JUNG Offers Energy-Efficient Heating with its KNX Facility Pilot
Every year the heating bill is a vexed issue. The energy for heating is becoming increasingly expensive, and 2014 is no exception. In fact, the cost of heating accounts for the largest share of costs in private households. So for homeowners and tenants being able to see their energy consumption at a glance means they […]
Case Study: Providing a KNX Infrastructure within a Listed Building – Part 2
By Ben Lewis, KNX Consultants. This three-part series covers the practicalities of controlling the lighting and heating in our headquarters, and monitoring our energy consumption, all using KNX. The building is a 17th-century Grade II listed former dovecote, and is located in Staunton, Gloucestershire, UK. In part 1, we looked at the installation of KNX-based […]
Navigant Research Expects Shipments of Smart Thermostats to Reach Nearly 20 Million by 2023
Devices and software appeal to a variety of customer segments, not just consumers, report concludes A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market opportunities for communicating and smart thermostats, including global forecasts for unit shipments, average selling prices, revenue, and penetration rates. First introduced in the late 2000s, smart thermostat technology has only […]
Jung Offers Room Temperature Controller with Display
The convenient and energy-saving room temperature controller with display in its standard and universal versions always provides the desired room temperature. It regulates the desired temperature automatically with timer control, adjusting the heating routine to the individual timetable of the residents. In both versions the programming is managed through the operating unit. Operation of the […]
Product Article: The Eelecta KNX Pads and Touch Panel from Eelectron
By Giangiacomo Pastore, Eelectron. Established in 1994, Eelectron is an Italian company that manufactures cutting-edge KNX solutions for home and building automation, with references and installations in more then 72 countries. In addition, 23,000 hotel rooms are equipped with the Eelectron hotel guest room management system and lighting controls. Our products are made in Italy, […]
Siemens Adds KNX-Capable RDF800KN Model to its Range of Communications-Enabled Room Thermostats
Touchscreen for easy and convenient operation Wide range of applications, thanks to KNX support Numerous integrated energy-saving functions The Siemens Building Technologies division has added the KNX-capable RDF800KN model to its range of communications-enabled room thermostats. The device can be integrated into various building automation systems via KNX, supports a wide range of applications and […]
Hereward College Uses KNX Technology to Create the Right Learning and Living Environment
Hereward College, Coventry, is a general Further Education college that provides day and residential places to disabled and non-disabled students, including those with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments. The focus of the college is to provide a 24 hour curriculum, in an ability-inclusive environment, that promoting independence and individual independence. This can include the use […]
Stiebel Eltron Supports Retrofitting a Heating System with KNX IP
The convenience of remote access for customer service KNX is one of the most widely accepted standards worldwide for building automation and control systems. The most diverse functions in a house are combined here and can be visualised and controlled centrally and conveniently via a platform: all electrical equipment, lighting, shading or security systems, for […]
Siemens Introduces the OZW772 Web Server V5 Supporting Synco HVAC and KNX Electrical Systems
Joint access to Synco HVAC and KNX electrical systems Integration of up to 230 KNX communication objects Trend recording with e-mail notification The Siemens Building Technologies Division has introduced version V5 of its proven OZW772 web server with built-in energy indicator. In addition to the direct integration of devices from the Synco family, the new […]
Solutions: Ventilation Control Using KNX
By Sophie Thomas, Ivory Egg. Hopefully summer is on its way, the BBQ gets its annual outing and we pray that we’ll get at least a few days of sunshine to enjoy. Over the past week, temperatures have been rising and this prompts us to think about ventilation. In this article we take a look […]