Awnings and zip screens
Customised motors and controllers for awnings
Ingenious solutions for your awnings
The motorisation of an awning system must be adapted to its specific requirements. SELVE develops bespoke drives and controllers for all types of awning systems that are perfectly harmonised with the respective application.
Whether you are purchasing a new awning or retrofitting an existing one, be it for wired or radio awning drives, patio, conservatory, pergola or window awnings such as zip screens, vertical awnings, drop-arm awnings, markisolettes or interior roller blinds – our ingenious solutions are designed to deliver maximum reliability and durability.
Motorised awnings. Choose your awning type:
Patio awning
A patio not only offers a relaxing retreat in summer, installing a patio awning also offers perfect protection from the sun and UV rays. Box or hinged-arm systems, for example, provide shade, can withstand light rain, and are designed to accommodate different structural conditions and personal preferences. The fabric of box awnings is protected from the weather when retracted.
Matching drive: SE Breeze-com, SEM Plus, SE Plus
Conservatory awning
Conservatory awnings are usually installed on the outside of glass roofs or conservatories to provide ideal protection from sunlight and heat. They are installed using sturdy guide rails, which are fixed to the roof with spacers to ensure precise alignment and load-bearing capacity.
Matching drive: SE Breeze-com, SE Plus
Pergola awning
A pergola awning is a sun protection system whose awning fabric or adjustable lamella roof is guided over a stable pergola construction, enabling end-to-end shading of even large areas. Compared to classic awnings, it offers greater wind resistance and can be used both on existing buildings or as a free-standing construction.
Matching drive: SE Breeze-com, SE Plus
Zip screen/vertical awning
A vertical awning, also known as a screen, window awning or exterior roller blind, is a vertical sunshade made of roll-up textile fabric that effectively blocks the sun's glare while providing privacy. This awning can be customised with different colours and fabrics. With a zip screen, the screen runs sideways in a guide rail, which makes the blind much more wind-resistant. Such systems can be used for windows of up to five metres in width.
Drop-arm awning and markisolette
A drop-arm awning is a sunshade where the fabric is tilted downwards by lateral arms to provide glare-free shade – ideal for balconies or windows.
An markisolette is a special type of awning where the fabric first moves vertically downwards and is then angled outwards. This not only offers protection from the sun, but also allows air into the room and is more wind-resistant than a drop-arm awning.
Matching drive: SE Breeze-com, SEM Plus, SE Plus
Interior roller blind
An internal roller blind is a versatile privacy and light screen that is fitted to the inside of the window. Easy to operate and available in many designs, it is ideal for enhancing the appearance of your living space, while providing cost-effective protection against heat, cold and dust. It features a flexible and straightforward installation as many systems are standardised and suitable for both new installations and retrofits.
Matching drive: SE Plus
Awning motors – convenience at the touch of a button
Sun protection and eye-catching at the same time: awnings transform a patio or balcony into a private haven. Made-to-measure drive solutions for shading pergolas and conservatories are becoming increasingly popular.
Our radio drives in particular offer the perfect solution for awnings, as they are not only user-friendly but are versatile as well thanks to our innovative commeo radio system. With the optional integration of wind, rain and frost protection sensors, our systems ensure the durability of your awning and protect it from environmental factors. Additionally, fitting a sun sensor allows the awning to be controlled automatically depending on direct sunlight. This provides for both enhanced home comfort and energy efficiency. The SE Breeze-com drive, for example, features an integrated wind detection function that protects the awning in windy conditions and does not require any additional external sensors.
The combination of functionality, protection and state-of-the-art technology makes our radio drives a future-proof choice for all types of awning.
SE Breeze-com and SEM Plus – perfect for your awning
Thanks to the integrated acceleration sensor, the SE Breeze-com detects vibrations in the fabric and automatically retracts the awning. The sensitivity can be set to one of 5 levels and can also be deactivated. As a separate wind detector is no longer required, you save on additional installation and servicing costs. The SE Breeze-com can be used both as a radio and a wired drive and can be operated using a commeo radio system or with an awning switch.
The SEM Plus is the classic among awning drives and features impressively reliable functions. In contrast to the SE Breeze-com, wind is detected by an external wind/sun sensor. This drive is also perfectly adaptable for operating different types of awnings and ensures smooth closing and automatic adjustment of stretched fabric.
Perfectly matched – drives for zip screens
Zip screens combine effective sunshading with a modern design and maximum comfort. They offer protection from the glaring sun and privacy, while blending perfectly into any home surroundings with their individual colours and fabrics.
Our SEZ drives have been specially developed for zip screens and feature wind alarm and obstacle detection functions.
Selve's SEZ-NHK drive is the world’s first solution for opening motorised zip screens in urgent situations, and offers maximum safety for secondary emergency routes.
The SE Plus is the right choice for more sophisticated applications.
SEZ drive – the specialist for zip screens and vertical awnings
The SEZ drive offers the best possible protection for high-quality zip screen blinds. The drive incorporates many clever functions. It distinguishes between intermittent gusts of wind and real obstacles in order to avoid false reactions. Automatic end position adjustment ensures a quick and easy setup. The drive also offers a greater degree of safety thanks to its integrated wind gust detection and anti-freeze protection.
SEZ-NHK drive – emergency opening of zip screens
As a purely mechanical drive, the SEZ-NHK drive ensures a safe way out in urgent situations even after a power failure, while also offering reliable convenience on a daily basis. This innovative emergency opening solution can be easily installed and offers intuitive operation. The SEZ-NHK drive retains its set end positions after an emergency opening, and features the same comprehensive range of functions as the SEZ drive, from wind gust detection through to blind protection.
SE Plus drive – flexibility for practically every kind of sun shade
The SE Plus (-RC) is an all-rounder for almost all textile blinds, including zip screens, markisolettes and pergola awnings. Thanks to the learning overload protection and automatic end position adjustment, this drive is particularly durable and reliable. The SE Plus is also suitable for large awnings and effectively protects the blind from damage.
Flexible control for awnings and zip screens
Experience the perfect combination of convenience, safety and innovative control technology for awnings. The commeo radio system makes operating your drives easier than ever. Whether with sensors, using wall-mounted or handheld transmitters or as a premium solution integrated into your SELVE Home smart home system – enjoy a controller that can be perfectly adapted to your requirements and offers maximum reliability.
The commeo WS wind/sun sensor automatically controls awnings in reaction to direct sunlight and reliably protects awnings from wind damage. The extended version, commeo WSRF, offers additional protection from rain and frost by retracting the awning when it rains and stopping it from extending in frosty weather. The settings can be conveniently adjusted using the handheld transmitter.
The commeo wind sensor, which is mounted directly on the awning profile, detects vibrations caused by the wind and pockets of water. If the limit values are exceeded, the awning retracts automatically. Both sensors are available in different colours and ensure perfect protection and convenient operation of your awning.
With the innovative operating concepts from SELVE, you can control your awning to perfectly suit your needs. Whether with simple wall-mounted and handheld transmitters or a multi-channel group and central control system – the commeo product range offers many different options for manual and automatic control solutions. All SELVE radio drives are compatible with the SELVE Home system and can be conveniently controlled using an app.
SELVE Home: the solution for the smart home of today. Integrate your awning into your home automation system and control it from anywhere in the world – even by voice control.
The SELVE Home Server 2 automatically controls your awnings and accommodates your individual habits and preferences. It is conveniently controlled using the SELVE Home app or by voice command, and you can view the system status at any time – even when you are on the move.
Automated awnings save energy!
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No matter what kind of automation you choose: SELVE and its dedicated specialist companies are the strong and reliable partners at your side to help you select the drives and control systems for your renovation.
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