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Automated Skylights
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Post 1 made on Monday July 9, 2018 at 18:12
Ryan_SD_CA
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What automated skylights have you guys integrated with on your jobs? Looking for something with a relay, dry contact, 12v trigger or rs232.

Thank you in advance.
Post 2 made on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 09:46
sirroundsound
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[Link: velux.ca]

I have integrated these with Elan g! and RTI.
Pretty sure they offer a variety of control options.
Post 3 made on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 10:47
SB Smarthomes
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I've done some Velux as well... they had a contact closure interface p/n KLF 100.

I've also done a bunch of skylights and electrically operated clearstory windows that used "VEGA" actuators from Functional Fenestration.  They offer low & high voltage versions and can be switched with relays. 
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OP | Post 4 made on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 11:51
Ryan_SD_CA
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Awesome thanks!
Post 5 made on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 12:14
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+1 SB Smarthomes
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Post 6 made on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 10:12
SB Smarthomes
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It's also possible to hack an RF remote into contact closure control if you get stuck with a skylight that's RF only.  I had one job where 3 of the 14 skylights were converted to a different brand during construction because of size/fitment issues and I had to come up with a solution for HomeWorks integration with the RF remote.

Ended up pulling the remote apart and found an appropriate power source to replace the battery, then removed the switches and soldered on leads to connect to contact closures and stuck it all into a little box in the attic.

These have been working almost 3 years without issue...

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Post 7 made on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 11:07
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And Paul goes, “Whew, glad that works!”
There is no truth anymore. Only assertions. The internet world has no interest in truth, only vindication for preconceived assumptions.
OP | Post 8 made on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 11:57
Ryan_SD_CA
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That's crazy SB Smarthomes. Hahahaha I don't think I am that smart tho! Gonna push to get Velux in there.
Post 9 made on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 15:37
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Found a use for Cresnet wire too.


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