Overview: Is Training for Electricians in the UK Adequate?
By Danny Lawless, ARK M&E Ltd. In the UK under the City & Guilds (C&G) training schemes, electricians currently go through 3 – 4 years of theoretical and practical training. During this time, fundamental electrical understanding is taught along with fundamental practical training. This has been the approach for some time now, but there are […]
Gewiss Offers KNX/Easy Thermo ICE Thermostats
The KNX/Easy Thermo ICE thermostats are flush-mounting devices to control heating/cooling systems on the BUS and to manually manage the temperature on three levels (comfort, pre-comfort, economy). There are control algorithms for 2- or 4-way systems: two points (ON/OFF or 0%/100%), proportional-integral (PWM or continuous), fan coil. The thermostats can be used to manage humidification/dehumidification […]
EAE Technology Offers Oria Series of KNX Switches and Thermostats
The Oria premium switch and thermostat series from EAE Technology adds value to your interior designs with an elegant look and sophisticated technology. Combined with the KNX system, use of a single Oria switch provides you with the means to activate light scenes, control blinds and set a comfortable temperature. Oria series devices, which combine […]
ABB KNX Technology Minimises Energy Consumption at Nesbru Nursing Home and Provides Increased Comfort and Safety
ABB supplies KNX-based state of the art control of lighting, heating, ventilation, and blinds to Nesbru nursing home, a passive house in Asker, Norway. ABB control technology ensures minimal energy consumption at the Nesbru Living and Care Center, a passive house, i.e., complies with a building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and […]
Pairot KNX Bridge Works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home and now Distributed in UK
Pairot is the only device you need, to link your KNX installation to Apple HomeKit, Amazon Echo or Google Home. “Okay Google, set the thermostat to 20 degrees!” “Alexa, please turn on the lights!” Since Pairot was launched, the xxter development team has been working on support for Google Home/Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Now, with […]
Zennio Offers ZMU-AUIR KNX Bluetooth Audio Controller for Hotel Rooms
The AudioInRoom (ZMU-AUIR) is Zennio’s newest KNX Bluetooth Audio Controller. Aimed at hotel rooms, the ZMU-AUIR allows guests to play music from their own smartphone through Bluetooth connection or from an auxiliary audio input (such as TV). The ZMU-AUIR has two stereo channels, so that you can enable/disable, mute or adjust volume in two independent […]
Viatron Offers KNX IR Linker for Integrating IR Control with KNX Devices
The KNX IR Linker from Viatron is a solution for combining infrared devices with the KNX bus system. The KNX IR Linker allows KNX devices such as switches, dimmers and blinds to be controlled via an infrared signal. In addition, the controlling of AV devices such as TV, blu-ray player etc., via the KNX bus […]
Hager KNX Lighting Allows La Chaudronnerie Arts Theatre to Shine
As a true memory of the shipyards of La Ciotat, the halls of La Chaudronnerie have been transformed into a beautiful and large auditorium. Its ambition: to assert itself as a high place of culture between Marseille and Toulon. The volume capacities of this large nave of concrete, adapted for shipyards, have been preserved and […]
DB Schenker HQ Features Holistic Building, Safety and Security Control Using Siemens Desigo CC
Comfort and transparency for The Grid Building, safety and security technology: a holistic concept for the new corporate headquarters of DB Schenker International logistics giant DB Schenker has set benchmarks with its new headquarters in Essen. On 30,000 m² of floor space, the new building offers not only ideal working conditions, but it also features […]
ABB i-bus KNX Technology Provides Luxury Experience at the Santa Claus Village
ABB i-bus KNX® technology is being used to maintain optimum conditions for guests at the new Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi The temperature, ventilation and even the operation of glass heating in 71 glass igloos from luxurious Finnish hotelier, Santa’s Hotels, are being individually controlled with ABB i-bus KNX® technology. For […]