ABB Presents the New Busch-Presence Detector Corridor KNX at ISE 2017
KNX Association Stand 9-F170, ISE 2017 The new Busch-Presence detector Corridor KNX is especially designed for use in hallways and long corridors. The detector reaches a detection range of up to 30 metres. This single device covers areas, which previously required several detectors to be used. Its extra-flat design blends seamlessly into the existing room […]
Case Study: Lighting Control for a Zero-energy Building using B.E.G. Presence Detectors
By Christoph Börsch, B.E.G. Sulzer is a family-run business with 40 employees, and is an established provider of technical engineering services such as planning, consulting and construction management. Headed by Harald Sulzer, the company’s goal is to achieve optimal coordination between the technical trades in order to provide a one-stop source. The Brief Having decided […]
Eelectron Launches 4-Channel Universal Dimmer, Presence Detector with Lux Meter and Fan Coil Controller
Eelectron SpA is delighted to introduce the latest additions to its portfolio, namely: the Universal Dimmer 4 Channels x 300 W; the Presence Detector with Lux Meter; and the Fancoil Controller 0-10V. All these products have been released this month. NEW – Universal Dimmer 4 Channels x 300W DM04A01KNX is a KNX universal 4-channel power […]
Trade Talk: PIR Technology
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Motion detection is perceived by many as a relatively simple function to enable us to trigger fans or lights, whether internal or external. It’s not very clever and doesn’t require much by way of code to make it work. There are, however, myriad detector types utilising a wide array […]
Tips: Selecting KNX IP Routers and KNX DALI Gateways
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Having spent an afternoon at Construction Week working on the KNX UK stand, I was reminded of some of the key benefits of the KNX system. Inevitably we were surrounded by proprietary systems, from simple thermostats to whole-home control systems. They all have fantastic well-designed products, and when viewed in […]
Interview: Michael Seeland, Jung
Having opened a new office for Jung in Wandsworth, South London, Michael Seeland, General Manager of Jung UK, is ready to address the project market in a big way. Seeland trained as a technician electrician in Austria, and has held various posts ranging from service engineering to project design of passive houses. He also is […]
Case Study: Leicester University Centre for Medicine uses KNX to Reach Passivhaus Standard
By Jon Payne, Entech. The new Centre for Medicine at the University of Leicester is home to the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology departments. It will replace an existing structure on the same site and has been designed to reduce annual energy bills by 80%. This outstanding project won both Best Commercial Project […]
Tips: How to Select KNX Products
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the key differences between KNX and other systems is the multitude of manufacturers and the interoperability of the products. This offers major benefits to end users, however, it can be quite a challenge to work out which products to use. As a distributor, we are often asked what […]
Eelectron Launches Compact Push Button Interface and KNX Energy Meter
Eelectron has launched two new compact products for the KNX market: the Push Button interface and the KNX Energy Meter. Push Button Interface The new Eelectron compact Push Button interface is available in two versions: • The IO44D01KNX device includes 4 digital inputs for dry contacts and 4 outputs for LEDs. • The IO22D01KNX device […]
Datec Electronic Offers Flush-Mounted KNX/DALI Gateway
The KNX / DALI Gateway is a device for controlling and monitoring up to 8 DALI ballast. With its KNX input which is transformed into a DALI signal it is not necessary to have complex electrical installations, and due to its decentralized housing it can be installed near the lighting equipment to avoid additional costs […]