Combining products from different manufacturers is not the only advantage of SMI. The ability to implement applications that cannot be solved using conventional drives maximizes flexibility for both shutter/sunblind and control manufacturers, as well as planners. Depending on the application, up to 16 drives can be controlled in parallel using WAGO's SMI master module. Other functions such as the precise approach of intermediate positions, querying current motor positions or continuous adaptation of drive behavior are possible with SMI. In conjunction with the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, the SMI master module not only minimizes energy costs by controlling blinds and shutters based on the sun position but also increases the well-being of employees by keeping workspaces glare-free.