Case study: KNX Controls Kerenzerberg Sports Centre, Switzerland
By Franco A. Bonutto, Soltris Gebäudesystemtechnik. The Kerenzerberg sports centre lies on a high plateau above Lake Walen, in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Among the sports on offer are rowing, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, crossbow, volleyball, climbing, swimming, aquafit and zumba – in fact almost all popular sports for youth and grassroots sport are […]
Trade Talk: Taking Over an Existing Installation
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Some days I love my job. I mean really love it. Not because of the satisfaction it gives me to make people’s homes work for them, or because I can use the phrase ‘It’s like Lego for engineers’, when discussing building KNX systems. It’s because sometimes I get to […]
Cooling Systems: if We don’t Find the Faults, Who Will?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. After a blistering hot summer, here we are again. I managed to escape the worst of the heat, deciding to become a hermit in the Alps. Fresh, clean, rejuvenating air, hot days, cool nights, walks up mountains and the chance to empty the brain of the detritus and stress […]
ekinex Offers I/O Module for KNX Hotel Applications
The ekinex EK-HO1-TP module allows you to manage all functions of a hotel room: lighting, temperature control, shades and input/output indications. The device is equipped with membrane keys for manual control and status indication LEDs; a pushbutton allows to switch mode from automatic to manual and vice versa. The device integrates a KNX bus communication […]
Gira Adds HVAC Control and More to G1 KNX Central Operating Unit
Many devices in one The Gira G1 has always been a true all-round talent when it comes to building technology control via KNX. The current release, which is the most comprehensive so far, adds a key function for intelligent building control: Control functions for heating, air conditioning and ventilation. As a KNX central operating unit, […]
Intesis Offers KNX IntesisBox Gateways for Hisense VRF Systems
IntesisBox extensive KNX solutions catalogue welcomes the new HS-RC-KNX-1i interface. This interface is the result of a detailed development, test and certification process carried out along with Hisense to offer control over KNX for their VRF systems. Thanks to this collaboration, we can bring a high level of integration and a strong-reliable solution to the […]
Valves: the Devil is in the Detail
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It is a rare project that runs smoothly. A project manager will likely tell you it doesn’t matter how much forward planning, forward procurement, system design or testing you do, somewhere down the line you’ll hit a problem or two. Part of project management is trying to analyse risk […]
Case Study: KNX the Natural Choice for a Building Dedicated to Sustainability
By Robin Baddley, IBT Controls. The Urban Sciences Building at the University of Newcastle is an exciting KNX project installation that won systems designer and integrator, IBT Controls, the KNX UK 2018 ‘Commercial Installation of the Year’ award for demonstrating the power and flexibility of KNX. Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle University plays […]
Theben Offers AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 Sensor
Optimum air quality. For a perfect living climate. The new AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor from Theben The AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor monitors the CO2 concentration in schools and classrooms, offices and conference rooms, or also in passive and low-energy houses. Thanks to the integrated temperature controller, it is ideal for efficiently […]
Trade Talk: Why Utility Metering Makes Sense
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. “Turn that light off! Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” was often bellowed at me as a youngster. My Nan and Granddad lived in a three-bed terraced house, and a quick count of lights probably worked out at about six upstairs and another four downstairs – so let’s […]