Why the RTS Handset Is the Volume Repair Part
An RTS installation is commissioned once and then serviced for years. The motor and the receiver stay; the handset gets lost, dropped, or handed over without a spare. For an installer, that means the replacement handset is a repeat-order item rather than a project item, and the supplier who keeps it in stock wins the follow-up call.
That is the commercial shape of this category. The motor is capital; the handset is consumable. Distributors who treat the handset as an accessory end up chasing stock; distributors who treat it as a repeat-order line keep the installer supplied.
What the Designation Tells You
| Configuration | Covers | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| 1-channel | Single screen, single motor | Residential replacement, simplest handover |
| 2-3 channel | Two or three screens | Small commercial, apartments |
| 5-channel | Up to five screens or zones | The most common installer specification in Europe |
| 16-channel LCD | Large sites, grouped zones | Hotel, apartment block, multi-terrace commercial |
Channel Configuration: Where the Money Is
Most European blinds and awning installations quote a one-channel or five-channel handset, with sixteen channels used on larger sites and for multi-zone control. The channel count is the variable that decides whether a replacement is acceptable to the installer, because they are handing it to an end customer who already has a working mental model of the buttons.
The safe buying rule: match the channel count of the incumbent, not the nearest available model. A five-channel handset replacing a four-channel unit creates a service call, and a service call costs more than the saving on the handset.
The Technical Specification That Matters
- Carrier: 433.42MHz, the RTS band.
- Code system: RTS rolling code, learned into the receiver via the standard programming button sequence.
- Housing variant: handheld, wall-mount or LCD keyfob. Confirm which your market uses before committing a batch.
- Certification: CE-RED and RoHS for EU distribution; RCM documentation available for Australia.
Request a Quotation — Somfy RTS Compatible Remotes
Send the shutter width and height, tube diameter and the brand or model you need to replace. We reply with the exact motor size, EXW price, MOQ and lead time. MOQ 100 pcs per SKU.
Send Inquiry on WhatsAppEmail: Joanna@rfmando.com · MOQ 100 pcs per SKU · 1 free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays) · Lead time 7-15 days · T/T 30/70 · EXW Xiamen
What to Verify Before Ordering
- Sample tested against a real installed receiver, not a bench unit. RTS learning behaviour varies between receiver generations.
- Channel count matches the incumbent, and the button numbering is identical.
- Test reports ship with the batch, with the model number on the report matching the model number on your order.
- Mixed-SKU cartons are acceptable and we produce a carton-level packing list that breaks out quantities by SKU.
Catalogue references for the specification above: RF Mando Telis 4 Pure / Telis 1 compatible 433.42 MHz RTS handset and RF Mando A-OK wind / light / rain sensor RF switch for awnings. Both are MOQ-based, ship on our own PCBA and housing tooling, and one free sample per SKU is available before you commit to a production order.
Where to Order
- Somfy RTS Compatible Remotes — 5-channel and 16-channel LCD handsets
- Dooya Compatible Remotes — tubular motor controls and wall transmitters
- RF Remote Controls — full catalogue
Terms
MOQ 100 pcs per SKU. One free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays). Lead time 7-15 days. Payment T/T 30/70. Prices EXW Xiamen. 100% functional test on every unit; a third-party QC report at AQL 5% is available on request.