How Do Electric Roof Windows Work?

Electric roof windows are controlled by innovative equipment. These systems are technologically advanced and can be supplied with a wide range of accessories for easy automation. Find out exactly how electric roof lights work today! 

Electric Roof Lights – How Do They Work? 

Electric roof windows move in the same directions as standard rooflights – however they are factory-fitted with a motor, switchboard and transformer in order to allow the window to be opened, closed and adjusted remotely. 

The windows are also able to be fitted with a wide range of accessories, and they are automatically equipped with a rain sensor to automatically close the window when it senses rain. 

Electric Flat Roof Windows – Benefits 

Electric roof windows have been designed with ease in mind, and due to this, they come equipped with a whole host of benefits: 

• The skylights boast increased resistance to burglary thanks to the TopSafe system. 
• The windows have easy connection to the 230V mains supply. 
• Electric roof windows are supplied as standard with anti-burglary P2 double glazing, but other glazing options can be provided on request. 
• The windows are comfortable to operate thanks to the remote control. By turning the handle 90° the sash is disconnected with the actuator. 

When Can I Use an Electric Roof Window? 

This style of roof window is designed to be used on roof pitches between 15 to 90 degrees. 

Electric Roof Windows – Controls 

Every electric roof window we supply comes equipped with a ZRH12 remote control and a rain sensor. Each Z-Wave window is compatible with similar Z-Wave technologies. There are a number of further remote controls and accessories that can be purchased for a system of roof windows, such as: 

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  ZWS12 and ZWS230 - the motor used for operating the windows 
• ZRW7 - the keyboard control - this can operate up to 12 Fakro Z-Wave devices at once 
• ZRH12 - an ergonomic controller that can control up to 12 different devices 
• ZRS24 - a multifunctional remote that enables advanced configuration on all the Z-Wave devices 
• ZWL1 - this is a button and radio module installed in a flush mounted box. It can control single devices or groups. 
• ZWL2 - this is a button and radio module installed in a flush mounted box. It is used for remote control of two Z-Wave receiver or two groups of FAKRO Z-Wave devices. 
• ZWL3 - this is a button and radio module installed in a flush mounted box. It is used for remote control of three Z-Wave receiver or two groups of FAKRO Z-Wave devices. 

Electric Flat Roof Windows – Accessories 

There are a wide range of accessories and additional controllers that are available to optimise your electric roof window systems. 

• ZZ60/ZZ60H - an impulse power supplying 15VDC to power electric receivers 
• ZWMA1 - this adaptor is installed in order to control one receiver separately or in groups via the use of a wall button or other control system 
• ZWMA4 - this module allows the user to control up to four receivers separately or in groups 
• ZWMP - a weather module which is used to control the Z-Wave receivers by the use of sensors (rain sensor, wind sensor and smoke sensor). 
• ZRD - this is a sensor used in co-operation with ZWMP - it ensures automatic closure of the windows in the event of rainfall 
• ZWD - this is a sensor used in co-operation with ZWMP - it ensures automatic closure of the windows in the event of strong wind 
• ZFD - this is a sensor used in co-operation with ZWMP - it ensures automatic closure of the windows in the event of visible smoke 

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