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Motorized FlexShade 485 AC

A 3-wire intelligent motor with a built-in encoder makes the Motorized FlexShade 485 AC ideal for integrating large-scale commercial systems.

The Motorized FlexShade 485 AC features a 3-wire intelligent motor with a built-in encoder making it perfect for large-scale commercial integration. Its encoded line voltage motor supports a wide range of control applications, from high-end residential use to coordinating window shading with commercial lighting systems. This flexibility allows for synchronization of automation across a few shades or entire floors in large buildings.

Hardware Options

Fabric Options

Large Format Printing

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Product Specs

CHILD SAFETY NOTICE: This product complies with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022-Child Safety Standard and has been Certified Best for Kids™ by the Window Covering Safety Council.

Available in sizes from 29-3/4" to 168" (76 cm to 427 cm) wide, depending on fabric selection. Larger sizes available with FlexShade 2.

Shades can be coupled to reduce the number of motors required.

Secure moisture resistant connection to line voltage using M12 Connector or Plug & Play option using three-prong NEMA plug.

AC motors use line voltage. Motors can be parallel wired (daisy chained).

Bus distribution allows various devices and controls on the bus line to efficiently communicate.

Sensors available for reading real-time light and weather conditions.

Provide centralized control station for advanced operation and facility management by utilizing building controllers.

Hardware finish choices: clear anodized (standard), black, white, ivory, or charcoal bronze. Custom powder coat colors available.

Compatible with "U", "H", and "L" channels for light-gap reduction.

Choose from a wide range of fabric colors, textures, and opacities or customize with graphics, patterns, or custom color match.

Product designed for interior use.

UL Listed.

ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 Child Safety Standard

Effective June 1, 2024, in compliance with the updated ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child safety standard, all Draper window shades operated by a bead chain will be furnished with a tensioned hold-down device that is permanently attached and partially disables the product if not installed correctly. This hold-down should be installed with tension on the chain.

All bead chain operated window shades will include:

Permanently installed spring-loaded tensioned hold-down device
Approved permanent warning label attached
Approved mechanical fasteners for the tension device included. Screws provided are not suitable for all mounting surfaces. The installer is responsible for secure mounting using appropriate hardware for the site conditions. Consult with contractors and builders as needed.

If the tension device is not installed with appropriate tension on the bead chain, the shade will be rendered partially inoperable. If installed properly, the tension device will prevent the creation of a hazardous loop and will maintain tension on the bead chain.

Learn more about the new child safety standard

At the link below, you can see more information about the new child safety standard, mounting methods for the tensioned hold-down device, alternatives to bead chain products, and more.

Click here for more information

Supporting Documents

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Motorized FlexShade 485 AC

Cleaning: Interior Shades

TB2024-3-SH_Best-for-Kids

Warranty

BIM Support

Part Numbers

Videos

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Case Studies

Budd Dairy Food Hall - Columbus, OH

Motorized FlexShade, Clutch-Operated FlexShade, and FlexShade ZIP featuring Mermet E Screen 3% open fabric in Charcoal Grey color at Budd Dairy Food Hall in Columbus, OH.

Corporate Offices – Dayton, OH

Manual FlexShade Window Shades with Phifer SheerWeave®?- Basic 5% White/Platinum installed at a Corporate Office

Cover My Meds - Columbus, OH

FlexShade 2, Motorized FlexShade, and Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades featuring Mermet E Screen 5% open fabric in Charcoal Grey color installed at Cover My Meds in Columbus, OH.

CTECH—Career & Technical Education Center Hobbs - Hobbs, NM

Digitally Printed Coupled Motorized FlexShade window shades featuring Mermet E Screen 3% open fabric in White color installed at CTECH - Career & Technical Education Center Hobbs in Hobbs, NM.

Goodyear City Hall & Library - Goodyear, AZ

Motorized FlexShade Window Shades with Mermet E Screen 3% Charcoal installed in the Goodyear City Hall & Library.

IUPUI Campus Center - Indianapolis, IN

Motorized FlexShade window shades, Paragon E, and Premier projection screens installed at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Campus Center building in Indianapolis, IN.

Lea County Airport - Hobbs, NM

Motorized FlexShade window shades featuring Phifer SheerWeave SW2703 3% open fabric in Oyster/Pewter color installed at Lea County Airport in Hobbs, NM.

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM

Motorized FlexShade, Clutch-Operated FlexShade XD, and FlexShade 2 roller shades featuring Phifer SheerWeave and SunBloc fabrics installed in the University of New Mexico - Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science Building.

Xenter INC – Draper, UT

Coupled Motorized FlexShade Window Shades, and Manual FlexShade Window Shades with Mermet E Screen 3% Charcoal (1% Charcoal for Conference Room Interiors) installed in Xenter IN, located in Draper, UT.

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