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Editorial
Editorial
1 Nothing Can be Achieved Without KNX
2 The Worldwide Web Event – October 20, 2010
4 Automation Makes Buildings More Efficient
Adapt the demand for heating, cooling and lighting
to day-to-day operations with KNX
KNX Projects
Heinz Lux,
Director KNX Association
6 Efficient Polytechnic
Energy-efficient changes studied before general renovation
7 Interworking at Headquarters
Efficient building technology at Canon in Spain
Nothing Can be Achieved Without KNX
Climate protection is one of
the most urgent but also interesting challenges faced by
the international community.
The goal of numerous international states is to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions
substantially for the long
term. This is the vision:
“If you want to build a ship,
don‘t drum up the men to
gather wood, divide the work
and give orders. Instead,
teach them to yearn for the
vast and endless sea” says
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Goals remain abstract until
they are translated into concrete recommendations for
action. National programmes
or regulations alone are not
enough. They will only be
successful if they bring tangible benefits to the operator
or user.
Private households, the public infrastructure, industry
and trade rank amongst the
target groups with regard to
energy savings. Until now,
it was thought that energy
was primarily saved due to
good insulation. One thing is
certain: the planned energy
savings cannot be achieved
with structural measures
alone.
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KNX will change the electrical installation in private
households for the long
term because it offers considerable potential for saving
energy. The same applies
to KNX building automation in industry, in which
considerable energy savings
are also possible. No business nowadays would think
of employing standardised
processes in manufacturing
without using automation.
KNX building automation
is an additional opportunity
to save energy together with
factory automation, as standardised processes are also
carried out in office buildings.
This is no longer possible
without system concepts,
networking or indeed without KNX.
The route goes from smart
building to intelligent meters
and smart grid.
KNX is the system for distributing and using energy
intelligently.
We need to act today to
safeguard the future. The
earlier the better.
Because: “When you plant an
oak tree, you do not dare to
cherish the hope of resting in
its shade in the near future”.
8 Insured Energy Balance
KNX makes work areas more efficient in the Prague
headquarters
9 A Decision with Foresight
Increased efficiency year after year based on KNX
10 Intelligence in the Black Dice
KNX supports the hotel business with many useful functions
12 Energy Management Inside
First “Green Building” from INTEL equipped with KNX
13 Energy Efficiency in Building
14 See Tool – Save energy and costs
with modern building control
16 Improving the energy efficiency of an apartment
in an old building in Berlin
Energy-efficient building of historic importance
KNX System
18 KNX HVAC RF made easy
KNX Tools
19 New ETS4 Functions, improved work procedures
for KNX experts
KNX Members
22 New Members
25 New Products
KNX Partners
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National Groups
KNX Trainings Centers
KNX Scientific Partners
KNX Userclubs / KNX Professionals
KNX Out & About
51 KNX at International Conferences/Fairs
56 Imprint
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Editorial
The Worldwide Web Event – October 20, 2010
2010 was the year of KNX! Therefore, taking the opportunity of the ETS4 launch
and the 20th anniversary of KNX, the National Groups of KNX came up
with the idea of their first KNX Worldwide Web Event.
This event consisted of a National Event organized by 26 KNX
representatives in 21 countries.
We will be organizing another event soon and will be counting on your presence!
All events can be found on Youtube:
www.youtube.com/user/knxAssociation
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KNX National Group
Austria
KNX National Group
Belgium
KNX Training Centre
DCE (Belgium)
KNX National Group
China
Premises Austrian Airlines
(Wien)
De Nayer Instituut
(Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
200 participants
DCE Training Centre
(Assesse)
300 participants
Beijing
350 participants
KNX Member ABB
Czech Republic
KNX Training Centre
Croatia
KNX National Group
Finland
Hotel Amarilis (Prague)
55 participants
HFC Grupa Zagrebačka
(Zagreb)
100 participants
Museum Of Aviation
(Helsinki)
100 participants
KNX Scientific Partner
University of Deggendorf, Germany
KNX National Group
Germany
KNX National Group
Greece
KNX National Group
Hungary
KNX National Group
Italy
Novotel Frankfurt (Frankfurt am Main) / 80 participants
InAccess Networks
(Athens)
10 participants
Lurhy Ház (Budapest)
100 participants
Hotel Melià (Milano)
200 participants
Fachhochschule Deggendorf / 50 participants
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KNX National Group
Ireland
KNX Training Centre
CNFPC Luxembourg
KNX National Group
Poland
KNX National Group
Portugal
Davenhams Training Centre (Dublin)
100 participants
CNFPC (Esch-sur-Alzette)
50 participants
Villa Foksal 3/5 (Warsaw)
70 participants
Fundacao Cupertino
de Miranda (Porto)
100 participants
KNX Training Centre
ATEC, Portugal
KNX National Group
Russia
KNX National Group
Serbia
KNX National Group
Sweden and Norway
ATEC Training Centre
(Quinta Do Anjo)
50 participants
State University of
Civil Engineering (Moscow)
150 participants
Belgrade (Serbia)
30 participants
Stockholm, Sweden
150 participants
KNX Training Centre
Tekniska Byrån,
Sweden
KNX National Group
Switzerland
KNX National Group
Spain
KNX Userclub Spain
Concert Hall (Växjö)
150 participants
Transport Museum (Lucerne)
300 participants
Polytecnic University
of Madrid (Madrid)
200 participants
University of Valencia
(Valencia)
50 participants
KNX National Group
The Netherlands
KNX National Group
UK
Roc Aventus (Apeldoorn)
150 participants
Somfy UK (Islington)
30 participants
All events
can be found
on Youtube:
www.youtube.com/user/knxAssociation
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Automation makes buildings more efficient
Adapt the demand for heating, cooling and lighting
to day-to-day operations with KNX
In light of climate change
and increasingly scarce resources, the energy-efficient
operation of buildings is gaining in importance. Essential
requirements for this are an
energy-efficient architectural
design, an insulated building
exterior and modern installation engineering with a
high level of efficiency. Ultimately, the consumption of
energy for lighting, heating
and cooling depends on both
the building use and user
behaviour. These are indefinite factors for determining
the level of consumption
which can scarcely be met
using conventional methods.
However, with a dynamic
management system, the energy usage can be optimally
matched to demand during
operation. Building automation with KNX offers the
best preconditions for this. It
ensures the economical use
of energy and thus increases
the energy efficiency of the
building.
Bus devices regulate and
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control the generated heating and cooling capacity in
line with demand. Lighting
installations are operated
more efficiently using sensors
and timer programs. The integrated automation system
spans all the trades and also
enables links with daylight
systems, sun protection systems, ventilation flaps and
other systems whereby further energy-saving potentials
can be exploited. Intelligent
capture of consumption data
(Smart Metering) as well as
coupling with intelligent networks (Smart Grid) opens up
new possibilities for further
optimisation and increased
energy efficiency both today
and in the future.
Persuasive savings rates
Since the building system
technology is available for the
electrical installation, KNX
functions guarantee savings
in energy costs for artificial
lighting, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems
as well as other loads. With
Energy Savings with KNX
• up to 40 % with KNX shading control
• up to 50 % with KNX individual room control
• up to 60 % with KNX lighting control
• up to 60 % with KNX ventilation control
the further development of
the system which has already
been in existence for 20 years,
the open- and closed-looped
control systems have been
refined and thus increasingly
better results are achieved.
Nowadays, the savings rates
that have been achieved in
practice are up to 60 percent
and more for the lighting
while up to 50 percent is
possible for individual room
control as a practical study
shows. Of course these types of comparisons assume
a connection to conventional
methods. In the case of renovations in which the building
has been improved in terms
of its energy efficiency and the
installation engineering has
been modernised, the control
technology contributes to the
efficiency gain by at least 5 to
20 percent.
As often occurs in practice,
if optimisation of the energy
consumption has only been
carried out some time after
the initial occupation of the
building and after experiencing day-to-day operations,
the concrete results are persuasive.
Rapid amortisation
In the case of at least two
projects, direct investment
costs for optimising the energy flow are amazingly low
compared to the results. An
amortisation was carried out
immediately. This is linked
to the integrated approach
and multiple use of the sy-
New „SciTec“ Building at Oundle School Peterborough/ Great Britain
Central Control of public Lighting via KNX means/
Austria
Thanks to integrated control and regulation via KNX, in this project
the following reductions in energy consumption were possible:
• 78 % due to use of natural ventilation
• 50 % due to regulation of underfloor heating in 16 zones
• 60 – 70 % due to constant light regulation and additional presence
sensors
• 40 – 60 % energy saved in total compared to a conventional school
building
The City of Salzburg reduces overall energy consumption for street
lighting by approximately 2,5 % and hence saves 750 tons of CO2.
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stem. Building automation
with KNX offers all kinds of
benefits: a flexible electrical
installation for changes of
use and extensions, more
efficiency in the management
and maintenance of the building, increased security for
material assets and people,
a higher level of comfort and
well-being in the workplace,
both in public and residential
buildings. The management
of energy savings is therefore
only one of these. The total
investment costs are thus
spread across many benefits.
Once the installations and
functions have been integrated, further reductions in the
energy consumption can often
be achieved simply through
programming, without the
need for additional hardware
and installations.
In the projects that have been
put forward, almost all of
them feature possible savings
measures with KNX which
often simultaneously serve
comfort, safety and economical operational flow.
Switching
off and dimming
Saving energy means switching
the light off when you don’t
need it. This sounds so simple but it is rarely achieved
in practice in more extensive
buildings with large numbers
of people coming and going.
In office buildings, schools,
factories, warehouses, hotels,
car parks and many other
buildings, artificial lighting is
left switched on for many
reasons. In the case of building
automation with KNX, the
duty cycle can for example be
adapted to the actual lighting
requirement with the help of
a timer program. This measure alone can achieve high
savings which can be further
optimised depending on the
room use and building type,
for example through using
daylight and automatic cutoff when there is sufficient
external brightness. A further
enhancement of the automation is constant lighting
control which guarantees a
comfortable lux value at the
workplace through optimum
use of daylight.
Presence-dependent and thus
accurate demand-based control systems are increasingly
being applied – ideal for staircases, corridors or other
spontaneously used areas
of the building. Lights with
presence detectors can also
be operated with increased
energy efficiency in offices,
schools etc. They then become elements of the room
automation, are integrated
with the blinds, room temperature control and ventilation and thus offer multiple
benefits.
Regulating the heating
and cooling
Electronic individual room
temperature control promises a clear saving potential. It is therefore the most
efficient method of using the
heating and cooling energy
generated via the heating
system or air conditioning
system. Demand-based energy use can be achieved via a
timer program with a temperature profile or even via the
presence signal. As the temperature variables of all the
rooms are available centrally
throughout the KNX system,
heating and cooling energy
can be generated according
to demand and with a high
level of efficiency.
In modern, purpose-built
buildings with glass façades,
fully-automatic sun protection systems are indispensable. Their primary tasks are
shading and cooling to ensure
the well-being of the people
in the building. As these
are likewise controlled with
KNX, additional functions for
improving the energy efficiency are provided in combination with room temperature
control and lighting control.
For example: daylight redirection, use of solar energy
in winter and automatic night
cooling in the summer.
From the perspective
of energy consumption
The interaction of all the
trades in room and building
automation contains a high
optimisation potential. All
the functions are linked in
an energy and building management system. KNX offers optimum solutions with
management and visualisation
systems for this purpose.
Further building technology
systems are integrated via
interfaces. All the data that is
required for efficient building
operation can be recorded,
archived and visualised in a
central location. The energy
consumption data which has
been processed is particularly
interesting and forms the basis for further optimisation of
the energy consumption. Moreover, all the functions can
be operated and monitored
centrally via the visualisation.
A fault indication system increases the availability of the
installation engineering. High
energy consumption caused
by faults can also be quickly
rectified.
Summary
The KNX worldwide standard offers the best prerequisites for improving the energy efficiency in buildings. System integrators can choose
suitable KNX bus devices for
energy-saving functions in the
different trades from almost
7,000 certified products from
more than 225 international
manufacturers. Interconnected energy and building
management systems are
thus formed which allow energy flows to be controlled,
regulated and monitored
according to demand during
operation. Practical applications are persuasive due to
clear savings in energy costs.
In comparison, measures for
energy optimisation often pay
off immediately.
A low Energy Standard single Family Home/ Austria
A new bioclimatic Office Building in Huesca/ Spain
The yearly costs for heating of this 150 m² home are incredibly low;
between � 250 to 300.
By the overall use of KNX, energy consumption in the building is
reduced by 40 %.
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Efficient Polytechnic
Energy-efficient possibilities researched before general renovation
Evaluation of energy efficiency in the Guarda Polytechnic Institute
How can the energy consumption be reduced with
the help of control engineering? What savings rates can
be expected? The responses
can differ according to the
building and type of use.
The people at the “Guarda
Polytechnic Institute” in
Guarda, Portugal wanted
accurate answers. A KNX
testing plant was installed
before a total renovation to
observe possible reductions
in the consumption.
Research is part of everyday
life for the School of Management and Technology
of the Polytechnic Institute
in Guarda.The institute,
which was built in 1980,
consists of four buildings
on an area of 12 hectares.
Four out of a total of 60
classrooms were selected at
the School of Management
and Technology to test and
assess the energy efficiency
and comfort of a planned
energy-efficient renovation. To do so, the rooms
were also fitted with new
dimmable lamps and blinds
for shading and daylight
redirection.
An energy management
system has been registering the energy data since
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September 2009. The standardisation of the KNX
system, the large selection
of components and the fact
that the system fulfills all
the functions required for
this project were arguments
in favour of selecting KNX
as the automation system.
DALI gateway to the electronic ballast devices. Presence
detectors ensure that the
lightings which is not required
when people are absent is not
switched on unnecessarily
but is switched off automatically. The latter function also
applies to the manually controllable blackboard lighting.
An important cost factor
for the energy consumption
is the air conditioning. An
intelligently controlled sun
protection system can achieve
savings. With measurements
of the solar radiation, interior
brightness and an astro program (Elsner/Suntracer), optimal conditions for incidence
of daylight and shading are
achieved. Indoor temperature
Reduced costs in
lighting and climatecontrol
The general lighting in the
classrooms was fitted with
convenient and energy-saving
constant lighting control. To
do so, KNX sends dimming
values which have been calculated with the help of light
sensors via a Hager KNX/
sensors (Zennio/Quad) inside
supply data to protect the
room from overheating in the
summer months. As a result
of automatic constant lighting
control, electricity costs for
artificial lighting are kept low
as well as the cooling loads
due to precise slat positions.
Visualisation
evaluates data
To assess the energy efficiency of the new lighting system
in the classrooms controlled
with KNX and the conventional parts of the building,
the power consumption was
measured separately. The
system integrator used KNX
metres from Lingg&Janke in
connection with the FacilityWeb management system.
The system enables the recording, illustration, switching,
controlling and monitoring
of the energy consumption
in real time. All the values
are brought together in the
visualisation with the help
of a KNX/IP gateway. Error
messages from the electricity
supply or the lighting installation are also processed and
routed. The remote alarm is
carried out through a GPRS
gateway.
Classroom with energy-saving lighting
technology, sun protection, KNX
automation and Smart Metering
Highlights at a glance
• Study for an energy-efficient
renovation of a polytechnic
• Low costs with only 15 KNX
components and 80 working
hours
• Web-based energy management with FacilityWeb
Energy savings with KNX
• 10 to 30 percent energy saving through automation
Implementation:
Planning and system integration:
Melo
Rodrigues-Engineering,
Guarda, Portugal
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Interworking at Headquarters
Efficient building technology at Canon in Spain
The curved architecture of the new Canon headquarters in Spain is energyefficient
In 2008, Canon España
S.A. moved into its new
headquarters to the north
of Madrid. Already during
the building phase, the international environmental
standard was observed in
accordance with ISO 14001.
Externally, this is expressed
in the energy-efficient, curved architectural design.
Inside, state-of-the-art building technology ensures
efficient energy use. KNX
plays an important role in
this: lights, sun protection
systems, heating, air conditioning and ventilation
technology are automatically regulated and controlled with the worldwide
standard.
Offices, laboratories, meeting rooms, an exhibition
space and an auditorium
are located behind the
curved glass facades on
four floors. High levels of
daylight, supplemented by
artificial lighting, automatic
sun protection and regulated air conditioning create a
comfortable ambience. The
demands on building technology are also a challenge
for the control technology.
This must ensure comfort
and safety, positively influence the efficiency of the
energy consumption and
also simplify management
of the building. KNX shows
itself here in its best light:
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an argument in favour of
the worldwide standard was
that the system integrator
was able to select specific
components for perfect solutions from the wide range
of devices available from
the various manufacturers.
664 KNX components, 30
different devices from 22
manufacturers were used
in this project, from the
weather station to sensors,
actuators, logic modules
and gateways as well as
visualisation technology.
Cooling and solar gain
During the planning stage, it
was assumed from the outset that high energy savings
rates could be achieved with
KNX automation, for example 50 to 60 percent for the
lighting using constant lighting
control with presence monitoring. Taking into account
the amount of daylight that
is streaming in, brightness
sensors regulate the DALI
lighting via KNX so that a
uniform brightness level of
500 lux is always maintained.
Unnecessary artificial light
which is typical in conventional lighting systems is thereby avoided. This function is
supported by a facade-based,
precise daylight redirection
of the blind slats. If people
are absent, the luminaires are
switched off automatically. In
the case of the air conditioning,
the planners assumed energy
savings of around 40 percent if
the HVAC system is regulated
and controlled via KNX. Four
functions ensure effectiveness:
a timer with a day, week and
seasonal program, provision
of a standby temperature and
presence monitoring for comfort mode. The meteorological
blind control also contributes
to efficient air conditioning.
During the summer, presencedependent shading provides
cooling while the sun’s heat
can stream into empty rooms
during the winter. Electrically
operated windows are used
for automatic night cooling or
controlled ventilation, depending on the season.
Interworking is the appropriate term for this function and
points to a seamless interaction of all the components and
trades – a further argument in
favour of KNX for the system
integrator.
Manager for peak loads
The building management
system with visualisation and
energy management is representative of the building
technology at Canon España
S.A. All the consumption
data is brought together here
and trends are evaluated for
future optimisation. At the
same time, peak loads are
monitored and consumers
are managed according to
priority. The visualisation makes menus available for all the
floors and functional areas.
The monitoring and operation
of local areas is also possible
via the 12 touch screens in
total that have been installed.
In this project, KNX is also
used for monitoring the energy supply, security technology,
access control and for heating
water and shows its strength
in connection with further
building technology systems
such as Ethernet, BACnet,
Modbus and in the remote
maintenance capabilities.
• Modern administrative centre,
built according to the environmental standard ISO 14001
• 664 KNX components from
22 international manufacturers
• Costs for devices and installation - 400,000 Euro
• 60 percent energy saving, for
the lighting
• 40 percent lower energy costs
for the air conditioning
Visualisation example: The menu page of the weather station provides information
about the external temperature, brightness, wind speed and solar radiation as well
as the status of the eight façade sections.
Implementation:
Fudomo Espacios Inteligentes,
S.L. - Alcobendas (Madrid), www.
fudomo.com
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Insured Energy Balance
KNX makes work areas more efficient in the Prague headquarters
The sun protection systems controlled with KNX help to improve the energy balance considerably
The “Ceska pojistovna a.s”
is the oldest and largest
insurance company in the
Czech Republic. Since it
occupies this lofty market
position, the company sees
it as its duty to run the new
headquarters in Prague
according to strict environmental standards.
The building complex was
completed in 2009 and the
office space alone measures 23,000 square metres. The 2,300 employees
who are located on three
floors behind the glass
facades bathed in daylight have very pleasant
working conditions. The
lighting technology, sun
protection system and air
conditioning which are
controlled by KNX are
factors in this comfort.
Sophisticated functions
ensure that energy is used
sparingly and thus achieve
a clear reduction in the
energy balance.
with KNX: the flexibility of
the system for changes of use,
the simple and thus convenient installation and the versatile functionality for comfort,
safety and energy savings.
The unfavourable energy balance which is typical in glass
constructions was a particular
challenge. The planning office
calculated that this could
be improved by 60 percent
from 3 MW to 1.2 MW using
KNX control systems and
central energy management
compared to conventional
technology: this means 543
W, per work station.
For the practical implementation, this pointed to savings
rates of 50 to 70 percent. It
was therefore simple for the
planners and system integrators to guarantee the client
an energy balance that has
been improved by at least 50
percent.
Functions with
(energy) gain
The particularly efficient
lighting makes is impressive.
Constant lighting control in
the offices in conjunction
with variable daylight redirection of the blinds ensures that
• Largest insurance company in
the Czech Republic
• 8000 lamps with digital lighting
control(DALI)
• 3985 installed KNX components
• Energy balance improved by
60 percent through building
automation
Strong arguments
in favour of KNX
Three arguments can be used
to convince customers in
favour of building automation
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a consistent level of brightness is maintained. So that
the lighting in each work area
only uses the level of energy
required, the differentials of
the light values are calculated
with the help of brightness
sensors. KNX sends these to
the local lighting components
with digital DALI ballasts.
The savings potential of an
automatic sun protection
system should also not be
underestimated. In the summer, rooms that are shaded
at the right time protect the
cooling load. Vice versa, heat
energy can be saved in the
winter by using the direct solar radiation. During the cold
months of the year, closed
blinds improve the building
insulation after office hours.
For heating and cooling in the
offices, zone-based convector
fans are installed which work
autonomously. Through this
division, the building user has
the flexibility to decide on an
open-plan layout or individual offices. To avoid loss of
ventilation, the closed-loop
control systems are linked
with the contacts on the
ventilation slots.
It speaks for itself that the
functions that ensure individual comfort in the workplace and security have prio-
Sun protection precisely according to the daily routine: schematic from astro
control
Implementation:
• Planner: Lighting Projects
Consulting s.r.o, Radlická
• System integrator: Intelligent
systems s.r.o, Radlická
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rity. The web-based visualisation makes manual operation
available for employees. A
menu can be consulted on
each PC with Internet access,
via which the perfect temperature, individual shading
and lighting conditions at the
workstation can be selected.
A Decision With Foresight
Increased efficiency year after year based on KNX
Calculation with sun
and shade
The operation of the entire
building technology is carried
out via the central building
control. Timer programs for
the lighting and room temperatures or setpoint values
can also be set or modified.
An astro program is used to
control the sun protection of
the facades. It thereby precisely calculates the solar radiation and shadows that move
through the winding building
complex during the course
of the day. The shutters are
protected against storm damage via wind sensors.
The energy management
system makes an essential
contribution to the energy
efficiency based on visualisation. It calculates the current
cooling and heating demand
for an effective generation of
energy from climatic values
and the heat requirements of
the convector fans for an effective generation of energy.
For this task, KNX communicates with the HVAC system
via the SQL interface. The energy flows can be observed,
documented and analysed via
Smart Metering in order to
use the determined values
for further optimisation of
the energy efficiency.
A sensor-controlled sun protection system reduces the cooling load
Everyone knows Hartmann
bandaging materials. When
the German textile manufacturer Paul Hartmann decided in favour of medical
products in 1877, little did
he know that his factory
would someday become a
multinational corporation
for medicine and health
care. When the Belgian
branch office “N.V. Paul
Hartmann AG” built its
new logistics and administrative centre in Saintes
in 1998, engineers at the
corporate head office also
showed they had foresight.
They specified KNX (at
that time still EIB) as the
standard for the electrical
installation. They realised
that the flexible bus system
had a future. The fact that
high energy savings could
be achieved on this basis
at a later date with only
a modest investment, was
probably not taken into
account back then.
Successive expansion
The first automatic functions
monitored and controlled
the lighting in the offices,
corridors and outside areas partially via movement
detectors. The blind drive
mechanisms were likewise
integrated in the bus system.
Five years later, the engineers
and system integrators of the
Belgian site determined the
versatile possibilities of the
more sophisticated worldwide KNX standard for more
efficient facility management.
From 2006 onwards, the
KNX functions were gradually extended: the lighting
in the warehouses was given energy-saving constant
lighting control. With the
incidence of daylight, the
lighting is no longer switched on at 100 percent but
just with additional dimming
values. Comfortable lighting
conditions are thus achieved
using less energy.
In 2007 the blind controls
were combined into a central system with weather
stations. Unwanted heating
of the rooms can be avoided
through automatic shading.
This in turn reduces the cooling load. At the same time,
optimum daylight redirection
History of the investments and the resulting energy savings
Year
1999
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
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Functions
Lighting and blinds
First consumer analysis
Lighting in the warehouse, constant lighting control
Automatic sun protection with weather station
Central management
Timers
Optimisation of the central management
Costs €
55.000.00
1.246
2.000
4.000
Total annual saving in % and €
k.A
k.A
0
0
-10,3
4.500
-12,9
5.517
-17,9
7.452
1.000
-25,00
10.087
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Intelligence
in the black dice
KNX supports the hotel business
with many useful functions
Lower current consumption in the warehouse due to automatic lighting control
in combination with constant
lighting control reduces the
need for artificial lighting.
In addition, three wind detectors protect the shutters
automatically against storm
damage.
In the same year, an interface
to the fire alarm system was
integrated. With this safety
measure, in the event of a
fire, the lights can be switched, blinds raised, gates opened and information relayed.
Central management
In 2008, a building management system went into operation using a Homeserver
(Gira). Further saving mea-
• Global corporation decides
early on in favour of the
worldwide standard
• 256 KNX components
• Cost of initial installation 55,000 Euro (1999)
• Extensions and optimisation 8,646 Euro (2006-2009)
• Annual saving of 10,087 Euro
(2009)
System integration:
Jerome Rouiilard, NV Paul Hartmann AG, Saintes, Belgium
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sures can now be programmed and optimised from a
central location e.g. timers
and the central cut-off of the
lights. Setpoint values and
time profiles of the room
temperature control can be
programmed via the visualisation. The generation of the
heating and cooling capacity
is controlled by creating a link
to the HVAC system.
The adoption and processing
of error messages also belongs to the central functions.
Maintenance intervals for the
lights can also be managed
such as acute error messages
from the air conditioning
system or heating system or
in the event of water damage.
Smart Metering applications
with KNX are important for
integrated energy management. With the capture of
consumption data, defects in
the systems can be quickly
detected and signs of wear
can be analysed; it is also
used to optimise the energy
consumption. Records made
since 2005 show the impact
of the energy-specific functions to date. The annual
savings of 25 percent of
the electricity costs or the
resulting 10,000 Euro clearly
exceed the investment costs.
Atmospheric lighting is switched on when you enter the room
The shape of the dice and
black facades characterise the architecture of
the business and design
hotel Nerocubo – an eyecatching sight near the
A22 at Roveredo on the
route to Northern Italy.
Travellers here find stylish
apartments and rooms, for
example for holidays in the
famous region of Trentino,
for meetings or simply
for a stopover. Everyone
feels comfortable and at
ease in the hospitable and
artistic ambience. The
fact that state-of-the-art
technology contributes to
this feeling is a well-kept
secret. The benefits of building automation with KNX
are primarily interesting
for the hoteliers: efficient
organisation of the hotel business, comfort and
security for the guests and
not least economic efficiency through the economic
use of energy. The lights,
sun protection system and
room temperature control
for the 110 rooms and
suites, meeting rooms and
restaurant are controlled
and regulated using KNX
building system technology. The accomplishment
of the system integrator
Exclusive ambience with artificial
lighting
Domotic Italia who brings
together all the distributed functions of KNX and
other systems in one visualisation is outstanding. A
clear and easily understandable operator interface is
available to the hotel staff.
Economical
and convenient
The functions in the allocated
room are already activated
when the guests check in:
the setpoint value of the
room temperature is set
to the comfort level, the
telephone and TV are ready
for operation and the blind
control system goes into
presence mode. If the guests
then enter their room, the
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tically controlled according
to a timer program and
depend on the incidence of
daylight. Only energy-saving
basic lighting is therefore
available. If people enter the
areas, the artificial lighting is
automatically increased. A
manually activated “cleaning
scene” ensures maximum
luminance. Redirection of
the daylight through the blind
slats also reduces the requirement for artificial light.
An automatic sun protection
system should also support
the energy efficiency in the
hotel business: a distinction is made between the
presence and absence of
people. In the winter, when
shading is not necessary for
the guests, heat can be gained
through the sun streaming in.
In the summer, rooms can be
kept cooler by fully closing
the slats.
The generation of energy is
also integrated in the building
management using a thermal
power station and a solar
power station. The visualisation shows self consumption
and the supply of electrical
energy to the mains.
KNX functions ensure efficient use of energy
basic lighting is switched on
and their presence is simultaneously visualised via the
menu. You therefore always
know at reception whether
the guests are in the room.
Technical functions are indicated simultaneously and
alarm signals are received.
The building automation
with KNX can meet various
requirements in the hotel:
it saves the staff from being
briefed on the room functions, enables the presence
of the guests to be monitored which is beneficial
for room service, forwards
technical error messages and
controls energy-based loads
according to demand. The
latter means the economic
use of electricity as well as
heating and cooling energy.
The guests do not have
to forgo their wishes for
comfort. A room manager
makes individual operation
possibilities available: setting the room temperature,
switching the ventilation on
and off, operating the blinds
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Adjustable blind slats let daylight into the room without any glare
and informing the hotel staff
when the guests do not wish
to be disturbed. Using TV
remote control, media such
as music and video can be
retrieved, service packages
or the internet can be used.
Efficient energy use
By locking the room with
the electronic door opener,
the lamps in the rooms and
suites can only be switched on when the guests
or service staff are present.
Unnecessary light is avoided.
The coupling of the room
occupancy with the room
temperature ensures that the
exact optimum temperature
prevails and heat energy is
saved. Room temperature
control systems with KNX in
the conference and meeting
rooms and the offices ensure
that energy is used carefully.
The lighting in the public
areas such as the corridors,
foyer, meeting rooms, restaurant and bar are automa-
• Modern business and design
hotel with around 110 rooms
and suites
• Central management of the
room functions
• Effective sun protection with
solar heat gain in the winter
• Up to 50 % saving in electricity consumption by the lighting
through KNX automation
• Up to 15 % less heat energy
required due to KNX temperature control in all the rooms
System integration:
Conserzio Domotic Italia, Firenze,
IItaly
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Energy Management Inside
First “Green Building” from INTEL equipped with KNX
INTEL Israel – The new development office in Haifa
Since 2009, around 1000
programmers and engineers have been working
in the Israeli subsidiary
of the US semiconductor
manufacturer INTEL. The
new development office in
Haifa was built according
to the LEED guidelines
(Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design).
INTEL has constructed a
certified corporate “Green
Building” for itself as well as
the largest green building in
the Middle East.
Bound by strict standards
but also living up to its
image as a leading technology company, the planning
office selected the KNX
control system for the building technology. It convinced the building engineers
from INTEL with concrete
arguments: the worldwide
standardisation of KNX, the
flexibility and functionality
of the bus system for all
trades as well as the versatile control possibilities for
increased energy efficiency
in buildings.
In particular, efficiency at
the workplace achieved
through comfort and ease
was required. This can be
achieved with KNX through
demand-based shading and
air conditioning as well as
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optimal lighting conditions.
The automatic control and
regulation with KNX promises energy-saving operation for all trades, lighting,
sun protection, heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
The programmability of the
lighting and HVAC functions also enables a quick
and economic change of
use for the rooms – such as
moving to the safe floors on
the underground car park
level in the extreme case of
a war breaking out.
Optimal lighting
conditions
The lighting systems for the
offices, corridors and staircases, meeting rooms, conference rooms, WC facilities
and outdoor installations
alone point to a high energy
demand. If they are not switched on around the clock
with 100 percent brightness
but controlled automatically
according to demand, it can be
reduced by 10 to 50 percent.
For this purpose, the planning
office has introduced the
combination of the KNX system with the digital addressable lighting interfaces (DALI)
as an ideal solution. Together
with the gateways (ABB KNX
DALI gateways), up to 64
electronic ballast devices can
be individually controlled and
dimmed via KNX addresses.
For the organisation of extensive lighting systems, up to 16
control groups can be formed
per gateway. This flexible method enables, in addition, the
monitoring of each individual
lamp for malfunctions – the
benefit of an economic maintenance service.
The perfect climate
For personal requirements,
employees can set the lighting
level individually in lux at their
workstation. A room-based
operator interface is available
on the company computers
for the visualisation. To avoid
unnecessary energy costs,
presence detectors monitor
the presence of people and
switch lighting off automatically after an adjustable time
delay in the event of absence.
The lighting is also controlled
and regulated in corridors, on
staircases and in other rooms.
Brightness sensors ensure
a comfortable and constant
brightness level. In the conference rooms which are used
infrequently, the air conditioning system is controlled
according to requirements
via movement detectors. The
lighting conditions can be adapted via scene controllers at
the touch of a button.
The energy management for
the building technology is
implemented via a KNX visualisation. A KNX/IP gateway
creates the link to the OPC
server. From the central location, the building functions
can be monitored, influenced
and optimised. The energy
consumption can be monitored and analysed continuously
and the discovered savings
potentials that are discovered
are utilised: an investment in
the future which pays for itself
in four to five years according
to the calculations of the
planners.
The system integration of the
KNX installation was carried
out by the Israeli company
S.Kahane&-Sohns LTD.
• Largest building with “Green
Building” certificate in the
Middle East
• 3160 KNX components
• Installation costs of 200.000
Euro
The largest green building in the Middle East
• 4 to 5 year amortisation period through energy savings.
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Increasing scarcity of resources and rising energy
prices are the major challenges of our time. That‘s why
efficient and sustainable
energy usage is an urgent necessity – fully in accordance
with the motto coined by
the European Commission
“less is more”.
Even ahead of transport and
industry, buildings make up
a 40% share of the primary
energy consumption – a share
that leaves a lot of scope for
efficient optimization.
Renovation of the building
shell offers the highest level
of savings among the measures
for optimization of energy efficiency in buildings, however,
the amortization period is in
the range of 10…40 years. Replacement of outdated heating
and air-conditioning systems
allows mid-level savings with
a typical amortization period
of 5…15 years. The use of a
networked room and building
automation solution allows
savings in the double-figure
% range, where typical amortization periods are relatively
short and within one to five
years.
ABB i-bus® KNX supports
conservative and requirement-based energy use by
intelligent and networked
control of room and building
functions (lighting, sun protection, heating, ventilation and
air conditioning).
In this way, energy is only used
when it is actually needed and
then only the amount of energy
required.
Figure 1. Energy Actuator SE/S 3.16.1
is the appropriate technology
in this application area.
Energy meters with KNX interfaces have been available up
to now to measure the power
consumption. The new ABB
i-bus KNX Energy Actuator
SE/S 3.16.1 allows even moredetailed measurement. This
switch actuator determines
the electrical parameters and
the energy consumption for
every individual channel. These
measured values are made
available to the KNX system
for further evaluation.
Energy efficiency through
energy transparency
Scientifically-proven
energy efficiency
It is only really useful to implement optimization measures if
you are aware of how much energy you are consuming. This
aspect of energy monitoring
is increasing in significance to
facilitate transparency of the
energy flows in a building and
for evaluation purposes. KNX
In order to provide customers
with informative arguments
when conducting discussions
with operators and investors,
ABB has developed a software
tool in conjunction with the
Biberach University of Applied
Sciences, which determines
possible savings for a reference
Figure 3. Energy efficiency brochure
building. The savings - in comparison with a conventional
installation - can be calculated
for a hotel room, a classroom
or a single office depending on
the functions used in the areas
of lighting and blind control.
The energy efficiency tool is
available free-of-charge for
all interested parties on the
Internet at http://www.abb.
com/knx.
Further detailed information
on the topic of energy efficiency in buildings with ABB i-bus
KNX as well as the corresponding brochures, product
information and reference
reports can also be found on
the Internet at http://www.
abb.com/knx.
Contact:
[email protected]
Figure 2. Software tool for calculation of the energy efficiency (screenshot)
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SeeTool – Save energy and costs
with modern building control
Whoever decides to invest
in constructing or modernising buildings plans to
be in the black in the long
term. However, investors
and users have to expect
high costs, at least when it
comes to energy consumption. A definite advantage is
when the energy balance is
positive – thanks to modern
building control with KNX.
The Schneider Electric SeeTool shows you the options.
energy efficiency and thus A
classification according to EN
15232, amongst others. We
provide you the proof in black
and white with the Schneider
Electric SeeTool. With the
help of practical proposals,
it shows the energy-saving
potentials of your building
giving a realistic evaluation.
An invaluable advantage when
it comes to saving energy and
costs, starting right from the
planning phase.
Attractive
for user and tentants
KNX – Three letters
that denote optimum
energy efficiency
Global warming is heavily
impacted by CO2 emisions
from buildings. And Global
Warming is now directly impacting business, through new
energy efficiency standards,
and because customers are
asking for energy efficient
buildings. A building which is
optimised for energy efficiency
will be quicker to sell or rent,
because it is economical and
hence particularly attractive
for users and tentants. A good
argument for the wallet and
the environment too.
A plus for new buildings
and modernisation
Electrical devices have long
since been evaluated and sold
according to their energy consumption and cars measured
against their emission values.
Consumers are aware of this
issue – not least because saving
energy reduces costs. But there
is still more. A building whose
energy efficiency is optimised
with building control is a major
plus for the balance sheet.
Energy efficiency
made easy
Schneider Electric, the specialist for energy efficiency,
offers the optimal solutions
for building control with
KNX. Solutions that guarantee a high potential for
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Building control with KNX is
one of the most effective options to reduce consumption
and use energy efficiently. Particularly in office complexes,
KNX proves its potential.
The idea behind KNX is as
simple as it is ingenious. KNX
combines all the building
functions into one intelligent
system and ensures that the
heating or lighting is switched
on only when necessary. A simple example: if the presence
detectors do not register
movement in the office or corridors for a longer period of
time, the light is automatically
switched off and the heating
lowered. This not only means
more convenience but, above
all, that energy consumption is
considerably reduced thanks
to modern building control
with KNX. SeeTool provides
the proof. With its help, you
can easily see for yourself the
high energy-saving potential of
KNX solutions from Schneider Electric.
Create a new project
Select room functions from pre-defined KNX-solutions.
Intelligent and efficient
– The benefits of
SeeTool at a glance
With the SeeTool, making
energy efficiency a reality is
simple. It will reveal concrete
potential savings for your
building – when compared to
Room data settings
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conventional installations – as
early as the planning phase and
provide solutions for building
control so this potential can
be exploited to the full.
Less products, more
efficient solutions
When suggesting solutions,
the SeeTool has access to a
range of Schneider Electric
KNX products but these have
been deliberately kept as few
as possible. Our basic approach was to attain maximum
efficiency using the minimum
number of components – not
just with a view to energy
consumption but to keeping
down costs for purchasing and
installation too.
Specific results for
specific requirements
Based on your data, the
SeeTool will provide specific
solution proposals – including
the components required and
circuit diagrams. The precise
potential compared to conventional installation will be
worked out for each solution,
providing concrete values that
you can use to make realistic
plans and calculations.
Demonstrate your
competence
The SeeTool will prepare all
results in a detailed results
report. The solutions, facts
and figures the report provides
you with will enable you to demonstrate your competence
and expertise. This will allow
you to save energy and costs
for your customers – thereby
making yourself priceless.
Approved
and confirmed
The SeeTool has been evaluated by an independent
institute, the VTT Technical
Research Centre of Finland,
which confirmed it to be in
line with present methods for
calculating energy use.
Free-to-use
The SeeTool is available freeof-charge and can be used
conveniently and simply on a
computer.
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Using SeeTool
The most important
facts at a glance
You enter your data for the
building and the individual
rooms, choose the solution
you want from those proposed
for control with KNX by the
SeeTool and will immediately
receive a results report tailored to your individual project.
The results report will summarise your data, giving details on
the chosen solution and a calculation of possible associated
energy savings compared to a
conventional solution. Besides
the overall savings, it will also
provide potential savings for
individual areas – electricity,
heating, CO2 emissions using
straightforward, concrete
facts.
Detailed savings:
> heating
> electricity
> CO2
> total savings
DIN EN 15232
Energy efficiency
of buildings
According to this standard, the
potential savings and energy
efficiency of a building are
evaluated depending on the
efficiency of the technology
installed in the building. The
solutions provided by the
SeeTool offer consistently
A-class functionality.
Energy efficiency
made easy
How you profit in your
day-to-day work
The solutions for greater
energy efficiency will not only
enable your customers to save
energy and costs – you yourself
will profit from the ideas and
documentation of the KNXapplications specifically too in
your day-to-day work.
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Improving the energy efficiency of an apartment
in an old building in Berlin
Energy-efficient building of historic importance
Old buildings are beautiful, but they are rarely
well insulated. However,
improving the “interior energy efficiency” significantly
reduces heating costs and
CO2 emissions. Home automation systems, such as
Synco living from Siemens
Building Technologies Division, play an important role
in this process, as this case
study of an apartment in an
old building in Berlin shows
The Radetzky family has been
living for several years in a 180
m² apartment on the second
floor of an old building in Berlin’s
Kreuzberg district. The building
was constructed in 1906 right
next to a church. Its brick walls
and neo-gothic facade with high
lancet windows reflect the
sacral architecture of the time
to great effect. Today, it is listed
as a historic building.
Since preservation regulations
stipulate that the facade of this
historic building be kept as is, the
exterior walls lack insulation.
Despite several renovations,
the building’s thermal insulation
standard is low. For this reason,
Thomas Radetzky began to
take measures to improve the
interior energy efficiency of his
family’s apartment: In several
steps he installed the electronic
home automation system Synco
living from Siemens Building
Technologies Division. At the
same time, he carefully logged
his family’s consumption of natural gas and electricity before
and after installing the various
system components.
Building services and
Synco living
Rooms are heated with a hotwater radiator system (singlepipe system; flow temperature
limited to a maximum of 75°C).
The heating curve is controlled
based on the outside temperature. Heat is generated by
a natural gas boiler installed
in 2003. It also functions as a
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tankless water heater for domestic hot water. In December of 2006, the family installed
Synco living radiator controls
with wireless technology in
all rooms. For each room,
Radetzky programmed the
target temperatures to match
the times when the room is
actually being used. The central
unit was preset to 24°C for
Comfort mode and to 18°C
for Eco mode. If desired, these temperature presets can
easily be overridden on an
individual basis. Settings can
be programmed quickly and
easily on the central apartment
unit (picture 2), and they can
be modified remotely from a
cellular phone.
Energy consumption
Picture 1.
View of building from the south
Picture 2.
Synco living central apartment unit
with display and operating panels
Tab. 1. Physical characteristics of the building and heating systems
Characteristic
Explanation
Location
Berlin Kreuzberg
Heating degree value
20/15 (1970-2008)
3.615 Kd/a
Year built
1906
Last renovated
-
Use
Residential
Usable space
180
Usage units, total
28
For a room temperature of
20°C, heating limit of 15°C
Historical building
Multi-family building
Physical characteristics and heating:
Thermal insulation
standard
none
k-value – exterior wall
~ 1,7 W/m² K
Brick, 24 cm, not insulated
k-value – windows
~ 2,5 W/m² K
Compound windows, wood
frames with significant leaks
Heat generator, power
16,8 kW
Natural gas, wall-mounted
boiler (2003 model)
Domestic hot water
heating
central
Natural gas, tankless water
heater
Assuming the energy consumption for domestic hot
water heating has remained
the same, the recorded values
show a significant reduction in
electrical heat release during
the 2008/09 heating season.
For room heating, a savings
of approximately 28 % was
achieved. In the same time
period, natural gas and electricity requirements for heating
and hot water were reduced
by 21 % and 10 % respectively
as compared to the two-year
average without Synco living.
The data shows that the
significant benefits of timeand room-based on-demand
heating control using Synco
living are directly linked to the
insufficient thermal insulation
of the historical facade and
the major transmission and
ventilation heat losses resulting from it. In addition, the
operation of the natural gas
boiler has been load-based
(modulating) since 2007, which
also contributed significantly
to the reduction in consumption. Combining electricity and
gas consumption into primary
energy consumption after applying the respective coefficient
(2.7 and 1.1) results in the situation shown in figure 4. This
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Tab. 2. Equipment and control – before/after
Characteristic
Before installing Synco living
After installing Synco living
Boiler control
Flow temperature control based on
outside temperature and reference room
(living room)
Load-based modulation of furnace
Heaters
Thermostatic valves (manual control).
No time schedules.
Eletronic single-room controllers.
Comfortable temperatures based on
times of use.
Heating
Continuous
Based on occupancy
RF-controlled outlets
N/A
Timed switching of standby devices;
with occupancy control since
November 2008
Tab. 3. Annual heating consumption values for room heating, electricity and primary energy over time
Relative consumption
Degree
day
value
20/15
Natural
gas, standardized
without
DHW
Electricity
Primary
energy
Heating
Electricity
Primary
Kd/a
kWh/m²
kWh/m²
kWh/m²
%
%
%
2004/05
3.501
110
25
187
2005/06
3.852
119
26
201
2006/07
2.712
99
24
175
2007/08
3.420
76
24
148
2008/09
3.415
93
22
161
Period
100
100
100
87
96
90
74
90
80
Explanation
Before Synco
living
Before Synco
living
Switchover
After Synco
living
After Synco
living
Summary and future
plans
DHW = domestic hot water
Primary energy coefficient, heating
1,1
Primary energy coefficient, electr.
2,7
Specific primary energy = 1.1 * specific nat. gas consumption without DHW + 2.7 * specific elect. consumption
MW
without
114,3
MW with 84,3
Synco living installation clearly
exceeds the stipulated savings
potential, which in other field
studies was determined to
be 15 – 20 % of the heating
consumption when using
electronic single-room control
systems in residential applications. The savings would have
been even higher if it had not
been for the extraordinarily
25,3
22,8
193,9
154,2
cold months of January and
February during the 2008/2009
heating season. In addition, the
waste heat produced by electrical devices (used sparingly)
did not contribute to room
heating during the last heating
period under observation. This
effect corresponds to an increase in natural gas consumption
by approximately 250 kWh/a.
Berlin are relatively modest
(electricity = EUR 0.174/
kWh, natural gas = EUR 0.058/
kWh), Synco living would
have yielded even higher
cost savings in another city.
In light of these benefits, the
initial investment pays for
itself quite quickly: Based on
2008/2009 energy rates, the
payback period is around six
years. Installed by a specialized
company, a solution such as
the one used by the Radetzkys costs approximately EUR
2,500. 80% of the costs are for
the heating control devices,
the rest for radio-frequency
switches and socket adapters.
However, homeowners with
basic technical skills are able
to install a standard system
themselves thanks to the
system’s plug & play design.
In this case, the price for a
basic Synco living package is
approximately EUR 950 for
an average apartment.
Cost savings
Since installing the Synco living
system two and a half years
ago, the Radetzky family has
been able to save approximately EUR 400 per year.
In addition, they were able to
reduce their carbon footprint
by approximately 1.5 tons of
CO2 per year. Since natural
gas and electricity rates in
To counteract the insufficient
thermal insulation of their
apartment in an old building
in Berlin, the Radetzky family
installed a Synco living home
automation system from
Siemens. The result: energy
savings of approximately EUR
400 per year. In the coming
year, Thomas Radetzky plans
to expand his Synco living
system by adding smoke
detectors, door and window
contacts, and a video-based
intruder alarm system.
Contact:
[email protected]
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Electricity kWh/m2
Gas kWh/m2
Primary kWh/m2
special energy consumption kWh/m2
GTZ 20/15
with synco living
Heating period
Picture 3. The control units of the Synco living home automation system
regulate the indoor climate and record the use of energy and water.
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Figure 4. Electricity and natural gas consumption as well as primary energy
consumption over time, standardized by heating degree days, heating degree
values of 20/15 for Berlin-Tempelhof.
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KNX HVAC RF made easy
At the 2008 edition of the ish
fair and when hearing about
the then new specification
for OpenTherm KNX RF
realizations, a group of HVAC
manufacturers joined forces
and set up a new Task Force.
The goal of the Task Force
was to extend the KNX specifications in such a way that it
would be able to develop a fullfledged KNX central heating
system, including hot water
production, influencing heat/
cool production depending on
the valve positions in individual
rooms and taking into account
systems like heat pumps and
solar panels.
As this application allows to
not only heat/cool rooms
individually but also informs
the producer of heat or cooling on the current needs, it
contributes significantly to the
energy efficiency of homes and
buildings.
During the elaboration of
the extensions to the KNX
Standard, the Task Force
agreed that the solution should
enable the installer to set up
the system without the help
of a tool and that the solution should permit devices to
communicate only wireless.
KNX RF and the KNX Easy
installation principle were
the natural consequence,
whereby it was agreed to take
into account the new KNX
flexible E-Mode concept. The
latter enables to develop Easy
compatible products, of which
the number of data points is
not rigidly fixed but extendible.
The agreed application has
now been published in the
KNX Application Note 138
and principally works as
follows:
- The core of the system
consists of a Room Regu-
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Room Regulator
Window contact
Heating / Cooling valves
Scheduler
Presence
Detector
Room / Outside
Temperature Sensor
Solar panels
Heat pump
lator and a Central Heating
Controller.
- The Room Regulator can
receive the necessary input data from amongst
others a scheduler, window
contacts, a presence detector and possibly a Room
and Outside temperature
sensor.
- On the basis of the above information, the Room Regulator controls the connected
heating or cooling valves.
- The application can be
extended with a Maximum
Position Selector, which
collects the valve positions
as sent by the available
Room Regulators. The
Maximum Position Selector
Pump
Heat / Cooling Producer
then calculates the maximum position and provides
this to the central heating
controller.
- The Central Heating Controller may:
• receive the calculated
maximum position of the
installed valves;
• receive a shift/correction
of the central heating flow
temperature
• receive commands from
a connected heat pump, allowing to turn off the central
heating system;
• receive commands from a
connected solar controller,
allowing turning off the
domestic hot water production;
Heat meter
• inform a connected heat
meter on the actual consumed heat
• influence the set point of
the revolution speed ration
of the connected heating
pump.
Next to the manufacturers
involved in the before-said
Task Force, members of KNX
are invited to start developments on the basis of this
newly available extension to
the KNX specifications. More
information can be obtained
from the TF Chairman, Mr.
Joost Demarest ([email protected] – 0032 2 775
86 44).
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New ETS4 Functions,
Improved Work Procedures for KNX Experts
An important goal during ETS4
development was to increase
overall performance during
project editing and optimize
the user’s work flow. This is
reflected in the ETS4 program
in two ways:
a) Improved performance of
individual, frequently used
work steps (e.g. KNX product data import);
b) Introduction of new ETS4
functions, previously unavailable in ETS3.
The underneath list gives examples of some of these ETS4
functions, if possible illustra-
ted with a picture. The listed
examples are not exhaustive
but give a good impression of
the new possibilities in ETS4.
1 Database
Change of database
Advantage compared to ETS3
Changing the database is now possible directly in ETS4.
After selection of another database, there is no need to
close or restart the program, as used to be the case in
ETS 3. Time needed to switch to other data or projects
is thus significantly decreased.
2 Database
Database repository
The bigger the KNX project, the more important it
is that access to the data is well regulated. ETS 4 now
allows storing projects on a central server repository,
thus optimizing the workflow. Several persons can access
this data: ETS 4 indicates the person currently editing
the data (the status of the project is set to “checked
out”), all others can only view the data. Under ETS 3,
access to the same project by several persons had to
be regulated by own working rules.
3 Database
Automated database backup
Data backups are vital in any IT infrastructure, creating
an extra copy of one’s work results. The ETS4 optimizes
backup by either performing it during project editing
or automatically / on user request when quitting the
program.
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4 Data exchange
Project export
Not only the size of KNX installations is constantly
increasing, KNX is moreover often linked with other
automation systems. An easy exchange of data is therefore of the essence. This is for instance the case for
visualization systems, showing the status of a KNX
project in a control room. With the newly defined XML
based ETS4 in/export now all data of exported ETS4
projects can be accessed by reading them directly. In
ETS3, access to this data was very limited.
5 Projects
Extra project data
The project documentation does not consist of only
the project file itself: it may also consist of extra information like CAD drawings, product documentation or
installation manuals. Such data may be missing if not
explicitly requested during hand-over of the project
or may not be kept up to date during the project life
cycle. ETS4 now allows storing and attaching such data
directly to the ETS project. Via a separate dialog, files
can be added to the ETS4 project, deleted or extracted
for viewing purposes.
6 Projects
Detailed log descriptions
Documenting performed steps is important during the
life of a project. ETS 4 allows the installer to create extended log descriptions. These descriptions can consist
of a title summarizing the log entry as well as a more
elaborate description.
7 Projects
Free group address structure
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2 and 3 level group addresses are well known from
ETS3. However, if an installation needs a more granular
group address structure, a three level group address
structure may be too restrictive to meet the project
requirements. ETS4 now allows the user to freely define
one’s group address levels. The ETS4 moreover allows
the use of the entire 16 bit KNX group address space
(compared to only 15 bits in ETS 3).
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8 Projects
Embedded parameter dialog
Parameter dialogs are the central control windows for
the configuration of KNX device properties. Hence, it is
important to be able to quickly access them when editing
or quickly view the current parameterization status of a
device. In ETS4, parameter dialogs are embedded directly
in the relevant ETS4 view (e.g. topology) and can be displayed easily by clicking the relevant tab (even parameters of
several devices at the same time). If desired, parameters
different from the device default setting can be marked
with an appropriate icon. These possibilities did not exist
in ETS3: at one given time it was only possible to view
the parameters of a single device in a separate window.
9 Projects
Dynamic folder
Visualizing devices according to specific properties is a
classic action during the creation of a project. The so
called filter criteria are always different and may even
be combined (e.g. display all couplers of a project with
specific names). In ETS4 the “dynamic folders” allow the
installer to define the content of a window according to
his freely set selection criteria. These folders (and their
individual display criteria) can also be saved. ETS3 only
allowed to enter selection criteria per column, without
being able to combine selection criteria or to save them.
10 User Interface
Windows explorer behavior in ETS4
ETS users should be familiar with the behavior of Windows Explorer. This behavior is now to a large extend
adopted in ETS 4, e.g. by double-clicking in a window
one can reach the next lower (e.g. double clicking main
group to reach the underlying middle groups) or next
higher level. ETS3 does not allow this: with this, editing
performance can be considerably improved.
After the above detailed
enumeration, please find
below a further overview
of new / improved ETS4
functions, sorted according
to category.
Bus Access
• Parallel download possible
in several „Twisted Pair“
segments, provided these
are linked via IP.
• Bus access also available in
free of charge ETS4 DEMO
User interface
• License overview directly
accessible after ETS4 start
• Fast switching between projects via TAB bar (if more
than one project is open)
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• Multi-monitor support, distributable ETS4 windows
• Permanent access to KNX
News (can be deactivated,
if desired)
• Quick action bar for important functions, such as open
recent projects (also if data
base is currently not open)
• Comfortable search and filtering in product catalogue,
product search window and
in all other views
• Keyboard and menus more
easily configurable
• Fast navigation/ view switching between objects and
assigned group addresses
(and vice versa)
•…
Project editor/ analysis
• Powerful Favorites Folder,
overall project view/ editing
possible
• Newly defined „To Do“ list,
onto which to be completed
project elements can be
dragged or automatically
accessed on click
• New folder for “recent used”
products
• Product/ project import
wizard with new options
• Detailed view of filter/search
results, multiple selections
with a single click
• Bus/ group monitor with powerful and free configurable
filter-/ record capabilities
•…
Project documentation
• Considerably smaller project
export files
• Individual device reports
possible
• Report layout individually
configurable
System support ETS4
• Additional support of Windows 7 64 Bit; Windows
2003/2008 Server either 32
or 64 Bit; same applies to
separately installed KNX
Falcon 2.0
• New and easy diagnosis
wizard for error recognition
• Manual or automatic ETS4
online update
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New Members
Italy
3E s.r.l.
GErMaNy
alzinger & Vogel
Softwareentwicklungs GmbH
FraNcE
calaO Systems
USa
Exor International Inc
GErMaNy
GEVa automation GmbH
GEVA automation
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3E is oriented toward supplying solutions for energy savings, modular
devices for measurement and consumption control, power quality analyzers
for energy monitoring in industrial field,
communication devices based on standard protocols and network software
for management of data acquisition. The
activities related to the KNX world
are a KNX communication module
combined to the single and three-phase
energy counters.
Alzinger & Vogel Softwareentwicklungs
GmbH is an innovative software company
with over 15 years of experience and
offers individual consulting and software
development, tailored to customer needs.
Alzinger & Vogel Softwareentwicklungs
GmbH specializes in: Solutions for control tasks in testing and manufacturing
facilities, consulting and customization
of the EDS system CADIM and consulting and development for custom
software. AVS GmbH also focuses on
the exact implementation of customer
requirements and ensuring high quality
of their developed software. Customers
are accompanied and supported, starting
with the problem analysis, followed by
evaluation of possible solutions, system
design and implementation, and ending
with the commissioning, following the
successful Going Live Concept.
CALAO Systems was founded in 2007 by
a group of engineers with a specialized expertise in embedded computers. CALAO
Systems provides innovative solutions
for ARM based embedded computers.
The developed software can easily be
ported on kits that are dedicated to small
or medium manufacturing batches. By
choosing an ARM processor, standard
development tools and an open operating
system, CALAO Systems’ customers
secure their investments and guarantee
their long term strategic independence.
They have recently added a new line
of products for the home and building
automation & smart grid markets. This
product line includes USB Keys, HABA
Controllers with Linux as OS and many
open source projects. These platforms
support KNX-TP1, KNX-RF, Wireless
M-BUS, ZigBee.
For 20 years, Exor has been a provider
of operating and visualization systems for
mechanical and plant engineering. Exor is
a world leader on the touch panel market.
This success is due to an ergonomic configuration software and the large number
of communication activities. More than
160 different controllers can communicate
with the Exor systems. Exor supports
open field buses and manufacturer-specific
protocols. More than 100 different product
versions allow the user to choose the best
hardware for the task. In 2006, the first
operating systems for buildings, homes and
the residential sector were developed. The
communication in buildings is implemented
with KNX and other systems. To create
the graphical user interface, (GUI) Exor
offers its own software that can be used
platform-independently.
GEVA automation has its roots as a
specialist in technically sophisticated
plant automation in the metal and mining
industry. The corporate philosophy is
shaped by many years of experience in
automation technology, combined with
an understanding for process technology and a long-term cooperation with
customers and suppliers. The critical
core competences are bundled in their
company: R&D, engineering, application
software development, manufacturing and
commissioning. R&D activities include
concepts for the integration of industrial automation, networks and building
automation. The company was founded
in 1991 and had a branch in the Russian
Federation since 2002.
Contact: www.3e-srl.com
Contact: www.alzinger-vogel.de
Contact: www.calao-systems.com
Contact: www.exorint.net
Contact: www.geva.de
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tHE NEtHErlaNdS
Hunter douglas
Europe BV
Hunter Douglas is a worldwide market
leader for window covering products
with innovative and proprietary products like roller blinds, screens, venetian
blinds, Roman blinds, dual and pleated
blinds, curtains, awnings, Venetian blinds
for outside, etc. Luxaflex is one of the
major brands in Europe. All products
contribute to sustainable solutions for
energy savings, light regulation, comfort
and integration in home and building
automation systems. The Hunter Douglas EOS pro Control system facilitates
the integration of shading systems and
systems for heating, ventilation, lighting
and cooling. The combination of their
ability to automate their products with
functional design strengths makes Hunter
Douglas very unique.
Contact: www.hunterdouglascontract.com
GErMaNy
Kellendonk
Elektronik GmbH
taIwaN
lite Puter
Enterprise co. ltd.
GErMaNy
MBS GmbH
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Kellendonk is one of the largest manufacturer independent technology
developers in building automation and
wireless technologies. The core competence of the this implementation of
product ideas and innovative solutions,
beginning with the concept to production.
For example, the EEBus: A open system
that networks municipal utilities, energy
providers, equipment manufacturers,
service providers and customers in an
intelligent way. With a combination of
neutrality, technological knowledge and a
high degree of depth networking with the
industry, Kellendonk knows the interests
of the market. A standard-capacity technological concept and the broad support
of industry partners make the EEBus an
international sustainable solution. The
EEBus builds inter alia further on the
KNX standard.
Lite-Puter, established in 1978 in Taiwan,
is a leading designer and manufacturer of
professional lighting controllers as well as
home automation systems. Lite-Puter’s
architectural and stage lighting control
systems have occupied a considerable
share in the world market. Now LitePuter has 35 exclusive agents and 80
distributors spreading over 64 countries.
Lite-Puter has also won many prizes,
including Rising Star Award, Taiwan
Symbol of Excellence, PLASA Award for
Product Excellence, Innovation Research
Award and Good Design Award. Based
on their expertise in lighting controllers,
Lite-Puter’s objective is to offer a total
solution for home automation systems.
MBS, founded in 1987, has become a
specialist in communication technologies
mainly for building automation in the past
years. The company provides services
and products for integration solutions
in the building automation market. The
company has been providing EIB/KNX
solutions for years, mainly as gateway
products to connect to other building
automation communication protocols
like BACnet, LonTalk, Modbus, M-Bus
and many more. MBS has its main office
in Krefeld (near Düsseldorf, Germany).
Contact: www.kellendonk.de
Contact: www.liteputer.com.tw
Contact: www.mbs-software.de
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dENMarK
QEES
NOrway
radiocrafts aS
As a cutting-edge energy management
solution provider, QEES pursue, a comprehensive strategy to trigger the smart
home mass market in close collaboration
with energy suppliers, broadband providers and telcos. With a product launch
of 50+ new and unparalleled energy
management products, QEES takes smart
metering beyond the smart meter. The
product range consists of the following:
primarily, a complete and highly aesthetic
range of wireless products for retrofit,
wall and ceiling installation – all with builtin electricity meters; secondarily, third, a
unique WiFi gateway, acting as a ‘bridge’
between the patchwork of technology
platforms in the market; and finally, a
very cost-effective and portable Home
Display solution.
Radiocrafts offers standard RF modules
for operation in the license-free ISM bands
at 315 / 433 / 429 / 868 /915 / 2450 MHz.
The company provides compact embedded modules that are easy to integrate
and easy to use, at with the shortest
possible time-to-market. Radiocrafts is
the market leader on Wireless M-Bus
for Automatic Meter Reading. Radiocrafts
have pin compatible modules for several
wireless technologies
Contact: www.qees.eu
Contact: www.radiocrafts.com
KNX Handbook now in 13 languages!
Handbook for Home and Building control
The KNX handbook has already
been translated into Chinese,
Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish,
French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Perisan, Russian, Swedish
and Spanish.
The handbook introduces the
reader to the KNX system and
common applications.
This 5th edition addresses beginners as well as professionals who
already have a basic knowledge of
home and building control based
on KNX.
You can order the book for
24,90 E plus shipping from:
KNX association
De Kleetlaan 5 Bus 11
B - 1831 Diegem-Brüssel
Belgium
For order: http://onlineshop.knx.org
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New KNX Products
b.a.b-technologie GmbH
basalte
B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH
EnOcean eibPort
auro
B.E.G. dali/KNX Gateway
The new eibPort combines the wireless
EnOcean technology with KNX and is
offering the gateway functions and its well
known visualisation at the same time. The
EnOcean components are perfect for the
refitting of KNX plants. With the new
eibPort people are able to combine the
Smart Metering KNX products with the
energy saving EnOcean devices. In this
way energy efficiency also takes place in
the automation system itself.
Contact: www.bab-tec.de
basalte introduces its new KNX motion
detector Auro. With its completely flat
design and extremely low visible height
(1mm), Auro will fit the requirements for
integrating the detector into any decor.
With its diameter of only 52 mm, Auro
is currently one of the smallest motion
detectors on the market. Auro integrates
a lux sensor for light-dependent control,
and connects directly to KNX using the
integrated bus coupler. It also integrates
a temperature sensor. Auro is good news
for architects as well as consumers, as the
flat design makes it almost invisible. Auro
fits basalte´s philosophy of simplicity,
quality, and subtle excellence.
Thanks to this gateway, up to 64 DALIECG in a maximum of 16 groups can be
triggered via KNX. The ECG-activation
can be made with three processes:
One possibility is a push button on the
device, a second one the B.E.G. DALIprogramming tool. The third possibility is
an integrated web browser which mainly
supports DALI/KNX Gateway 2 IP. Thus,
the assignment of the ECG can simply be
done with a Smartphone via WLAN. The
device can also trigger single ECG.
Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com
Contact: www.basalte.be
basalte
B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH
Bleu comm’ azur EUrl
deseo
B.E.G. lUXOMat®
Pd9-dIM-KNX/EIB-Fc
ProKNX-IPi gateway
basalte presents the new Deseo room
controller. This latest novelty combines
simplicity, ease of use and technology
into an innovative design, within the
dimensions of a standard lighting switch.
The integrated 1,7" LED display allows
the operation of all functions in a very
simple and intuitive way. With one single touch, it is possible to operate any
lighting circuit, control different scenes,
operate the central music system, control
the sunscreens, or operate the heating,
air conditioning and ventilation system
using the built-in thermostat. The tactile
technology, typical for basalte products,
permits the control of all these functions
with extreme ease of use in a sleek and
refined design.
The mini-presence detector LUXOMAT®
PD9-DIM-KNCX/EIB-FC is now available
in version 4.0. This version contains a
switching exit or two dimming exits in
order to trigger actuators. Calibrating
the light value is easier thanks to a
reflection coefficient and a correction
value. In addition, the device offers
two brightness-independent switching
channels which send 1Bit telegrams in a
delayed or undelayed manner in order to
switch objects or show presence. These
channels can now also be controlled by
button. The false ceiling detector is one
of the smallest motion detectors of B.E.G.
with a size of only Ø 25mm (without
ring), making it perfect for use in offices.
Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com
Contact: www.basalte.be
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The ProKNX-IPi gateway with new
ProKNX iPhone Applications on App
Store – HD version will be available on
03 / 2011. Find the advantages of these
visualizations: no server will be needed to
access to your bus, free “ProKNX” iPhone
Application, connect up to 10 devices at
the same time with 100% feedback, and
establish your personal configuration in
a text file – no programming language,
no GUI editor necessary. Features: ON/
OFF, dimming, shutters, recall and store
KNX scenes, define your own iPhone
scenes. Download the configuration to
all of your iPhones with the pin number
that you will get. You can program your
installation with ETS3 or ETS4 using this
ProKNX gateway.
Contact: www.proknx.com
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BMS – Building Management
Systems
Small high-performance
server for KNX systems
The industrial-DIN-rail server of BMS is
inconspicuous, but has it all: the processor is an Intel Atom 1.1 GHz, but has a
power consumption maximum of 5.9 watt.
Therefore the operating costs stay below
10 € a year! The mini has two USB ports,
LAN, WLAN, a monitor port, two GB of
RAM, two GB flash memory which can
be expanded by an additional industrial
mini-SD memory card and communicates
directly to the KNX system via LAN.
Small and wear-free components were
used to ensure a five year warranty. The
BMS-Server works with the embedded
system from Microsoft “WES 2009” and
is offered with 230 V power supply.
Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH
cd Innovation
solo® controls
Maestro -MS3
Switching, dimming, use of blinds or light
scenes – the functions of the new solo®
controls are varied. Each rocker, which
is available as a version with 1,2 or 4
controls with color schemes owning two
LEDs, indicate the status of the connected
device. The innovative RGB-LED technology follows the intuitive color concept
from Busch-Jaeger. For ease of reference,
the push buttons can be provided with
accompanying pictographs. The connection between switches and KNX-devices
is made in combination with the respective
bus coupler 6120/12-101 and 6120/13.
Contact: www.busch-jaeger.com
Contact: www.bms-solutions.de
The MS3 is an extremely powerful and
flexible control center for the KNX system and an ultimate gateway between
KNX and other systems, as it controls
them using RS232, RS485, IP and IR.
The MS3 is a web and smart phone
server utilizing the same unmatched,
user friendly, Maestro GUI, simplifying
control of home and building systems. It
provides all essential functions: schedule
and macro manager, powerful function
blocks controller, events logger and a
KNXnetIP gateway. The MS3 has 2 integral RS232/RS485 ports enabling two
way control of external systems such as
multimedia and VRV A/C systems. The
Maestro script language modules enable
writing of complex protocols and energy
management algorithms.
Contact: www.cdinnovation.com
BUScH-JaEGEr ElEKtrO GMBH
cd Innovation
comm-tec
Busch-triton®
Maestro - MtS3-S
KNX Gateway
for rtI aV control Solutions
The new generation of the Busch-triton®
sensors now offers even more features.
A bus coupler and an infrared receiver
are directly integrated. The individual
rocker of the multi-function elements
can be programmed flexibly. Each side
can trigger separate functions; there
are 3 rockers and thus a 6-fold control.
Busch-triton® is available in different
variants with one, three or five rockers,
with or without RTC function. You can
label each individual button. The subtle
lighting provides orientation. The five
color variants of Busch-triton® offer an
alternative for any environment.
Contact: www.busch-jaeger.com
The MTS3 is an extremely powerful and
flexible control center for KNX and an
ultimate gateway between KNX and other
systems, as it controls them using RS232,
RS485, IP or IR.
The MTS3 is a web and smart phone server. It has an integrated microphone and
speakers and performs videophone/intercom calls using SIP. In addition it facilitates:
IP camera video stream presentations,
schedule and macro manager, powerful
function blocks controller, events logger
and is a KNXnetIP gateway. The MTS3
has 2 integral RS232/RS485 ports enabling
two way control of external systems such
as multimedia and VRV A/C systems. The
Maestro script language enables writing of
complex protocols and energy management algorithms.
With the new Gateway and the related
driver you are able to 2-way control your
KNX installations via RTI. The seamless
integration of your building control system with a professional and affordable
media control solution isn’t a difficult task
any longer. COMM-TEC provides you,
free of charge, 2-way driver for use with
any RTI control processors of the XPSeries. All KNX functions and feedback
appear in the RTI programming software.
Easy drag & drop programming lets you
select which control commands will be
used and the feedback you will see on
the touch panel. You can either design a
customized GUI or you simply use the
existing templates for HVAC.
Contact: www.comm-tec.de
Contact: www.cdinnovation.com
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KNX Members
cONtrOltronic GmbH
dEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + co. KG
denro aG
GS Glass touch Sensor
BUStector
dynamic lighting management
with lumiStage from denro
The KNX Glass Touch Sensor offers
innovative technology in ambitious design.
With its intuitive control concept, the
KNX Glass Touch Sensor enables particularly easy handling of even extensive
functions. The unique design assimilates
harmoniously with any environment.
Through the integration of lighting, blind
and media control, room thermostat,
scene management, timer and IR receiver,
the possibilities of room automation are
significantly extended. Different variants
from 1-fold to 12-fold sensor via pure
room temperature control through to
multi-function device are available. Object-specific design adjustments provide
an ideal solution for hotel, functional and
residential buildings.
The discharge capacity, protective effect
and design of the BUStector from DEHN
+ SÖHNE, specialist in lightning and surge
protection, is adapted to the installation
environment of the KNX (EIB) bus. Like
a regular bus terminal, the BUStector
can be plugged onto the bus terminal
pins of a terminal device and wired with
the existing connecting cables. The BUStector especially protects line and area
couplers and is also suitable for gateways
and sensors.
Contact: www.dehn.de
Beautifully simple, simply beautiful - this
best describes what denro AG brings to
LED lighting control. With the LumiStage
LED4C, denro offers a LED dimming
actuator that controls four LED light
color channels within complex lighting
systems. An integrated microcontroller enables lighting programs including
variations of sequence, color, hold and
fading defined for each channel. Control
settings are carried out with the denro
ONE RoomController, with other KNX
room control devices or via WLAN and
I-Pod Touch. LumiStage is compatible
with voltage-controlled LED lighting or
with constant current, high-power LED
configurations.
Contact: www.denro.com
Contact: www.controltronic.de
cONtrOltronic GmbH
denro aG
dIVUS
ct.1.1.1
KNX configuration tool
denro ONE roomcontroller
with KNX and enOcean
Optima app.
The KNX Configuration Tool is practical
for fast and convenient commissioning of
KNX components. The connection to the
KNX bus is processed via connectors.
When using the connection module
CM.1.1.1, the KNX connections can also
simply be plugged on the distribution side.
The integrated KNX power supply is
switchable, so KNX components can also
be programmed without existing KNXinfrastructure. Because of the wireless
connection to ETS, you can move freely
with the notebook during programming.
With its compact dimensions and the
included toolbox, the KNX Configuration
Tool is the ideal companion for all system
integrators.
denro AG will release its multiple awardwinning flagship model, the denro ONE
RoomController in Quarter 2 of 2011,
also available in the KNX / enOcean
version, offering customers additional
enOcean gateway functionality. The denro
ONE RoomController stands out with its
excellent technology that is intuitive to use
and its clean and functional design. Users
can control lighting, power, heating, air
conditioning, ventilation, blinds and home
entertainment from this one powerful
control panel. The enOcean version of
the denro ONE RoomController offers
even greater flexibility by its wireless
networking capability.
Contact: www.denro.com
Contact: www.controltronic.de
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With the DIVUS OPTIMA app you can
control your home automation system
even when you are on the road. Use
your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in order
to supervise and control the functions of
your home via Wi-Fi or UMTS. The app
acts as a client software that connects
to one of the products of the DIVUS
KNXCONTROL family and thereby
gives you access to your KNX system.
Thanks to the simple interface of the
DIVUS OPTIMA app, you have a good
handle on all functions of your system.
Not only lightning control is possible;
even HVAC control, irrigation, energy
management and much more can easily
be managed remotely.
Contact: www.divus.eu
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easyMOBIZ mobile It solutions
GmbH
aycontrol KNX plus
Eelectron spa
EIBMarKt GmbH
Eelecta - KNX push-button
module 4 channels + 4input +
temperature sensor
current limiter module
640ma
ayControl is the professional KNX
control for iPhone and iPad. A userfriendly multimedia integration, e.g. via
Squeezebox™, was added in the latest
version. Unlike other mobile visualisation,
ayControl® KNX is fast, intuitive and puts
you in control. Neither complex server
structures nor dedicated hardware is
required. Use this native iPhone / iPad
app together with any standard KNX
IP-router or KNX IP-interface. Highlights:
create visualisation instantly on the go
including KNX, DMX, RGB, IP cam and
multimedia support. Free PC configuration software (with ETS import) available.
Be more efficient with ayControl KNX
and Multimedia. Test it now. Free app
with limited functionality available.
Eelectron enters the residential world
with the eelecta® range, fully based on
KNX. The range consists of KNX switches
and a touch panel. Available in 3 colors
(white, silver and black), Eelecta switches
feature a central cross, which customizes
the switch with different finishes, and
multiform switch covers. The front has
5 LED status indicators freely configurable by ETS, one for each button channel
plus the corner LED which is useful for
night localization. The Eelecta Switch is
available in models with 4 or 8 channels,
with or without temperature sensor to
work with a room thermostat, with or
without four rear free inputs to interface
a slave version of the product or other
conventional switches.
Contact: www.ayControl.com/knx
Contact: www.eelectron.com
easyMOBIZ mobile It solutions
GmbH
ayMonitor KNX
ayMonitor KNX is a free, simple and
powerful mobile KNX diagnostic tool for
the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Analyze errors easily and solve problems
quickly while being on the move in the
building. Monitor any bus traffic and
even send packets to the KNX bus.
This free app can save you hours! Just
download ayMonitor from the Apple
App Store onto your device and immediately connect to your KNX system via
Wi-Fi. Requirements: KNX IP-router or
KNX IP-interface and a WiFi router or
Access Point.
Contact: www.ayControl.com/knx
Eelectron spa
IO88E01KNX – universal
module 8 input / 8 output
IO88E01KNX is a DIN RAIL 8 binary
inputs and 8 binary 16a relay outputs
module. Useful to interface commands,
loads for any kind of applications. Device 8
outputs on board can be configured: independently for load control, independently
for ON / OFF or continuous switching
(PWM) for electric valves (solenoid actuators), in pairs for the management of roller
shutters and blinds; up to 4 channels, in
pairs for management of motor reductor
or for solenoid valves with 3-point control
or for ventilating grille; up to 4 channels,
fan coil actuator for 2/4 pipes systems for
heating / cooling with 3 speed motors)
(uses relay from 1 to 5).
Contact: www.eelectron.com
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The Current limiter module 640mA
serves to limit the current for the power
supply of KNX lines (building automation) using KNX compliant power packs
that can provide more than 640mA. This
current has to be limited to 640mA to
meet the KNX standards. To achieve
this special feature, an electronic fuse
has been integrated that limits the line
current to 640mA. In addition, a LED
shows the current supply status.
Contact: www.eibmarkt.de
Electroacustica General Iberica
S.a
40580 KNX Interface
EGi launches the 40580 KNX Interface
to communicate its Domos2 Multiroom
Audio System with any home or building
automation system based on KNX. Communication objects belong to 3 groups: audio and intercom, entry phone and relays.
Both stack and application have been fully
developed by the EGi R&D Department.
Thanks to this new interface Domos2
can easily be integrated into an existing
KNX-based system. Audio functions such
as volume control, source selection or
micro activation can be managed at the
touch of a button. Integration of audio into
home automation has never been so easy.
Contact: www.egiaudio.com
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KNX Members
Elsner Elektronik GmbH
Embedded Systems
ESa elettronica
KNX tH-B-UP Indoor Sensor
with temperature control
Universal differential
temperature controller
New Visualyser frames
The first KNX product for «green energy»
market: Universal differential temperature controller for thermo solar, heating
and air conditioning systems. It uses the
benefits of KNX as a distributed system
using external temperature sensors,
which can be placed anywhere in the
installation. Includes advanced features
like collector overheat (active cooling)
and frost protection, pump speed control
using PWM modulation, heat quantity
meter interface connection and has a builtin web-based visualization and reporting
system with additional mobile version for
iOS and Android devices.
Visualyser frames, available for all products including the YX PC-based series,
fit with the new aesthetic look seen in
contemporary style home models: aesthetics meet necessity merging into a form of
technology that is soft and non-invasive.
ESA Visualyser products can be easily
wall-mounted and appear to be tight wall
mounts in order to create a system that
becomes part of your home. Everything
has been studied to simplify the installation
process, using standard and worldwide
available wall boxes and interchangeable
plate frames with magnetic hooking. ESA
products are the result of an avant-garde
system of production designed to make
quality a cutting edge solution reality.
KNX TH-B-UP is a thermometer/hygrometer monitoring heating, cooling and
ventilation at the same time. The sensor
is integrated into the switch program of
the building. Therefore, the unit can be
obtained in white, anthracite, aluminum
and stainless steel colors. The temperature required for the room can be set
directly on the unit using two buttons.
High convenience is ensured, as the users
can regulate the climate themselves. Current values are shown on the screen, and
at request even the data received via the
bus can be displayed (e.g. time). These
basic requirements, as well as switch
outputs, logic links and PI regulators,
are set through the KNX software ETS.
Contact: www.openrb.com
Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de
Contact: www.esahmi.com
Elsner Elektronik GmbH
ESa elettronica
Exor International, Inc.
Multifunctional KNX
actuator S4-B10
Visualyser yXd
domiOP eBIS413
On each of the four KNX S4-B10 outputs either one drive (up/down) or two
switchable devices (ON/OFF) can be
connected. The actuator can control
blinds, but also, for instance, the light.
With the integrated automatic shading
mechanism, facade control is possible
for each drive, including sun position and
slat tracking. Locking, priority settings
and scene memory top off the settings
options. The operating time of the drives
is determined via power metering and
their position is recorded. KNX S4-B10
offers ten binary inputs for actuator and
bus push buttons.
Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de
Visualyser YXD series brings you the
power of home automation. Touch
screen display is up to 15", low consuming
FANLESS processors (Intel Celeron and
Atom) having the possibility of choosing
between hard disk drive and solid state
disk in serial ATA technology or industrial
compact flash. Modular architecture for
all uses and choice of operating systems
to best meet your needs are available.
Avant-garde audio features are combinet
with integrated stereo speakers and
high-sensitivity microphone on front.
Integrated KNX port allowing being
easily adapted to public buildings, hotels,
hospitals and complex infrastructures in
general.
Certified KNX DomiOPeBIS Series 400
HMI products are able to deliver top performance with low power consumption,
combining state-of-the-art features and an
outstanding design. Intuitive to use, they
are the ideal choice for all demanding
HMI applications in building automation,
in terms of remote monitoring, control
and program for more comfortable living. The eBIS413 features a bright 13.3"
widescreen TFT display, which can offer
high resolution with 64K colors. JMobile,
innovative HMI software, with its rich
set of visualisation features optimised
for building automation completes the
DomiOP eBIS413.
Contact: www.exorint.net
Contact: www.esahmi.com
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KNX Members
FS cables
GePro
GEwISS S.p.a.
External Grade armoured
certified KNX cable
KNX-taB 7 with key switch
chorus touch KNX
push buttons
The KNX certified cable from FS Cables
is now available in a steel wire armoured
(SWA) version. Using the standard green
2 x 2 x 0.8mm KNX cable as a base, the
cable features a tough, PE inner sheath
and 0.9mm solid galvanised steel wires
cased in a heavy waterproof PE jacket.
The armoured KNX cable from FS Cables
is ideal for installations where physical
damage, vandalism or rodent attack could
cause the KNX system to fail. It is also
suitable for direct burial in the ground.
Contact: www.fscables.com/knx
The tableau KNX-TAB 8 is now available
with a key switch. This can be programmed with ETS (2, 3 or 4). If selected, the
objects for the switches and LEDs are
hidden. The key switch can send one
group address to two independent objects. A cyclic transmission at ON, OFF
or ON and OFF every second to every
24 hours is also adjustable. The device is
directly connected to the KNX system.
The key switch is available as "in one or
both positions removable" version. In this
version, buttons and key switch on a seal
are mounted between the front plate to
increase protection.
Contact: www.gepro-mv.de
GEWISS launches the news Chorus
Touch KNX pushbutton switches with
3/6 channels for lights, dimmers, shutters
and scenes via KNX. Combined with
Chorus FLAT 3-module plates, entirely
manufactured in glass, the new GEWISS
push-buttons are available in black or
white. Each channel has a touch command
identified by a universal symbol and a LED
which can be configured by colour (blue/
amber) and intensity. It is possible to
have an acoustic feedback on command;
moreover, a temperature sensor sends
measured values via KNX BUS. Available
in S-Mode and E-Mode versions, the
push-buttons are powered directly by the
BUS, connected to a standard TP black/
red terminal and installed in 3-module
flush-mounting boxes.
Contact: www.gewiss.com
FS cables
GePro
External Grade certified
KNX cable
KNX-taB 16/2
with two-coloured lEd
To cope with the increasing range of
demanding external installations, FS
Cables now offer a duct grade twisted
pair KNX certified cable with a tough,
black, UV resistant polyethylene (PE)
waterproof jacket over the standard LSHF
inner sheath. The durable PE jacket not
only protects the cable from moisture
but also adds to the physical strength of
the cable, important when the cable is
pulled through ducts often over hundreds
of meters. The cable can be installed in
exposed external positions where the
jacket gives both mechanical and environmental protection, as PE offers very good
sunlight resistance. Common applications
are clipping to masts, running up the sides
of buildings, or across roofs.
Since January 2011, the 16/32 LED
button panels have been supplied with
completely new hardware. Equipped
with an additional microprocessor, now
two-color LEDs can be controlled. The
voltage range of the auxiliary voltage has
been increased from 12V DC to 30V
DC. This ensures a constant brightness
of the LEDs. The power consumption
of the auxiliary voltage is 40 mA at 30V
and is much brighter than the previous
versions. The build in depth is reduced,
for an easier KNX-connection. The
improved KNX connection contributes
to this, which is installed directly to the
right of the auxiliary voltage terminal on
all new GePro panels.
Guangzhou Hedong Electronic
co., ltd (Hdl)
dMX recorder
DMX Recorder design controls DMX
equipments like LED lights, moving head,
dimmer. The external DMX show can be
recorded in the DMX recorder by DMX
input line or Art-net DMX stream. The
show stored in the module can also be
played back by using any kind of KNX
panel. The module can also be configured
as a standard 48 channel dimmer; it has
channel dimming, scene, sequence etc.
The record time goes up to four hours.
Contact: www.hdlchina.com
Contact: www.gepro-mv.de
Contact: www.fscables.com/knx
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KNX Members
Guangzhou Hedong Electronic
co., ltd (Hdl)
dimmer series
The dimmer series consist of four types:
six channel, four channel, two channel and
one channel. All the dimmers use MOSFET
for trailing edge dimming control. It has
the ability to protect the dimmer when
short circuit or overheating occurs and
can use dimming in scenes.
Contact: www.hdlchina.com
Jung
Mdt technologies GmbH
KNX Facility Pilot
aKH-0400.01/ aKH-0800.01
Heating actuator
JUNG presents the Facility Pilot. The
support of mobile devices such as iPhones,
iPads etc. that was started last year has
been systematically continued. The new
KNX editor fully enables the ETS4 project
import and the extended representation
of group addresses up to 16 bit. Moreover,
the new visualisation editor has a ‘library’
of display and operating elements at its
disposal. They are based on the new,
uniform JUNG operator interface which
has been introduced for all display devices
for the purpose of simple and intuitive
operation. They enable the convenient
creation of visualisations through the use
of manufacturer templates and models.
The new MDT heating actuators
control four channels (2TE) or eight
channels(4TE). Each channel controls up
to five electro-thermal-actuators. The
heating actuator can use 1-bit or 8-bit
values for input. A special feature is the
integrated temperature controller, which
allows using a temperature sensor only for
input, lowering the cost. The controller
has comfort-, night-and frost protection
operation. Functions like summer/winter,
emergency operation for missing cyclical
input values, short/overload detection,
objects for heating request and a force
fit protection are integrated.
Contact: www.mdt.automation.com
Contact: www.jung.de
Irca Spa - Zoppas Industries
Jung
Mdt technologies GmbH
Needo Monolithe
KNX Universal dimming
actuators
Vc-0701.02/ Vc-1001.02 7" /
10" Visucontrol touch-Panels
MONOLITHE is the latest product
from the stylish range of high efficiency
electric radiators NEEDO. This model
combines heating and decorative lighting
integrated in the same element as a
new perspective for the interior design.
Thanks to the futuristic design based on
the patented technology ACS - Advanced
Condensing System - MONOLITHE offers
unparalleled performances of speed, heat
diffusion and LED lighting. The device is
provided with an on-board electronic
regulation system connectable to the
KNX bus and easily configurable with
ETS. This enables KNX installations to
provide unique heating and lighting system monitoring in real time for energy
consumption and power requirements.
The KNX universal 1-fold, 2-fold and
4-fold dimming actuators from JUNG
regulate the dimming and switching of
LV incandescent lamps, 230 V halogen
lamps as well as LV halogen lamps with
inductive transformers or TRONIC
transformers. In the case of all three
dimming actuators, manual operation is
possible via the integrated keypad – this
is particularly practical during the commissioning stage. Additional features: the
1-fold dimming actuator can also be used
as a speed controller for single-phase
motors. In the case of the 4-fold dimming
actuator, an increase in the output power
is achieved through the parallel switching
of the outputs.
The new VisuControls Touch-Panels can
be used to visualise the actual building
condition, for interactive control and automatic control without external server.
Here are the important features: Logical
function/calculations with Java Script,
email messages, message history, chart
function, comfortable astro timer, library
with scalable and dynamic icons/push
buttons, graphic integration with active
push buttons, web server for remote
control and service, multimedia control
via TCP/IP and UDP, mobile support for
IPhone/IPad, Support of IP-camera, display
of internet pages e.g. weather, newsfeeds,
application samples for fast adaption.
Contact: www.mdt.automation.com
Contact: www.jung.de
Contact: www.needo.eu
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Multidomo Networks
Netxautomation Software GmbH
Newron System Sa
Metering for Iphone
NEtxlaB® Voyager Global
Visualization iVoyager
in appStore
doGate
Multidomo Metering® is software for
metering management, including data
collection and storage, analysis and
charting, alerts management and reports
management. This new client application
for Multidomo Metering Server is a web
application designed for the iPhone, but
it can be used for other mobile devices
like Android and iPad. End users can
access their metering data from LAN or
the internet (port forwarding needed).
This web application can be installed on
the iPhone desktop as a native application. Product features: navigate through
buildings, navigate through areas, display
consumptions by families, filter by day,
month and year and simple charts.
Since 1/12/2010 you can download the
iVoyager from the AppStore. Now Global
Visualisation is really complete. In addition
to the usual Voyager Smart Clients for
good value Windows CE panels and Web
clients for worldwide access, you can now
easily use iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
for your visualisation projects. Using
the NETxLAB Voyager server with the
integrated editor, you can access the full
functionality of the classic OPC Server
3.5, and also manage the SmartVoyager
clients and create the visualisation projects. The diversity of KNX projects is
nearly unlimited.
Contact: www.netxautomation.com
Contact: www.multidomo.com/metering
doGate is a dual IP automation server: it
acquires information from KNX, BACnet,
LonWorks, Modbus, M-Bus, OPC, and
serves the datapoints to BACnet server
or OPC server. It also behaves as a universal gateway to translate any datapoint
of any protocol. It embeds a scheduler
managing every datapoint of every protocol. doGate supports KNX IP tunnelling,
KNX IP routing and USB interfaces. It understands the complete KNX datatypes.
It is delivered with free management
software able to create a database from
ETS and automatically perform gateway
from Excel sheets. doGate is a universal
infrastructure component able to create
a standard BMS system managing every
device of every manufacturer in any open
protocol.
Contact: www.domoov.com
Multidomo Networks
Netxautomation Software GmbH
Newron System Sa
Metering Email reporting
new version for NEtxKNX
OPc Server 3.5
doMoov OPc server
Multidomo Metering is software for
metering management, including data
collection and storage, analysis and
charting, alerts management and reports
management. Since version 1.4, Metering
can send reports automatically by email;
i.e. it can send energy cost summaries to
Head of Finance or automatically send
consumptions summaries to each tenant
in a building. Contents are grouped by
building, area and kind of device, and
filtered by measure of consumption.
Reporting options: select period (day/
month/year), select consumption (all or
just one), select building (all or just one),
select area (all or just one), select data
(Total, Max, Min, average).
Contact: www.multidomo.com/metering
®
Get the latest features through free
update:
• VNET interface for optimal connection
with tunneling to the Voyager 4.1 OPC.
• LUA script engine for programming
additional logic functions using simple
scripts.
• Quick support tool for convenient
remote support with TeamViewer
software.
• Server Info Items for convenient and
quick overview of server properties.
• Geo Data Interface for sun position,
sunrise and sunset time, current moon
phase.
As the holder of a license for OPC Server
3.5 you can upgrade to the latest version
and get all these features for free to your
existing version.
doMoov OPC server for KNX is a cost
effective and enhanced OPC server for
KNX. It supports KNX IP tunnelling, KNX
IP routing and USB interfaces. It includes
a scheduler with a simple and effective interface. It also performs gateway functions
between lines if no routing is available.
It also offers a powerful, multithread
and multichannel data acquisition engine
enabling enhanced performances. It reads
the network, traps telegrams from groups
value previously programmed in ETS. It
understands every KNX data type and
fully interfaces with ETS database. As
leverage that OPC server is available in
multiprotocol version where you can
also get LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus
and M-Bus devices.
Contact: www.domoov.com
Contact: www.netxautomation.com
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preussen automation
Siemens aG
Siemens Schweiz aG
dimME KNX-Series
Infrared system
Synco living
preussen automation introduces a new
KNX dimmer family. The DimME KNXSeries provide the convenience of switching and dimming lights. Dimmers are
available in three versions with up to four
channels. Cost: 250 Euro net. The KNX
DimME dimmers can easily control up to
16 scenes. preussen automation offers the
dimmer in three versions: with DimME
S1 KNX is a 1-channel dimmer, DimME
S2 KNX or DimME S4 KNX have two
or respectively four channels. With the
dimmers one, two or four independent
groups of light can be dimmed if necessary.
Contact: www.preussen-automation.de
The new products of the gamma instabus building management systems range
allow room functions such as lighting,
sun protection and room climate to
be conveniently and reliably controlled
by means of infrared (IR). IR control is
particularly suitable for environments in
which radio solutions are not permitted
for legal or technical reasons, for example hospitals. The system is based upon
a significantly more reliable industrial
transmission technology than standard
infrared technologies. The IR system thus
also represents an optimal alternative to
radio remote control systems in office
buildings because it ensures fault-free
operation in rooms with a high level of
radio traffic.
Siemens Building Technologies Division
complements its Home Automation
System Synco living by two new central
apartment units QAX903 and QAX913.
They have been designed for intelligent
control of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting and
blinds in apartments. The new products
offer energy savings in apartments of up
to 30 percent without loss of comfort and
well-being. The two new models provide
integrated acquisition of consumption
data of energy and water – an interesting
aspect for owners and administrations of
rented apartments in multi-family houses.
Contact: www.sbt.siemens.com
Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma
radiocrafts aS
Siemens aG
Somfy
KNX rF module
rc1180-KNX
GaMMa N 502/02
combination switch actuator
KNX Sun Protection central
controller
The RC1180-KNX from Radiocrafts is the
smallest KNX RF module in the Home
and Building Automation market. The
embedded protocol supports KNX-RF
1.1 and KNX Ready and can be used for
unidirectional and bidirectional devices.
The module will also support KNX Multi
mode and has re-transmitter features. It
conforms to EN 50090 (ISO/IEC 145433), EN 300220, EN 301489 and EN 60950.
The module operates in the 868 MHz
band, using Listen Before Talk (LBT)
to reduce collisions. The module offers
automatic battery supervision, signal
strength information and is a surfacemounted high performance transceiver
module measuring only 12.7 x 25.4 x 3.3
mm for an easy integration into sensors
or actuators.
The new N 502/02 combination switch
actuator makes it possible to detect and
transmit switching states as well as to
switch devices and lighting. The compact
device can be used autonomously or networked via KNX. The space requirement
of just 8 MW is minimal. The scope of
functions has been increased once again
compared to preceding models. The
inputs and outputs in a KNX installation
are user-assignable using the Engineering
Tool Software (ETS) and can perform
functions independently of one another.
For sun protection control in residential
and non-residential buildings, Siemens
offers the N 501 combination shutter/
blind actuator in addition to the N 502/02
combination switch actuator.
The control of sun protection is really simpleto integrate in a KNX Bus system with
the new animeo KNX Master Control
by Somfy. The animeo KNX Operating
Software makes this possible and with its
intuitive operating and a visual interface,
starting up and controlling the facades
has never been easier. The settings in the
ETS software are also much easier. The
KNX sun protection central controller
can manage 20 different blind applications
and windows as well as 16 zones and
can also be extended up to 32 or more
facade areas. The Somfy weather station,
including the wind direction sensor, can
be integrated directly in the central controller and all sensor values are visualised
in the animeo KNX Operating Software.
Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma
Contact: www.somfy-architecture.com
Contact: www.radiocrafts.com
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Somfy
taPKO technologies GmbH
theben aG
Motor controller
for plug-in connectors
KIMaip – easy-to-use
KNX interface module
Ot Opentherm interface
for KNX
The new animeo KNX 4 AC Motor
Controller by Somfy is designed for Wago
Winsta plug-in connectors. The Motor
Controller is suitable for on-wall installation and can control four individually parameterable motors. Eight local push-button
inputs can be used as KNX binary inputs,
thus enabling universal functions such as
´Venetian blinds´, ´switch´, ´dim´, or ´send
value´. In addition, with the KNX radio
receiver, the room brightness can be set
exactly with a scroll wheel, e.g. switching
and dimming according to individual user
wishes. The Motor Controller can also be
easily combined with with the new Somfy
sun protection central control, animeo
KNX Master Control.
Access to the KIMaip from your application controller is achieved via simple
bi-directional 2-wire bus (I2C). The KIMaip module, based on their successful
technology platform KAI, consists of a
microcontroller running KAIstack, the
certified KNX communication stack and
KAIphys the high performance KNX interface. KIMaip may supply energy to the
application controller and your hardware
(max. 0,4W). KIMaip reduces time-tomarket by making it easy to implement
KNX functionality. A further advantage
is the free generic database. Of course
an evaluation kit is available.
The Theben KNX OT box connects the
OT BUS commonly available with gas
terms to the KNX BUS. The interface can
be used as the master for the OpenTherm
heater in combination with a KNX individual room control. At the same time,
it is possible to issue OT box commands
for boiler control to the boiler control
via the KNX. A new feature is the ability
to not only run pilot room control but
also maximize feed as required involving
all rooms. Heating service water with a
solar power system is equally efficient
as the amount of sunshine expected
according to weather forecasts can be
taken into account.
Contact: www.tapko.de
Contact: www.theben.de
Contact: www.somfy-architecture.com
t2M2
tci GmbH
theben HtS aG
KNX touchpanel 7"
with Visualization
iBiento
Presence detector
Planocentro KNX
7" Touch with visualisation! The new
T2M2 Touch with 7 " TFT and the already
integrated visualization EisBär CE offers
an excellent price-performance. It could
be connected to the Bus with a standard
KNX-IP Interface (external). Power
supply 110-230V (internally). With the
visualization EisBär CE you can design
up to 10 pages and 500 components with
all necessary functions. Button switch,
image switch, controller, touch-point
input, background graphics, web browser,
graphical logic, sequences and light scenes
are just some of many possibilities. Of
course, with low power consumption.
Contact: www.easyKNX.de
With the iBiento, tci demonstrates today
how future concepts with comfort and safety functions can be implemented – from
operating functions in the home area and
audio and lighting control in conference
rooms up to extensive comfort services
in hotel rooms. The PC-based system
has a power-saving Intel Atom CPU
and runs on Windows 7. A wide range
of application software allows flexible
configurations according to individual
specifications. The user friendly 9 inch
multi touch display permits an extra
comfortable multi-finger operation. The
iBiento combines these possible applications with a timeless, elegant design and
maximum energy efficiency.
The ThebenHTS PlanoCentro KNX
presence detector is designed to fit almost flush into suspended or prepared
concrete ceilings. The square frame
around the product is available in various
colours, sizes and materials to suit every
type of architecture. The PlanoCentro
has a highly sensitive square detection
area, which covers up to 100 m², meeting
the needs of energy-efficient lighting and
HVAC control. PlanoCentro controls
switching or constant-light control with
standby function for two light channels as
well as scene setting. Parameters can be
adjusted via bus object or can be optimised
and read via the optional remote control.
Conctact: www.theben-hts.ch
Contact: www.tci.de
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thermokon
Video-star Electronics co.,ltd
Vimar Spa
thanos
dimmer actuator
Ka/d0403.1
well-contact Plus
The new Thermokon Thanos is another
top product in the portfolio of room operating units. Thanos is especially convincing due to its exceptional design. Under
an overall glass front, a high-resolution
3.5"-TFT display is placed. The control of
HVAC elements such as temperature set
point adjustment, blind and light control
or fan stages can be easily accomplished
with a simple touch. The new operating
unit KNX Thanos is available in the
versions S / LQ / L in the basic colours
black and white. The KNX Thanos can be
optionally equipped with a bi-directionally
EnOcean transceiver module.
The dimmer actuator has three categories: 1-channel, 2-channel and 4-channel.
500 watt per channel for one channel and
two channel dimmer, 400 watt per channel for four channel dimmer. It can be used
to customize the rooms’ environment to
build the various scenes, such as WATCH
MOVIE, ENTERTAMENT, DINNER and
REST and so on. Its brightness value can
be set as any value (1–100%); it is also
able to set the duration time to dim up
or down to the target brightness value
and the gradual change speed. Finally,
the actuator can be used to control fan
and heater.
Contact: www.thermokon.de
Contact: www.video-star.com.cn
Well-contact Plus, the new Vimar system
for hotel, office, building, multi-purpose
centre; the solution for managing lights,
temperature, security and energy consumption with the unmistakable hallmark
of Italian design. Based on KNX technology, Well-contact Plus is a flexible system
which can be expanded over time and can
be easily integrated with other automation
systems via KNX gateways. Aesthetically
coordinated with Vimar series (Eikon, Idea
and Plana), Well-contact Plus boosts the
existing range with new KNX devices,
e.g. 3/8-module touch screens for the
supervision, and 2-module devices with
four independent buttons to control four
different functions.
Contact: www.vimar.it
tisco GmbH
Video-star Electronics co.,ltd.
Vity
control4 KNX
Integration Suite
Switch actuator Ka/r1216.1
tactUM-4Ntr
This software solution provides flexible
and easily configurable integration for
Control4 and KNX. By using native proxy
elements for visualisation, unified user
experience is possible over both systems.
Small home controllers can handle up to
medium size KNX installations. Bidirectional integration is supported via FT1.2
and KNXnet/IP. Proxies are available for
generic actuators, sensors, inputs, outputs, DALI gateways, HVAC (configurable
control methods) and custom scenes.
The next product release is planned for
Q2 2011 enabling object server support,
customizable alarm representation, timeand logic-functions.
Contact: www.tisco.at
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The switch actuators are the modular
installation devices, with four, eight and
12 outputs for selection, using KNX BUS
connection terminals to connect to the
system. It is able to switch independent
electrical AC loads or three-phase loads
by the switch actuators with maximum
output of 16A per output and manual
switch, as well as visible switching status.
The same following programming functions exist for each output: time function,
scene and preset control, logic operation,
status response, forced operation and safe
function, threshold function, control of
solenoid valve function.
Contact: www.video-star.com.cn
TACTUM-4NTR is the new Vity KNX
touch panel, dedicated to home automation and building management and
supervision. Equipped with a bright 4”
touch screen, this remote control integrates a powerful micro-processor as well
as useful multimedia specifications like a
webcam, a microphone and speakers.
It is also equipped with a direct KNX
port allowing full electrical interface
control using this protocol. It is able
to communicate directly with all VITY
Controllers via IP, allowing management
of audiovisual and multimedia products
and connection to all products working
over IP. TACTUM-4NTR is available in
anthracite or white.
Contact: www.vity.com
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weinzierl Engineering GmbH
Zennio advance tecnologia, S.l.
KNX IP BaOS 772
KlIc-dI
well-documented
KNX Projects
with the New Flyers
checklists
The KNX IP BAOS 772 is an extension
of the classic BAOS 77x series with even
more data points. As a KNX IP interface
with object server, it can be used to
access the KNX bus both on a telegram
level and on a data point level. Clients
can access group objects via TCP/IP or
UDP/IP. To use the BAOS 772 directly
in a web browser Java Script Object Notation (JSON) is supported. The device
can be configured via ETS, offers 1000
group objects and supports up to 10
simultaneous clients.
Contact: www.weinzierl.de
KLIC-DI is a bidirectional communication
interface, designed for integrating both
Daikin commercial and Daikin industrial air conditioning units with KNX.
KLIC-DI allows the configuration of key
parameters such as On/Off, temperature
set-point, mode and fan control by a
KNX system, even providing Daikin error
identification and communication error
identification. All of this functionality
is provided by an intuitive application
program. In addition, KLIC-DI can be
set as the master remote controller or
can be installed as a slave, and master of
mode. This last option grants the KNX
installation the ability to control the mode.
It can be wired up to 500 meters from
the Daikin unit.
Contact: www.zennio.com
woertz aG
Zennio advance tecnologia, S.l.
circuit Breaker
Fan coil controller
Woertz has managed to teach communication skills to existing circuit breakers
via KNX. Status and modification of fuses
can be indicated and checked at any time
on a display. The fuse elements can be
operated through mechanical linkage via
electronic control. This box fits everywhere, even where there isn’t much free
space. It therefore offers a wide field of
applications: in offices, shops or hotels...
Such a decentralized protection reduces
copper amount, installation time and also
fire load.
Contact: www.woertz.ch
Zennio continues to develop KNX climate
control solutions, like the new Fan Coil
Controller family. It consists of two new
application programs, available for ACTinBOX MAX6 and Quatro, allowing a wider
range of climate systems to be controlled
by Zennio devices: splits, ducted air conditioning, VRV, valve based systems (e.g.
floor heating) and fan coils. These fan coil
controllers provide an elegant solution for
any kind of scenario. 2-pipe and 4-pipe
fan coils, with up to 3 fan speeds can be
controlled. In the case of the 4-pipe type,
where only five outputs are needed (only
ACTinBOX MAX6 is able to work with
this type), the spare individual output is
also available, increasing the functionality
of the product.
Two new flyers for KNX stepby-step project management are
now available. On the one hand is
Part 1 – Start of project, which
contains a checklist for implementing an electrical installation
with KNX and a supplementary
sheet for other possible applications; and on the other hand
is Part 2 – Handover, which
covers the visual inspection,
functional check, customer
induction and the handover of
the system. These documents
are already available in two
languages: English and German.
Additional language versions
are already being prepared.
Free order via e-mail:
[email protected]
Contact: www.zennio.com
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KNX Australia now belongs to the familiy
NEW!
Australia, the land down
under, is best known for unusual wildlife like Kangaroos
and Koalas, vast deserts and
significant natural wonders
like the Great Barrier Reef
and Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Another step in Australia’s
history occurred during 2010
with Australia officially
entering the KNX global
family with the formation
of the KNX National Group
in Australia.
KNX is not a stranger to Australia however the home and
building automation market
had previously been dominated by a local brand with a proprietary protocol. People say
the world seems to be getting
smaller and the appreciation
of the advantages of the KNX
open standard has filtered into
Australia’s market. A growing
number of customers, building
consultants and integrators
are all accepting KNX as the
worldwide standard for home
and building control and how
this is advantageous to their
projects here in Australia.
During 2010 a number of
company representatives were
brought together with the goal
of establishing a local KNX
National Group to support
the existing users of KNX as
well as promote the growth of
KNX in the Australian market.
With the support of the KNX
International Association and
in particular Heinz Lux, representatives from ABB, Cisco,
Hager,MysmartCTI and Somfy
met to go through the formal
procedures of establishing an
official KNX National Group
in Australia.
In December 2010 Heinz
Lux came “down under” to
oversee the founding of the
National Group at a signing
ceremony in Sydney.
Chairman of the new group
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Back row – Left to Right: Keith Leung (ABB), Chris de Veyrac (Hager B&R),
Alistair Grice (Somfy), Craig Chapman (Hager B&R)
Seated – Left to Right: Peter Garrett (mySmart CTI), Heinz Lux (KNX International), Ian Richardson (ABB)
Ian Richardson, expressed the
common desire of the group
to promote the KNX standard
in Australia and to provide
opportunities for significant
growth in the local market.
Since the inception of the
national group a relationship
has been formalised with
CEDIA and planning for KNX
booths at local exhibitions is
well advanced. Discussions
with other local industry associations are proceeding and
the general trend to embrace
KNX is being seen. Leading
Australia
educational institutions are
also reviewing incorporating
KNX into their curriculum for
undergraduate engineers and
electricians which will support
KNX’s growth into Australia.
Recent KNX projects include
a large local government office and sports complex near
Melbourne and a major Zoo
development in Sydney.
AlthoughAustralia is fortunate
to have significant natural
resources energy efficiency in
buildings has a high priority in
the design of new buildings as
well as the redevelopment of
existing buildings.The strength
of KNX to cover numerous
aspects of a buildings energy
footprint contributes to the
success of KNX in projects
and assists builders,developers
and building owners to achieve
the required regulations of
Greenstar ratings and other
local energy efficiency codes.
Contact: www.knx.org.au
The two most famous landmark in Sydney, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
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New homepage of KNX-Austria
Just on time for the 20th KNX
anniversary, the KNX National
Group of Austria launched a
newly designed homepage for
consumers: www.knx-austria.
at. Four times a year the subscribers can receive interesting
and current topics around the
worldwide open standard for
home and building control easy
per e-mail for free. The new
homepage was introduced to
electricians from all over Austria
in this event, at Vienna airport.
Navigation paths are optimized
in terms of graphic display and
content. Therefore relevant
data can be found quickly. In this
way it is even easier to get in-
Austria
Hangars of Austrian Airlines.
Picture: punktum
formation on cost effectiveness,
safety, and comfort in the field
of modern electrical installation.
Additionally, all final users have
the opportunity to subscribe to
the KNX newsletter, where
they can read interesting topics related to the worldwide
standard for home and building
control. This free of charge enewsletter will be released four
times a year.
Contact: www.knx-austria.at
National Group The Baltics – NEW
Previously announced KNX
National Group Baltics, founded
by KNX members -Embedded
Systems SIA, JUNG and ABBhas successfully started the
introductory stage. In order
to attract new KNX partners,
thematic presentations about
benefits and advantages of KNX
technology were held to installers, integrators, investors, as
well as different government and
municipal institutions. Installers
were very interested in becoming KNX professionals. That
fact encouraged the National
Group to set up the basis for
NEW!
Baltics
education providing professional
KNX Training Centres. To meet
the requirements, two active
members of Embedded Systems
SIA and ABB- successfully became KNX tutors in November
2010. The next step we will
be establishing KNX Training
Center to train installers and
attract partners to the KNX
National Group Baltics
The foundation docuement has been signed on 15.02.2011
Contact: www.knxbaltics.eu
KNX Belgium at ECL 2010
On 23 – 24 September 2010,
KNX Belgium, together with
the KNX Professionals, was
present at the fifth edition of the
ECL fair in Brussels. KNX Belgium was present for the second
time. ECL is the meeting place
for the electrical installation
sector and focuses on products
and innovations, and was held
together with the HVAC trade
fair. Besides a KNX booth,
8 members of KNX Belgium
were also present during this
fair, showing their newest KNX
products and innovations, which
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made KNX extremely visible on
the fairgrounds. The main focus
was the announcement of the
new engineering tool software
ETS4, 20 years of KNX as well as
showing new member product
innovations and distributing the
first issue of the KNX Belgium
National Journal.
KNX Booth at the fair
Contact: [email protected]
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Double celebration
On the particular occasion
of the 20th Anniversary of
KNX, the National Group of
Croatia took the opportunity
to celebrate the opening of the
largest KNX Training Centre
in Zagreb. A great number of
visitors and students led by
prof.Miščević B. Arch. have had
an opportunity to talk to KNX
certified engineers and inquire
about KNX related subjects.
As it is today, the overall interest of engineers is constantly
increasing and the translation of
the KNX handbook has proven
to be right direction. Moreo-
Croatia
ver, The increasing presence is
the proof that KNX Standard
is becoming more and more
interesting to the general and
targeted population. As result,
in the near future, KNX Croatia
plans to attract more active
members and professionals.
20 years KNX at the KNX Group in Zagreb
Contact: www.knx.hr
The First KNX Forum was held successfully in Beijing
The First KNX Forum hosted
by KNX China and TC of Industrial Process Measurement
and Control of Standardization
Administration of China (SAC/
TC124) was held successfully in
Beijing in October at the year
of 20th anniversary of KNX. It
highlighted that Create Green,
Comfortable and Energy Saving
Environment for Modern City
Life. The wonderful presentations, interactive FAQs and
demo displays were all attracted
nearly 300 attendees with great
interest. This memorable event
China
achieved strong supports from
the board members who are
the worldwide leading companies of ABB, Hager, Schneider
and Siemens and the domestic
companies of GVS and HDL
etc. A day of the activity gave
the opportunity to understand
and communicate each other.
Participants of the First KNX Forum
Non-Stop Activities for KNX Finland in 2010
The main focus of KNX Finland was the education at the
beginning of 2010. Therefore
the Finnish KNX Handbook
was released in January 2010
and 6 delegates became official
KNX Tutors in June. Subsequently, Tampere Ammattikorkeakoulu became the first
official KNX-Training Centre
in the country. This KNX TC
has already organized several
courses during fall 2010.
The main event of the year was
„KNX Leaves flight,“ a 20-year
celebration of the feast, which
was held at the Aviation Museum in Vantaa on 20th October.
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Also important seminars were
held at Habitare and Finnbuild
trade shows. Finally, important
to mention as well was Finnish
KNX Award 2010 awarded to
Hendell Oy at the exhibition
in Jyväskylä.
Overall, the 2010 events collected more than 600 delegates.
President and Secretary of the KNX National Group of Finland
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KNX France participates to
IBS-Intelligent Building Systems 2010
KNX France was present in
the first edition of the show
IBS-Intelligent Building Systems
which was held on September
21 and 22, 2010 in Paris-LaDéfense (France). This show
welcomed an exposure area and
a program of 17 conferences
on the theme of intelligent
solutions for buildings performances. KNX France took
part in several conferences and
for the first time, one of them
brought together the presidents
of main associations, as KNX,
France
where it was discussed about
the communication protocols
in the markets. They wanted
to show their convergence
around the topic of „Networks
and protocols for Automation
Buildings systems“.
Didier Giraud, President of KNX France, at the conference.
KNX Greece kick-off
KNX Hellas Association gave
the very step in the Metropolitan Expo Center, Athens
(Greece) in the frame of ELECTROtech 2010 Fair (1st-4th of
October). This trade show is
one of the most important exhibitions in the field of electrical
and mechanical engineering in
the country. The basic features
of KNX technology were presented by the representatives
of the National Group at the
KNX booth and also, in a parallel
conference, which took place
on Saturday the 2nd October,
Greece
in cooperation with KNX Association and KNX Userclub
Greece. The Greek KNX National Group showed to the more
than 150 attendees the key
objectives of the Association
and the forthcoming benefits
of a successful promotion of
the KNX Technology in the
Greek Market.
Members of the National Group of Greece at the KNX booth.
Technical Colloquium with Many Guests
Interesting speeches and a
lively discussion turned KNX
Germany’s first technical colloquium into a success. The
event was fully booked. On the
occasion of the 20tieth KNX
anniversary, about 80 partners,
representatives of German
KNX member companies and
speakers from industry, sciences
and architecture assembled in
Frankfurt. Harald Horst, vice
chairman of KNX welcomed the
guests in person, while Reiner
Brüderle, Federal Minister of
Economics and Technology and
the President of KNX, Godehardt Schneider, spoke to the
participants in video messages.
Talks on various topics triggered
lively discussions throughout
the programme. Especially the
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The speakers and hosts of KNX Germany: Udo Nikolaus, Jens Stoll, Dieter
Ludwig, Ralf Engels, Dieter Michel, Jens Benken, Andreas Jeide, Harald Horst,
Hajo Deul (from left to right).
architect Dieter Ludwig’s lecture
evoked a controversial discussion: His provoking theses concerning the KNX standard from
an architect’s and planner’s point
of view surprised many system
integrators and KNX partners at
the event. The previous speaker,
Peter Knoll from the Biberach
University of Applied Sciences,
also obtained great attention. His
talk gave insight into the current
research concerning energy
efficiency with KNX. Inside the
university, several rooms with
different equipment are used to
research into the efficiency of
KNX installations. The study will
be completed next year and is
meant to deliver reliable figures
concerning energy savings with
KNX. KNX partners will be able
to use these figures as a basis in
consulting.
Contact: www.knx.de
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The 20th Anniversary in Hungary
Following the Worldwide
event organized in October by
many nations, KNX Hungary
also joined the 20th Anniversary celebration.
The National Group organized
a conference based on KNX,
where it was shown how KNX
has evolved over the past 20
years among other topics as
energy saving possibilities and
solutions with KNX. This 1-day
programme showed a better
overview about KNX to the
audience (electrical designers,
installers, system integrators,
etc).
As result, attendees were impressed with the international
KNX facts and figures. Moreover, publishers of electrical
publications, who were present
at the event, had spread the
review of the event for a better
promotion in the country.
Besides this, KNX Hungary
participated at another conference where presented KNX
solutions for energy savings in
buildings.
Hungary
The KNX birthday celebrated in Milan
In the twentieth anniversary of
the birth of KNX, the 20th October, KNX Italy held a Forum
dedicated to the „Home and
Building Control -The experience of KNX in Italy told by the
protagonists”, at the Business
Centre of Grand Hotel Melia in
Milan. 200 participants attended
a lively debate which rose among
leading professionals who have
chosen KNX (builders, architects, designers, installers, manufacturers); Once more, it was
proven the continuous success
of the KNX technology as it is
today and it will be in the future.
KNX Italia at the event.
A great number of journalists
Italy
were also invited to the Forum,
who subsequently spread some
articles devoted to KNX that
have been published in several
media. The celebration was also
the right occasion for KNX Italia
to officially present its “KNX
News” which was dedicated to
the important topic of Energy
Efficiency.
Contact: www.knx.it
BudShow 2011 - Intelligent House KNX
KNX Poland had a fantastic
start of the year when had
the chance to build up the
so-called automated home
of the future at the Poznan
International Fair. The project
integrated many application
areas such as lighting, heating,
shutter control and more with
KNX. Moreover, in coordination with KNX Poland, KNX
members represented their
most interesting contribution
of the KNX solutions at their
own stands.
Over 2,000 visitors visited the
project as well as the Polish
KNX stand, During the 4 days
of the event. This event was
also useful for KNX in Poland,
due to the large promotion of
the KNX project by the media
Contact: www.knxpolska.pl
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Poland
KNX Smart House at the Budma
2011 Exhibition.
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KNX Russia at Interlight Moscow 2010
Interlight Moscow 2010 exhibition powered by light+building
is the most advanced exhibition
in Russia for lighting technologies, energy saving solutions
and electrical installations. For
the first time, the Russian KNX
Association participated in the
exhibition.
In parallel to the conference,
KNX Russia organized a workshop with the title «KNX for
lighting controls and energy
efficiency». Due to the importance, the welcome-speech of
KNX-event was held by Ms
Russia
KNX for lighting controls and energy efficiency Conference
RUS). The event was good for
the exchange of experiences
among KNX-experts and the
audience about energy savings
with KNX. As result of the
good results, KNX Russia will
repeat again in 2011!
Iris Jeglitza-Moshage (VicePresident of Messe Frankfurt)
Contact:
[email protected]
and Mr Eugen Alles (Managing
Director of Messe Frankfurt
KNX at the MATELEC 2010 in Madrid
Again, the Spanish KNX association-participated in the most
important electrotechnical fair
in Madrid. The event takes
place every two years. KNX
Spain and the KNX Association
had a common stand in hall 6,
which was also the location for
the national and international
competition of young professionals. The ”e-Doceo” project
was also located in this hall. It
showed a faithful reproduction
of different buildings (hotel, office, shop, home etc.). All three
events were supported with
free advertising materials by
different KNX manufacturers.
Spain
Naturally, the new ETS4 was
in the center of attention at the
KNX stand. All KNX partners
visiting the stand were mainly
interested in the software’s
new and improved functions. A
demo screen was used for a live
demonstration of the product’s
numerous advantages. With
the ETS4 action, new Spanish
brochures and the personal
contribution of Casto Cañavate,
the colleagues from Brussels
gave a major input to turn the
fair into a successful event.
The Spanish KNX association
expressed their gratitude for
this support.
KNX Sweden Out and About
During 2010, KNX Sweden
participated at many professional fairs, as for instance
“Nordbygg”, “easyFairs”, “Hem
& Villa” in Stockholm, Göteborg and Malmö. Besides this,
speeches where held at events
called “Energitinget”, “Kapa
Kilowatten” and as well at Almedalen in Visby (Gotland). In
addition to this, KNX Sweden
together with EIO recorded a
movie with the theme “Control
and save energy”, which consists
of how one can manage energy
savings with KNX. As usual, the
National Group also announced
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the Swedish KNX Award, and
this year the winner was NG
Elektriska from Borås. They
achieved the award for their
project “Centiro” where they
integrated with KNX lighting,
heating, ventilation, blinds, alarm
and multimedia for optimal
energy consumption.
Winner of the KNX Sweden Award
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KNX Swiss will use WEB 2.0
Starting in 2011, KNX Swiss
will be increasingly using the
new media and WEB 2.0. They
want to expand their website
and use social networks more
frequently. This activity is
aimed at delivering news and
information to a wider audience
of KNX Swiss members. KNX
Swiss decided to use three platforms where they have already
started their activities. One of
them is Twitter, where KNX
Swiss already has a news channel (twitter.com/knxswiss).
Also, KNX Swiss decided for
China
Facebook, where they try to
reach a younger target group
(facebook.com/knxswiss). The
XING business community will
also play a major part. KNX
Swiss has had a good start with
Xing and KNX Swiss noticed an
increased interest there (www.
xing.com/net/knxswiss/).
Swiss are increasingly using social networks for their communication.
Contact: www.knx.ch
KNX manufacturers side by side at one stand
The Home Automation & Smart
Living fair in the Evoluon in
Eindhoven on November 17th
and 18th was a great success
for KNX. On the ground Floor
KNX had a stand of approximately 200 square metres at which
a lot of visitors asked for and
received information about the
world standard. It was striking
to see how 9 prominent KNX
manufacturers presented themselves side by side at the KNX
stand, this way showing that
KNX is the only standard that is
widely supported in the market.
Anyone who visited the central
hall of the Evoluon was literally
The Netherlands
unable to avoid the gigantic KNX
logo. Behind this logo a ‘street of
manufacturers’ had been created, in which ABB, Berker, Gira,
Hager, Jung, Schneider, Siemens,
Somfy and Theben showed their
products. On the second floor
there were approximately 20
KNX Professionals with their
own stands, showing visitors
what they had to offer.
KNX Area at the show.
Busy 2011 For KNX UK
With Ecobuild having proved a
successful exhibition, KNX UK
is continuing its highly successful promotional programme
throughout 2011. First up
will be the Building Controls
Industry Association Awards
to be held in May in Solihull
and once again KNX UK will
be a major sponsor. Then the
focus will be on the build up to
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tuesday 01 – thursday 03 march 2011
ExCeL london www.ecobuild.co.uk
the WorldSkills competition
2011 to be held in London
in October and KNX UK
will be working closely with
the KNX Association. Add
to these KNX UK’s on-going
promotional programmes for
its members and it looks like
U.K.
2011 will be an eventful and
successful year.
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New Training Centers
ABB SACE
KNX Training Center
(Italy)
After several years of activities with
hundreds of KNX projects in the home
and building segment (flats as well as
schools, offices, museums,...) all over
Italy, ABB SACE has decided to start its
own KNX certified center to spread
KNX knowledge to installers, planners,
engineers, system integrators - involved
in the electrical field. By attending training
courses, customers can achieve the KNX
partner certification and obtain an optimal
mix of theoretical and practical instruments to propose, plan and commission
a KNX installation in any application field
for residential, commercial or industrial
buildings. To better support promoting
this technology, they also organize conferences about energy efficiency to underline
the impact of home & building automation
based on KNX to save energy.
Amaisys Training Center The appropriate selection of automation
systems and information technology
(Spain)
knowledge in both areas. The training
portfolio includes: KNX certified training,
SCADAlBMS certified training, energy
efficiency training and project management certified training.
services that support all the company
divisions have become a key factor to
compete in the market. Amaisys Technologies services include specialized
coaching and mentoring of managers and
operators in order to obtain extensive
Armiti Trading L.L.C.
(U.A.E.)
CINEL (Portugal)
GEWISS IBÉRICA
Training Centre (Spain)
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Contact: www.abb.it
Contact: www.amaisys.com
Armiti is the second training centre in the
Middle East, having more than four years
experience in KNX system integration in
the most important booming construction
area of the world: Dubai. This company
has a long list of commissioned projects
in its references such as hotels, villas, office
buildings etc. On the other hand ,Armiti is
the official partner for the most important
KNX members who are well-known in the
Middle East region such as ABB, Steinel,
WHD and Eelectron. Armiti, with more
than 30 engineers in main and sub offices
in the Middle East, plays a very important
role in the KNX market in the G.C.C. and
Middle East region.
CINEL is a training center for electronics in Portugal. In their facilities in Lisbon
and they teach courses related to the
whole electronics spectrum and IT. In
2001 when they realized that KNX is the
most important technology for building
automation, they started to offer several
training courses with ABB and HAGER
products for the public market.For several
years they offered these courses, showing
their students the basic applications of a
KNX installation.With the development
of KNX,the number of specialized courses
has increased. The required devices for
KNX and KNX+ training were bought,
and in 2009 the instructors started the
process of certification. Today they have
two KNX tutors who will conduct the
KNX basic and advanced courses in Porto
and Lisbon.
The Project CAMPUS GEWISS PROFESSIONAL promotes and disseminates a new
dimension in electrical engineering culture
through the teaching of new technologies
and its application in the field of installation.
The courses are taught by qualified trainers
to give a fair contribution of theoretical
and practical content. The content of the
courses is very diverse including a wide
range in the electrical sector, from courses
for training lighting projects to the design of
electrical distribution boards.The training
for Home & Building Automation includes
basic courses of one day to bring students
to these technologies and the training
course to obtain the title of KNX Partner:
courses that are developed with coaches
designed with KNX devices of GEWISS.
Contact: www.armati.ae
Contact: www.cinel.pt
Contact: www.gewiss.com
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Green Future
Technologies pty. Ltd.
(Australia)
Hager
KNX Training Center
(The Netherlands)
IUT de Nimes (France)
Lycée Louis ARMAND
(France)
Lyc é e
Mu
lh o
u se
Poznan University
of Technology (Poland)
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Due to good cooperation of the KNX
User Club Austria with KNX users in
Australia, where currently the use of
KNX-products is strongly increasing,
there was a strong desire for their
own training centre. The KNX users in
Australia used to make the huge effort
and a 22 hour flight to visit a European
training centre.With the establishment of
the first Australian KNX training centre
Green Future Technologies now offers
certification courses and professional
courses to meet the requirements of the
growing KNX market.
As one of the founders of KNX, Hager
has had experience with KNX for over
20 years. Hager has long emphasized the
need for well trained KNX installers
and was the first manufacturer in the
Netherlands to become a KNX Certified
Training Center. Hager offers a one day
training course for programming in KNX
Easy mode, as well as the official KNX
System mode training which on successful
completion will result in the official KNX
certificate. Besides these basic courses,
Hager also provides application courses
in order to acquire more knowledge and
experience with various functionalities in
either Easy or System mode. The KNX
Easy courses are a perfect way to start
your experience with home and building
automation; the KNX System courses are
meant for installers that deal with more
advanced, complex installations.
The department of “ Genie Electrique de
I’lnstitut Universitaire Technologique” of
Nimes has been training professionals and
students for a few years on new building
technologies.These technologies concern
the fields of energy control and renewable energy production.The KNX training
naturally comes into play with the goal
of energy saving in buildings.The department of “ Genie Electrique de I’lnstitut
Universitaire Technologique” of Nimes
offers both basic KNX training sessions
but also advanced sessions, and offers
training sessions to the industrialists in
that field for their customers on specific
products.They have a platform dedicated
to the study of the KNX technology. It
is based on seven well equipped workstations and a pilot house of SSC type
(Satiment Sasse Consumption).
Within the framework of electrical engineering courses, Lycée Louis ARMAND
implemented KNX bus technology in
many projects. The first one, realized
during three years, consisted of the implementation of a building management
system in a practical work classroom of
their school with a switching/dimming
device for controlling fluorescent lamps
through a Dali-KNX gateway. An educational system, highlighting the equipment
working on KNX bus was utilized by the
teachers.This second project emphasizes
the use of the software ETS3. The third
project consisted of implementing the
lighting of the corridors in one building
of the school, which was modified to
make it completely managed by KNX.This
installation allows the use many functions.
The “KNX System and Energy Efficiency
Evaluation Laboratory” is located at
the Poznan University of Technology in
Poland. Its activities are focused on the
development of new control algorithms
that may lead to reduction of energy use
in buildings. These new algorithms are
designed to control HVAC, lights and
blinds. Apart from that, they are working on the integration of electrical and
heating installations with security and
fire protection systems. The laboratory
is also equipped with data acquisition and
visualisation systems and a wide range
of the newest diagnostic devices such as
thermal imagers with IR-fusion technology, DTX cable analyzers and more. The
laboratory is a place of meeting where
specialists and engineers can familiarize
themselves with the benefits of intelligent
building and KNX as the system of choice.
Contact: www.greenfuturetechnologies.com
Contact: www.hager.nl
Contact: www.iut-nimes.fr
Contact: www.louis-armand-mulhouse.fr
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Tampere University
of Applied Sciences
(Finland)
Van Drunen Domotica
(The Netherlands)
The Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) has approximately 10 000
students, which makes it the third largest
university of applied sciences in Finland.
They have a fully equipped training room
in a TAMK-apprentice training centre.
This system allows learning a technical
building management system based on the
KNX protocol and also learning SCADA
systems based at OPC Server. We offer
KNX training to their institute’s own
students, including building technology
for students in basic education. Yet the
courses are also designed for all people
who would like to learn more about KNX.
Nowadays TAMK offers the basic KNX
Courses (since 2001) and certified basic
KNX courses.The advanced courses will
be available in the autumn.
Van Drunen Domotica, Apeldoorn is a
training centre which focuses on a personal approach: there are only courses
for small groups. The training centre is
designed to enable both internal and
external courses. The owner/trainer
has over 17 years experience with the
KNX bus system and previously worked
at a secondary technical school. Since
September 2010 he has been running his
own training center.The company focuses
on consulting and training and is the first
training centre in The Netherlands that
will provide KNX-advanced training.Van
Drunen Domotica also offers the option
of customized training, with the objective that the client can successfully bring
KNX-technology into practice.
Contact: www.tamk.fi
Contact: www.vddomotica.nl
Smart Home and Smart Metering
are on the curriculum at the
Technical University of Darmstadt
In 2007 and 2009, the Technical University of Darmstadt as Team Germany
built two intelligent solar houses for
the prestigious Solar Decathlon in
Washington DC – an international competition for self-sufficient solar houses.
The houses of the twenty participating
teams are constructed on the National
Mall in Washington DC and compete
against each other in 10 disciplines in
a contest lasting 12 days.
For the house “surPLUShome” that was
built in 2009, the challenge was to make the
house Smart Grid capable and to implement
Demand Response and Smart Metering.The
challenge was taken on in cooperation with
the technical partners of the project, ABB
and Crestron.The result was an innovative
KNX building control system which links
all the technical systems in the house.
surPLUShome offers Demand Response
or Demand Side Management and thereby
enables the adjustment of electrical loads
to the photovoltaic energy production
or to a dynamic, variable electricity tariff
of the electricity provider. As a result, the
Technical University of Darmstadt won
the Solar Decathlon 2009. In 2007, it won
the competition with its previous house.
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surPLUShome
From the Spring of 2011, the knowledge
and experience gained from both solar
houses will be on the curriculum. In a common project between the TUD, ABB and
Crestron, a test stand will be constructed
which illustrates the complete building
technology of a Smart Home. It is linked
with the institute’s own photovoltaic system
as well as an electric car charging station
and offers the latest in building technology
which is currently available on the market.
This includes intelligent electricity meters
such as the associated Multi-Utility-Communication Gateways (MUCs), which are
able to transmit their meter readings to the
electricity provider via GPS or KNX RF or
to the building control system for further
visualisation. Innovative systems are also
used such as the EEBus which originated
from e-energy projects. It is based on KNX
and forms the necessary interface to the
energy provider including control algo-
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rithms.This is an essential prerequisite for
the commercial adjustment of the electrical
loads in Smart Grid houses of the future.For
example, the total consumption in a partial
power grid e.g. a low-voltage network can
be adapted to the local energy production
from renewable energy.
Target
For teaching purposes, the test stand
will serve to provide the students with
both theoretical and practical knowledge.
The cooperative partnerships with ABB,
Crestron,EEBus and KNX (KNX Scientific
Partnership) will help in this regard.These
partnerships are not financially based but
rather are used to exchange knowledge and
should therefore help to achieve realistic
or market-based research and training of
the students in the area of Smart Grid and
security of supply.
In their main studies, the students must
carry out eight experiments on test rigs.
One of the experiments is carried out
next semester on the building technology
test stand. On the one hand, the students
learn what an intelligent building control
system can look like, which is necessary in
the Smart Grid of the future. On the other
hand, they must themselves plan a building
control system in the preliminary stages
using the example of a small flat and then
implement it in practice on the test stand.
The students use corresponding software
tools for creating circuit diagrams (Striebel
& John Strieplan) and for programming the
building control system (ETS).
In addition,the students carry out research
work on the test stand such as bachelor
and master theses. In particular, theses are
assigned in the area of load management.
They examine for example to what extent
the problem of voltage boost in a local
network with a high photovoltaic supply
can be counteracted through load adjustment, thus preventing an overload of the
local network.In the future,high numbers of
electric vehicles could lead to simultaneous
charging for example in the evening when
many people are driving home from work
and want to charge their vehicles. This
would result in a high load which could
cause problems for the energy grid in the
same way as an excessive feed-in. In their
research work, students examine to what
extent staggered charging can reduce the
problem dependent on the parking time.
They also program special charging modes
based on variable electricity tariffs. Additionally, corresponding load adjustment
algorithms are developed which should be
evaluated for their suitability using simulations of real low-voltage networks. These
algorithms are then implemented in the
test stand and road-tested.
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KNX energy actuators
KNX Smart Metering
Test stand under development
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KNX Partners
New Scientific Partner
University of Applied
Sciences Südwestfalen
(Germany)
Katholieke Hogeschool
Kempen (Belgium)
Slovak University
of Technology
in Bratislava (Slovakia)
Universidad de León
(Spain)
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The University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen is a school with branches in
Hagen, Iserlohn, Lüdenscheid, Meschede
and Soest.With over 8,000 students, they
are an important partner for the region
Südwestfalen, where many companies in
the lighting and building sector are located.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology in Hagen
works together closely with companies
in the region and focuses on teaching and
research on their behalf.This is reflected in
the courses they offer;in which,for instance,
a course in electrical engineering with a
focus on lighting technology is offered.Currently a course in building system design
in collaboration with the Department of
Technical Business Administration is being
established,which will start in the academic
year 2011/12. This course will provide
managerial and technical expertise in the
field of building technology.
Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen is a
University College with eleven departments and more than 6,500 students. KH
Kempen University College has always
been a force for regional development in
the Kempen: a dynamic region in Flanders,
the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. The
department of Technology Geel offers
its students Bachelor of electronics-ICT,
electro-technology and electro-mechanics
(HVAC) and the opportunity to learn to
work with KNX via the basic KNX course.
They offer KNX training to the institute’s
own students. Every year there are some
projects KNX-related with students. In
the past, students developed an interface
between a KNX installation and LabVIEW.
By becoming a KNX scientific partner, the
Department ofTechnology Geel is allowed
access to KNX documentation and tools.
KHK students are now researching how
they can develop products for KNX.
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology is one of the
seven faculties of the Slovak University
of Technology, the oldest and largest
university of technology in Slovakia. The
Faculty was founded in 1941. In 1993,
the Faculty established a new system of
university study: a three-stage system of
study, fully compatible with European
education systems.One part of the Faculty
is the Institute of Control and Indus-
trial Informatics. The Institute is aimed
at automation, robotics, cybernetics and
industrial communications.This direction
opens possibilities for students to study
building automation in special subjects
or in individual projects.The Institute has
conditions and effort to increase teaching
activities in the building, automation area
with industrial partners’ cooperation.
The Instituto deAutomatica y Fabricacion,
IAF focuses its activities on the areas of
monitoring, control, automation and engineering education. IAF conducts research
and development in the local and remote
monitoring of industrial processes. The
institute works on measurement, monitoring and analysis of complex systems
using data mining tools which allow the
extraction of hidden knowledge in large
volumes of data. In the field of learning,IAF
has developed the Laboratorio Remoto
de Automatica, LRA-ULE . It is based on
an open, flexible, non-proprietary and
delocalized technological platform with
remote access via the internet and basically consists of pilot plants and interactive simulations. This virtual and remote
laboratory is used for distance learning
and training users in advanced automation,
control and monitoring strategies.
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Upper Austria
University of Applied
Sciences (Austria)
The increasing openness of building
automation systems can be greatly improved by the use of “smart” algorithms
to operate these systems. Mobile devices
now have sensors that can be used for
implementation of context awareness and
location-based services.This is the focus
of research in mobile computing program
of the FH of Upper Austria. Furthermore,
the technical basics of building automation
systems are conveyed as part of courses
and projects.The modern buildings, great
equipment, contacts with industry and a
dedicated team guarantee targeted studies with excellent perspectives.
Contact:
[email protected]
1st KNX Greece Event – Premiere of KNX Userclub Greece!
It’s a fact! The Greek KNX
Userclub was present at ELECTROTEC 2010, which took
place in Athens October, 1 – 4,
2010.
Within the framework of the
biggest electrical products
and lighting fair in Greece, the
KNX Userclub organized the
KNX Launch event. This kickoff
celebration, which took place
on Saturday October 2, 2010
was planned in cooperation
with the Greek KNX National
Group and KNX Association
International.
During this event, KNX Userclub presented the advantages
of being a member of a KNX
Greece
Userclub, its future activities
and encouraged all the Greek
KNX Partners to join. Moreover, activities from other KNX
Userclubs in Europe were
presented to the audience for
a better understanding of the
Userclub role.
KNX Launch Event at Electrotec 2010
KNX Professionals Present the New ETS4 at GET Nord
Satisfaction and optimism
prevailed at the “GET Nord”,
the trade fair for electrics,
plumbing, heating and air
conditioning, which was held
November 17 – 19, 2010 at
the Hamburg Fair. As usual,
KNX was present among the
other 500 exhibitors. They all
presented their most current
products and novelties to
40,000 visitors. On this occasion, KNX presented the new
ETS4 and the new features of
this state-of-the-art software.
Energy-efficient solutions and
applications for renewable
energy in the building services
were at the forefront.
The KNX Professionals Germany took advantage of this
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Germany
opportunity;together with the
North German Association
of Electrical and Information
Technology they presented
the new ETS4 as a workplace.
The interaction of institutions
and KNX professionals led to
great success at the Get Nord.
Thus, it will certainly not be the
last time KNX takes advantage
of such teamwork in the future
and at other regional shows.
Contact: www.knx-user-club.de
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KNX Professionals Spain, the New Identity
In October 2010, the KNX
Userclub AG took place at the
trade Show Matelec, in Madrid
(Spain).After a brief review of
recent activities organized in
2010, the partners decided to
adopt a new tactic in order to
strengthen the spirit of the
association.
The most significant change is
undoubtedly the new identity
of KNX Professionals Spain.
This new image, along with the
new logo and a new website,
will provide a breath of fresh
air to the association goals, to
its members and its activities,
focusing on the professional
environment.
To those ends, a new Committee was designed, which
will verify that applicants meet
the necessary requirement to
become a KNX Professional
member including the following criteria: KNX Partner
certificate, 1 year experience,
working as an active professional and holding a valid ETS
Professional license, etc.
Contact:
www.knxprofessionals.es
13 Strong Competitors for KNX Professionals Award 2010
At the end of last year,
Leertouwer won the KNX
Professionals Award 2010.The
company received this award
for their accomplishments in
a luxury villa, in which they
accomplished – by means of
KNX – the smart connecting of
many high-tech applications.A
total of 13 very strong projects
had been submitted that year.
The jury was made up of 70
KNX Professionals, who, after
a series of speed dates, could
select three of their favourite
projects out of the 13 contributions. During these speed
dates, the KNX Professionals
who had submitted a project
The Netherlands
KNX Area at the show
to win the award had the opportunity to convince their
colleagues that their project
was the best.
Van Heeswijk Elektrotechniek
won the second prize for the
unique application of KNX in
a park of mobile site huts.This
intelligent system will provide
an energy savings up to 60 percent. Quo Vadis came in third
with the integration of infrared
operation of various installations and medical applications
by means of the KNX-bus in
extra care housing apartments
for physically disabled people.
Contact:
www.knx-professionals.nl
You can order now!
Country Related Journals in China, Spain, Belgium, France, Nordics
Some of the KNX National Groups
have now released their own KNX
National Journal with the support of
KNX Association. China and Spain
have recently published the new
edition of the KNX Journal 2010.
The magazine shows many interesting
topics translated into the local language and focused on the local market.
Currently there are also additional
country related journals in preparation. Soon the KNX Journal will
also be published in France, Belgium
and Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland,
Norway and Sweden).
KNX Association
Belgium
More info: http://www.knx.org/news-press/knx-journal/
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KNX Out & About
KNX at International Conferences / Fairs
New KNX President
and New KNX Executive Board
Last week, the new KNX
Executive Board, the KNX
President and Vice-President, were elected during the
KNX General Assembly in
Warsaw (Poland). All KNX
Shareholders were invited
to vote on 13 candidates, all
of whom were approved as
new members of the Executive Board for a term of five
years.
KNX therefore proudly
announces the new composition of its Executive
Board consisting of Stephan
Bauer, KNX President (Siemens Switzerland Ltd.),
Dirk Giersiepen (GIRA
Giersiepen GmbH & Co.
KG), Thomas Goes (Theben
AG), Harald Hasenclever
(Merten GmbH), Harald
Horst (ABB Stotz-Kontakt
GmbH), Harald Jung (Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG),
Franz Kammerl (Siemens
AG), Roger Karner (Feller AG), Peter Kellendonk
(Kellendonk
Elektronik
GmbH), José Lorenzo Lista
(Schneider Electric), Adalbert Neumann (Busch-Jaeger
Elektro GmbH), Dr. Herbert Schliffke (Insta Elektro
GmbH) and Bernard Schott,
KNX Vice-President (Hager
Group).
Cisco connects with KNX
for Smart Grid and Smart Connected
Building Solutions
Cisco has become the 200th
member of the KNX Association. Cisco is the worldwide
leader in networking for the
internet and develops a wide
range of network-based connected building management
and energy solutions, including communications infrastructures for the rapidly
developing smart metering
and smart grid markets. The
announcement highlights that
the KNX protocol will play
a major role in the future
success of these technolo-
gies, and in supporting the
development of the smart
and connected buildings and
communities of the future.
Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room/
Espoo (Finland)
Presentation of new ETS4 in Finland
André Haenel during the ETS4 Presentation
New Flyer – Energy Efficiency with KNX
In this newly published flyer,
KNX projects showcase the
opportunities for energy efficiency, lighting systems and
reduced life cycle costs provided by KNX. The brochure
demonstrate that the following energy savings potential
is possible: 40 % with shading
control, 50 % with individual
room control, 60 % with
lighting control and up to 60 %
with ventilation control.
Info: [email protected]
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Three weeks after the release
of ETS4 in October 2010, an
ETS4 Workshop took place
with experts, trainers and
beginners in Finland.
During the seminar, all delegates received a detailed
introduction to ETS4. André Hänel, KNX Association,
showed the essential differences and improvements
compared to ETS, as well as
tips and tricks for the transition to the new tool.
A specific discussion took
place about how they could
improve and integrate KNX
in their trainings sessions
and courses, including the
new ETS4 tool, in the future.
Subsequently there was a
discussion forum about the
areas of improvement of the
KNX standards and a better integration in training
courses. At the end of the
workshop, all participants, in
particular the trainers, were
very satisfied and ready to
spread their knowledge.
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KNX Out & About
Participants of the KNX National Group Conference
Warsaw (Polen)
KNX National Groups Meeting 2011 (Poland)
For the first time, the Annual
Conference of KNX National Groups was held together
with the KNX General Assembly in February in Warsaw (Poland).
This year were invited the
KNX National Groups as
well as KNX manufactur-
ers and the KNX Executive
Board. The two day event
is organised and funded by
KNX Association to bring
together all the nations and
this year 23 countries were
in attendance.
Each country gave a report
on their current and fu-
ture activities showing their
own approaches and their
achievements in recent years.
Moreover, on this occasion a
panel discussion about the
agreements between several
KNX National Groups and
their respective National
Associations of Electrical In-
stallers were shown to the
audience.
Once again, it was demonstrated the strong worldwide
KNX activity.
Madrid (Spain)
The young KNX Generation at CYE2010 –
European Competition of Young Installers
From the left to the right: F. Moser (IT), A. Conradin (CH), N. Frew (UK), J.
Miranda (PT), B. E. Fridell (NO), D.Villa (ES), M. Stöger (A)
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CYE2010 was run by the European Association of Electrical Contractors (AIE) October
26-29, 2010. The event was organised by FENIE, the Spanish
Association of Electrical and
IT installation enterprises, and
powered once more by KNX
Association. On this occasion,
seven nations in total competed at the 11th CYE2010.
Many of the competitors
commented that – winner or
not - this was nevertheless a
unique experience and a great
opportunity to work with new
unknown devices. The tasks
for the competitors that are
set in the international Competition of Young Electricians
(CYE) were based once again
on KNX. Congratulations to
all participants: Markus Stöger
(Austria, gold medal), Bernt
Erlend Fridell (Norway, silver
medal) and Arno Conradin
(Switzerland, bronze medal)
and also all the participants in
the well deserved 4th place:
Daniel Villa (Spain), Fabian
Moser (Italy), Joel Miranda
(Portugal) and Neil Frew (England/UK).
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Navarra (Spain)
Heidelberg (Germany)
KNX Scientific Conference 2010
KNX Training Centre Conference 2011
Scientific Conference at the University of Navarra.
Training Centre Conference 2011
The KNX Scientific Conference 2010 was held at the
Universidad Pública de Navarra November 4 – 5. The
event was hosted by Professor Ignacio Matias, Director
of the School of Engineering,
and Professor Carlos Fernández Valdivielso, who is a longstanding and active member
of the KNX Scientific Forum.
The conference explored
many important topics including the following: Smart
Grid and Green networking;
KNX IP, BACnet and OPC
innovations; KNX@Home,
data mining and open source
approaches; interfacing which
covered among others, the
subjects of the exposure of
KNX devices through pervasive computing middleware
and fibre optic sensor integration; KNX RF and the devel-
After the successful release of
ETS4 on October 20, 2010,
training centres had the opportunity to share their ideas
and experiences of the software at the 2011 annual conference for training centres.
Once again the conference
was hosted by ABB Stotz Kontakt in Heidelberg (Germany),
which is gradually becoming
the cradle for organizing such
events. The audience of more
than 70 delegates from training centres ranging from India
to Sweden, listened attentively
to the presentations given by
opment of new KNX devices;
and applications ranging from
NFC technologies that are
used in daily life through to integrating surveillance systems
into KNX.
It was a privilege for the forum delegates to be invited to
visit the Navarra Parliament
Building and to be shown the
KNX installation there. The
delegates were welcomed by
the President of the Parliament, Ms Elena Torres Miranda who had very kindly
agreed, along with the KNX
President Mr Godehardt Schneider, to present the KNX
bi-annual award for the best
scientific project based on
KNX.
Contact:
www.knx.org/knx-partners/scientific/scientific-events
KNX Association. The main
topic of the conference was
the new ETS4 training documentation for training centres
and the presentation of the
outlook on the new ETS functionalities and improvements
to be realized in the future.
ETS4 has truly fulfilled all expectations and is set to take
the lead in becoming “the”
software for planning and
commissioning KNX installations.
Contact:
www.knx.org/knx-partners/training-centres/events
Amsterdam (Netherland)
KNX at
Integrated Systems Europe 2011 (ISE)
Winner of KNX Scientific Award 2010
KNX booth at
ISE2011 trade
show
From left to right Carlos Valdivieso, Elena Torres, Georg Neugschwandtner,
Godehardt Schneider and Ignacio Matias.
Mr Georg Neugschwandtner
from the Vienna University
of Technology was the deserving winner of the Award
2010. His paper gave special
Journal 1/2011
attention to the steps that lie
between the requirements
specification and a ready-torun system, with all devices
installed and fully configured.
ISE is one of the most important KNX trade fairs; this event
was held in February in Amsterdam. For the first time a
new iPhone/iPad/iPod application was shown. Based on the
KNX technology, this application integrates and controls
the entire living environment
consisting of home automation, multimedia and IT. On
this occasion, KNX exhibited a
fantastic booth in collaboration
with some KNX Manufacturers
(BleuComm´Azur, Divus, Eelectron, Elsner, Empure, GVS,
HDL, Tci, Woertz) who demonstrated that audio and video
applications can be fully integrated in houses and buildings.
Moreover, 26 KNX members
showed the interconnection of
the “audio and video world“
with KNX at their own booths.
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KNX Out & About
Moscow (Russia)
KNX at Hi-Tech Building 2010
Hi-Tech Building is the Russian
exhibition for home and building control in cooperation with
the professional audio-video
solutions section - Integrated
Systems Russia. KNX Russia
participated in this fair for the
fourth time. This year, three
KNX manufacturers (Tci,
BleuComm’Azur and Weinzierl Engineering) had their own
space at the KNX booth, in order to demonstrate the latest
innovations. Many other KNX
manufacturers also participated in the exhibition with their
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own booths such as GIRA,
Schneider Electric, JUNG,
ABB, Siemens, etc. For many
years, the Hi-Tech Building organization, KNX Association
and KNX Russia have collaborated and promoted the home
and building sector in Russia.
As a result, KNX International
Association, represented by
Mr Heinz Lux, was praised for
its efforts during the opening
ceremony.
Contact: www.konnex-russia.ru
Mr Heinz Lux at opening Ceremony
Seoul (Korea)
Montevideo (Uruguay)
KNX at “Korean Audio & Sound Fair
Technology Fair 2010”
First KNX Course in Latin America
Mail hall of the Korean Audio & Sound Fair
Montevideo KNX Center
The “Korean Audio & Sound
Fair + Stage Equipment &
Lighting Technology Fair
2010” was held November
24-26, 2010 in Korea. This
trade show is regarded as the
greatest event for the audio
and sound industries in the
country. 22,000 visitors had
the chance to learn about
new items for lighting, audio
and sound control. Taking advantage of this opportunity,
KNX – together with a Korean system integrator – was
present at a Korean Fair for
the first time. KNX struck a
In January 2011, the first official KNX Training Centre
in Latin America, the Montevideo KNX Centre in Uruguay, held two KNX Partner
courses. The Centre was
created in order to stimulate awareness of the KNX
technology and its potential
applications in that region.
The Centre intends to establish the KNX technology
as a benchmark in the field
chord with the Korean people. The KNX Standard was
the point of interest for many
visitors and attracted wide interest. The several KNX application areas shown at the
fair, the presentation of the
new ETS4 and the exhibited
KNX devices made a lasting
impression on the fair’s visitors. This successful performance was only the beginning
of many performances in Korea and the whole Asia-Pacific
area in the future.
of control systems and energy efficiency.
Located in the city of Montevideo (Uruguay), the MVD
KNC Center offers its training services throughout Latin America and has already
received applications from
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay,
Peru, Colombia and Panama.
Contact:
www.montevideoknxcenter.com
Contact: www.systeceng.co.kr
Journal 1/2011
KNX Out & About
KNX Conferences/
Fairs Schedule
Cape Town (South Africa)
KNX at the Green Building Expo
In September 2010, the Green
Building Council of South
Africa hosted another Expo.
The first green building stan-
dards body in South Africa,
the Green Building Council
offers a Rating System for
Green Buildings similar to
Australia‘s System. This rating
is helping South Africa adopt
green building techniques and
principles. The Expo included
talks on industry related topics
with many booths by various
Suppliers. This included a
KNX Booth, explaining and
demonstrating benefits of
KNX; Promotional materials
were provided to delegates.
An interesting sight was that
many delegates were already
aware of KNX, showing that
the market is beginning to take
notice. This was a successful
show for all, but especially
KNX!
Contact: www.eiba.co.za
KNX booth at the Decorex trade show & Stadium for the Wold Cup in South Africa
New Market Survey Presentation
The statistics taken from a
published international market survey compiled by South
Westphalia University of Ap-
plied Sciences have again
concluded that there is a very
strong consensus among respondents regarding the glo-
bal standard for home and
building control: KNX is the
clear favourite. The survey
was conducted in April 2010
during “Light+Building”, the
world’s largest trade fair for
architecture and technology.
If you are interested, please
download it from this link.
The presentation is in English (the first part) and German (the second part).
Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room
What bus technology do you work with most frequently? (Comparison in %)
76,61 percent of users answered KNX
2011
ISH 2011
15. – 19. 3. 2011
Frankfurt am Main
(Germany)
Trade fair for bathroom,
building, energy, HVAC,
renewable energies
ish.messefrankfurt.com
Energy Efficiency
and Renovation
of Buildings Congress
16. – 17. 3. 2011
Malaga (Spain)
Energy efficiency conference
organized by KNX Spain
www.knxitlforum.org/malaga
eltefa 2011
23. – 25. 3. 2011
Stuttgart (Germany)
A trade fair mainly oriented
to the electrical industry
sector
www.messe-stuttgart.de/
eltefa
Power Days
6. – 8. 4. 2011
Salzburg (Austria)
Home and building automation fair
www.power-days.at
New Press Releases in 2011
The new press releases
“United States Opens Up to
Green Building Technology,”
and “KNX Scores with Energy Efficiency in Europe, Asia
and the US”, highlight the
increase in the use of KNX
worldwide. The former puts
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the emphasis on the American market, whilst the latter
pays special attention to energy efficiency with KNX.
Contact: www.knx.org/newspress/press-room
The 37th International
Building Trade Fair
(UFI)
12. – 16. 4. 2011
Belgrade (Serbia)
The leading construction industry meeting point in the
South East Europe region
www.seebbe.com
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KNX Out & About
Imprint
Renexpo 2011
5. – 7. 5 2011
Budapest (Hungary)
Platform for innovative
products and technologies
in the field of renewable
energy and energy efficiency
renexpo-budapest.com
Elfack 2011
9. – 13. 5. 2011
Göteborg (Sweden)
The biggest meeting place
for the Nordic electrical
sector
nemonet.swefair.se/templates/
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aspx
ECA Electrical Industry
Conference 2011
14. – 21. 5. 2011
Marbella (Spain)
Annual conference for engineering and building services
www.eca.co.uk/training-newsand-events/eca-conference/
Electrical Building
Technology Guangzhou
9. – 12. 6. 2011
Guangzhou (China)
The biggest lighting exhibition in Asia
www.messefrankfurt.
com.hk/fair_homepage.
aspx?fair_id=15&exhibition_
id=16&hdnLang=en
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China
The 2nd Forum of KNX
Technology and Application for Home and
Building Control
12. 7. 2011
Beijing (China)
The 2nd Chinese KNX Forum focuses on green, comfortable, energy saving environment for home and office
Elektrotechniek 2011
3. – 7. 10. 2011
Utrecht (The Netherlands)
The most important trade
fair for the installer and industry
www.elektrotechniek-online.nl
WorldSkills 2011
5. – 8. 10. 2011
London (UK)
The world’s largest, international skills competition
www.worldskillslondon2011.
com
Elektrotechnik 2011
14. – 17. 9. 2011
Dortmund (Germany)
Leading regional trade fair
for electrical engineering
and industrial electronics
www.westfalenhallen.de/messen/elektrotechnik/index.php
IBS 2011
20. – 21. 9. 2011
Paris (France)
Intelligent Building Systems
Exposition focused on
smart systems for building
performance.
www.ibs-event.com
The 5th Shanghai International Intelligent
Building Exhibition
21. – 23. 9. 2011
Shanghai (China)
The exhibition aims at
brand-building & strives to
attract professional buyers
www.biztradeshows.com/
trade-events/sibe.html
efa
12. – 14. 10. 2011
Leipzig (Germany)
Fair for building systems,
electrical engineering, air
conditioning and automation
www.efa-messe.com
KNX Journal international
The KNX Journal is the international
magazine for home and building
control based on KNX technology.
Experts, practitioners and professionals show the way in applying and
developing the KNX standard – from
home and building control trends to
devices and application projects; from
the KNX members and partners to
useful information on event stand and
publications. Special attention is given
to members and activities of the KNX
Association international and their
national groups.
Distribution
This bi-annual and bi-lingual Journal
(English/German) can be ordered
free of charge by all members, partners (installers, scientific, training
centres, associated, national groups)
and by media representatives of
KNX Association international.
Order the KNX Journal by Email from
[email protected].
Online Distribution
The KNX Journal international is
posted as a Portable Document
Format (PDF)-File to
www.knx.org/news-press/knx-journal/.
Editor
KNX Association cvba
De Kleetlan 5 Bus 11
B-1831 Diegem - Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32 (0) 2 775 85 90
Fax:
+32 (0) 2 675 50 28
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.knx.org
Editorial Office:
Redaktion KNX Journal
Bahnhofstraße 13
12555 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 30 64 32 62 79
Fax:
+49 (0) 30 64 32 62 78
URL: www.knx.org/
news-press/knx-journal/
Translation:
Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Schwabe
National Domotics &
Smart Living Fair
23. – 24. 11. 2011
Eindhoven
(The Netherlands)
Trade show mainly based
on home and building electronic systems
www.beursdomoticaenslimwonen.nl
HI-Tech Building 2011
8. – 10. 12. 2011
Moscow (Russia)
This exhibition presents intelligent building technologies for building operation
and management
htbh.ru
Print edition:
60,000 copies
Picture credits:
KNX Association cvba, editorial office
and specified companies (Cover page
2 pictures by fotolia)
Copyright
Reproduction of contributions only
with permission of the publishing
house under detailed source data.
For unsolicited sent-in manuscripts
and entries the publishing house
does not take any responsibility.
The photos are provided from the
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this magazine without guarantee of the
free usefulness. Texts, illustrations and
technical data are carefully compiled,
nevertheless errors cannot completely be excluded. The publishing house
and the authors can neither take a
legal responsibility nor any adhesion
for incorrect data.
KNX ® and ETS ® are registered
trademark of KNX Association cvba,
Belgium.
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General contact:
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Department
Sales & Marketing & Tools Department
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Joost Demarest
Mr.
Heinz Lux
Director
Director
Spokesman
[email protected]
Phone: +32 - (0)2 - 775 86 44
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Hazel Johnson
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