How to Check the Limits for an RTS Motor

Hello, and welcome to this guide for reversing the rotation direction of a Somfy motor while in user mode. These instructions are suitable for all of the Somfy RTS motors listed on screen.

In this video, any references to LED color or behavior only apply to motors that have an LED indicator to provide additional feedback for programming steps. Not all motors have an LED indicator.

Orange LED light means the motor is in programming mode.

Five green blinks confirm that a programming step is memorized.

Five red blinks indicate low-battery mode – the battery will need to be recharged soon.

A red LED blinking continuously means the motor is in thermal protection mode – please wait for it to cool down before proceeding.

If you need to reverse the rotational direction of a motor that is already installed and programmed, start by pressing the UP or DOWN button to move the shade away from its upper or lower end limit… and then the MY button to stop it somewhere in between.

Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the shade jogs. The LED on the motor will light up orange.

Now, press and hold the MY button until the shade jogs and the LED blinks green five times to confirm direction reversal. The LED on the motor is no longer lit.

Press the UP or the DOWN button to verify that the rotation direction has been successfully reversed.

The shade is now in User mode, ready for to use and enjoy.