Motorized Options

Imagine that with the simple touch of a button, one or all of your shades are in motion! Most of the window coverings that we sell can be motorized. This is the ultimate in child safety and ease of use – it will even impress the neighbors!

The motors are all housed inside of the roller tube or head rail of each shade, so they are completely hidden. There are different types of motors and controls to fit every situation.

Motors

AC motors: 110 Volts – Hardwired directly to home electrical or plugged into an outlet. Ideal for large shades and when pre-writing can be done during construction. Can be controlled with a wired wall switch or remote control.

DC motors: 18-24 Volts – Requires just “speaker” wire to be run to the shade from a plug-in transformer. These motors are extremely quiet and are better for installing in areas where construction is already complete (although pre-wiring is ideal). They are usually controlled by remote control and there are size limitations.

Battery motors: 12 – 24 Volts – Requires no wiring, but instead is powered with a battery pack that uses AA batteries. Ideal for smaller shades and in areas where no wiring is possible. They are always controlled by remote control and there are size limitations.

Controls

Wall Switch Operation – Three-position switches (up/center off/down) – Available in multiple styles and colors to match décor – Switch operation allows individual control for convenience of each office occupant or group control for operating all shades per exposure or building zone. In some cases, Special Keyed Switches are available for locations where operation of shades is limited to authorized personnel.

Remote Control Operation – Remote control operation simplifies electrical wiring as it eliminates the need to run switch legs. Shades can be operated individually or in groups. – Special Built-in radio remote control motors simplify wiring as the motors can be plugged into an outlet located near the head of the window. – Remote switching provided by Hand-held Remote Control Transmitters, Wireless Wall-Mounted Switches, or Wireless Wall-Mounted Timers.

Automatic Control Operation – Sun Controller can operate a single shade or all of the shades in a group. Adjustable light level intensity lowers shades only when there is too much sun. – Twenty-four Hour Timer operates shades at present times each day. Automatic control maximizes the performance of shading products. The sun controller greatly increases energy performance as shades are automatically rolled down when direct sunlight is overheating the building. The timer assures consistent building appearance as shades can be timed to open and close together.

Building Automation System Operation – Programmable motor controllers with bus line communications can be linked in any configuration and receive inputs via: Dry Contact, RS 232, Infrared Emitter, Internet Protocol Syste. Building control allows shades to be operated in concert with lighting, security, heating and air conditioning, or audio-visual system controls – even on your iPhone or iPad!

Insolroll Quiet Motors

Insolroll "Quiet" motors (IQM) represent a family of motorization products for solar and blackout roller shades that operate at extremely low noise levels. Insolroll features 110 volt AC and 24 volt DC motors with standard switching or built-in radio remote control switching options. When your application demands the window treatment operate in virtual silence, specify IQM by Insolroll. 
 

Hunter Douglas PowerRise with Platinum Technology

This proprietary motorized lifting system combines both line-of-sight (using infrared technology) and "out-of-sight" control (using radio frequency technology) of your window coverings. To raise or lower individual window coverings, simply point the remote at the receiver eye (either built into the headrail or on a satellite eye) and press the UP or DOWN button to operate the window covering. Or select a group (or groups) of window coverings to move together, even in multiple rooms. The PowerRise with Platinum Technology battery-powered system is our easiest-to-install motorization option. No additional wiring is required. It makes raising, lowering and adjusting window coverings as simple as touching a button.

Most Hunter Douglas windiow treatments can be motorized, including Duette Honeycomb Shades, Silhouettes, Pirouettes, Vignettes, Designer Roller Shades, Skyline Panels, Wood Blinds and Vertical Blinds.