Project Haystack: a Boon to Bringing Order to Group Address Naming Conventions?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. So much of what we do as an industry requires absolute precision. From the choice of actuators for a specific function, to communication devices that control third-party products. Is it Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII? Buy the wrong device and not only are you unable to communicate with the […]
Assisted Living: using Voice Control in a KNX System
By Neil McCarry, IDES Ltd. Our long-term client, a young lady who has been severely physically disabled and recently bedridden, lives in a KNX-automated house that was originally installed eight years ago. On good days, she has a little movement in her hands, which allows her to use a specially-adapted tablet that sends IR commands […]
Renesas Electronics Implements KNX Protocol Over G3-PLC to Simplify Building Automation Network Extension for Smart Buildings
Proof of Concept at embedded world 2019 Highlights G3-PLC Modem Solution with KNX Protocol to Usher In a New Era of Smart Buildings at Reduced Cost Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced it has implemented KNX protocol on its G3-PLC™ powerline communication (PLC) solution. Based on the Powerline […]
Case Study: 5-Star Hotel in Greece Automated with KNX and a Custom GUI
By Flavio Sanches, ComfortClick. Euphoria Resort is an all-inclusive 287-room holiday complex that is perched on the seashore of Kolymbari on the Greek island Crete. Owned by the Mathioulakis Group, Euphoria Resort was opened in April 2018 and was designed for comfort and happiness, with modern and sophisticated rooms and suites, pools and lush gardens. […]
Trade Talk: The Art of Clear and Accurate Documentation
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. It is a constant source of joy to me just how bad some people are at giving directions. ‘If you go up here about half a mile, you’ll see a turning on the left – it’s not that one. Go another half a mile or so and you’ll see […]
Programming Tips: KNX Secure
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. There are a lot of things that make KNX stand out against other systems – the key one being the standardisation of the system. However, one of the consequences of this is the time it can take for updates to the standard to be actually realised as products or solutions. […]
Solutions: Common Problems with KNX Projects and How to Solve them
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. The KNX stand at the ISE show last week was constantly busy with integrators from around the world wanting to find out more about KNX and the products from manufacturers. It’s always great to support both new and existing integrators as they deliver KNX projects, and during the show, I […]
Gira X1 Update Simplifies Sonos Integration
X1 release 2.2 – New functions and connection to Sonos The new release 2.2 for the Gira X1 contains various new functions. First, we have renamed the Gira X1 app. It is now called: Gira Smart Home app. Up to eight Sonos speakers can be controlled via the app, in addition to the user entering […]
Applications: Using Logic for Heating Control with Different Input States
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. One of the fundamental benefits of the KNX system is the ease with which you can link devices together. A great example is a hallway with multiple keypads. Just put all button objects into one group address along with the circuits you want to control, and you’re done. No dealing […]
Trade talk: Will the Data Network Replace Twisted-Pair as the Communications Medium for KNX?
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. Another year has passed, 2019 is here. After a wonderful few days hiding out in deepest Wales with only the noise of the occasional sheep to break the silence, normal life has resumed. The journey to Wales had all the hallmarks of that ‘Hot Fuzz’ moment on the train […]