Best Practice: Fault Finding
By Simon Buddle, SMC. There’s some sort of strange magic afoot in this here system. Mops and buckets are dividing themselves spontaneously, and that there mouse fellow has no idea how to solve the problem. Don’t put on the wizard’s hat if you don’t have the wherewithal to use it, that’s my advice. It is […]
Dr KNX: Issues with RS-232 and USB in ETS4
By Dr KNX. Dear KNXer, If you are experiencing difficulties with KNX/RS-232 interfaces then first check the installed version of Windows, as RS-232 is not supported with 64-bit Windows versions or with Windows 8. If you are working with other versions of Windows, and are still having problems, open a support ticket via your KNX […]
Jung Offers KNX DALI Plus Gateway for Integration with DALI Lighting Systems
The KNX DALI Plus 2098 REGHE gateway is the interface between a KNX installation and a DALI digital lighting system. It allows room lighting control of e.g. open-plan offices, classrooms, production halls, meeting rooms, showrooms, or shop windows to be included in the higher-level KNX building management system. In addition to switching and dimming 64 […]
ZVEH Presents eHaus Powered by KNX at Light+Building 2014
At light+building, ZVEH will again present its eHaus, powered by KNX. At the Light+Building 2014, a new, even more modern edition of the the eHaus will be shown in Hall 8.0, Stand J60. Energy Efficiency and Energy Management in Focus The eHaus is a 100-square-foot model home that is a prime example of networked, intelligent […]
KNX Becomes REST API Compliant With ETSI M2M Support
KNX, the leading open standard for Home and Building Control now provides a Web-based (REST) development interface through its complete integration with the ETSI M2M Release 2 architecture. With the simple RESTful API outlined in ETSI TR 102 966, M2M Application developers and cloud services can access a large number of fieldbus and automation protocols […]
LOYTEC Offers the LKNX-300 KNX Interface for its Automation Server and Room Controller
The KNX interface LKNX-300 allows the integration of KNX (EIB) devices into the LINX-12x/15x/22x Automation Server, LROC-100/150 Room Controller, and LGATE-95x Universal Gateway. The LKNX‑300 interface must be connected to the EXT port on the LINX automation server, L-ROC Room Controller or the LGATE-950 Universal Gateway. Power is supplied to the KNX interface via the […]
4-noks Offers ZB-Connection KNX-ZBC Bridge
ZB-Connection offers the KNX-ZBC bridge between the KNX bus and RS485 Modbus-RTU world. Now, thanks to this device all the ZB-Connection sensors are more accessible to KNX systems installers and integrators. It can be used in combination with devices such as environmental sensors, energy meters, E/S, etc. And with KNX-ZBC it is possible to install […]
Best Practice: Global Control and Remote Access
By Simon Buddle, SMC. It’s 05:00, I’m tired, and I have a long drive ahead of me. Dorset is several hours away, even on quiet roads. Time to load myself and a mug of hot coffee into the car. It’s a cold, miserable day and dawn is still two hours further down my route. Keeping […]
Solutions: IP and KNX – Bringing You up to Speed
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. I am often asked what the limitations of KNX are and whether it is an out-of-date system, especially as the protocol was initially laid down over 20 years ago. One of the most used figures in this debate is the relatively slow baud rate that KNX employs (9600bps) and the […]
Enertex Offers KNXnet/IP Router for KNX Home Automation
The KNXnet / IP router (3TE) supports up to five KNXnet / IP tunnel connections. Through its integrated display all the important configuration parameters are always in view. This allows for quick and easy commissioning. The IP address of the Fast Ethernet connection can be done manually via the ETS or can be configured automatically […]