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    The Somfy Sonesse 30 ST30 RTS  motors we used are tubular motors that fit inside the tube. The biggest benefit of the ST30 motor over the LT30 is its quieter operation than the and its ability to lift larger shades. The mid sized Sonesse 30 can lift 17.5lbs on a 1.5 shade tube and 13.2lb on a 2" tube. The Sonesse 30 motors are powered by an external 24VDC power supply. The Somfy Sonesse 30 ST30 motorized roller shades are available ONLY as RTS RF Motors.  We commonly use these motors on shades up to 121" W x 144" H. The ST30 series of motors also install with fairly small and common mounting hardware so installation is fairly simple. The user can power these motorized shades with their own power supply or we can provide power supplies for individual or multiple shade installations.

    The ST30 RTS Motor is Radio Frequency based so you don't have to point the remote at the shade every time you want to control it. In fact you can control the shades in your living room from your bedroom completely wirelessly. The Somfy ST30 RTS motor stores the limits set by the remote controls and memory is not lost when power is disconnected. With the momentary press of a button you can command the shade to go to the Full up, Full Down and a customer specified preferred position. No need to hold the button down and wait for the shade to reach the desired position. Somfy RTS Motors are virtually limitless in their grouping and control capabilities because each RTS radio frequency remote control is unique. Multiple unique controls can be used to control the same shade without confusion. This provides for more advanced grouping and individual control scenarios. The RTS motors also have more advanced control options like: Timers, Sun Sensors and Home Automation interfaces that can be controlled via RS232, RS485 and Dry Contact. RTS motors are also Radio Frequency based so you don't have to point a remote directly at the motor to operate it

Black-Out and Light Blocking Materials

Black-out and Light Blocking ST30 RTS Motorized shades use materials that block 100% of the light through the material.

Note: Light Leakage will occur around the sides and top/bottom of the shades.

We do have pocket and channel systems to address light leakage at the sides and top of the shades.

Sheer, Room Dimming and Translucent Materials

Sheer, Room Dimming and Translucent ST30 RTS Motorized Shades Material are closed weave shades app. 0% open.

These materials are considered translucent because they diffuse the light and usually illuminate when light hits them.

These materials provide the most privacy without completely blocking the light.

Note: Light Leakage will occur around the sides and top/bottom of the shades.

1% Open Weave Materials

1% Open Weave ST30 RTS Motorized Shades are woven materials consisting that generally have a visible pattern.

Shade materials with a higher openness provide more light, more visibility and less privacy.

Note: Light Leakage will occur around the sides and top/bottom of the shades.