Curtain application is an important part of any interior design project. From blackout curtains to room dividers, they can help you create a functional and beautiful space.
In order to make an attractive and functional curtain, it needs to be designed properly. Moreover, a designer should be well-versed with the different styles of fabric and how to hang them.
Shuttle Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a networking technology that uses radio waves to allow high-speed data transfer over short distances. It can also be used to connect multiple devices to each other. It’s also been called the “Internet of Things.”
The Wi-Fi dongle enables easy integration of the Shuttle motor into a wide variety of smart home platforms, including the likes of Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It also enables you to control your drapery from anywhere using a mobile device or voice command.
Depending on your preferences, you can choose to simply swipe your curtains open and close or set a timer to do so at certain times of the day or night. Or you can let them open and close automatically with sunrise and sunset, increasing your sense of security and reducing your energy bills in the process.
While the Wi-Fi isn’t the first choice in curtain application, it has some big benefits that are not found in any other solution. This includes the industry’s first built-in digital controller for air curtains, which eliminates the need for additional components and transformers when extra functionality is required.
It also features a built-in LED display that is sure to impress. The screen displays a picture of your drapes as well as the status of each one, giving you a quick and easy overview of the curtains’ performance.
Another benefit of the Wi-Fi module is that it allows you to remotely monitor your drapes in real time, giving you a heads up if there is a problem before it happens. This is a good idea if you are away from home for any reason or just want to keep an eye on your curtains at all times.
For more information about the Shuttle Wi-Fi and to find out how it can help you, contact your local Berner representative. They will be able to give you more details about how it can add a whole new dimension to your curtain application.
Sensors
A sensor is an electronic device that is designed to detect changes and events within a given environment. Often, it is also used to send the information to other electronic devices that further process the data. There are many types of sensors, ranging from photoelectric to thermoelectric.
Usually, a sensor consists of an emitter and receiver. It can also be made of other elements, such as inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic types.
Most sensors use radiation such as laser or light, infrared radio waves and other waves for detecting changes and objects in the environment. These sensors can be active or passive.
Active sensors use radiation to sense the changing environments around them and send the information to other electronics that further process it. Typical applications include weather satellites, radar and sonar equipment, night vision, medical imaging and digital cameras.
In contrast, passive sensors do not send any radiation or waves that are their own and instead detect what is being emitted by the target objects. They are used in a wide range of applications such as heating and air conditioning systems, humidity control and environmental monitoring.
Safety sensors are devices that can sense an object or person entering a hazardous area and trigger safety mechanisms to reduce or eliminate the risk of hazard. For instance, they can be used to trigger the emergency shut-off of machines to completely halt the machine before an operator comes into contact with it.
There are multiple types of safety sensors, including light curtains and light grids. Both have transmitters and receivers but light curtains can have a higher sensitivity, while light grids only have a few beams spaced much further apart (300-500 mm).
Depending on the level of risk, safety sensors are classified into Type2 and Type4 according to their accuracy and interference immunity. In high-risk applications, Type4 sensors check their internal circuits repetitively and autonomously to detect faults.
The most common type of sensor is the photoelectric through-beam sensor. It consists of a transmitter and receiver that surrounds a hazardous area. The sensor sends a beam of infrared light to the receiver and the receiver then triggers if something enters the area that would interfere with it.
Remote Control
The remote control is a technology that allows people to open and close their curtains from a distance. It is a great way to give your home more automation, as well as increase security and convenience.
Most modern curtain systems have a small motor housed within the rod that activates when you press a button on your remote or in an app. This motor is only running when your curtains are physically moving, so it won’t drain your batteries as much as a motor that constantly runs on a full charge.
Some smart curtain systems also include sensors that are triggered when sunlight hits your windows and shuts them down immediately, saving you from using the air conditioner. This helps to save on energy costs and reduces the amount of time you spend on cleaning up.
This technology is incredibly versatile and can be applied to a variety of different curtain types, including bead-chain roller blinds. It can also be used in conjunction with a smart speaker for voice controls, or even an APP to make it easy for you to control your curtains from virtually anywhere.
These smarts curtains are controlled by a mobile application that syncs with your WiFi network and your curtain system. You can use this to control your curtains from your phone, tablet or even Alexa or Google Assistant.
Usually, you’ll find these smarts curtains at luxury hotels and high-end apartments. These curtains are incredibly durable and come in a range of colors.
The cost of these smarts curtains can vary widely depending on the model you choose, but the overall system will typically cost around $500. This includes the curtain system itself, the motor and any additional installation costs that you may incur.
One of the more affordable options is SwitchBot’s Curtain, which comes with a remote that you clamp to the rail or rod between the first two rings of your curtain and uses the app to open or close the curtains. This remote isn’t much bigger than a keychain, and it’s usually $99, but you can get one for just $79 when you apply promo code CNET20OFF at checkout.
Apps
If you work in the curtain industry, you know that preparing a quote for your clients takes hours or even days using paper and basic calculators. A lot of time and money can be saved if you use apps to automate these tasks.
Curtain Planner is a handy tool that makes the curtain planning process easier. It calculates how many windows you have, what types of curtains you will need and how much they will cost. It also prepares an inventory of all materials, including fabric, lining and curtain rails.
Moreover, it lets you print out the results as a summary and a list of materials for each room. The app can also provide you with instructions on how to cut out the curtains.
The curtain planner app is easy to use and can be used with any kind of mobile device. Just enter the measurements of your window frame and the curtains you wish to make. Then it will produce an inventory of the materials you need to make your curtains and will tell you how much they will cost.
Its user-friendly interface enables you to perform these calculations in no time and will eliminate any mistakes. You can also create a reliable client data base and workshop information for sewing shops to help you streamline your business processes.
You can choose any picture you want to be displayed as a “curtain” covering your desktop. You can either select an image that has a translucency (the default), or you can set a solid color.
The app’s settings let you control its appearance, including whether it shows up behind the frontmost application or in the normal stack of all open windows. Its menu bar icon and Dock pop-up menus give you fast access to its key features, and you can define global hot keys to toggle the curtain’s visibility or isolate the frontmost window.
The app is designed to take up minimum screen space, so it displays a small icon in the menu bar that lets you access all needed commands and options. It’s also available as a regular icon in the Dock, which you can set to launch at login if you often need this app for various kinds of tasks.