CANVAS AWNINGS MELBOURNE.
AUTO LOCK
CANVAS AWNINGS
WHAT IS AN AUTO-LOCK CANVAS AWNING?
Auto lock canvas awnings are the traditional quintessential Australian awning. Their simplistic design, high durability and excellent solar properties is what has made them so popular for the last 50 years. This awning is made up of a colorbond metal headbox which houses the roller tube and the canvas fabric. The awning fabric runs vertically down the window guided by 2 guide rails and the awnings arms. These arms lock into place once the desired level is reached...hence the name 'auto lock' canvas awnings. The awning arms which guide the fabric down are available in 150mm and 300mm arm lengths. It is this arm length which give the awning its pitch and also allows for airflow behind the fabric preventing heat building up between the canvas and window. Auto lock canvas awnings are very effective at keeping the sun and heat out. Its simple design will create a cool and comfortable environment for a buildings occupants and reduce the amount energy required to regulate a buildings temperature. At Motorised Blinds Australia all of our canvas awnings are manufactured right here in Melbourne and are custom made to fit your window.
WHY CHOOSE AN AUTO LOCK CANVAS AWNING?
-Auto lock canvas awnings are the perfect solution to provide solar protection from the harsh Australian sun. They are user friendly and effective in both domestic and commercial applications.
-Auto lock canvas awnings are very cost effective and highly durable.
-If well maintained and used as intended it is not uncommon that the canvas awnings can exceed 15 years of age.
-Auto lock canvas awnings can easily be recovered once the awning fabric has reached the end of its life
-The canvas awning fabric is pitched on an angle which prevent heat build up between the fabric and the window.
-Even though commonly known as 'canvas awnings' auto lock awnings can also be made using acrylic and screen type fabrics.
-With a large range of colours and designs to choose from traditional canvas awnings can add visual appeal to a
property and increase its value.
-Canvas awnings are well know for their energy efficiency and can save you money in energy bills.
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Are Somfys RTS Remote controls compatible with the Zigbee Motors?No. Somfys RTS remote controls are not compatible with Zigbee Motors. Zigbee operates on 2.4Ghz spectrum frequency which is a different frequency to RTS which is 433.42 Mhz. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call us on 1300 952 510 or email us your details at Contact Us.
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Do the Somfy Zigbee motors have a further range of control then the Somfy RTS Motors?YES & NO. It all depends on how the blinds motors have been set up. Somfy's RTS remote controls have a omni directional range of over 20 metres, this includes thru walls & floors. Zigbee motors have an open field range of only 7mtres. If comparing the two protocols with 2 stand alone blinds the RTS would win. However Zigbees range can be greatly extended beyond that of RTS if you created a network of otherZigbee devices that communicate to each other in a mesh network. Contact our qualified team at Motorised Blinds Australia for more advice. Contact Us
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Do all Somfy zibee blind motors & products have the same role with in a mesh network and ecosystem?No. Different Somfy product have different roles in the mesh network and eco system and this is important when planning and setting up your blinds in a mesh network. EQUIPMENT ROLES End Point Devices - All of Somfys zigbee battery powered devices can only be an endpoint device. This means they will only communicate with one parent device. Example of Somfy battery powered devices include Sonesse 28 and Sonesse 40. Also the Ysia remote control can only take on a endpoint role. Repeater - Somfy Powered 240V AC Zigbee motors act as repeaters and relay commands between repeaters and end devices. Repeaters extend and strengthen the rnge within the ecosystem. Controller - Somfys Tahoma Switch Hub acts as the controller and forms and manages the network and ecosystem. The controller must me mains powered (240v)
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Are Somfy Zigbee blind motors more expensive than there RTS motors?Yes. Zigbee motors are more expensive than Somfys RTS motors. Some of the Zigbee motors and accessories are not that much more expensive than their RTS counterparts. Indicatively the equivalent Somfy Zigbee motor to RTS motor is approx 20% more expensive.
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How long does it take to fully charge a Somfy Sonesse Zigbee Li-Ion blind motor?With new optimised charging, the charge times on a Somfy Zigbee Li-Ion motors take 1.5hrs to fully charge using the USB-C charger. This is a vast advantage over the Sonesse 30 RTS which has a 4hr Charge time.
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What control options are available for a Somfy Zigbee powered blinds?We have a number of control options available for our Somfy Zigbee blinds. REMOTE CONTROL. - Our most basic option to control all of our Zigbee powered blinds is with a Somfy Ysia Remote. With the simple touch of a button you can have the blinds open and close. SMART PHONE - All of our Zigbee motorised blinds can be controlled thru a smart phone using the Tahoma Switch Hub. VOICE COMMAND - Using a third party voice assistant compatible with IFTTT and the optional Tahoma Switch you will be able to control your smart blinds with a simple voice command.
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How Long does a Somfy Sonesse Li-Ion motor's battery charge last for before it needs to be re-charged again?Somfy Sonesse Zigbee Li-Ion motors have a battery charge life of approx 6 to 12 month. This will vary depending on how big the blind is, how often you use the blind, and what speed setting the blind is set too.