A 60 Nm tubular motor covers the span most residential awnings and rolling shutters need. Installers reach for the Somfy Simu DMI6Hz 60Nm 14rpm 120V with NEMA Plug (2007145) when one opening has to answer a radio transmitter and still move by hand after a power cut. Somfy builds the Hz radio into the motor and pairs it with a CMO override head, so the same tube carries wireless control and a crank. The cord ends in a NEMA plug, which keeps the job off a junction box.
Awnings and rolling shutters this motor drives
Somfy publishes two applications for reference 2007145: awnings and rolling shutters. Both pull hard at the start of travel and both reward a crank backup. A retractable awning with a heavy front bar loads the tube every time it extends, and a rolling shutter carries its own slat stack. The 60 Nm rating gives you headroom on either one without jumping to the 80 Nm or 100 Nm siblings in the same DMI6 line.
The 14 rpm speed suits exterior products. Slower rotation keeps a loaded awning arm under control through the last foot of extension, and it holds noise down on a shutter box mounted over a bedroom window. Faster motors belong on light interior shades where travel time matters more than torque.
Buyers who need the same torque without radio should look at the wired DMI6 60 Nm. Buyers who need more lift on a wide commercial awning move up the line. This reference sits in the middle for a reason, and it carries the Hz radio that the wired version leaves out.
Torque, tube and the CMO head decide the fit
Measurements settle whether this motor drops into your tube. Start with the tube profile, since the crown and drive have to match it before anything else matters. Somfy builds the DMI6 body in the T6 class, which seats in 60 mm round, 70 mm octagonal and 85 mm Simbac tube with the matching crown and drive pair. Measure the inside of the tube, not the outside.
Check the head next. CMO stands for the crank manual override head, and it needs clearance at the motor end of the box for the gear plus the extension shaft that reaches the operator. A 7 mm hex shaft threads into the head and carries the crank handle down to reach. Plan that run before you cut the tube.
Mechanical limits come third. Somfy gives this motor a 28-turn limit capacity, which you set with the adjustment buttons on the head. Count your tube turns at full travel and confirm the number lands inside 28 before ordering. A tall shutter on a small tube can run past that count.
Verified specs for reference 2007145
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Torque / Speed | 60 Nm / 14 rpm |
| Power supply | 120V / 60Hz AC |
| Standby consumption | 0.34 W |
| Radio | Simu Hz, 433.420 MHz |
| Radio range | 492.15 ft open field |
| Manual override | CMO head, crank |
| Limit switches | Mechanical, 28-turn capacity |
| Protection rating | IP 44 |
| Insulation class | Class I |
| Cable | 19.69 ft SJTW, 3-wire, white, NEMA plug |
| Operating temperature | -4°F to 140°F |
| Applications | Awnings, rolling shutters |
| Certification | UL |
| Carbon footprint | 101 kg CO2 eq. |
| Warranty | 5 years |
The 0.34 W standby figure matters on a multi-motor facade. Fifteen motors on one elevation draw about 5 W between them while they sit idle. The IP 44 rating covers splashing water from any direction, the level an awning hood or a shutter box asks for.
Crowns, drives and brackets that seat on this motor
Order the crown and drive as a pair matched to your tube. The Somfy T5/T6 70mm Octagonal Aluminum Drive (9011878) carries the common 70 mm octagonal shutter tube, and it keys into the motor shaft without an adaptor. For 85 mm Simbac round tube, the Somfy Simu T6 85mm Round Simbac Tube Crown (9690085) handles the crown side of that pair. Smaller 40 mm and 47 mm parts from the LS40 and LT50 ranges will not seat on a T6 body.
The motor end needs a bracket rated for the head. The Somfy Simu DMI Bracket 1-Piece Round Adjustable Cast Plate (9420647) gives you a cast plate with adjustment at the fixing, which earns its keep when an older shutter box sits out of square. Somfy also builds a 100 mm square plate and a two-piece inside-mount U bracket for the same head.
Finish the override run with the Somfy Simu Extension Shaft 7mm Hex L=330mm with Screw (9420659). It drops into the CMO gear and takes the crank eye. Longer drops need a coupled run, and the screw holds the joint against the gear under load.
Simu Hz radio control and pairing
Somfy runs the Hz protocol at 433.420 MHz with a published open-field range of 492.15 ft. Walls and metal shutter boxes cut that figure, and the number you get in a real building depends on the path between the transmitter and the motor head. Keep the transmitter on the same side of the house as the motor during setup, then test from the position the owner will use.
Pairing happens at the motor. You power the motor, put it into programming mode, and hold the transmitter button until the motor jogs. Each Simu Hz transmitter addresses the motors you teach it, and one motor accepts several transmitters, which lets a handheld and a wall point control the same awning. Somfy documents the exact button sequence in the instructions that ship in the box, and the sequence differs between single-channel and multi-channel transmitters.
Pair the motor before you load the tube into the brackets. Limit setting runs faster with the head at bench height, and you avoid a ladder trip for every adjustment.
Install notes an installer would ask about
The NEMA plug changes the rough-in. You need a receptacle inside the box or soffit rather than a hardwired connection, and the 19.69 ft cord gives you room to reach one. Electricians like this arrangement on retrofits, since the shutter box rarely sits near a junction box. Confirm the receptacle before you order.
Set the mechanical limits with the tube loaded, not empty. An awning fabric stretches under its own weight, and a shutter stack compresses as it closes, so the stop position you dial on an empty tube drifts once the product hangs. Run the shade to each end twice after you set the limits and watch for creep.
Protect the cord where it leaves the box. IP 44 covers the motor body, and the cord entry still wants a grommet or a drip loop on an exposed hood. Somfy backs the motor for five years, and a tidy cable run keeps that warranty straightforward.
Order the Somfy Simu DMI6Hz 60Nm 14rpm 120V with NEMA Plug (2007145) once you have confirmed your tube profile, your turn count and your receptacle. Add the crown and drive pair for your tube, the DMI bracket that suits your box, and the 7 mm hex extension shaft for the crank. Those four parts make a complete drive assembly for one awning or one shutter.
Frequently asked questions
What tube does the Simu DMI6Hz 60 Nm fit?
The DMI6 body belongs to the Somfy T6 class. It seats in 60 mm round, 70 mm octagonal and 85 mm Simbac tube when you order the matching crown and drive pair, such as the 70 mm octagonal drive 9011878 or the 85 mm Simbac crown 9690085. Measure the tube inside diameter before you order either part.
How does the manual override work on this motor?
The CMO head carries a gear that accepts a 7 mm hex extension shaft. You thread the shaft into the head, hang a crank eye on it, and turn the crank to move the awning or shutter by hand. The override works with the power off, which covers outages and service visits.
Does this motor need a separate radio receiver?
No. Somfy builds the Simu Hz radio into the motor at 433.420 MHz, so the motor pairs direct to a Simu Hz transmitter with no external receiver in the circuit. The published open-field range reaches 492.15 ft.
Which torque should I choose for a large awning?
Torque follows the rolled weight and the tube diameter. Fabric width on its own will mislead you. The 60 Nm rating in reference 2007145 covers most residential awnings and rolling shutters. Somfy builds the same DMI6Hz head at 80 Nm for heavier assemblies, and the wired DMI6 reaches 100 Nm.
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