How to Solve it: Traffic Management in Large KNX Installations
By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem KNX systems were designed to integrate any kind of installation, from small to a very large ones. The traditional KNX TP (Twisted Pair) topology was supposed to support up to 15 areas with 15 complete lines each, but in practice, when such big installations have to be […]
Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
By Ayman Babelly, MacTech. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area, and an absolute monarchy that was founded in 1932. It is one of the world’s largest oil producers, and controls the world’s second largest hydrocarbon reserves. In a move to diversify its economy, Saudi Arabia […]
Solutions: Simple-to-use Lighting
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. Great lighting can significantly add to the enjoyment of a home, and is much easier to control with the right user interface design. In order to help the user to achieve the perfect ambience in their home, they need to be able to easily control and operate the […]
Trade Talk: KNX Spreading to the USA – Trends at CEDIA Expo 2015
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. From small acorns mighty oaks grow. That is not a saying, it is a truism. Many moons have passed overhead since I first met my friend and colleague, Barry Billclough, clutching a Jung keypad in a 2m square booth at the 100% Design Show in London. I introduced myself […]
Show Report: KNX USA at CEDIA Expo 2015
By Frederic Chaussy and Christophe Lavergne, DMC Technology. CEDIA Expo is a leading trade show in the world of home automation. It is held every year in the USA, and provides an opportunity to see the latest technology, participate in certified training, and benefit from various networking and social opportunities. The show is run by […]
KNX Association Announces Final Call for Entries to KNX Award 2016
Deadline for entries: 20 November 2015 KNX Association International is pleased to announce that applications can now be handed in for the KNX Award 2016, which will be granted at the light+building fair 2016 (on the 15th of March) in Frankfurt (Germany). The KNX Award rewards the smartest KNX projects in home and building control […]
Iddero Releases Firmware Update for KNX Touch Panels and Home Server
Iddero has just released version 2.1 of the Iddero firmware. This update is available for Iddero touch panels HC1i-KNX, HC2-KNX, and HC2L-KNX, and also for the Iddero Home Server. Firmware version 2.1 adds new features such as selective triggers in logic functions, support for new DPTs, or support for new types of door phones (Carus […]
Iddero Matches KNX Award Prizes Granted by the KNX Association
The KNX Award rewards the smartest KNX projects in home and building control around the world. Size and volume of the installation are not as important as other factors, such as the diversity of included functions, the flexibility and complexity of the installation, or the user friendliness, amongst others. The awards will be granted in […]
AVE Joins the KNX Association
AVE S.p.A. was the first Italian manufacturer of electrical material in 1904. It started by manufacturing simple switches made in wood and ivory and, over a century of innovation, it became a multinational company active in over 60 countries across the globe. During this time, it has designed and delivered thousands of innovative products to […]
CEDIA Tech Forum 2015 Includes Gira KNX Building Automation & Door Communication Training
Date: Nov 25, 2015 Location: London, UK Following the success of five UK-based Tech Forum events already this year, CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) has added an extra date to the calendar. On 25th November 2015, CEDIA will host its Tech Forum at The British Library in London, where the association will […]