ZF Offers Revolutionary Batteryfree and Wireless Switch Modules Incorporating Energy Harvesting Technology
Discover new energy harvesting solutions from ZF that were to be shown at the now-postponed Light + Building 2020 show in Frankfurt. New developments include the following batteryfree and wireless product innovations incorporating energy harvesting technology from ZF: ZF Bluetooth Switch Module with Paulmann luminaire lighting controls ZigBee light switch modules in combination with IKEA Tradfri lamp […]
Weinzierl Presents New MATCH 55 Series of KNX Push Buttons for TP and RF with KNX Security at ISE 2020
Stand 9-F120, ISE 2020 Extending its product portfolio supporting open standards for home and building automation, the German based KNX specialist Weinzierl Engineering GmbH is showing its newest siblings at ISE 2020: smart push buttons wireless and wired in the new MATCH 55 series, all supporting KNX Security. As the name suggests the push button […]
View from America: mastering intelligent room control through a combination of KNX and DALI
By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. You may think the title bold, but based on all of the successful and sustainable installations worldwide, I’m quite comfortable and proud to state this. I must admit, for many years, I was unaware of the KNX technology being in the HVAC (i.e., BMS) controls industry, which operates mainly in […]
Siemens New KNX Presence Detector Boosts Energy Efficiency Without Relying on Add-ons
• Five sensors in a single device for optimal ambient conditions and maximum energy savings • Control of lighting, ventilation and heating systems • Precise readings, monitoring and control of energy consumption • Fast installation thanks to a single KNX cable The new presence detector WIDE UP 258Dx1 from Siemens Smart Infrastructure can now for […]
View from America: the first KNX intelligent commercial building in the USA
By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. My previous article talked about complete commercial field applications across multiple trades and protocols with a streamlined IP interface to the overall building energy management system (BEMS). The good news is that we’ve accomplished this in a newly-installed ABB facility in Highland Hills, Ohio. As the HQ for ABB’s market-leading […]
Park Electrical Distributors and Vitrea Technologies Announce Exclusive Partnership
Partnership lights the way for building technologies division The building technologies division of Park Electrical Distributors, the North East’s leading independent electrical wholesaler, has announced an exclusive partnership with home automation specialist, Vitrea Technologies of Israel. Building technologies manager, Paul Kinghorn, said: “With advanced wired and wireless technology, Vitrea is changing the landscape of home […]
New Bauhaus Dessau Museum Uses ABB i-bus KNX for Safe and Smart Building Technology
ABB smart technology puts prestigious Bauhaus art in the right light at the new Bauhaus museum ABB cooperates with Bauhaus Dessau to equip the new museum building with safe and smart building technology. On the occasion of the 100 years celebration the new museum building provides the appropriate home for prestigious art from several decades. […]
Abtec Building Technologies Introduces ARGOHub for Management of Emergency Lighting Systems
New SaaS technology delivers powerful control, management & fault reporting of emergency lighting systems – plus secure data storage Our new technology, ARGOHub provides building managers with robust monitoring, management and fault reporting of emergency lighting systems across one or more sites. In response to an urgent market need for secure, robust emergency lighting reporting […]
OSRAM Advanced Lighting Invigorates the Beijing Daxing International Airport
OSRAM connected lighting solution gives the world’s soon-to-be largest aviation facility a human-centric atrium LED lights interconnect with the vast KNX control system for a greener infrastructure On September 30th, the long-awaited Beijing Daxing International Airport will make its debut and then becomes the largest of its sort on the planet. With total investment of […]
Looking Ahead: does the wireless light controller spell the end for the dimmer rack?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. We still rely heavily on copper in our industry. It forms the backbone of any system we install. Power and communications travel back and forth from switches to dimmer panels to lighting fixtures. It’s all very ordered, and everyone knows what to expect from the respective parts. The dimmer […]