Overview: predictive building management relies on intelligence and standards
By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. The international community is truly in an interesting mindset these days; with the nearly endless streams of information flooding through our conscious state, we rarely have time to quiet our minds in order to think creatively, innovatively, or even rationally. I’m a member of Generation X, which means that as […]
ABB Launches Open API Platform to Boost Smart Home Automation
At IFA 2019, ABB launched its new open API platform that is set to unlock the potential for a new era of smart home automation ABB will be officially certified for KNX integration with Sonos through ABB i-bus® KNX Busch-ControlTouch With demand for smart home automation continuing to grow at double digit rates, ABB has […]
Case study: Porto Mykonos – a hotel operating at half power in Greece
By Nick Gliatis, GDS Digital Systems. Comprising 90 rooms, Porto Mykonos is a luxury hotel located at the famous and bustling port of Mykonos Town on the Greek island of Mykonos. This is where all the action happens, both by day and by night. The hotel was to undergo major renovations, including expansion, so a […]
PEAKnx Launches YOUVI Mobile App for Smart Home Control on the Go
Expert for home automation presents mobile application PEAKnx, manufacturer of solutions for home and building automation from Darmstadt, presents its new YOUVI Mobile App. With this development PEAKnx brings some features of its YOUVI software package to the smartphone – both for Android and iOS devices. The YOUVI App allows homeowners now to have full […]
Lime International Introduces Riva Switch KNX-TP Intelligent Room Controller
The intelligent room controller ‘RIVA Switch’ uses a KNX-TP connection for the easiest integration into the KNX system and can be configured directly in ETS without a plug-in or any additional components. The RIVA switch comes with a high-resolution colour graphics display and four keys (illuminated with RGB-LEDs). It can be combined with nearly all […]
DINUY Introduces Range of KNX RF S-Mode Devices
In addition to the current portfolio of KNX RF E-Mode products, DINUY has launched the new RF S-Mode range, with interesting wireless sensors and actuators. The first products include: MI K5X 001 Switching actuator RE K5X LE1 Dimming actuator for LED lamps K5X LE2 Dimming actuator for LED strips RE K5X DA1 Dimming actuator for […]
Eelectron Extends its F Series Range of KNX Actuators
Eelectron is delighted to announce the extension of its portfolio of KNX actuators – F series – which already includes the products IO16F01KNX and BO16F01KNX (with or without SD Cards) launched last year: UNIVERSAL DIN MODULE 4 IN / 4 OUT Plus (Code IO04F01KNX) available also with microSD car reader UNIVERSAL DIN MODULE 8 IN […]
JUNG Improves its Smart Control Operating Panels
Progress as tradition: JUNG has revised the Smart Control control panel. Furthermore, the cooperation with SENEC makes it possible to use energy more efficiently in the Smart Home. Visualise and control the entire building technology using one device – with the JUNG display devices it is simple. The display devices are available in various formats, […]
Bosch Rexroth Adds KNX to Industrial Control Systems and I/O Modules
Robust control systems and I/O modules save time and effort Smart building as the key technology for sustainable building rapidly advances the connectivity of building technology. Open communications standards are essential in this process. Bosch Rexroth is now supporting this trend in the area of building automation with the KNX master, which is used in […]
Vivo Suisse Offers MoMi KNX 4-Fold Touchbutton with Temperature Probe
The Vivo® MoMi KNX 4-fold Touchbutton is a KNX device for on/off switching of loads, dimming of lighting devices, controlling of motor drives or other programmable switching and control functions. Thanks to the integrated temperature probe it can serve as room or area temperature controller. It is equipped with an integrated KNX bus communication module […]