Gira Offers its Control 9 KNX Central Control Unit for KNX Installations in the Home

The Gira Control 9 KNX is the new central control unit for KNX installation in the home. The touch panel with a 22.9 cm (9″) display facilitates convenient operation of all bus functions with a single finger. The new Gira Control 9 KNX includes updated software. An intelligent standby concept keeps energy consumption low while […]

ABB Acquires French Software Company Newron System

Transaction is in line with ABB’s expansion strategy in automation solutions for buildings. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has acquired French software company Newron System S.A. to expand its market reach and offering for channel partners in automation solutions for buildings. The parties agreed not to disclose the terms of the transaction. […]

STEINEL Offers Presence Control for KNX Systems with its PRO IR Quattro Slim Sensor

Live life conveniently and save energy too. More quality of life, more safety and security and more energy saved with intelligent sensor technology from STEINEL. Light ‘ON’/’OFF’ – automatically. The world’s slimmest presence detector. Presence Control PRO IR Quattro Slim with KNX interface. For controlling lighting with brightness control and HVAC controller for the KNX […]

Case Study: Family Home in Henley, UK

By Alec Eades, AGE Electrical Services. Construction firm RidgeTree Projects, was contracted to build a modern style 400m2 family home in a small village in the Chilterns, South East England. The house had specific requirements, including its own lighting design. In order to fulfil the brief, RidgeTree Projects called upon the expertise of AGE Electrical […]

ComfortClick Presents Version 2.2.0 of its ComfortClick Manager Building Automation Software

ComfortClick is pleased to present the new version of ComfortClick Manager, the most comfortable building automation software for system integrators and DIYs. We have been working closely with our users to deliver new functionalities, improve ease of use, and increase flexibility of ComfortClick Manager. Some of the main new features are: • ComfortClick Manager supports […]

Berker Offers R-Series KNX Touch Sensors for Home Automation Systems

The design of the R-series distinguishes itself from other designs by simple, bold shapes and quality materials. The rounded contours and round central parts precautions for design R.1 line for a very contemporary and sympathetic look. Unlike R.3 design line which is an exciting contrast of strong tight contours with round central parts characteristic.   […]

Case Study: KNX Control of Civic Building, Australia

By Alistair Grice, mySmartCTI. The Civic Building in Australia’s Surf Coast Shire is a hallmark of environmentally sustainable design in regional Victoria. With the aim of reflecting the Surf Coast’s environmental conscience, the Council laid out a plan for a civic building that would not only use all natural resources available, but also share and […]

Interview: Edwin Hannink, Theben

Edwin Hannink has been involved with KNX since 1997. The following year he became a member of the KNX Association of the Netherlands and since has always worked for companies which offer KNX products. Hannink is now Technical Commercial Advisor and Manager at Theben Netherlands, and has been developing the KNX side of the business […]