Motorization
Types of Motorization:
110 Volt Hardwired (Switch Operated)
AA Lithium batteries that last 5 years under normal use
Photo: 110 Volt Hardwired with:
One or two shades can be operated from a single switch. Or with the use of relays one switch can operate 100 shades.
All switches have a 15 amp rating and are UL recognized.
Photo: 110 Volt Motorized Shades with built-in Radio Receiver and
This customer ordered the 3 center shade panels with 1 headbox, 1 motor, 1 bottom bar and covers 3 individual openings in the center - and 4 small shades, 4 headboxes, 4 motors (2 on each side of the 3 center shades).
Radio Remote Control Motor with Built-in Radio Receiver
Radio motors with built-in radio receivers are available for motorized lift systems. Special Built-in radio remote control motors simplify wiring as the motors can be plugged into an outlet located near the head of the windows or hardwired directly to the shade. Simply supply 110 volt AC power (1.6 amps) to the motor and you are ready to roll. The transmitters have a range up to 65' and are similiar to a garage door opener.
5-Channel Handheld Transmitter
Will allow you to raise or lower four shades individually or simultaneously, or four groups of shades individually or simultaneously
Photo: 110 Volt Motorized Exterior Shade with
Maintained Switch is a fixed-position switch which is set by flipping the switch control lever, and which does not require continual finger pressure to stay in position. Maintained Switches operate the switch and the shade will travel up or down to its limit stops.
One or two shades can be operated from a single switch. Or with the use of relays one switch can operate 100 shades, or in this situation operates two shades. All switches have a 15 amp rating and are UL recognized.
Photo: 110 Volt Motorized Shades with
Radio Remote Control Motor with Built-in Radio Receiver
Radio motors with built-in radio receivers are available for motorized lift systems. Special Built-in radio remote control motors simplify wiring as the motors can be plugged into an outlet located near the head of the windows or hardwired directly to the shade. Simply supply 110 volt AC power (1.6 amps) to the motor and you are ready to roll. The transmitters have a range up to 65' and are similiar to a garage door opener.
Hand held transmitter and/or wall mounted switch can control up to 5 channels as individuals or groups.
Photo: 13 110 Volt Hardwired Motorized Interior Shades with
- A tubular motor is inserted into a motor-roller tube housing
- The motor turns the tube, which then rolls up the shade material
- Motor has a self-contained limit and thermal overload switch
- Internal limits determine the full-up and full-down position of the shade
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110 Volt Hardwired (Switch Operated)
- Wiring installed so as to be fixed and permanent is said to be hardwired and is available with:
- Wall-mounted switch
- Available Options:
- 24-Hour Timer
- Sun Sensor
Types of Motorization - 110 Volt Hardwired Radio Remote
110 Volt Hardwired - Radio Remote Control
- A Radio Receiver Motor is built into the head of the motor
- Simply provide AC power to the motor
- Can be hardwired to power via J-box,
or - Plug in motor into existing three-prong wall-plug receptacle into the household power supply
- Can be hardwired to power via J-box,
- Can be operated by an assortment of handheld or wall-mounted transmitters
- Surface mount wireless switch
- 1-Channel in-wall wireless switch
- 5-Channel in-wall wireless switch
- Controls multiple shades individually or simultaneously
- 1-Channel Handheld Remote
- 1 Channel Remote: Operates a single shade or up to 99 shades individually
- 5-Channel Handheld Remote
- Operates 5 shades individually or simultaneously and up to 99 shades per channel
- 20-Channel Handheld Remote
- Radio Motors pull approximately 1.5 amps
- Radio Motors need to be 18-inches apart
- Can be operated through walls
- Commands can be transmitted up to 100-feet
- 24-Hour Timers
- Sun and/or Wind Sensors
- and is:
- Compatible with Home Automation Systems
Types of Motorization - 12 Volt Battery Operation (Radio Remote)
Interior Use Only
The tubular motor is located inside the roller tube.
Battery Operation has a battery pack which is hidden behind the roller
Battery Motorized shades are easy to install, operate and maintain.
- Can be operated by an assortment of handheld or wall-mounted transmitters
- Surface mount wireless switch
- 1-Channel in-wall wireless switch
- 5-Channel in-wall wireless switch
- Controls multiple shades individually or simultaneously
- 1-Channel Handheld Remote
- 1 Channel Remote: Operates a single shade or up to 99 shades individually
- 5-Channel Handheld Remote
- Operates 5 shades individually or simultaneously and up to 99 shades per channel
- 20-Channel Handheld Remote
- Eliminates need to point transmitter (remote) at the individual shades (similiar to garage door opener)
- Can raise or lower all shades or individual shade
- Additional shades can be operated with the same remote
- No wiring required
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Motorized Exterior Shade - The Woodlands, TX
- SheerWeave Style 4000 - Ash
- 5-Inch Head Box
- Side Channels
- Wall Switch - Maintained
- Wall Switch Operation
- All motorized switches are 3-position and are designed for 110-volt directional motors.
- Up: Raises shade
- Center: Stops movement of shade
- Down: Lowers shade downward
One or two shades can be operated from a single switch. Or with the use of relays one switch can operate 100 shades.
- Switches are available with Momentary or Maintained contact.
- Momentary Switches contain a spring which returns it to the off position whenever finger pressure is removed. Momentary Switches require that the switch be held in position throughout the travel of the shade.
- Maintained Switches is a fixed-position switch which is set by flipping the switch control lever, and which does not require continual finger pressure to stay in position. Maintained Switches operate the switch and the shade will travel up or down to its limit stops.
- Momentary Switches contain a spring which returns it to the off position whenever finger pressure is removed. Momentary Switches require that the switch be held in position throughout the travel of the shade.
All switches have a 15 amp rating and are UL recognized.
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- SheerWeave Style 4000 - Ash
- 5-Channel Handheld Remote
- 5-Inch Headbox - Tan
- Side Channels - Tan
This customer ordered the 3 center shade panels with 1 headbox, 1 motor, 1 bottom bar and covers 3 individual openings in the center - and 4 small shades, 4 headboxes, 4 motors (2 on each side of the 3 center shades).
Radio Remote Control Motor with Built-in Radio Receiver
Radio motors with built-in radio receivers are available for motorized lift systems. Special Built-in radio remote control motors simplify wiring as the motors can be plugged into an outlet located near the head of the windows or hardwired directly to the shade. Simply supply 110 volt AC power (1.6 amps) to the motor and you are ready to roll. The transmitters have a range up to 65' and are similiar to a garage door opener.
5-Channel Handheld Transmitter
Will allow you to raise or lower four shades individually or simultaneously, or four groups of shades individually or simultaneously
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- SheerWeave 4100 - Pebblestone
- (1) Designer Switch (Maintained) - Ivory
- (1) 2-Motor Relay
- 4-Inch Headbox - White
- Side Channels - White
Maintained Switch is a fixed-position switch which is set by flipping the switch control lever, and which does not require continual finger pressure to stay in position. Maintained Switches operate the switch and the shade will travel up or down to its limit stops.
One or two shades can be operated from a single switch. Or with the use of relays one switch can operate 100 shades, or in this situation operates two shades. All switches have a 15 amp rating and are UL recognized.
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Motorized Exterior Shades - League City, TX
- SheerWeave Style 4000 - Ash
- 5-Channel Handheld Remote
- 5-Inch Headbox
- Side Channels
Radio Remote Control Motor with Built-in Radio Receiver
Radio motors with built-in radio receivers are available for motorized lift systems. Special Built-in radio remote control motors simplify wiring as the motors can be plugged into an outlet located near the head of the windows or hardwired directly to the shade. Simply supply 110 volt AC power (1.6 amps) to the motor and you are ready to roll. The transmitters have a range up to 65' and are similiar to a garage door opener.
Hand held transmitter and/or wall mounted switch can control up to 5 channels as individuals or groups.
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Hilton Homestead Suites
Galleria - Houston, TX
Galleria - Houston, TX
- SheerWeave Style 2100 - White/Bone
- Brushed Aluminum Fascia
- 5 Motors
- 3 Couplers - A Coupler allows multiple shades to be operated by a single motor
- 5 Wall Switches - Momentary
- 2-Two Motor Relays
Available Options
- Motorization - Sun Sensor - The light sensitivity Sun Sensor tells the shade to roll down when light from the sun gets above a desired intensity.
- Motorization - Wall Switches - Choice of Wired Switches (Toggle, Rocker and Designer), Keyed Switches, Wireless Wall Switches
- Motorization - Wireless Timer Control - 24-Hour Timer is suitable for use with all control systems for motor operated shades.
- Motorization - Wind Sensor - Wind sensor tells the shade, or shades, awnings or shutters to retract (roll up) when the wind reaches a preset velocity.