will then pair the remote to the blinds. On my current somfy awning, I have up down and program buttons on the HS3 device. Maybe I could copy the device, change the Somfy code on the device, then try to send up and down simultaneously (not sure yet how though) and then the program. Theoretically that could work ?

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                              #15
                              I suppose you can use RFXmngr on a Windows system to pair the Somfy motor.
                              RFXmngr has a lot of additional commands.

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