Product Review: iRidium 2.0 by iRidium Mobile
By Roger Wicks, Rocfusion. As an independent business, I was searching for something new that would primarily control KNX but also have the ability to control AV devices including Sonos, cameras and intercom. It needed to be flexible, have a user-friendly interface, configuration and setup should be straightforward, but first and foremost, it had to […]
Theben Adds to PlanoCentro Family with Presence Detectors for Large Offices and Training Rooms
Theben has added three-channel presence detectors to the current PlanoCentro product family (PlanoCentro and PlanoCentro KNX). The Theben PlanoCentro 201 offers an additional presence channel for energy-efficient HVAC control of classrooms, seminar rooms, offices or hotel rooms, among others. If no one is in the room, the presence detector turns off the light and powers […]
Theben Supplements PlanoCentro KNX with New Three-channel Presence Detectors
The new Theben PlanoCentro presence detectors are designed for large offices and training rooms. The Theben PlanoCentro 201 offers an additional presence channel for energy-efficient HVAC control of classrooms, seminar rooms, offices or hotel rooms, among others. If no one is in the room, the presence detector turns off the light and powers down the […]
B.E.G. Brück Electronic Offers KNX WTS GPS Weather Station
For building automation systems based on the KNX bus standards B.E.G. Brück Electronic from Lindlar, Germany, is offering the WTS KNX-GPS all-round weather station. Designed for automatic regulation of systems depending on the presence or absence of the occupants or environment values, the KNX WTS GPS comes in a compact unit housing a sensor, evaluation […]
Zennio Offers IRSC Zone for Climate Control
In line with its commitment to energy efficiency, Zennio is offering the IRSC Zone for infrared control of the Zennio IRSC module, This integrates into KNX-based air conditioning systems in facilities with hot/cold conduits, incorporating up to 8 zones in a single device driver and gateway to the AC machine. IRSC Zone not only controls […]
Elsner Elektronik Offers Temperature Evaluation Unit
The Elsner Elektronik KNX T6-UN-B4 is a temperature evaluation unit can be used to control heating and cooling. It has connections for up to ten temperature sensors, with six inputs provided for T-100 and T-130 sensors. Four additional analogue/digital inputs can be used for either T-NTC temperature sensors or for push buttons or auxiliary contacts. […]
Case Study: Astor Barn Smart Home Project in Berkshire, UK
By Simon Allen, Bespoke Automation. Astor Barn is the last of seven restored barns that originally formed part of the Model Farm built by Lord Astor of the Cliveden Estate, Berkshire, UK. Property developer Trenec Estates engaged International Lighting Solutions (ILS) and Bespoke Automation, to design and install a KNX home automation system, which is […]
Hager Offers Presence Detector with Two-zone Constant Light Control
Adding to its extensive range of conventional and bus-compatible occupancy detectors, Hager is offering the Tebis KNX TCC530E multichannel presence detector. The Tebis KNX TCC530E provides an automatic mode as well as a semi-automatic mode. As a multi-function device for ETS programming, the presence detector has a light channel with presence/brightness detection and two monitoring […]
LUNOS Announces KNX System Components for Residential HVAC
LUNOS, has announced a number of KNX system components aimed at the residential heating, ventilation and air-conditioning market. KNX LUNOS Control4 The KNX LUNOS Control4 module enables control of decentralised ventilation units with the e2 and ego heat recovery systems and the RA 15-60 exhaust fan via the KNX bus. Up to four devices can […]
Design Innovation Integrates Control4 with KNX Home Automation System at Spicers House
KNX UK member Design Innovation’s ability to deliver seamless, fast integration of all building control systems using KNX has been underlined at Spicers House in Oxshott. Design Innovation’s service included the pre-assembly and programming of the installation off-site to the developer’s requirements, before delivering and commissioning a complete intelligent home. Design Innovation’s client was […]