Decentralised open protocol shading control systems

Climatronic is a feature-rich central controller that can be programmed to manage simple to complex blind control scenarios.
Climatronic KNX allows the central control unit to act as a simple input device to the KNX BUS network.
In addition, the central controller unit contains a purpose-built user interface for inputting blind automation programs which can then be used to populate BUS-connected KNX devices.

Shade Factor has extensive experience in the design and implementation of KNX systems including:

• Consultation in energy-efficiency, shade/glare modelling, blind configuration options, integration and control strategies
• Development of blind control specifications to meet client requirements
• Software design and KNX programming
• KNX network design using Warema and 3rd-party KNX componentry

In addition to KNX, Shade Factor also has extensive experience in the design and implementation of LON systems including:

• Consultation in energy-efficiency, shade/glare modelling, blind configuration options, integration and control strategies
• Development of blind control specifications to meet client requirements
• Software design and LonWorks® programming
• LON network design using Warema and 3rd-party componentry

C-Bus and BACnet are two common BUS protocols for controlling HVAC, lighting and many other devices.

C-Bus has become very popular in Australia as it represents a cost-effective solution for home automation.

Shade Factor has extensive experience integrating our industry-leading blind control systems with C-Bus and BACnet.