Automation / Integration

There are currently two motorized systems available from Hunter Douglas:

    1) Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology 2.1 Battery Operated Lift System
    2) Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology 2.1 Hardwired System

In August 2012, Hunter Douglas introduced the Platinum Bridge and Platinum Gateway interface modules to make this reliable battery operated system capable of being easily integrated with many popular Automation Systems. Both the Platinum Bridge and Platinum Gateway modules natively operate on the iPad/iPhone platform. The free "Platinum App" can be downloaded in the Apple App Store. As of this writing (August 2, 2014) the Android Platform has not yet been released. See area above to download the Platinum Bridge and Platinum Gateway brochures to learn more about these new advanced operating systems.

-Some of the questions we receive about the Battery operated system:

1) Can they be integrated?  Yes! Purchasing a Platinum Gateway and Repeater Kit enables all Platinum Technology motorized products to be easily integrated into many home automation systems. Please call us for more information! The Platinum Bridge Kit only allows iPad/iPhone operations and no integration.

2) Are they Z-Wave / Zigbee Compatible? No

3) Is the IR code learn-able? No or not reliably...some AV wizards have a workarounds but for the average AV integrator who wants to get in and out and on to the next job...NO

4) Can they be controlled with RS232-RS485? Yes! Only the Platinum Gateway has this capability.

5) Can I Pre-Wire for them instead of using battery packs? Yes, using 16/2 CL2 rated wire for wire runs up to 150Ft. Some motors are 12V DC and some are 18V DC so you will need to purchase the correct transformer for the appropriate shade.

6) Can I retrofit the motor with another motor that is "Integration Friendly"? Yes...Somfy makes motors that can be retrofitted with most of the Hunter Douglas shade line and the motors can be integrated into most Home Automation Systems.

The Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology 2.0 Hardwired Lift System can be integrated into many current Home Automation Systems with associated control components. This system requires wiring for both motor power and control. The system uses the ESI (Electronic Solutions) RQ (Remotely Queriable) control platform which usually requires an electrician and extensive RQ programming knowledge to implement. As of January 2012, all Companies selling this system must be trained and certified by Hunter Douglas.

Most components listed below are available for the Hardwired System only and require 6-conductor modular wire for control and 14/3 with ground for powering the 110V AC motors or 16/2 CL2 in wall rated wire for low voltage motors.

Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology 2.1 Serial Bridge Kit Part#: PCN2170000126 Allows 3rd party integration of home control systems such as Crestron, AMX, Lutron, Lite Touch or PC computer systems to access and control Platinum Technology Hardwired blind installations via RS-232 communication. Up to 7 Platiunum wall switches can be controlled using a single R2D7 RS232 serial bridge.  Serial Bridge Kit Specs .4Mb

R2D7 Serial Bridge

Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology 2.1 Dry Contact Harness Part#: PCN2170000229 The Hunter Douglas Dry-Contact Harness Kit (PCN 2170000229) is a connector with five attached wires that is designed to communicate dry-contact closure information between the Hunter Douglas Platinum wall switch (PCN 2951710000 not included) and other devices. The Platinum wall switch has both dry contact inputs and outputs that can be used with advanced control systems, as well as mechanical switches or relays.  Dry Contact Harness Info .3Mb

Dry Contact Harness plugs directly onto the back of the Platinum Wall Switch