WELLSUN tubular drives with KNX interface offer precision operation, flexible settings, and easy installation. These are the main qualities of the WS series motors with interface, which can be used for motorizing various configurations of roller blinds. All models of the WS series motors are characterized by low noise levels and high comfort. The use of a remote control for managing the tubular drives significantly enhances the convenience of the finished product.
The application of the KNX bus standard ensures the integration of products equipped with WS series motors into a comprehensive building management system. This allows for centralized control of sun protection on the premises and significantly expands the range of settings for both the individual product and the system as a whole.
The KNX protocol is an international standard for building automation, including lighting, climate control, security systems, and other infrastructure elements. Wellsun has preferred the use of the KNX protocol for many years in solving centralized sun protection control tasks for large facilities. Over the past 5 years, we have significantly improved the design and functionality of Wellsun tubular motors with integrated KNX.
Using the KNX protocol for roller blind control has many advantages:
- Integration with other systems: KNX allows easy integration of roller blind control with other building automation systems such as lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. This creates a unified, coordinated control of all aspects of home or office automation.
- Reliability and resilience: The KNX protocol is designed with a high level of reliability and fault tolerance. This is especially important for critical systems like roller blind control, which can affect comfort and safety.
- Flexibility and scalability: KNX systems easily adapt to changes and expansion. New devices can be added or the system configuration changed without significant effort, allowing for modernization as needed.
- Energy efficiency: Controlling roller blinds via KNX allows for optimized energy use. For example, blinds can automatically close on hot days to reduce the load on air conditioners or open on winter days to maximize the use of solar heat.
- Ease of control: KNX-based systems can be controlled through various devices, including wall panels, mobile apps, voice assistants, and remote controls. This provides users with multiple convenient options for controlling the blinds.
- Scenario automation: With KNX, complex automation scenarios can be set up. For example, blinds can automatically rise in the morning to let in natural light and lower in the evening for privacy and security.
- Compatibility with different manufacturers: KNX is an open standard, meaning compatibility with products from various manufacturers. This allows users to choose equipment based on their preferences and budget without being limited to one brand.
- Support for various types of blinds: KNX supports the control of different types of roller blinds, including motorized and manual models, as well as blinds with different opening and closing mechanisms.
- Security and protection: KNX systems provide a high level of data security and are protected from unauthorized access, which is important for privacy protection and preventing hacks.
- Time and effort savings: Automatic blind control saves time and effort, eliminating the need for manual adjustment. This is especially useful for large buildings and commercial properties.
Advantages of Wellsun tubular motors with KNX onboard:
Integrating tubular motors with the KNX protocol provides additional features and benefits:
- Reduction in cable length and increased reliability: The KNX module integrated into the motor allows significant savings in the laying of control cables (both in materials and installation) since no additional devices and their communication are required for KNX control. Fewer devices mean a simpler building management system, leading to higher reliability. Wellsun motors with integrated KNX also save space in technical rooms and control panels.
- Centralized control of blinds on-site: All roller blinds in a house or office can be controlled from one centralized location, be it a wall panel, mobile app, or voice assistant.
- Automation and scenarios: Users can create complex automation scenarios. For example, blinds can rise at a certain time or when the light level decreases.
- Feedback: Wellsun drives with integrated KNX can provide information about their status (open, closed, in motion), allowing for more precise system management.
- Self-diagnostic function: Wellsun tubular motors with integrated KNX send error and fault information if their operation is disrupted. For example, if the motor overheats or the blind encounters an obstacle. You will know exactly which blind is causing an issue and why, even if thousands are installed on the site. This also simplifies the repair and maintenance of sun protection blinds.
- Compatibility with other systems: KNX allows for the integration of blind control with other smart home systems such as lighting, heating, and security.
- Remote access: The ability to control blinds remotely via the internet allows management from anywhere in the world.
- Enhanced security: KNX provides a high level of data protection and resistance to hacking, which is important for home security.
Basic usage examples:
- Automatic schedule control: Blinds can automatically rise in the morning and lower in the evening, creating comfortable conditions for residents.
- Weather response: Blinds can automatically close in sunny weather to protect the interior from fading and reduce the load on the air conditioning system.
Smart lighting control: In combination with light sensors, blinds can be adjusted for optimal use of natural light, reducing energy consumption.