![]() Positive voltage on one side of the cable means that the shade goes up. This motor is controlled by by reversing polarity of a 2 conductor cabling. The other type of shade does not have a module built into the shade, only a motor. These shades are more expensive to cable for, more expensive to purchase, more expensive to maintain, and much more of a hassle to integrate with an automation system since the communication protocol is up to the manufacturer and may not have a direct integration with the automation system. These systems only need power and a way to communicate with a control system. Locally controlled shades are wires for power and have a module build into the shading enclosure that controls the shade motor telling it to go up or down. The most common shading systems can be divided into two categories, locally controlled shades and remotely controlled shades. With that being said, there are systems that are more common than others and some that are superior. If there are conflicts please inform us so that they will be addressed. If the wrong method of dimming is used, such as an incorrect bulb type, equipment will be damaged. Controlled Light Groups must all be the same type when dimming such as all LED or halogen.A list of available channels will be provided for both Dimmed and Switched Lighting Groups. Controlled Light Groups need to be within the Max load depending on type of load.We ask that some excess be left for panel wiring. “Home Runs” do not run through the switch box or attach to any other light or outlet. Controlled Light Groups must have an individual “Home Run” to the Loxone Panel.This requires that some alterations to standard wiring are made. Wiring Layout - Dimming and switching are performed inside the the Loxone panel. The circuit not only powers the Loxone power supplies for panel devices and low voltage lighting, but also connects to the dimmers and relays. These circuit can not share breakers and must be independent(not shared with any surrounding items such as outlets). Panel Requirements - Loxone Panel requires a specified number of individual circuits from the electrical panel. These modules in the panel are then controlled by in-room keypads that are wired with low voltage and communicate with the smart home system. This reduces wall clutter and keeps the heat generated by dimmers out of the rooms themselves. All loads wire back to modules in a panel that switch/dim the lights. If unfamiliar with this type of system, the key differences are that no switching or dimming is done in the rooms themselves. Loxone uses a panelized lighting system similar to the Lutron Homeworks platform.
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