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Retrofitting smart window technology in historically preserved buildings

… sepia brown (dark bronze) according to the customer's requirements. The advantages of the Powerchain at a glance Tested to EN 12101-2 as a NSHEV (natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator) IQ windowdrive - intelligent drive control Synchronisation of up to four drives without an external control unit Smart fix installation system Opens even very heavy windows quickly in case of fire Special versions (stroke, cable length, colour) available For inward and outward opening windows Window security of the highest protection class … The Flatscan safety sensor monitors sensitive hazardous areas and ensures that the movement of the window is stopped or reversed as soon as there is a foreign object in the defined zone. © Lorenz Frey / GEZE GmbH Not only the function of the windows, but their positioning as well were particular challenges in the Gare de Montreux. As the automated windows are at a height that passengers can reach, their safety must be guaranteed - these power-operated windows must not be operated in this way without additional protection. As a building that is open to the public, the windows had to be fitted with window safety systems of the highest protection class (protection class 4) according to the risk assessment, in order to ensure that improper use or carelessness would not lead to injuries. MORE ABOUT WINDOW LOCKS The solution: Closing edge protection and safety sensors For this reason, all automated windows have been equipped with a safety module to protect hazardous areas on power-operated windows. The IQ box Safety secures the main and secondary closing edges. Flatscans as safety sensors detect foreign objects and ensure that the closing process is stopped or the movement is reversed. This can prevent fingers from being trapped, for example. The advantages of the IQ box Safety at a glance TÜV-tested in accordance with DIN EN 13849-1 Fulfils the highest protection class requirements according to the risk assessment for power-operated windows Commissioning is quick and easy Simple wiring thanks to top hat rail housing with plug-in terminals Four sensor connections for natural ventilation & smoke and heat extraction Fast smoke and heat extraction thanks to NSHEVs The K 600 F retractable arm drive increases safety in the station as a NSHEV and blends harmoniously into the window architecture in the custom colour sepia brown. © Lorenz Frey / GEZE GmbH In addition to the Powerchain-Flatscan-IQ box Safety system solution, nine RWA K 600 F opening drives and six K 600 F+ Synchro model drives were also installed in the Gare de Montreux. As a natural smoke and heat extraction system (NSHEV), these retractable arm drives ensure that the windows open 90° in less than 60 seconds in the case of fire and guarantee rapid smoke and heat extraction. This keeps escape and rescue routes smoke-free. Here, too, the customer's request for a special design in the colour RAL 8014 sepia brown (dark bronze) was met. The advantages of the RWA K 600F at a glance As an NSHEV (natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator device) in accordance with EN 12101-2 90° window opening in under a minute Powerful drive with high torque Connector cable easily replaceable Integrated synchronised module for up to two drives Easy retrofitting of window technology - even in historically preserved buildings Retrofitting smart window technology, which can also be integrated into the building management system if desired, is often not very costly and is worthwhile in several respects. It can help to improve safety - as it does here at the Montreux railway station - and can also have a positive impact on other relevant factors such as energy efficiency , sustainability and air quality in a building. It can often be used in historical preservation buildings, without compromising on building renovations. Further information on the topic of window safety Historic railway station building The station building combines modern comfort with listed architecture. © Lorenz Frey / GEZE GmbH Staircase at the Gare de Montreux The historic staircase in the Gare de Montreux has large windows that allow plenty of daylight into the station building. © Lorenz Frey / GEZE GmbH Modern window technology in discreet, custom colours To ensure that the historical elements are not disturbed, the modern window technology, in custom colours, blends discreetly into the architecture. © Lorenz Frey / GEZE GmbH Products used Opening drives Powerchain Chain drive for large and heavy window elements that need large opening widths Go to product Ventilation control units IQ box Safety Safety module for protecting hazardous areas of power-operated windows Go to product Opening drives RWA K 600 F Retractable arm drive for installation on windows Go to product Related topics Historic buildings | Public buildings | Building automation | Building refurbishment Innovative door technology in La Rochelle’s listed town hall In the historic town hall of La Rochelle, a French coastal city in the département of Charente-Maritime, modern GEZE door systems ensure that the heritage-protected architecture is preserved while making the town hall accessible to all. Read more Topics | Building renovation Building renovation You can increase the comfort, the security and the energy efficiency of your existing properties through building renovation works. GEZE supports you in this with the right products. Read more Topics | Security | RWA | Fire protection Smoke and heat extraction Smoke and heat extraction (RWA) is part of preventive fire protection, and saves lives in the event of a fire. GEZE offers RWA solutions with intelligent drives for doors, windows and skylight domes. Read more