Elsner Elektronik Presents Smart Home KNX Radio Applications at Light + Building 2016
The new KNX radio standard connects wireless modules with building automation systems Owners of KNX Smart Home installations will be very happy: those wanting to upgrade can now do so without having to go to the trouble of laying cables. Motor control units for shutters or windows previously had to be connected to building automation […]
Leviton Announces New KNX Connectivity Partner MindBox by Clever-Labs
Leviton announced several enhancements for the international automation marketplace pertaining to the Omni security and automation and BitWise audiovisual control system platforms at Integrated Systems Europe 2016. “Leviton was delighted at ISE to reveal new KNX integration, International Z-Wave control solution, and Philips Hue extension to our arsenal of automation solutions for light commercial and […]
Beckhoff Shows PC-based Control with KNX Integration at ISE 2016
Welcome to ISE, the leading European trade show for audio, lighting, event and communication technology. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff enables optimum integration of media technology, lighting control, building automation and control logic. The consistent, highly scalable automation platform offers all relevant interfaces for integrating AV multimedia and lighting systems. You can rely on our […]
nomos System Shows KNX Integration With Samsung’s SmartThings on Intel’s IoT Platform at ISE 2016
nomos enables universal integration with KNX and Intel. The nOS is designed to unlock all multimedia, software, service and building automation protocols known today, connecting them with proprietary IoT apps such as Samsung’s SmartThings or any other Apple HomeKit compatible app. nomos system AG, a patented Internet of Things (IoT) automation software platform provider, announces […]
TAPKO Technologies Presents its KNX IP and Power Supply Innovations at Light + Building 2016
New UIM-KNX IP without additional external power supply The new UIM-KNX IP is an interface device to TP over IP. This device is the first of its class that needs no external power supply. Customer benefit is more space in the distribution board, less cabling, less mounting time, resulting in lower installation cost. This provides […]
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 […]
Trade Talk: Be Prepared for a Little Bit of DIY
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. With the seasonal holidays comes time for a little DIY. The outside tap pipe needs to be lagged, and there’s wood to be chopped for the fire. Then there is the shaver socket in the bathroom that needs to be rewired – the previous owners of the flat thought […]
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 […]
Tecalor Offers KNX Integration with the Internet Service Gateway for its Heat Pumps
Tecalor heat pumps can now be easily integrated into a KNX building management system. This is made possible by the Internet Service Gateway (ISG). It is simply a matter of loading a software extension – an official KNX product. By linking the ISG to the Tecalor Portal, the ISG can be remotely equipped with the […]