Case Study: KNX award-winning smart castle in France
Systems integrator Lionel Armand describes the automaton of a castle that won the KNX Award 2022 for Smart Home – Europe. La Folie Boulart is a Belle Époque-era castle in Biarritz, in the Basque Country, France. It has been restored as a five-star rental property boasting eight bedrooms, a large reception room, lounge bar, billiard […]
Residential Lighting: the advantage of using KNX drivers for LEDs
Controlling lights is a major part of the world of KNX, and now that LED lighting is ubiquitous in homes, Simon Buddle discusses where the drivers should be placed and what types of driver to use. Lighting is fundamental in all homes – we all have it and use it on a daily basis, but […]
Weinzierl Shows New KNX LED Dimming Devices at Light + Building
KNX LED dimming actuator with constant current or constant voltage The KNX LED dimming actuator KNX IO 534 CV with constant voltage gets an associated product with constant current: the new KNX IO 536 CC. Both devices are characterised by their compact design: each device provides 4 dimming channels in a total width of only 1 unit (18 […]
Tutorial: KNX setting the scene
Andy Ellis gives practical advice on the different options for storing KNX scenes in view of system robustness, how they will be used, and how they can be adapted. The KNX system offers unrivalled versatility in its ability to set and activate scenes, but unlike many other lighting controllers, KNX is not based around scene […]
JUNG KNX Dimming Actuator Puts Rooms into their Best Light
The new JUNG KNX dimming actuator forms the interface between the bus system and the lighting. The actuator impresses with its high functionality in a compact design. It requires a particularly small space and working with KNX Data Secure is future-proof. The new KNX LED universal dimming actuator, 4-gang has numerous advantages: these include eight […]
Theben Announces theMura Motion/Presence Detector is now Perfect for KNX too
Theben AG expands its range of theMura motion and presence detectors for wall mounting. Alongside 230 V models, devices are now also available with integrated buttons for use in the KNX building management system and the KNX-based LUXORliving smart home system. The new theMura KNX presence and motion detectors are also perfect for energy-efficient lighting […]
Energy Management with KNX: Part 2 – connectivity and the IoT
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi asks KNX members for their views on the wider challenges facing the industry, and what solutions they are bringing to the table in terms of connectivity. The climate emergency is real, and there is no time to lose. Saving energy through installing a PV system and […]
Theben Offers Flexible Colour Lighting Control with KNX and DALI-2
With the DALI-2 certified DM 4 DALI KNX actuator, up to 30 DALI operating devices per channel can be easily controlled via broadcast commands. Broadcast communication requires no DALI addressing or grouping and greatly simplifies start-up and maintenance. The 4-channel actuator also supports the control of colour and colour temperature of devices according to DALI […]
JUNG Integrates KNX and DALI in Dortmund
An impressive detached house has been built in the Ruhr region. Everything here takes place in superlatives: The rooms are unusually large, the materials and surfaces of the particularly highest quality. The design is coordinated to the smallest detail amongst the planners, architects and clients. The technical equipment corresponds to the latest smart home generation. […]
MEAN WELL Offers 3+N Smart Lighting Control Solutions for IoT, DALI, and KNX
MEAN WELL is a global leading standard power supply manufacturer. Since its establishment in 1982, MEAN WELL has launched more than 10,000 power supply products. Its diverse and comprehensive product range fully satisfies the power supply needs of customers around the world. However, some customers require products that can be integrated with existing ones, and […]