Show Report: KNXperience 2021 conference highlights
The second KNXperience took place online over three days from 28-30 September 2021. Yasmin Hashmi picks highlights from the conference presentations. Opening Speech: KNX is Innovation, Innovation is KNX Franz Kammerl, President, KNX Association, opened proceedings by saying how innovation is the DNA of KNX. He then announced key innovations, including the highlight of KNXperience […]
Interview: Vassilios Lourdas on ETS6 – the new KNX planning, designing, commissioning and diagnostics software tool
In this exclusive interview with KNXtoday, KNX Association Tools Team Leader, Vassilios Lourdas, explains how this major new release, ETS6, came about, what its main strengths are and what it means for the future. Why did you develop ETS6 and how long did it take? [VL] Aspects of the KNX System, such as Security Proxy, […]
Tools of the Trade: finding the right product set
Simon Buddle suggests that KNX professionals take into account engineering, aesthetics and business considerations when choosing a product set. As a child, I would spend many a Saturday night home alone. My grandad would pop down to the pub for a couple of hours whilst my nan would go off to the bingo hall. They […]
Intelligent Heating: KNX and weather compensation
Andy Ellis looks at the variables involved in designing a heating system using weather compensation for maximum comfort and efficiency. It seems that the weather is becoming less predictable. In recent years, the number of days at sub-zero temperatures which have occurred annually within the UK, for example, has fluctuated greatly. In 2020, the number […]
KNXperience 2021 Show Preview: THE event of the year for smart homes and buildings
Yasmin Hashmi previews the not-to-be-missed KNX event of the year, KNXperience, and gives some insider info on what visitors can expect and what the highlights will be. Held for the first time last year, KNXperience was created by KNX Association in response to pandemic restrictions and the cancellation of the Light +Building trade show normally […]
Smart Homes, Buildings and Cities: there can be no energy transition without KNX
Yasmin Hashmi provides highlights from the ‘Smart Energy Management with KNX’ panel discussion at the recent Smart Energy Summit, which discusses the importance of KNX in transition from fossil fuel to zero carbon. Managing energy flows in a building has been an area of interest for KNX since its inception. It soon expanded its focus […]
Backboxes: an overlooked detail that can be costly to change
Simon Buddle explains why changing the humble back box post-installation can add complications to a project, and provides some useful tips on what to specify in the first place and how to avoid unexpected costs. There are always little things in life that seem to punch above their weight. Small items that should not be […]
Energy Management: taking control of your boiler with KNX
Andy Ellis looks at practical ways to integrate the domestic boiler with a KNX system using OpenTherm and other interfaces, and discusses the benefits of providing intelligent control of heating and hot water. Those familiar with KNX will be aware of the extent and flexibility of control offered by the numerous manufacturers of KNX components. […]
Show Report: KNX AV Conference 8 and 9 June 2021
Yasmin Hashmi reports on the first KNX AV Conference, with useful summaries of presentations and panel discussions, and links to the online videos. Building on the momentum generated by the recent ISE show, KNX Association hosted the first KNX AV Conference on 8 and 9 June 2021. The online experience was a rich mixture of […]
Tricks of the Trade: best practices for KNX group address structures
Michael Bendtsen outlines the different types of KNX group address structures and the best practices to be used when designing, planning and configuring KNX system installations. In order to be an efficient KNX programmer and to make KNX projects run smoothly from start to finish, you need to think about how you are going to […]