Ultra Quiet Motorized Shade Systems
Virtually silent motorized shade operation for quiet areas, convenience, and lifestyle.
- IUQ Ultra Quiet Motors
- Ultra Quiet Shade Hardware
- IQM Quiet Motors
- Quiet Motors for Oasis Outdoor Shades
Ultra Quiet Motorized Shade Technology
Insolroll Ultra Quiet Motors (IUQ) virtually eliminate motor and mechanical noise at or below 38 dBA, or just below the sound level of a raindrop or a quiet room. Insolroll Ultra Quiet Motorized shades are packed with innovations and patented technologies to make them ultra powerful and ultra quiet.
What exactly is quiet?
Four-wire Directional Motors
- IUQ-AC: Somfy 110V AC with Wired Switching/Control, Minimum width 36 ⅜”
Radio Motors
- IUQ-ACR: Somfy 110V AC Radio Control Motor, Minimum width 37 ¼”
- IUQ-DCR: Somfy 24V DC Radio Control Motor, Minimum width 34 ¾”
Intelligent Motors
- IUQ-485 AC: Somfy 110V AC Digital Motor with 2-way feedback/Digital Control, Minimum width 34 ¾”
- IUQ-485 DC: Somfy 24V DC Digital Motor with 2-way feedback/Digital Control, Minimum width 34 ¾”
Ultra Powerful
Superior torque of up to 6 Nm allows the motor to be installed for almost any application on the market. Also available on coupled shades.
Ultra Quiet
For applications demanding motorized window shades that operate in virtual silence, Insolroll Ultra Quiet Motors incorporate the latest in noise reduction technology. Perfect for bedrooms, conference rooms, office, and hotels.
- Patented helical gearbox for uniform sound quality in both up and down directions
- Improved spring brake to eliminate the noise of shade stopping
- Steel tube housing lowers the motor’s vibration level
- Shock-absorbing elastomer suspensions isolate the motor from the external tube reduce vibration transmission.
Insolroll’s Ultra Quiet Shade Hardware
Motorized Shade Brackets
Exposed Roller Bracket
For exposed roller shades, decorative brackets for motor and idler sides of shades with matching bracket covers. Available in Black, White, and Silver/Grey.
Fascia Bracket
For motorized shades with fascia system covering the roller. Available in White, Black, Bronze, Vanilla, and Grey.
Adjustable Shade Coupler Assembly
For joining multiple shades using a single motor.
Ultra Quiet Idler Keeps Shades Quiet
Insolroll’s Ultra Quiet Idler further reduces mechanical noise, and produces a virtually silent motorized shade when used with Insolroll Ultra Quiet Motors.
- Spring-loaded
- Smooth bearings
- Twist to adjust
Using a decibel meter, it’s easy to see that operating an Insolroll Ultra Quiet Motorized Shade combined with the Ultra Quiet Idler adds nothing to the reading obtained measuring the ambient noise of the room.
Insolroll IQM Quiet Shade Motors
Insolroll Quiet Motors (IQM) are standard in hardwired Insolroll motorized shades. The IQM series motors operate in the range of ≤44dBA to ≤47dBA, which is approximately equivalent to a noise level between the hum of a refrigerator and the ambient noise of a quiet office.
Four-wire Directional Motors
- IQM-AC: Somfy 110V AC with Wired Switching/Control, Minimum width 29 ¼”
- IQM-AC2: Somfy 110V AC with Wired Switching/Control, Minimum width 22 1/4″
Radio Motors
- IQM-ACR: Somfy 110V AC Radio Control Motor, Minimum width 31 ⅛”
- IQM-ACR2: Somfy 110V AC Radio Control Motor, Minimum width 23 ⅞”
- IQM-DCR: Somfy 24V DC Radio Control Motor, Minimum width 18 ⅜”
Intelligent Motors
- IQM-485 AC: Somfy 110V AC Digital Motor with 2-way feedback/Digital Control, Minimum width 31 ⅛”
- IQM-485 DC: Somfy 24V DC Digital Motor with 2-way feedback/Digital Control, Minimum width 18 ⅜”
Quiet Motorized Oasis® Patio and Insect Shades
Insolroll also offers outdoor motorized shades with quiet operation, for serene, tranquil outdoor living.
Four-wire Directional Motors
- IQM-AC: Somfy 110V AC with Wired Switching/Control. Minimum width 29 ¼”
Radio Motors
- IQM-ACR: Somfy 110V AC Radio Control Motor. Minimum width 31 ⅛”
Intelligent Motors
- IQM-485 AC: Somfy 110V AC Digital Motor with 2-way feedback/Digital Control. Minimum width 31 ⅛”
Driven by Lutron™ Electronic Drive Units (EDU)
Lutron’s ultra-quiet, precision-controlled EDU controls movement of a shade, keeps track of the shade’s position, and adjusts the shade to the user’s desired preset positions. Lutron EDUs operate at ≤50 dBA, or the approximate equivalent sound level of an average home with quiet conversation.
- Sivoia® QS Roller 300 EDU Wired: Lutron 110V AC with wired power and communication. Minimum width 27 ⅞”.
- Sivoia® QS Roller 300 EDU Radio : Lutron 110V AC with wired power and radio communication. Minimum width 27 ⅞”.
IQM and Lutron motors