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Sonesse 40 RTS & Altus 40 RTS Diagram

Please note: The Sonesse 40RTS & Altus 40RTS Motor is double insulated (Insulation Class II) and does not require an earth connection. If you receive a 4 Core molex cable disregard the Yellow/Green and Black cables.

Instructions for your electrician on how to prepare for hard-wired (240v) Sonesse 40 RTS & Altus 40 RTS Motorised Roller Blinds

Single Recess Fit Roller Blind Molex Positioning

Single Face Fit Roller Blind Molex Positioning

Double Recess Fit

Double Face Fit

Hard-wired Sonesse 40 RTS & Altus 40RTS Motorised Roller Blinds FAQ

Single Recess-fit

Molex cable to be pulled through a 25mm hole in the top corner of the reveal as close tothe glass as possible and 30mm in from the edge of the window reveal.

Single Face-fit With Architrave

Molex cable to be pulled through 25mm hole in plaster hard against the top ofarchitrave and 30mm in from edge of side architraves. (If no architrave 30mm from the edge of roller bracket).

Single Face-fit Frameless

Molex cable to be pulled through 25mm hole in plaster hard against the top ofarchitrave and 30mm in from edge of side architraves. (If no architrave 30mm from the edge of roller bracket).

Double Recess-fit

2 Molex cables to be pulled through 2 x 25mm holes each side by side in the top corner of the reveal as close to the glass as possible and 30mm in from the edge of the window reveal.

Double Face-fit With Architrave

2 Molex cables to be pulled through 2 x 25mm holes each side by side in plaster hard against top architrave and 30mm in from edge of side architrave. (If no architrave 30mm from the edge of roller bracket).

Double Face-fit Frameless

Hard-wired Sonesse 40 RTS & Altus 40RTS Motorised Roller Blinds FAQ

At what stage should the wiring be completed?

Wiring should ideally be completed prior to plastering.

Is an earth cable needed to wire in anticipation for motorised roller blinds?

No, the motors are double insulated so they don’t need earth cables.

What is the nominal voltage required per roller blind?

The nominal voltage required per motorised roller blinds is constant 240V power, no less.

How should the wiring be left after being wired up?

A length of 300mm should be left hanging outside of the opening so that it can beplugged straight in at install. There is no need to tape these wires up, as they areperfectly safe left as is as the wires won’t be exposed. You will need to ensure the cableis loose so that the full length of slack can be can be pushed back into the cavity oncethe blind is installed.

What colour molex cables do I use for Roller Blind RTS motors?

Blue and brown.

What will each motor draw?

The Sonesse motor will draw 0.44amps.
The Altus motor will draw 0.42 amps.

Do the motors require an isolation switch?

No. Our motors have an inline molex connector, this allows for the motors to be isolated from power if need be, so there is no need for a power isolation wall switch.

Need help installing motorised roller blinds?

View our step-by-step installation guide here, and learn how to set up your Somfy remote here.

For installation questions or any other general enquiries, please contact us here.

Gyldea RTS - Wiring diagram

Instructions for your electrician on how to prepare for hard-wired (240v) Glydea RTS Motorised Curtains

Ceiling mount (Top fit)

Face fit

FAQ Hard-wired Glydea RTS Motorised Curtains

Single ceiling mount (top fit) curtain

Molex cable to be pulled through a 25mm hole, to be placed in the ceiling 100mm in from outer edge of motor and as close to the back wall as possible.

Motor location is either the left or the right side of the curtains, it is rarely on both sides, but that depends on the size of the curtains. If you're unsure which side your motor needs to be on, please confirm with your electrician prior to placing your order.

You will need to ensure the cable is loose enough so the slack can be pushed back into the cavity once the curtain is installed.

Double ceiling mount (top fit)

Two openings of 25mm will need to be created 100mm in from outer edge of the motor, both openings placed in ceiling as close to back wall as possible. It is not recommended to position two cables in one opening.

The motor location is either on the left or the right side of the curtain track, rarely on both sides, but that depends on the size of the curtains. If you're unsure which side your motor needs to be on, please confirm with your electrician prior to placing your order.

You will need to ensure the cable is loose enough so the slack can be pushed back into the cavities once the curtains are installed.

Single Face-fit

Molex cable to be pulled through a 25mm hole, to be placed 100mm below the track and 100mm in from outer edge of motor.

The motor location is either the left or the right side of the curtains, rarely on both sides, but that depends on the size of the curtains. If you're unsure which side your motor needs to be on, please confirm with your electrician prior to placing your order.

You will need to ensure the cable is loose enough so the slack can be pushed back into the cavity once the curtain is installed.

Double Face-fit

Two openings of 25mm will need to be created approx 100mm below the track and 100mm from the outer edge of the motor.

Motor is located on either left or right side of track. It is rarely on both sides, but that depends on the size of the curtains. If you're unsure which side your motor needs to be on, please confirm with your electrician prior to placing your order.

You will need to ensure the cables are loose enough so the slack can be pushed back into the cavity once the curtain is installed.

Hard-wired RTS Motorised Curtains FAQ

At what stage should the wiring be completed?

Wiring should ideally be completed prior to plastering.

Is an earth cable needed to wire in anticipation for motorised curtains?

Yes, the earth cable is required for our RTS 240v curtain motors.

What is the nominal voltage required per curtain?

The nominal voltage required per motorised curtain is constant 240V power, no less.

How should the wiring be left after being wired up?

A length of 200mm should be left hanging outside of the opening so that it can be plugged straight in at install. There is no need to tape these wires up, as they are perfectly safe left as is as the wires won’t be exposed. You will need to ensure the cable is loose so the slack can be pushed back into the cavity once the blind is installed.

What colour molex cables do I use for Curtain RTS motors?

Blue, brown, and yellow/green.

What will each motor draw?

The Glydea RTS motors will draw a maximum of 0.4 amps.

Do the motors require an isolation switch?

No. Our motors have an inline molex connector, this allows for the motors to be isolated from power if need be, so there is no need for a power isolation wall switch.

Need help installing motorised curtains?

View our step-by-step installation guide here, and learn how to set up your Somfy remote here.

For installation questions or any other general enquiries, please contact us here.

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