is it possible to control velux "dakramen" with rfxcomm

Post by **Edwin2008** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:51 pm

I have two Velux "dakramen" which are controlled electrically via a remote. Is it possible to replace the remote with rfxcomm or supplement the remote.
At this time the windows shut automatically when it starts raining but i also would like to open them when it gets to hot and partially close them when wind is picking up.

Post by **Snelvuur** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:00 pm

as far as i know there not supported by rfxcom, there are some other options which are pricey.

See http://www.domoticaforum.eu/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1680

// Erik (binkey.nl)

Post by **Edwin2008** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:34 pm

yes i'm aware of them

but was hoping to do it via rfxcomm

Post by **Bwired** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:03 pm

No for sure not supported by rfxcom.

Post by **Fantic** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:07 pm

When you have a spare remote, you could use the ippower mod like Chak has shown in one of the other posts and control the windows using the 'buttons' of the remote itself. Main problem I always found with the Velux solution is they can be closed by rain, but never return to the previous position when the rain stops. By connecting them to Domotica you overcome this problem. Just add a window contact and see when they close and use a rain sensor to tell the system when it's raining.

Regards, Maarten.
Never let a computer know you're in a hurry.

Post by **Edwin2008** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:06 pm

I was looking for a solution without "abusing" a remote

Post by **Droezel** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:03 pm

Ive had that problem too, you'll have to use the Velux KUX-100, a Velux KLF-100 and some other module that gives open/closed contact like the KAKU SUN-500 wich is controllable by RFXCom.

Post by **Lempens** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:30 pm

When you have the older motor of Velux, you can use IRDA

Post by **Edwin2008** » Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:50 pm

no it is a rf one

Post by **Lempens** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:28 am

The have a normal switch which you can place on a wall KLI 110 WW
http://www.velux.nl/nl-NL/all_lists/Doc ... 6-2009.pdf Maybe you can use it.

Post by **Edwin2008** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:51 am

On page 22 i see a io-homecontrol adapter and an interface but i'm not sure if HS can communicate with them.

Post by **Lempens** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:10 pm

I have found

http://www.domoticafourm.eu/uploaded/Le ... F20100.pdf

<li>potential free switches </li><li>Compatible with products with the io-homecontrol logo
Based on radio frequency (RF) technology, 868 MHz range </li>

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Post by **Edwin2008** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:25 pm

perhaps a solution, luckely i only have two windows