This article describes how to configure motorised blind coverings in a Space CE setup. Blinds can be controlled from the room’s touch panel, with options for device connection, control methods, and remote access permissions.
Config Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ID | string | Unique identifier for the blind within the room configuration |
| Label | string | Display name shown on the UI |
| Device ID | string | References a device defined in the device configuration |
| Type | string/enumeration | Relay trigger mode (Pulse, Double Pulse, Latch, Reverse Latch) |
| Trigger Method | string/enumeration | Relay contact type (Normal Open, Normal Closed) |
| Open Trigger ID | integer/string | Trigger value for opening. Varies by control method (see below) |
| Close Trigger ID | integer/string | Trigger value for closing. Follows Open Trigger ID behaviour |
| Stop Trigger ID | integer/string | Trigger value for stopping. For Relay blinds, if 0 or undefined the system activates both open and close relays simultaneously as a stop command |
| Control Method | string/enumeration | How the blind is controlled (Relay, Preset, Fader). Defaults to Relay if not specified |
| Area ID | integer | Lighting controller area or group address. Required when Control Method is Preset (lighting controller) or Fader |
Trigger ID by Control Method
| Control Method | Open / Close / Stop Trigger ID |
|---|---|
| Relay | Relay channel number to activate |
| Preset | Preset number to recall on the lighting controller or DSP |
| Fader | Fader level (0–255) to set on the lighting channel |
| QSYS DSP | Named control used as the control trigger |
Control Method semantics
- Relay — controls the blind via relay channel activation on a Digital IO device.
- Preset — recalls a preset number on a Lighting Controller or DSP device.
- Fader — sets a fader level on a Lighting Controller channel. Requires Channels to be defined.
Area ID examples
- Dynalite — area number (e.g.
1,5). - C-Bus — application number (e.g.
56,202).
Channels
Channels define lighting controller group channels used with the Fader control method on C-Bus and Dynalite devices.
| Property | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ID | string | Unique identifier for the channel entry |
| Disable | boolean | Excludes the channel from initialisation when true |
| Channel ID | string | C-Bus Group Address or Dynalite Channel for fader control |
Duplicate Channel ID values within the same blind are ignored.