Motorized Shade Control

Lagotek systems provide control over a wide range of blinds, shades, drapes and window covering devices of different types and categories.

Learn about our motorized shade control products from these two instructional videos:

Introduction

Installation Basics

These motor controllers can be used to create customized solutions for the most complex motorization projects. 

These devices have been installed in high-end residential and commercial buildings, as well as large MDU projects.  They are compatible with the most popular tubular motors, such as those from Somfy, and can be integrated into building automation systems. 

Because of their small form factor and efficient design,  projects utilizing these controllers are accomplished in less space, with much simpler wiring, and at significantly lower cost.

Related documents:

Compact Custom Family AC Product Description

Compact Custom Family DC Product Description

Compact Custom Family Programming Manual

CC and Lagotek Quick Reference Guide

Eight Motor Program Example

UL Application Note

AC4

UL Listed four motor AC controller, 24 channels with integrated programmable contact closure interface. Board with mounting hardware. Up to six input channels may be assigned per motor. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Centralized architecture reduces wiring requirements for complex residential and commercial projects
• 4 programmable contact closure inputs provide flexible grouping without jumper wires
• Serial control bus
• 12V tap for sun and wind sensors or other accessories

Related documents:

AC Installation Guide

AC4 System Example

AC4-CS

UL Listed four motor AC controller, 24 channels with integrated programmable contact closure interface and 3 programmable intermediate stops, overcurrent shutoff. Board with mounting hardware. Up to six input channels may be assigned per motor. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Centralized architecture reduces wiring requirements for complex residential and commercial projects
• 4 programmable contact closure inputs provide flexible grouping without jumper wires
• Serial control bus

Related documents: AC4/AC4-CS System Example

Master3-1

UL Listed single AC motor controller, 24 channels with 3 motor addressable expansion port. Board with mounting hardware. Up to three input channels may be assigned per motor output port. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Distributed architecture to ease installation in retrofit applications or when space is limited.
• Serial control bus
• 3 programmable expansion ports link to external Slave relays. This provides all the addressing flexibility of an additional controller while reducing space and cost.

Related documents: Master3-1 System Example

SL1

UL Listed single AC motor controller, 24 channels with 3 motor addressable expansion port. Board with mounting hardware. Up to three input channels may be assigned per motor output port. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Distributed architecture to ease installation in retrofit applications or when space is limited.
• Serial control bus
• 3 programmable expansion ports link to external Slave relays. This provides all the addressing flexibility of an additional controller while reducing space and cost.

DC4

Four motor DC controller, 24 channels with integrated programmable contact closure interface. Designed to handle simultaneous switching of four motors up to 4 Amps each. Board with mounting hardware. Up to six input channels may be assigned per motor. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Centralized architecture reduces wiring requirements for complex residential and commercial projects.
• 4 programmable contact closure inputs provide flexible grouping without jumper wires.
• Serial control bus
• 12V tap for sun and wind sensors or other accessories

Related documents:

DC4 System Example

DC Installation Guide

Small DC4

Four motor DC controller, 24 channels. Board with mounting hardware. Up to three input channels may be assigned per motor. This provides complete flexibility for individual, group and subgroup arrangements.

• Centralized architecture reduces wiring requirements compared with single motor controllers.
• Serial control bus.
• Fused
• Small footprint

SL1 DC

DC Slave relay for use with the Master 3-1.  Provides flexibility in control wiring, and low-current control of DC motors up to 10 Amps.  Board with mounting hardware.

• Distributed architecture to ease installation in retrofit applications or when space is limited.
• Provides all the addressing flexibility of an additional controller while reducing space and cost.

SWITCHES, REMOTES, AND MORE

Following is a complete line of accessories for the Compact Custom and Ready-Set controllers.  These devices provide many options for programming, commanding, and interfacing to motorized shades, screens, and awnings.  The controllers are also compatible with many third-party accessories from other manufacturers such as Electronic Solutions and Somfy.

Related documents:

Accessories Product Description

B232-8

Bridge device which allows any system supporting the RS232 protocol to interface with any Compact CustomTMor Ready-SetTM shade controllers.  This device can control up to 768 motors individually, in groups, or all simultaneously from one RS232 connection.  In addition, it supports bi-directional communication with the host control device.

Related documents: B232-8 User Manual

Configuration Utility: B232-8 Autoprogrammer

SW4

Four channel Decora style programmable switch. Includes integrated contact closure interface.

• 4 programmable contact closures for interface to Home Automation systems
• Serial control bus controls four groups of shades on any four channels (1-24) with a three wire interface.

Related documents: SW4 System Example

CCI-4C

Four channel programmable contact closure interface. Converts contact closures into serial bus commands for transmission to multiple controllers.