Energy Management: making the transition to low-carbon buildings using KNX
Harm Elzinga discusses the energy transition and its challenges, and makes the case for using KNX-based energy management systems reduce our carbon footprints. Given the effects of climate change, the geopolitical situation, the need to reduce our carbon footprint and find more reliable forms of ‘clean’ energy, a complete energy transition has never been more […]
Energy Management: developing an AI-assisted smart energy manager
Jan Derua describes why Thomas More University of Applied Sciences developed an AI-assisted smart energy manager, and how it was done. Thomas More University of Applied Sciences is the largest university for applied sciences in Flanders, Belgium, and is spread across eight locations. At Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, we have courses in Electromechanics, Automotive […]
Schneider Electric introduces SpaceLogic KNX Hybrid module
With the new SpaceLogic KNX Hybrid module, Schneider Electric is revolutionising the integration of KNX with wireless Wiser products. Upgrade KNX installations effortlessly, without the need to replace or lay new cables. Whether for renovation or new built, in homes or buildings, with the innovative KNX Hybrid solution futureproofing a building has never been easier. […]
ProKNX and Future-Shape partner to change the way the care sector works
French company ProKNX and Future-Shape GmbH, based in Southern Germany, are pleased to announce their partnership to bring the Aragon smart speaker and innovative SensFloor® together to create an essential smart technology solution. The two award-winning companies have a long history as specialists in the smart technology sector. The Aragon smart speaker spans the divide […]
JUNG offers intelligent office lighting control with DALI and KNX
The right light for every time of the day and year: widespread and yet cost-efficient is a combination of the Smart Building standard KNX and DALI. Like KNX, DALI is also a standardised bus system. This means that it does not necessarily rely on star cabling, which quickly requires an enormous amount of cabling as […]
Lighting: creating amazing aesthetics for the home using KNX and LED tape
As LED tape is now ubiquitous in new lighting schemes, Simon Buddle explains how combining it with the flexibility of KNX can lead to stunning effects that are more cost-effective than other solutions. The slow transition to LED, I would say, is pretty much complete. I haven’t seen an incandescent lamp installed in a new […]
Interra offers KNX Binary/Analog Input Module – 6 Channel
Interra KNX Binary/Analog Input Module – 6 Channel makes your home smart. KNX Binary Input is used to interface the contacts to KNX bus substructure such as push buttons, switches etc. to make them communicating devices. The thermostat feature can be utilised with an internal or external temperature. Connect switches, buttons, and more to your […]
Retrofitting KNX: how radio frequency technology offers a reliable and flexible solution
Simon Buddle looks at various KNX RF products and how they make it simple to retrofit KNX where no cables can go. Since my very first job, the electromagnetic spectrum has always been part of my working life. That first job, a paper round, like so many children of the seventies, represented that first step […]
KNX RF Multi: the next generation KNX RF standard
Jens Kamenik explains the evolution of KNX RF into KNX RF Multi, what products are available and how they are typically used. Traditional KNX installations have relied on twisted-pair (TP) cable for communication with KNX devices and powering them. This method is simple, reliable and robust. There are, however, situations where no cable, or at […]
JUNG offers secure connection in the smallest space with new KNX area and line coupler
The new KNX area and line coupler from JUNG fits into a REG housing with 1 rail unit. Compact and powerful, the new system device offers the trade a reliable solution for connecting two KNX lines with simultaneous electrical isolation and new functions from the ETS6. As an area coupler, the product serves to connect […]