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 […]
Viatron Adds KNX Integration to its Autrix Music Distribution System
With just one app all the important functions in the house are under control: this is the future. Viatron extends its central music distribution Autrix to include building control – seamlessly integrated in the KNX system. Choose your favorite song and visualise and control lights, blinds and heating at the same time – conveniently from […]
Siemens Offers More Automation with Logo! and the KNX Building System Bus
• The latest Logo! 8 logic module series can be integrated in KNX installations • The Logo! communication module CMK2000 connects Logo! 8 to KNX • For automation solutions from lighting to access control The Logo! communications module CMK2000 enables the latest Logo! 8 logic module series from Siemens to be integrated into the KNX […]
Case Study: Northumbria Specialist Care Hospital Pushes KNX into the IoT
By Chris Topham, Abtec Building Technologies. The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital is England’s first 24/7 emergency care hospital. Modern approaches to care have been reflected in the hospital’s design with most of the beds in single en-suite rooms. That modern approach extends to the building’s environment and lighting controls – behind the scenes the […]