ElectraView OneTM
Switchable Privacy Glass

Zero energy required to maintain the obscure state

Obscure when Powered OFF

Fail-Safe Privacy for Healthcare, Research, and Secure Environments

ElectraView OneTM delivers privacy by default. When power is off, the glass remains obscure—protecting sensitive spaces—then switches to clear on demand, balancing privacy, light, and control.

Attributes
  • Switchable Privacy Glass Switchable Privacy Glass
  • Light Switch Off Obscure with Power OFF
  • Energy Efficient Energy-Efficient
  • X-Ray Shielding X-Ray-Shielding Options
  • LEED
  • HIPPA Compliant HIPAA-Complaint
  • Design/Decorative Options
  • Fire-Rated Options Fire-Rated Options
  • UL-Certified UL-Listed
  • Security/Ballistic Options Security/Ballistic Options
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Technical Data

Sizing Data

Typical Glass Size (Larger Custom Sizes Available)

Maximum Width

54” (1370 mm)

Maximum Height

120” (3050 mm)

Thickness (Glass)

Minimum Thickness

7/16” (11 mm)

Maximum Thickness

Unlimited

Performance Data

Visible Light Transmission (VLT) – Typical

CLEAR

VLT: 70%-80%

Total Light: 80%-90%

Haze: 5%-10%

Dependent on type & thickness of glass/substrates used.

OBSCURE

VLT: 3%-7%

Total Light: 70%-80%

Haze: 90%-100%

Dependent on type & thickness of glass/substrates used.

Operating Temperature

0° – 35°C

INTERIOR ONLY

Switchable Controller Energy Data (EVP-040 W-CSF / -250 W-DSF)

Purpose of Control

Operating Control / Isolated Output

Construct of Control

Type 1 Action, Pollution Degree 2

Impulse Voltage

2500 V

– Independently Mounted Class I Control 

– Fixed Wiring / External Conductor 

– Continuous 

Input Power

120 VAC, 60 Hz, 40 watt / 250 watt

Output Power

48 VAC / 60 Hz (nominal)

Energy Consumption

~0.3 watts / ft2 (power on)

0.0 watts / ft2 (power off)

Capacity Load

Project Specific 

For use with ElectraView™ Only 

35°C Interior Application, Class I circuits/wiring 

Power Quality

Film is protected by an isolation transformer, reducing spikes, harmonics, and noise when using ElectraView™ PDLC controller by McGrory.

Use Copper or Aluminum Conductors 

NOTE: MUST BE INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING ALL REQUIRED BUILDING CODES

Consult with McGrory for control interface options. A range of switching solutions is available, from a basic wall switch to systems fully integrated with your building automation platform. 

Listings & test references

UL
  • UL Listed E520711
ASTM
  • ASTM C 1172
Product Certification
  • ASTM C 1172 Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Safety Glass
  • Category I and II requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Federal Standard 16 CFR-1201
  • Model building code safety standards for human impact performance as found in section 2703 of SBCCI Standard Building Code, and section 5406, Standard 54-2, of ICBO Uniform Building Code
PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) FILM OVERVIEW

Girl in a jacket

METHOD OF ACTION: Electrical current either aligns or randomizes liquid crystals to achieve desired transparency. 

FUNCTION:



CLEAR: When the liquid crystal molecules line up, the light passes through, and ElectraViewTM becomes clear.



OBSCURE: When the liquid crystal molecules are randomly oriented, it scatters light, and ElectraViewTM becomes translucent.

Obscure with power off

Clear with power on

Healthcare
  • Patient rooms, ICU, ER bays (privacy maintained even during power outages.)
  • Exam rooms, procedure rooms (HIPAA compliance and patient dignity with no energy needed.)
Corporate

Executive offices or conference rooms (default privacy when powered off.)

Education

Counseling rooms, nurse’s offices (ensures privacy first.)

Security-sensitive spaces

Government, labs, or data centers (privacy protects sensitive work as a baseline.)

Designed for spaces that require an obscured state as the default, ensuring privacy even during power loss.

Switch Off

Clear with power off

Obscure with power on

Healthcare
  • Nurse stations (staff can monitor patients without needing to “activate” visibility.)
  • Operating rooms with observation windows (clear ensures visibility first, then privacy as needed.)
Corporate

Open office fronts (promotes transparency, collaboration, and daylighting by default.)

Education

Classrooms, labs, collaboration spaces (default clear supports supervision, safety, and openness.)

Hospitality

Hotel lobbies, restaurants, and (lounges open feel is the default, privacy only when required.)

We’re the ONLY MANUFACTURER offering a truly clear state when power is OFF — so you can take full advantage of daylighting all day long.

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