{"id":17482,"date":"2026-11-07T14:20:05","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T13:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/wintergarten-beschattung-motor\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T15:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:02:24","slug":"wintergarten-beschattung-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wintergarten-beschattung-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorised conservatory shading: motor, control, sensors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In brief:<\/strong> Conservatory shading (above-roof or below-roof awning) is driven by a 45 mm tubular motor. Automation with sun and wind sensors makes sense so that the conservatory does not overheat in summer. Combined with electric roof windows, this creates a climate package of shading and ventilation.<\/p>\n<h2>Choosing the motor<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Application<\/th>\n<th>Motor<\/th>\n<th>Net price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Above-roof awning, wall switch<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-tubular-motor-mechanical\/\">A-OK AM45 mechanical<\/a> (15\u201350 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from 65 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>mit Funk, Hinderniserkennung, Zeitsteuerung<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-radio-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM45 radio<\/a> (6\u201330 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>mit Nothandkurbel und Wind-\/Sonnensensor<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45e-awning-motor\/\">A-OK AM45E<\/a> (30\u201350 Nm)<\/td>\n<td>from \u20ac125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The required torque depends on area, fabric weight and tensioning system \u2013 send us the dimensions of the system.<\/p>\n<h2>Combining shading and ventilation<\/h2>\n<p>Shading alone is rarely enough in summer: the warm air also has to get out. Electric roof windows with chain or linear actuators open automatically in heat and close when it rains. More on this: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/automatic-ventilation-of-the-winter-garden\/\">Automatic conservatory ventilation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Automation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun sensor: extends the shading in strong sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Wind sensor: retracts it in a storm (especially important for above-roof awnings).<\/li>\n<li>Timer: fixed times, e.g. close at midday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Interior or exterior shading?<\/h3>\n<p>Exterior shading keeps out much more heat but is exposed to wind and weather \u2013 so plan a wind sensor.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I convert existing crank systems?<\/h3>\n<p>Often yes, by replacing the crank with a tubular motor in the fabric shaft.<\/p>\n<p>All guides on roller shutter, awning and external venetian blind motors: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/sonnenschutz-ratgeber\/\">Sun protection guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Advice on the right motor<\/h2>\n<p>Send us the shaft diameter, curtain size and material \u2013 we will name the right A-OK motor. Phone <a href=\"tel:+494050694631\">040 50694631<\/a> (Mon\u2013Fri 8 am\u20135 pm) or via the <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/contact\/\">Contact form<\/a>. All motors at a glance: <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/product\/sun-protection-motors\/\">Sun protection motors<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorising conservatory awnings or shading: torque, radio, sun and wind sensors, combining with ventilation. 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