B.E.G. Launches PICO-KNX – the World’s Smallest KNX Occupancy Detector
Lighting controls specialist B.E.G. has launched the world’s smallest KNX occupancy detector. The PICO-KNX, with dimensions of only 33m x 34mm(h), can be installed in almost any mounting and can easily be integrated into luminaires. Despite its small size, the detector has an impressive detection area of 10m in diameter at a mounting height of […]
Tips: Splitting Large ETS Projects to Save Time
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Having just been at the KNX training conference in Helsinki, it was great to meet tutors and training centre organisers from around the world. There was a lot of talk about the future of KNX training and what we can do to help integrators on their journey. This was coupled […]
Elsner Elektronik Offers Leak KNX Sensor for Water Leak Detection
Defects on water pipes or untight flexible tubes of devices like the washing machine cause a lot of expenses and annoyance for homeowners and often cause considerable damages in the home. Public buildings are also frequently affected by such water damages and are facing the challenge to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. […]
Trade Talk: The Need for System Alarms
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Back in the dim and distant past there was a time when you could jump into a car and, except for music and the clicking of indicators, there were no other sounds to be heard. You knew when your beloved vehicle developed a fault because it began to spew […]
Tips: Making the Most of Weather Stations
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. In our constant strive to keep the Ivory Egg office up to date, we have just installed a weather station. The one we chose is the Gira Weather Station Plus (also available from INSTA and Jung). Now, this isn’t just any KNX weather station, as it has over 15 different […]
TENSE Offers Motivity Plus Motion Detector
TENSE TOP DESIGN SWITCHES has launched an innovative built-on motion detector which combines functionality and an elegant design in a beautiful way. Thanks to its discrete housing, you can easily install the built-on motion detector on walls, plasterboard and concrete. Furthermore, this product is water- proof so this motion detector can be mounted outside as […]
Case Study: Automation of a Self-Sufficient Eco-Apartment Complex in Slovenia using KNX
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. The Ankaran complex comprises ten apartments, a concierge’s office, a wine cellar and a swimming pool. It is located in the coastal region of Slovenia, and as such, has high solar incidence and good wind power density. ComfortClick was contacted by the Ankaran project team at the end of 2015 to […]
ComfortClick Automates First LEED v4 Platinum Certified Building in Central and South America
ComfortClick, Jung and SPHERA teamed up in January 2017 to completely refurbish SPHERA’s offices in San Jose, Costa Rica in a sustainable and smart way. Equipped with Jung’s KNX installation and controlled by ComfortClick bOS software, the project was the first in Central and South America to obtain LEED v4 Platinum certification. LEED (Leadership in […]
EAE Technology Offers XD100 KNX Sensor
EAE Technology offers the XD100 KNX detector with a compact and unobtrusive design. The XD100 is ideal for interior rooms such as medium to large-sized offices, corridors, classrooms, car parks, conference and meeting rooms. The detector is available in two models: PD100 presence detector, MD100 motion detector. Both models have flush-mounted and surface-mounted versions. XD100 […]
Trade Talk: Giving the Right Feedback Saves Time and Trouble
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Feedback takes many forms, from the HR (Human Resources) interview or personal appraisal (urgh – not my cup of tea), to the nostalgic car driver who loves the feedback they get from the road through the steering wheel of a old car. The feedback one gets, in this instance, […]