Elsner Elektronik Presents its Cala KNX Climate Sensor at ISE 2017
The Cala KNX room climate sensor for the KNX building bus system has a touch display and sensors to capture temperature, air humidity and carbon dioxide values. Various model versions with different sensor combinations allow targeted use, e.g. as a simple temperature sensor or as a combination sensor. The device is combined with the standard […]
ABB Introduces New Indoor Air Quality Sensor for Better Quality of Life
ABB offers two versions of its new indoor air quality sensor – one for KNX and a standalone product The concentrations of carbon dioxide and humidity in crowded rooms are often too high. That’s why it is all the more important to optimally control the fresh air supply as needed. The average classroom frequently has […]
HDL Showcases its Residential, Commercial and Hospitality Automation Range at ISE 2017
Automation made smarter Stand number 9-E178, ISE 2017 HDL, creators of world leading Buspro, Buspro wireless, and KNX automation solutions will be showcasing their residential, commercial, and hospitality automation range at the ISE expo in stand 9-E178. Over the past year HDL has released a number of innovative automation solutions, placing particular emphasis on developing […]
Trade Talk: Using Weather Stations in KNX Systems
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. There are two topics that are likely to crop up during any conversation being held by people of a certain age. The first is arguably the preserve of the modern-day motorist; how does one get from point A to point B – what with the temporary traffic lights, the […]
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 […]
Steinel Offers SensIQ KNX Motion Detector with Quadruple Sensor System
King of the infrared motion detectors The revolutionary sensIQ KNX for indoors and out, ideal for building entrances, loading bays, installation height up to 5 m, quadruple sensor system for optimum coverage over a 300° detection angle, 20 m range (tangential), metre-precision reach setting in 3 different directions. Remote control and corner wall mount bracket […]
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 […]
Elsner Elektronik Offers KNX Carbon Dioxide Sensors
Reducing CO2 in indoor spaces – a good ambient climate improves well-being When measuring and monitoring the ambient climate we usually consider temperature and air humidity. However, our well-being is also influenced by another factor that is often neglected: the level of carbon dioxide in the air. The indoor sensors by Elsner Elektronik are also […]
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 […]