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FIXED GUIDE AWNINGS MELBOURNE

FIXED GUIDE 

AWNINGS

WHAT ARE FIXED GUIDE AWNINGS?

Fixed Guide Awnings are a traditional style of awning designed for high windows which are hard to reach. These awnings are highly effective in keeping the sun and heat out of a building helping regulate the temperature and saving you money in power bills. .   Fixed guide awnings have a simple design which makes them highly durable and user friendly.  The awning frame is made up of  a colorbond metal headbox , a metal roller tube, bottom bar, 2 guide rails and 2 'L' brackets. The awning can be manufactured with canvas, acrylic or screen type fabrics.  The fixed guide awnings bottom bar is connected to guide rods by 2 circular runners which allows the bottom bar to travel freely guiding the awning fabric up and down the length of the window.  Unlike its lower level relation the 'Auto Lock Awning'....the Fixed Guide Awning does not have locking arms that secure the fabric in place.  Fixed guide awnings are tied down using rope which is connected to a centre pull on the awnings bottom bar.  This rope is tied off onto a cleat when the awning fabric is in the desired position.  Fixed Guide Awnings can be motorised which eliminates the need for a rope control.  All our awnings are manufactured here in Melbourne and are custom made to fit your window perfectly.

WHY CHOOSE A FIXED GUIDE CANVAS?

-Fixed Guide Awnings are highly effective in protecting a building from solar radiation.  They  can help regulate the temperature within a room and save on energy consumption.

-Fixed Guide Awnings simple design has been around for over 50 years.  They have a proven track record to be reliable and cost effective.

-If well maintained and used as intended it is not uncommon that fixed guide awnings can exceed 15 years of age. 

-Once the fixed guides awning fabric has reached the end of its life span it can be easily recovered at a fraction of the cost of a new awning system.

-Fixed Guide Awnings are mostly manufactured in canvas fabric, however they can also me made using either acrylic or screen type fabrics.

-Not only do Fix Guide Awnings protect you from the sun and heat, they can also create a visual statement for your home or office.  We have a huge range of colours and designs available that will suit every facade.

-One big advantage with fixed guide awnings is that they will save you money in energy bills. Fixed Guide Awnings have been proven to lower power consumption needed to cool down a building.

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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.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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