ETS: the evolutionary software tool
Michael Critchfield explains the need for revisions to major releases of ETS software and what the latest version, ETS6.3.1 will bring. With backwards compatibility to 35 years of KNX devices, and, in many cases, additional software to maintain this support, creating stable ETS versions has never been an easy feat. KNX Association has many stakeholders […]
System Architecture: the benefits of line couplers
Simon Buddle discusses the pros and cons of single-line KNX topology, and the benefits of using line couplers to support separate lines and power supplies, particularly in apartment blocks. As we move forward, the size and scope of all technical products seem to rise exponentially as in Moore’s Law. My Commodore64 personal computer would be […]
Women in KNX: Katrin Rosenthal on increasing the representation of women in the industry
In this interview with Katie Rose, Katrin Rosenthal, Head of Marketing Communications at MDT, shares how women are natural peers and pioneers at the forefront of the industry. KNXtoday: Tell us your background and how you became Head of Marketing Communication at MDT technologies GmbH KR: I have a background in journalism and started writing […]
Training: why it makes sense for electricians to have computer skills
Simon Buddle explains how, with a little training, the electrician’s skills can be expanded to include KNX installation and programming, thereby benefitting their business and the industry as a whole. Today, everything is a computer in disguise. From the cooker, washing machine, all the way through to our terrifyingly powerful laptops and desktop machines. The […]
Interview: veteran KNX trainer Gordon Fry on how communication and expertise are changing the UK KNX market
In this interview with Yasmin Hashmi, KNX trainer, Gordon Fry, talks about how training and education are helping to expand the KNX market in the UK, and makes some suggestions on how the standard can be made even more attractive to electricians. With a degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering from Nottingham University, Gordon Fry’s […]
Women in KNX: Silvia Zepf on the exciting opportunities for women in the electrical trades
Silvia Zepf talks to Katie Rose about supporting and inspiring young women to follow a profession in the trades. KNXtoday: Tell us about your journey to becoming a master electrician and technical planner and the evolution of your family run business Elektro Zepf. SZ: My CV is an exciting example of the opportunities women can enjoy […]
Education: the NextGen programme brings KNX into schools
Ufuk Unal explains the KNX NextGen programme that is bringing KNX skills to youngsters and job seekers. As smart buildings and home automation become increasingly integral to modern life, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals in this area. The KNX Basic course, introduced by KNX Association around 30 years ago, has led to […]
HVAC: using KNX to control units that form part of a block-wide building management system
Simon Buddle discusses how using KNX to control units for block-wide BMS controls is not only achievable but financially advantageous, and argues why fan coil unit manufacturers should build KNX devices directly into their units. The work morning begins at 7am; grab a coffee, check the inbox whilst sitting on the ‘outbox’, and during these […]
Women in KNX: Ira Herrmann on increasing the visibility of women in technical professions
In this interview with Katie Rose, Ira Herrmann, Sales Representative in the Trade/Craft Home & Distribution Division at Schneider Electric, tells us how the company is forging a sustainable and inclusive future. KNXtoday: Tell us about your background and how you came to Schneider Electric as a sales representative in the Trade/Craft Home & Distribution […]
Troubleshooting: KNX lights up the way
Simon Buddle explains why the diagnostic capabilities of KNX devices make fault finding so much easier. As part of my day-to-day world, I interact with managing agents for properties. They, by and large, need solutions to any manner of issues that tenants may have. These range from simple broken keypads to more complex heating or […]