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ZIPTRAK® AWNINGS MELBOURNE

ZIPTRAK®

AWNINGS

WHAT ARE ZIPTRAK® BLINDS?

Ziptrak® is an Australian designed and patented zip style awning system.  It is a unique form of straight drop awning with side tensioning channels which guide and maintain tension on the awning cloth as you open and close the awning. The advantages of a Ziptrak®  over a standard straight drop awning is its unique side tensioning channels. These side channels not only eliminate any side gaps around the edge of the fabric but they also provide lateral tension and support on the awning cloth.  This keeps the Ziptrak® awning cloth looking nice and taut and stops the fabric from blowing out of the side channels in windy conditions. 

The Ziptrak® system is a highly versatile awning which come in a range of options to customise it to your unique specifications.  Available in a  range of headbox shapes and sizes, the Ziptrak® hardware comes in 6 powder coat colours, 4 bottom bar weatherstrip options as well as a huge range of fabrics to choose from.  the awning is highly durable and robust and can me manufactured up to a 6 metre span.  This awning is an excellent choice for blocking  u.v light and solar heat  from penetrating your windows.  They are also  ideally suited for verandahs, pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas and offer sun and wind protection. The Ziptrak® system can be manually operated with its spring balanced technology or motorised. 

WHY CHOOSE A ZIPTRAK®   AWNING?

Ziptrak®  awnings provide excellent protection from U.V sunlight and heat from entering into your home or business.

These awnings are also well suited for pergolas, verandahs and outdoor entertainment areas and offer protection from sun, wind and rain.

The Ziptrak® system is a highly versatile awning and comes in a range of headbox shapes and colours, fabric and bottom bar options that can be manufactured to suit your unique specifications.

Ziptrak® awnings can be manufactured in Screen and Clear PVC type fabrics.

The Ziptrak® system is built tough! Its well engineered and highly durable design will give you many years of trouble free use.

Ziptraks unique side tensioning channel system will keep your awning fabric looking taught and terrific, it will also prevent the fabric from blowing out of the side channels in windy conditions.

Reduces the power consumption needed to cool down a room within a building saving you dollars in energy bills.

The Ziptrak® system can be motorised and automated with smart technology.  Using climatic sensors , smart home hubs such as Somfy Connexoon and third part voice assistants your Ziptraks can be operated autonomously or controlled  via a  smartphone or remote control.

ZIPTRAK® HARDWARE COLOURS

Ziptrak awning bottom bar being unlocked
Ziptrak awning headbox colour chart

ZIPTRAK® HEADBOX OPTIONS

Ziptrak awning with white head box and black screen fabric

Ziptrak® Bracket With Back Flashing

Ziptrak® Bracket Only

Fully enclosed Ziptrak white awning head box with side channel and black fabric

Ziptrak® Traditional Headbox

Ziptrak® Streamline Headbox

Motorised Ziptrak awning with white head box and black screen fabric
Fully enclosed square Ziptak white awning head box and side channels with charcoal coloured fabric

ZIPTRAK® WEATHER STRIP OPTIONS

Ziptrak awning silver bottom bar and black coloured screen fabric

Ziptrak® No Weather Strip

Ziptrak®  15mm Weather Strip

Ziptrack guide wire awning with silver bottom bar and black coloured fabric

Ziptrak® 30mm Weather Strip

Ziptrak® Custom Skirt

Ziptrack awning with silver bottom bar and black coloured fabric
Ziptrack awning with silver bottom bar, valance and black coloured fabric

ZIPTRAK® HANDLES (SPRING OP)

Ziptrak awning white bottom bar with handle and black coloured fabric

Bottom Bar (Frontside)

Bottom Bar (Rear Side)

Ziptrak awning white bottom bar with handle and black coloured fabric
Ziptrak awning tube with spring balanced technology

Optional Pull Stick

Spring Balanced Technology

Ziptrak awning with black bottom bar with pull ring and pull stick
  • 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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