Automated Total Solar Management

Somfy is a global leader in the manufacturing of strong, Somfy’s Commercial Building Solutions offer a wide intelligent and quiet motors for both interior and exterior window coverings and recently celebrated the production and sales, throughout the world, of 100 million motors. For more than four decades, engineers at Somfy have been designing products for both the commercial and residential markets to motorize window coverings such as interior shades, wood blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior solar screens, projection screens and more. range of intelligent motors and controls...

Introducing animeo® IP animeo® IP is a total solar management system utilizing Somfy-powered intelligent motorized window coverings as well as digital keypads and weather sensors. The system’s controllers, sensors and keypads can be added to both new and existing Somfy Digital Network installations for comprehensive solar management as either a stand-alone solution or integrated into third party control systems. An intuitive user interface allows for simplified commissioning, building management and technical support, featuring drag-and-drop programming, motor auto discovery, and at-a-glance...

Meeting the Challenge: Why animeo® IP? What animeo® IP can do for your project animeo IP is a hardware and software solution that combines configuration and control software in one comprehensive package. By managing a full range of intelligent motors from a single source, animeo IP presents a stronger, more customizable solution that meets today’s requirements for LEED certification while increasing occupant comfort. animeo IP performs in installations across all vertical market segments including Offices, Hospitality, Education and Healthcare. animeo® IP Benefits Building Owner Facility Manager...

animeo® IP System Features Solar Tracking Automates natural light management based on the sun’s position in the sky and façade direction to minimize glare and maximize the opportunity for daylighting. Solar Entrance Depth Management During active sun tracking periods, animeo IP’s Solar Entrance Depth Management feature will adjust and maintain the solar shade height to limit the distance that sunlight enters the space. This results in the ability to protect furnishings, maximize daylight availability and minimize glare on work surfaces and computer screens. Control Versatility Programmable wall-mounted...

Somfy's Scalable Solutions animeo IP leverages the reliability and scalability of Somfy Digital Network technology while adding the benefits of automation and simplified, centralized control.

Below is an example of how scalable Somfy solutions are. From a single room, to individual floors or rooms, to an entire building, animeo IP and Somfy Digital Network installations are suitable for every jobsite. Single Room For smaller installations, a standard Somfy Digital Network installation is a powerful yet economical solution. Local controls, including Somfy’s full range of wired and wireless controls, can be added for convenient access. Individual Floor animeo® IP Building Controller To automate up to 200 motorized shades based on sun, wind, temperature and rain thresholds, incorporate...

Intuitive Graphic User Interface A standout feature of animeo IP is its graphic user interface. There are four main system views: Façade, Group, List and Floorplan. The Floorplan view offers facility managers a dynamic snapshot of system status and indicators in an easy-to-understand floorplan format as well as convenient access to controls and critical system information. Floor Plan View Easily access other floors Switch between multiple views Right click keypads to emulate user commands for convenient troubleshooting Master keypad for facility manager control of façades, zones or individual...

The following examples demonstrate other key features of the user interface that also simplify commissioning, operation and troubleshooting. Timer Configuration Virtual Keypads Schedules based on animeo IP's real-time and astronomic clocks are easy to configure. Proper configuration is guaranteed with a simplified interface and color coded confirmation. Both facility managers and occupants have access to virtual keypads from their PCs, laptops, tablets or smartphones connected to the site’s LAN for convenient local control. Facility Manager View Access system presets like Openness levels and...

Flexible and Scalable animeo IP maximizes the performance of Somfy Digital Network solutions by adding a main Building Controller and client software incorporating an intuitive graphic user interface. Sub Controllers increase system capacity to meet project requirements. The animeo IP range also includes solar, wind and temperature sensors which optimize natural elements for increased occupant comfort and energy efficiency. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SOMFY DIGITAL NETWORK SOMFY DIGITAL NETWORK WITH animeo IP Supports Somfy AC and DC Intelligent Motors Sun Tracking Solar Entrance Depth Management Virtual...

The schematic below represents the building-block approach of animeo® IP system and serial wiring topology. The system's scalability means that using these same components, animeo® IP can effectively manage a single conference room, individual floor or an entire building. Controllers and Sensors Bus Distribution and Line Voltage Motors User Interfaces Motor Interfaces iPad* and iPhone* are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

animeo® IP Product Line animeo® IP Building Controller H1822314 The animeo IP Building Controller features a sophisticated graphical user interface and built-in software applications for managing scheduled events, sun tracking, and virtual web-based keypads. An animeo IP Building Controller is required for every animeo IP installation. For larger animeo IP systems (over 200 nodes), animeo IP Sub Controllers must The animeo IP Sub Controller expands the system's capacity beyond the initial 200 motors supported by the animeo IP Building Controller. Each additional Sub Controller supports The Sonesse®...