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Lutron’s Website Facelift

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:51:14 +0000

Without a lot of fanfare, Lutron have updated their website with a new look. It looks fantastic and the layout makes it easier to find what you need. At the time of this update, the applet to help you find a local dealer isn’t working, and neither is the search function, but it’s likely these features will be up soon enough.

Take a look at lutron.com

How to Use the Automated Window Coverings of Your Choice in a Home Pre-Wired for Lutron

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:19:51 +0000

BTX Sent out a news release today:

In today’s economy, we all want a choice. Even more, we DESERVE choice. The days of only three television networks and two car manufacturers are long gone. The same goes for the window coverings and home automation industries. Choice of fabric treatment, choice of high definition video screen, choice of remote lighting control… the list goes on and on. Reality is that we want what suits us best, often not what people want to sell us. The catch is that we would like to fulfill those desires at a reasonable cost.

When it comes to network integration, BTX gives you that choice. Despite any obstacles, BTX offers a way to give you the flexibility you need to get the job done using the systems YOU want at a price you can afford.

If you find yourself in a situation where a house has been pre-wired, for Lutron for instance, but you prefer to use a customized automation solution from BTX for window coverings, simply check out the wiring diagrams on our website, and see how you can integrate these where many others can’t.

For a complete overview of our program or for any questions about our products, go to our website or call 1-800-422-8839 or 214-340-2800. We are here for you.

Coming soon from Lutron

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:42:26 +0000

Cable guided roller shade
Allows roller shades to operate in slightly angled applications and prevents unwanted shade movement in locations with strong airflow. Coming soon! Watch this space for any news.

Can we Motorize your Roman Shades? Definitely!

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:54:16 +0000

We’re often asked about the ability to take an existing Roman or Soft-Shade and motorize it using any number of systems. It’s something we specialize in! We can take practically any roman shade and make it into the perfect automated system for you, whether you prefer a Lutron, Somfy, BTX, Nice, or other motor and interface, we can do it! Reach us on our contact page for assistance on your project.

Total Cost Goes Beyond the Price of System Components

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:27:58 +0000

White paper: AC vs. low voltage Sivoia QS

This white paper analyzes the total installation cost of line voltage AC and low voltage Sivoia QS shading systems. Various AC and Sivoia QS systems were designed, quoted and compared; yielding hard data that challenges the common high-cost perception of low voltage systems.

Beyond the potential savings of Sivoia QS, the paper also considers important issues related to shading systems, such as space churn and
lighting control integration.

The full study, P/N 367-1679, is available here.

Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:41:19 +0000

The Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event celebrated the launch of the light control specialist’s new range of blinds and shades fabric.

Held at the Imagination Gallery in London’s West End this past October, the event saw Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud talking about the use of lighting within architecture, to over 100 guests from within the lighting and architectural industry. He then stayed to talk to guests at the evening drinks reception.

Another highlight of the evening was a unique fashion show displaying the Lutron product range in an entirely new light – clothing. Fashion graduate, Emma Golding, designed six outfits made entirely out of blinds and shades fabric.

source: http://lutron.libsyn.com/

Lutron’s new RF Tabletop Keypad

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

Lutron has announced a new seeTouch® tabletop keypad for Sivoia® QS Wireless provides control of up to three groups of shades or draperies. Currently offered in “snow”or “midnight”, the keypad comes in 6 different button configurations and custom engraving is available. This new tabletop keypad can be used with standard AA batteries or plugged-in with a transformer.

Lutron’s website doesn’t show any information on this new keypad yet, but it will be a welcome addition to the QS family of products, as many prefer the seeTouch style to the currently available “Pico” control modules. If you’d like us to let you know when we get more info or when it’s ready to be ordered, contact us here.

Lutron QED CCI-8 at a special low price

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:50 +0000

For a limited time, we’re selling our overstock of Lutron SVQ-CCI-8 contact closure input boards for a low price of only $175. These are new stock, never used.

The CCI-8 Contact Closure Input board can be used for dry contact to a home lighting system or other home automation system.

For more info and to buy online, see this link.

Roman Shades Featuring CERUS Technology

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:12:58 +0000

Lutron has revolutionized the design of Roman shades by introducing CERUS technology—Cord-Eliminating Roman Uptake System. This innovation allowsfor a safer Roman shade system by eliminating lifting cords typically associated with their construction. Eliminating cords from the traditional construction of Roman shades offers two major advantages over traditional styles. CERUS technology allows for a safer system by utilizing uptake bands that do not create pressure points as a strangulation hazard. CERUS also improves performance and reliability, offering smoother, more even travel of the shade and eliminating the
possibility of cords tangling.

Available in Sivoia QED®, Sivoia® QS or Sivoia QS Wireless technologies.

Industry recall on exposed cord loops

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:05:57 +0000

Voluntary Shade Recall

Lutron is participating in a voluntary industry recall. Many shade styles have been affected because of exposed cords or loops that could cause entanglement. Click here to view an article from the TODAY Show.

Lutron has responded by creating CERUS™, a cordless uptake system for Roman shades.

No incidents involved Lutron products. Click here for Lutron’s recall report on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) site.

If you have shades of this style in your home, it’s advised you contact the manufacturer for support, especially if you have small children in your home.