Intesis Improves LG VRF to KNX Interface
Intesis has improved the LG VRF to KNX Interface, which enables full control and monitoring of up to 16 or 64 indoor units from any KNX device or system. The interface is compatible with all LG controllers and keeps the KNX system permanently updated with the latest parameters, not only from all the connected indoor […]
JUNG KNX Offers Smart Heating and Comfortable Living
JUNG KNX operates the heating and air conditioning effectively and efficiently. Smart technology monitors the building: this type of regulation of the room temperature is environmentally sustainable. A KNX system always heats on demand as it controls the heating and air conditioning dependent on the prevailing temperature. If sun rays heat up individual rooms, KNX […]
ABB Offers Efficient Climate Control with ClimaECO
ABB’s new product range for HVAC automation heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning automation, ClimaECO, brings HVAC applications together in one holistic solution portfolio based on the standardized KNX system. Committed to continuous innovation in the smarter building sector, ABB has broadened its reach into KNX-automated HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) with its ClimaECO offering. Combining newly-developed […]
Intelligent Heating: KNX and weather compensation
Andy Ellis looks at the variables involved in designing a heating system using weather compensation for maximum comfort and efficiency. It seems that the weather is becoming less predictable. In recent years, the number of days at sub-zero temperatures which have occurred annually within the UK, for example, has fluctuated greatly. In 2020, the number […]
Energy Management: taking control of your boiler with KNX
Andy Ellis looks at practical ways to integrate the domestic boiler with a KNX system using OpenTherm and other interfaces, and discusses the benefits of providing intelligent control of heating and hot water. Those familiar with KNX will be aware of the extent and flexibility of control offered by the numerous manufacturers of KNX components. […]
CoolAutomation Announces KNX Certification for the CoolMasterNet Universal HVAC Gateway
CoolMasterNet’s hardware was recently modified to comply with KNX standard. With this hardware development, CoolMasterNet seamlessly integrates with the KNX ecosystem, and is discoverable in ETS (all editions). HOW DOES THE INTEGRATION WORK? CoolMasterNet is a Universal HVAC gateway. It enables a VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) HVAC to be accessible and fully controllable through the KNX-based devices, providing a bi-directional communication […]
Elsner Elektronik Presents Nunio KNX M-T Single, Double, Triple or Quadruple Glass Push-Button
With Nunio KNX M-T, Elsner Elektronik presents a glass push-button for which the number of buttons, functions and labelling can be flexibly changed via the ETS. Nunio KNX M-T can be a single, double, triple or quadruple push-button, making it ideal for changing requirements such as change of tenants in residential or commercial properties, hotel […]
Elausys Offers Modular Universal KNX Actuator System
The Universal KNX Actuator System is a fully modular actuator system where extension modules can be plugged-in to extend the number of channels as needed. Up to 72 channels can be combined for switching, shutter or blind, heating, dimming, analog 0-10V or LED drivers with various size and power. Modular & Extensible The Universal KNX […]
Independent Living: KNX meets assistive technology
Andy Ellis looks at how standard KNX technology can be used to help elderly and disabled people have control over their environments, and gives some great practical examples of installations using assistive technology. Assistive technology can help people stay independent and perform tasks that they had previously found difficult or impossible for various reasons. These […]
Preparing for 2025: replacing gas and oil boilers with low-carbon systems
Simon Buddle looks at the demands of new green legislation on future heating systems, and how plumbers are now faced with having to replace tried-and-tested technology with more challenging alternatives. There are plenty of grumpy old people in the world. Each day brings about a new reason; like when did youngsters become quite so annoying, […]