KNX Professionals Germany exhibits at ELTEFA 2015 in Stuttgart
KNX Professionals Germany exhibited at ELTEFA 2015, the most important regional trade fair in the electrical sector held in Stuttgart from 18–20 March. The joint member booth of KNX Professionals Germany provided the opportunity to introduce the topics of KNX integration, intelligent buildings and efficient lighting. Visitors to the booth were offered the chance to […]
Siemens Offers EnOcean/KNX Gateway for DESIGO RXB Controllers
• Wireless receiver with KNX interface • Evaluation of up to 32 EnOcean room units • With RXB, other EnOcean functions may also be integrated: switches, window contacts, motion detectors • Other EnOcean functions (dimming, blinds, light sensors) can be realized in KNX systems • Powered via KNX bus In addition to the standard QAX3x […]
KNX India and KNX Useclub India Continue on Road to Success
The 21st of April was again a day to remember for KNX India as its members met for the general assembly at which many activities and events were discussed. As well as discussing the roadmap for 2015/16, the new board of KNX India was elected. The new president is Mr. Suvankar Das (Hager), while the […]
KNX for Metering, Displaying and Energy Management
This document describes the advantages of the use of: – home and building electronic systems (HBES) to increase the selling argument for smart metering infrastructure; – the already available solutions for interaction between smart meters and smart home or building infrastructure based on the EN 50090 standard (HBES Open Communication System). www.knx.org/media/docs/Flyers/KNX-Smart-Metering-White-Paper/KNX-Smart-Metering-White-Paper.pdf
KNX Userclub Korea Becomes 17th KNX Userclub
KNX Association is proud to welcome another strong member to its community: the KNX Userclub Korea! On 3rd April 2015, representatives from various companies and institutions gathered to discuss the first steps required to create an exchange-platform for KNX in Korea, with the goal of spreading knowledge about the standard and technology to users. KNX […]
TechSci Research Expects US Building Automation & Control Systems Market to Grow at 9% Through 2020
Rising energy costs and stringent regulatory policies to drive US building automation & control systems market through 2020 According to a recently released TechSci Research report, “United States Building Automation &Control Systems Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”, the US market for building automation products is forecast to grow at over 9% through 2020. Favorable regulatory […]
Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
By Taj Kollara, KNX Middle East. Established in 1971, the United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, namely Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah and Ras al-Khaimah. Each emirate is governed by an absolute monarch, one of whom is selected as the President of the United […]
Trade Talk: Making the Most of Your Client’s Boiler
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Copper pipes, water pressure and boilers are, for the most part, the preserve of the plumber. With vents and pressure gauges, drain valves and secondary flows, it is, at first glance, a mystery that is best steered clear of. With the infamous words of ‘Scotty’ from Star Trek ringing […]
Best Practice: Heating Control via KNX – Part 2
By Nikita Thompson, Ivory Egg. Up here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days may be getting warmer, but we are still waking up to the odd cold and frosty morning, and so may possibly rely on our heating to get us out of bed. Last month, we covered getting the temperature on the bus and […]
Interview: Di Stickland, President, KNX UK
Di Stickland began her career as a trained Building Services Consultant. This led to her role in project engineering at KNX manufacturer, Wieland, where she completed her KNX Partner certification. In 2012, she joined KNX integrator, Design Innovation, heading up its Business Development department. Two years later, she gained a board seat at KNX UK, […]