ARKÉ. TRENDY IN STYLE,
There are objects considered as a time reference for they
perfectly refl ect all archetypes of a certain era. That’s exactly
what Arké represents: a concentrated form of design
and technology progress. A strong innovative personality
characterized by simplicity and a charismatic nature.
The Vimar range is dedicated to those who enjoy living in
a timeless present moment that lasts a lifetime.
1 CONTEMPORARY IN TIME.
DIFFERENT GEOMETRIES AND UNIVERSAL,
Two designs inspired by the principle of simplicity: the cover
plates are stripped of all unnecessary decoration and defi ne
a new model of energy.
Arké is Classic: rigorous and linear, available with between
1 and 21 modules, also in the British Standard and
multi-module versions. Or Round: soft and sinuous, with
between 1 and 21 modules.
3 VERSATILE AND MODULAR STYLING.
Buttons in white,anthracite grey or Metal:
a perfect total look.
Arké exudes the great energy of modernity
with perfect poise thanks also to the colours
of the buttons and controls. Available in white,
anthracite grey or Metal, they complement
with any surroundings, enhancing the style and
offering the utmost freedom.
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Refl ex-Plus Color-Tech
Tecno-Basic
Alu-TechMetal-Elite
Metal-Color
Wood
REFLEX TECHNOPOLYMERWOODALUMINIUMMETAL
Materials and fi nishes.To express all-Italiancreativity beautifully.
Materials selected to stand the test of time, innovative
production processes and typically Italian attention to
fi nishes. A perfect combination that offers a product
of outstanding style designed to enhance every space
with its most unique expression.
Metal-Elite and Metal-Color:the marvels of metal.
Painted zamak and PVD-coated zamak:
two metal types, ample strength, numerous shades
and different textures chosen to highlight the
contemporary style of this product range.
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Alu-Tech:aluminium.
Natural, lava, dark bronze: there are three different shades of di Alu-Tech available.
Selected to stand the test of time, they are the result of innovative production processes
and of a typically Made in Italy focus on fi nishes. Extensive durability and a variety of
textures that emphasise the contemporary appeal of this line.
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Solid wood: an iconic material
that is always contemporary.
Cover plates with a strong material quality, conveyed through
the warm, harmonious appeal of solid wood. And selected
based on details, particular fi nishes, brightness and the
natural qualities of a timeless material.
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A shiny material with a special
frosted look in various hues:
from the full-bodied caramel and
ultramarine to the lighter shades of
sage and smoky grey.
Refl ex-Plus eclectic and versatile
technopolymer
A simple, hard-wearing material which Arké
has paired with stylish and conservative
colours, such as black and white, for pairings
that do not follow fashion fads.
Tecno-Basic technopolymer
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A technopolymer with a special varnished treatment that
affords a charming metal effect. To ensure the finishes
gleam and shine with an elegant liveliness, enhancing the
high-tech style of matt silver and the modernity of Metal.
Color-Techvarnished technopolymer
VISUAL IMMEDIACY WITH SYMBOLS ON BUTTONS.Once you’ve chosen the symbols you want from our extensive gallery of pictograms representing the most widely used functions, we can reproduce them with total precision, using laser technology.
IDENTITY IS COORDINATED DOWN TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL.Arké cover plates can also be customised with logos provided by the client. A possibility that further enhances the identity of a specific setting.
A PERFECTLYCOORDINATEDUSER EXPERIENCE.Offering a perfectly matching style encompassing RGB LEDs into the user interface that let you choose the backlighting colour.
Customisable.
To enhance the identity of every context.
To enhance the value of a building’s identity,
in line with the latest interior design trends, the
cover plates are available in an array of colours
and can be bespokely engraved with a specifi c
logo, while the buttons and controls can be
customized according to the chosen function.
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OVER 200 COLOURS.Metal cover plates can be chosen in a colour that best complements the style of interior design. This gamut of alternatives will offer the latest styling trends, and brings maximum value and impact to the architectural project.
TArkè fi ts perfectly into your project.
From small to large buildings:
Residential
Hospitality
Nautical
Working Places
Public Places
Health
Culture
Versatilesolutions
Our solutions respect the identity of every setting.
You can smartly, simply and constantly expand your
ecosystem for a total home and building control.
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INTEGRATED
AUTOMATION
SYSTEMS
FUNCTIONSCONNECTED
SMART
INSTALLATION
ADVANCED
ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
We take care of your projects with simplicity.
Arkè range has versatile technological solutions from standard installation
to advanced integration smart systems.
STANDARDELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
ADVANCEDELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
CONNECTEDSMART
INSTALLATION
INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
SYSTEMS
Basic functions for
lights and automation,
highly customisable
Centralised and
timed basic functions
Programmable
functions, managed
remotely and with voice
Professional automation
integration and scalable
functions
“That little something more”, dedicated to standard
installation. Innovative solution to centralise the control of
lights and roller shutters. Ideal at the doorway, on the bedhead of
a hotel, in commercial areas, homes and working places.
QUID FOR LIGHTS – INNOVATIVE RELAY.
SILENT RELAY with patented magnetic technology.
CENTRAL CONTROL OFF - only 1-wire.
ENERGY SAVING: no consumption when it is off, as it is not electronic.
The presence of a warning light reveals if lights are still on.
QUID FOR ROLLER SHUTTERS - INNOVATIVE ELECTRONIC SWITCH.
CENTRALISED CONTROL - with 2-wires
RELIABLE AND SAFE - with disconnection of the load at the end
COMFORT - it memorises the favourite position of curtains and
roller shutters
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
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CONNECTED SMART INSTALLATION
View Wireless devices can manage lighting, roller
shutters or motorised curtains, control energy
consumption and manage scenarios, with the utmost
simplicity using classic 1-way switches, via app or directly
by voice.
Update, extend or replace your wiring system, you have the chance to
make your home match, integrable over time. It is also ideal for renovations
or to boost the functions of an existing system, and it is a useful means of
support for the elderly and people with restricted mobility.
Up to 64 devicesVOCAL CONTROL OR VIA APP
LOCALLY OR REMOTELY
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VIEW App
INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
By-me Plus is one of the main systems of the
VIEW platform.
It enables the user to control and perform the integrated
management of the lighting, curtains and roller shutters,
temperature and energy control of the building and the
multi-room sound system.
• EASY INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
• IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
• LOAD MANAGEMENT
• TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• INTEGRATION WITH SAFETY, SECURITY AND AUTOMATION
The unique VIEW App
a unique user experience
in the name of simplicity
VIEW App.
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Each building is its own blank canvas.
Design to increase performance, comfort, energy saving,
creating smarter building and increasing their value.
This Vimar KNX solution represents a higher level of fl exibility and scalability.
The KNX devices for building automation can be operated together
with all the products of companies that comply with the standard,
ensuring a single integrated system that is connected to the world
of the IoT via specifi c gateways or IP web-servers.
• EASY INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
• FLEXIBILITY & SCALABILITY
• WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS & FUNCTIONS
An endless array of customizable solutions utilizing every aspect
of space, design and automation requirements. Network enabled
solutions which are easily linked to smartphone or tablet.
To manage everything, wherever you may be. Total comfort from
all perspectives, with matching styling.
LIGHT DECORATES AND FURNISHES SETTINGS.You can adjust the intensity of lighting to suit your needs, or activate lighting effects with RGB colours, simply and immediately.
THE NETWORK SPREADS EVERYWHERE.The access point is the simplest way to spread your Internet network and connectivity throughout your home, even where the signal of your Wi-Fi router is weakest or inaccessible.
CONTROL
At your fi ngertips everywhere and always.
27272727272727277727It takes just moments to create the perfect atmosphere.
It’s easy and straightforward to recall your
favourite environmental conditions thanks to
functions which allow you to manage lighting,
sound systems, curtains or roller shutters
in a fully coordinated manner.
YOUR FAVOURITE TUNES IN EVERY ROOM.Simply activate Bluetooth on your smartphone, and play music in every environment with maximum power and quality.
LIGHT FOLLOWS YOU EVERYWHERE.A removable hand lamp provides portable emergency light and immediately switches on in the event of a power failure.
COMFORT
LIGHT ONLY WHENYOU NEED IT.Presence detectors switch lights on and off only when someone passes, avoiding energy waste and creating pathways lit step by step.
THE TEMPERATURE IS ALWAYS AS YOU LIKE IT.Thermostats and timer-thermostats for all types of temperature control systems allow optimal climate management. They also indicate when the comfort temperature has been exceeded, thus encouraging greater energy awareness.
INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT.The energy profile is monitored constantly,as are water and gas consumptions, individual appliance loads and the energy produced by any photovoltaic system.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
How to getmaximum effi ciencywithout compromise.
Optimising consumption without compromise. Thanks to its
smart technology, Arké guarantees superior levels of climate comfort,
energy supervision of spaces, perfect load management and photovoltaic
energy distribution. To make sure you consume less and live better.
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Living in a protected world.
Protected against burglars, under surveillance by cameras,
monitored in all accesses and immune to gas leaks or fl ooding.
Thanks to outstanding products and technologies, your
environments are always safe and secure and the occupants
of your home can live with full peace of mind.
MONITORED, SECURE SPACES AND HIGH-RESOLUTION COMMUNICATION.Stand-alone and expandable with a wide range of devices, By-alarm is an efficient burglar alarm system that can be integrated with the By-me home automation system, offering maximum protection. Elegantly designed touch screens provide traditional video entryphone functions and can also be used to manage all functions throughout the building.
ALL MOVEMENTS ARE ACCURATELY DETECTED.Detectors positioned at strategic points throughout the home efficiently and reliably identify the presence of any unauthorised persons in the building.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
International potential, Made in Italy.
To accommodate the various usage requirements in various different
countries, Arké offers an extensive range of devices in the most popular
international standards and it stands out for its ample versatility, both
modular and installation-wise, to guarantee bespoke systems, always.
MULTI-MODULE CLASSIC COVER PLATES
BRITISH STANDARD CLASSIC COVER PLATES
CLASSIC AND ROUND COVER PLATES IN OTHER STANDARDS
Vertical and horizontal installation
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Several international standards.
Socket outlets with Italian, British, French, German, American,
Chinese standard, to design and manage energy in complete safety
according to individual international specifi cations.
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