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, […]
Case Study: KNX controls Amerikalinje, Tripadvisor’s no.1 hotel in Oslo
Mikkel André Markmann describes the KNX automation system that completed the conversion of this historic building into a luxury and energy-efficient hotel. The old headquarters of Den Norske Amerikalinje (Norwegian America Line) in Oslo, Norway, was renovated into a luxury hotel by Nordic Property Management between 2018-2019. Tratec Teknikken AS, the Norwegian electrical, plumbing and […]
Heat Control: using sensors to move from the subjective to the empirical
Simon Buddle explains how investing in some basic temperature sensing equipment can avoid climate control issues with customers and provide supportive data to the KNX professional. Temperature is probably one of the most emotive areas, in our world, with which we deal. Any parent will know the challenge of trying to keep a coat on […]
KNX HVAC Solutions Conference: Day 1
In the first of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi summarises the presentations given on Day 1 of the recent online KNX HVAC Solutions Conference, held on 30 and 31 March 2021. KNX is a future-proof standardised technology that works in all areas of home and building control automation, including HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning). […]
KNX HVAC Solutions Conference: Day 2
In the second of this two-part series, Yasmin Hashmi summarises the presentations given on Day 2 of the recent online KNX HVAC Solutions Conference, held on 30 and 31 March 2021. As with Day 1 of the KNX HVAC Solutions Conference hosted by the KNX Association, Day 2 commenced with a couple of introductory sessions […]