markilux ease of use. markilux awnings with remote control and sensors.
Your markilux specialist partner will be happy to advise you on all questions relating to markilux operating convenience and will be happy to explain why awning motors with markilux silentec technology are incredibly good.
markilux awnings with a motor, which can be controlled with a remote control and which are equipped with various sensors, ensure pure convenience: control your awning flexibly with a remote or using a smartphone app or have it extend and retract automatically with sun, wind and rain sensors.
Whether for the patio, balcony, conservatory or window - you can optionally buy or control most electric markilux awnings with the intelligent Somfy TaHoma Switch® smart home system. This modern technical solution enables you to control your awning via app from your smartphone or tablet regardless of location.
Use Somfy TaHoma Switch® to create your own personal terrace atmosphere with lighting, music and an open awning. Generate patio scenarios easily with the Snapshot function and record your favourite atmosphere setting in a photo. Save your favorite settings and find the ideal sun protection that best suits your needs and ideas.
Set the sun control with just a few commands via the intuitive user interface and benefit from the following advantages:
Effortless control of the connected products via smartphone or tablet - even when not at home
Sun sensor in combination with io sun sensors and wind status info
Check the status of the patio with a single click on the "Patio Check" function
Acknowledgement of executed commands.
Light and wind sensor
According to the prevailing weather conditions, this intelligent control system will extend and retract your awning automatically.
Light sensor
Intelligent control of your blind or awning according to the intensity of the sun’s rays. Battery operated, so there is no need for a mains power supply.
Rain sensor
The awning retracts automatically in the case of precipitation. This intelligent control mechanism protects the cover on your awning.
markilux vibrabox
Intelligent, sensitive and independent of the mains. The vibrabox is an inertia sensor and, depending on wind load, retracts the awning.
Weather-dependent control: awnings with sensors
Awnings with sensors react to sun, wind and rain and, depending on the weather, retract or extend the awning fabric to be protected.
Awnings with remote control
The best option: stay where you are. And simply operate the awning using the remote control, wall switch or wireless wall switch.
The clever silentec motor
Considerably reduces the noise the motor makes when extending and retracting the awning.
Awnings with manual operation / servo support
Ergonomic stainless steel crank for manual operation of your awning or shadeplus. Depending on the model, awning gear with smooth servo support. Awnings with 3 folding arms and awnings with 4 m projection are only available with an electric drive.
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Technical overview: Motors and remote controls for electric awnings
Most markilux awnings are equipped with a gear unit including a crank as standard. Optionally, you can also order many of our awning models with a servo gear or a motor drive. With these electric awnings, the stainless steel hand crank is only used as an emergency hand crank (on selected models) - the awning is controlled in normal operation by pressing a button.
For an awning with a motor you don't need more than one power connection outside. You can control electric awnings via a switch in the interior, via radio remote control or via an app. The markilux control options at a glance:
markilux radio control wallsets
The markilux radio remote controls for awnings with input-output (io for short) are available in the following versions:
- The sensitive wallset Smoove io Pure shine (1channel) The sensitive wallset Smoove io Pure shine (1 channel) for easy operation of the awning. Equipped with additional memory function "my" for your favourite position of the extended awning.
- Radio control wallset Smoove A/M io Pure shine (1channel) The sensitive wallset Smoove A/M io Pure shine (1-Kanal) for easy control of the awning. Equipped with additional memory function "my" for your favourite position of the extended awning as well as an auto/manual function.
markilux radio controls
With the markilux hand-held transmitters and the appropriate radio motor, your awning can be conveniently controlled at the push of a button. The ergonomic markilux awning remote controls are available to match our designer awnings in an elegant look and they are available in many versions: on the one hand as a 1-channel- and 5-channel version in 433 MHz technology, on the other hand in a 5-channel version in 868 MHz technology. The features of the different variants at a glance:
433 MHz radio controls
- markilux hand-held remote control (1 channel) The hand-held remote control Somfy Situo 1 RTS Pure allows you to operate your awning comfortably at the touch of a button. The attractive shape and ergonomic design characterise this elegant and easily operated hand-held remote control.
- markilux hand-held remote control (5 channel) The hand-held remote control Somfy Situo 5 RTS Pure (5channels) allows you to operate your awning and selected special equipment comfortably at the touch of a button. The attractive shape and ergonomic design characterise this elegant and easily operated hand-held remote control.
868 MHz radio controls
- markilux hand-held remote control io-1 designcontrol (1 channel) The 1-channel hand-held remote control markilux io-1 designcontrol allows you to operate your awning , a radiant heater or lighting with 868 MHz-technolgy. With additional memory function for programming your favorite position.
- markilux hand-held remote control io-5 designcontrol (5 channels) Universalremote control with integrated auto / manual function for all channels. Light and heat radio receivers with dimming function can be conveniently operated using the scroll wheel. With additional memory function for programming your favorite position.
Rain sensors for awnings
A rain sensor ensures that your awning is automatically retracted when it rains. The rain sensor can be fixed directly to a wall by means of a bracket or alternatively attached to e.g. the post of the awning itself. The power supply is ensured by sensor and power cables. Both are quick and easy to install.
In addition to being easy to install, the sensor is impervious to both soiling and oxidisation by virtue of a foil that protects the contacts. If the temperature outside drops, the sensor regulates itself automatically by means of an integrated heater. Product features of the markilux rain sensor:
Measures rain and snow
Integrated, self-regulating heating
Simple installation of the sensor and power supply cable
UV-stable housing and cable
Dirt-resistant
Quick and easy installation possible thanks to fixture bracket
Light and wind sensors for electric awnings
Thanks to the light and wind sensor you can just lean back and watch how your markilux reacts: If the weather changes, the automatic sensor triggers the right reaction. Your markilux will extend automatically as soon as the sun appears or retract into its cassette - of its own accord - if the wind picks up significantly.
Light and wind sensors are particularly practical, if you wish to protect indoor furnishings from fading or to prevent the interior of the house heating up excessively. This sensor is available in the following versions:
Radio controls 433 MHz = RTS
- Radio controlled light and wind sensor Soliris Sensor for RTS motors Depending on the prevailing wind and sun conditions the awnings are extended or retracted. The wind threshold value is simply preset on the device. The Soliris Sensor RTS transmits the signals by radio wave. Therefore no cabling is required between the sensor and the motor. The sun sensor can be manually activated or deactivated by means of a remote control.
- Radio controlled light and wind sensor Soliris Sentor for RTS motors, with connection for rain sensor Depending on the prevailing wind and sun conditions the awnings are extended or retracted. The wind threshold value is simply preset on the device. In combination with a suitable rain sensor the awning will retract if it starts to rain. The Soliris Sensor RTS transmits the signals by radio wave. Therefore no cabling is required between the sensor and the motor. The sun sensor can be manually activated or deactivated by means of a remote control.
- Radio controlled wind sensor Eolis Sensor RTS Keeps as constant eye on the wind speed: as soon as the individual preset value is exceeded, the sensor retracts the awning. Radio controlled operation makes wiring between the operating point and the motor drive unnecessary. Only a 230 V power supply cable is required.
Sunlight sensors for awnings with motors
You can order an optional sunlight sensor for your electric awning for automatic control depending on the amount of sunlight. This is available in two versions: the Sunis SunS ensor RTS in 433 MHz technology and the wireless light sensor with solar module in 868 MHz technology. Both can be flexibly mounted on any facade.
The markilux sunlight sensor gives awnings with a radio motor extension and retraction commands and does so without any wiring to the power supply. The power supply of the sunlight sensors is ensured by built-in solar cells.
Up to three sensors can be taught into a radio motor. However, one sunlight sensor can also control several electric awnings. This sensor is available in the following versions:
Radio controls 433 MHz – Radio controlled sun sensor Wirefree
Official name: Sunis WireFree RTS wireless sun sensor
Can be flexibly mounted on the facade
For awnings with 433 MHz radio motors
Without wiring to the power grid
Power supply through built-in solar cells
Up to three sunlight sensors can be taught-in in a radio motor
A Sunis sensor can also control several radio motors
Radio controls 868 MHz = RTS
Official name: Sunis WireFree II io wireless sun sensor
Can be flexibly mounted on the facade
For awnings with 868 MHz radio motors
Without wiring to the power grid
Power supply through built-in solar cells
Up to three sunlight sensors can be taught-in in a radio motor
A Lumero-868 can also control several radio motors
868 MHZ = io-radio controls – Radio controlled sun sensor Sunis WireFree io
The battery-powered radio control wind sensor Eolis Wirefree io can be fitted directly to the wall without having to be wired into the mains power supply. The wind threshold value can be set individually at the sensor or via the radio façade control Easy Sun io.
Wind sensor vibrabox for electric awnings
Intelligent, sensitive and independent of the mains. The vibrabox is an inertia sensor and depending on wind load an awning driven by radio-controlled motor will be retracted automatically to protect it.
Load sensors based on the wireless transmission technology for dynamic wind loads. Battery powered so no power supply or cabling required. It is fitted either on the inside or outside of the front profile (depending on the awning model) without the bother of having to wire it in. Different levels of sensitivity are available.
Both the markilux Vibrabox using 433 MHz technology and the markilux Vibrabox plus using 868 MHz technology are compatible with the corresponding radio-controlled motors (please consult the accessories optionally available with each awning model). They are available in an anthracite (RAL 7043) or white (RAL 9016) finish.
The markilux vibrabox wind sensor is available in the following two versions:
- Radio controls RTS 433 MHz – markilux vibrabox The markilux vibrabox, the sensor for dynamic wind loads reacts to vibrations. It is fitted either on the inside or outside of the front profile (depending on the awning model) without the bother of having to wire it in. You can choose from three different levels of sensitivity. This wind sensor for awnings with 433 Mhz is battery powered so no power supply or cabling required.
- io radio controls 868 MHz – markilux vibrabox Eolis 3D WireFree io The markilux vibrabox Eolis 3D WireFree io, the sensor for dynamic wind loads reacts to vibrations. It is fitted either on the inside or outside of the front profile (depending on the awning model) without the bother of having to wire it in. The wind threshold value is set on the sensor itself. Battery operated, so there is no need for a mains power supply.