Month: September 2014

KNX China Promotes KNX at Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology 2014

KNX China participated at the Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology (SIBT), held at Shanghai NewInternational EXPO Center, with 19 KNX members taking part in the joint booth. The new and very open design of the KNX booth attracted many visitors. As well as exhibiting, KNX China organised the “KNX Technology and Application” workshop during the event, […]

Jung Participates in the Handmade in Germany 2014 Exhibition Tour

Classic. Pure. Authentic: LS 990 switch in brass on exhibition tour ‘Handmade in Germany’, starting in September 2014, is the worldwide traveling exhibition displaying masterpieces of 100 German manufacturers, craftsmen and designers. Initiated by Direktorenhaus, the start of the trip is in St. Petersburg, where the exhibition runs from September 19 to 28. Then the […]

Frost & Sullivan Finds Technological Advancements and Compliance with EU Directives Drive Double-Digit Growth in European HEMS and BEMS Market

Driven by technological advancements, cost reductions, and stringent EU regulations for improving energy efficiency in buildings, the home energy management systems (HEMS) and building energy management systems (BEMS) markets are collectively expected to cross $2 billion in revenue by 2018. Growing demand for an integrated solution for communication between sub systems or machine-to-machine interaction has […]

Domonetio and Wenzierl Engineering Offer a KNX Product Development Workshop

Domonetio in collaboration with Wenzierl Engineering GmbH announce a KNX Development Workshop in Spain, aimed at those interested in the development of KNX products or internal knowledge of the devices and their intercommunication. The course will be taught entirely in English, though there will be with the help of an English-Spanish interpreter if required. Mr. […]

CP Electronics Offers a Range of Microwave and PIR Detectors for KNX Applications

CP Electronics introduces a range of microwave and PIR detectors specifically designed for KNX applications. KNX unites all of the functions under one roof which were previously controlled separately, allowing systems to be constructed using components from any manufacturer. CP Electronics provides the presence detector as part of the KNX system which will control luminaires […]

BCC Research Forecasts Global Market For Wireless Sensors To Reach US$4.3 Billion In 2019

Home automation category is the largest segment of the overall market BCC Research reveals in its new report, WIRELESS SENSORS: TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS, the global wireless sensor devices market is expected to grow to $4.3 billion by 2019, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7%. The industrial installations category, the fastest-growing […]

Merten Presents its Inside Control App Mobile Solution for KNX Control

Merten presents a mobile solution for KNX control in homes and small offices – Inside Control. The new app turns smartphones and tablet PCs into more than just remote controls for building automation – it allows users to easily control light, temperature, ventilation, air conditioning or blinds anywhere and anytime, and constantly monitor energy consumption. […]

UK VAT Rules Change Paves Way for Zero-Rated KNX Installations in New Builds

The HMRC in the UK recently published Notice 708: Buildings and Construction – August 2014. For the first time intelligent lighting (not including remote control hand sets) has been recognised as ‘ordinarily incorporated in a building’. What does this mean in reality? According to Andy Ellis, MD of Household Automation Ltd and long-time campaigner for […]

ETS5 for Beginners

By KNX Association Seven Steps towards Success: * Starting ETS5 * Import of KNX Manufacturer Products (catalogues) * Creating a new project * Creating an Installation * Adjusting Product Parameters * Downloading a Project * Closing the ETS www.knx.org/media/docs/downloads/KNX-Flyers/ETS5-Flyer-for-Beginners/ETS5_for_Beginners_English.pdf