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 […]
MDT Launches Brightness Sensor with Constant Light Regulation
MDT has launched a new brightness sensor with constant light regulation. This reduced-size sensor provides great energy savings by allowing the user to maintain the desired amount of light while taking into account the contribution of external light. Totally programmable using ETS, the brightness sensor offers the following functions: * Measuring and sending of 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thermokon Sensortechnik Offers Bidirectional Gateway Between EnOcean and KNX Bus
The Thermokon Sensortechnik STC-KNX EIB-Gateway is a bidirectional 32-channel receiver for connection of Thermokon EasySens sensors and wireless switches such as EnOcean radio devices, to the EIB/KNX bus. With this device, commands and measured values of EnOcean wireless sensors can be transferred to the KNX bus, for example, to control KNX actuators, while EnOcean wireless […]
Architen Lighting Uses KNX to Manage Emergency Lighting in Welsh College
The Ebbw Vale Learning Zone is a new GB£33m state-of-the-art college in Wales. It has taken full advantage of KNX Partner Architen Lighting’s intelligent building control systems to save energy and save money, and has integrated emergency lighting into the building’s control system. The scale of the works include 1,200 emergency lights that are located […]
New Jung Solutions to be Available in Spain
Jung is launching a number KNX building automation control solutions, most of which will be available in the Spanish market almost immediately. Some of these products have already been awarded the ‘Plus X Award’. These include the KNX F 50 keyboards, available in Standard and Universal versions and 1, 2, 3 and 4 phases. Available […]
Hager Lighting Used in GT Electrics London Office
Stafford-based Hager supplied an adaptable lighting system for the renovation of GT Electrics Ltd office in Central London, designed by Concept Design 95 Ltd. The 7740ft2 open plan office of GT Electrics located on the fourth floor of Birchin Court has recently undergone a total refurbishment. Hager supplied its prefabricated wiring system called klik.system for […]