SMI: one interface for all drives in sun protection

The SMI Standard Motor Interface e.V. develops the uniform bidirectional interface for electric drives in roller shutter and sun protection systems. Manufacturer-independent specification, with feedback on the position and status of each drive.

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ABB AG – SMI memberBecker Antriebe GmbH – SMI memberBeckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG – SMI memberBMS GmbH – SMI memberCreative-North-Solution GmbH – SMI memberDELTA Controls Inc. – SMI memberDISTECH Controls SAS – SMI memberDunkermotoren GmbH – SMI memberelero GmbH – SMI memberEnlight-it GmbH – SMI memberEQUILAB Group GA – SMI memberFr. Sauter AG – SMI memberGebäude Netzwerk Initiative – SMI memberGerhard Geiger GmbH & Co. KG – SMI memberGriesser Electronic AG – SMI memberGröninger Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG – SMI memberHawa Sliding Solutions AG – SMI memberLOYTEC electronics GmbH – SMI memberNeuberger Gebäudeautomation GmbH – SMI memberPriva B.V. – SMI memberRESI Informatik & Automation GmbH – SMI memberSafeSquare GmbH – SMI memberSchneider Electric GmbH – SMI memberSeebacher GmbH – SMI memberSELVE GmbH & Co. KG – SMI memberSun Master Sonnenschutz GmbH – SMI memberSysCom Automationstechnik GmbH – SMI memberVestamatic International GmbH – SMI memberWAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG – SMI memberWAREMA Renkhoff SE – SMI memberWieland Electric GmbH – SMI memberFaltenbacher Jalousienbau GmbH & Co KG – SMI OEM partnerSchüco International KG – SMI OEM partner

Which product types are compatible with the SMI interface?

The SMI interface seamlessly connects three compatible product types: actuators control, drives ensure precise positioning of sun protection, and interfaces enable intuitive operation.

Actuator

Drive

Interface

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Where can I find the SMI Handbook?

The SMI Handbook is aimed at those interested in modern home and building technology. It highlights aspects of roller shutter and sun protection automation.

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What is the SMI Standard Motor Interface e.V.?

The sponsorship for the development and dissemination of the Standard Motor Interface is a registered association under German law. The association owns the trademark rights and ensures the certification and registration of products.

Maik Wiegelmann, Chairman of the Board of SMI Standard Motor Interface e.V.

Maik Wiegelmann

Chairman of the Board

Frank Lenders, Treasurer of SMI Standard Motor Interface e.V.

Frank Lenders

Treasurer

Markus Rohner, Second Chairman of the Board of SMI Standard Motor Interface e.V.

Markus Rohner

Second Chairman

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SMI References

Riverside Dublin office building with external sun protection and SMI-controlled Venetian blinds on the glass facade
Riverside. Dublin
Oslo Opera House with modern glass facade and SMI-controlled automatic sun protection
Opera, Oslo
European Central Bank Frankfurt with SMI-controlled sun protection system on the high-rise tower
ECB, Frankfurt
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What advantages does the SMI concept offer?

SMI connects control and drives via a manufacturer-independent, bidirectional interface. This pays off in every project phase.

Plan

Planning security

Products remain available in the long term, tendering becomes easier.

Manufacturer-independent and clearly specified

Uniform facade appearance

The sun protection is positioned precisely.

Position control in every SMI drive

Install

Save costs

Simpler installation with standard cable types.

Up to 16 drives in parallel

Combine manufacturers freely

Actuators, drives and interfaces from different manufacturers work together.

Compatible across manufacturers

Operate

Save energy

The sun protection is controlled situationally according to weather conditions.

A and B possible in accordance with EN 15232

Optimize daylight

The sun protection follows the position of the sun precisely.

The sun protection follows the position of the sun precisely.

Simplify maintenance

Each drive reports its status back.

Position and drive status can be queried

Details in the Planning Handbook

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