Lingg & Janke Announces KNX DIN Rail Meters
The new Lingg & Janke KNX DIN rail meters are multifunctional three-phase energy meters with a width of only 90mm (5 Units), offering exceptional flexibility and accuracy. The meters combine the functions of a multimeter, energy meter and data logger in a single device, and provide direct or current transformer connection. They are capable of […]
Architen Lighting Uses KNX to Manage Emergency Lighting in Welsh College
The Ebbw Vale Learning Zone is a new GB£33m state-of-the-art college in Wales. It has taken full advantage of KNX Partner Architen Lighting’s intelligent building control systems to save energy and save money, and has integrated emergency lighting into the building’s control system. The scale of the works include 1,200 emergency lights that are located […]
Zennio Launches ZPS640MPA KNX Power Supply
As many professionals believe that beauty also counts on electrical cabinets, Zennio has developed a new state-of-the-art KNX power supply, the ZPS640MPA. This is the most powerful, small form-factor power supply in Zennio’s catalogue. It consists of both KNX Power Supply (29V DC with KNX choke built-in) and an ancillary 29V DC power supply to […]
Case Study: KNX Control of Civic Building, Australia
By Alistair Grice, mySmartCTI. The Civic Building in Australia’s Surf Coast Shire is a hallmark of environmentally sustainable design in regional Victoria. With the aim of reflecting the Surf Coast’s environmental conscience, the Council laid out a plan for a civic building that would not only use all natural resources available, but also share and […]
Sustainability: Why Architects and Builders Should Plan for KNX Home Control
By Paul Russell, Schneider Electric. The electrical industry is changing faster than ever before. New technology advancements aligned with changes in legislation and government incentives have ensured that the issue of energy efficiency has risen up the social agenda. The recently-launched Green Deal scheme in the UK is one example and allows homeowners to make […]
Frost & Sullivan Finds Demand for Greater Energy Efficiency is Driving Building Automation Systems Market
Complete and niche solutions with integration capabilities to enjoy the competitive edge The building sector is one of the primary consumers of energy in Europe, accounting for 40 percent of energy demand and 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. This has underlined the need for improved energy efficiency in both existing and new buildings. Initiatives […]
The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens, Uses KNX Intelligent Building Controls
KNX intelligent building controls are an integral part of The Crystal, a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens. The building was designed to achieve top scores on the international assessments for energy-efficient buildings. These include BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) which is the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings – […]
KNX Helps Achieve Class A Building Performance of BS EN 15232
KNX UK Association Board Member Andy Davis discusses the implications of BS EN 15232 on achieving effective building automation and energy efficiency throughout the life-cycle of a building. He explains why KNX represents the most efficient means of implementing the approved Document and achieving Class A building performance. According to figures from the International Energy […]
Elbex Technologies Joins KNX Association
Elbex Technologies is the official daughter company of the Elbex Holding, mainly active for distribution in the Benelux, as well as worldwide service for the group. Elbex Technologies is a part of the Elbex Japan group who has been developing for the past 10 years a Residential Automation Optic System which is based on using […]
Zennio Announces KES 2.0 for energy consumption monitoring
Zennio has announced that the new version of the application programs for KES (KNX Energy Saver) devices to measure the energy consumption of single-phase installations (KES 3xSingle-Phase 2.0), as well as three-phase installations (KES 1xThree-Phase 2.0), are both already available to download at Zennio website. These program versions include a new algorithm to calculate the […]