Somfy Debuts Sonesse 40 PoE Motor Range for Shading Systems
Somfy announced the debut of the Sonesse 40 PoE motor range. The new Sonesse 40 PoE motor offers systems integrators the installation flexibility of Power over Ethernet technology. By delivering power and data signals to the motor on a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable, PoE reduces the amount of time and cabling required, which results in a faster and less labor-intensive installation. Since no dedicated AC electrical wiring or electrical outlet is needed, systems integrators can handle the installation without a licensed electrician and without being constrained by the proximity of electrical outlets. Because PoE is inherently compatible with IP networked systems, Sonesse 40 PoE motor-driven shades and screens can be easily integrated into a complete smart home network. Additional PoE motor-driven products and devices can be added to the network, giving systems integrators a simple, complete and economical ecosystem.
Sonesse 40 PoE motors provide a full range of options, available in three sizes — 2, 4 and 6Nm — to operate even the largest of applications. The adoption of the new IEEE 802.3bt Standard enables PoE switches to deliver up to 90W, which is significantly more power than the original 15W IEEE 802.3af standard. As a result, a wider range of powered devices can be supported on the network, including 6Nm motors for shades.
Enhancing the Sonesse 40 PoE motor is the Somfy Synergy API, which allows for simple, direct integration with leading third-party control systems, like Control4, Crestron, Crestron Home, URC, ELAN and RTI. This precludes the need for additional gateways and user interfaces to operate window shades, and with Somfy’s PoE Motor Configuration Software, systems integrators can easily configure multiple motor-driven products or devices over IP from a single interface. Plus, safety and control features are built in, including adjustable speed, soft start and stop, and motor position feedback to maintain privacy and security.