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 […]
Weinzierl Offers New KNX IP System Devices with a Compact Form Factor
Our new 1 Module series starts with powerful KNX system devices in a compact design with a width of only 18 mm. The KNX IP Interfaces 731 and the KNX IP Router 751 are supplied by the bus and require no additional power supply. Together with the small size, this considerably reduces the costs in […]
How to Solve it: Integrating KNX Systems with other Protocols using the Tridium Niagara AX Framework
By Mahir Mensuri Karataş and Ahmet Okan Şeker, Turkish Petroleum. The Problem It is well-known that effective automation systems can be created using just KNX for all kinds of projects. As the scope of projects grow however, you may end up with different communication protocols being used for different parts of the project. This may […]
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 […]
Union Systems Introduces ‘ONE’ Integrated Service for Developers, Architects and Construction Specialists
Union Systems has introduced “ONE” specifically for developers, architects and construction specialists who are determined to reduce installation costs, gain higher BREEAM accreditation, lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions. “ONE” Integrated Service At last, “ONE” provides project, design and sustainability professionals with “ONE” integrated service spanning across ALL smart technologies from specification, design, installation, […]
TAPKO Offers KNX-USB Interface with KNX Data Secure Support
Data security in KNX is now a reality. Various USB TP interface devices that can be used for data connection between PC and KNX bus lines are available on the market today, but not every device can support KNX Data Secure. For KNX Data Secure it is mandatory for the device to support long frames. […]
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 […]
Trade Talk: Voice Control – a Game Changer
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. The tide of technology will not be halted. We are entering an age where cars will soon become driverless – Uber already has test vehicles on the road in Pittsburgh, albeit with engineers riding shotgun, for the moment. I spent twenty minutes today walking around in a virtual world. […]
Tips: How to Select KNX Products
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the key differences between KNX and other systems is the multitude of manufacturers and the interoperability of the products. This offers major benefits to end users, however, it can be quite a challenge to work out which products to use. As a distributor, we are often asked what […]
The Design Argument for KNX: Part 1 – Style and Substance
By Paul Foulkes, EchoHouse Energy. Last month, Mark Warburton looked at the argument for using KNX in a smaller residential build, in particular as part of a retrofit. I have put this to the test and am nearing the end of the renovation of the house my wife and I bought in December 2015. The […]