B.E.G. Announces Indoor 140L-KNX-DX Wall Occupancy Detector
The all-rounder – now also available for KNX Occupancy detector, night light, orientation light, main light push-button and temperature sensor all in one The wall occupancy detector Indoor 140L-KNX-DX is a true all-rounder. Behind the lens in the middle is a powerful occupancy detector that enables presence-dependent light control. Above and below the lens there […]
DINUY Introduces Range of KNX RF S-Mode Devices
In addition to the current portfolio of KNX RF E-Mode products, DINUY has launched the new RF S-Mode range, with interesting wireless sensors and actuators. The first products include: MI K5X 001 Switching actuator RE K5X LE1 Dimming actuator for LED lamps K5X LE2 Dimming actuator for LED strips RE K5X DA1 Dimming actuator for […]
Vivo Suisse Offers MoMi KNX 4-Fold Touchbutton with Temperature Probe
The Vivo® MoMi KNX 4-fold Touchbutton is a KNX device for on/off switching of loads, dimming of lighting devices, controlling of motor drives or other programmable switching and control functions. Thanks to the integrated temperature probe it can serve as room or area temperature controller. It is equipped with an integrated KNX bus communication module […]
Satel Offers KNX-DIM21 Universal Two-Channel Dimming Actuator
The KNX-DIM21 is a universal two-channel dimming actuator (up to 300 W per channel). It supports light sources supplied directly from the 230V AC mains or through a transformer, automatically detects loads as low as 2W, determines their type (resistive, inductive or capacitive), and selects the appropriate control characteristic. It provides smooth light control and […]
ABB Provides i-bus KNX Intelligent Building Control to Empower Digital Lighting for Shijiazhuang Metro
ABB will provide ABB i-bus® KNX intelligent building control system for Shijiazhuang Metro Line 1 phase II and two-direction extension of Line 3 Phase I, integrating DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) Control Unit to realize smart management of station lighting, improve efficiency and reduce operation costs. This investment will eventually provide a solid guarantee for […]
Product Article: Upgrading Existing Buildings with Wired and Wireless KNX Devices
By Thomas Weinzierl, Weinzierl Engineering GmbH. Using KNX to upgrade existing buildings may seem like a contradiction to some installers because often, it is not an option to open walls to lay bus lines. However, a detailed analysis of the existing inventory and installation can provide interesting solutions. Important installation points can, in many cases, […]
Lighting: Pros and Cons of using DALI with KNX for Homes
By Colin Price, Ivory Egg. DALI is well known as a commercial lighting control protocol that works perfectly with KNX. The question is why and how can DALI be used for residential lighting control? Addressable DALI lighting is organised in lines, or ‘universes’, of up to 64 addressable DALI ballasts. These are connected to luminaries […]
OSRAM Offers Professional Lighting Control with a Direct Connection to KNX
New interface for DALI PROFESSIONAL and KNX The well proven OSRAM DALI PROFESSIONAL light management system can now also be conveniently integrated into your KNX system. For the DALI PRO CONT-4 RTC control unit, the new interface KNX IF 250 now ensures the bidirectional data exchange between DALI PROFESSIONAL and a KNX system. This means […]
Case Study: KNX Promotes Recovery and Energy Saving in the Defence National Rehabilitation Centre, Loughborough, UK
By Ben Patterson and Paul Murphy, Intecho. The Defence National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) is a newly-constructed GBP300 million world-class medical facility that is located centrally on the Stanford Hall Estate, close to Loughborough, UK. Operated by the Ministry of Defence, the facility provides cutting-edge treatments to injured members of the armed forces for complex injuries, […]
Siemens Announces New Gamma Instabus KNX-based Actuators for Lighting and Sun Protection
– New rail-mounted devices added to Gamma instabus product line – New switch actuators with load current detection, new switching/dimming actuators and new sun protection actuators – Powerful and universal applications across all devices, short installation times, low maintenance costs Siemens Smart Infrastructure is expanding its Gamma instabus KNX-based product line with new switch actuators […]