PowerlouverTM Window System
Automated Louvres
Aesthetics
Superior aesthetics with low voltage motors concealed within the frame and no unsightly control rods.
Design
When designing your building consider the way you operate your louver windows within reach or up high.
Convenience
Easily operate with a touch of a button, or automatically in anticipation of needs, not in response to them.
Accessibility
Operate Powerlouvers up high more frequently by removing the need for awkward map rods to operate manual handles.
Designed for easy installation
*Please note: The Apptivate Control Unit is temporarily unavailable to order. We recommend operation by bell press switches or through a building management system.
Touch Control
A standard sized, touch sensitive wall switch for easy use. Single touch to fully open, fully close or open to an intermediate position.
Multiple Choice
Single and dual channel models available for individual requirements. Can operate multiple Powerlouver Windows for maximum ventilation.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® Smart module to permit control by and communication with compatible smartphones and tablets.
Temperature Sensor
Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature sensor that allows rooms to be cooled or windows closed to retain warmth when required.
Timer Control
Automatic operation in response to pre-set timers which allows windows to be set to operate in anticipation of the building occupant’s daily routine.
Night Mode
Adjust the brightness of the LED light to minimise potential sleep disruptions overnight.
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Breezway Powerlouver Window Brochure.
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PowerlouverTM App
- Remote opening and closing of each Apptivate Control Unit. The range of the Bluetooth signal is approximately 10m – 20m. (The range will be maximized by having a clear line of sight to the Apptivate Control Unit.)
- Set automatic operation in response to the Apptivate in-built temperature sensor and timers to naturally cool or retain warmth when required.
- ‘Night mode’ adjusts the brightness of the Apptivate Unit LED lights overnight.
- A single command can open or close all Powerlouver Windows in range.
- For easy identification personalize the names of Apptivate Control Units and channels controlled by the Powerlouver App.
- Provides feedback of the open/close position of connected Powerlouver Windows.
*Please note: The Apptivate Control Unit is temporarily unavailable to order. We recommend operation by bell press switches or through a building management system.
Powerlouver App Operation
The Powerlouver app enables:
- Remote opening and closing of each Apptivate Control Unit. The range of the Bluetooth signal is approximately 10m – 20m. (The range will be maximised by maintaining a clear line of sight between the device running the Powerlouver App and the Apptivate Control Unit.)
- Naming of Apptivate Control Units, and channels of Apptivate Control Units for easy identification.
- An indication of the open/close position of the Powerlouver Windows connected to each Apptivate Control Unit.
*Please note: The Apptivate Control Unit is temporarily unavailable to order. We recommend operation by bell press switches or through a building management system.
Compatible devices
Apple products running iOS 7 or newer:
- iPhone 4s and newer
- iPad 3 and newer
- iPad Mini and newer
- iPod Touch 5
Devices running Android 4.3 and newer, including:
- Samsung Galaxy Range
- HTC One, MAX
- Sony Experia Range
- Droid RAZR, Ultra, Maxx, Mini
- Google Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10
Security
Control Units requires:
- Close physical proximity between the Powerlouver App and the Apptivate Control Unit, and
- An access code (defined by the first Powerlouver App to be associated to the Apptivate Control Unit).
If the Access Code is forgotten, a factory reset button can be activated by snapping off the front cover plate of the Apptivate Control Unit and pushing a paperclip through a small hole to hold a button down for a brief period. Security will be maximized by positioning the Apptivate Control Unit in a location that restricts unauthorised access.
If restricting access to the Apptivate Control Unit is not practical then users can seal the hole to block access to the factory reset button from the front panel necessitating the unscrewing of the Apptivate Control Unit from the wall in order to carry out a factory reset.
Automatic operation in response to temperature
- Automatically open the windows to naturally cool the room, or
- Automatically close the windows to retain warmth within the room.
Automatic response to temperature can be enabled or disabled:
- Remotely from the Powerlouver App, or
- Directly on the Apptivate Control Unit.
Notes:
- As the temperature sensor will be located within the wall cavity it may be susceptible to environmental conditions so the temperature readings will be indicative of the air temperature within the room, but will not exactly reflect the air temperature within the room.
- When responding to temperatures both channels of Dual Channel Apptivate Control Units will respond simultaneously to the temperature sensor.
Automatic operation in response to timers
- Open the windows
- Move the window to an intermediate position
- Close the windows
- Begin responding automatically to temperatures.
This allows the windows to be set to operate in anticipation of the building occupant’s daily routine. For example, opening before employees arrive to pre-cool the building, or responding to temperatures from when a homeowner goes to bed so that the windows close when the temperature drops in the early hours of the morning.
Timer events can be enabled or disabled:
- Remotely from the Powerlouver App, or
- Directly on the Apptivate Control Unit.
This allows timer events to easily be disabled as the homeowner leaves the house or enabled as they arrive home.
Note: When responding to timer events both channels of Dual Channel Apptivate Control Units will respond simultaneously.
Control of multiple Apptivate Control Units
For ease of identification:
- Each of the Apptivate Control Units can be given a customized name.
- Each of the channels of a Dual Channel Apptivate Control Unit can be given a customized name.
- The Powerlouver App will indicate any Apptivate Control Units which are out of range, or with which a Bluetooth
Smart connection cannot be made.
For maximum control and ease of use, all the Apptivate Control Units associated to a Powerlouver App can be operated simultaneously or independently.
Control by multiple Powerlouver Apps
Note: Only one Powerlouver App will be able to maintain an active Bluetooth Smart connection with an Apptivate Control Unit at any given time.
For example: Both John and Mary’s Powerlouver Apps are associated to the Apptivate Control Unit operating the Powerlouver Windows in their living room. If John opens the windows using his Powerlouver App, Mary will not be able to close the windows using her Powerlouver App until John minimizes the Powerlouver App on his smartphone or his smartphone enters ‘sleep’ mode.
Powerlouver Installation Considerations
Please consider the following prior to installation of the Powerlouvre Window.
Powerlouver Window Operating Condition
| Tests Passed | |
|---|---|
| Tests Passed Cyclical open / closed | 30,000 cycles |
| Salt mist | 1,000 hours |
| Extreme humidity | 90% humidity at 95 ºF |
| Extreme heat | 140 ºF |
| Extreme cold | 32 ºF |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility | Complies with the requirements of EN61000-6-3 and AS/NZS 4251.1 |
Powerlouver Window Maintenance
Powerlouver Window Operating Configurations
Powerlouver Windows that are 10-18 blades high contain 2 motors per bay, one motor drives the blades in the top half of the bay and the other motor drives the blades in the bottom half of the bay. 10-18 Blade high Powerlouver Windows are wired such that the blades in the top halves of all the bays form a bank that opens and closes simultaneously and the blades in the bottom halves of all the bays form a second bank that opens and closes simultaneously. The top and bottom banks can be operated independently of each other.
| Breezway Altair Powerlouver Window Opening Configurations | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. of Blades | Motors per bay | Banks of blades controlled from head downwards |
| 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | 2 | 5 5 |
| 11 | 2 | 5 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 6 6 |
| 13 | 2 | 6 7 |
| 14 | 2 | 7 7 |
| 15 | 2 | 7 8 |
| 16 | 2 | 8 8 |
| 17 | 2 | 8 9 |
| 18 | 2 | 9 9 |
Powerlouver Window Electrical Requirements & Wiring
- Operating voltage: 24V DC
- Maximum allowed voltage 29V DC
- Maximum constant current: 0.25A per motor
- Maximum startup current 0.4A per motor
- Opening time: Approx 14 seconds
- Working temperature: -4ºF to +140ºF
Note: In extreme cold conditions the windows will not operate if there is excessive ice build up or if the louver blades are frozen together.
| Powerlouver Window Type | Motors per bay | Maximum Constant Current Required | Maximum Instantaneous Start Up Current Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 Blades High | 1 | 0.25 amps per bay | 0.4 amps per bay |
| 10-18 Blades High | 2 | 0.5 amps per bay | 0.8 amps per bay |
Battery Backup
For more information, please read the following pdf document.
Breezway Transformers
the particular requirements of Powerlouver Windows.
- 240V AC current transformed to 2.9 amp, 24V DC constant current, suitable for
powering up to 6 Powerlouver Motors. - Able to provide sufficient instantaneous startup current for up to 6 Powerlouver Motors.
- Built-in overload protection to prevent accidental short circuits from damaging the
transformer.
It is not recommended that Breezway transformers be junctioned or wired in parallel. If more than 2.9 Amps is required, a larger transformer should be sourced from others.
It is recommended that transformers are located in a position that enables easy power cycling.
Controlling Powerlouver Windows
- Breezway Powerlouver Apptivate® Control Units, which allow control via a touch sensitive wall plate, remote control via a smartphone application, or automatic operation in response to temperature or timer events.
- Building management systems, which allow control along with other automated building products and automatic operation in response to various sensors and inputs.
Powerlouver Apptivate Control Unit
Features include:
- White, standard sized wall switch.
- Single channel and dual channel models.
- Control of up to 6 Powerlouver Motors per channel.
- Fully open, fully close or open to an intermediate (half-open) position at a single touch.
- Precise control of opening angle by touching and then releasing when the window is in the desired position, or by touching another button to stop the window in the desired position.
- Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature sensor.
- Bluetooth® module to allow control by and communication with compatible smartphones and tablets.
Additional features accessible through the Powerlouver App:
- Remote control.
- Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature sensor.
- Automatic operation in response to pre-set timers.
- ‘Night mode’ which adjusts the brightness of LED lights overnight to minimise potential sleep disruptions.
*Please note: The Apptivate Control Unit is temporarily unavailable to order. We recommend operation by bell press switches or through a building management system.
Apptivate Control Unit Standard Wiring
- Up to 6 Powerlouver Motors can be wired in parallel to each Apptivate Control Unit motor group.
- It is recommended that transformers are located in a position that enables easy power cycling.
Building Management System Compatibility
- Breezway does not supply the various sensors which could be used to instigate opening or closing of the windows (eg temperature or rain sensors).
- Transformer requirements may differ from the requirements of Powerlouver Windows controlled by Apptivate Control Units.
- The Powerlouver Window System does not include an inbuilt electronic mechanism to inform the building management system of its current open or close position.
- Powerlouver Motors include limit switches which prevent the motors from continuing to attempt to open or close the window once the window is fully open or fully closed, thereby preventing
damage to the motors and electronics.
Apptivate Control Units are not compatible with building management systems.
Easyscreen Powerlouver Window Sizes
| No. of Blades | 6" | 4" |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 14-19/32" | NA |
| 3 | 20-1/8" | 14-7/32" |
| 4 | 25-5/8" | 17-3/4" |
| 5 | 31-5/32" | 21-5/16" |
| 6 | 36-21/32" | 24-27/32" |
| 7 | 42-5/32" | 28-3/8" |
| 8 | 47-11/16" | 31-15/16" |
| 9 | 53-6/32" | 35-15/32" |
| 10 | 58-11/16" | 39-1/32" |
| 11 | 64-7/32" | 42-9/16" |
| 12 | 69-23/32" | 46-3/32" |
| 13 | 75-1/4" | 49-21/32" |
| 14 | 80-3/4" | 53-3/16" |
| 15 | 86-1/4" | 56-23/32" |
| 16 | 91-25/32" | 60-9/32" |
| 17 | 97-5/16" | 63-13/16" |
| 18 | 102-13/16" | 67-3/8" |
- Maximum width = 157-1/2″(Frames over these dimensions will need to be coupled on site
or at a window dealer’s factory) - Minimum width = 15-3/4″ per bay
- Standard heights only.
- Up to 6 galleries (bays) can be included in a single surround frame.
- Combination louver and picture windows are available.
- Screens to outside only.
- Off-Standard Frame Heights between 4/16″ and 1-10/16″ greater than a Standard Height are unavailable for 6″ Powerlouver in the Easyscreen Frame.
- Off-Standard Frame Heights between 1/16″ and 3/16″ below a Standard Height are unavailable for 4″ Powerlouver in the Easyscreen Frame.
- Off-Standard Frame Heights between 4/16″ and 1-12/16″ greater than a Standard Height are unavailable for 4″ Powerlouver in the Easyscreen Frame.
Powerlouver Cabling Requirements
Multiple windows in parallel
Total wire length does not include the internal wiring of each Powerlouver Window.
Dimensions are in feet
| Motors | Max Distance from Power Supply to Motor | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | |
| 20AWG | 195 | 95 | 65 | 45 | 35 | 30 | - | - | - |
| 18AWG | 295 | 145 | 95 | 75 | 55 | 45 | - | - | - |
| 16AWG | 490 | 245 | 160 | 125 | 95 | 80 | 65 | 45 | 35 |
| 14AWG | 755 | 390 | 260 | 195 | 160 | 130 | 95 | 75 | 65 |
| 12AWG | 1200 | 600 | 400 | 295 | 245 | 195 | 145 | 115 | 95 |
| 10AWG | 1800 | 965 | 650 | 490 | 390 | 325 | 245 | 180 | 145 |
| 8AWG | 3250 | 1640 | 1050 | 820 | 650 | 490 | 390 | 320 | 260 |
| 6AWG | 4900 | 2450 | 1600 | 1200 | 980 | 800 | 570 | 490 | 400 |
| 4AWG | 26200 | 13100 | 8200 | 6500 | 4900 | 4100 | 3200 | 2600 | 2100 |
Converting from a Breezway Remote Control to an Apptivate Control Unit
See pdf link below for more information on converting a Breezway Remote Control to an Apptivate Control Unit Technical Bulletin.
Installation Notes
Overtightening the installation screws of an Apptivate Control Units can cause the unit to bend which can cause the touch sensor to malfunction.
Powerlouver Troubleshooting Guide
Powerlouver Electrician’s Guide
