Weather Sensors for Retractable Awnings, Covers, Screens & Shutters

Radio Technology Somfy (RTS) is the platform, or brain, that enables homeowners to adjust motorized retractable awnings from anywhere inside or outside the home. Simply pressing a button on a remote control or wireless wall switch transmitsan omnidirectional radio wave signal that operates devices within a 65 foot range. Just like a garage door opener, the radio waves travel through walls, making control of motorized products easier than ever.

Somfy RTS provides a high performance, convenient and reliable solution for awning automation, eliminating the need for wiring between the motor and controls – and the need to push any buttons at all! With the radio receiver integratedwithin the motor, installation is quick and easy, making RTS the ultimate combination of luxury and performance.

Solar-powered and totally wireless, Ondeis Rain and Sun Sensors automatically retract awnings when it rains or extend them to keep cooling costs down when it’s sunny.

The rain and sun sensors also work in the same way for our retractable solar screens, retracting them in bad weather.

These sensors automatically respond to changes in the weather without any manual or remote activation required by the owner.

The Ondeis sensor detects moisture ranging from heavy fog to a downpour, and brightness ranging from heavy cloud cover to direct summer sun (0.5 klux to 50 klux).

Built-in potentiometers allow owners to set moisture and brightness thresholds anywhere in these ranges, along with actions to take in response. A homeowner can, for example, program the awning to extend during a light rain to protect patio furniturebut then to retract again in a downpour to prevent the awning from damage.

Ondeis sensors can be installed inconspicuously onto an outdoor wall, pole or gutter. They work with RTS motors and RTS receivers and provide 6 selectable modes of operation (for awnings, exterior screens or rolling shutters).

The solar cell requires only 10 minutes of direct sunlight to fully charge and no wiring or batteries are necessary!

For complete weather protection, the Ondeis Rain & Sun Sensor MUST be combined with the Eolis Wind Sensor. If the Ondeis is used without the wind sensor, the sun sensor may send the awning/screen out right into its doom on a sunny, yet stormy/rainy day!

Inclement weather is detect and the pergola cover retracts to protect it from damage.

The Eolis 3D awning wind sensor activates the motorized awning so that it retracts when wind gusts occur, minimizing damage. It detects horizontal, vertical and lateral movement and automatically retracts awnings according to pre-programmedconditions. The compact, battery-powered Eolis sensor is mounted to the end of the awning bar to optimize sensitivity to wind movements.

Just like the Ondeis, the Eolis is designed to work while the homeowner is away, providing comfort, convenience and peace of mind – once operation parameters are set, the awnings move automatically.

Eolis features intuitive, simple programming, an auto-save function that records settings if the sensor is removed and a built-in battery replacement alert.

The Eolis wind sensor is also available for our retractable solar screens and pergola covers with the Eolis 24V Kit model. This sensor is AC-powered and is required when utilizing the Ondeis sensor.