KNX news
20 DE AGOSTO DE 2010
IntesisBox® - Now also LG and Samsung
We are pretty sure you have all heard of IntesisBox®, but only a few KNX professionals really know what it is or how many types are available…
IntesisBox® is not only a KNX device, but a whole range of extremely interesting KNX gateways that can make your work much easier.
Would you like to integrate your KNX system in a very simple way with other systems such as LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, ASCII, Mitsubishi or Daikin?
And now even more possibilities, especially for the integration of HVAC systems from LG and Samsung into KNX with 5 new devices. Great catalogue with huge selection of gateways!
Learn more about it and become the leading edge in your branch by offering advanced solutions in building automation.
If you want to find the answers to these questions:
- What is IntesisBox®? Which are the two main types?
- What does the hardware look like?
- Does it need additional software? What is LinkBox?
- Which systems may I combine KNX with? How many functions?
- Are they expensive?
Then you need to check out this Overview we have prepared for you.
IntesisBox® is not only a KNX device, but a whole range of extremely interesting KNX gateways that can make your work much easier.
Would you like to integrate your KNX system in a very simple way with other systems such as LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, ASCII, Mitsubishi or Daikin?
And now even more possibilities, especially for the integration of HVAC systems from LG and Samsung into KNX with 5 new devices. Great catalogue with huge selection of gateways!
Learn more about it and become the leading edge in your branch by offering advanced solutions in building automation.
If you want to find the answers to these questions:
- What is IntesisBox®? Which are the two main types?
- What does the hardware look like?
- Does it need additional software? What is LinkBox?
- Which systems may I combine KNX with? How many functions?
- Are they expensive?
Then you need to check out this Overview we have prepared for you.
05 DE JULIO DE 2010
KIF Conclusions and Energy Efficiency star projects
We had the highest expectations regarding the KNX International Forum which took place last April in Madrid (Futurasmus KNX Group actively participated with our own booth). But, what should have been an international referent for the KNX standard market worldwide was unfortunately a mere regional congregation of Spanish KNX integrators. The lack of international visitors and exhibitors was a bit disappointing and some organizational deficiencies made the rest.
Anyway, there were also interesting conferences, like the applauded intervention from manufacturer Intesis, who talked about HVAC and saving methods.
But what we found especially interesting was the contribution of two private companies who shared their experiences in the field of Energy Efficiency and which we have extracted here:
Project: Hotel Condes de Barcelona
David Blanco Pérez from the company IJT S.L. presented at the KIF a very interesting project. They integrated the different systems (illumination, technical alarms, hot water supply, HVAC, pumps, tanks…) of the hotel Condes de Barcelona situated in the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. IJT achieved the main objective of the KNX integration which was to reduce the energy costs of the Hotel, even though the Hotel was expanded with another 56 suites, by up to 28% (corroborated by real invoices over the years 2007, 2008 and 2009). The energy savings was mainly achieved by the efficient control of the HVAC system by applying different modes and set-point temperatures depending on the usage of the rooms and outside temperatures.
Project: Heathrow T5
Maria La Chica from the English company ATL (Andromeda Telematics Limited) presented at the KIF the impressive 2006 KNX Award Project of the new Airport terminal, Heathrow T5. This is the Largest KNX Project and also the largest DALI lighting Project ever realized in the UK. The whole extension of the project included 2 major terminal buildings, the new flight control tower, major rail & road infrastructure, the energy centre, car parks, 120.000m sq of taxiway designed for A380 Super Jumbo.
The KNX Infrastructure includes 236 IP worlds, 910 KNX lines, 7.000 KNX devices, 64.000 DALI luminaries, lighting control, daylight dimming control, emergency lighting testing & monitoring, lamp failures, lamp hours energy calculation, control & monitoring of central batteries, LV monitoring, main plant monitoring, disabled WC alarms, lift & escalator monitoring / alarms, etc.
The most remarkable part of the presentation was the Final Conclusions: With a total CO2 emissions saving of 6,821 tons per year, a total cost saving of £1,362,498 saving per year, which leads to a final payback period of only 2.8 years for the whole project.
Please, contact us if you would like to receive more information about these remarkable projects.
As for the KNX International Forum, we wish them the best of lucks for the following editions.
Anyway, there were also interesting conferences, like the applauded intervention from manufacturer Intesis, who talked about HVAC and saving methods.
But what we found especially interesting was the contribution of two private companies who shared their experiences in the field of Energy Efficiency and which we have extracted here:
Project: Hotel Condes de Barcelona
David Blanco Pérez from the company IJT S.L. presented at the KIF a very interesting project. They integrated the different systems (illumination, technical alarms, hot water supply, HVAC, pumps, tanks…) of the hotel Condes de Barcelona situated in the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. IJT achieved the main objective of the KNX integration which was to reduce the energy costs of the Hotel, even though the Hotel was expanded with another 56 suites, by up to 28% (corroborated by real invoices over the years 2007, 2008 and 2009). The energy savings was mainly achieved by the efficient control of the HVAC system by applying different modes and set-point temperatures depending on the usage of the rooms and outside temperatures.
Project: Heathrow T5
Maria La Chica from the English company ATL (Andromeda Telematics Limited) presented at the KIF the impressive 2006 KNX Award Project of the new Airport terminal, Heathrow T5. This is the Largest KNX Project and also the largest DALI lighting Project ever realized in the UK. The whole extension of the project included 2 major terminal buildings, the new flight control tower, major rail & road infrastructure, the energy centre, car parks, 120.000m sq of taxiway designed for A380 Super Jumbo.
The KNX Infrastructure includes 236 IP worlds, 910 KNX lines, 7.000 KNX devices, 64.000 DALI luminaries, lighting control, daylight dimming control, emergency lighting testing & monitoring, lamp failures, lamp hours energy calculation, control & monitoring of central batteries, LV monitoring, main plant monitoring, disabled WC alarms, lift & escalator monitoring / alarms, etc.
The most remarkable part of the presentation was the Final Conclusions: With a total CO2 emissions saving of 6,821 tons per year, a total cost saving of £1,362,498 saving per year, which leads to a final payback period of only 2.8 years for the whole project.
Please, contact us if you would like to receive more information about these remarkable projects.
As for the KNX International Forum, we wish them the best of lucks for the following editions.
26 DE ABRIL DE 2010
New GSM expansion module
Iddero’s HC1-KNX 5,7” Touch Display has been a very popular choice among KNX system integrators ever since it was released in 2008. Actually, it was a very attractive device right from the beginning not only thanks to its design, but also because of:
• Full assortment of basic functions
• Scenes
• Time schedules
• Monitoring of technical alarms
• Logical functions, etc.
• Ethernet connection for downloading configuration and upgrading the firmware
On top of that, it is a robust product, easy to configure.
Then, in September 2009 it was upgraded with an integrated web server and the automatic creation of a web visualization based on the system configuration (with no additional programming or adapting)
And do not forget that, with a list price of 946.00 € (including design frame and power supply) and splendid buying conditions, the HC1-KNX is great value for money!
But as from now you can optimize its functionality thanks to the new GSM expansion module (web code 9592). Basically, it allows remote access to the KNX system from a GSM terminal, providing functionality such as: alarm and event notification, or remote control of devices.
You can download the technical data sheet with much more information here.
Fantastic features and also excellent price: 325.00 € (list price)
• Full assortment of basic functions
• Scenes
• Time schedules
• Monitoring of technical alarms
• Logical functions, etc.
• Ethernet connection for downloading configuration and upgrading the firmware
On top of that, it is a robust product, easy to configure.
Then, in September 2009 it was upgraded with an integrated web server and the automatic creation of a web visualization based on the system configuration (with no additional programming or adapting)
And do not forget that, with a list price of 946.00 € (including design frame and power supply) and splendid buying conditions, the HC1-KNX is great value for money!
But as from now you can optimize its functionality thanks to the new GSM expansion module (web code 9592). Basically, it allows remote access to the KNX system from a GSM terminal, providing functionality such as: alarm and event notification, or remote control of devices.
You can download the technical data sheet with much more information here.
Fantastic features and also excellent price: 325.00 € (list price)
31 DE ENERO DE 2010
Busch-ComfortPanel - new 2.1 software version
During the last edition of the light+building in 2008 Busch-Jaeger presented its Busch-ComfortPanel, a 9” touch display that raised the admiration of both integrators (due to its technical features) and end users (thanks to its design and multimedia elements).
Beside the usual functions to control the home automation elements of a KNX system, this display also operates as a multimedia server, it implements IP cams, it allows recording text and voice messages, RSSs access, etc.
Now it is news again because it has taken a step forward and the new 2.1 software version includes:
• VoIP telephone with its own number and videoconference possibilities thanks to the integrated camera
• Streaming for online radio
• Communication with Miele home appliances
• Remote control via cell phone
• Babyphone
On the whole, this display distances itself from others of its kind and we will definitely have to visit Busch-Jaeger’s booth at the light+building in April.
Beside the usual functions to control the home automation elements of a KNX system, this display also operates as a multimedia server, it implements IP cams, it allows recording text and voice messages, RSSs access, etc.
Now it is news again because it has taken a step forward and the new 2.1 software version includes:
• VoIP telephone with its own number and videoconference possibilities thanks to the integrated camera
• Streaming for online radio
• Communication with Miele home appliances
• Remote control via cell phone
• Babyphone
On the whole, this display distances itself from others of its kind and we will definitely have to visit Busch-Jaeger’s booth at the light+building in April.
