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Lutron's New Sivoia QED for Total Lighting Control (31/1/2005)

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. the world leader in lighting controls has introduced its new Sivoia QED (Quiet Electronic Drive) product line to Europe. Sivoia QED is a sophisticated and versatile electronic drive for controlling roller blinds and allows for complete control of natural light for both residential and commercial applications. With Sivoia QED, Lutron now controls the total lighting environment, both natural and artificial.

Stylish, quiet and flexible

Sivoia QED is the ultimate in motorised roller blind technology, providing elegance, convenience and versatility. The innovative design features a near-silent electronic drive (44 dBA at three feet), minimal light gaps around the roller blind, simple installation, and a flexible design that can work in virtually any installation.

As well as making any space more flexible, Sivoia QED helps save energy in both hot and cold weather, and is an elegant addition to any living room, bedroom, bath or home theatre. During sunny hours, blinds can be lowered to reduce heat and protect carpeting, wood floors, artwork, and furnishings from harsh ultra-violet rays. During evening hours, and prolonged periods of absence, covering windows ensures privacy and security.

Easy installation and programming

Sivoia QED was designed with flexibility in mind and as such, does not require group controllers, relays or line-voltage wiring between Electronic Drive Units. Programming is easy and can be reconfigured at the point of control without rewiring or access to the Electronic Drive Unit. The intelligent electronic control allows Sivoia QED roller blinds to move smoothly, in perfect unison and with exact alignment across multiple windows for a clean, impressive visual effect.

The Sivoia Quiet Electronic Drive and internal components are located inside the roller tube allowing for three installation possibilities: inside jamb mount, outside wall mount and ceiling mount.

Sivoia QED offers a 3/4" (less than 2 cm) light gap between the roller blind and its window frame, allowing minimal light to seep through the opening. In addition, the product utilises low-voltage wiring Ð perfect for easy retrofits Ð while proprietary brackets allow roller tubes to be readily adjusted and easily aligned without removing fabric from the tube.

Integration with Lutron Lighting Controls

Sivoia QED can be controlled individually or seamlessly integrated with Lutron's GRAFIK Eye and HomeWorks lighting control systems. The new solution is perfect for home theatres where a GRAFIK Eye is used to control lighting, since any preset lighting scene can now include the operation of Sivoia QED blinds.

''Today's homes use windows and natural light as two very important design elements,'' said Stacey Kim, Lutron's international marketing manager. ''Therefore, careful attention needs to be given when planning control of a home's environment. Our new seamless integration of lighting and motorised window treatments is the perfect solution.''

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