Tips: Justifying KNX in the Smaller Home
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Most readers of this website will be very confident in discussing the merits of using a KNX control system as opposed to a conventional wired system, particularly when it comes to large residential buildings. With KNX covering so many aspects of building control, there is normally a solution you can […]
Arens International Offers WCC 310/320 Plus Ventilation Controllers with BACnet IP and KNX Support
The WCC 310/320 Plus supports both BACnet IP and KNX. Other field bus options available are BACnet MSTP and MODBUS TCP/IP. A built-in touch screen enables the unit to be configured and monitored in the field. Both 24VDC and MotorLink actuators are able to be controlled across the 10 motor lines that the controller supports. […]
GEZE Wins Silver PROTECTOR Award for its IQ box KNX Interface Module
At the SicherheitsExpo, one of GEZE’s latest innovations, the IQ box KNX interface module, was recognised with the silver PROTECTOR Award. The IQ box KNX makes windows “smart” because it makes it possible to integrate automated windows into a KNX building system for natural ventilation. The winners were decided by readers of the safety technology […]
Trade Talk: Why Developers Need an Integration Specialist
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. I’ve been asked many times over the years, ‘How do you sell integrated systems?’ and I’ve always answered, ‘I have no idea – I’m an engineer, not a salesman’. I tend to work from the technical angle and build a solution for the client’s needs, in the same way […]
Trade Talk: Why using KNX for Centralised Services and Billing Makes Sense
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. A couple of months ago, a man from Thames Water (our water supply company) arrived at the flat to fit a water meter to the incoming main feed. When it comes to tradespeople, my tip is to always make them a hot drink. They will usually be in less […]
Advice for Architects, Designers and Building Planners: Are Passivhaus and KNX Cut from the Same Cloth?
By Paul Foulkes, EchoHouse. The Passivhaus movement has grown from a desire to lower energy consumption and create better buildings. Passivhaus buildings are designed to provide a high level of comfort while using very little energy for heating and cooling. They are built according to principles developed by the Passivhaus Institute in Germany, and can […]
JUNG Extends its Range of KNX Devices for Room Temperature Control
Fired up with innovative technology This is how temperature is regulated intelligently today JUNG presents a well-thought-out extension to its range for efficient and convenient room temperature control with new KNX devices. This is how the new F 40 universal KNX push-button sensors provide a significant increase in performance in addition to the established functions: […]
Haier and Intesis Cooperate to Develop KNX Gateways for Air Conditioning Systems
The Haier Air Conditioning Division Director, Mrs. Wang Li, and the Intesis Software CEO, Mr. Josep Cerón have signed a strategic partnership deal By means of this deal, Haier will provide KNX connectivity in their Air Conditioning systems through one of the leading brands and product ranges in this type of solutions, such as KNX […]
JUNG Introduces its Compact KNX Presence Detector Mini
Small presence detector with great performance Nothing escapes it: the JUNG KNX presence detector mini with integrated bus coupling unit in standard and universal versions. It is designed to control lighting systems, room thermostats, and other electrical loads as needed. Its compact structure is combined with options for ceiling installation. Depending on the particular room […]
GVS Presents its Best Selling KNX Touch Panels
GVS (Guangzhou Video-Star Electronics Co., Ltd) presented its best selling KNX touch panels in Frankfurt at Lighting & Building 2016. GVS has been designing and producing TFT LCD modules for manufacturers for 17 years and it will put most of its R&D focus on TFT touch panels in the future. The touch panels can be […]