Interview: Michael Seeland, Jung
Having opened a new office for Jung in Wandsworth, South London, Michael Seeland, General Manager of Jung UK, is ready to address the project market in a big way. Seeland trained as a technician electrician in Austria, and has held various posts ranging from service engineering to project design of passive houses. He also is […]
Case Study: Leicester University Centre for Medicine uses KNX to Reach Passivhaus Standard
By Jon Payne, Entech. The new Centre for Medicine at the University of Leicester is home to the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology departments. It will replace an existing structure on the same site and has been designed to reduce annual energy bills by 80%. This outstanding project won both Best Commercial Project […]
Tips: How to Select KNX Products
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the key differences between KNX and other systems is the multitude of manufacturers and the interoperability of the products. This offers major benefits to end users, however, it can be quite a challenge to work out which products to use. As a distributor, we are often asked what […]
Eelectron Launches Compact Push Button Interface and KNX Energy Meter
Eelectron has launched two new compact products for the KNX market: the Push Button interface and the KNX Energy Meter. Push Button Interface The new Eelectron compact Push Button interface is available in two versions: • The IO44D01KNX device includes 4 digital inputs for dry contacts and 4 outputs for LEDs. • The IO22D01KNX device […]
Datec Electronic Offers Flush-Mounted KNX/DALI Gateway
The KNX / DALI Gateway is a device for controlling and monitoring up to 8 DALI ballast. With its KNX input which is transformed into a DALI signal it is not necessary to have complex electrical installations, and due to its decentralized housing it can be installed near the lighting equipment to avoid additional costs […]
KNX Association Welcomes OSRAM as 400th Member
KNX, the worldwide standard for home and building control (ISO/IEC 14543), strengthen the Internationalisation of this leading technology with OSRAM Licht AG joining the community. KNX is known for its high degree of interoperability between products of different manufacturers and different application domains, and proudly welcomes OSRAM as the 400th member. OSRAM, based in Munich, […]
Trade Talk: Upgrades in Existing Buildings and those Difficult-to-get-to Places
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Well it’s back to reality for most of us I’m sure. After a few weeks R&R we’re heading back to work en masse. The joy of getting 5 miles across London in 20 minutes will be lost once more under the near-crippling weight of traffic the UK capital has […]
Tips: Justifying KNX in the Smaller Home
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Most readers of this website will be very confident in discussing the merits of using a KNX control system as opposed to a conventional wired system, particularly when it comes to large residential buildings. With KNX covering so many aspects of building control, there is normally a solution you can […]
Siemens Introduces New Universal KNX Dimmer to its Gamma instabus Range
· High-performance dimmer for LEDs and other dimmable loads · No minimum load required · Two load outputs in a compact housing · Four operating modes, operating hours counter and status indicator Siemens has added a new Universal Dimmer to its Gamma instabus range. In addition to standard dimmable lamps, this high-performance KNX dimmer is […]
Aurex Industries Introduces High Bay KNX Presence Detector
Aurex Industries, Inc. introduces the KNX Presence Detector integrated PIR motion and light level detector for highbay mounting solution. Solely designed for incorporating with KNX Home and Building Control System to enhance lighting management and achieve better energy saving. The detection coverage is up to Ø16m at installation height of 10m. Its parameter and function […]