The Ellard Easy Group Controller offers a convenient solution for managing up to four tube motors, making it an ideal choice for operating roller shutters.
This versatile unit can be hard-wired to a single control, such as a key switch or rocker switch, to manage the motors. Alternatively, it can be used with 4-channel handsets, allowing for individual motor control via a key fob. Below are some frequently asked questions to help you understand the capabilities and features of the Easy Group Controller.
Here are some key specifications of the Easy Group Controller:
POWER SUPPLY: 230Vac
WATTS: 500
MAX MOTOR SIZE: 150Nm
MAX TRANSMITTERS: 5
Q: How many motors can you connect to the Easy Group?
You can connect up to 4 motors.
Q: How do I connect the tubular motors to my Easy Group?
- Connect the Brown wire to the L terminal.
- Connect the Black wire to the R terminal.
- Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the Earth terminal.
- Connect the Blue wire to the N terminal.
- Use the terminals marked motor 1, motor 2, motor 3, and motor 4.
If the motors are running in the wrong direction. Reverse the Brown and Black.
Q: What if I need to connect more than 4 motors to the Easy Group?
You can "Daisy Chain" two Easy Groups together using the motor's local terminals. Simply connect the common terminals, then connect the down terminals, and finally the up terminals together. Leave both links between the common and stop terminals. Each Easy Group will still need its independent power supply. This setup allows you to operate up to 8 motors together.
Q: What size motors can I use?
The maximum motor load is up to 500 watts, with a 5-amp fuse for protection.
Q: Can you have individual control on the key switch as well as group control?
Yes, there are 4 outputs marked Motor 1 Manual, Motor 2 Manual, and Motor 3 Manual. Connect the master key switch to the local motor terminal.
Connect the common of the key switch to the Com terminal. Connect the open Keyswitch to the up terminal. Connect the close of Keyswitch to the down terminal.
Q: Can you connect a safety brake switch to the Easy Group?
Yes. Remove the link from the desired motor manual terminal (connected across the stop and common), then connect your normally closed microswitch across the stop and common terminals. For example, if the motor is wired to the motor 1 terminal, use the motor manual 1 terminal for the safety brake switch.
Q: Can the Easy Group work with a remote control?
Yes, the Easy Group can accept up to 5 transmitters, allowing for group or individual control.
Q: How do I program the Easy Group transmitters?
1. Use the left and right arrows on the transmitter until the first LED on the left is illuminated.
2. Press the learn button 1 on the Easy Group, channel 1 LED will then flash slowly, then release it.
3. Press the up button once on the transmitter. The LED on the Easy Group will flash quickly and then go out.
4. Use the right arrow on the transmitter until the second LED is illuminated.
5. Press button 2 on the Easy Group once, channel 2 LED will then flash slowly, then release it.
6. Press the up button once on the transmitter. The second LED on the Easy Group will flash quickly and then go out.
7. Repeat this process for the third and fourth channels.
Once everything is programmed you can select the left or right arrows to move between the individual channels, or you can select all of them at once.
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