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Somfy introduces the Somfy Digital Network (10/9/2008)

CEDIA US Expo 2008

The Somfy introduces the latest generation of bus-line enabled Intelligent Tubular Motors and Smart Switch Controls with the Somfy Digital Network (SDN). The SDN components are integrated into a cost effective system designed to operate a wide range of products such as roller shades, projection screens and Venetian blinds over a standard RS-485 network. Precise control of end product movement is accomplished by the advances offered with the latest range of Somfy ILT intelligent motors. Control of the product on the SDN system is accomplished by using one or more Somfy Smart Switches and with the newly introduce IP Interface. The IP/Web server interface allows the deployment of a virtual smart switch. This virtual switch is a GUI control device accessed by any PC that is connected to the Building LAN, placing local control of an individual's solar protection a mouse click away.

The Somfy Digital Network (SDN) is capable of controlling a large number of motors on a single RS-485 network. Each segment of the SDN system architecture supports 256 unique devices. These unique devices are a combination of Somfy Smart Switches, ILT Motor Interface Devices (TAPS) and Smart Sensor Control Interfaces. System scalability is one of the major benefits of the SDN system design approach. With the SDN, network design remains a constant and allows system designs incorporating 50 motors to follow the same wiring architecture as a system with 1,000 motors. Since the SDN network runs over standard network architecture, it is possible to establish a remote connection to the system from anywhere internet access is available. This defines a new level of support services that can be offered for today's energy efficient buildings.

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