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Motorized Shades: Breaking Down the 4 Power Options
When installing motorized window treatments, integrators have four main options for powering the units.
Controlling natural light is an integral part of lighting control, along with systems for the control of artificial light from fixtures.
Installing motorized window treatments is becoming much easier these days with new technologies simplifying the installation for dealers.
But there are still only four options for powering shades.
Line Voltage: This should be the only way integrators should attempt to power exterior shades and awnings. These outdoor window treatments often will be raising and lowering in unprotected environmental conditions, such as heavy rain, snow or high winds. Each of those factors could cause the shades to struggle if the power is inadequate.
Line voltage should also be used if there is the potential for interference to the low voltage signal. Shades in rooms with lots of RFI would not be ideal to use a wireless control interface.
Battery Powered: This power solution is ideal for retrofit. There are no wires to be run, making for a quicker, easier installation. Integrators need to be aware of the different battery types necessary for different types and weights of shades.
Low Voltage: Low-voltage powered units also have a lower installation cost than line voltage. Low voltage also allows you to automate and track the movement of the shades.
Digital Low Voltage: This option should be used if the installation involves a room with multiple window treatments that need to raise and lower in unison. It’s an ideal option for corporate boardrooms.
Installing motorized window treatments is becoming much easier these days with new technologies simplifying the installation for dealers.
But there are still only four options for powering shades.
Line Voltage: This should be the only way integrators should attempt to power exterior shades and awnings. These outdoor window treatments often will be raising and lowering in unprotected environmental conditions, such as heavy rain, snow or high winds. Each of those factors could cause the shades to struggle if the power is inadequate.
Line voltage should also be used if there is the potential for interference to the low voltage signal. Shades in rooms with lots of RFI would not be ideal to use a wireless control interface.
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Heavy drapes that require large motors are also ideal candidates for line voltage. The last thing you want to do is burn up a motor or battery. Line voltage allows an integrator to automate and track the movement of the shades. Of course, line voltage will require a CE pro to either have his own electrical license or partner with an electrician to bring power to the shades.In this free, one-hour webinar, learn proven successful techniques on how to “lead with shades” and expand your client discussions into the larger category of light control and total home control.
The webinar will present discussion points to guide your shade control sales presentation and marketing strategies to stimulate your shade control business and more. Click here to register.
Battery Powered: This power solution is ideal for retrofit. There are no wires to be run, making for a quicker, easier installation. Integrators need to be aware of the different battery types necessary for different types and weights of shades.
Low Voltage: Low-voltage powered units also have a lower installation cost than line voltage. Low voltage also allows you to automate and track the movement of the shades.
Digital Low Voltage: This option should be used if the installation involves a room with multiple window treatments that need to raise and lower in unison. It’s an ideal option for corporate boardrooms.
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Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro
Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990. He joined EH Publishing in 2000, and before that served as publisher and editor of Security Sales, a leading magazine for the security industry. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He is currently a member of the CEDIA Education Action Team for Electronic Systems Business. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
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