{"id":52947,"date":"2019-06-20T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/?p=52947"},"modified":"2019-06-20T10:12:59","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:12:59","slug":"upgrade-a-manual-shade-to-motorized-in-the-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/upgrade-a-manual-shade-to-motorized-in-the-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade a Manual Shade to Motorized in the Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Qbasic+ is a manual shade solution that is field upgradable to motorized power without the need for a fabric change or major bracket reinstallation. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

QMotion<\/a> altered the landscape in shading technology with its Qbasic+ system. Qbasic+ offers a manual shade solution that is field upgradable to motorized power without the need for a fabric change or major bracket reinstallation. In addition, the company introduced the QdR2 style remote control, a different take on Legrand\u2019s current remotes with a focus on accessibility, functionality, and aesthetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qbasic+ Manual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The manual Qbasic+ system<\/a> is a counterbalanced manual shading system that offers a smooth lift experience and low required pull force. The Qbasic+ gives end users a number of options when installing the system, including mounting the lift chain on either the left or right side and installing the shades in either standard roll \u2013 where shades travel close to the glass or reverse roll where shades are further out for easy bypass of obstructions. The shades may be raised or lowered with a pull on the lift chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qbasic+ Motorized<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Qbasic+ manual system can be upgraded to a motorized, battery, or QIS hardwired system, which can work independently or with a Vantage or other compatible home control system such as Control4, Crestron, Elan, RTI, and Savant platforms. Qbasic+ enables for either a battery or QIS hardwired solution to be installed onsite using an adjustable bracket and the same base brackets, tube, and fabric roll. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The motorized Qbasic+ shades can be configured for time-based and sensor-based events when integrated with a Vantage or Control4 system. An astronomical clock provides timers that adjust shade position based on time of day, calendar, season, and sunrise or sunset. Manual override gives users the ability to control the shades through a sequence of pulls on the shade hembar without damaging the system\u2019s motor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Qbasic+ manual and motorized shades system features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n