Somfy has announced today the debut of the Sonesse 40 PoE motor range. One year after launching the smallest PoE motor on the market — the Sonesse 30 PoE motor — Somfy now complements its lineup with a customizable solution for larger-sized applications.
The new Sonesse 40 PoE motor will be on display at Somfy’s CEDIA Expo booth #1732.
Sonesse 40 PoE motors provide a full range of options, available in three sizes — 2, 4 and 6Nm — to operate even the largest of applications. The adoption of the new IEEE 802.3bt Standard enables PoE switches to deliver up to 90W, which is significantly more power than the original 15W IEEE 802.3af standard. As a result, a wider range of powered devices can be supported on the network, including 6Nm motors for shades.
Despite being one of the strongest and most robust motors on the market, the UL-listed Sonesse 40 PoE is quiet and compact, moving fabrics smoothly and capable of fitting narrow windows with smaller tube profiles, which helps preserve visual aesthetics and maintain unimpeded views.
Enhancing the Sonesse 40 PoE motor is the Somfy Synergy API, which allows for simple, direct integration with leading third-party control systems, like Control4, Crestron, Crestron Home, URC, ELAN, and RTI. This precludes the need for additional gateways and user interfaces to operate window shades, and with Somfy’s PoE Motor Configuration Software, systems integrators can configure multiple motor-driven products or devices over IP from a single interface. Plus, safety and control features are built in, including adjustable speed, soft start and stop, and motor position feedback to maintain privacy and security.
The new Sonesse 40 PoE motor offers systems integrators the installation flexibility of Power over Ethernet technology. By delivering power and data signals to the motor on a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable, PoE reduces the amount of time and cabling required, which results in a faster and less labor-intensive installation. Since no dedicated AC electrical wiring or electrical outlet is needed, systems integrators can handle the installation without a licensed electrician and without being constrained by the proximity of electrical outlets. Because PoE is inherently compatible with IP networked systems, Sonesse 40 PoE motor-driven shades and screens can be easily integrated into a complete smart home network. Additional PoE motor-driven products and devices can be added to the network, giving systems integrators a simple, complete, and economical ecosystem.
Somfy PoE motors are powered by a reliably secure protocol that employs modern security and encryption standards. With intelligent power delivery, PoE is designed to protect network equipment from power overloads as well as underpowering, and even incorrect installations. IEEE standards ensure the Power Source Equipment senses and delivers the correct negotiated power to powered devices.
For more information about the Sonesse 40 PoE motor, visit https://www.somfypro.com/solutions/technology-integration/power-over-ethernet.
