Cronopower offers an intelligent charging system for rechargeable battery-powered motors used in motorized window treatments. The system uses a compact PowerHub and daisy-chainable CAT5 power bus to charge up to 40 motors simultaneously, eliminating the need for expensive home run wiring or electricians. This reduces installation cost and labor compared to traditional wired shade systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional motorized window treatment installations require either expensive low-voltage systems with bulky power panels and home run wiring or line-voltage systems that demand licensed electricians, conduit, junction boxes, and multiple circuits. These approaches significantly increase material and labor costs, making wired shade systems prohibitive for many residential and commercial projects.
Solution
Cronopower provides a low-voltage intelligent charging system that works with rechargeable battery-powered motors. A compact PowerHub distributes power over a single CAT5-based bus, supporting up to 40 motors per hub. Smart MotorTaps connect each motor to the bus, ensuring only one motor charges at a time to avoid overloading, while manufacturer-specific cables deliver the correct charging voltage. The flexible bus design supports daisy-chain, star, or split topologies, allowing installers to run wire directly between motor locations without home run wiring back to a central panel.
Target Audience
Primary customers are window treatment dealers, interior designers, and low-voltage installers who want to offer cost-effective wired shade solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Features
- PowerHub with two power bus connections capable of charging up to 40 rechargeable battery motors per bus
- Intelligent charge management prevents trickle charging and sequences motor charging to avoid bus overload
- Compact MotorTaps featuring dual RJ45 bus ports, an integrated user button, and dual motor connection ports
- Manufacturer-specific motor cables that provide correct physical connections and ensure proper charging voltage
- Flexible CAT5 bus topology supporting daisy-chain, star, and split wiring patterns with optional splitters
- MotorTaps small enough to mount behind shades, inside pockets, or in ceiling and wall cavities without conduit