Month: January 2016

How to Solve it: Individual Device Supervision and Traceability in a KNX Installation using the NETxAutomation BMS Server and Voyager Visualisation

By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem Security is a critical factor in any building control system and, in my opinion, should be the primary design consideration in a KNX installation. Furthermore, the decentralised nature of a KNX bus system requires, on many occasions, the cyclical monitoring of signals, and that may affect their […]

Perspective: Taking KNX to the Next Level

By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. After an 18-month hiatus, I have returned to Ivory Egg and it is my pleasure to be writing for KNXtoday again. Having gained some perspective on the industry over this period, and as we start another year, I think it is a good time to take stock of where we […]

Interview: Mike Blackman on the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Show

Mike Blackman is the Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, the parent organisation behind Integrated Systems Europe, as well as other events, such as the Digital Signage Summit series of conferences. During his tenure, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has become the best-attended AV tradeshow in the world. The show has enjoyed year-on-year growth. To give […]

Keynotes and Conferences Make ISE 2016 More Than an Exhibition

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the largest AV trade show in Europe, will deliver an unprecedented experience for exhibitors and attendees in 2016 through a wide selection of events, conferences and innovative new features around the show. These are scheduled to take place before and during the exhibition that will take place from 9-12 February 2016 […]

MyKNXStore Offers Berker Range of KNX Products in the UK

Following the acquisition of Berker by Hager comes a rejuvenated approach to the UK KNX market. Come January 2016, the Berker range of KNX products will be available at www.myknxstore.co.uk. The range, which includes the B.IQ KNX switches are considered to be some of the most prestigious switches available, lending themselves to the top end […]

KNX Security Position Paper

This paper is intended as a guide for both installers as well as KNX manufacturers to learn about the current measures that can be undertaken to increase security of KNX installations. A proper security concept is based on ensuring proper prevention against unauthorised access. In case of a KNX installation this implies that only authorised […]

Guide to Open Protocols in Building Automation

By Schneider Electric Building automation systems are a combination of many different devices and equipment, all communicating over a local or larger network. These systems communicate with a wide variety of devices, from life-space positioned sensors and lights to technical-space located equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handlers and electrical panels. Regardless of the originating […]

Memoori Smart Buildings need Smart Thinking! Webinar

Join us on Wednesday 20th January for our 1st FREE Webinar in the 2016 Smart Building Series, sponsored by Tridium. Webinar Highlights… The built environment in some way impacts everyone’s life and there is much evidence of the effect that homes and other buildings have on wellbeing. We need to think about whether we are […]

CEDIA Places Industry Education Centre Stage at ISE 2016 with Biggest Programme Ever

ISE 2016, 9-12 FEBRUARY, RAI AMSTERDAM, STANDS 1-F7, 1-F21 CEDIA, joint venture partners of ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), brings the most extensive education programme ever to the 2016 show. Attendees will be able to access more than 30 high quality training sessions over the four days of the event, on a vast range of technology […]