Case Study: KNX the Natural Choice for a Building Dedicated to Sustainability
By Robin Baddley, IBT Controls. The Urban Sciences Building at the University of Newcastle is an exciting KNX project installation that won systems designer and integrator, IBT Controls, the KNX UK 2018 ‘Commercial Installation of the Year’ award for demonstrating the power and flexibility of KNX. Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle University plays […]
Theben Offers AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 Sensor
Optimum air quality. For a perfect living climate. The new AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor from Theben The AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor monitors the CO2 concentration in schools and classrooms, offices and conference rooms, or also in passive and low-energy houses. Thanks to the integrated temperature controller, it is ideal for efficiently […]
Product Review: Steinel HPD2 KNX Sensor
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Working at a distributor means that I get to see a lot of product, but very rarely do I actually get to commission and test them. Usually, it’s only when something goes wrong and we need to help a customer solve problems. And even then, the majority of testing is […]
Trade Talk: Why Utility Metering Makes Sense
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. “Turn that light off! Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” was often bellowed at me as a youngster. My Nan and Granddad lived in a three-bed terraced house, and a quick count of lights probably worked out at about six upstairs and another four downstairs – so let’s […]
JUNG Offers KNX Leak Sensor for Effective Protection against Water Damage
The leak sensor from JUNG detects ingress of water in cellars and kitchens before this can cause major damage. This protects property – saves time, money and nerves. In bathrooms, the sensor is ideally installed under the bath tub and shower tray, and in kitchens under the kitchen cabinets as under heating boilers. If unwanted […]
Elsner Elektronik Wins Red Dot Award for Mini-Sewi KNX and Intra-Sewi KNX Sensors
Winning streak does not stop: Further products from Elsner Elektronik win Red Dot Award The expert jury of the international Design Award “Red Dot” annually awards one of the most prestigious awards companies can receive for their products and ideas. Also in 2018, two products from Elsner Elektronik were again awarded for their high design […]
Highlights from Light + Building 2018 – Part 4: KNX User Interfaces and Sensors
By Yasmin Hashmi, KNXtoday If your interest is in KNX user interfaces or sensors, there was plenty at Light + Building 2018 to tempt you. Switch designs were on show in a wide choice of styles and finishes with varying degrees of customisation possible. There was also a wide choice of dedicated stand alone sensors, […]
Trade Talk: Assisted Living – Preparing for Getting Old
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Life speeds up as one gets older. In ’76, the long hot summer, I was twelve and it was indeed a very long and very hot summer. My only worries were if there might be a shopping trolley below the water under the bridge that I repeatedly jumped off, […]
Enertex Introduces MeTa KNX Room Controller
The Enertex® MeTa® KNX room controller – A technical highlight in perfect design. It is available in two hardware versions, double (premium) or simple (standard, starter) height. • High quality anodised aluminum housing • Fits into any standard flush-mounting box • Bus coupler supplied MeTa® is supplied by the KNX bus only and requires no […]
Theben Presents new thePassa Presence Detectors for Corridors and Hallways
Theben presents the new thePassa presence detectors for energy-efficient, presence-dependent lighting control in corridors, hallways and high bay warehouses. Thanks to two detection areas that can be controlled separately, both lighting areas can be precisely separated, switched on and off and controlled (KNX version). thePassa presence detectors replace the previous compact passage and compact passimo […]