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CATEGORY: Products » Shading Products
By Lighting Controls Association, on December 9, 2011
Lutron Electronics has announced that its original Sivoia automated shading system was one of five products inducted into the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Product Hall of Fame, as announced in September in Indianapolis. Automated shading systems offer the convenience of one-button control (including open, closed and preset levels) of every window treatment in a room or entire home. Since its initial introduction, the original Sivoia product line has been expanded to include both wired and wireless versions of automated roller shades, Roman shades, vertical and horizontal draperies and Venetian blinds, all which can be easily installed in any new or existing home. Lutron’s HomeWorks system was inducted into the Product Hall of Fame in 2008, followed by its RadioRA system in 2009. Lutron is the only company with three products in the Hall of Fame.
By Lighting Controls Association, on April 12, 2009
 Watt Stopper/Legrand has launched a versatile 0-10 volt wall box controller that can be used to dim or switch lighting loads or raise and lower shades. The DRLV1 controller is the first such device to include an input allowing automatic control by an occupancy sensor when used for lighting control. The device is RF-enabled and is also the first 0-10 volt wall box controller that can be incorporated into a wireless scene control system.
The DRLV1 is part of Watt Stopper’s line of Miro® Controls, which includes wireless RF dimmers and scene controls. Wireless Miro reduces the cost and complexity of new and retrofit projects by eliminating control wiring and the need for a central processor. Miro is ideal for applications including offices, meeting rooms, lobbies, restaurants, galleries, hotels, retail stores and houses of worship.
The DRLV1 is primarily used to dim compatible 0-10 volt fluorescent dimming ballasts, and can provide 1% dimming when used with T5 HO lamps, a commonly specified source for indirect lighting. It may also be used to control selected LED lighting. The device, which works in conjunction with a Watt Stopper power pack, can control up to 100 ballasts, a greater capacity than most controllers. Additionally, the power pack may be used to power an occupancy sensor which, when connected to the controller adds code-compliant automatic shut off. Other RF-enabled Miro devices may be used to remotely control the DRLV1 for wireless multi-location control and/or scene control.
The new controller also expands the capability of Watt Stopper’s Miro Controls beyond just lighting control. Increasingly, designers are integrating window shades or projection screens with lighting controls. In shade control mode, the controllers raise and lower compatible line voltage shade motors. Shades or screens wired to the DRLV1 may be included in lighting scenes with other RF-enabled Miro devices.
For more information about Watt Stopper/Legrand, visit www.wattstopper.com.
By Lighting Controls Association, on February 12, 2009
Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics, known for its expansive line of award-winning lighting and shade control products, announced today a wireless light and shade control solution for single-room applications.
Ideal for TV rooms and master bedroom suites, RadioRA–SR allows homeowners to enjoy a truly immersive cinematic experience in the comfort of their own homes:
* control lights, shades and drapes from leading universal remotes and home automation systems
* use a screw-in lamp dimmer to discreetly control table and floor lamps
* integrate with other equipment (via Ethernet and RS-232) using just one device
* enjoy direct communication with Lutron’s Sivoia QS automated shade and drapery systems (without the need for an interface)
For the home theater, the introduction comes just in time for creating the perfect Superbowl or Oscar party, during which homeowners can wow their friends and neighbors with the latest in home theater technology from Lutron.
Using Lutron’s proprietary, radio frequency (RF) technology with a new single-room protocol, RadioRA–SR system devices can be easily installed in any new or existing home without running new wires.
The new RadioRA–SR system contains the following components:
* dimmers and switches- replace existing dimmers or switches to control individual lights in each room
* wall-mounted keypad- controls system lights, shades and scenes at the touch of a button
integrated scene controller- controls system lights, shades and scenes from remote controls, touchscreens or computers
* vacancy sensor- provides energy savings when rooms are unoccupied
* in-line lamp socket module- screws in under the shade to easily integrate lamps into the system
* Sivoia QS wireless roller shades- quietly covers windows to eliminate glare and reflections, improving the viewing experience
* Sivoia QS wireless drapery track- showcase the projection screen and enhance a room’s décor with curtains controlled by a Lutron drapery track
RadioRA–SR provides a new dimension in home entertainment by offering the movie-viewing environment and experience that Hollywood directors had envisioned.
Lutron is working with industry-leading control system manufacturers to provide easy integration of lights and shades with home automation, A/V and HVAC systems, providing
homeowners with a truly immersive entertainment experience.
RadioRA–SR system devices are coming soon to a systems provider near you. Systems will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2009.
By Lighting Controls Association, on November 14, 2008
Lutron Electronics has announced that its HomeWorks® whole-home lighting control system was one of only eight products inducted into the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Product Hall of Fame.
The appointment was announced during the 2008 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards banquet on Saturday, Sept. 6, in Denver, CO.
According to CEDIA, the Product Hall of Fame was developed to show the origins of the residential electronics industry and track the progression of product development and technology. The Product Hall of Fame Showcase will be introduced at the 2009 CEDIA Expo in Atlanta, GA. Inducted products will be on display at all future Expos.
The CEDIA community was first introduced to the HomeWorks system in the early 1990s, when Lutron created the category of whole-home lighting control systems. It’s been widely accepted by residential system installers as the most reliable, robust lighting control system on the market.
“We are honored to have received this designation,” said Andy Wakefield, Director of Lutron’s Home Systems Business Unit. “It’s a remarkable accomplishment to be recognized as a foundation of this industry. We’re especially thankful to our loyal dealers, some of whom have been with us since day one. Their feedback and commitment to Lutron have made HomeWorks the product it is today.”
Since the early 1990s, Lutron has dramatically expanded the capabilities of HomeWorks by continually launching innovative, new products, including a totally wireless version of the system that is known for its reliability; a line of backlit, seeTouch® keypads; energy-saving green features and more.
To further expand the lighting control category for its dealers, Lutron introduced an automated shade and drapery system that can be controlled via HomeWorks keypads, allowing homeowners to control every point of natural and artificial light in their home with the press of a button.
By Lighting Controls Association, on July 14, 2008
 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. is extending the reach of its signature Sivoia QED(R) shading technology into homes with the introduction of the Sivoia QED Roller 20(TM) shade system.
The new Roller 20 shade system offers all of the benefits of Lutron’s patented Sivoia QED technology—including quiet, precision movement of shades—but it also has an ultra-slim profile and narrow width, making it perfectly suited for mounting within most, smaller residential window frames.
With this production addition, homeowners can blend the most advanced, digitally controllable shading technology seamlessly into the design of their homes.
“This is a noteworthy moment for residential design and convenience,” said Stacey Shetter Kim, Market Development Manager for Lutron, “With the Sivoia QED Roller 20 shade system, most homeowners can now enjoy the unique advantages of the Sivoia QED technology that they can’t get from any other shading system.”
Lutron’s new Roller 20 shading system enhances a home’s spaces while providing convenient daylight control at the touch of a button. The elegantly styled keypads and controls give users intuitive control of the shades. Roller 20 also offers a variety of fabric options to enhance a home’s décor.
The key to this addition to Lutron’s Sivoia QED product line is its small size, made possible with the inclusion of a tube that has a diameter measuring only 1.25 inches, and a smaller drive that allows the shades to be smaller in width (a minimum of 18.5 inches). Lutron believes Roller 20 is the world’s smallest precision controllable shading system.
Sivoia QED Roller 20 can be installed with a 2.75-inch top/back cover and fascia for a clean, minimal look. Square and curved fascia are available in white, bronze and anodize aluminum.
For more information about Lutron, visit www.lutron.com.
By Lighting Controls Association, on November 19, 2007
 Lutron Electronics introduces Sivoia QS, the company’s most recent advancement in natural lighting control technology, allowing for seamless integration of electric light and daylight without the use of additional interfaces. Shades and lights can be controlled together through Lutron’s GRAFIK Eye QS or via SeeTouch QS keypads. This next generation of ultra-quiet, precision control for Lutron Shading Solutions enhances design, and adds flexibility at any stage of a project.
“Today, both residential and commercial spaces are demanding flexible control in order to adapt to a variety of activities. Lighting control helps transition these spaces quickly and efficiently,” states Stacey Kim, Market Development Manager for Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. “Sivoia QS provides easy integration of shades and lighting controls because of its simple, low-voltage wiring and installation. For example, it can seamlessly change a living room used for entertaining guests to a home theater for viewing movies – without disrupting the occupants.”
 Automated shades are a convenient, energy efficient lighting control solution that also reduce glare, preserve views and protect valuable finishes and furnishings from harmful UV rays. Lutron’s QS technology holds a maximum of 100 devices on one link to control up to 100 lighting zones. Sivoia QS operates on the same communications link as its lighting controls so there is no need for additional interfaces. The system’s proprietary QS Smart Panel technology reduces installation time and eases integration by offering:
* Simple reconfiguration – The Sivoia QS system can be easily reconfigured. Limits can be changed and presets can be reprogrammed without rewiring by accessing the remote, keypad or electronic drive unit.
* Simplified wiring – Sivoia QS shading systems do not require any group controllers, relays or line-voltage wiring between electronic drive units. The QS technology requires only four wires to operate.
 * QS Smart Panel Diagnostics – The QS Smart Panel power supply features advanced diagnostics to quickly verify system communication and wiring while providing power to up to 30 shades.
Lutron’s GRAFIK Eye QS, launched in early 2007, is the first QS lighting control in this new product series. It allows shading systems to be controlled from the same classic, intuitive wall control as the lights. The GRAFIK Eye QS includes an optional column of buttons that controls shades independently of the lights using rounded, backlit buttons that resemble Lutron’s seeTouch style keypads.
Sivoia QS is available in Roller 64 with the option of sheer, privacy or blackout shade fabrics and fourteen models of seeTouch QS keypads for control. Users can select a preset to quietly lower a single shade or multiple groups of shades in unison from a keypad on the wall or hand-held remote.
For more information about Lutron Electronics, visit www.lutron.com.
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 19, 2007
Lutron Electronics has designed the industry’s most adaptable manual shade as a part of the Sivoia family of shading solutions. The Sivoia family of products now creates a visually seamless solution for mixed-use spaces that require both manual and electronic shades. Ideal for both commercial and residential applications, the new Sivoia Manual Shades share hardware with Sivoia QED roller 64™ for easy conversion from manual to electronic control, maintaining the system’s smooth and quiet operation. Converting the Sivoia Manual Shade to a Sivoia QED™ electronic shade is as easy as pulling off the manual clutch and inserting a Sivoia QED roller 64 drive.
With the ability to convert to electronic control at any point in a project, designers can specify and install one set of hardware and then adapt it to manual or electronic control, depending on the user’s needs. Pre-wiring for electronic shades provides ease-of-installation when Sivoia Manuals are converted to Sivoia QED electronic shades. The system installs in a 3.5” x 3.5” pocket and works on the roller 64 1 3/8” diameter tube and lineals with an upgraded universal mounting bracket. The same bracket can be used for the wall, ceiling or jamb installation, and can also be shipped separately for rough-in, providing flexibility.
Manual Control
The easily convertible manual shades begin with easy installation. With its universal, multi-position clutch and spring-loaded idler, the shades can quickly be re-positioned on site for bottom, front or back chain drop to adapt to specific project requirements
The manuals system uses a patent-pending force reduction system that makes it easy to lift even large manual shades. Uniquely designed, the system upholds the smooth feel and quietness of electronic shades. It has been developed with a patent-pending chain guide system that uses a series of symmetrical wheels to automatically position the chain. This reduces drag and provides a smooth, consistent feel throughout the entire movement of the shade without noise created by the chain or friction on the idler.
Sivoia Manual Shades ensure uniform window coverage with symmetrical light gaps of as little as 3/4” between the roller shade and its window frame. All Sivoia Manual Shades can be specified with the full line of Lutron fabrics, including SheerShade™, SheerShade Designer™, Privacy and Blackout fabrics to suit any application.
Electronic Control
Simply remove the manual clutch and replace it with a Sivoia QED™ Electronic Drive Unit for electronic control. Introduced in 2003, the Sivoia QED roller shading system can be easily controlled and programmed to a variety of stop points at the touch of a button using handheld infrared remote controls or wall-mounted keypads. Electronic shades ensure precision and convenient shading control.
“The new Sivoia Manual Shades allow specifiers to design for change,” states Stacey Kim, Market Development Manager for Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. “With just one Lutron product, designers can provide a complete solution for intuitive control of daylight. Manual solar shades offer all of the core benefits of a Lutron shading system, including significant energy savings, banishing harsh glare and protecting furniture and valuables from the harmful effects of UV light.”
Sivoia shading systems come with an eight-year limited warranty, plus optional extended service. Lutron has factory-employed field service engineers throughout the world and is the only lighting control or shade systems manufacturer in the world with a 24-hour, 7 days a week technical support center.
By Lighting Controls Association, on July 19, 2006
The Sivoia QED™ (Quiet Electronic Drive) controllable shade system by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. now provides the ability to group multiple roller shade panels on one electronic drive unit for enhanced control and greater efficiency.
The new Sivoia QED roller 200CW controls up to six shade panels from one electronic drive unit (EDU), providing all the same features and benefits as other shades in the Sivoia QED line. For commercial projects with large windows and banks of windows, this means installing multiple individual drives is not necessary and therefore, energy usage is reduced.
“The Sivoia QED line has provided architects, designers, installers and end-users with a precise, elegant and convenient way to control shades,” said David Weinstein, Vice President of Window Systems with Lutron. “We saw the opportunity to provide greater control in a more economical design for larger commercial window projects. By offering enhanced coupling capability within the Sivoia QED line, we’re able to provide increased control while preserving the features and benefits of Sivoia QED technology.”
A single Sivoia QED roller 200CW drive can operate a shade measuring up to 200 square feet, weighing up to 35 pounds. The system installs in a small 4.75” by 5.0” pocket with minimal 1.5-inch, symmetrical light gaps on both the left and right sides of the shade.
Sivoia QED™ Shading Solutions: Breakthrough Technology
Sivoia QED shades, introduced in 2003, are engineered to provide elegant and precise movement through enhanced digital technology. The Sivoia QED family includes roller shades, Roman shades and drapery track systems. Sivoia QED shades feature a low-voltage electronic drive concealed within the roller tube or as an external drive on the drapery track. The system offers near-silent operation (44dbA at three feet) and intelligent control through seeTouch™ keypads, IR remotes or integration with Lutron lighting control systems. The system can be programmed with preset positions for the most effective control of daylight in a space.
Sivoia QED roller shades move with accuracy and precision, controlling unwanted glare while preserving outdoor views and maintaining the curb appeal of the structure by aligning shade hembars within 1/8” of each other.
Sivoia QED can be integrated easily into a Lutron lighting control system to provide control of both daylight and electric light. The system can be linked to other systems like audio/visual, security and climate control to increase the functionality and efficiency of the room or building.
All Sivoia QED roller shades can be specified using fabrics in a variety of colors and options for optimal daylight management, including SheerShade™, SheerShade Designer™, Privacy and Blackout. Lutron offers over 100 styles of fabrics, including PVC-free solar fabrics and customer-provided fabrics.
By Lighting Controls Association, on May 19, 2005
The newSivoia QED (quiet electronic drive) roller 64 shade system from Lutron Electronics won a New Product Showcase Award at the 16th annual Lightfair International, the industry’s premier North American event. The product secured the Best of Category Award in the Daylighting Integration Products Category, as voted by a panel of esteemed industry judges.
Roller 64 is the newest member of the Sivoia QED family of controllable shading systems, providing precise, smooth movement and control, plus near-silent operation. Roller 64 fits into small 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” installation pockets and has a sleek roller tube that’s just 1-5/8” in diameter, a remarkable 40 percent smaller than other roller shades in the Sivoia QED product line.
“The addition of roller 64 to the already popular Sivoia QED family means a product line that provides roller shade solutions for practically any sized window,” said Ari Supran, residential marketing manager at Lutron Electronics. “We are excited to receive this coveted award, further defining Lutron as the leader in controllable window systems.”
Roller 64 is simple to install, program and use in both new and retrofit applications and can control up to 64 square-feet of fabric.
Lightfair International is sponsored by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA). Lightfair International 2005 marks the largest Conference in its 16-year history.
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