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RB 500+ Automated Roller Shades

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Roller Refresh

Our product engineers at Hunter Douglas Architectural took a fresh look at roller shades, taking the best from decades of experience to create the RB 500+ system. Features to solve tricky conditions, ensure smooth and quiet operation, and lift oversize shades with a wide selection of motorized options. Plus, a few hundred fabric choices.

The key feature of the RB 500+ automated roller shade system is its versatility, with components to support numerous motor types and mechanisms. Perfect for commercial applications, this modular system allows installation in a wide range of shade sizes and positions.

Product Details

Key Features

  • Select RB 500+ Automated Roller Shade systems now UL Certified
  • Standard Duty and Heavy Duty brackets and clutches designed to fit seamlessly together, creating a sleek profile
  • Redesigned dual bracket allows for both automated and manual shades on one system
  • High-performance fabrics available including E Screen with KOOLBLACK® Technology, and Cradle to Cradle Certified™ fabrics GreenScreen Revive® and GreenScreen® Evolve™
  • Modular operating system accommodates numerous automated applications
  • Universal spring-loaded end plug mounts shades securely and provides for smooth and easy installation
  • Counter balance weight system provides for ease of lifting roller shades over large expanses.
  • Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee

System Description

  • Mechanism: automation
  • Fabrics:
    • Over 70 fabrics in more than 500 colors
    • All fabrics are FR rated for commercial applications
    • Openness factors range from 0% to 25%
  • Widths:
    • 22"-170" (Automated, varies by fabric)
    • Up to 360" (Coupled Systems*)
  • Heights: 12" to 240" (varies by fabric*)

 

* Can be exceeded with engineering approval

 

Design Options


  • Motorization With Switch and Remote Control
    • Standard Motor with Centralized Group Control
    • AC motors raise and lower shades via a switch or remote control
  • Automation With Intelligent Control
    • Intelligent Wireless AC and DC Motors operate via radio frequency (RF) communication and can include wall switches, hand-held remotes, smartphones/tablets, or third-party control devices
    • Intelligent Wired AC and DC Motors offer a virtually unlimited number of timers, control input devices, and the highest level of third-party integration available
    • Battery operation available
  • Fascia, Fascia With Top and Back Cover
    • Aluminum fascia (standard 3" or 4") with top or back cover (standard 3"or 4") to conceal shade mechanism from front, sides, and top/back
    • Widths from 12" to 192"; heights from 12" to 240"
    • Available in anodized aluminum finish, white, vanilla, bronze, or black
    • 7" fascia available for dual shade systems only
  • Blockout With Side Channels
    • Aluminum side channels, sill channels, and RB 500 bottom bar, fitted with light-blocking wool pile to prevent light leakage around edges and bottom of shade
    • Ideal for room-darkening and A/V applications
    • Available in anodized aluminum finish or painted white, vanilla, bronze, or black
  • Reverse Roll
    • Fabric mounted to descend from the interior (rather than window-facing) side, concealing the roll and creating a more finished appearance
  • Oversized Shades
    • Special accommodations for oversized window applications available
  • Dual Shades
    • Add versatility to any space by allowing two different styles of fabrics to be used on the same window (one in front of the other)
    • An unlimited number of combinations available for different shade materials

NOTE: Color and fabric images are for illustration only. For accurate specification, please request product samples.
Click on fabric to view colorways and specifications.
The color of a fabric and the openness of its weave play a significant role in determining occupants' views to the outside. Check out our View Through Simulation Tool to find the ideal combination for your next project.

Filter Swatches by Openness and/or Attribute

0%

<1%

1-2%

3-5%

6%+

Acoustical

Cradle to Cradle Certified ™

EPD / HDP

High-Performance

PVC-Free

 

Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 Ceiling MountRB+MOT-SDB38-CEILING
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 Ceiling MountRB+MOT-SDB46-CEILING
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 Ceiling MountRB+MOT-SDB55-CEILING
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Ceiling MountRB+MOT-3IN-CEILING
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Ceiling MountRB+MOT-3INBO-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L Ceiling MountRB+MOT-HD55L-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 75L Ceiling MountRB+MOT-HD75L-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Ceiling MountRB+MOT-4IN-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Ceiling MountRB+MOT-4INBO-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM with Fascia Ceiling MountRB+MOT-SINGLE UM-CEILING
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Ceiling MountRB+MOT-UM-CEILING
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 Face MountRB+MOT-SDB38-FACE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 Face MountRB+MOT-SDB46-FACE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 Face MountRB+MOT-SDB55-FACE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Face MountRB+MOT-3IN-FACE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Face MountRB+MOT-3IN-BO_FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L Face MountRB+MOT-HD55L-FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 75L Face MountRB+MOT-HD75L-FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Face MountRB+MOT-4IN-FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Facia Bracket Blockout Face MountRB+MOT-4IN_BO-FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM with Fascia Face MountRB+MOT-SINGLE UM-FACE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Face MountRB+MOT-UM-FACE
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 Wall MountRB+MOT-SDB38-WALL
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 Wall MountRB+MOT-SDB46-WALL
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 Wall MountRB+MOT-SDB55-WALL
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Wall MountRB+MOT-3IN_WALL
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Wall MountRB+MOT-3IN_BO-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L Wall MountRB+MOT-HD55L-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 75L Wall MountRB+MOT-HD75L-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Wall MountRB+MOT-4IN-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Wall MountRB+MOT-4IN_BO-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM with Fascia Wall MountRB+MOT-SINGLE UM-WALL
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM with Fascia Wall MountRB+MOT-UM-WALL
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 Inside MountRB+MOT-SDB38-INSIDE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 Inside MountRB+MOT-SDB46-INSIDE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 Inside MountRB+MOT-SDB55-INSIDE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Inside MountRB+MOT-3IN_INSIDE
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto 3in Fascia Bracket Blockout Inside MountRB+MOT-3IN_BO-INSIDE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L Inside MountRB+MOT-HD55L-INSIDE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 75L Inside MountRB+MOT-HD75L-INSIDE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Inside MountRB+MOT-4IN-INSIDE
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto 4in Fascia Bracket Blockout Inside MountRB+MOT-4IN_BO-INSIDE
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 - 5.25" Surface PocketRB+MOT-SDB38-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 - 5.25" Surface PocketRB+MOT-SDB46-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 - 5.25" Surface PocketRB+MOT-SDB55-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L - 5.25" Surface PocketRB+MOT-HD55L-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM - 9in Surface PocketRB+MOT-SINGLE UM-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM - 9in Surface PocketRB+MOT-UM-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 9in UM - 9in Surface PocketRB+MOT-9UM-SURF_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 9in UM - 9in Surface PocketRB+MOT-9DUAL-UM-SURF_PKT
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 - 5.25in Tile PocketRB+MOT-SDB38-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 - 5.25in Tile PocketRB+MOT-SDB46-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 - 5.25in Tile PocketRB+MOT-SDB55-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L - 5.25in Tile PocketRB+MOT-HD55L-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM - 9in Tile Pocket RB+MOT-SINGLE UM-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM - 9in Tile PocketRB+MOT-UM-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 9in Um - 9in Tile PocketRB+MOT-9UM-TILE_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 9in UM - 9in Tile PocketRB+MOT-9DUAL-UM-TILE_PKT
Name Id PDF DWG RVT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 38 Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-SDB38-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 46 Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-SDB46-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Standard Duty Auto Bracket 55 Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-SDB55-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 55L Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-HD55L-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Bracket 75L Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-HD75L-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single Roller 7in UM Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-SINGLE UM-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 7in UM Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-UM-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Single 9in UM Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-9UM-GWB_PKT
RB 500+ Heavy Duty Auto Dual Roller 9in UM Gypsum Wallboard PocketRB+MOT-9DUAL-UM-GWB_PKT

Download Installation Instructions

Name Download/Play
RB 500 Motorized Coupled Roller Shades Installation Instructions
RB 500 and RB 500+ Side Channel Installation Instructions
RB 500+ Automated Heavy Duty Roller Shade_Inside Mount
RB 500+ Automated Roller Shade with 4” Fascia_Outside Mount
RB 500+ Automated Roller Shade with 4” Fascia_Inside Mount
RB 500+ Dual Automated Roller Shade with 7" Fascia_Outside Mount

Indoor Environmental Quality

Hunter Douglas Architectural is committed to meeting the growing demand for healthier, more sustainable products. Meeting the rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of VOCs, our GREENGUARD Certified and GREENGUARD Gold Certified fabrics contribute to the overall indoor air quality and general health of a building space.

Product Declarations

Hunter Douglas understands the importance of transparency to sustainable design and building. From raw material extradition through final disposal or reuse, we can provide life-cycle assessments on many of our product's environmental and health impacts.

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