Folding-arm awning ALLURE SUNPOWERED

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Overview
With Allure Sunpowered, Franciaflex adapts its iconic cassette awning into a solar version that combines premium design, innovation and ease of installation. Designed as a true range of autonomous cassette awnings, Sunpowered provides effective solar shading without electrical connection while retaining the aesthetic and technical qualities of the Allure model.

Key advantages

• Solar cassette awning with full cassette protecting the fabric and articulated arms
• Sunpowered autonomous motorisation operating without electrical connection
• Large dimensions ideal for covering spacious terraces

Technology and performance
The awning is equipped with a photovoltaic panel and an integrated battery ensuring completely autonomous motorisation. The system includes electronic end stops and an anti-tension function to preserve the fabric. The motor ensures smooth and quiet operation; the assembly has been tested up to 10,000 cycles. The battery provides autonomy of up to 40 cycles without recharge and is easily accessible for maintenance.

Installation and implementation

• No chasing or cable passage through the wall
• Possibility to install the awning even at a distance from the house
• Ready-to-install solution facilitating on-site implementation
• Solar panel can be remote-mounted to optimise sun exposure

Comfort of use

• Portable transmitter with sleek design supplied with wall mount
• Intuitive radio control
• Optional wind sensor that can trigger automatic closing in case of gusts
• Reliable operation even in case of power cut

Design and materials
Premium model with full cassette protecting fabric and mechanism. Extruded aluminium structure, stainless steel fasteners with hidden nuts, patented platine mounting concept. Arm inclination adjustable from 0 to 35°. Large maximum capacities (width x projection: 6.00 x 4.00 m).

Colours and fabrics
Wide choice of frame colours (examples: White, Brown grey, Anthracite grey, Ivory 1015) and several finishes (sand texture, metal look). Fabric ranges available (examples: Orchestra awnings by Dickson with over 180 colours and stripes; micro-perforated Soltis fabrics for vertical screens).

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Type: solar cassette awning with integral cassette
• Motorisation: Sunpowered autonomous (photovoltaic + battery)
• Battery autonomy: up to 40 cycles without recharge
• Durability: tested up to 10,000 cycles
• Maximum dimensions (width x projection): 6.00 x 4.00 m
• Arm inclination: 0 to 35°
• Structure: extruded aluminium
• Fixing: patented platine mounting concept
• Fasteners: stainless steel with hidden nuts
• Wind resistance: class 2
• Safety: reinforced arms, optional wind sensor
• Comfort: portable transmitter with wall mount, intuitive radio control, battery accessible for maintenance