How Does It Work?
It starts at the PowerHub, a compact power supply and hub with two power bus connections. Each PowerHub can charge up to 40 rechargeable battery motors on a single CAT5 based power bus. Importantly, the PowerHub does not trickle charge the batteries and the intelligent MotorTaps ensure that only one motor on the bus charges at a time.
Connected to the power bus at the motor locations are the MotorTaps. These compact devices include two RJ45 ports for power bus connections, a user button, and two motor connection ports. Motors are connected to the MotorTaps using motor manufacturer specific cables plugged into the motor ports. The motor cables not only provide the correct connection to the motor being used, but also ensure the motors charge at the correct voltage.
Cronopower is designed to be simple and flexible, so any wiring layout is possible. The CAT5 power bus can be daisy-chained from motor to motor, wired in star patterns, or split off in any orientation using the optional power bus splitters. The MotorTaps are small enough to be mounted behind shades or inside pockets, but can also be installed in ceilings or wall cavities without the need for conduit.
Why Use Cronopower Over Traditionally Wired Systems?…Cost And Simplicity
The wiring methods for motorized window treatments has largely remained the same until now. Now there’s Cronopower, and compared to traditionally wired systems it’s the easiest, quickest, and most cost effective way to wire for motorized shades. By utilizing a rechargeable battery motor’s ability to store power, we’ve been able to reduce the wiring infrastructure versus traditionally wired systems. With Cronopower, window treatment dealers can now offer a wired shade experience to their customers at a significantly lower cost.
Cronopower Wiring
Traditional Home Run Wiring
Less Wire… Less Labor… Less Cost
Low Voltage Systems
Expensive and bulky power panels
Home run wiring required
Often requires electricians
Larger systems may need multiple circuits
Line Voltage Systems
Requires an electrician
Multiple circuits often required
Requires conduit and junction boxes
Motor disconnects needed
Cronopower
Ability to use lower cost battery motors
No home run wiring required.
Compact and low cost power supply
No electrician required