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Motorised Louvre Automation: Tilt Control, Sensors and Integration
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Motorised Louvre Automation: Tilt Control, Sensors and Integration.

Complete guide to motorised louvre systems for bioclimatic pergolas including motor types, sensor integration and smart control options.

Louvre Tilt Mechanisms\n\nMotorised louvre systems use synchronised motors to tilt aluminium blades from fully closed (0 degrees) to maximum open (135 degrees). PONARC LuxaShade Luxa Sereno 700 louvres provide precise tilt control with positioning accuracy of plus or minus 1 degree. Each motor drives a series of linked louvre blades through a concealed rack-and-pinion mechanism. Standard motors operate at 6 RPM with torque ratings of 30-50 Nm depending on louvre span and blade count.\n\n## Light and Ventilation Control\n\nLouvre angle directly controls daylight penetration and natural ventilation. At 0 degrees (closed), louvres provide full rain protection and shade. At 45 degrees, approximately 50% daylight enters while maintaining partial shade. At 90 degrees, maximum ventilation occurs through the stack effect. At 135 degrees, early morning or late afternoon sun can enter from low angles. Automated sun-tracking adjusts louvre angle throughout the day to maintain consistent shade levels.\n\n## Weather Sensor Integration\n\nIntegrated weather stations monitor wind speed, rain, temperature and sun intensity. Rain detection triggers automatic louvre closure within 3 seconds, protecting furniture and occupants below. Wind sensors retract or close systems when speeds exceed safety thresholds. Temperature sensors can trigger automatic ventilation opening during hot conditions.\n\n## Control System Options\n\nStandard control via radio control IO provides individual or group operation from wall switches, remote controls, or smartphone apps. KNX integration enables whole-house automation scenarios. Timer programming allows scheduled operations such as opening louvres at sunrise and closing at sunset.

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