ETS5: one tool for ALL media

By KNX Association Embedded | Smart | Wireless In order to satisfy the latest technical, economic and global demands, the KNX Association has now completely redesigned its Engineering Tool Software (ETS) and added numerous functions. For example, for the first time in version 5, ETS allows quick and simple integration of wireless KNX components. Moreover, […]

Technology: The Benefits of Intruder Alarms with KNX

By Lu Yung Chiu, Cytech. In the vast majority of homes where a KNX system is installed, an intruder alarm is often a basic requirement – even before the decision about what sort of automation system to install. By and large, these homes are at the higher end and more likely to be targeted by […]

Solutions: Why Metering is Key to Reducing Energy Use in the Home

By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Active metering is key to reducing demand on natural resources and reducing utility bills. By including metering and a method to easily view data – for example, on a smartphone as part of a KNX installation – your customer will be able to review both live and historical water, electricity […]

Country Profile: KNX Croatia

By Olivera Tomic, Apricum. Croatia is a democratic parliamentary republic at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean. It has a population of 4.28 million and its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The International Monetary Fund classified Croatia as an emerging and developing economy, and the World Bank identified it as […]

Interview: Lillian Andersen, Schneider Electric Denmark

Lillian Andersen has been the KNX Product Manager at Schneider Electric Denmark since 2008. Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management, and in Denmark it has a big footprint in developing different BMS systems such as KNX. Andersen is an electronics engineer, and prior to her current position, she had been working with […]

Best Practice: Integrated System Design – the Right Choice for Your Clients

By Simon Buddle, SMC. There is a plethora of electronic systems being installed in the home these days, and an even greater number of installers vying for the business. From the client’s perspective, there is increasing value in choosing a single company to design and install the low-voltage systems. From concept design through the build […]

Going Green: The Smart City – Way of the Future or Outdated Idea?

By Jesús Arias García, KNXin. I was recently in South East Asia and Japan, and I was amazed at the size of the cities there. Singapore is somewhat hard to describe, with its massive buildings everywhere and impossible designs that challenge the force of gravity. You can see something similar in Kuala Lumpur, where the […]

Dr KNX: Problems Updating ETS4

By Dr KNX. Dear KNXer, In order to prevent the illegal use of ETS, the KNX Association decided to allow ETS updates for valid licences only. Depending on its configuration settings, ETS checks for available updates either automatically or manually, but before installing any updates, ETS also checks whether all installed licences are valid. If […]

KNX Association Announces Training and Presentations for Light+Building 2014

In the KNX city stand at Light+Building 2014, you will find the school area, which consists of two classrooms, where training will be given both in English and German each day. Furthere more there will be two presentation areas in the centre of the KNX city. Timetable for training in English and German KNX city, […]

Hager, Berker and Elcom Present United Organisation at Light+Building 2014

Since January 2014, the sales units of the three brands Hager, Berker and Elcom are united in one organization: the Hager sales company. This unit we will present at the Light+Building 2014 in Frankfurt from 03.30.2014 to 04.04.2014 in Hall 8, Stand G90/H90. Together, the three strong brands offer everything you need for the future-oriented […]