Schubert GmbH Uses ABB KNX Technology to Light up the Hamburg Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Hamburg’s iconic concert hall known as the Elbphilharmonie debuted earlier this year and now, when the curtain rises for concerts, atmospheric lighting is provided by ABB. In addition to the cultural center, the building houses 45 luxury apartments, a five-star hotel, restaurants and bars as well as indoor parking. Between the brick-clad base of the […]
Union Systems Offers TruSmart Brand of KNX-Based Smart Technology for Multi-Dwelling Units and Commercial Properties
Union Systems has launched its TruSmart brand, an umbrella brand for the smart technology that they integrate into multi-dwelling units and commercial properties. Since the start of this year, there has been a noticeable rise in interest from Property Developers, Architects, Building Contractors, M&E Contractors and many other building and construction professionals. All of who […]
Beemster Electrical Solutions Uses ABB KNX System to Make the Ziggo Dome One of the Most Intelligent Arenas in the World
ABB helped Beemster Electrical Solutions deliver the electrical power system, including the KNX building automation with touchscreen control, to make sure as many as 17,000 concert goers at one time stay safe, comfortable and secure. For a venue like the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, flexibility and energy efficiency are key elements to its […]
Fairhair Alliance Creates Specifications to Enable IoT in Commercial Buildings
Supports BACnet, KNX and Zigbee The first three draft specifications from the Fairhair Alliance have been reviewed by external organizations, with a positive response that validates Fairhair’s scope and direction The Fairhair Alliance has created three draft specifications that represent the organization’s first steps in bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to building automation and […]
HDL Introduces the M/DALI.1 KNX DALI Interface
KNX & DALI. Better together. Include the world’s international standard for lighting control into your KNX automation solution with the revolutionary HDL M/DALI.1 KNX DALI interface. Able to control a massive 64 DALI devices even the most complex lighting installation can now be managed by a standard KNX automation system. Quickly install onto a standard […]
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 […]
Iridium Mobile Launches iRidium Server UMC – a KNX Multipurpose Logic Controller
Iridum Mobile has announced the European launch of iRidium server UMC, a controller for automation systems, including KNX and IoT devices. iRidium server UMC supports KNX, BACnet, Modbus and MQTT, and has a built-in Global Caché IR database. It supports javascript, block schemes, and has a built-in engine for schedules and rules. An extensive API, […]
HMS Industrial Networks Announces Anybus Modbus Gateways for BACnet or KNX Integration
HMS Industrial Networks now releases two new gateways connecting factory automation equipment to building automation systems – Anybus Modbus to KNX gateway and Anybus Modbus to BACnet gateway. The new gateways enable industrial devices using Modbus to communicate on building systems using KNX or BACnet.As BACnet and KNX are increasingly being used in buildings and […]
Real Smart Home Develops Busch-Radio iNet App for KNX Integration
This app enables you to easily integrate Busch-Radio iNet in your KNX or EnOcean System. HIGHLIGHTS Switching On/Off via EIS1 (Control and Callback Address) Volume control via EIS6, EIS1 und EIS2 (Control and Callback Address) Absolute Volume Control via EIS6 Relative Volume Control via EIS1 Volume Dimming via EIS2 Mute via EIS1 (Control and Callback […]
ekey biometric systems Integrates Fingerprint Access Control via a KNX Interface
ekey’s products and solutions provide a convenient, secure, and simple alternative to conventional access solutions. Our biometric processes offer reliable added security, and make stolen keys, cards, and forgotten passwords or codes a thing of the past: Loss, theft, and spying are impossible, or at least extremely difficult. Fingerprint access is available for doors, gates, […]