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.

Sivoia® QS is the next generation of shading technology from Lutron, and the ideal solution for total light control.  The Sivoia QS shading product family includes roller shades, drapery tracks, and skylight shades.  Its simplified wiring and common communication language allow for easy integration with Lutron lighting controls, including the GRAFIK Eye® QS and Quantum systems.  Control electric and daylight at the touch of a button. 

Sivoia QS features:

• Same quiet, precision control of daylight as Sivoia QED® shades
• Symmetrical .75 inch light gaps
• Programmable preset stopping points
• Simplified wiring scheme
• Smart power supply panel with wiring diagnostics check feature

Precision control of daylight

• Control shades with precision and elegance
• Shades start, move, and stop in unison, maintaining perfect alignment with each other (within 0.125 in. [3.17 mm])
• Minimal, symmetrical 0.75 in. (19 mm) light gaps ensure maximum window coverage 

Total light control

• Seamless integration with GRAFIK Eye® QS and Quantum^TM for intuitive control of electric and daylight
• Integration with other Lutron lighting control products
• Adjustable light and shade zones for scene control

Ultra-quiet performance

• Manage daylight without disturbing the activity in a space
• Near-silent level operation rated at less than 44dBA at 3 feet (1 m)

Easy to design, install, and integrate

• Simplified low voltage wiring scheme
• Built-in diagnostics to verify system communications

Simple operation, beautiful aesthetics

• Simple, intuitive control of shades, drapes, and lights with seeTouch® QS keypads
• Wide variety of styles, colors, and metal finishes to complement your décor
• Backlit, engraved buttons for visible, intuitive control
• Preset buttons instantly recall a favorite light level or shade position