A moving eye-catcher

The cero sliding window knows no limits. The large glass elements open up rooms accessibly, and can be operated by hand, with full automation and with an intelligent control system.

Vision in every direction – that’s the cero concept. With up to 15 m² glass surfaces and astoundingly slender aluminium profiles, the cero is a facade solution that dissolves the boundary between the inside and the outdoors. The sight lines are kept to just 34 mm, resulting in a symmetrical and minimalist design that is underlined by the 98 percent glass composition. The cero’s stunning looks are complemented by a sophisticated control system with a wide range of options. 
 

Ever since cero was first launched, Solarlux, a specialist in moving window and facade solutions, has never stopped working to optimise the sliding window’s control system. After all, the user needs to be able to move the glass elements easily, even when they weigh up to 1,000 kg. This is why there are so many variants available – from motorised glass elements that can be controlled using a push switch to fully automated technology with a group controller and smart home compatibility – to give customers full flexibility for all their projects. The fully automated operation uses laser scanners on the inside and outside of the window to ensure that the system automatically comes to an immediate stop if a person or object enters the danger zone. Opening or closing then continues as soon as the danger zone has been vacated again.

The intelligent control system allows homeowners to program the opening and closing sequence for their cero any way they like. And what’s more, this configuration is saved in the group controller before delivery so it will be ready to use as soon as the system is installed – in line with the plug and play principle. This saves time, and the control system’s logic means that no extra steps are needed once installation is complete. In addition to this, the electric locking mechanism provides access to all the glass elements – not just those on the frame side of the system – from both inside and outside, so the middle sliding window can be opened first, for example.
 

The cero’s control system can be combined with a building’s on-site automation system. This connects the cero’s automatic operation options to an existing, open smart home system, allowing the resident to open and close their cero easily via an app. It is also possible to program and save individual scenes, thus allowing the sliding windows to interact with the shade and light, for example. 

A wide range of control and connection options increase the creative freedom offered by the cero. The availability of both fixed and corner elements for use as system components alongside the cero’s sliding elements is well established. Corners without posts, elements that can be moved into niches in the wall, and complex combinations of different elements can be achieved using two to four tracks to create custom solutions. The cero thus provides maximum creative freedom in every respect, and the perfect solution for every project.

You can view a range of group control scenarios here.