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Editorial Editorial
1 Editorial
2 KNX city
KNX Projects
4 Shipbuilding
5 Energy Efficiency in Sports Halls
Heinz Lux, 6 Ambient Assisted Living
Director KNX Association
7 Elevator Control
8 Fire Alarm Systems
9 Social Networks
10 Audio & Video Control
KNX city makes visions come true 11 Control Center
12 Energy Efficiency in Industrial Buildings
“Vision is the art of seeing KNX City – a city with a ma- 13 High End Residential Buildings
things invisible” Jonathan ximum of energy efficiency. 14 Voice Control
Swift once stated. In KNX City, the energy ma- 15 Solar Shading Control
One of these visions is to nagement of KNX buildings is 16 Gateways
increase worldwide action seamlessly integrated into the 17 Telephone Control
for the protection of climate city’s energy management.
and environment. Climate 18 Event Technology
Electricity supply for cities of
protection is one of the the future needs to be secure 19 Energy Efficiency in Residiential Buildings
most urgent and also most – even at times when peak
interesting tasks facing the loads are required and supply
international community. The from renewable sources is KNX System
climate-related goals of many low. Buildings will need to
countries include plans to to be flexible. KNX offers this 20 KNX RF – more robust
significantly and sustainably thanks to multi-channel extension
kind of flexibility even today.
reduce carbon emissions. KNX City concentrates many
As long as they are not broken intelligent solutions in one
down into concrete resolu- place that would have been KNX Tools
tions and actions they will called visions just a couple of 21 New apps make ETS4 even more versatile
remain what they are now: a years ago and that are now Extra functions and more flexibility: customised ETS with new apps
vision. Reducing energy use is a part of our everyday lives. 23 ETS Apps - Overview
a vision too. A system that of- With its Smart Metering and
fers great potential to put this Smart Grid solutions, KNX
vision into practice is KNX. It City also supplies answers
allows to save energy by dis- to questions concerning in- KNX Members
tributing and using it smartly telligent use and distribution 27 New Members
in order to prevent future of energy.
energy problems. Energy ma- 33 New Products
Albert Einstein once said
nagement is one solution to “our knowledge is limited
the problem. This applies not but not our imagination”. It
only to public infrastructure, is imagination that allows us KNX Partners
to trade and industry but also to see uses for KNX that 51 National Groups
to private households. KNX were previously undreamed
offers strong possibilities for 60 KNX Trainings Centers
of – even today within the
them. Energy efficiency is not KNX City. Regarding this, 66 KNX Scientific Partners
possible without thinking of KNX City is not a vision, but it 68 KNX Userclubs / KNX Professionals
the system as a whole. Today, shows how visions can be put
a development is visible from into practice while creating
Smart Buildings in connection ideas for tomorrow. KNX Out & About
with Smart Metering via Smart People who are looking for
Grids to Smart cities. solutions instead of visions 71 KNX at International Conferences/Fairs
This is the foundation for are invited to KNX City. 80 Imprint
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Editorial
KNX city
Urbanisation, scarce resources and KNX City is not a vision it will also be necessary to adjust the de-
global warming present enormous KNX City addresses current challenges mand or load to the fluctuating nature of
challenges for cities in the years to related to buildings, mobility, energy gene- energy generation. In future, many energy
come. The world’s cities account for ration, infrastructure and communication, suppliers will offer time variable electricity
two thirds of energy consumption, 60 and provides appropriate KNX solutions. rates in order to motivate customers to
per cent of total water consumption Internationally, these challenges can vary use electricity when cheap, and to not
and 70 per cent of emitted greenhouse a great deal. use it in case of peak demands, in order
gases. On top of that, cities continue In Europe, and particularly in Germa- to implement indirect load management.
to grow. For example, in 2010, 82 per ny, we are facing the so-called energy The KNX City system provides solutions
cent of US inhabitants lived in cities; turnaround. This refers to changes in for addressing this.
by 2050 this will increase to 90 per the energy sector – moving from fossil
cent. In China, the twelfth five-year fuel generation to primarily renewable KNX, a systems approach in
plan states that the urban population energy generation. The key challenge sustainable cities
will increase from 47.5 percent to of the energy turnaround is to ensure Energy efficient buildings are the basis of
51.5 per cent by 2015. In Europe too, a steady supply of energy in spite of the a sustainable city. Whether residential
urbanisation is on the increase. fluctuating nature of renewable energy buildings or large commercial premises,
In order to achieve sustainable urban sources. Traditionally, energy supply has KNX offers a range of solutions for gre-
development and deal with the chal- been adjusted to the demand; in future, ater energy efficiency, including load ma-
lenges, cities have to improve their nagement. Any load management system
infrastructure to become more envi- needs sensors and actuators. Sensors are
ronmentally friendly, improve quality needed to record e.g. consumption or
of life and reduce costs. Sustainable conditions, which will then trigger the
buildings are an essential prerequisite respective actuators for example to open/
for sustainable cities. But that on its close electric circuits or to switch on/off
own is not enough. Interdisciplinary so- equipment such as heat pumps, domestic
lutions are needed to equally deal with appliances or other conventional loads.
buildings, mobility, energy generation, However, what is common to all current
infrastructure and communication. In solutions is that although they can interact
other words, a comprehensive systems with each other within a building, they
approach. cannot do so with the outside world.
KNX means connecting buildings, mobility, That is about to change.
infrastructure and energy generation with one Mobility is becoming increasingly impor-
common communication system: the KNX Standard tant and in future large parts of motorised
2 Journal 1/2012
Editorial
KNX offers worldwide systems solutions
for sustainable buildings
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KNX Projects
Shipbuilding
Ingenieurbüro Beyer
Gebäudesystemtechnik
Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Dirk Beyer
Liegnitzer Str. 10
24537 Neumünster
Tel./Phone: 04321 / 9938-0
Fax: 04321/9938-28
Mail: info@ing-beyer.de
www.ing-beyer.de
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Ingenieurbüro Beyer
Gebäudesystemtechnik
Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Dirk Beyer
Liegnitzer Str. 10
24537 Neumünster
Tel./Phone: 04321 / 9938-0
Fax: 04321/9938-28
Mail: info@ing-beyer.de
www.ing-beyer.de
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Cibek technology
+ trading GmbH
Justus Liebig Str. 15
67117 Limburgerhof
Tel.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-31
Fax.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-39
E-Mail: info@cibek.de
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Elevator Control
Cibek technology
+ trading GmbH
Justus Liebig Str. 15
67117 Limburgerhof
Tel.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-31
Fax.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-39
E-Mail: info@cibek.de
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Assignment Realisation
Fire alarm systems work in- Reliability is the central re- visualisation system. In addi- or “Alarm”, together with
dependently. For easier main- quirement when integrating a tion to the features shown in the indication of the floor
tenance, status information, fire alarm system into a KNX the demo installation, status where the alarm is coming
information regarding system installation. For safe operati- messages from the following from, the fastest way to
faults and triggered alarms on, visualisation of status and functions/sub systems are the appliance giving the fire
these systems can be integra- alarms has to be monitored. often monitored in real-life alarm notification, the escape
ted into KNX systems. This A KNX switch actuator with projects: sprinkler systems, routes and the access for the
helps to reduce false alarms current detection (by ABB) emergency messages from fire brigade. An audio file
and to improve fire fighting. and a temperature sensor (by toilets for handicapped per- with emergency instructions
InstaVer Systems from The Zennio), ensures this. They sons, overvoltage, network is played.
Netherlands is very expe- detect the input current and supervision, fire protection And at the same time, the
rienced with KNX installa- the internal temperature of doors etc. KNX system automatically
tions in hotels, theatres, court the fire alarm panel. The sy- Functions: controls the following im-
buildings and police stations. stem also checks whether the Via the touch screen, sta- portant functions: granting
Their demonstration shows browser is still active. Faults tus information about fire access (e.g. opening cabinets),
how a fire alarm system can are indicated both visually and alarm notification appliances driving up blinds, shutting fire
be integrated. via an acoustic signal. and smoke detectors can resistant doors, switching
The “OPC-Bridge” consists be displayed graphically. Se- on lights and closing heating
Solution out of a rail-mounted OPC/ veral functions like: “Pre- valves.
A NEN2535 certified fire KNX gateway (by TCI). Ful- alarm”, “Alarm” and “Test”,
alarm system constitutes the filling a request from the are shown. Advantages
core of the installation. It fire brigade, additional KNX If a smoke detector triggers an • Faster diagnose for the
contains an OPC server and push buttons are installed to alarm, the following informa- causes of each triggered
communicates with the KNX allow navigation within the tion is displayed: “Pre-alarm” alarm
bus via an “OPC-Bridge” • Reduction of false alarms
application from NETxAU- to the fire brigade
TOMATION. • Support for fire fighting
and evacuation
• Easier maintenance for fire
alarm systems
• Tests of fire alarm notifi-
cation appliances are kept
and the yearly rehearsal
can be displayed upon re-
quest.
• As KNX covers all appli-
cation fields, synergies are
possible thanks to the mul-
tiple-usability of compon-
ents, which makes KNX
installations even more va-
luable.
InstaVer Systems BV
Lireweg 90
2153 PH, Nieuw Vennep
Niederlände
Tel.: +31 (252) 626633
Fax: +31 (252) 687664
E-Mail: info@instaver.nl
Web: www.evizion.nl
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Social Networks
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Assignment Advantages
Modern intelligent buildings The Control4 HC-800 con- KNX part of the solution. A These integrated KNX appli-
are not only defined by the troller with integrated KNX touch panel is used to display cations offer a consistent, co-
integration of KNX systems drivers serves this purpose. the central operations of the st-effective and future-proof
to control house technolo- Also, the HC-800 ensures entire system, including access infrastructure. Proprietary so-
gy such as lighting, shading, communication with different to the KNX system. lutions tend to require a parti-
heating and air conditioning. AV devices by offering several cular additional infrastructure,
Audio and video technology interfaces. The C4 system also Functions which is often not compatible
is ever more becoming an offers diverse possibilities Apart from the common func- with modern architecture –
integral part of smart homes. of visualisation and remote tionality of the KNX sensor due to its specific operational
„ibs intelligent building ser- control of the entire system. technology, the application controls. Thanks to these
vices gmbh“ presents an ex- developed by ibs demons- possibilities, the network can
ample of how availability and Realisation trates the integrated control be based entirely on KNX
operability of these systems The demonstration shows of the multi-room audio sy- and controls can be integra-
can be seamlessly integrated how the system can be used in stem. It is possible to select ted based on KNX sensor
into KNX. modern houses. The common an iPod play list via the KNX technology. Also, functions
functions of a KNX system to sensors. The volume of the offering additional comfort
Solution control lighting, shading and music in the room can also be such as scenarios for arrival
A prerequisite for the integra- heating are accessed via a set via the KNX part. The C4 and leaving can be combined
tion is the use of components room controller by Jung. The system allows remote control with audio/video technology.
with remote control and sui- multi-room audio system by for the entire KNX system.
table gateways supporting the Russound connected to the
interoperability of protocols. C4 system is operated via the
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Control Center
Assignment Realisation
As a system integrator, GePro Various functions used in buil- ring functions can be realised demonstration installation
mbH strives to create user dings are monitored in order with the KNX-TAB panels (7 also shows how the system
concepts for monitoring and to check proper operation or 16 push buttons/LEDs) or monitors the opening of win-
controlling tasks in the com- and malfunctions. On the with key-operated switches, dows, flooding, malfunctions
mercial sector. Ease of use GePro KNX-TAB 12/2 LED presence detectors(Esylux), of HVAC systems, access
for non-technical personnel is control panel, two-coloured water detectors (Siemens), control systems and the sta-
one of their important goals. LEDs show the current ope- actuators (Gira, ABB, Hager) tus of devices, like: current-
GePro mbH uses different rating state of the system. and binary input units (Sie- operated circuit breakers,
sensor based observation A Weinzierl IP gateway is mens). overvoltage protectors and
such as: Visual signals (visuali- connected to a touch-enabled fire dampers.
zation of operation states and PC using visualisation and Features
errors), acoustic alarms and GePro’s new flush-mount The door is moved from Advantages
haptic technology (technology solution. Boolean functions one stop position to the Control panels with labelled
that interfaces with the user are realised via the software. other either by turning the push buttons and two-co-
through the sense of touch). Safety-related malfunctions key-operated switch or by loured LED displays make
are indicated by extremely operating the Open/Close the system easy to use and to
Solution strong flashlights and additi- push buttons. A visual signal monitor. Green LEDs indicate
The full functional sample onal buzzers, all integrated in indicates movement of the regular functions. Red LEDs in-
installation shows operation the control panel. door. Intermediate stops are dicate malfunctions. Flashlights
and monitor functions as they For demonstration purposes, indicated with sound (acoustic and buzzers unambiguously
are customized for reception the panel is used to simulate alarm). Users have to confirm indicate safety-relevant alarms.
areas, swimming pools, hotel a door control unit with that they have noticed the Central logic and control is
bars, warehouses, factory operator presence control. signal by operating a push realized by using an integrated
buildings. More operating and monito- button with a red LED. The visualisation via KNX IP.
GePro – Gesellschaft
für Prozeßtechnik mbH
Geschäftsführer / Business manager:
Dipl.-Ing Dirk Müller
Heinrich-Heine-Ring 78
18435 Stralsund, Germany
Tel./Phone: +49 (3831) 390055
Fax: +49 (3831) 390024
Mail: info@gepro-mv.de
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Assignment
Elektro Hieber from Schwab- sence detectors (ThebenHTS) interior ventilation flaps are TÜV (German Technical In-
münchen presents the KNX and dimmers ensure that opened so that excess heat is spection Association).
installation of a 5700 m² fac- all lighting components are used for heat recovery. • Integration of existing fire
tory. 24 hour operations re- used with maximum ener- Via temperature sensors, the protection concept for
quire artificial light for certain gy efficiency depending on KNX system controls the improved action in case of
periods and certain areas. The presence of personnel and installed radiant tube heaters fire.
ventilation depends on ma- daylight. Thanks to KNX, an used for Room heating. KNX • Intelligent temperature ma-
chine activity, whereas waste emergency lighting system ap- binary input modules (ABB) nagement with recovering
heat is recovered for heating proved by TÜV (Technischer pick up fault messages from of waste heat.
purposes. To achieve energy Überwachungs-Verein, Ger- the building automation sy- • Efficient ventilation accor-
efficiency and cost savings, man Technical Inspection As- stem and from production. ding to the requirements of
the customer opted for smart sociation) could be integrated The messages are forwarded the respective production
building automation. into the lighting installation. to a facility server from Gira process.
Ventilation flaps used as smo- where they can be displa- • 3D visualisation for easier
Solution ke outlets, for heat dissipation yed and processed by the handling and control.
The KNX bus system allows and for additional air circulati- responsible staff. Set points,
the integration of components on are controlled via tempe- switching times and other Advantages
for the automation of lighting, rature sensors (Arcus-eds). parameters can be set via the Energy savings of 30% for
ventilation, heating and alert For this purpose, KNX de- password-protected access lighting. Required heating
management. Individual func- tects the number of machines point where they also can be energy cut by half because of
tions can be connected via the in operation via an M-Bus in- visualised. recovering waste heat from
network for central operation terface. The system uses diffe- production. Power consump-
and control. rent settings for summer and Technical Highlights tion of ventilation motors
winter operation. If the room • Efficient lighting technology reduced to 70% compared to
Realisation temperature exceeds the set controlled according to cu- the not automated operation.
The complete lighting sy- point in summer, the interior stomer requirements. Yearly savings: About 50.000
stem consists out of 616 and exterior ventilation flaps • Integrated emergency Euro – in addition to other
fluorescent lamps, controlled are opened. In winter only the lighting system approved by benefits, like higher efficiency.
via DALI and KNX/DALI
gateways (Siemens). Pre-
Elektro Hieber
Anton Hieber GmbH & Co.KG
Luitpoldstraße 10
86830 Schwabmünchen
Tel./Phone: 08232 9626-0
Fax: 08232 9626-20
www.elektrohieber.de
Info@elektrohieber.de
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Elektro Hieber
Anton Hieber GmbH & Co.KG
Luitpoldstraße 10
86830 Schwabmünchen
Tel./Phone: 08232 9626-0
Fax: 08232 9626-20
www.elektrohieber.de
Info@elektrohieber.de
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Voice Control
Assignment Realisation
Certain application fields re- The INVOX KNX speech ser- new door handle works with that makes the glass door
quire innovative control for ver (by Vocali) allows to acti- radio technology, batteries appear in a pleasant light.
building automation systems. vate functions through voice are not required. The KNX/ This can be controlled via the
Examples are homes, offices, commands that can be given Enocean gateway (Weinzierl) display or via a bus-connected
trade buildings, cultural buil- via a microphone, an iPhone transmits the signal from the push button (by Basalte).
dings and sport infrastruc- or other smart phones. Sim- door handle to the bus. This
tures. For a particular building ply pronounce the required is very useful for cellars, sto- Advantages
there was the requirement to words in order to switch rage rooms, garages, public • Controls devices and sy-
integrate automation tech- the light, to shut the blinds, buildings etc. stems via voice control.
nology as invisibly as possible to open doors or to set the • Up to 25 users can enter
and to ease the installation as required room temperature. Features and save their own voice
much as possible. Up to 25 variants per function A slight turn of the handle commands.
can be saved. This application creates ambience lighting, • Hands-free mode to acti-
Solution makes it possible to meet whereas a powerful turn vate functions.
KOYNE-SYSTEM-ELEKTRO- high hygiene requirements makes the lights go on at full • Simple assembly of door
NIK came up with new inno- for specific environments, power. handles, without wires.
vations in order to put this like: laboratories, hospitals With voice commands, users • Combined switch and dim-
requirement into practice: or situations where operators can dim lights and even set mer control via the door
functions can be activated need hands-free controls. the room temperature. All handle.
either via voice control or Another innovative approach information is displayed on a • Fits in seamlessly with ar-
during everyday activities that is a door handle with swit- multi-functional colour touch chitectural design thanks to
have to be performed anyway. ching and dimming function: display named Touch-IT (by invisible technology.
The solution is to combine A slight turn of the handle, Arcus-eds).
voice control with innovative will make the device send a Additionally, users can acti-
radio-controlled door handles radio signal that switches light vate a new KNX LED colour
based on KNX. and opens/closes blinds. The control actuator (by Zennio)
Koyne-System-Elektronik
intelligentes Wohnen
Marco Koyne
Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Elektrotechnik
Automatisierung
Duchrother Str. 38
D-12559 Berlin, Germany
Tel.:/Phone: +49 (0)30 - 47 03 21 82
Fax.: +49 (0)30 - 47 03 21 83
Mail: info@koyne-system-elektronik.de
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Assignment
The automatic solar shading one device that comes in a Vestamatic). In a 3D visuali- rance. In winter the blinds
control adjusts blinds accor- compact housing and has no sation, a touch panel shows remain open when the sun
ding to the position of the moving parts, which makes it sensor values received from shines so that heat can be
sun, provides solar shading everlasting. the weather station and sta- gained. They can however al-
and heat recovery in va- tus information about the ways be shut manually via the
rious functional buildings. Realisation: shading devices. The blades SMI actuator.
BMS - Building Management The BMS weather station of the blinds can be set ma-
Systems from Kempen de- has 14 sensors that detect nually via KNX control but- Advantages
monstrates in their KNX brightness, radiation from tons. • Compact and high-quality
installation how this high- all four wind directions and solar shading for residential
quality technology can be rainfall, measure wind force Features buildings.
useful applied in residential and temperature. The inte- Via its sensors, the weather • Cost-effective installation:
buildings. grated software transmits station recognises the posi- all required sensors toge-
room temperatures values, tion of the sun and the cur- ther with the control unit
The Solution: season of year, presence of rent solar radiance value for are located in one single de-
The solar shading control persons and operation mode a particular facade. An intel- vice that can be configured
system of the demo instal- to the blind actuator (by ligent fuzzy logic based soft- via ETS without additional
lation works with the new Grösser) and receives po- ware transmits commands to software.
Quadra KNX weather stati- sition information from the move the blinds to a positi- • Contributes to energy
on that is directly connected actuator. The actuator trans- on depending on the season efficiency measures for resi-
to KNX actuators, control mits commands to move the of the year: in summer the dential buildings, as required
buttons, room temperature blinds. Functions of the simu- blinds are closed in order to for e.g. low-energy houses
controllers and an IP touch lated solar shading device are keep the heat outside. The or passive houses.
panel. Intelligent algorithms shown in a lifelike demons- blades of the blinds are au-
for temperature and heat tration, using an intermediate tomatically set in order to
control are integrated in blind and a SMI actuator (by allow optimal daylight ent-
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Gateways
HSEG - Ingenieurbüro
für Elektroplanung und
Gebäudesystemtechnik
Assignment Dipl.-Ing. Holger Schult
Waidmanssweg 7
While KNX the basis is for special gateways for propri- how common gateways can 16548 Glienicke
home and building automation etary protocols can be used. be used together with KNX. Tel.: +49 33056 89632
systems, proprietary systems The engineering company They have tried and tested all Fax.: +49 33056 89633
Mail: info@hseg.eu
are frequently used for dedi- Holger Schult demonstrates these solutions.
cated functions. To realise a
consistent building manage-
ment system, it is important
to integrate these dedicated
functions into the KNX sy-
stem too. Advantages: no du-
plicate installations and ope-
rating units, consistent user
interfaces for all functions,
operating units in tune with
interior design requirements,
central visualisation functions
including error messages and
alarm management.
Solution
To achieve this, either com-
mon gateways as they are
available on the market or
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Telephone Control
GLT-Plan Planungsbüro
für Gebäudetechnik
Markus Schwarz,
Systemintegrator
Zum Seebühl 30
78315 Radolfzell
Tel.: 07732 / 9409408
Fax.: 07732 / 9409409
Mail: info@gltplan.de
Web: www.gltplan.de
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Event Technology
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Energy Efficiency in
Residential Buildings
Assignments
System integration for high-end meter (by Hager). An electro-
residential buildings is one of nic meter with a radio unit (by
the business areas of ib com- Hager) measures the overall
pany GmbH. The installation consumption of electricity and
made by this system integrator sends the values to a KNX/RF
located in Pforzheim demons- media gateway (by Hager) via
trates how transparency of the KNX bus. Consumption
energy use and energy savings and building functions can be
can be put into practice in re- visualised.
sidential applications.
Features
Solution The visualisation allows to
Apart from the common func- display consumption easily
tional applications of KNX either as diagrams or as lists.
building automation systems, The system can save the re-
consumption values for electri- sults as messages and hence
city, heating, water etc. can be send them via e-mail or SMS in
measured and calculated. This order to monitor consumption
allows for more energy trans- remotely.
parency in the domestic area. The interface to the electronic
The occupants can be made meter via a KNX radio unit
aware of lost energy and hence also transmits the current elec-
take measures accordingly. tricity tariff to the visualisation
system. This allows the usage of
Realisation varying tariffs within the Smart
The installation shows custo- Grids framework. Appliances
mized functions in a residen- with high consumption (such
tial building. A 3 push button as washing machines) can be
sensor with temperature con- switched on automatically.
troller (from Gira) is used
as operational control for Advantages
lighting, heating, air condition Easy realisation by consistent
etc. The system can also be use of the KNX system archi-
operated via a 15“ touch panel tecture.
with visualisation (by Divus). A Seamless integration of all tech-
Daikin air condition system is nical functions.
integrated via a KNX Daikin Low cost of installation com-
gateway (by Zennio). HVAC pared to interfacing with other
functions are optimized with systems.
window monitoring, in order to Visualisation makes it easy to
avoid unnecessary heating and supervise energy consumption.
electricity consumption. More transparency for a more
ib company GmbH
In the example, the individual conscientious use of electrical Hohenzollernstraße 111
consumption values are de- appliances. 75177 Pforzheim
tected either via a switch actu- Optimisation of energy con- Tel.: +49 7231 3970283-0
Mail: info@ib-company.de
ator with current detection (by sumption via demand-oriented Web: www.ib-company.de
Gira) or via a KNX three-phase automatic functions.
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The issue of unauthorised
manipulations of the project
software during the warranty
period is now also a thing of
the past: The ”Project Tracing“
app allows tracking all third
party manipulations.
One of the 10 ETS apps pre-
sented will include the ”Online
KNX Product Catalog“ app,
an extension that saves users
time-consuming searching for
device software on the web-
sites of various manufacturers.
Another new product is the
”Training Centre App“, an With the growing importance of KNX, the number of KNX products on the market increases. The applications needed
application that allows the usually have to be downloaded from the websites of various manufacturers. The new ”Online KNX Product Catalog“ app
trainer to reset all devices of makes time-consuming searching unnecessary.
the practical training sites in
one go when preparing the
next training session.
And another application for
specialists wanting to have
a closer look inside devices:
The ETS4 app ”Device Reader/
Editor“ allows reading device
memory.
Users who are not sure
whether the project software
on the laptop is the latest ver-
sion can use the new ”Project
Compare“ app to check. There
are more apps to come.
New ETS apps by KNX make ETS4
Customized flexibility more attractive: for instance with the
”Extended Copy“ application, users
With the ETS apps, KNX can easily highlight and duplicate
presents a concept to adapt elements of existing projects. The
the Engineering Tool Software target copies can then be adapted
and used in other parts of a building.
ETS4 to the growing world-
wide demands. ETS4 can be
customized to individual needs
while maintaining compatibi-
lity. Especially KNX experts
will profit from the transpar-
ency and faster configuration Extensions for ETS4 support the
offered by these extra tools. realisation of professional projects. The
Also, KNX members can now ETS application ”Project Compare“ for
tailor their own apps according instance can be used to compare the
to the different features of actual status of an existing installation
with the target status of the ETS
their products and become project.
even more flexible. The ETS
apps are available exclusively
via the KNX online shop
(www.onlineshop.knx.org).
Apps can be activated via an
ETS4 licence.
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1 Extended Copy Duplicates existing project parts Quick creation of similar struc- 99,–
tures in a project
2 Split & Merge Projects can be split, Colleagues can work together 199,–
and reunited again on KNX projects
3 My Product Templates Pre-configured devices can be Allows to quickly insert pre-confi- 79,–
stored as favorites gured devices into projects
4 Replace Product Replaces 1..n units in existing pro- Device configurations will be ta- 79,–
jects with similar devices ken over automatically
5 Labels Use ETS4 project information Timesaving and proper labeling 49,–
as base for device stickers
6 Long-term Recorder From ETS independent tool No need to leave an ETS4 laptop 49,–
for long-term recording unattended at the site
7 Project Tracing Track all possible ETS4 project Proof in case of warranty claims, 49,–
changes check project progress
8 Online KNX Product Product catalogs from many manuf- No longer look for product 0,–
Catalog acturers can be retrieved online via catalogs via individual websites,
ETS4 just get them via ETS4
9 Training Centre Tool Unload the entire installation, Quick and easy training session 0,–
e.g. after course completion preparation
in a training center
10 Device Reader/Editor Retrieve detailed data from KNX Enhanced problem analysis 49,–
devices
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Speed up project design! Re-use what you created before
ETS App: ”Extended Copy“ ETS App: ”My Product Templates“
The ETS App ”Extended Copy“ text attachments and other In practice, configuring KNX They are then also available
is used to quickly create similar information to be adjusted. devices can be very time-con- for other projects - like from
structures in a project. This fea- Thereafter, the configuration is suming. If you need devices with the manufacturer catalog - but
ture is meant especially for KNX inserted seamlessly. This results particular configurations more then fully pre-configured. Users
users dealing with large projects, in new projects at very short than once, it may be useful to who repeatedly integrate similar
with for example recurring notice. Projects that otherwise have them somewhere available functions can save themselves a
room functionality. During the had to be re-configured via a for further use afterwards. With lot of time and effort with this
copy process, a dedicated dialog very time-consuming workflow. the new ETS App ”My Product ETS App.
will allow devices, bus lines, Templates“ such ready-made
even complete building parts Contact: www.knx.org devices can be added to a fa- Contact: www.knx.org
together with their destination vorites list. Also KNX devices
address assignments, paramete- used in all (or almost all) projects
rization, group addresses, links, can be handled in the same way.
Large KNX projects KNX ask employees can configure them One of the benefits of using ters of the first four channels
for teamwork. But how to or- independently and merge again KNX electrical installations, is are automatically configured.
ganize the interface between the after completion of the entire their flexibility and the possibility This is possible for devices with
different parts of the project? project. Thanks to teamwork, to realize cost-effective enhan- similar functionality, regardless
The situation where several the processing time for enhan- cements. Because it usually only of the manufacturer. Even when
people simultaneously edit a ced projects can be reduced. concerns parameterization. And devices need to be repaired,
KNX installation may, e.g. for Even unrelated projects can be even this can now - at least partly users benefit from this ETS App.
address assignment or central merged with this function. – be optimized. This is thanks
function configuration, lead to to the new ETS App ”Replace Contact: www.knx.org
inconsistencies. Using the ETS Contact: www.knx.org Product“, which replaces KNX
App ”Split & Merge“, guarantees devices while keeping their para-
smooth cooperation for such meter settings. If one exchanges
situations. The advantage is e.g. a four-fold actuator with an
that you can split a previous- eight-fold actuator, the parame-
ly defined project into two,
three or more parts. Several
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Labeling vs. Confusion Who made changes in the project?
ETS App: ”Labels“ ETS App: ”Project Tracing“
The project is ready for com- The information is taken directly When a KNX project is finis- thanks to the ETS App ”Project
missioning, but are all bus from the ETS4 Projects. This not hed, the installation company Tracing“. This feature is activa-
components really ready for this only facilitates the work of the will usually handover the ETS4 ted via a password, thereafter
assignment? The importance of installer or system integrator, project to the customer. Which ETS4 automatically lists all pos-
the visual information regarding but also provides consistent implies that any third party can sible changes made for projects,
physical address, mounting, overview within distribution change configuration parame- all in chronological order. This
function, etc. on devices, is not boards and cabinets. ters afterwards. When this leads App can also serve to monitor
to be underestimated. Especially to a malfunction, the system the progress of projects under
for this situation KNX Associ- Contact: www.knx.org integrator has of course every construction.
ation has come up with a very right to decline warranty. The
helpful tool. With the ETS App system integrator had however Contact: www.knx.org
”Labels“, device labels based on so far no way to proof that a third
forms can be printed as stickers. party caused the malfunction,
this situation is now rectified
For some KNX system malfunc- at one site and to continue on Due to the success of KNX, differ by manufacturer, language
tions, observation of the message another or to enjoy the weekend also the range of available KNX and availability per country. It is
traffic over a longer period is re- without any worries. The recor- products is extending. The appli- no longer necessary to download
quired. This is usually done with ded telegrams can later on be cations that need to loaded into complete product catalogs. This
the ETS4 group or bus monitor. taken over and analyzed by ETS4. KNX devices, can be downloa- ETS App is especially interesting
But who is happy to leave an ded from the individual KNX for beginners and regular users.
ETS4 laptop unattended behind, Contact: www.knx.org member company websites. This
as it most probably also needs task a such can be very cumber- Contact: www.knx.org
to be used for other activities/ some. With the new ETS App
projects? This is where the new ”Online KNX Product Catalog“
ETS App ”Long-term Recorder“ this situation has changed, the re-
comes into play. This App can quired product catalogs can now
be installed independently from be retrieved from within ETS4.
ETS4. So no problem to monitor The offered product catalogs can
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Unload an entire project by a click of the mouse In case of doubt, compare the installation with
ETS App: ”ETS Training Center Tool“ the ETS4 project
ETS App: ”Project Compare“
After the devices of a KNX ”ETS Training Center Tool“ Which ETS project is the latest? with the expected state as in
project are programmed, it is allows the instructor to reset What should not happen, can in the ETS4 project. Dissimila-
still possible via ETS4 to make an entire KNX installation with practice unfortunately happen. rities in device configurations
changes to the project. Unloa- just one mouse click, which If a KNX project was edited will be shown, the result can
ding the entire KNX project is makes this App extremely useful because a particular function also serve as evidence in case a
however not common, unless for training centers or system has been optimized, doubts third party has tampered with
it concerns the equipment integrators offering customer can arise. Rather than trying the installation.
used for KNX training. For a training. and guessing, use the ETS App
training center, unloading entire ”Project Compare“. This allows Contact: www.knx.org
KNX projects is daily practice: Contact: www.knx.org the comparison of individual
at the end of a training session devices from the installation
the equipment needs to be set with the available data in the
to the initial state as quick as corresponding ETS4 project. In
possible, in order to start the this way the current state as in
next session. The ETS App the installation can be compared
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New Members
Finland ABB is represented in over 100 coun- a complete portfolio of solar inverters
ABB Oy, Drives tries with more than 100,000 emplo- from small transformerless single phase
yees. ABB benefits from over 25 years of string inverters up to hundreds of kilo-
experience in intelligent building control watts transformerless central inverters.
systems. ABB develops, produces and The revenues of ABB Oy are 2.2 billion
sells a complete range of innovative euros and the company employs more
products for building installation. ABB than 6,000 people.
plays a leading role in the KNX Associa-
tion. ABB's products are conform to the Contact: www.abb.com/drives
international KNX standard, the leading
technology worldwide for intelligent
building control. ABB Oy, located In
Helsinki, is manufacturing and selling e.g.
drives for HVAC applications and offers
GERMANY ABUS Security-Center is a manufacturer allows KNX users to extend their existing
ABUS Security-Center of innovative alarm and video surveillance KNX systems with high-end ABUS products.
GmbH & Co. KG systems. For the company, the development
of particularly user-friendly and holistic Contact: www.abus-sc.com
security products has priority. The target is
the fusion of mechanics, electronics, alarm
and video. The integration of the KNX
technology into the range of wireless and
wired alarm systems sets new standards and
GERMANY ACX GmbH is a company based in Lichten- • development and approval of motor
ACX GmbH stein (Saxony) and Zwickau. The company controls
was founded in 2008. They stand for quality • development and approval of tools for
and commitment in the development and monitoring and parameterization of
certification of advanced software solu- motor controls
tions and products. They are a provider • automation of devices, systems and
of software and hardware solutions that equipment
are tailored to customer requirements. • control systems for intelligent buildings
Noteworthy is their development expe- and building automation
rience and innovation. Through several • Software Engineering for the monitoring
years of experience their employees have and management of operational data
expertise in: • electronics and software modules for
embedded systems
Contact: www.acx-gmbh.de
austria MULTICON products are being distributed ming, are based on open standards and are
Ce2 GmbH worldwide through Ce2 and developed and affordable. The integration is being done via
manufactured by GIMCON. They have been gateways (KNX) and controllers, using TCP/
focusing on IP-based solutions for smart IP and PoE for connection and power. For
homes since 2007. With one app for iOS, the control of a KNX installation you only
Android or Win7 their products allow a need the KNX gateway and app on e.g. an
total integration of home technology (KNX), iPad. The multi-room mediasystem allows
multi-room audio, multi-room tv/video and TV-recording, -streaming in an IP-network
security, whereas the app can be customized and is also a player for music, videos and
individually to the customers’ requirements. blu-rays.
Solutions with their products are scalable,
modular, easy to use, require no program- Contact: www.multicon.at
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Italy CILLICHEMIE ITALIANA has been opera- • process water
Cillichemie Italiana S.r.l ting in the field of water treatment for over • water use technology
40 years, through a network of qualified • water for water supply
agencies, retail centers and service centers • water for domestic use
spread around Italy. The philosophy the • water for pharmaceutical and cosmetic
company always pursued, is the continued • water for the microelectronics industry
research and innovation, the quality of its • desalination of sea water
products and the care of pre-and post-sales. • supply of equipment for public fountains
CILLICHEMIE is able to propose any solu- • monitoring
tion in water treatment and in particular in • swimming pool water
the following areas: • chemical products for all water treatment
and conditioning
Contact: www.cillichemie.com
GERMANY Dallmeier is a leading global provider of pro- video surveillance from a single source.
Dallmeier electronic GmbH ducts for network-based video surveillance All products are developed in-house by
& Co.KG and has been developing and manufacturing Dallmeier in Germany and meet the highest
high quality components and complete so- standards of quality and reliability, which has
lutions for the CCTV / IP range for more been confirmed by independent internatio-
than 25 years. Besides cameras, recorders, nal laboratories with numerous certificates
storage systems, intelligent video analytics, and awards over and over again.
video management software Dallmeier
also offers stand-alone products, but also Contact: www.dallmeier-electronic.com
perfectly matched complete systems for
Spain Domotica Levante is a modern home auto- nical expertise with a well-trained team of
Domotica Levante mation company with large experience in technical professionals able to offer the best
the electricity sector and in the develop- solution to customers based on one-to-one
ment and integration of KNX home and service. The R & D Department creates
building automation systems. The company KNX hardware and software solutions sup-
is continuously innovating to solve needs porting any customer need and empowering
of integrators of new technologies. The interoperability. Innovation is a never-ending
organization provides accurate advising pursuit at Domotica Levante.
services and project development, and
takes particular attention to after-market Contact: www.domoticalevante.es
service. It has strong engineering and tech-
USA ELAN Home Systems is the US manufac- by integrating KNX devices to leverage
ELAN Home Systems turer of the g! Entertainment and Control the world's most widely used protocols
Solution. With over 30 years of experience for building control. ELAN sells through a
in the home entertainment and control network of International Distributors and is
space, ELAN integrates whole-house installed by trained and certified professional
audio and video, home theaters, security, integrators.
climate, lighting, shade, irrigation, pool and
other systems in the home and commercial Contact: www.elanhomesystems.com
spaces. ELAN has expanded its compatibility
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Taiwan Emcom Technology Inc., established in energy-saving management. Their R&D
Emcom Technology Inc. 1975, has become a reliable and long-term team consists of leading electronic and
manufacturer for a number of leading mechanical engineers, working closely with
brands in the world. Emcom is devoted to their clients to meet the needs of end users
providing innovation and quality on motion and get feedback from installers. Utilizing
and presence sensors for lighting control the latest information technology, Emcom
for over 20 years and is now developing ensures that its development engineers
KNX presence detectors as well as lighting are able to introduce new products a step
systems and HVAC (heating, ventilation and ahead of the industry.
air conditioning), controlled cost-effectively
and intelligently on a demand basis for Contact: www.emcom.com.tw
GERMANY The GFS Group, Gesellschaft für Strom- and emergency power equipment. In their
GFS GmbH versorgungstechnik , was founded in 1984. main plant in Gottenheim the development
Innovative ideas, continuity, constant up- of power and control electronics, the
dates, the latest production technologies design of each device series and finally the
and a consciously cultivated large vertical assembly of the entire device technology is
integration ensure a successful business being done. Their subsidiary, GFS Elektro
development. The GFS group in its current GmbH in Pößneck was founded in 1991.
form is one of the leading providers of
products and solutions in the field of power Contact: www.gfs-gmbh.de
engineering. They focus on battery chargers
Italy Home Systems Consulting S.p.A. is an flexibility and ease of use. Some of the
Home Systems Consulting engineering company fully dedicated to supported applications: control of lighting,
S.p.A. the design and development of technology automation, heating and cooling systems,
integration solutions for home and building video surveillance, safety and anti-intrusion,
automation. Home Systems Consulting timers and scenarios, energy consumption
developed HYSCO, a powerful software management, networking and VoIP telepho-
server for the integrated control of building ny, multi-room music, home entertainment,
automation subsystems, local and remote. localization services and digital signage,
HSYCO has a state-of-the-art HTML5 ba- access control systems, professional audio,
sed interface, customizable, accessible and video and lighting systems.
maintainable through the most common
wireless devices, providing exceptional Contact: www.homesystemsconsulting.com
GERMANY ICONAG was founded 15 years ago with with their management software product
ICONAG the intent to develop, produce and distribute B-CON. Following their guiding principle
professional software solutions for building „Facility control – all over IP“, they gaze at
automation. Their philosophy is to define building as a whole and unify subsections
new standards on the market by developing in one system. For this reason, they realize
products which are based on the latest and a sustainable management of buildings and
easiest to handle technologies. The KNX facilities by following ecological and eco-
OPCServer is one of the products inte- nomical aspects.
grators, users, planer and end customers
benefit from. More than 3000 KNX projects Contact: www.iconag.de
in home and building automation are realized
Germany lnfineon Technologies focuses on the three for the entire electrical energy generation,
Infineon Technologies AG central challenges facing modern society: transmission and conversion chain. The
Energy Efficiency, Mobility and Security portfolio of products offered by the Indus-
and offers semiconductors and system trial and Multimarket Division are: power
solutions for automotive and industrial semiconductors and modules, custom ICs,
electronics,chip card and security applica- and small-signal discrete semiconductors,
tions. Infineon products excell through their used in medical and consumer electronics
quality and their innovative and leading-edge and computing products as well as in the
technology in analog and mixed signal, RF traditional industrial segments mentioned
and power as well as embedded control. above.
Infineon is the only company to offer po-
wer semiconductors and power modules Contact: www.infineon.com
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Germany IT Gesellschaft für lnformationstechnik mbH KNX member companies (e.g. Plugins). IT
IT GmbH (IT GmbH) is a software development com- GmbH's own product line includes a lot of
pany located in Kalchreuth near Nürnberg ETS addons (e.g. reconstruction) as well as
(Germany). Funded 1992, it has been active other KNX related software (e.g. the Elvis
in KNX software development since the visualization system).
very beginning. This includes development
for the KNX association, former ElBA (ETS1, Contact: www.it-gmbh.de
ETS2, ETS3, ETS4, MT.) and for several
Slovenia KomfortKlik is a system integrator operating fast system configuration without special
KomfortKlik in the field of home automation. By offering training. For end users it offers intuitive
the complete spectrum of services for home visualization, which can be tailored to spe-
automation, we gained extensive know-how cific user needs. ComfortManager enables
on home devices, systems and automated the control of KNX based devices and
logic. Working closely with both end users other main technical applications such as
and system integrators enables KomfortKlik alarm, video surveillance, home theater,
to understand their needs and preferences. etc. ComfortManager is also suitable for
It uses this knowledge in the development iPhone and iPad use.
process of its building automation soft-
ware ComfortManager. The main benefit Contact: www.comfortclick.com
of ComfortManager is a comfortable and
Portugal NWC began its activity in 2008 in Portu- for Intelligent Homes. In 2011, the iSimplex
NWC – Network Concept gal, after one and a half year as academic product line was launched, and during the
research, as a startup from IST (most re- same year, the Brazil offices were opened
nowned Engineer University in Portugal), for closer support to the South American
and INESC-ID (most important Institute market. Maintaining the focus on providing
of Technology in Portugal). Since the be- the best home user experience, iSimplex
ginning, the focus has been the creation Media Center was launched, not only to
of a new interface and control paradigm bring the ultimate media experience for TV
for Integrated Home Automation Systems, around the home, but also providing Home
based on simplicity and providing an amazing Automation control via TV.
user experience. iSimplex Home Server
provides the central brain and interface Contact: www.nwc.pt
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The Netherlands Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands countries worldwide. With sales of EUR
Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified 26 billion in 2008, the company is a market
Health and Well-being company, focused leader in cardiac care, acute care and home
on improving people’s lives through timely healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions
innovations. As a world leader in healthca- and new lighting applications, as well as life-
re, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates style products for personal well-being and
technologies and design into people- pleasure with strong leadership positions in
centric solutions, based on fundamental flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable
customer insights and the brand promise entertainment and oral healthcare.
of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered
in the Netherlands, Philips employs more Contact: www.philips.com
than 118,000 employees in more than 60
Poland POOHCO was established in 2006 and from configuration. POOHCO conducts business
POOHCO the beginning of its activities it focused on ecology, respecting the planet and using
new technologies and dynamical develop- green technology. It is proud to join the
ment. The company mainly consists of elec- respectable members of KNX Association,
tric engineers and technicians. POOHCO considering this an important milestone in
actively raises awareness for LED solutions, the history of the company.
designing systems and decorative lighting
systems, intelligent control and power. It Contact: www.poohco.pl
also deals with complex installation and
USA Savant designs, develops and manufactures and an array of integrated applications
Savant Systems, LLC a complete suite of integrated solutions and services. In addition to the numerous
that have defined the modern age of home innovative automation and multi-zone
automation, commercial control, entertain- audio/video products, Savant provides an
ment and communications. These products open-programmable, intelligent control
deliver an array of applications and services and a media management software solution
beyond traditional control and automation called “RacePoint Blueprint” that configures
functionality, such as multi-room audio and and controls any media component or sub-
video, advanced digital audio and video system without writing a single line of code.
processing, extremely flexible and scalable
audio and video switching, digital media Contact: www.savantav.com
server and jukebox capabilities, telephony,
Italy SBS is a market leader company for con- automation: Power supplies, push-button
SBS SpA sumer electronics in Italy and many other interfaces, binary inputs, actuators for
European countries. Some years ago SBS switching and blind/shutter control, dimming
developed the first domestic thermostat actuators, push button modules and control
with a GSM modem fully configurable touch panels.
through SMS. Now it intends to introduce
on the market some devices for building Contact: www.sbs-power.com
Switzerland Schenker Storen, number one in the Swiss ensure quick responses to customer re-
Schenker Storen AG market for sun-and weather protection, quirements. Schenker Storen places great
is a traditional company, which excels emphasis on quality assurance, allowing
through a comprehensive, innovative range the company to fulfill the requirements of
of products and high quality installations the standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and
and services. The most important product OHSAS 18001. Another core area is the
segments are slat blinds, which are manuf- ongoing further training of employees; the
actured in Schönenwerd, as well as fabric knowledge created in this way is then passed
blinds, produced in Thanvillé in France. In on in full measure to the customer.
total, the company employs more than 700
people; 36 branches all over Switzerland Contact: www.storen.ch
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USA Texas Instruments is a worldwide supplier of connectivity supports applications focused
Texas Instruments semiconductor components. Texas Instru- in the Sub-1 GHz and 2.4GHz frequency
ments is ranked 175 in the top 500 publicly bands. Its radio technology and development
traded companies in the United States with platforms with reference designs allow en-
over US$35 billion in annual sales. Texas gineers to reduce their development time
Instruments is pleased to support the KNX of up to 50% and cost savings of up to 30%.
Association by providing customers with
a total solution on the basis of the KNX Contact: www.ti.com
technology. Texas’ experience in wireless
Poland Tokka Sp. z o.o., founded in 2011, is a Polish the products will address market demands
Tokka Sp. Z o.o manufacturing company intending to offer of system integrators as well as final users.
KNX system and bus devices - mainly DIN
rail mounted actuators, designed for lighting, Contact: www.tokka.pl
heating and blinding control. Functionality of
Germany The Vaillant Group is an international Vaillant Group sells them via own sales
Vaillant GmbH family-owned company with more than companies in 20 countries. Furthermore,
136 years of tradition. Its core business is they export products in 60 countries. Their
heating technology. With annual sales of business in highly efficient technologies and
€2.3 billion, the Vaillant Group is the products based on renewable energies is a
second-largest European company in this growth driver. In particular, against general
branch. In addition, the Vaillant Group is market trends Vaillant significantly increased
active in the branches of ventilation and air- its sales of condensing technology, heat
conditioning technology. With about 12,400 pumps and solar thermal systems.
employees they develop and manufacture
products at 14 sites in eight countries. The Contact: www.vaillant-group.com
Denmark The VELUX Group, which has manufacturing many types of decoration and sun scree-
VELUX A/S companies in 11 countries and sales com- ning, roller shutters, installation products,
panies in just under 40 countries, is one of products for remote control and thermal
the strongest brands in the global building solar panels for installation in roofs. VELUX
materials sector and its products are sold in Technology also supplies original VELUX
most parts of the world. The VELUX Group components to its partners working in the
has about 10,000 employees. Their head field of roof window sun screening. KNX
office is in Horsholm, north of Copenhagen. will be available as an option for products
VELUX creates better living environments related to VELUX modular skylight usage.
with daylight and fresh air through the roof.
Their products consist of a wide range of Contact: www.velux.com
roof windows and skylights. It also offers
Turkey Videocom Elektronik A.S. was established sold worldwide and are included in projects
VIDEOCOM Elektronik A.S. in 2003 to produce video intercoms and in Turkey as well as abroad. The engineers
home automation systems. The expertise at Videocom work with self-developed
of its staff lies in home automation and soft- software. As a next step, KNX compatible
ware. Its product range consists of heating, products will be developed.
ventilation, lighting, security, gas- and smoke
control, water leakage control, curtain and Contact: www.videocom.com.tr
electrical systems control. Its products are
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ABB presents a new software concept ABB offers a new series of certified KNX de- The surface-mounted RF module AMB8426
with the i-bus® Tool. It supports system vices for flush mounting installation, according KNX provides an ideal radio solution suppor-
integrators during commissioning and ser- to Italian standard. These devices have a soft ting the wireless KNX protocol (KNX RF).
vicing KNX installations. The Tool accesses velvet finishing and come in two colors, black The RF module supports both unidirectional
an ABB i-bus® KNX device via a standard and white, for a full coordination with Mylos and bidirectional devices. The tiny RF module
KNX interface with the assistance of the wiring accessories aesthetics, characterized by is easy-to-integrate into sensors or actuators
physical address. The integrator can trigger exclusive design, materials and colors. Mylos and helps OEMs reducing time-to-market
the desired functions, read values, simulate KNX is a complete range for home and buil- significantly. The AMB8426 KNX operates in
states and make settings for the connected ding automation: inputs, switch actuators and the 868 MHz frequency band and is license-free
device. No divergences to the ETS project dimmers for lighting control, shutter actuators, usable throughout Europe. The RF module
can result through the Tool. It is optional, all equipped with one or two switch rockers, provides received signal strength information
so that the devices are still being commis- IR Receiver, thermostat and chrono thermo- (RSSI) and Listen-Before-Talk (LBT) functio-
sioned using the ETS. The i-bus® Tool is stat for room temperature control. Mylos nality to enhance the quality of wireless data
free-of-charge and can be downloaded at KNX range allows the maximum flexibility transmission. Due to its integrated power
http://www.abb.com/knx. of installation, perfectly integrating the ABB save modes, the RF module is also perfectly
i-bus KNX range of devices. suitable for battery powered applications.
Contact: www. abb.com/knx
Contact: www.abb.com/it Contact: www.amber-wireless.de
ABB Stotz-Kontakt GmbH Agenor automatika d.o.o. AMBER wireless
ABB i-bus KNX
®
Agenor Agent KNX RF Radio Module with
Ventilantrieb-Aktoren integrated antenna: AMB8520
KNX
The new ABB i-bus® KNX Valve Drive Agenor automation is launching its first The AMB8520 KNX is a compact and low-
Actuators VAA/S are modular installation KNX product – a middleware intended cost radio data transmission transceiver mo-
devices for installation in the distribution for system integrators that implement dule enabling wireless data communication
board on 35 mm mounting rails. The de- standard SCADA packages or their own MS based on the KNX protocol (KNX RF) in
vices feature six or twelve semiconductor Windows-based visualisation software for the 868 MHz frequency band. The integrated
outputs for control of thermo-electric valve KNX building automation systems. Agent is a microprocessor controls the entire wireless
drives in heating and cooling systems. The fully developed KNX communication driver, data communication, the host system does
outputs can be operated at 24-230 V AC. covering all KNX data formats and com- not have to perform any radio-specific
The outputs are short-circuit and overload municating with a KNX network through tasks. The tiny RF module also provides
protected. The outputs can be directly a standard KNX IP router on the back an onboard chip antenna, which eases the
controlled using the manual buttons. The end. On the front end, the client software integration of the module into a device. The
Led’s on the front of the device signal the can use a fast-deployable, standard DDE RF module supports both unidirectional and
status of the outputs. The connection to protocol to symbolically address data and bidirectional devices. Its integrated power
KNX is implemented via a bus connection send commands, without the need to study save modes make the RF module perfectly
terminal. The devices do not require an and develop the KNX telegram system. suitable for battery powered applications.
additional auxiliary power supply.
Contact: http://agent.agenor.hr Contact: www.amber-wireless.de
Contact: www.abb.com/knx
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Apricum d.o.o b.a.b-technologie gmbh Balmart
UIM KNX 42 - USB Interface eibPort Version 3 KTC-Controller
The new USB interface combines high-end Externally it has barely changed, but in- Balmart launches the KTC-Controller as
technology, functionality and flexibility in a ternally it has won enormous power. The the first KONEXTEC brand product, an
perfect way. This innovative device enables eibPort version 3 from b.a.b-technologie advanced device featuring energy saving,
data connection between PC and the KNX now has a 600MHz Vortex 86DX processor security and comfort functions for domestic
bus – not only for ETS, for commissioning unit, 256 MB RAM and 4GB Flash memory. environments. The KTC-Controller pro-
of the bus devices, but also for visualisation, EibPort now disposes a data history table of vides six potential free contacts to open/
protocolling and diagnosis. Any software 500.000 telegrams, which allows a detailed close water or gas supplies. In addition, the
based on FALCON (ETS4, EITT etc.) com- data analysis with a new graph library. The inputs for water leak and smoke detection
municates via flexible common EMI protocol new hardware also offers a wide scope for and up to six presence detectors 2-EOLR
through UIM KNX 42 with the devices new software, so furthermore interesting guarantee a full security performance, sen-
connected. The intelligent USB interface software updates will come up. Thanks to ding every self-generated alarm to an ARC
supports long telegrams (max 228 bytes) as the energy optimized vortex processors the through a Contact ID. You can connect
well as Raw Frames – a special diagnostic power consumption of Version 3 still stays sensors to measure indoor parameters,
mode. Also available as OEM. below five Watts. The eibPort is available as giving the chance to cheap KNX sensing.
KNX, Powernet KNX and as KNX/EnOcean The KTC-Controller also allows bidirec-
Contact: www.apricum.com Version. A GSM module is optional. tional communication with KNX over SMS,
providing remote control and monitoring
Contact: www.bab-tec.de with just a cell phone.
Contact: www.balmart.es
The KNX OPUS Gateway allows the com- The new KNX/DMX Gateway from the The B-TRONIC by Becker-Antriebe GmbH
munication between the KNX bus system company b.a.b-technologie gmbh now has will stand for bidirectional KNX RF 1-chan-
and the MCU610 controller from OPUS. new functions. It is now possible to choose nel and 15-channel hand-transmitters, bidi-
The Gateway establishes a bidirectional how to continue after stopping a light rectional KNX RF roller-shutter tube-drives
communication, which means you can use scene. Two Options are available. Pause: and a central control unit for roller-shutters
the gateway on the one hand for visuali- The scene is to be continued where it was with integrated colour-touchscreen, LAN,
zation of OPUS MCU610 states like e.g. stopped. Stop: The Scene will begin with WLAN, KNX RF and the approved CEN-
"Volume", "Input Select", … in the KNX the first programmed step. Each of the TRONIC-RF-system from Becker. Further
system. On the other hand it is also possible 2 x 512 DMX- channels is dimmable. Cause KNX RF products are planned.
to execute OPUS instructions from the of the multiple group address association,
KNX bus system like e.g. "Input Select", each channel can be mapped different. The Contact: www.becker-antriebe-partner.de
"Volume Up" instructions with a normal ETS data import eases the allocation. A
KNX switch. The parameterization of the search function lists all gateways connected
KNX OPUS Gateway is performed through to the network. This enables an easy change
the integrated USB interface in conjunction of already programmed scenes.
with the b+b Terminal software. You can
parameterize up to 200 channels per KNX Contact: www.bab-tec.de
OPUS Gateway.
Contact: www.bb-steuerungstechnik.de
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B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH Bilton International BleuComm’Azur
KNX SA-8C-230V-EM BILTON KNX Actuators KNX proServ
This new eight channel KNX SA-8C-230V- Made in Austria. BILTON International = Tired of complicated and long configura-
EM, is the latest addition to the B.E.G. family permanent R&D at the construction site tion? An instant taste of success creating
of innovative switch actuators. This product for LED-lightning and their control units. amazing and breathtaking native visualization
has integrated current consumption moni- Think local – act global! Innovation sum- for iOS smart phones or tablets (Android
toring in mA/A, as well as the electrical load mer 2012: integration of power supplies in preparation) is guaranteed! Configure
in kWh. Each channel has 20mA current in the control units of Steel and Curve by your GUI only in ETS with zones, circuits,
which can be controlled and linked to the BILTON. This symbiosis will simplify the shutters, scenes, HVAC, weather stations,
BUS network. Each channel consumption in usability and installation. The connection using a simple product database. The
mA/A or kWh can also logged, which is ideal power input will be between 90 and 230 configuration is stored through Ethernet
for knowing when the service intervals are V, so they could also be used outside the in the proServ controller, and when any
due. These counters can also be reset. The EU, and with a total output of 100W there of your mobile devices connects, it will be
total load is under permanent surveillance, are no limits for the use. configured in mere seconds. The whole
which makes it easy to see failures such as visualization just pops up. proServ works
load breakdowns or load transgressions. Contact: www.bilton.at 100% biderectionally up to 10 mobiles or
The unit is easily set up using the standard tablets! There are no additional costs for
ETS3/4 software. software, no need for any editor, only ETS.
Check out the free “KNX proServ” apps.
Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com
Contact: www.knxware.com
This new four channel dimmer actuator, Electrical heating systems, especially in The Quadra by BMS gives an overview of
KNX CD-4C, is the latest addition to the French speaking areas, are equipped with the weather, totally replacing a complete sun
B.E.G. family of dimmer actuators. This a command wire that is called “fil pilote”. protection central unit. Not only the design
product enables the switching and dimming The company presents the first two channel of the Quadra by BMS is unique: The device
of fluorescent lamps with 1-10V EB. This KNX interface to control all operating modes measures the wind ultrasonically with no
unit allows the total dimming function to be of these devices. Now heating systems can wear and tear. It detects brightness, solar
easily set up, the dimming speed, the setting be switched to Eco mode, when leaving radiation and wind speed from all direc-
of the minimum and maximum brightness home or setpoints can be lowered, when tions and measures both precipitation and
levels, setting up to eight scene selections rooms are not in use. The KNX application temperature. Simultaneously, the Quadra
and the activation and deactivation delay. allows an easy configuration together with is a central unit for eight sectors and offers
For example when linked with B.E.G. occu- other temperature controllers, as operating various security and comfort programs. The
pancy sensors, a room’s optimal light levels modes are defined according to the KNX device is controlled directly via KNX. You
can be controlled using the daylight linked specifications. The module is equipped with can find BMS at the light+building in hall
functions of the sensors. Push buttons can separate fuses for each of the two channels, 9.0, booth A35.
also be linked to allow manual operation of so it may be connected directly behind the
the dimming channels, along with setting a circuit breaker of the heater. No need for Contact: www.bms-solutions.de
stair light function. complicated wiring and extra fuses!
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CD Innovation Cytech Technology Pte Ltd. Dialogic Systems
Maestro KNX C-Bus to KNX Translator HomeCockpit Major
Maestro KNX is an application (App) for Cytech's new Cbus to KNX translator is a Product development, assembly and quality
smart devices running iOS4 or later such as gateway between the KNX network and the assurance made in Germany – be inspired
iPhone and iPad. The application combines C-Bus bus system from Schneider Electric, by innovative technology and an exceptional
the Maestro graphic interface with Apple which is another automation system widely scope of services: high IT performance,
devices, providing full, wireless remote used in Australia, Asia and Europe, allow- video intercom, camera, HD TV, radio,
control of KNX and other home systems. ing the two systems to be installed in the internet as well as visualization and control
The Maestro KNX application controls and same building. KNX switches can control of building automation systems, multi-room
monitors KNX and other systems, integrated C-Bus dimmers and vice versa. The device audio/video and other Windows software.
by the Maestro Server, enabling wireless is a stand-alone PCB module powered by HomeCockpit Excelsior stands for reliability
(WIFi/GPRS) control over temperature, a wall mount power supply adaptor. The thanks to high-performance IT industrial
lighting, security, and entertainment systems. product comes with power supply, KNX components (non consumer-goods). Custo-
The iPhone/iPad LCD touch screen utilizes Bus connector and C-Bus connector. A mized frames to your specification can also
the same, unmatched, user friendly, Maestro free Bus Translator Software allows KNX be developed. In short, the HomeCockpit
touch screen design, simplifying control of group addresses to be mapped to any C-Bus Excelsior is the first choice for the high-
home systems. Group Address in an appropriate C-Bus end sector.
Application ID. Up to 3000 group addresses
Contact: www.vcdinnovation.com.com can be mapped on each side. Contact: www.home-cockpit.de
Contact: www.cytech.biz
The MULTICON TouchHome+ App for HomeCockpit Major is a touch panel PC DIVUS presents the new touch panel KNX
iOS and the MULTICON Gateway allow the for discerning tastes which combines all of TZ with 7“ display and projective-capacitive
visualization and control of KNX systems via the most important household multimedia glass touch. KNX TZ was created for use in
smartphone and tablet (and for Android in functions; video intercoms, camera displays, home and office buildings and can substitute
the future). The USP's are: 1. control without TV, radio, information services, email. It traditional switches and even internal inter-
a server, 2. individually designable graphical offers the visualization and control of multi- com units within your intelligent system.
interface (no lists), 3. simple setup without room audio/video, building automation and Because of its small dimensions of 136x213
programming, 4. connection through TCP/ all Windows software. The touch panel is mm, KNX TZ finds its place in every room. A
IP and PoE and 5. a good value for money equipped with resistive touchscreen, mi- particularity of KNX TZ is its open operating
solution. Furthermore the gateway is the crophone and stereo speakers as standard. system Android. It not only allows the use
interface to their Multimedia-controller A camera with a privacy function and the of a countless amount of already existing
(MMC) to integrate any type of multimedia VideoPerformance module are available as apps, but also simplifies new developments.
equipment. The app TouchHome+ also optional extras. In short, with HomeCockpit Therefore, beneath your KNX system, also
allows the direct control of Sonos and the Major you have everything in one. many other systems may be “docked” to it.
integration of IP-cameras. KNX TZ can be mounted in different ways,
Contact: www.home-cockpit.de as well vertically as horizontally.
Contact: www.multicon.at
Contact: www.divus.eu
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DIVUS GmbH easyMOBIZ mobile IT Eelectron srl
solutions GmbH
KNX Server Light AD84A01KNX Inwall
ayControl KNX with 8 Input / 4 Led Output
SIP door station support Module
DIVUS KNXSERVER is the heart of the In addition to the professional KNX func- AD84A01KNX module includes four digital
web-technology based visualisation solution tions ayControl KNX now offers a seamless inputs to interface free potential contacts;
for KNX systems offered by DIVUS. Now connection to door stations. Video and voice four analog / digital inputs for free potential
DIVUS releases a new DIN rail PC version connections based on VOIP/SIP protocol are contacts or temperature sensors and four
called KNXSERVER LIGHT on the market. now integrated. By ringing the doorbell a led outputs. Digital inputs can interface
KNXSERVER LIGHT fits best in small apart- video connection pops up on your iPhone/ sensors, traditional buttons, etc; four led
ments or projects with less group addresses / iPad/Android device and allows you to talk output channels at low voltage can drive
functions. Through network access it will give with the visitor and to open the door. In LED for synoptic panels or switches. Inputs
you full control of your system, regardless automatic mode, which is configurable for five to 8, set as analog inputs, can enable up
of whether you are at home or on the way. certain time intervals (e.g. office hours of a to two temperature probes (with On/Off
Various KNX functions like illumination, medical practice), the door opens without threshold) and two thermostats to control
shadowing, temperature control or similar user interaction and the user gets notified heating and cooling equipment, valves, two
can be displayed and controlled through by a sound/vibration. Are you interested and four pipes fan coils; etc.. The device is
the web based visualisation. Because of its in a live demo or do you want to talk in equipped with appropriate communication
compact design, KNXSERVER LIGHT can person with our ayControl team? Visit them interface with the TP1 bus type.
be mounted directly in the electric cabinet at Light+Building.
with the other KNX components. Contact: www.eelectron.com
Contact: www.ayControl.com/KNX-SIP
Contact: www.divus.eu
With ayControl you can control buildings Eelectron enters the residential world Since October 2011 EIBMARKT presents
easily with iOS and Android smartphones or with the eelecta ® range, fully based on a new switch actuator where six channels
tablets via WI-FI or 3G connections. Unlike KNX. The range is composed of KNX provide the usual capacity of 16A in manual
other KNX visualizations, ayControl for HomePads and a Touch panel. Available in operation of the current 8-fold actuator
Android and iOS is easy to use and does not seven colors, Eelecta’s HomePads feature a and with six additional channels for 8A
need an additional server. With its efficient central cross (Red,White or Black) , which without manual operation. This permits
configuration (with ETS import) ayControl customizes the product with different the installation of the MDRC casing in only
is not only an ideal choice for new projects finishes, and multiform Pad Covers. The six width units. That means in a standard
but also for upgrading existing ones. Offer front has five LED status indicators freely current distribution board 24 channels can
your clients an upvaluation of their KNX configurable by ETS, one for each button be integrated on one DIN-rail. As an addi-
systems to control lights, blinds, IP cameras channel plus the corner led useful for night tional option the actuator provides binary
and more. Get the free base version from localization. The HomePad is available in inputs for operating, status or malfunction
Android Market or iTunes App Store. Are models with four or eight channels, with messages. Besides its known high stability
you interested in all innovations or do you or without temperature sensor to realize and high quality casing and a sophisticated
want to talk with the ayControl Team? Meet a room thermostat, with or without four electronic system the actuator offers
their team at Light+Building. rear free inputs to interface a slave version comprehensive parameters for a diversity
of the product (PB40AxxCON) or other of applications.
Contact: www.ayControl.com/Android conventional switches.
Contact: www.eibmarkt.de
Contact: www.eelectron.com
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EIBMARKT GmbH ELMOS Semiconductor AG Embedded Systems, SIA
New shutter / E981.03 KNX Transceiver Logic Machine
blind actuator 6fold Communication Center
Since October 2011 EIBMARKT presents a The new KNX Transceiver IC E981.03 has LM offers full freedom and interconnectivity
new 6-fold shutter/blind actuator (N000303) been successfully assessed by the KNX to your installation. LM is now expanded
with manual operation. In addition to the high Association. A UART (maximum data rate with more possibilities and features – SMS
stability, high quality casing and the sophi- 115 kbit/s) and an SPI compatible interface processing, e-mails, XML for remote object
sticated electronic system known from the are available for connecting to the host con- status acquisition etc. In addition LM can
4/8-fold blind actuator with additional cut-off troller. Two voltage regulators provide the be obtained with several serial interfaces
relay for parallel operation, this actuator power supply for the application and several on-board. Apart from familiar features like
disposes of comprehensive parameters for energy-saving modes are supported. A confi- IP router functionality, Enocean, Modbus,
a diversity of applications and, of course, gurable maximum bus load (determined by a DMX support, LM is now paired with
the1-byte object for runtime and slat. From maximum bus current and a maximum slew Bacnet/IP, ZigBee and OBIX standards. Our
mid 2012 there will be another version by rate) guarantees KNX compliant behavior customer feedbacks on the product: “Hot
means of capacitive sensor keys for manual even in cases of errors in the system. The product”, “Must-have in every installation”,
operation. component comes in a QFN32L7 package “Everyone should try”.
with 0.65 mm pitch.
Contact: www.eibmarkt.de Contact: www.openrb.com
Contact: www.elmos.com
The KNX Server 224R is ideally suitable The „Style“model of KNX Touch One KNX controlled SP plays all your network
as PC for KNX visualisation and control shows exquisite design and extended func- music in HD quality. Not only the listening
of light, heating, shading, multimedia, etc. tionality. A magnetic system keeps the glass experience is made beautiful with SP, but
within a KNX system. The KNX REG-PC pane of the touch display invisibly at the the domestic visual experience as well. SP
has got a high-capacity 1.0 GHz Dual Core. wall. The display shows graphically animated wants people to distribute their ‘audio-
Two integrated KNX interfaces for parallel weather data and individual pages with bus money’ for real quality and sound experience
use allow KNX remote maintenance by ETS data, such as oil fill level or energy consump- not investing it into the PC functionality.
even with application software running. tion. For an easy readability, values can be SP takes care of the flawless stream, the
Via the 1Gigabit Ethernet port the KNX converted (Kilowatt instead of Watt). The perfect timing needed to get so deep into
Server is integrated into existing TCP/IP changing of display pages can be controlled your digital recordings, you'll completely
networks. The Micro-SD slot at the front via the bus, e. g. by urgent messages. The rediscover everything you've ever heard
side can be used for storing and exchanging internal automatic system for shading and in digital. SP allows to share your media
of e.g. measuring data. A DVI monitor port ambient climate is set at the display or in library throughout all devices in your home.
and four USB ports are ideal interfaces for the ETS. Switching events can be linked with UPnP, DLNA, Airplay, FTP support, 24/96
service and commissioning. the integrated logic module. and lossless formats support, 40W/ch.
amp, KNXnet/IP on-board are just few of
Contact: www.elka.de Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de features charactirizing SP.
Contact: www.openrb.com
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Enertex Bayern GmbH Esylux GmbH Exor International S.p.A.
SynOhr MultiSense KNX
®
wall-presence detector DomiOP eBIS504
PD-C180i KNX
"SynOhr® multi-sense" is the world's first The new ESYLUX PD-C180i KNX with The DomiOP eBIS504 combines state-of-
room controller with built in voice reco- integrated bus coupler (TK) is optimally the-art features and top performance with an
gnition. The room controller measures the suited for presence dependent light control outstanding design. It is the ideal choice for
temperature, humidity and color intensity. in floors, stairwells, restrooms and where all HMI applications in building automation,
A dot-matrix can show KNX compliant 14- a safety detection from the wall should be when there is the need for remote moni-
byte strings. An integrated speaker outputs realised. 180° detection range as Master or toring, scene programming for more com-
audio signals stored on the included SD Slave. The coverage of the two PIR's can be fortable living and scheduler/timed actions.
card. The vocabulary speech recognition is programmed separately. Several in/outputs, The eBIS504 features a 4.3” widescreen TFT
approximately 150 words, need not to be e.g. external light sensor, sensor key, HVAC, display with 480x272 pixel resolution, LED
taught separately and can be parameterized twilight switch and acoustic sensor are sho- backlight and support for 64K colors. The
via ETS, so that commands as "COMPUTER, wing the universal applicability. Parameter two built-in dual 100Mb Ethernet interfaces
LIGHT 30 PERCENT" are possible. SynOhr® setting happens via ETS. Compatible to with switch function enhance its communi-
multi-sense is fed directly from KNX bus. DIN 49075, optimal integration in brand cation. JMobile, the software platform for
switches, cover frame (in five colours) as real-time monitoring and seamless remote
Contact: www.synohr.com well as surface-mounted box IP 20 and IP access, makes the eBIS504 an innovative and
44 are available in stock. efficient solution for the new requirements
in building automation.
Contact: www.esylux.com
Contact: www.exorint.net
The KNXnet/IP Router (3U) supports up to The approved ESYLUX outdoor motion With a new bus coupler and ETS product
five KNXnet/IP tunnels and can be used as detector RC 230i is now also available database without any plug-in, key switching,
line or area coupler. Its integrated display with an integrated bus coupler (TK) as dimming, blinds, value, Lightscene is now
shows the most important configuration KNX version. The 230° detection range configurable as inputs or two-button ope-
parameters at any time. This allows putting and 360° anti-creep protection are offe- rations. Highlights are the dead man switch,
the device into operation very fast and ring a safety detection with coverage of up a second sending group address for long /
trouble free. The IP address of the fast to 20m by 2,5m installation height for all short pushing and the barrier function of
ethernet connection can be set manually by outdoor-applications. The RC 230i KNX each button. The two-color LED (RED /
ETS or automatically by DHCP or Zeroconf. is usable as Master, functions switching or GREEN / OFF, Blink) have separate objects
Furthermore the KNXnet/IP Router has a dimming or as Slave. The sensitiveness of and can query its state. The priority object
battery buffered real time clock and offers the PIR's is separately adjustable. Several in/ is used as the "third state" on a separate
a SNTP server. The KNXnet/IP Router is outputs, e.g. external light sensor, sensor group address. New is the integrated buzzer.
fed by Power over Ethernet or an external key, locking functions, parallel connection, The device is connected directly to KNX
20-30V AC/DC power supply. twilight switch are providing an universal and requires no auxiliary power.
usage of the lighting control. Parameter
Contact: www.synohr.com setting happens via ETS. Contact: www.knx-taster.de
Contact: www.esylux.com
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GEWISS S.p.A. Gira Hager
CHORUS ICE TOUCH KNX Gira Control 9 KNX Energy management for tebis
with push buttons KNX domovea
Chorus ICE Touch KNX push buttons The Gira Control 9 KNX enables convenient The Hager energy manager is a solution to
offer the latest in technological and design control of the entire building technology improve the energy efficiency in residential
solutions where the purity of glass combines even without the Gira HomeServer as a buildings. In addition to basic energy manage-
with gentle-touch controls and stylish lu- higher-level central control unit. Therefo- ment functions, the energy manager offers
minous symbols. These new GEWISS push re, the device is ideal for modern single- electrical energy optimisation and visualisati-
buttons are available in three colours (black, family houses or smaller building complexes. on. Thanks to the three channels meter, the
white, titanium) and with two, four or six Thanks to its drag-and-drop design, it user can monitor his electrical production
independent channels for lights, dimmers, can be configured easily and quickly by or consumption on the local display and on
shutters and scenes control via KNX. The an electrical engineer. The Gira Interface domovea, the hager visualisation. Moreover,
colour (blue, amber) of status and locali- design wins over users with its high level the hager energy manager transmits for infor-
sation LEDs, the touch effect, the acoustic of user friendliness and fast orientation. As mation the current tariff to the local display
signaling and the touch sensitivity level can a complete KNX system device, it can be and domovea. The tariff is also used for the
also be configured. The push buttons can combined with all Gira KNX components, energy consumption visualisation, shown for
be installed in Italian standard three module for example with the Gira DCS-IP-gateway. each individual tariff period. Hager offers
flush mounting boxes and are available in With its various design cover plates, the Gira a complete solution for electrical energy
System-Mode and Easy-Mode versions. Control 9 KNX matches any room concept. management, by means of which up to 10%
energy savings can be achieved.
Contact: www.gewiss.com Contact: www.gira.de
Contact: www.hagergroup.net
The DIGICONTROL integration module, The apps for iPhone and iPad enable The HDL KNX M/S04. One product (DRY
ems4.KNX1E, from the house of GFR serves mobile access to all of Hager’s displays Contact 4CH Sensor input and output
as a bi-directional gateway and a connecting and functions of the tebis KNX domovea. module) can be used as multifunction input
link between the Instabus KNX and DIGI- Other functions include the creation of and output. Any signal from temperature
CONTROL automation systems. Over and individual selected favorite devices or the sensors or switches can be used as an in-
above this, the ems4.KNX1E, in conjunction use of a search function for devices, device put. The output can be used for 0-10V DC
with other DIGICONTROL integration mo- groups or categories. Inside the house the dimming and LED Driving. Sensors, logics
dules, facilitates the connection of KNX with apps communicate wirelessly via www. and dimming functions are possible. The
all other systems of the building automation domovea.com. Both apps can be found and sensors can control many types of objects,
network, for example, to systems that are downloaded on iTunes with the keyword such as switching, dimming, shutters, forced,
based on BACnet, DALI, M-bus, EnOcean, "domovea". Configuration of the apps is not scenes,… The logic functions contain five
Modbus, CAN bus, Profibus, etc. If KNX necessary - it is generated automatically. logics of four channels. The KNX DRY
is deployed, ems4.KNX1E forms the basis Contact 4CH Sensor input and output mo-
for the implementation of cross-service Contact: www.hagergroup.net dule can be used in a variety of buildings and
functions, which, in turn, enable energy- any other area where temperature control
optimized and comfortable operation of and 0-10V dimming is needed.
modern building systems.
Contact: www.hdlchina.com
Contact: www.gfr.de
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Guangzhou Hedong Electronics Herholdt Controls srl ICONAG
Co. Ltd. (HDL)
KNX Communication Module B-CON
HVAC Controller
(M/FCU01.10.1)
The HDL KNX HVAC controller can be The new Herholdt Controls KNX commu- B-CON is the multi-supplier control tech-
used as a high power on/off control device nication module, which is joinable by the nology software for larger facilities and sites.
for high- medium-low fan speed control lateral IR port to all the Herholdt Controls It combines all subsections in one system.
and also has cooling and heating functions. measurement devices such as single and Target applications in technical facility ma-
Its seven channels can be configured inde- three phase energy meters, power meters, nagement are open systems like BACnet,
pendently for floor heating control with network analyzers,… is now transmitting a KNX, LON, M-BUS, in combination with
digital accurate temperature sampling. Also, wider range of electric quantities: proprietary systems of HVAC, malfunction,
the HVAC controller can be configured as • active Energy T1+T2 energy monitoring and security systems.
five channel relay output and two channels • reactive Energy T1+T2 The B-CON Software generates an easy
0-10V DC. In this case, the staircase light • active power PC-based management system on all levels
function or some other functions can be • reactive power in facility technology.
configured for each channel. The KNX • apparent power
HVAC Controller can be used in a variety • voltage L/N – L/L Contact: www.iconag.de
of buildings such as an airport, metro station, • current
sports center, car parks, office building, and • power factor
any other area. • frequency
Herholdt Controls srl Home Systems Consulting SpA Ingenium Ingeniería y Domótica
S.L.
ECS132 KNX HSYCO: the integrated
supervision solution BUSing KNX gateway
The ECS132 KNX new single phase Energy Home Systems Consulting, an engineering Ingenium offers a gateway that permits its
Meters line in one module DIN Rail for company fully dedicated to the design and BUSing protocol to interact with KNX. The
direct connection 32 and 40A and in three development of technology integration so- gateway can be operated in three possible
modules DIN Rail direct connection 125A lutions created HSYCO, a Web Based tool ways: integrating a KNX device or instal-
are now available. It is possible to attach for the development of integrated control lation in a BUSing one by using the BUSing
the Herholdt Controls KNX communica- systems for KNX, MyHome, Duemmegi, Development System, integrating a BUSing
tion module to these meters. The meters Modbus, TCP/IP, Dali, Tridonic, DMX, device or installation in a KNX one by using
are MID certified and have the registers of Airzone, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fcc Planterm, the KNX ETS software; or the possibility to
import/export energy. The KNX commu- Elsner Elektronik, HWGroup, Axis, Pana- control both systems in a bidirectional way.
nication guarantees the availability of 11 sonic, Mobotix, Sony, Samsung, Vivotech, The new gateway increases the number of
important parameters that can be used by Bentel, Paradox, Tecnoalarm, Squeezebox, possible combinations of KNX and BUSing
upstanding energy management devices. NetStreams, NuVo, Denon, Epson, Rotel, material. The Gateway is expected to be
Yamaha, JVC, irTrans, Electrex, Legrand, available in the first semester of this year.
Contact: www.hhcontrols.com Schneider, Power One, Ekahau, HID, 2N,
Snom. HSYCO provides local and remote Contact: www.ingeniumsl.com
control with a customizable Web interface,
accessible through the most common
wireless devices.
Contact: www.homesystemsconsulting.com
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iKNiX Ingenium Ingeniería y Domótica Intesis Software s.l.
S.L.
RTI + KNiX Port V2 & – Houseinhand
NEW – V3 SR KNX
iKNiX is pleased to present their FREE & Ingenium has introduced its new device SR Houseinhand is the brand new iOS app for
bidirectional “RTI to KNX driver”. This easy KNX to the market, the new version of their KNX by Intesis, very easy to setup, power-
to set-up driver works with their low cost patented SR device, 360° radiofrequency ful, and with the most simple, flexible and
KNiX Port (“IP to KNX gateway”) which will movement detector, which can be installed user-friendly interface. Not server-based,
also work with their FREE iPhone and native in false ceilings or walls, thus protecting the which means immediate reaction to your
iPad app. The driver is made for the RTI device from undesired manipulations or commands. No specific KNX/IP gateway
“integration designer”. It supports everything vandalism. SR KNX goes beyond optical required, visualize and control any new
from lighting, blind and HVAC control up to detectors, in terms of sensitivity and pre- or existing KNX installation. Simplicity of
any trigger events (macros). So you can easily cision. Detection configuration parameters use and quick configuration are the most
use the press of a KNX switch to execute are: smoothing, saturation control cycles valuable points of houseinhand. All neces-
a RTI macro to turn off TVs, the stereo or and detection area adjustment. SR KNX sary configurations can be performed with
anything you desire! The all new V3 offers detects movement through non-metallic the free software Houseinhand Designer,
1.000 data points (group addresses) which objects. It has a sensitivity adjustment and available for download at www.houseinhand.
is great for bigger projects (V2. 250 DPs). programmable timings in ETS. It detects com. The Houseinhand App is available for
Now available on the ANDROID market! movement in a maximum area of 12x6 download, free of charge, in the Apple App
meters, to 2,5 meters high. Store, supported devices are iPod touch,
Contact: www.iknix.com iPhone and iPad.
Contact: www.ingeniumsl.com
Contact: www.intesis.com
iKNiX proudly presents the first affordable Intesis introduces its 3rd generation of JUNG will be the first manufacturer pre-
and easy to manage KNX control solution KNX gateways for air conditioners, with senting a KNX rotary sensor for control of
for iPhone, iPod touch and -NEW- iPad. a common object interface allowing a very dimming, switching and shutter actuators as
Simply control your lights, blinds, heating easy integration, and including new and well as for set point adjustment of a tem-
and check your weather and status info advanced functions: different standard KNX perature controller. The sensor follows the
with your fingertips – bidirectionally! No datapoints, smart use of Open Window, well-known concept of a rotary dimmer con-
more fiddling on the iPhone needed, simply Occupancy, and Sleep, Power and Economy trol with incremental encoder. The rotary
use the online portal www.iknix.com OR modes, providing a step ahead in comfort sensor has three satellite inputs to connect
USE THE NEW ETS application! The FREE and energy-savings applications. Four binary conventional potential free contacts of swit-
App works only in combination with their inputs have also been included, for free- ches, push-buttons and magnetic contacts.
KNiX Port gateway. The all new V3 offers potential contacts, allowing integrating many An acoustic signal transmitter acts as an
1.000 data points (group addresses) which different devices. This new generation of acknowledge tone or alarm signaling. The
is great for bigger projects (V2. 250 DPs). gateways is available for Mitsubishi Electric, KNX rotary sensor is available in numerous
Now available on the ANDROID market. Daikin, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Heavy Indus- materials and colours in JUNG design.
tries, and for other AC brands coming soon.
Contact: www.iknix.com Contact: www.jung.de
Contact: www.intesis.com
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Jung LOYTEC electronics GmbH MDT technologies GmbH
KNX Smart-Control L-INX Automation Server SCN-DALI64.01 DALI
Gateway with Webserver
The new Smart-Control is part of the LOYTEC offers freely programmable au- The MDT Gateway in six units allows control
JUNG Smart Display family. It offers a tomation stations with I/O expandability. of 16 Dali groups. Also the individual control
convenient control of KNX functions via a The high-performance L-INX Automation of up to 64 ECGs is possible. For example,
touch screen and sensory control buttons. Servers provide gateway functions for the two dali groups each with 16 lights and 32
The colour-touchscreen offers an intuitive simultaneous integration of KNX/IP and additional lights can be individually switched
user interface. The structure of the pages Modbus as well as CEA-709 and/or BACnet. or dimmed. It detects lamp and ECG error,
is logically oriented either to favorites, Either KNX TP1, M-Bus or ZigBee PRO can and sends alarms depending on the settings.
functions or rooms. The selection is carried be integrated optionally. The combination The commissioning and assignment of the
out by scrolling and browsing. To extend the of free programmability (IEC 61131-3), groups can also be done without KNX bus.
functionality a combination with a speaker- an integrated OPC server, an integrated Alternatively via control buttons and LCD
module or a push-button extension module SCADA system (HMI), gateway functions, display, built-in Webserver using WLAN
is possible. In conjunction with the frames scheduling, alarm monitoring, trend logging or the MDT software tool. Additionally the
of the LS-design and the FD-design the and e-mail notification opens multiple uses gateway has two inputs for connecting push
Smart-Control appears in an elegant way. for building automation. buttons or presence detectors.
The new LGATE-950 allows an easy data The new generation of MDT switch actua- The TSView monitoring system software
exchange between KNX/IP networks and tors saves space in the power distribution is a set of intelligent control system visuali-
other systems! KNX TP1 devices, M-Bus de- board with 20 outputs at only 12 units. The zation monitoring software based on KNX
vices or even ZigBee PRO wireless nodes are floating outputs with bistable relay switch up and EnOcean wireless sensor technology. It
integrated by the use of optional expansion to 140μF and C-Load with16A. All outputs collects and processes the real-time status
modules. All data points are automatically have LEDs and can be operated via switches. and data of areas, lines and equipment at all
mapped to OPC data points and are availa- The extensive application provides logical connected levels of the KNX network, to
ble through the integrated OPC XML-DA functions, status feedback, lock and time achieve centralized visual management of the
server. LGATE-950 offers AST functions for functions such as on / off delays and retrig- KNX system. TSView runs on a PC with Win-
local time scheduling, alarm management, gerable staircase function. The positions of dows platform and mainly achieves automatic
data collection and e-mail notification. An the relays can be programmed individually monitoring of systems such as lighting, shutter
integrated web server provides access to for bus voltage failure and recovery. The control, HVAC, security, video intercom,
all device parameters and appliance-based new series is available with 12 channel in background music and other subsystems of
data points. Information is also available via eight units and eight channel in six units. airports, exhibition venues, shopping malls,
the integrated LCD display. LGATE-950 is schools, sports venues, hospitals, railway
fully integrated in the L-WEB System. Contact: www.mdt.de stations, hotels, clubs, home etc.
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Nanjing Tiansu Automation Nechi Ingenieria s.l.p. NETxAutomation Software GmbH
Control System Co. Ltd.
ARizone
TSLC-A Line/Backbone NETx Global Visualization
Coupler
TSLC-A can be used as a line/backbone This powerful development can recognize Modern building management system for
coupler or as a repeater. Used as a line devices in real time to obtain additional ideal central control and visualization for
coupler, it links a line to a main line. Used information that helps by the selection and the largest projects.
as a backbone coupler, it links a main line implementation of KNX devices at your • Extended OPC Server
to the backbone line. At the same time facility. Nechi Group are pioneers in the • Easy connection of external systems
telegrams can be filtered. In this way only introduction of techniques of Augmented • Module for energy consumption
telegrams are passed on, which are intended Reality in the construction and building • Including Smart Clients for iPad and Web
for the other respective line. The device uses automation. ARIzone works on Tablet PC • One editor for all visualization clients
a high-performance embedded processor, or smart phone and enables the user to • Free creation of design of visualization
data ports on both sides share a buffer, able recognize the installed device and to display • Comfortable designing with drag and drop
to buffer up to 400 KNX standard data frame it in three dimensions, to check the electrical • Large libraries
telegrams to minimize data loss. TSLC-A diagram, to find technical specifications and • Built in Button Designer
provides a data connection between two to request further information from the • Data archiving for measuring and con-
separate KNX bus lines and also isolates manufacturer. sumption in SQL database
the bus lines from each other in order to
limit bus line interference. Contact: www.nechiingeniera.com Contact: www.netxautomation.com
Contact: www.tiansu-china.com/english/
The new E4000 air quality probe provides iSimplex Home Server LX simplifies resi- The new software system from NETxAu-
the best tradeoff between health, comfort dential automation, allowing the realization tomation grants a comfortable energy ma-
and energy saving. This probe measures of a comforable home, increasing the quality nagement for different building dimensions.
CO2, VOC (Volatile Organic Compound of life of the inhabitant. The home becomes • Management of any resource
like Formaldehyde..), absolute/relative hu- one’s ideal partner. Home automation, • Rates can be defined freely
midity and controls ventilation accordingly. access control, alarm systems, video sur- • Flexible cost calculations
This probe also controls temperature or felt veillance, energy management, VoIP, door • Free-to-define project structure
t° (Vs humidity) with an auto adaptive PID. video intercom and multi-room ambient • Easy creation of cost groups
Heater and or cooler can be controlled. This sound control are no longer isolated ele- • Use of any types of meters
is useful when the building manager wants ments in your home (house or apartment). • Interface for SQL database
to lock the t° set point as set by ETS. The With iSimplex, they now are a network that • Separate report generator
probe determines at which temperature the offers you great benefits: a significant cost- • Template editor for reports
contained water in air will condensate to reduction, new services and a centralized • User friendly editor
moderate cooling. Moreover, an optional control of the entire platform are just a • Data export to Excel, xml, pdf,…
EnOcean RF module can be plugged in to few examples. • Period comparison easily to define
perform a gateway with all wireless EnOcean • Data recording for several years
devices in the room. Contact: www.isimplex.com
Contact: www.netxautomation.com
Contact: www.nano-sense.com
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Normalux ON Semiconductor Philips
KNX compatible emergency NCN5120 TP1-256 KNX LightMaster DALI
lighting Extraplana transceiver Multimaster Actuator
Normalux, a Spanish company with more The NCN5120 is the first from ON The PDBC120-DALI KNX actuator is
than 25 years of experience in the design, Semiconductor‘s family of KNX transceivers, designed for cost-effective control of DALI
manufacturing and sales of emergency handling the transmission and reception of ballasts providing a full universe as well as
lighting, launches into the market KNX data on the bus. NCN5120 integrates two communication to Philips DALI multifunc-
compatible emergency lighting of its family high efficient DC-DC converters generating tion sensors and dry contact interfaces
EXTRAPLANA. A discrete and versatile a fixed 3.3V and a second regulated voltage installed on the DALI bus – this reduces
device with reduced dimensions. It can be programmable between 3.3 and 21 V. The in-field cabling requirements substantially.
embedded both in the ceiling or in the wall convertors retrieve power from the bus and It has an integral DALI bus power supply
and can also be made waterproof (IP-65) have 100mA drive capability each. NCN5120 making switchboard wiring easier and saving
by using different accessories. There are additionally has a fixed 20 V integrated space by having less devices. Direct DALI
models with one, two or three hours of regulator. This KNX transceiver has been to KNX mapping means that DALI imposed
operation and with LED technology for designed to reduce the bill of material while limits, such as maximum 16 groups per
energy efficiency. The device uses the assuring safe and reliable coupling to the bus universe are seamlessly overcome allowing
“Protector” battery system. thanks to its programmable current slope, a fully scalable network solution.
bus voltage and temperature monitoring.
Contact: www.alumbradointeligente.com Available in QFN40 6x6 package, NCN5120 Contact: www.philips.com
supports both SPI and UART interface to the
host microcontroller.
Contact: www.onsemi.com
DOPPLO model is equipment with a very The “professional switch“ from PEAR This range of dimmer actuators is designed
innovative design, useful in those buildings Automation delivers 21 potential free 16A for direct installation within ceiling cavities
where the most demanding conditions outputs for 230VAC and C-load 200µF. The with power and communications con-
should be met. It is a waterproof device actuator has optimal wiring comfort because nections via a structured cabling solution
(IP65) with an easy plug-in installation of connections on both sides on a width allowing fast installation without the use of
system, for fast mounting. Models are of only 12TE. The powerful ETS-product tools. Each control output supports DALI,
available with 900, 1600 and 2500 lumen database offers numerous adjustment possi- 1-10v and DSI protocols. The device is
output. Operation from one to three bilities next to the following main functions: readily integrated with a BMS via the KNX
hours. DOPPLO includes the “Protector” • behaviour on power breakdown / return control network, making it ideally suitable
charging battery system. Via the “Protec- • two free linkable central functions for Office installations where a cost effective
tor” charging system, DOPPLO’s battery • disable function, forced guidance solution is required. It is available with either
can be fully charged in 10 hours (instead of • staircase lighting function or ON-/OFF three or four pole power wiring and two
the 24 hours needed by normal devices), delay pole communication wiring systems from
and the battery will only charge for the • five storable 8-Bit scenes per channel Wieland. There is an optional HD – heavy
percentage lost. In this way the life of the • channel-dependent logic functions duty relay version for applications where
battery is extended and the consumption • four innovative channel-independent logic high in-rush currents occur.
of the device is reduced. functions
Contact: www.philips.com
Contact: www.alumbradointeligente.com Contact: www.pear-automation.at
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preussen automation GmbH Schneider Electric Siemens AG
Motion 360 KNX KNX DALI-Gateway New GAMMA room
temperature controllers
preussen automation´s newest KNX pro- With a compact gateway, DALI lighting The GAMMA room temperature control-
duct is the multifunctional sensor Motion technology can be conveniently integrated lers UP237K and UP254K are available in
360 KNX. The sensor is suitable for indoor into KNX systems around the world thanks different design variations to match the DEL-
ceiling mount. With its 360° detection angle, to a wide voltage range from AC/DC 100 ~ TA line. These controllers offer user-friendly
it is applicable as motion detector, luxmeter 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Up to 64 digital electronic visualization and improved operating safety
as well as temperature sensor. Starting from ballasts can be named individually and thus as well as energy-saving features designed to
February 2012, the sensor will be available. easily distinguished from each other and also help make buildings more sustainable. One
controlled individually or in 16 groups or outstanding feature is the logically arranged
Contact: www.preussen-automation.eu light scenes. Various modes, such as normal, LED displays which indicate operating and
night or panic, as well 16 controlled effects error states. Room users are able to see
further expand the range of uses. Emergency not only that a room is not being operated
tests and a burn-in function complete its within the optimal temperature range, but
advantages. An hour counter and detailed also the reason why.
failure reports make maintenance easier.
DALI commissioning is conducted via an Contact: www.siemens.de/gamma
IP connection on a PC, smart phone, or
directly on the integrated display.
Contact: www.schneider-electric.com
KNX Multi can use up to 5 RF channels, For building management simple planning, These new space-saving installation boxes
respectively the fast channels F1, F2, F3 and energy efficient use, and flexible expansion by Siemens are suited for mounting under
the slow channels S1 and S2. The scanning options are required. Uniq provides a com- floors or inserted ceilings. They offer space
sequences are handled by the RC1180 KNX prehensive solution for each building from for up to eight sensor or actor devices with
radio module: one source. A standardised user interface their own KNX connection. The RoomCon-
• three fast channels intended to be used allows you to intuitively control all devices, trolBoxes cover following disciplines: lighting
with human controlled applications i.e. including remote access via PC and smart (switching, dimming), shading and electro
lights, shutters, etc. phone. As a central control unit with a installations. Thanks to the installation
• two slow channels intended to be used with VoIP-telephone system, the Uniq server can within the room axis, the cabling effort is
NPRM devices for automatic applications integrate KNX and IP components as well reduced. All the actors can randomly switch
like sensors, heat control, etc. NPRM as other devices such as cameras, TVs or one of the three phases. This reduces large
devices sleep when not scanning for KNX beamers - even during continuous opera- variations in network load.
packets. In that way they are intended for tions. The visualised energy consumption,
battery operation. PRM devices should monitoring and evaluation functions incre- Contact: www.siemens.de/gamma
be mains powered, since they are always ase efficiency, and installation is easy thanks
scanning for KNX frames, even when not to the mounting box and plug-and-play.
receiving or transmitting.
The reception and scanning sequences Contact: www.schneider-electric.com
depends on the receiver capabilities.
Contact: www.radiocrafts.com
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Siemens Schweiz AG SINAPSI S.r.l. T2M2
Communications-enabled PV plants O&M solutions KNX Touch PC
damper actuators with eSolar 10.2“/15.6/21.5“
Dual-/Multitouch
The networked GxB air volume controllers eSolar is a system for monitoring and Pure aluminum and glass! The new touch
recently introduced by Siemens can be used managing locally or remotely maintening series with multi-touch sensor is available as
together with the communications-enabled photovoltaic systems. eSolar includes a widescreen 10.2 ", 15.6" and 21.5 " display.
RDx room thermostats and the revised home automation engine, using the KNX Equipped with an Intel ATOM processor
Synco 700 RMU universal controllers to communication protocol. eSolar is able to and the latest LED displays the power con-
create an innovative and flexible system communicate with most of the photovoltaic sumption is kept to a minimum. Dual- (10.2
solution for variable air volume systems. inverters, energy meters, string controllers "and 15.6") or multi-finger operation (21.5 ")
This system solution covers all requirements available in the market through its RS-485 possible by the dual- and multi touch sensor.
for climate control in buildings, ranging from and ETHERNET interfaces and pulse output The connection to the KNX Bus is solved
heating and cooling to primary air handling. so at to obtain the measured quantities. by an optional integrated USB interface or
Building operators using this KNX based eSolar can interact with a KNX installation, can be done via an IP KNX interface. All
solution to benefit from increased comfort, allowing remote control. Through the KNX major KNX Visualizations that run on Win-
high energy efficiency, and lower costs. bus it is able to integrate various types of dows XP/7 can be used. All Touch panels
sensors on the market and make actuations are fanless. Speaker and micro integrated.
Contact: www.siemens.com/bt/de/openair on the PV field.
Contact: www.easyKNX.de
Contact: www.sinapsitech.com
Whether at home or on the go, the new The new animeo KNX 4 AC Motor Con- The new evaluation boards for the product
Siemens HomeControl app provides you troller by Somfy can now be integrated KAIstack - the main software component of
with constant access to the HVAC regula- with Wieland plug-in connectors. The KAI (KNX advanced interface) that provides
tor product lines Synco living, Synco 700, Motor Controller is suitable for on-wall the complete functionality needed for KNX
Sigmagyr and Albatros. At a glance, you can installation and can control four individually devices – enable efficient product develop-
see whether the system at home or your parameterable motors. Eight local push- ment with a diversity of microprocessors
vacation home is working without interrup- button inputs can be used as KNX binary from many manufacturers (TI, STM, ATMEL).
tion. If adjustments are required, the user inputs, thus enabling universal functions Different media such as KNX TP, KNX RF
friendly navigation enables access to the such as ´Venetian blinds´, ´switch´, ´dim´, and KNX IP as well as several interface
most important information and settings. or ´send value´. In addition, with the KNX modules like KAIphys, TP-UART(2), ELMOS
The app is available in the following five radio receiver, the room brightness can be E981.03 for TP respectively SEMTECH
languages: English, German, French, Italian set exactly with a scroll wheel, e.g. switching SX1211 for RF are supported. Through
and Spanish. and dimming according to individual user push buttons, LEDs and all on pin header
wishes. The Motor Controller can also be connected portpins you will get an excellent
Contact: www. siemens.com/app-homecontrol easily combined with with the new Somfy test hardware and the development work
sun protection central control, animeo KNX will be facilitated.
Master Control.
Contact: www.tapko.de
Contact: www.somfy-objekte.de
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TAPKO Technologies GmbH TCI GmbH Tokka Sp. z o.o.
The new line coupler Easy and comfortable: KNX Power Supplies
from Tapko building automation
with multitouch
The new line coupler from Tapko is the The touch panel PC 10Wmura of tci convin- KNX Power supply 640 mA can work
first line coupler for telegrams up to 250 ces with a simple elegance. An outstanding separately or with an emergency power
bytes and the ability to disable the filtering feature is the continuous and absolutely supply module with external battery. Status
of messages temporarily by pressing a plain glass surface. This provides together indicators can be used for control, visuali-
button which makes the commissioning of (in conjunction) with the projective capaci- zation or maintenance purposes indicating
the system easier. The temporary access tive multi-touch sensor an excellent ease of availability of mains power. Device LEDs
to other lines is possible without complex operation as it is known for smartphones. show the working status in the installation.
download from ETS. In addition, a faulty The intuitive navigation with multi finger The family of KNX power supplies will
communication on the bus is indicated operation and gesture recognition enables consist of 160, 320 and 640 mA versions,
through LEDs at the device. The line-/ back- easy to understand operating concepts of which two types will be available. One
bone coupler provides a data connection for building automation. Even in ultra-flat type without and one type with LCD dis-
between two separate KNX bus lines and design, the touch panels with a low-power play indicating current consumption of all
also galvanically isolates the bus lines from Intel Atom CPU are fully fledged PCs with bus devices connected to the line of the
each other. It can be used as line coupler, Ethernet, USB and KNX interface. The po- operating power supply.
backbone coupler or repeater in any KNX wer supply via PoE (Power-over-Ethernet)
network. Also available as OEM version. is optionally available. Contact: www.tokka.pl
tci presents with the amena70 a touch The new 8-channel TR 648 top2 RC KNX The KNX USB interface is designed as a snap
panel for the Android software platform. annual timer from Theben can be used on version for programing bus devices with
The touch panels offer the same ease of universally. The quartz clock can also be ETS. Two LEDs indicate connection to the
use as the Android smartphones. The 7" synchronized via a DCF77 or GPS anten- PC and connection to the bus, indicating
multitouch display has a flat and continuous na. It is programmed via the keyboard or bus traffic.
glass surface. As a wall-mounting device in with OBELISK top2 PC software. Data is
industry quality the amena70 is designed transmitted via the bus or the insertable Contact: www.tokka.pl
for a long life cycle. Spare parts and service memory card. In addition to the basic
are available long term. Therefore, the weekly program, there are 14 different
touch panels are the ideal basis for reliable weekly programs with priority levels set
building control systems. Without fan and via 800 memory locations. Pulse, cycle and
hard drive the power saving ARM9 system hour counters extend the range of applica-
is maintenance-free and silent. The amena70 tions. The location for the Astro program
can be individually extended with the variety is determined via the integrated location
of available Android apps. database or GPS.
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trivum technologies GmbH Guangzhou Video-Star Vity
Electronics Co. Ltd.
trivum TouchPad Tactum 4NTR
GVS 4 ch Shutter actuator
At light&building 2012, trivum will exhibit GVS Shutter actuator for 230V AC drives. The TACTUM 4NTR is the new VITY
their newly designed TouchPad. From The following functions can be set in the touch panel for residential and professi-
the basis of a high contrast display with application program: onal environment management. Equipped
480x272 pixels and a capacitive touchscreen, 1. movement UP/DOWN; 2. stop / louvre with an IP port, it is directly connected to
a contemporary design has emerged that adjustment; 3.move into preset position (up the network to control Vity IP equipment
combines elegance with functionality. The to two preset positions); 4. set preset positi- directly or simply access to the Internet.
strength of the intuitive menu lies in its on (modification of the preset position duri- Its KNX integrated port allows to directly
simplicity: all main functions can be accessed ng operation); 5. move to position 0…100%; link up to the KNX Bus to drive the electric
immediately, e.g. there is no need to navigate 6. adjustment louvre to position 0…100% equipment. Through IP or KNX, this clever
through the menu in order to listen to the (only blind working mode); 7. scenes; remote control is able to analyze and display
radio, change stations, adjust the volume or 8. automatic sun protection; 9. monitoring the energetic consumption of the house and
turn on the TV. Thanks to KNX backing, of wind, rain and frost protection (cyclical); use this information to launch a command
every TouchPad is itself an intelligent KNX 10. block; 11. forced operation; 12. status to the piece of equipment concerned to
switch with the ability to control lights, display of the current position, status reduce consumption. The TACTUM 4NTR
blinds and temperature. display of the current operating mode; can be supplied with power through the
13. LED display; 14. two operation modes, RJ-45 thanks to power over Ethernet. The
Contact: www.trivum.com Venetian blind and shutter. design of the buttons is customizable.
GVS Push Switch sensor series includes: With Eikon Evo German standard cover The new WAREMA climatronic® with KNX
1fold, 2fold, 3fold, the material and color of plates, Vimar KNX devices find a new di- connection is pre-configured for sun shading
panel and frame can be customized. mension of beauty marked by an all-Italian systems, windows, and lighting up to 32
The main functions are: style. Two-zone thermostats for intelligent channels. It will be operated by multifunc-
1. programmable RGB LED; climate management, infrared detectors that tional dial and glass sensor keys. All settings
2. switching sequence; automatically control the lights if there is can easily be seen at the TFT display. The
3. scene with storage function; someone in the room, with integrated dusk/ parameters can be set either at the control
4. switching,dimming; dawn sensor, four independent, interchan- panel or at the PC. Furthermore they can be
5. short-long operation; geable led-fitted buttons to control lighting, saved on a SD card. Useful functions like slat
6. multiple operation; shutters and home automation, can all be tracking are also taken into consideration.
7. blinds and shutters, value sender; matched to eight different precious materials In order to save energy it is very important
8. RTC operation. to create control switches which reflect the that the façade, the sun shading systems
latest interior design trends. and eventually further crafts work together
Contact: www.video-star.com.cn perfectly. The WAREMA climatronic® is here
Contact: www.vimar.com the best solution.
Contact: www.warema.com
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Weinzierl Engineering GmbH Woertz AG Zennio Avance y Tecnología s.l.
KNX USB Interface 311 Woertz MultiRoom- Z41 - Color Capacitive
Controller 4 Touch Panel
The KNX USB interface 311 is the com- The MultiRoom-Controller is an interface InZennio Z41 is a 4.1” portrait capacitive
pact successor to the KNX USB Interface which allows the temperature of different color display touch panel. Minimalist aes-
310. This interface enables a bidirectional rooms to be regulated by only one Fan coil thetics lead to a timeless design that facili-
connection between a PC and the KNX unit. After the different temperature set va- tates integration within working and living
bus. The USB connector has a galvanic se- lues have been entered, the MRC calculates environments. Customized appearance is
paration from the KNX bus. The interface the temperature having to be reached by possible by means of theme selection. Home
is compatible with ETS and is supported by the air supply. Based on the reference values pages with configurable controls and indica-
many visualization programs. To integrate the input of air to the rooms is regulated tors will ease the management of the main
the interface in own software a free SDK in accordance to the fan speed. With four functionality in KNX installations, whereas
for different platforms (eg Windows, Linux) channels several rooms can be cooled by more specific HVAC, Scenes, Alarms and
is available. The width is one unit (18mm). the air supply. The MRC can be connected Timer functionalities are accessed through
to analog devices as well as CO² sensors. its Menu. The internal temperature probe
Contact: www.weinzierl.de With the use of a MRC up to three Fan and thermostats are additional features. Z41
Coil aggregates can be replaced. Thereby also includes an internal clock with battery,
the energy consumption, maintenance and USB and IP ports for firmware updates. IP
investment costs will be reduced. functionality is an optional feature.
The module KNX BAOS 822 is a serial KNX Energy Saver (KES) is Zennio’s con-
interface (TTL) to the KNX bus, which also tribution to reducing energy consumption
provides the supply voltage for the entire in smart homes and buildings. Split current
device from the bus. The module includes transformers, placed around the circuit
a complete KNX stack and serves as an wires, allow the measurement of instantane-
interface to the bus on telegram level as ous electric power and energy consumption
well as to the data point level. Thus, various of up to three different single-phase circuits
devices can be connected to the bus. It can or a single three-phase circuit of up to 75A
be configured up to 250 objects in the ETS. current each. In addition, KES provides
Individual ETS entries can be created with information about the corresponding CO2
the ETS manufacturer tool. Module Size: emissions and cost of energy in the desired
30x25 mm. currency. The monitoring of instantaneous
electric power limits and the powerful logic
Contact: www.weinzierl.de modules are added features that make KES a
useful tool for the KNX partner to optimize
energy efficiency in homes and buildings.
Contact: www.zennio.com
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Successful Colloquium
Experts discuss the future of KNX
KNX Partners, members and
system integrators as well as
scientists met in Frankfurt on
28th October. Over 100 vi- Germany
sitors – nearly twice as many
as the year before – attended
the second technical colloqui- clusion that KNX is heading
um of KNX Germany. Apart for a bright future. “Sales figu-
from lectures on the latest de- res for ETS licences are rising,
velopments, a panel discussion so is the number of KNX part-
around the topic of “building ners and member companies:
automation with KNX – con- this means the KNX techno-
cepts for the future” was orga- logy is accepted by more and
nised. The Panel members saw more experts worldwide.“
great potential for the techno-
logy in the Smart Building and More than 100 interested visitors attended the German KNX colloquium in Contact: knx@zvei.org
energy efficiency applications. Frankfurt this year. The venue was at the ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Web: www.knx.de
Participants came to the con- Manufacturers‘ Association).
ETS4 Revealed
On December 9, KNX Partners
from all over Greece, gathered
together in order to participa-
te at the first ETS4 Workshop
Greece
organized by KNX Hellas Asso-
ciation. KNX Association and nally, Mr. Lourdas ended the first
KNX User Club Greece were session of the day by giving the
also invited to present their facts status of the Greek KNX User-
and figures and their forthcoming club. During the second part,
projects. During the first part, Mr. Lazos, coordinator of KNX
the President, Mr. Vassilopoulos, Greece, highlighted the hidden
informed about the action plan of features of ETS4 and together
KNX Greece in 2012. This pre- with the participants, developed
sentation was followed by a de- step-by-step a KNX project, as-
legate from KNX International, sisting all participants with their
presenting the latest facts and fi- questions and comments.
gures of KNX Association to the The President of Greek National Group, , Mr. Vassilopoulos presenting their
audience of the workshop. Fi- future actions to the delegates. Contact: info@knx.gr
Web: www.knx.gr
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ETS4-Seminar in Norwegen
The Norwegian KNX Nati-
onal Group saw some chan-
ges in 2011. Trond Hoyem, a
certified KNX Tutor, became
the new secretary of the na-
Norway
tional association. Mr. Hoyem ETS3, as well as tips and tricks
will not only be active in KNX for the transition from ETS3 to
Norway but also be involved the new tool ETS4. The first
in KNX courses offered in ETS4 workshop was successful,
Norway. The first joint action not only for the attendees, but
was the organization of the 1st also for the members of KNX
ETS4 Workshop, with more Norway. In view of the great
than 60 KNX experts atten- enthusiasm shown, it is clear
ding. During the seminar, all to KNX Norway that more
participants received a detailed workshops and other actions
introduction and were shown also have to be held in 2012.
the essential differences and
Contact: info@knx.no
improvements compared to Trond Hoyem, certified KNX Tutor, at the ETS4 Seminar. Web: www.knx.no
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Participants at the KNX Workshop in Russia and the Russian KNX Booth of
the HTB Fair.
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The Swiss app has been downloaded more than 1000 times.
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Praktischer Unterricht per Fernsteuerung Theoretische Lerninhalte Ansicht einer KNX Trainingskabine
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KNX Online-Training:
FUNDACIÓN METAL ASTURIAS
FUNDACIÓN METAL ASTU-
RIAS, the first KNX ISO 9001
Training Center Certified in
Spain since 1997, and the first
in launching KNX Certified
Blended Training Worldwide
(start 2007), releases a new
KNX&ETS4 Online Training
System.
The system is based on a new
multimedia & interactive web
platform, in which the student
is able to participate online
and cover the theoretical to-
pics of the KNX basic course
and the basic handling of ETS4.
The online training consists of
30 hours (over 4 weeks). Af-
ter this, the student must still in a secure, easy and progres- platform, the system will then Contact:
attend the obligatory 20 hours sive manner. be made available worldwide. Julio Díaz García -
of training at a KNX certified The online student can attend In parallel, the platform will juliodi@fundacionmetal.org
TC, to complete the practical the practical training at any be extended with other cour-
part and the KNX exams. other KNX Certified Training ses and webinars related to Link:
Since its launch in 2007, more Center anywhere. For this, KNX and Building Automation Fehler! Hyperlink ungültig.
than 300 people have been FMA has concluded coopera- (Near Zero Energy Buildings,
trained with a remarkable suc- tion agreements with other ISO 50001 Energy Manage- Languages:
cess rate of 98 %. This clearly Training Centers, and is open ment Systems, Smart Metering, English, Spanish
shows that the Online Training to cooperate with any other Energy Manager Certification).
System allows the students to KNX TC interested. The Online Training System
get to understand the basic In 2012 FMA also plans to re- opens up a whole range of new
concepts of the KNX system, lease the English version of the opportunities.
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KNX Online-Training:
SEAS, Estudios Superiores Abiertos
SEAS, Estudios Superiores
Abiertos is the only institute
in Aragon offering online KNX
training based on the official
documentation permanently
updated by the KNX Asso-
ciation. The degree qualifies
students to design, install and
maintain smart house facilities
with KNX, the only open stan-
dard in the world for home
and building control, repre-
senting 80% of the number of
devices sold in Europe.
Students can find the stu- to get him acquainted to the
dy materials in the Virtual world of smart building. Once
Learning Environment (VLE), the student has completed his/
which can be entered via the her studies, he/she may try and
webpage www.seas.es. The take the official exam to obtain
VLE includes all tools the stu- the KNX Partner qualification.
dent may need as well as ac- To do that, classroom based
cess to the academic record, seminars are held in our faci-
virtual secretary and the mail lities at Fundación San Valero
server to keep in touch with in Zaragoza.
the teaching staff, composed
of three people to guide the Contact:
student: coordinator, tutor Enrique Barrera Linares -
and expert teacher. In the ebarrera@svalero.es
VLE, the student can find the
didactic units, exercises ad- Link:
vised by the teacher and self- www.seas.es
assessment tests, as well as
suggestions and appendixes Languages:
recommended by the teacher Spanish
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Norway As one of the founders of KNX, ABB has achieve the KNX partner certification and
ABB Norway had experience with KNX for over 20 obtain an optimal mix of theoretical and
years in Norway. ABB Norway has deci- practical instruments to propose, plan and
training center
ded to start its own KNX certified center commission a KNX installation in any ap-
to spread KNX knowledge to installers, plication field for residential, commercial
planners, engineers, system integrators. or industrial buildings.
Involved in the electrical field, ABB offers
a one day training course for program- Contact: www.abb.no/knx
ming, and certified basic KNX courses.
ABB NO also offers the option of cus-
tomized training, with the objective that
the client can successfully bring KNX-
technology into practice. By attending the
different training courses, customers can
Germany Berker is a design-oriented switch manu- installers gain valuable knowledge about
Berker facturer with a long tradition and recog- KNX. After passing the exam, participants
nized system provider for KNX products. receive certification; they are entitled to
As a developer and manufacturer of both the planning and commissioning of
KNX products Berker has been working KNX projects. In the Berker training cen-
actively with the bodies of KNX. Since tre, the participants are supervised by ex-
2010, Berker is part of the Hager Group. perienced electrical professionals.
At the training center in Sauerland Ott-
fingen the company offers seminars about Contact: www.berker.de
KNX products and KNX combined cour-
ses. In the one-week lessons participating
Germany At the vocational training center Döbeln training at the vocational training center
Vocational training electricians specializing in energy and buil- Döbeln. The KNX certification also offers
centre Döbeln ding are trained. The KNX technology has the opportunity to plan and perform KNX
long been part of the curriculum for this training courses in collaboration with the
training. With the KNX certification, they consultants of the federal state of Saxony
offer students the opportunity to acquire and the Saxon Education Institute to train
the KNX Basic Course certificate as part teachers at the vocational training center
of their training. Furthermore, they plan Döbeln.
to train other educational institutions, for
example via a cooperative learning center, Contact: www.bsz-doebeln.de
giving the possibility to obtain the KNX
Basic Course Certificate as part of their
Centro Tecnologico de Formacion (CTF) ding automation. All these objectives, plus
Argentina
is a place for knowledge exchange based a strict quality policy, including an annual
Centro Tecnologico on innovation concepts and aiming at audit of their training centres, ensure the
de Formacion technological business professionals. Their excellence of the CTF training courses.
educational offer includes certified KNX They are committed.
basic courses, with the highest standard of
certification, tutors and the latest KNX- Contact: training@factumingenieria.com.ar
technologies. Their main objective is to
train new KNX Partners in Latin America
in order to enhance the presence of KNX
on the continent and establish the KNX
Standard as the principal protocol in buil-
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France Through close cooperation with all major pared to convey KNX skills to students in
Domotic-Xperience KNX hardware manufacturers, Domotic- the South-West of France, and especially
Xperience is developing optimized so- help local and regional electrical installers
lutions to customer needs and require- bring this technology into practice.
ments, with high added value in security,
comfort, energy metering and efficiency. Contact:
Thanks to its KNX Training Center cer- formation@domotic-xperience.com
tification, Domotic-Xperience is well pre-
Croatia The School of Electrotechnics Zagreb successful projects such as: Cards 2003,
Elektrotehnicka skola is Croatia‘s leading school for electrical Leonardo Da Vinci, Comenius. In 2011
engineering and computer science. It of- it became a KNX certified training cen-
fers four-year schooling in the areas of ter offering KNX basic courses. For this
computing, computer networks, Internet purpose its lab is equipped with devices
technologies, electronics, power elect- including push buttons, measuring sensors
ronics, automation and electrical machi- and different kinds of actuators. Seminars
nery with excellent teaching equipment cover the design and programming of the
that allows students to easily master the system.
specific vocational content. It is a school
with international success and experience, Contact: www.eltehskola-zg.hr
whose quality is recognized and funded by
the European Union through a series of
Singapore As a direct subsidiary of JUNG in the Asian as well as performs integration and expe-
Jung Asia Pte LTD Pacific, Jung Asia is the regional headquar- riments with business partners and even
ter for sales, marketing, logistics, training competitors in the same industry.
and product support to all clients, business
partners and subsidiary companies. Jung Contact: KeithLeong@sg.jungasia.com
Asia provides, on a regular basis, product
seminars, team building meetings, techni-
cal training and previews of new products.
It also organizes product orientation pro-
grams for its customers and technicians,
Contact: www.meridionaleengineering.it
Malaysia With fast expansion of KNX projects in centre also values neutrality, as partici-
Pulsation Technology Malaysia, Pulsation Technology Center pants are able to experience products of
Center Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s first KNX certified multiple KNX manufactures during hands
training centre was established in order to on session, including ABB, BERKER, GVS,
offer local training for existing and future JUNG, MERTEN, THEBEN , to name just
KNX Partners. Trainings are conducted a few.
by KNX tutors having more than 10 ye-
ars of KNX experience and more than 20 Contact: www.gpchand@ptc.com.my
years in electrical automation fields. This
Finland To answer the increasing demand for and is easy to reach from all over sou-
Schneider Electric KNX training, and due to the growing thern Finland, thanks to the good trans-
Finnlan KNX market in Finland, Schneider Electric port connection. For 2012 it plans to or-
has now started a certified KNX training, ganize four certification training sessions.
in the Schneider Electric Training Centre The training center can accommodate a
in Espoo. Here it also offers KNX intro- maximum number of 6 students.
duction courses and product courses for
more experienced users. The Training Contact: www.schneider-electric.com/fi
Centre is situated in the Helsinki region
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Turkey KNX is becoming more important in Tur- of professionals in the market, knowing
Schneider Electric key and market actors are wishing to be the system and knowing how to use its
Turkey informed about it. Schneider Electric Tur- possibilities. Through this training center,
key focuses on Energy Efficiency in buil- Schneider Electric Turkey aims to fasten
dings, so KNX is one of the key points the growth of the KNX market by increa-
in this sector. Because of this, Schneider sing the number of certified professionals.
has established an Energy University gi-
ving information to anyone wanting to be Contact:
trained in energy efficient solutions. As a TR-Hotline@Schneider-electric.com
training center, Schneider Electric Turkey
plans to certify and inform system integra-
tors, contractors, architects, project offi-
ces and end users, to increase the number
Brazil STRUXI is a Brazilian company founded by training center equipped with KNX certi-
STRUXI professionals with over 25 years of expe- fied JUNG devices in compliance with the
rience in the commercial and residential KNX requirements for training for basic
building market. Its main activities are the and advanced courses. The main objecti-
development of KNX technical support, ve of the certified training center is the
sales and distribution of KNX related training of system integrators, architects,
products in the Brazilian market. In Sep- engineers and designers in solutions based
tember 2011, DanilloBettoni (STRUXI on the KNX protocol.
training manager) acquired the KNX tu-
tor certificate, a major step to become Contact: www.struxi.com.br
the first certified training center in Brazil.
The STRUXI facilities include a complete
Czech Republic The KNX training centre is located at To- of Applied Informatics has a fully equipped
Tomas Bata University mas Bata University in Zlin. Tomas Bata laboratory for courses on intelligent buil-
University offers a wide range of courses. dings control including KNX. The courses
Their aim, based on the Bata philosophy, are offered to students but the laborato-
is to educate graduates in order to acquire ry could also serve as training centre for
the essential skills they need to develop KNX professional users.
successful careers in an international envi-
ronment. This means that Bata puts great Contact: martin.zalesak@email.cz
emphasis not only on professional compe-
tences of graduates but also on their inter-
national communication skills. The Faculty
China The South China KNX training centre and other related management or tech-
Video-Star Electronics was established in December 2011. The nical staff. Tutors have been trained and
Co. Ltd. centre is organised by Guangzhou Video- certified by KNX International. Four trai-
Star Electronics Co., Ltd. and the China ning sessions per year are planned, with
Guangzhou Panyu district government. concluding exam.
The target group of the training centre is
people engaged in intelligent building engi- Contact: diya@video-star.com.cn
neering design, construction, supervision
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germany The basic research interest of the depart- and three supervisors, the scenario of
Carl von Ossietzky ment of environmental computer science „electrically self-sufficient house“ will be
University Oldenburg at the University of Oldenburg is to sup- investigated. This is a self-organization
port a healthy environment in the long process for the coordination of intelligent
term development and the efficient use devices in the home designed to adapt
of resources with the help of software their consumption to fluctuating supplies.
tools. Applications are currently mainly The KNX technology serves as a commu-
energy supply systems under the aspect nication medium for intelligent devices.
of optimizing the use of renewable energy
sources. As part of the one-year student Contact:
project group „Smart Energy Agents @ sonnenschein@informatik.uni-oldenburg.de
Home“ currently with eleven participants
PortugaL The School of Engineering is part of Cas- vides practical training in the area of in-
Castelo Branco telo Branco Polytechnic Institute. Since telligent buildings and home automation,
Polytechnic Institute 2010, the school is offering a course in where the most representative technolo-
electronics and electrical installations, gies, protocols and system architectures
where students are trained to perform are addressed, together with their impact
tasks related to installation, operation in terms of comfort, safety and energy
and maintenance of electrical installations, consumption.
autonomously and according to technical
specifications. One of the programs pro- Contact: rdionisio@ipcb.pt
australia The School of Engineering at ECU is the group of 15 bachelor and master students
Edith-Cowan- fastest growing engineering school in Aus- are collectively developing a KNX based
University tralia with an annual growth of more than Home Area Network system. Each year a
30% for the last 4 years. It offers a diverse new KNX based system will be designed,
range of engineering courses which have developed and implemented using the la-
been specifically designed to meet the test available technology and eventually
needs of Australian and Western Aust- presented to the School staff.
ralian industries. Courses are offered ac-
ross a wide range of engineering discipline Contact: a.osseiran@zcu.edu.au
areas including civil, mechanical, electrical
power, mechatronics, automation and
control, electronics and communications,
computer systems, maritime, maintenance
engineering, and aeronautics. This year a
portugal The Guarda Polytechnic Institute is an ins- tems. As result, has been developed I&D
Guarda Polytechnic titution of higher education, responsible for for ubiquitous computing in the areas of
Institute education, R&D, and technical services, as smart devices, mobile services and mobile
well as cultural, scientific and technical ex- networks. Through partnership with KNX,
change. The Polytechnic Institute has four the Guarda Polytechnic Institute looks for-
schools: School of Health Sciences, School ward to improving the development of ubi-
of Education, School of Tourism and the quitous computing for buildings automation
School of Technology and Management. systems in areas of user interface, monito-
The latter is responsible for the Master’s ring, and control systems, as well as energy
degree in Mobile Computing, which was management applications.
the first course in Portugal to focus on
mobility and ubiquity of computer sys- Contact: director-estg@ipg.pt
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Belgium KATHO, a university college in Flanders, the techniques of KNX in their end of
KATHO Belgium has over 8500 students all study- year work. An example of this is a thesis
ing to become professional bachelors in project, where students built a dynamic
one of 6 study areas: Industrial Sciences, management system that measures and
Business Studies, Teacher Training, Soci- analyses the use of energy based on KNX.
al Sciences, Healthcare, Biotechnology. KATHO becomes a scientific partner to
VHTI, the department for Industrial Sci- ensure that students can use the KNX do-
ences houses amongst others the Profes- cumentation and tools for their projects.
sional Bachelor of Energy Technology. As
part of their training, students learn about Contact: vhti@katho.be
lighting and domotics based on KNX.
Every year several students implement
Italy Current research activity of the institute the KNX standard able to support advan-
Politecnico di Bari includes the study and experimentation ced, knowledge-based and context-aware
of novel methods and protocols able to functionalities, grounded on the semantic
support a semantic-enhanced resource annotation of both user profiles and de-
discovery in mobile and pervasive envi- vice capabilities. Such approach enables
ronments. Current technologies for Buil- novel resource discovery, matchmaking
ding Automation basically require an ex- and decision support in HBA.
plicit interaction with the user and allow
a static set of operational scenarios defi- Contact: m.ruta@poliba.it
ned during system implementation. Novel
HBA solutions should enable so-called
ambient intelligence, deriving from a fle-
xible and automatic control of appliances
and subsystems. The research proposes
backward-compatible improvements to
singapore NEXTspace lab is the flagship lab of the cooling, blinds, power supply socket and
Republic Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic, School of Engi- home appliances.
neering, Grade in Digital Entertainment
Electronics. The KNX Standard is used Contact: quek_yang_thee@rp.sg
in the home automation control of the
lab, which includes the control of lights,
Uruguay Since 1996 the School of Engineering of tive energy sources and energy efficiency
Universidad Universidad ORT Uruguay offers under- as part of the master redesign of its ener-
graduate programs in Electronics, Tele- gy matrix. At the same time Universidad
ORT Uruguay
communication and Software Enginee- ORT Uruguay hosts various activities on
ring. Within these programs, a number the KNX standard with attendance of vi-
of capstone design projects tutored by sitors from abroad. The institute herewith
teachers of the Digital Systems and Signal becomes the first KNX Scientific Partner
Processing area are related to domotics. in (South) America.
Presently a team of software engineering
students are working on a prototype web Contact: Fernandez_m@ort.edu.uy
server to remotely access KNX installati-
ons. In 2010 the Uruguayan government
started to promote investment in alterna-
Sweden Växjö Yrkeshögskola has made KNX part ding expert competence, development,
Växjö Yrkeshögskola of its vocational course ”control of intelli- training and guidance to the institute. As
gent houses”. Basic and Advanced training the first and only Scientific Partner in Swe-
is organized together with preparations den it will lay a strong focus on KNX and
for the exam, of which the success rate wants to further develop KNX in Sweden.
is expected to be high. Exercises inclu- Great emphasis is also put on KNX deve-
de control of advanced systems such as lopment , e.g. by having student projects
heating-, ventilation-, security- and ma- focusing on hardware development.
nagement supervision. The students are
studying for two years and will leave the Contact: tobias.karlsson@komvux.vaxjo.se
faculty well skilled. The centre cooperates
with Tekniska Byrån, which is also provi-
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Launch of KNX Userclub Hungary
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In thirteen languages!
KNX Association
De Kleetlaan 5 Bus 11
B - 1831 Diegem-Brüssel
Belgium
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London (UK)
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generation of young people,
who were given a great in-
sight into the opportunities
open to them in the world of
electrical installations in the
future.”
Full details of KNX at World-
Skills 2011 can be seen at the
following link.
Moscow (Russia)
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Seoul (Korea)
Taipei (Taiwan)
General view of the event Taipei International Building, Construction & Decoration
Exhibition
Guangzhou (China)
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Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Cairo (Egypt)
Cairo, the Largest City in the Arab World and Africa, Influenced by KNX
Egypt has experienced an stand. Moreover, the Min-
exponential growth of the ister of Development and
KNX partners in the last Construction stayed at the
year,thanks to the ABB cer- KNX stand, impressed by
tified KNX Training Centre the possibilities of home and
in the region. Last year, the building control with KNX.
KNX centre organized 2 In terms of KNX projects,
KNX basic courses getting Egypt is also very active
new engineers and system in- andthe new Cairo Festival
tegrators to become official City project (CFC), which
KNX partners. will use the KNX technology
In addition , a KNX booth and is a large project hosting
was set up at the 9th Con- more than 13.000 residents
struction Exhibition from in villas and apartments, de-
the 15th to 18th September Minister of Development and Construction stayed at KNX stand serves to be mentioned.
in Ghana. More than 300
visitors (consultants, and Contact:
end users) visited the KNX tamer.hamdy@eg.abb.com
Students during the KNX basic course at the premises of ABB KNX TC in Egypt.
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Cape Town (South Africa)
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Brussels (Belgium)
AIE Conference
At the annual conference of partnership for universities
the Association of Electri- and their various projects
cal Installers at the end of based on KNX run by stu-
November 2011 in Brussels, dents, the national, European
KNX was invited as a key- and worldwide competitions
note speaker to inform the for young electricians based
national associations of elec- on KNX, the KNX Award
trical installers on the efforts Category ‘Young Genera-
KNX invests in the young tion’, etc.
generation, ranging from
standardized KNX training Contact: info@knx.org
courses, the KNX scientific
CATiq Eindhoven
CATiq is the abbreviation for DECT community. DECT
Cordless Advanced Technol- is currently contemplating
ogy Internet Quality and is an extension to its technol-
the successor technology to ogy to also realize smart
DECT, a wireless technol- home applications: a possibil-
ogy for cordless telephony. ity could be to tunnel KNX
On the CATiq Conference telegrams across a DECT
held in September 2011 in network, thus combing the
Eindhoven/the Netherlands, strengths of an ETSI and a
KNX was invited as a speak- CENELEC standard.
er to share its more than 20
years of experience in home Contact: info@knx.org
and building control with the
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Montluel (France)
The audience of the French workshop during the first session of the seminar.
KNX Association
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Madrid (Spain) Paris (France)
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KNX Conferences /
ETS Apps and KNX city: Fair Schedule
Two new flyers for KNX
2012
Two new KNX flyers are now available. On the one ECA Electrical Industry
Conference 2012
hand the ETS Apps flyer, informing you about the 19. – 26. 5. 2012
future ETS Apps you can buy in the KNX online Paphos (Cyprus)
shop. On the other hand the KNX city flyer, which Annual conference for engi-
informs you about the prerequisite for achieving neering and building services
EL & TEKNIK 2012
sustainable cities, i.e. sustainable buildings. Smart http://www.eca-electri-
8. – 10. 5. 2012 cal-industry-conference.
cities call for interdisciplinary solutions spanning Odense (Denmark) co.uk/2011/2012.php
over buildings, mobility, energy, infrastructure and Exhibition for electrical dis-
communication, each of the elements equally nee- tribution, electrical equip-
ment, lighting and ICT
ded. This is referred to as a systems approach.
http://www.danskenergi.
dk/AndreSider/El_Og_Te-
The flyers are already available in two languages: knik_2012.aspx Eliaden 2012
English and German. 4. – 7. 6. 2012
Oslo (Norway)
The industrial event where
the entire electrical enginee-
ring industry will meet up
http://www.eliaden.no
CEDIA 2012
9. – 11. 5. 2012
Brisbane (Australia)
Dedicated and focused
event for the custom elect-
ronic systems industry
Electrical Building
http://www.cediaexpo.com.au Technology Guangzhou
9. – 12. 6. 2012
Guangzhou (China)
New apps
make ETS4 eve
n more ver
The biggest lighting exhibiti-
satile
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tions and mor
customised e flexi
ETS with newbility:
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on in Asia
Renexpo 2012 http://www.messefrankfurt.
10. – 12. 5. 2012 com.hk/fair_homepage.
aspx?fair_id=15&exhibition_
Budapest (Hungary) id=16&hdnLang=en
Platform for innovative pro-
ducts and technologies in
KNX City the field of renewable ener-
gy and energy efficiency
The 6th Shanghai In-
http://renexpo-budapest.com
ternational Intelligent
Building Exhibition
20. – 22. 9. 2012
Schanghai (China)
The exhibition aims at
brand-building & makes
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BCI Awards 2012 fessional buyers
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