Case Study: first certified KNX IoT product keeps air safe in UK salon
Bruno Johnson and Trevor Cullen explain how the first certified KNX IoT product, an environment sensor, can be used to monitor indoor air quality in a beauty salon, as required by legislation. Beauty salons often suffer from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Airborne contaminants from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as bleach with peroxide, acetone […]
Keeping Safe and Cool: KNX-assisted rental home control
Simon Buddle makes the case for using KNX automation in holiday and rental homes to provide comfort, security, safety and peace of mind. It has been two days of driving and stopping off for the night, but we’ve arrived in the south of France. Hoping to beat the heat, we decided to go on our […]
JUNG offers Intelligent expansion of KNX installations with its HOME Gateway
By combining the Smart Visu Server with the JUNG HOME Gateway, JUNG unlocks new potential for existing KNX installations. Electrical professionals can retrofit smart functions easily and efficiently. Existing KNX systems can be seamlessly expanded using the JUNG HOME Gateway, with no need for additional wiring. When connected to the Smart Visu Server, JUNG HOME […]
Intesis launches the first KNX Data Secure IR Gateway for air conditioning integration
In today’s building automation market, secure AC integration is not just an option—it’s a necessity. On July 1st, Intesis introduced the INKNXUNI001I200, the first KNX Data Secure-certified universal IR gateway designed to bring any infrared-controlled air conditioning unit into a KNX system with bidirectional communication. Why is it important to have options for a secure AC Integration As European regulations […]
JUNG offers KNX DALI Gateway Colour Smart interface for sophisticated DALI lighting applications
Simulate daylight, control lighting dynamically, and promote wellbeing: for highly individualised lighting projects, JUNG offers a powerful KNX DALI-2 Gateway. Acting as an interface between KNX and DALI, it enables dynamic control and monitoring of luminaires and luminaire groups via the KNX system. In its latest V2 version, the gateway supports multi-master operation and allows […]
System Design: driver hubs for LED lighting
Simon Buddle looks at the advantages of using driver hubs for LED lighting control to simplify installation and maintenance. The M&E world often feels like it is stuck in the 1970s. All around us we see people extolling the virtues of solar, heat pumps, IR heating, as well as a plethora of other new and […]
Case Study: ABB KNX technology in an office in the Hanza Tower, Poland
ABB’s Lucy Han describes how comfort, energy efficiency, and smart technology can come together seamlessly in a sophisticated office environment. From the 14th floor of the Hanza Tower, Archice, an architectural firm leasing the space, enjoys breathtaking views of Szczecin. Beyond scenic panoramas, however, Archice sought an environment that was not only welcoming to clients […]
Schneider Electric introduces the cutting-edge Space Logic KNX DALI Gateway Broadcast for smarter lighting control
The new SpaceLogic KNX DALI Gateway Broadcast from Schneider Electric offers comprehensive features specifically tailored to the needs of modern system integrators. It has 4 DALI channels, with each channel electrically isolated into two groups to improve reliability. The device supports up to 32 devices per channel and is DALI-2 certified, ensuring broad compatibility and […]
ise offers SMART CONNECT KNX e-charge II for KNX integration to PV systems
With the SMART CONNECT KNX e-charge II it is now possible to fully integrate the PV system into the KNX: up to five solar inverters plus storage, or four solar inverters plus storage and one hybrid inverter. Various components from leading manufacturers such as Fronius, KOSTAL, SMA and SolarEdge are already integrated. Other charging points […]
From IoT to Intelligence: how the KNX Startup Incubator is powering the next generation of smart solutions
Jesus Arias explains how the KNX Startup Incubator has helped new ventures take their first steps into IoT-driven solutions and is now entering a new chapter in building an AI-centric ecosystem. In Greek mythology, Prometheus brought fire to mankind. This greatly infuriated the god Zeus, who was outraged by mortals having so much power at […]