NETxAutomation Introduces New Versions of the NETx BMS Server and NETx Voyager at Light + Building 2016
The software provider presents intelligent solutions for medium and large building automation projects at its stand A66 in hall 9 of this year’s Light + Building. Multi-protocol gateway Its main product, the NETx BMS Server, is an OPC Server with interfaces to common protocols and systems like KNX, BACnet, Modbus, MIRCOS Fidelio/Opera, Protel, and VingCard, […]
Trade Talk: Compensating for Cold Snaps with Weather Sensors and PID Controllers
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. We are well known for moaning about the weather in UK. In the summer it’s too hot, and in the autumn it’s too wet or windy. When the winter is warm, phrases such as, ‘It’s global warming causing it, you know’ are glibly thrown into any street corner chat. […]
How to Solve it: Integrating KNX Systems with other Standard Technologies to Solve Complex Projects using the NETxAutomation BMS Server
By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem Using the KNX standard allows us to design effective and comprehensive automation solutions for many different types of project. On many occasions however, due to size and/or complexity, certain parts of a project may have been implemented using other technologies. We then have to integrate these into […]
How to Solve it: Individual Device Supervision and Traceability in a KNX Installation using the NETxAutomation BMS Server and Voyager Visualisation
By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem Security is a critical factor in any building control system and, in my opinion, should be the primary design consideration in a KNX installation. Furthermore, the decentralised nature of a KNX bus system requires, on many occasions, the cyclical monitoring of signals, and that may affect their […]
How to Solve it: The Lighting Table Tool for Successful Lighting Design
By George Lazos, Quantum KNX++ Training Centre. The Problem Lighting is an important part of a building’s character. Its control is crucial, as it affects the occupants’ mood and helps them experience their way of living in a more interesting way. A successful lighting design must fulfil the customer’s needs, not only functionally, but aesthetically […]
Back to Basics: The Simplicity of KNX in a Complex Environment
By Charlotte Blissett-Griffiths, Ivory Egg (UK) Ltd. With KNX celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, there has been a lot of information extolling not only the success that KNX has had, but also the amazing statistics that go with the system. The image that this creates is that KNX is an extremely powerful and versatile […]
How to Solve it: Traffic Management in Large KNX Installations
By Julio Díaz García, Sapienx Automation. The Problem KNX systems were designed to integrate any kind of installation, from small to a very large ones. The traditional KNX TP (Twisted Pair) topology was supposed to support up to 15 areas with 15 complete lines each, but in practice, when such big installations have to be […]
MyKNXStore Offers Theben Training 24-26 November in Gateshead, UK
MyKNXStore has released three dates for Theben training at its training facility in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, namely Tuesday 24th November, Wednesday 25th November and Thursday 26th November 2015. The three days of product training and programming sessions will be as in-depth and hands-on as possible, and will benefit from the presence of Heinz Ruetschi […]
DMC Technology and Krika Partner to Develop KrikaNX KNX Supervision Tool
Partnership of two experimented firms to offer System Integrators around the world a unique tool DMC Technology and Krika are proud to announce a partnership with a view to design a new supervision tool as an upgrade of Krika actual features: KrikaNX. This unique and exclusive tool will trace the behaviour of all devices connected […]
Trade Talk: KNX – 25 Years Young
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. The silver anniversary is a pretty big deal in any household. Every home will have seen some massive changes in that quarter of a century. Children grow up and fly the nest, mobile phones appear, teasmades disappear (although not according to the Internet), and adults dress in over-sized romper […]