Dialog

January 2011
Magazine for customers of elero GmbH and those interested in the company
inducing Interview with Rainer Kunz:
Proactive approach to the upturn
page 4
inspiring New generation of bidirectional controls:
“ProLine 2” portfolio expanded
page 12
inclinable Product quiz:
Take part and win!
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„dialog

Content
Editorial
marketplace
••• donations to charity ••• Westerwelle in Uruguay •••
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Editorial
Dear Reader,
elero supports charitable causes
marketplace:
News | 3
Interview with Rainer Kunz:
Proactive approach to the upturn | 4
Three facts when it comes to saving energy:
Less CO2 thanks to modern sun protection | 5
High-quality products, “Made in Germany”
and first-class service – this is
what our customers worldwide appreciate
about elero. Likewise is the
fact that we always establish a dialog
tières (MSF), which provides emergency
medical aid in war regions and following
natural disasters. “We have decided to
support MSF because it is represented
worldwide and we as a global company
elero USA: Unperturbed by the hot desert sand | 6
with our customers on equal terms.
also want to help at international level.
elero Switzerland: Barrier-free accommodation – full of drive | 7
This is also the aim of our customer
On the other hand, we would like to
elero Germany: Lots of light for bright minds –
sun protection for Dußlingen public library | 8
elero Latinoamérica: elero technology moves doors and
grilles at Montevideo Airport | 7
inspiring
Quality put to the test: Optimized production process for
venetian blind drives and DIN test benches set standards | 10
New generation of bidirectional controls:
“ProLine 2” portfolio expanded | 12
Overview drives: The very heart of automation | 14
Affected by the weather – luckily: Sensors an in-demand aid | 16
magazine “dialog”, the first English
language version of which you now
have in your hands.
“dialog” is not an advertising brochure. Rather we wish to
provide you with the latest background information on
relevant topics of great concern to the international roller
shutter and sun protection industry – regardless of whether
or not these involve elero products and services.
In the current issue, the topic of energy efficiency plays an
From the budget for Christmas presents elero is
supporting “Médecins Sans Frontières” and the
German child protection association Deutscher
Kinderschutzbund this year.
In 2009 elero donated the budget foreseen
for Christmas presents to the
German child protection association
Deutscher Kinderschutzbund. This met
with such a positive response from customers
and partners that a good cause is
also to be supported in 2010.
continue with our current commitment,”
explains Rainer Kunz, Managing Director
of elero. A further 5,000 euros are therefore
being donated to the “Hängebrücke”
project of Deutscher Kinderschutzbund.
In addition, many employees have decided
to participate in the “Christmas in
a shoe-box” campaign, packaging toys,
school utensils, clothes and sweets as
presents. Thanks to their aid, children
Many employees participated in the “Christmas in a
shoe-box” campaign.
In case of questions or comments, please
contact the relevant elero office or repre-
inclinable
Find the right drive with just 10 mouse clicks:
Free software simplifies product selection | 18
Product quiz: Take part and win! | 19
Dates and events | 19
important role. For with the right products the users of automated
roller shutters and sun protection can, for example,
save 111 metric tons of CO 2 in Europe alone – an enormous
potential, and one which the governments of virtually all
the EU countries have now discovered.
This year a donation of 5,000 euros is
being made to Médecins Sans Fron-
living in poverty in countries such as
Georgia, Moldavia and Romania can now
look forward to Christmas.
sentation:
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Yet one thing is true not only when it comes to the subject
of energy efficiency: The better we are able to convince a
customer of the concrete benefits of a product for his individual
needs, the greater the chance of sealing a business
deal. We intend to take up this challenge together with
you – and with “dialog” we are providing a small but vital
building block for your sales success.
I wish you lots of reading pleasure!
Rainer Kunz, managing director elero GmbH,
CEO Günther Group
Westerwelle promotes Uruguay
Investments in emerging markets have
long since ceased to be an insider
tip. The focus is on countries such as
China, India and Brazil. Among foreign
investors a South American state has to
date been somewhat unknown, often
tending to be overshadowed by its big
neighbours – Uruguay. In the framework
of his South American trip with a business
delegation in March foreign minister Guido
Westerwelle paid a visit to the secondsmallest
country in South America so as
to draw attention to it as an investment
location. Also invited to the reception
given by the delegation in the German
Embassy was elero branch manager Paul
Riezler. Since 2006 the company has been
taking care of South American customers
at local level – with a positive response:
Automation of roller shutters and sun
protection is in demand, and a reduction
in cooling energy is increasingly coming
to the fore as a sales argument. Although
the country is still in its infancy when it
comes to energy efficiency, it would like
to reduce its energy imports in the future
and increase the proportion of renewable
energies. An excellent outlook for the Suntracking
business area, which elero began
developing two years ago.
German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle (with interpreter
Simone Hess) at the reception in the Germany
Embassy in Montevideo. His goal: Intensification
of the relationships between Germany and Uruguay.
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Source: German Embassy Montevideo

Interview with Rainer Kunz
Proactive approach to the upturn
Three facts when it comes to saving energy
Less CO 2 thanks to modern sun protection
inducing
The roller shutter and sun protection
industry can look forward to
the future with optimism again –
Refurbishment boom
“Demand for energy-saving refurbish-
Wiederaufbau (KfW) is offering favorable
loans for the purchase and installation
of wired and radio-controlled drives. The
this has also been confirmed by the most
ment is rising. Yet according to a Forsa
only problem is: Hardly anybody knows
recent business confidence index. Which
study only 27 % know that they can save
this. Specialist installation firms should,
factors will affect the upward trend in
energy with automated roller shutters.
therefore, point out this possibility to
the coming year are explained by Rainer
Our task, therefore, is that of conveying
their customers at all costs.”
Kunz, Managing Director elero GmbH
the idea that automation is an “absolute
and CEO of the Günther Group, using a
necessity” in the framework of optimum
“Smart Home”
number of keywords.
refurbishment for future energy savings.
But the arguments that have proved suc-
“Controlling sun protection at home from
Demographic change
cessful to date with constructors are not
the workplace using a smart phone –
sufficient here. Additional benefits such
does anybody really want this Who
“The demographic change which impacts
as an appreciation in the value of the real
wants to think about his roller shutters
on our industry is nothing new – take
estate and preparation for old age have
when he is away from home Every
More than 40 % of global energy consumption is accounted for by the use of
barrier-freedom for example. Once
dimensioned buttons was the basic
requirement, now we have to provide
to come to the fore to a greater extent.”
State aid as a sales argument
product has to measure up in terms not
only of its usability, but also of in terms
of its practical relevance and meaningful
buildings – and about half of this consumption results from heating and cooling.
What many people do not know: The simple use of modern sun protection sys -
tems could reduce the amount of CO 2 required for energy consumption in
Thanks to automated sun protection systems in
winter it is nice and warm indoors and in summer
pleasantly cool.
“simplicity” with different control options
benefits – technical innovations that only
Europe by a total of 111 metric tons, according to the ESCORP-EU25 study
suitable for our customers needs. Intui-
“The government’s economic stimulus
thrill the manufacturer’s technicians are
by the Physibel-Institute Maldegem in Belgium.
tive operation, reliable systems and clear
programs are coming to an end, yet there
of no real help to the industry nor, above
functions are the primary demands being
is still funding for energy-saving buil-
all, to our customers.”
made on building technology.”
ding measures. Thus, Kreditanstalt für
Intelligent architecture
“What is still a future dream with private
Fact 1: Optimum room climate whatever
sun protection decreases this proportion
residential properties, and will probably
the season
to 30 %, while exterior sun protection to
remain so in the medium term, is some-
5 % – A huge saving! Thus the operating
thing that has already firmly established
A lot of glass is used in modern architec-
costs for an air-conditioning system can
itself in the commercial property sector:
ture. Yet this material easily conducts heat
be reduced considerably – and not only in
The intelligent façade with a sun protec-
outdoors on cold winter days. Vice versa,
southern Europe. In most cases a smaller
tion system that takes into account wind
the sunlight warms up rooms to a consi-
and more cost effective unit is sufficient.
and weather, and automatically ensures
derable degree in summer – heat builds
optimum lighting levels – and thus the
up. With automatically controlled sun
Fact 3: Noticeably lower heating costs
optimization of energy consumption.
Controls for entire properties such as the
protection it is possible to regulate the
amount of solar energy entering a room –
In winter for example, a closed sun
The simple use of modern sun protection systems
could reduce the amount of CO2 in Europe.
Objecta from elero and the cross-industry
and thus create a pleasant room climate
protection system creates a cushion of
interface standard SMI are examples of
whatever the season.
air between the system and the window
intelligent architecture. A lot more is still
pane – this does not conduct heat well
possible – and I am certain that we will
Fact 2: Lower costs for air-conditioning units
and is reflected even better by the sun
see further innovations in this area that
protection system. Ensuring not only that
truly make a difference to the industry.
Without modern sun protection systems
it is pleasantly warm inside, but also that
Without a smart phone in sight.”
roughly 60 % of the solar energy pene-
10 % less heating energy is required – and
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Rainer Kunz, managing director elero GmbH, CEO Günther Group.
trates the window pane. Interior reflective
that saves money.
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elero USA
Unperturbed by the hot desert sand
elero Switzerland
Barrier-free accommodation – Full of drive
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“Tepary bean eaters” – this is the translation of the name of the Papago tribe which
once resided in the southern area of what is now the US state of Arizona. The staple diet
of the Papago was legumes, the only vegetables that grew in the desert region. Today a
modern research and office centre close to the capital Phoenix reminds us of the native
Effective sun protection is afforded
by a louver façade which surrounds
the 223,000 square meter building:
The some 2,700 slats are automated
Source: Nyffenegger
Source: Nyffenegger
inhabitants: The Papago Gateway Center. Just like its eponym, the complex has found a
and track the course of the sun. Linear
way of dealing with the intense heat – thanks to the use of elero linear actuators.
actuators of the type Econom 0 move the
slats in groups of ten precisely in accor-
Source: Colt International
dance with the signals from the control.
Although they are weather-resistant and
rust-proof thanks to their stainless steel
casing, as a result of the major sandstorms
they were integrated into the vertical
girder profiles. Alongside shading tasks
The retirement home “Au Lac” comprises four buildings
with a total of 67 barrier-free apartments.
Source: elero
the linear actuators also have other jobs
to perform: The louver slats move each
morning and evening for about two hours
in line with commands from a special program
and “paint” pictures and ornaments
on the façade.
Composite venetian blinds and colored vertical awnings bring a sense of vibrancy to the façade – automation
ensures security.
The central control Objecta has separate channels
and is able to move the sun protection independently
for each façade. At the same time it may also
be controlled manually.
Remaining mobile and independent
in old age is aspired by many people
– and this is no longer unattai-
The residential home comprises of four
buildings arranged in a quadrangle: On the
ground floor there is a restaurant, fitness
controls issue a command to open/close
blinds or extend/retract awnings. This
takes place separately for each façade as
nable. The so-called “best agers” are active
center and various medical practices. One
Objecta has four separate channels for the
and enjoy their retirement to the full. This
floor above this everything is oriented
analysis of the weather conditions.
trend is increasingly also being recognized
towards seniors requiring care. The three
A façade with some 2,700 automated slats encompasses the major office complex.
Linear actuators of the type Econom 0 move the slats.
by retirement homes – for example by the
upper floors accommodate 67 barrier-free
Additionally, the sun protection is cen-
senior citizens’ residence Au Lac in Biel,
apartments: These may be accessed by
tralized in groups with the aid of DIN-rail
Some interesting facts
Switzerland.
The residence is located in the immediate
vicinity of Lake Biel, and its central location
wheelchairs, and are
fitted with modern
building technology
Modern building technology –
barrier-freedom would be unthinkable without this
mounted
control units
(REG) and is
such as fire protection and emergency thus able to react specifically for each
integrates the residents directly into the
alarms.
storey. The benefit of REG: These are ac-
events in the town. Aluminum and glass
commodated in a compact switch cabinet
transport brings life into the architecture
Centrally controlled – by façade, storey or
and thus do not disrupt either the overall
Tempe
of the building: The façade is characterized
by the pattern created by the offset alumi-
manually
appearance or the sensitive operation of
the retirement home.
Arizona – “The Grand Canyon State”
num grid, which, together with the warm
colors of the window panes behind this
construction, ensures a harmonious façade
Another point of focus for the planners:
Sun protection. Two “Objecta” central
controls have been used – one for the
In the apartments the residents can also
regulate the venetian blinds themselves.
This state is not just a popular tourist designation because of its famous sights – its varied countryside ranges from deserts
with the appearance of considerable
composite venetian blinds and one for the
Independence and security are not only to
to snow-capped mountains. And with its mixture of Spanish influences and the legacy of the native inhabitants Arizona is
depth. The large windows are protected by
vertical awnings. Connected to these are
the fore in the residential concept, but also
typical of the south-western USA.
colored vertical awnings and composite
transparent sun/wind sensors which mea-
when it comes to building technology.
venetian blinds, and guarantee a pleasant
sure the wind speed and light intensity.
room climate.
Depending on their thresholds, the central
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elero Germany
Lots of light for bright minds –
Sun protection for Dußlingen public library
elero Latinoamérica
elero technology moves doors and grilles
at Montevideo Airport
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Source: keller-fotografie.de
Source: keller-fotografie.de
The specialist magazine “Travel + Leisure” recently voted it one of the world’s most
beautiful airports – Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco. The architect Carrie Jacobs,
who also writes for the New York Times, included it in her personal “Top Ten” of the most
stunning airports. There can be no question about it: The airport in Uruguay’s capital
Montevideo is an impressive sight.
Some interesting facts
Source: Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco
Montevideo
in Uruguay
The new public library in Dußlingen was opened in September 2009.
The multicolored slats give the impression of pages
of a book.
The library in Alexandria was regarded as one of the most important in the ancient
world. The visitors did not have much time for reading however – use of the library was
limited to just a few hours per day depending on the amount of sunlight. The users of
the new public library in Dußlingen, Swabia, are in a more fortunate position: They can
leaf through books from morning to night – a dynamic sun protection façade ensures
optimum lighting.
The library is a single-storey, elongated
structure made of glass,
Capturing the light
encompassed by a movable sun The slat façade is automated: It tracks the
protection façade from Colt International.
The 670 m 2 façade is made up of vertical
slats each five meters high and 60 centimeters
wide, and all coated in different
colors ranging from grey
position of the sun and also moves in line
with the current weather status. Sensors
on the exterior permanently measure the
light intensity; in doing so they differentiate
between direct
to beige-brown. If the
slats are open, they are
The architecture of the sun protection
façade is reminiscent of books
and diffuse sunlight:
In the event of direct
reminiscent of an opened book – when
closed they resemble a row of books on a
shelf.
sunlight, the slats are moved into the optimum
position to reflect heat; diffuse light
is directed so that the rooms are brighter.
Thus the sun protection façade keeps the
heat out in summer and ensures passive
The linear actuator Picolo 300 XL moves the five
meter high slats precisely and quietly into the
correct position.
solar heating in winter – and so reduces
the energy consumption all year round.
The drive solution for the slat façade originates
from elero: 13 linear actuators of the
type Picolo XL with a stroke length of 300
mm move the slats precisely by as much
as 120 degrees. Thanks to their slender
design using weather-resistant stainless
steel the drives blend in inconspicuously
with the façade, defying the cold and
rain. They are also notable for their quiet
running – the readers in Dußlingen library
can devote themselves to their books
without being disturbed.
Not just an impressive sight, but also state-of-the-art in terms of technology: Montevideo Airport.
At the heart of this imposing
construction is the new terminal
opened in December 2009,
designed by the renowned architect Rafael
Viñoly: A monolithic roof runs along the
entire length of the building – 360 meters.
In addition, around 8,000 square meters of
glass ensure the optimum use of natural
daylight.
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A total of 165 million euros was invested
in Uruguay’s showcase project. So that the
terminal is not merely convincing from a
visual stance, but is also state-of-the-art in
terms of technology, those responsible for
the project used quality “Made in Germany”:
Various doors in the terminals (dutyfree
zone, duty-free shops, partitions) and
counters are automated with elero drives
and may be controlled using DoorControl
and BoxControl. An important argument
in favor of the elero technology: The drives
and controls suit the specific requirements
of rolling doors in an optimum manner
and fulfill all the relevant safety norms
without any problem whatsoever.
elero.com/en;press;photomaterial.htm
With DoorControl and BoxControl doors and
counters in the terminal can be controlled.
Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay
and is situated on the Río de la Plata
river. The city has a port that is naturally
protected, thus giving Montevideo
a special position. Some 1.3
million people live here, nearly half
of Uruguay’s total population, therefore.
Montevideo is regarded as one
of the safest cities in Uruguay. Over
the years a colorful mix of peoples,
many of European origin, has settled
in the city – whose origins go back to
the year 1726.

Quality put to the test
Optimized production process for venetian blind drives
and DIN test benches set standards
inspiring
elero employees on the new venetian blind assembly line.
Tubular drives during the test process.
Test bench to DIN EN 14202.
Test bench with high-tech equipment such as sensors and high-resolution camera.
Optimum light divergence, a
transparent appearance, a
decorative effect – venetian
blinds are in trend. And not only that:
error quota is one of the main goals that
the venetian blind drive assembly teams
has set itself,” says Bachofer.
manently monitors the horizontal shaft
position of the drive – something desired
by many customers. In addition, Bachofer
and his team also took a close look at the
establish “the serviceability of tubular and
block motors”. Among the parameters
“More and more customers are asking
whether our drives are tested to DIN EN
tested are the life-cycle
of the drives under a
Putting drives through their paces in
the DIN testing unit:
14202,” explains Ralph
Trost, head of quality
More and more house and apartment
owners are deciding in favor of automa-
Main focus of attention on new assembly
line
material flow: A central kanban system
now guarantees that parts are automa-
normal nominal load
of 10,000 cycles for
Drives run as many as 10,000 times
in endurance testing.
assurance at elero. “In
the meantime we can
tion. This rising demand prompted elero
tically replenished immediately without
venetian blind and tubular drives. In addi-
say: We do things so thoroughly that we
to thoroughly modernize the assembly
The key innovation is the new PLC assem-
staff having to interrupt the production
tion, the rotational speeds and end posi-
set standards. Quality and reliability are
of venetian blind drives in 2009. “With a
bly line with four integrated workstations
process.
tions are established and recorded using a
still the best service that customers can
two-shift operation we now achieve the
at which the venetian blind drives are
travel measuring system. On the basis of
be offered – and not only in our industry.”
output that we used to attain
in a three-shift round-theclock
operation,” explains elero
Two shifts
instead of three
assembled mechanically – it ensures
an efficient working process.
So that there are still sufficient
Life cycle logged exactly
Talking of test benches – there have not
these test results any possible deviations
(for example overheating, fluctuations in
current flow) are identified and a suitable
In total the quality assurance department
now has ca. 160 test stations in various
production manager Ralf Bachofer. “And
capacities for the final testing following
only been changes in the venetian blind
reaction may be initiated. The results are
applications, in the field and in the climate
In case of questions or comments, please
should demand rise to an even greater de-
assembly, two additional new and fully-
drive assembly: Since January 2009 both
input into the elero CAQ system – the test
chamber, in which temperatures of -28°
contact the relevant elero office or repre-
gree, we can change to three shifts at any
automated test benches are available
tubular drives and venetian blind drives
results thus directly benefit the relevant
to +80°C as well as +40°C with 95 percent
sentation:
time.” Naturally the change has not been
at the cost of quality. “Attaining a zero
to check the motor and limit switch
functions. A high-definition camera per-
have been tested on a random sample
basis on a special line to DIN EN 14202 to
departments such as development and
quality assurance.
relative humidity are tested on a weekly
basis.
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New generation of bidirectional controls
“ProLine 2” portfolio expanded
Eye-catcher ProLine 2
You will frequently see ProLine 2 in the coming weeks.
The product launch is being supported by an advertising
campaign in specialist media and promotional
campaigns, such as the enclosed bookmark.
Lots of things function better if there is an exchange of information and a dialog is
maintained. This principle has been transferred by elero to its generation of bidirectional
controls ProLine 2: All the hand-held transmitters are now available. At the same time
the drives are being fitted with new radio control modules and will be available from the
spring of 2011 onwards, including, for example, the RolTop-868 for roller shutters in newlyconstructed
buildings and the SunTop-868 for awnings. In contrast, the Combio-868 is
recommended for those wishing to retrofit.
info box
direct. better. informed.
elero is gradually converting all its
radio control components over to the
bidirectional technology. Commissioning
remains as simple as ever: The installation
and teaching-in processes are identical
with the unidirectional standard. Thanks
to the uniform and modular design of the
devices, they can be networked with one
another as to date without any problems.
Four hand-held transmitters, comfortable
operation
MonoTel 2:
The single-channel hand-held transmitter
has three main operating buttons (Up, Stop,
Down), with which the programming of intermediate
and ventilation positions is also
possible. An LED display window surrounds
the Stop button – if the command has been
performed successfully, the LED lights up
green.
Benefits for your customers:
Versatile: ProLine 2 may be used
with roller shutters, venetian blinds,
roller blinds and awnings – all forms
of sun protection and shading automation
are covered therefore.
Intuitive: The user interface is
oriented to the common control
commands of users, and the menu
is clear and easily comprehensible.
With the TempoTel 2 the menu selections
may be made very conveniently
using a joystick.
LumeroTel 2:
In addition to the main operating buttons,
there is also a Select button, to switch from
manual to automatic operation. An “Automatic”
LED display on the right-hand edge
shows whether the automatic mode is activated.
So as to avoid accidentally switching
between automatic and manual mode, it is
fitted with a delay time.
Timeless: The hand-held transmitters
are available as standard in the
colors pure white, silver and titanium
grey – ensuring they fit in with
every design.
Downward compatible: Retrofitting
and conversion of individual
components is possible. ProLine 2 is
downward compatible with all the
current ProLine products.
elero.com/en;proline-2-
controls.htm
VarioTel 2:
The group hand-held transmitter controls
as many as five individual channels or a
central channel. Five LEDs above the main
button show the current channel; these
may be operated in manual or automatic
mode. With the Select button it is possible
to switch between individual and group
channels and for each channel from manual
to automatic operation.
MonoTel 2 LumeroTel 2 VarioTel 2 TempoTel 2
How bidirectional radio control functions
With bidirectional radio technology each
receiver is also a transmitter. For it not
only receives signals from hand-held
transmitters and sensors – but also confirms
and passes them on. This has two
benefits: Reliable radio transmission and
immediate feedback.
Further information can be found on:
elero.com
TempoTel 2:
This convenient hand-held transmitter
has an illuminated navigation menu,
which is operated using a joystick. The
menu (10 languages) intuitively guides
the user through settings such as the
activation of the Astro and holiday programs
or the daily and weekly switching
programs. The TempoTel 2 has as many as
ten single channels, two group channels
and one central channel.
ProLine 2
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Overview drives
The very heart of automation
Venetian blinds:
So as to guide natural daylight into a
inspiring
room in an optimum manner, the “Soft”
venetian blind drives from elero adopt
A drive is at the heart of every automated system. It receives the signals from the control,
exact intermediate positions and turn slats
ensuring that cumbersome cranks and belts are a thing of the past. Be it roller shutters, ve-
accurately. In addition to a “Soft” brake,
netian blinds, awnings or screens, either wired or using radio technology – a brief overview
reveals: elero has the right drive for every installation situation.
elero.com/en;en-revolineantriebe.htm
they have torque switching in the upward
phase: As soon as the learned power output
is exceeded, e.g. because the blind is
frozen, the drive shuts down. The angle of
Roller shutters:
the slats may be adjusted using an inching
The drive type “Rol” is customized for the
control on the hand-held or wall-mounted
motorization of roller shutters; it is available
transmitter with virtually no delay – and
with various torques and speeds, and also
with an SMI interface venetian blinds are
as a radio-controlled version. An integrated
also suitable for complex building manage-
slow-running function with true torque
ment systems.
JA 05 Soft.
reduction guarantees a gentle “arrival”
that extends the life of blinds. With drives
up to 20 Nm a “Soft-Stop” contributes to
Roller shutters, awnings and screens:
a considerable reduction in noise. From
With its mechanical limit switch the “Vari”
the spring of 2011 onwards the RolTop-868
is a simple alternative for flexible use with
is also available with bidi-capable radio
roller shutters and textile sun protection.
components.
These drives have manually programmable
limit switches for both the upper
and lower final positions. A quick-setting
mode guarantees swift installation and
assembly. As with all the drives, the Vari-
RolTop group.
Eco is also available as a radio version with
868 MHz.
Awnings:
The SunTop drives for awnings and conservatories
are available in various sizes and
VariEco group.
with differing torques – and the radio version
also offers bidi-capable radio components
from the spring of 2011 onwards. The limit
Interior shadings:
switches may be set freely or to the stop
With its diameter of 35 mm and speeds
positions. True torque reduction and a lear-
of up to 70 rpm the new RevoLine S is
ning power curve ensure the fabric is not
the smallest and fastest drive for interior
tautened more than necessary – meaning it
shading. A special mode allows for the pre-
is gentle on the material and on the unit.
cise setting of the end and intermediate
positions via a hand-held transmitter –
even with several drives. In addition, the
drives produce very little vibration and
are thus extremely quiet. Thanks to the
proven “Soft” brake there is no disturbing
clicking sound when the blind reaches its
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SunTop group.
end position.
RevoLine S.
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Affected by the weather – luckily
Sensors an in-demand aid
inspiring
Sun sensors, rain sensors, wind sensors, individually or combined in one unit, as a wired solution or a radio control version: elero
offers a variety of reliable weather sensors for the automation of roller shutters and sun protection. Which solution is most
suitable depends to a great extent on the sun protection and the installation situation – and naturally on the requirements of
the residents.
Deployment area Function Radio control Solar cell May be used in combination with
Aero V, A Sun, wind AeroTec, AeroControl
Aero-868 A Sun, wind • • Combio-868 RM, drives with integrated
receiver
Aero-868 Plus V, A Sun, wind • • Combio-868 JA/RM, drives with integrated
radio receiver
Aquero A Rain AeroTec
Lumero R, V, A Sun AstroTec/-868, AeroTec
Lumero-868 R, V, A Sun • • Combio-868 JA/RM, drives with integrated
radio receiver
Lumo R Sun AstroTec/-868, individual controls
Lumo-868 R Sun, glass breakage,
twilight
Protero-868 A Wind, vertical
curves
Sensero-868 AC V, A Sun, wind, twilight
Sensero-868 AC Plus V, A Sun, wind, rain,
twilight
• Combio-868 RM, roller shutter drives
with integrated radio receiver
• Combio-868 RM and awning drives with
integrated radio receiver
• Combio-868 JA/RM, drives with integrated
radio receiver
• Combio-868 JA/RM, drives with integrated
radio receiver
Ventero V, A Wind AeroTec, AeroControl
Ventero-868 A Wind • • Combio-868-RM, awning drives with
integrated radio receiver
R – Roller shutters, V – Venetian blinds, A – Awnings
Drives and controls are the central
automation elements – but only
with the right accessories can
Roller shutters:
Up in the morning, down in the evening –
and that’s all roller shutters can do Not
Venetian blinds:
Venetian blinds ensure pleasant lighting
conditions in rooms. A sun sensor is not
Awnings:
Awnings also need protection from the
wind. A popular possibility: A wind sensor
One for all:
The weather sensor Sensero-868 AC
Plus for sun protection is an all-rounder:
specialist firms and industry develop so-
at all: Fitted with a radio-controlled sun
sufficient with exterior venetian blinds,
supplements the operation with a hand-
It unites sun, wind and rain sensory
lutions to meet complex demands. This is
sensor such as the Lumo-868 they also
however – the sensitive slats require
held transmitter. The Protero-868 is a
functions in one compact unit – the wind
why elero offers a variety of sensors, from
protect sensitive plants and furniture
protection from strong winds. To this end
practically “invisible” sensor. It measures
speed is measured using an inconspicuo-
simple sun sensors through to sophisti-
against too much sunshine if the resi-
two sensors are not necessary: The Aero is
any oscillation of the retractable-arm
us air-flow sensor on the underneath of
cated weather sensors, which monitor
dents are away and keep the apartment
a wired sun-wind sensor that records light
awning caused by the wind and also regi-
the device. Thanks to various operating
solar radiation, wind strength and rainfall.
cool in summer.
intensity and wind speed. With the radio-
sters when its angle has changed due to
modes and pre-set threshold values this
Alongside wired sensors, which are in
control version Aero-868 Plus it is possible
the formation of a pocket of water. It may
all-rounder can be commissioned very
demand with new construction above
to forego the laying of cables for a mains
be integrated into the radio-controlled
quickly.
all, the product range also includes radio
supply entirely – power is provided by two
drive/hand-held transmitter system
control versions: These are noted for their
integrated solar cells.
without any problems.
swift and uncomplicated installation and
are often used when retrofitting therefore.
A brief overview shows which weather
sensor is suited to which installation
situation.
Further information can be found on:
elero.com/en;prolinecontrols;sensors.htm
Lumo-868
Aero
Protero-868
Sensero-868 AC Plus
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Find the right drive with just 10 mouse clicks
Free software simplifies product selection
Product quiz
Take part and win!
inclinable
The choice of the right drive for an
automation solution depends on
many factors. With a roller shutter,
Vista and Windows 7 and which may be
updated automatically using an online
update. The following language choices
have, such as an integrated radio receiver
or a manual override. After just a few
mouse clicks the program analyses the
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Get a taste of the future. The first ten
entries with the correct solution will
receive an Amazon voucher with a value
for example, it is the size and weight of
are currently available: German, English,
data, recommends the most suitable elero
of 30 Euros (issued in respective national
the roller shutter, as well as the shaft type.
With an awning, among other factors, the
width of the unit, the overhang and the
French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish and
Turkish.
drive and also identifies possible alternatives.
On request the result is transferred
directly to a fax order form or a concrete
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currency).
How to enter:
angle of inclination are decisive. Those
wanting to simplify the decision-making
process use the drive computation pro-
The program requests the relevant factors
via a user-friendly entry mask – not just
for roller shutters and awnings, but also
project list may be created for the installation
technician.
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Tell us which elero products are to be seen
on the photographs.
gram from elero.
for roller blinds/drop-arm awnings, ve-
Good luck!
The program is now available in a new
netian blinds, sectional doors and rolling
doors/roller grilles. In addition, the user
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The closing date for entries is 28.02.2011.
version which runs under Windows
may state which features the drive is to
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Drive computation with just a few mouse clicks – no problem with the program from elero
Choosing
application
Product
search
Project
management
Master data
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Result will be shown automatically
in result field
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Please mail the solution to:
dialog@elero.de
All the important dates and events in 2011 at a glance
Options for further dealing
with results
(We reserve the right to make changes)
Date
Event
Selection/suggestion of
possible drives, starting
with recommendation
16. – 22. March 2011 Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM),
Munich, Germany
22. – 24. March 2011 R + T Asia, Shanghai, China
23. – 25. March 2011 eltefa, Stuttgart, Germany
We will be pleased to receive your
suggestions, praise and criticism.
Direct link to further
elero products
More
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computation 1
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Mandatory fields
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Optional fields
5. – 8. April 2011 Mosbuild, Moscow, Russia
8. – 10. June 2011 intersolar, Munich, Germany
29. – 30. June 2011 Consense, Stuttgart, Germany
dialog@elero.de
13. – 16. September 2011 ineltec, Basel, Switzerland
contact
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elero.com/
en;service;downloads.htm
21. – 24. November 2011 The Big 5 Show, Dubai, UAE
28. February – 3. March 2012 R+T, Stuttgart , Germany
Tanya Dettling
Tel. + 49 (0) 7025/13-338
tanya.dettling@elero.de
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