Technical

Benefits of Hard-Wired Motorization

There are many excellent reasons why homeowners increasingly choose motorized products to meet their window covering needs.

These include:

  • Convenience The ease of operating motorized window coverings makes them much more convenient to use. In fact, studies have shown that motorized window coverings are more likely to be used to control light levels, as well as to insulate and control solar heat gain.
  • Accessibility Motorized window coverings are perfect for hard-to-reach window locations where manual operation is difficult or not possible.
  • Appearance Motorized window coverings have no manual operation devices (such as pull cords or chains) to detract from their appearance.
  • Safety Motorized window coverings reduce the potential safety risks associated with pull cords or chains.
  • AutomationPossibilities Hard-wired motorized window coverings offer many automation options, including the ability to be integrated with lighting or home automation systems, which offers these enhanced benefits:
    • Energy Savings Window coverings can be programmed to operate at appropriate times of the day to help decrease energy usage in the home.
    • Simplified Operation Homeowners can simplify operation of automated components by using just one command to initiate multiple actions.
    • Security Automated operation while homeowners are away can provide the appearance that a home is occupied to deter intruders.

 

Intelligent Motors and Control for Automated Lifestyles

Electronic Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is the leading producer of intelligent motors and controls for motorized products. ESI pioneered programmable motor control technology with an array of versatile products for motorized interior and exterior window coverings, retractable awnings, rolling shutters, projections screens and media concealment devices.

ESI’s parts provide simple and scalable integration into automation systems, offering flexible control of virtually any motorized product. No project is too large or too small.

 Motor Controls & Accessories

Motor controls are the foundation of every motorized installation, allowing the ability to deliver easy single button results to the end-user. ESI offers three distinct motor control platforms. Each platform has its own unique applications and family of available input devices:

RP
ESI RP (Remotely Programmable) motor controls can be programmed to respond to commands from various RP input devices and/or third-party automation systems.

RQ
ESI RQ (Remotely Queryable) motor controls support all RP programming and functionality, but offer bi-directional communication possibilities to connected automation system(s). This feedback to the connected systems opens new opportunities for control aesthetics, security and remote access.

RF
Z-Wave™
ESI Z-Wave enabled motor controls allow for simple integration of motorized products into Z-Wave wireless home control systems.

802.15.4
ESI will release its own mesh network technology, allowing uses unprecedented RF control and allowing, for the first time, ZIGBEE to live nativewithin motors.

Transmitter/Infrared

Infrared Transmitter for operating RPs or RQs on channels 1 thru 6. The “S” or “Selectable” feature allows you to select from a subset of the RP commands. No programming or ALL functions. Twelve buttons with LED feedback.

T6S


Infrared Transmitter for operating and programming RPs or RQs on channels 1 thru 24 and ALL. The “S” or “Selectable” feature allows you to select from a subset of the RP commands. Twenty-eight buttons with “Shift” function and LED feedback.

T24S


Keypads/Wall Switches

Keypad (Wall Switch) for operating RPs or RQs on channels 1 thru 6. Buttons can be “Selectable” and “Trainable” to any of the RP commands. Twelve buttons with LED feedback. Includes built-in IR Eye. No programming or ALL functions. Features screw-less cover plate.

K6ST



Keypad (Wall Switch) for operating RPs or RQs on channels 1 thru 24 and ALL. Twenty-eight buttons with “Shift” function and LED feedback. Buttons can be “Selectable” and ”Trainable” to any of the RP commands. Includes built-in IR Eye. Features screw-less cover plate.

K24ST


Motor Control Cabinet Assemblies

Our service includes all necessary cabling and programming, delivering a “turn-key” solution for your project. Implementation is as simple as providing AC feed circuits and landing motor wires. Then plug in input devices or connect to automation systems and you are ready to go.