Dr KNX: ETS Apps
By Dr KNX. Dear KNXer, Just like the apps that we already know from smartphones and tablets, KNX also offers apps in order to extend the functionality of ETS (Engineering Tool Software) – the KNX programming software package. Sure, the ‘standard’ ETS has more than enough functionality in itself to bring KNX installations alive and […]
Tapko Releases KNX Communication Stack for STM8 and STM32 Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics (ST), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Tapko Technologies, a leader in KNX solutions for home and building control, have released a KNX communication stack for all ST’s STM8 and STM32 microcontrollers. This initiative will speed up development of smart-building systems for automatic lighting, heating and other […]
Weinzierl Engineering Offers EIB/KNX USB Adapter for RS232
Most modern computers, especially laptops, do not provide a serial port, rather they have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) socket. For existing EIB-RS232 interfaces, the Weinzierl EIB/KNX-USB adapter for RS232 allows you to connect to an EIB installation over USB, thus avoiding the need to change existing interfaces in future. The adapter can be plugged […]
TAPKO Technologies Offers KAIphys Hardware to Revolutionise the KNX TP Physical Layer
KAIphys is the first non-ASIC KNX interface based on standard components that allows developers to provide cost-effective KNX solutions. The fact that no custom ASIC is necessary and there is a choice of different modules, means that there is an extraordinary potential for streamlining the hardware design of your future products. KAIphys is KNX certified, […]
Technology: The Potential of Powerline in KNX Installations
By Carlo Natale, Domotica Più. Over the past few decades, the majority of home and building electronic systems (HBES) manufacturers have thoroughly investigated and exploited cables as a medium of communication between their products. From the trade’s point of view, the market is now well established and has led to KNX being adopted by the […]
Dr KNX: Language Support in ETS4
By Dr KNX. Dear KNXer, ETS4 is available in the following languages: Chinese (Simplified) Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish You can change the language of ETS by going to the tab ‘Settings’, then selecting ‘Presentation Language’ and then using the drop down menus to […]
KNX Members Team Up for Home and Equine Centre Project in Scotland
A challenging home automation project at a home with an equine centre in the Scottish Borders has seen two members of the KNX UK Association working closely together. The result is an installation that has fully met the aspirations of the property owners. It has also demonstrated how any electrical contractor in the early stages […]
Case Study: KNX Control of Civic Building, Australia
By Alistair Grice, mySmartCTI. The Civic Building in Australia’s Surf Coast Shire is a hallmark of environmentally sustainable design in regional Victoria. With the aim of reflecting the Surf Coast’s environmental conscience, the Council laid out a plan for a civic building that would not only use all natural resources available, but also share and […]
Smart Electrical Installations (KNX/EIB) in Churches by elektro PIRNAT
elektro PIRNAT will bring comfort, security and ease of use to your home or office by installing smart electrical system (KNX/EIB).
Sustainability: Why Architects and Builders Should Plan for KNX Home Control
By Paul Russell, Schneider Electric. The electrical industry is changing faster than ever before. New technology advancements aligned with changes in legislation and government incentives have ensured that the issue of energy efficiency has risen up the social agenda. The recently-launched Green Deal scheme in the UK is one example and allows homeowners to make […]