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Altair Powerlouvre Window
The Powerlourve Window motor is neatly concealed within the EasyscreenTM Frame
or the Component Powerlouvre Head Section.
Breezway Altair® Powerlouvre® Window
Breezway
®Altair
®Powerlouvre
®Window
Automated Windows
Automated windows allow integration of passive ventilation into building management systems and also offer an easy way to operate windows that are high up and out of reach.
No More External Motors and Controls
Breezway Altair Louvres can traditionally be automated via external motors and controls attached to remote control compatible handles. This approach to automation requires a third party to supply and install the external motors and linking systems. Breezway now provides a simple solution to automated needs, removing the need to specify multiple products and simplifying the installation process.
Integrated Motor and Gearbox
The Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Window incorporates a motor and gearbox concealed within the Easyscreen Window Frame or within the head section, resulting in an automated louvre window with no visible motors, rods or arms.
Variety of Control Options
Control is possible via wall switches, remote control systems or integration into building management systems.
Frame Options
Altair Powerlouvre Windows are available as a complete Window System within the Breezway Easyscreen Surround Frame, or in component form that can be installed in flat com-mercial frames or timber frames. (See the WINDOW SYSTEM and OTHER FRAMES sections for standard sizes)
Height Restrictions
Altair Powerlouvre Windows are height restricted to a maximum of 18 blades.
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Altair Powerlouvre WindowBreezway Powerlouvre Windows should be operated at monthly intervals. Frames should be cleaned periodically as per Breezway care and maintenance recommendations.
Powerlouvre
®Window Operating Conditions
Tests Passed Cyclical open / closed 30,000 cycles Salt mist 1,000 hours
Extreme humidity 90% humidity at 35 ºC Extreme heat 60 ºC
Extreme cold 0 ºC Electromagnetic
Compat-ibility
Complies with the requirements of EN61000-6-3 and AS/NZS 4251.1
Powerlouvre Window Maintenance
Powerlouvre Windows that are 2-9 blades high contain one motor per bay and are wired such that the entire window opens and closes simultaneously.
Powerlouvre 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 Powerlouvre 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 independantly of each other.
Powerlouvre Window Opening Configurations
Breezway® Altair® Powerlouvre Window
Opening Configurations
No. of
Blades per bayMotors
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
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Altair Powerlouvre Window
• Operating voltage: 24V DC
• Maximum constant current: 0.25A per motor
• Opening time: Approx 14 seconds
• Working temperature: -20 to +60 degrees Celsius
Note:
In extreme cold conditions the windows will not operate if there is excessive ice build up or if the louvreblades are frozen together.
Powerlouvre
®Window Electrical Requirements & Installation
Maximum Constant Current Requirements - Easyscreen Window System*
Powerlouvre Window Type Motors per bay Maximum Constant Current Required
2-9 Blades High Without Remote Control 1 0.25 amps per bay 2-9 Blades High With Remote Control 1 0.25 amps per bay 10-18 Blades High Without Remote Control 2 0.5 amps per bay 10-18 Blades High With Remote Control 2 0.25 amps per bay**
*The Breezway Remote Receiver Unit is used to provide remote control of Component Powerlouvre Windows. Each Remote Receiver Unit will require a single 1.5 amp transformer.
**Powerlouvre Windows that are 10-18 blades high and have remote control capabilities cannot operate both motors in each bay simultaneously so only 0.25 amps are required per bay.
Breezway supplies transformers (as an optional extra) that have been specified to meet the particular requirements of Powerlouvre Windows.
• 240V AC current transformed to 24V DC current.
• 1 amp version suitable for powering up to 4 Powerlouvre motors simultaneously. • 1.5 amp version suitable for powering up to 6 Powerlouvre motors simultaneously. • Built-in overload protection to prevent accidental short circuits from damaging the
transformer.
Breezway
®Transformers
Altair Powerlouvre Windows are compatible with industry standard wiring and automation approaches and can be controlled via a pair of simple bell type wall switches (open and close) through to remote control systems through to complete building automation systems. Various switching configurations are possible to allow multiple windows to be controlled together or individually. When specifying a switching and transformer configuration the following factors should be taken into consideration:
1. The level of control desired by the user
2. The maximum number of motors that can be controlled by a single AC to DC transformer 3. Site issues such as window positions, distance to switches, access within walls etc.
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Altair Powerlouvre WindowThe most basic way to control Powerlouvre Windows is via a pair of simple bell type wall switches (open and close).
Switches are suggested below but not supplied. It is recommended that non-latching, normally open, bell press switches be used. See your electrical wholesaler for switch options.
Powerlouvre
®Window Wiring And Control Details - Control Via Wall Switches
240V AC to 24V DC transformers supplying 1.0 amps or 1.5 amps are available from Breezway as an optional accessory. See your electrical wholesaler for more transformer options.
Switch Specification: HPM Part # 770XM PDL Part # 681 M20P Clipsal Part # 30M BPR 24v DC Power Supply Louvre PCB Louvre PCB 24v DC Power Supply Open switch Close Switch White stripe White stripe + ve – ve + ve – ve + ve – ve + ve – ve White stripe White stripe Panel 1 Panel 2 N0 NC N0 NC N0 NC N0 NC N0 NC N0 NC + – + –
Single Switch Panel Wiring
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Altair Powerlouvre Window
Switching Configuration Examples
All bays of the window are operated simultaneously by a single pair of switches.
All blades in the top bank of the window are operated simultaneously by a single pair of switches. All the blades in the bottom bank are operated simultaneously by a single pair of switches. The top bank and the bottom bank of the window are operated independently.
Configuration 1
Configuration 2
Switches 24v DC 1 amp Transformer Switches 24v DC 1 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply 2 1 Switches 24v DC 1 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply 1Configuration 3
The entire window is operated simultaneously
by a single pair of switches. Junction
Switches 24v DC 1.5 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply 1 2
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Altair Powerlouvre WindowConfiguration 6
Multiple Powerlouvre
®Windows operated by single switches.
All the blades in the top halves of the windows are operated simultaneously by a single pair of switches. All the blades in the bottom halves of the windows are operated simultaneously by a single pair of switches. The top halves of the windows and the bottom halves of the windows are operated independently.
As each switch is distributing power to 7 motors, each of which requires 0.25 amps, a total of 1.75 amps must be supplied to each switch. As the largest single Breezway® Transformer (1.5 amps) will be insufficient for this task, the outputs of two 1.0amp Breezway Transformers
will be wired together in parallel to supply a total of 2.0 amps to each switch. Switches 24v DC 1.0 amp Transformer 24v DC 1.0 amp Transformer 24v DC 1.0 amp Transformer 24v DC 1.0 amp Transformer Switches 240v AC Power Supply 2 1 1 2
Configuration 5
All bays of both windows are operated simultaneously by a
single pair of switches. Junction
Switches 24v DC 1.5 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply 1 2
Configuration 4
The Powerlouvre® can be operated
by either set of switches (see twin switch panel wiring diagram).
Switches 24v DC 1 amp Transformer Switches 240v AC Power Supply 1
Multiple Breezway Transformers wired in parallel.
Low Voltage 24v DC Power Supply White stripe + ve – ve + – Powerlouvre™ Easyscreen™ Window
System with remote control capabilities or Remote Receiver Unit
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Altair Powerlouvre Window
Powerlouvre
®Wiring And Control Details - Control Via Breezway
®Remote Controls
Breezway Powerlouvre Window Remote Control Capabilities
• Windows can be opened and closed by hand held Remote Controls.
• Multiple windows can be operated simultaneously or independently by hand held Remote Controls.
Powerlouvre
®Window Remote Control System Components
Powerlouvre Remote Receivers
Concealed within the head of the EasyscreenTM Window System, the Remote
Receivers receive radio signals from hand held Remote Controls. The Remote Receiver acts as a switch, directing power to up to 2 different banks of Powerlouvre motors within each Powerlouvre Window. One Remote Receiver is required per Powerlouvre Window. Each Remote Receiver can have multiple Remote Controls associated with it.
Powerlouvre Remote Receiver Units
When Component Powerlouvres are used, Remote Receivers are housed in a protective plastic casing external to the window instead of within the head weath-erstrip. The plastic casing protects the Remote Receiver from damage due to electrostatic discharge. Either one or two groupings of up to 6 Powerlouvre Motors per grouping can be controlled by each Remote Receiver Unit. (Note: if 2 groupings of Powerlouvre Motors are connected they can only be operated sequentially, not simultaneously). 24V DC Power must be supplied continuously to the Remote Receiver Unit.
Powerlouvre Remote Controls
Hand held remote controls emit radio signals that are received by the Remote Receiver. Their effective range can be reduced by interference from metal and tinted glass or increased by fitting an additional antenna to the Remote Receiver, but in most circumstances will be 10-20m. Remote Controls are powered by commonly available 23AE 12V Alkaline batteries and are shipped with convenient wall holders.
Banks of louvres can be opened or closed with a single click or stopped in an intermediate position. Standard Remote Controls can operate a single window or multiple windows simultaneously. Advanced Remote Controls can operate up to 7 groupings of multiple windows independently.
Each Remote Control can control an infinite number of windows simultaneously provided the windows are installed within range of the Remote Control.
Standard Wiring
As the Remote Receiver replaces the functionality of wall switches, 24v DC power is supplied directly to Powerlouvre Windows with remote control capabilities or Remote Receiver Units. Transformers should be matched to the quantity of motors in the larger of the two groupings of motors connected to the Remote Receiver Unit. 0.25 amps should be supplied per motor in the larger group of each Remote Receiver Unit.
Alternately simply supplying 1.5 amps per Remote Receiver Unit will cover all possible configurations.
Remote Receivers
Advanced and Standard Remote Controls
125mm x 48mm x 20mm
Standard Wiring
Remote Receivers Unit
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Altair Powerlouvre WindowA single window operated by a single Standard Remote Control.
The upper and lower banks of blades can be operated independantly.
The Remote Receiver will never distribute power to all 4 motors simultaneously, it will only operate the window one bank at a time. The transformer is therefore specified as 1 amp as it will need to supply a minimum of 0.25 amps per bay. (2 bays x 0.25 amps = 0.5 amps)
Remote Control Configuration Examples - Easyscreen
TMPowerlouvre
®Window Systems
24v DC 1 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply Standard Remote Control Junction 24v DC 1.5 amp Transformer 240v AC Power Supply Standard Remote Control
Multiple windows op-erated simultaneously by a single Standard Remote Control.
As these windows are only 3 blades high, all blades form a single bank with all blades operating simultane-ously.
240V AC Power Supply
24v DC 1 amp
Transformer 24v DC 1 ampTransformer 24v DC 1 ampTransformer
1
2
3
Advanced Remote Control
Window 1
is operatedindepen-dently of the other 2 windows by channel 1 and 2 of the Advanced Remote Control.
Window 2
is operatedindepen-dently of the other 2 windows by channel 3 and 4 of the Advanced Remote Control.
Window 3
is operatedindepen-dently of the other 2 windows by channel 5 and 6 of the Advanced Remote Control.
Channel 15 and 16 of the Advanced Remote Control simultaneously controls all 3 windows.
Multiple windows oper-ated independantly by a single Advanced Remote Control.
Associations between windows and remote controls should be specified when the order is placed, but can also be modified by the user after installation if power can be selectively removed from or applied to each window.
Configuration 7
Configuration 8
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Altair Powerlouvre Window
Remote Control Configuration Examples - Component Powerlouvre
®Windows
Both motors in a single Powerlouvre Bay are wired together in parallel. All 10 blades operate simultaneously.
Group 2 is not used.
The motor controlling the top blades in the Powerlouvre Bay is the solitary mo-tor wired to Group 1 of the Remote Receiver Unit. The motor controlling the lower blades in the Powerlouvre Bay is similarly the solitary motor wired to Group 2 of the Remote Receiver Unit. The upper and lower groups of blades are operated independantly of each other.
All 4 motors in the two Powerlouvre Bays that are 10 blades high are wired together in parallel to form Group 1 of the Remote Receiver Unit. All 10 blades of both bays operate simultaneously.
The single motors in each of the three bays that are 5 blades high are wired together in parallel and form Group 2 of the Remote Receiver Unit. All bays in Group 2 operate simultaneously.
Remote Receiver Unit 240V AC to 24V DC 1.0Amp Transformer 240V AC Power Supply 1 2 1
2 Receiver UnitRemote
240V AC to 24V DC 1.0Amp Transformer 240V AC Power Supply 1 Remote Receiver Unit 240V AC to 24V DC 1.0Amp Transformer 240V AC Power Supply 1 2 2 1 2
Configuration 10
Configuration 11
Configuration 12
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Altair Powerlouvre WindowPowerlouvre
®Window Cabling Requirements
Wire Size
Motors
Max Distance from Power Supply to Motor1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 0.5mm² 20AWG 60m 30m 20m 15m 12m 10m - - -0.8mm² 18AWG 90m 45m 30m 23m 18m 15m - - -1.3mm² 16AWG 150m 75m 50m 38m 30m 25m 20m 15m 12m 2mm² 14AWG 230m 120m 80m 60m 50m 40m 30m 24m 20m 3.5mm² 12AWG 370m 185m 125m 90m 75m 60m 45m 35m 30m 4mm² 10AWG 550m 294m 200m 150m 120m 100m 75m 55m 45m 10mm² 8AWG 1000m 500m 330m 250m 200m 150m 120m 100m 80m 17mm² 6AWG 1500m 750m 500m 375m 300m 250m 175m 150m 125m 26mm² 4AWG 8000m 4000m 2500m 2000m 1500m 1250m 1000m 800m 650m
Tables calculated using a window current of 0.25A and a voltage drop of 5% or 1 V @ 24V.
Battery Backup
The Powerlouvre Window has no integrated battery back up. If the power supply fails the window cannot be operated. If battery back up is required, systems are readily available and can be integrated by qualified suppliers.
If the windows are operated by remote controls, there will be no switches positioned between the transformers and the windows.
Total wire length does not include the internal wiring of each Power-louvre Window.
Multiple Windows in parallel
Switches 24v DC Power Supply Total wire length must not exceed
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Altair Louvre Window SystemBreezway
®Window System Checklist (Powerlouvre
®& Manual Version)
REQUIRED INFORMATION
viewed from inside
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Design Wind Pressure Rating
Reveal/Flashing Type & Size
Manual or Automated
Left or Right Handed
Frame Size
Handle Locking Bar
With or without the Stronghold
®System
Restricted Opening
Gallery Clip Size
Variable Handle Position/Additional Handles
Height & Width
Security Bar System
Number of Bays
Keylock
Frame Colour
Offset Mullions
Gallery Colour
Couplers & Cover Plates
Clip & Handle Colour
Bay Configuration
Handle Type
1(if required)
Sub Framing
Blade Type
2
Remote Control Configuration paperwork (available from
the Breezway website)
Notes:
1. For Altair Powerlouvre Windows handle specifications are not required.
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Altair Louvre Window System
A tight specification will help to make sure that what you specify ends up in your building thereby achieving your design objectives.
Altair
®Louvre Window Recommended Specifications
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Louvre Windows
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life. • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Powerlouvre® Windows
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame. • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
• Each low voltage motor only requires 0.25 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements. • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
• Available as either a fully assembled window system or as a component system for installation into window fabricator's framing systems.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Louvre Windows with the Stronghold® System
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Altair Louvres have passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life. • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
• Patented pin design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgemetn under human impact.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Powerlouvre® Windows with the Stronghold® System
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame. • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
• Each low voltage motor only requires 0.25 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements. • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
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Altair for other Frames
For projects where Powerlouvre Windows are desired in a framing system other than the Breezway Easyscreen® Window System, Altair
Powerlouvre Windows are available in component form.
The Altair Powerlouvre Component System can be assembled and fitted by approved fabricators into selected timber and flat aluminium frames that are wider than 65mm. Breezway Component Powerlouvre head and sill weatherstrips must be used.
Wires emerge 1 metre from the top right hand side of the Easyscreen Frame. Four metres of wiring is supplied with component Powerlouvre Windows.
Please consult Breezway® for frame compatibility advice.
Altair
®Powerlouvre
®Component System
Altair Louvre Security Jambs are not compatible with the Altair Powerlouvre Component System.
The Altair Louvre Security “U” Channel system is compatible with the Altair Powerlouvre Component System, but will require additional clearance from the channel.
WEATHERSTRIP
Galleries Head Sill
Available in 102mm and 152mm heights to suit 6mm thick glass, metal and rebated timber blades, or to suit 14mm thick straight cut timber blades.
Head Weatherstrip Standard Sill Weatherstrip and Insert.
Note: Not compatible with security jamb
Glass Blade Aluminium Blade Timber Blades
6mm Glass Blade 6mm Hollow Extruded Aluminium Blade
14mm Timber Blade rebated to suit 6mm Clip (Raw finish only)
14mm straight cut Timber Blades (Raw finish or pre-finished)
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Altair for other Frames50mm 41mm 73mm 64mm 35mm 52mm
• Weatherstrip, complete with seal, must be used to gain manufacturer’s performance warranty and to conceal the Powerlouvre motor. • Weatherstrips to head and sill add 40mm to overall gallery height.
Altair
®Powerlouvre
®Standard Height Louvre Weatherstrip
152mm Altair Powerlouvre Compo-nent System Standard Sizes 102mm Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Sizes No. of Blades Height including Weatherstrip (mm) Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm) Height including Weatherstrip (mm) Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm) 2 360 320 - -3 500 460 350 310 4 640 600 440 400 5 780 740 530 490 6 920 880 620 580 7 1060 1020 710 670 8 1200 1160 800 760 9 1340 1300 890 850 10 1480 1440 980 940 11 1620 1580 1070 1030 12 1760 1720 1160 1120 13 1900 1860 1250 1210 14 2040 2000 1340 1300 15 2180 2140 1430 1390 16 2320 2280 1520 1480 17 2460 2420 1610 1570 18 2600 2560 1700 1660
Standard Heights Altair Powerlouvre Component System
Minimum Bay Width
Powerlouvre Window Type Bay Width (mm)Minimum
2-9 blade high without remote
control 400
10-18 blade tall without remote
control 500 Standard Head Standard Sill 38.4mm 17.5mm Gallery Height including weatherstrip Gallery Height excluding weatherstrip 18.5mm
Gallery mounts onto top of Weatherstrip. Clip
Corner of weatherstrip notched for drainage
Co-extruded Weatherseal Weatherstrip
Aluminium Weatherstrip insert.
Inside Head Sill Jamb Mullion Outside 31mm 35mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 17.3mm 64mm 54mm 35mm 16mm 31mm 25mm 40.5mm 140mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 31mm 72mm
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Altair
®Louvres For Other Frames Checklist
REQUIRED INFORMATION
viewed from inside
OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Gallery Clip Size
Left or Right Handed
Gallery Height
Handle Locking Bar
Gallery Colours
Restricted Opening
Manual or Powerlouvre
®Galleries
Handle Type
Clips & Handle Colour
Variable Handle Position/Additional Handles
Blade Length & Type
Screw Holes (Ref frame, mullion, security type)
Weather strip for head & sill
Security Bar System
Remote Control Configuration paperwork (available
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Altair for other FramesAltair
®Louvres For Other Frames Recommended Specification
A tight specification will help to make sure that what you specify ends up in your building thereby achieving your design objectives.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Louvre Windows
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life. • Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway® Altair® Powerlouvre® Windows
Unique features:
• Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
• Patented 'Living Hinge' design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
• Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame. • Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
• Each low voltage motor only requires 0.25 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements. • Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
• Available as either a fully assembled window system or as a component system for installation into window fabricator's framing systems.