Case Study: Intelligent Lighting for Sensitive Architectural Project at Cambridge University
By Stephen Payne, B.E.G. St. John’s College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, which is ranked fourth in the Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. It has some parts that date back to the 1200s. The college’s alumni include winners of […]
Trade Talk: Monitoring Water Leaks
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. According to legend, ‘Many years ago, a fine young boy, supposedly named Hans Brinker, lived in Haarlem, one of the principal cities of Holland. His father was a sluicer, a man who opened and closed the large oaken gates that were regularly spaced across canal entrances to regulate the […]
Technology: How KNX RF is being used in the Linky Smart Meter
By Christian Gossé, Actimage. At the Smart Grid fair 2015 in Paris, the French electrical and digital equipment manufacturers’ union, IGNES, presented a new local radio transmitter solution, ERL (Emetteur Radio Linky). This wireless module links appliances and building automation to the ‘Linky’ Smart Meter from energy supplier Enedis (formerly ERDF), which plans to replace […]
Elsner Elektronik Offers Leak KNX Basic to Protect Buildings from Water Damage
When water runs out or overflows inside the building, what counts most is reacting quickly! The leakage sensors “Leak” from Elsner Elektronik help here. They detect and report puddles of water, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or cellar. The latest model is the “Leak KNX basic”, which is connected directly to the KNX building bus. […]
Opportunities: Why KNX can Assist with Independent Living
By Paul Foulkes, Wago. Using technology to help people maintain their independence is a hot topic, and next March we see an event at the Birmingham NEC dedicated entirely to the subject. Smart Home for Independent Living will be running alongside Naidex , Europe’s largest event for the disability sector. Smart home technology for assisted […]
Case Study: KNX the Natural Choice for a Building Dedicated to Sustainability
By Robin Baddley, IBT Controls. The Urban Sciences Building at the University of Newcastle is an exciting KNX project installation that won systems designer and integrator, IBT Controls, the KNX UK 2018 ‘Commercial Installation of the Year’ award for demonstrating the power and flexibility of KNX. Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle University plays […]
Theben Offers AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 Sensor
Optimum air quality. For a perfect living climate. The new AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor from Theben The AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor monitors the CO2 concentration in schools and classrooms, offices and conference rooms, or also in passive and low-energy houses. Thanks to the integrated temperature controller, it is ideal for efficiently […]
Product Review: Steinel HPD2 KNX Sensor
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Working at a distributor means that I get to see a lot of product, but very rarely do I actually get to commission and test them. Usually, it’s only when something goes wrong and we need to help a customer solve problems. And even then, the majority of testing is […]
Trade Talk: Why Utility Metering Makes Sense
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. “Turn that light off! Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” was often bellowed at me as a youngster. My Nan and Granddad lived in a three-bed terraced house, and a quick count of lights probably worked out at about six upstairs and another four downstairs – so let’s […]
JUNG Offers KNX Leak Sensor for Effective Protection against Water Damage
The leak sensor from JUNG detects ingress of water in cellars and kitchens before this can cause major damage. This protects property – saves time, money and nerves. In bathrooms, the sensor is ideally installed under the bath tub and shower tray, and in kitchens under the kitchen cabinets as under heating boilers. If unwanted […]