Smart Glass can be installed anywhere that ordinary glass can be
but the question that we constantly get asked is
'How to connect and hide the wires?'
Watch this video now to learn about our clever and discrete wiring solutions for everything
from fixed glass to sliding doors.
Typically a fixed smart glass wall is installed inside of
aluminum channels that are on the top and bottom.
To do so, the glass is lifted inside of the top channel and then pulled down and rested on
the setting blocks inside of the bottom channel.
The wires are located on the top where there is about
one inch of space that can be used to run the wires.
If the glass has already been installed you won't be able to use U-channels for wiring,
but no worries you can use a L-shaped channel to hide the busbar and wires
and seal the edges with silicone.
Race channels are designed for cable management and we often use them to hide wires.
When installing smart film it is important to leave a gap between the frame and smart film
so that the cable channels are attached to both smart glass and film to ensure proper adhesion.
We drill holes inside of the cable channels, run the wire through,
connect everything and attach the cover.
To run the wires to the installation area you can use the same channel cables or use flat wires,
cover it with tape and paint the tape to match the finish color.
With a wooden frame you can hide
everything behind the glass stops to achieve a seamless and clean look.
Each connection design is based on your specific door hardware.
Usually busbars are located on the top and covered with a C-channel
and the connection is done using a wire loop.
Our special wires have metal and silicon jacks that can be bent over 1 million times,
plus they look stylish.
There are multiple options for smart glass doors with a frame.
Our mini power loop has a thickness of less than
one-fourth of an inch and can be used to connect operable doors and windows
by mounting it on the top and inside of the frame.
Magnetic connectors allow you to switch the glass on and off when the door is closed.
A third option is power transfer hinges.
Here is an example of a power transfer hinge that allows you to run wires from frame to door.
It's quite expensive, running at around four hundred dollars a piece
but you can find lower price products as well.
Smart glass and film are the perfect solution for covering sliding doors
where other window treatments simply do not work.
We offer wiring as add-on for existing hardware
and premium sliding doors where the wire hardware is hidden inside of a specially designed frame
and travels along the track.
This door can also be combined with the side lights on one or both sides and double doors.
The fixed panel wiring connection is completely concealed inside on the top of the U-channel.
The same concept can be used for
corner installation to make the space wide open and convenient.
The right wiring choice for folding and sliding doors depends on the specific hardware,
but the wire harness, magnetic connectors and power loops are all great options.
Magnetic connectors can be used to transfer power from the frame to the door.
Here's a housing that has been designed especially for magnetic connectors.
As you can see, when the door reaches a specific point
magnets are connected to contact electric current.
To do wiring on mullions, you must run a daisy chain from one panel to another.
In this example the top of the frame
marked with the red is the optimum location to run the flat wire connection.
Smart Glass is an amazingly versatile product and our innovative wiring
solutions make it easy to install smart glass and enjoy your privacy on demand.
Thank you for watching!