Building Management Systems Offers KNX SunControlServer for Automation of Sun Protection
With the SunControlServer Building Management Systems (BMS) offers a central unit for automation of sun protection with maximum functionality. With the basic version already 50 sectors can be controlled. By fast communication via KNX-net/ IP the SCS can also be used as central unit for very big and complex projects. Different shading strategies and many […]
Best Practice: KNX and Security
By Simon Buddle, KNXtoday. The KNX system offers many great features, from the mundane, day-to-day housekeeping functions such as room temperature monitoring to the more sophisticated control of music, door intercoms, and gates. One of the key benefits that I have always believed strongly in, is the facility to automate tasks, to remove a layer […]
Case Study: Gira Installation in South Tyrol Holiday Lodge
By Ewald Burkhart, Elektro Ewald. When the Erlacher family decided to convert a hunting lodge into a rentable holiday home in the mountains of South Tyrol, they wanted it to include state-of-the-art technology so that guests could pamper themselves and relax in this beautiful and natural setting. The Mountain Lodge Tamersc is 130m2 and features […]
Thermokon Offers its Thanos Touch Room Control Panel with Temperature and Humidity Detection
The Thermokon touch room operating panel, Thanos, is designed for temperature and humidity detection as well as for integrated operation of HVAC, lighting and blind for single room control. By means of high-graded optics, the device is specially ideal for design-oriented applications. The operating functions can be flexibly adapted to most room layouts. Functions and […]
Gira Introduces its Standard Mini and Comfort Mini KNX Presence Detectors
With its flat and subtle design, the new Gira KNX presence detector Standard Mini harmonises unobtrusively with its surroundings. Colour emphasis of the design rings is possible to adapt their colours as desired to the wall or ceiling. The device registers even the slightest motion in the room and enables automatic control of various functions […]
Gira Introduces its Comfort KNX Energy Meter
In addition to “sustainability”, “energy savings” is a major topic in building and renovating. There are numerous intelligent technical solutions for saving energy or consuming it as needed. One factor is often overlooked: use behaviour is also decisive for the economical or wasteful consumption of energy. In order to be able to adapt their own […]
STEINEL Professional Offers iHF 3D Sensor for Outdoors Applications
Perfect motion detection re-defined The aim was to find a new dimension: the ideal detector with high-frequency technology for outdoor use. What resulted was the new iHF 3D sensor from STEINEL PROFESSIONAL – for precise detection outdoors. The active sensor detects human walking movements in a radius of 8 metres with equal precision from any […]
Theben Presents New ThebenHTS theRonda Presence Detector
ThebenHTS complements the Premium presence detector thePrema launched in 2013 with the new theRonda presence detector range for presence-dependent, energy-efficient indoor lighting and climate control. theRonda is an alternative to thePrema Premium presence detector for when you need to cover as much area as possible with just one presence detector. With its 360º circular detection […]
Jung Announces New KNX Energy Sensor for Effective Energy Management
The new KNX Energy Sensor provides targeted measurement and monitoring of energy consumption. Values and data can be stored over months and years. Clear graphics and statistics give an open overview. This enables the user to identify possible savings potential at a glance, thereby optimising their energy use accordingly. Significant energy savings can easily be […]
B.E.G. Presents its KNX Application 5.0 for KNX Occupancy and Motion Detectors
Many new options with KNX With its new KNX Application 5.0 for KNX occupancy and motion detectors, B.E.G. is leading the way as a specialist in individual solutions: users now have a wide range of new functions and capabilities. With the new application, detectors now have an extra three freely-programmable channels over and above the […]