Siemens Adds Modules for Decentralized Room Automation to its Gamma Instabus KNX Portfolio
The Siemens Building Technologies Division has expanded its modular installation system by three modules for decentralized, multi-discipline room automation. The new RL 125/23 power supply unit with a rated current of 80 mA makes it possible to create decentralized solutions based on the room automation box that provide for the autonomous automation of a single […]
Solutions: Keeping Heating Simple for the Homeowner and the Systems Integrator
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. We are approaching the time of year when the temperature starts to drop and we are all left reaching for the thermostat. Heating control can often be daunting for integrators and even more so for customers, so a balance needs to be struck between the customer’s desire for […]
Case Study: Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital Pushes KNX into the IoT
By Chris Topham, Abtec Building Technologies. The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is England’s first 24/7 emergency care hospital. Modern approaches to care have been reflected in the hospital’s design with most of the beds in single en-suite rooms. That modern approach extends to the building’s environment and lighting controls – behind the scenes the […]
Siemens Adds VAV Compact Controllers with KNX, BACnet and Modbus Support to its OpenAir Product Line
Support for BACnet, KNX and Modbus communications standards Can be integrated into any application and system High precision thanks to location-independent measured value acquisition Siemens is adding four variable air volume (VAV) compact controllers and a robust handheld operating unit to its OpenAir line of products for VAV systems. The line now supports all major […]
Jung Offers Convenient Heating Operation with its KNX Heating Actuator
The new KNX 6-gang REG heating actuator operates by switching electrothermal drives for heating and cooling ceilings. It is very adaptable as it controls valve drives in both the low voltage and the 230V ranges. To support electrical fitters with on-site start-up procedure and maintenance, all the outputs can be operated manually as usual, and […]
Grand View Research Expects Smart Thermostat Market to Reach US$2.21 Billion by 2022
The global smart thermostat market is expected to reach USD 2.21 billion by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. These devices allow users to remotely manage their heating and air conditioning systems using wireless connectivity and mobile apps. They form an important part of smart homes and have gained immense […]
Theben Offers New KNX Home and Building Control Solutions Brochure
What is KNX? What can it be used for? When does it make sense to use the fieldbus? These and many other questions are answered on 90 pages of the new Theben KNX solutions brochure, which is comprehensive, straight forward and well illustrated. Various practical application examples demonstrate the advantages of a KNX building control […]
ABB Creates Virtual ‘Better Space Hotel’
Discover the hotel of the future ABB recently launched its new building portal featuring a full range of innovative building technologies that offer customers sustainable solutions and modern design. A special feature of the portal is the interactive Better Space Hotel – a unique, virtual hotel application that customers can use to easily locate ABB […]
Frost & Sullivan Predicts European Smart Thermostats Market Will Rise to US$2.5 Billion by 2019
The European smart thermostats market is set to boom, driven by the 2020 targets on climate change and mandatory energy efficiency certification for buildings. The enforcement of minimum standards for high energy consuming products such as boilers as well as heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) too is fuelling opportunities for smart thermostats. The […]
First Principles: Setting the Scene for the Holidays
By Nikita Thompson, Ivory Egg. Going away for the weekend should be a simple and enjoyable exercise, but often we end up spending so much time and energy getting our house ready to go, we set off on holiday already stressed out. With a KNX scene, all of this hassle is avoided – even if […]