KNX news
16 DE ENERO DE 2017
Winner of the Lucky Draw Vote for the best Tip or Trick – 15th aniversary contest
On the occasion of Futurasmus 15th anniversary, We introduced a KNX Tips & Tricks contest with prizes over 15.000€ in KNX devices for the winners (1st prize, 2nd prize, 3rd prize).
After a great participation, We also want to be grateful for the implication of all those join voting, so We did a 1.500€ lucky draw in KNX devices, and the winner was Víctor Rábanos Martínez from ICM Ingeniería. Click on the LINK to see the Lucky Draw video.
14 DE ENERO DE 2016
Ipas - µBrick series: Optimized to switch LEDs!
Optimized to switch LEDs! – Finally, with a very small, extremely powerful, economic and decentralized universal binary & blind actuator.
Ipas - µBrick series: : All actuators from the µBrick series stand out for their extremely compact design, very low price and extremely powerful application program and now also suitable for LED lamps.
Practical test run by Futurasmus: switch 45 LED circuits* and control 3 blinds by using 3 µBrick o18 actuators (12 DIN-rail-units). Without the LED function, the outputs would endure around 8.000 switchings; in this case, multiply by 40 the actuator’s life cycle (and reach up to over 300.000 switchings).
* 16 LED bulbs each with 8 W equals 128 W per output. Multiplied by 45 outputs gives you a total number of 720 LEDs adding up to a power of 5760W.(Mixed functionality is permitted: channels can be configured as LED, resistive, or shutter/blinds.)
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TUTORIALS
Ipas - µBrick series: : All actuators from the µBrick series stand out for their extremely compact design, very low price and extremely powerful application program and now also suitable for LED lamps.
Practical test run by Futurasmus: switch 45 LED circuits* and control 3 blinds by using 3 µBrick o18 actuators (12 DIN-rail-units). Without the LED function, the outputs would endure around 8.000 switchings; in this case, multiply by 40 the actuator’s life cycle (and reach up to over 300.000 switchings).
* 16 LED bulbs each with 8 W equals 128 W per output. Multiplied by 45 outputs gives you a total number of 720 LEDs adding up to a power of 5760W.(Mixed functionality is permitted: channels can be configured as LED, resistive, or shutter/blinds.)
PRODUCT INFO
TUTORIALS
19 DE OCTUBRE DE 2011
Iddero: Scenes editable by final user
Iddero keeps on optimizing its touch panels and now we are once more amazed by their newest and very attractive update , which will be available as from today.
The main feature of their latest release is the new scenes module. Up to now, their touch panels offered a classic KNX scene module where the scenes were kind of a “picture” of the status of actuators. From now on, we can still use this pattern, but we will also be able to select a new element in which scenes might be edited by the end user, who will be able to add delays between different actions .
On top of that, this new release includes bugfixes, standard improvements and the following updates:
- The modification of the “Shutter” element, which now supports abolute positioning.
- It supports the Catalanish language in the firmware.
- Enhancements in the web interface, especially for Android smartphones.
In order to see the complete list of improvements, you can download this document.
Both the firmware and the new editor versión are aready available on our web site :
- HC1 Product page
- HC2 Product page
- HC2L Product page
The main feature of their latest release is the new scenes module. Up to now, their touch panels offered a classic KNX scene module where the scenes were kind of a “picture” of the status of actuators. From now on, we can still use this pattern, but we will also be able to select a new element in which scenes might be edited by the end user, who will be able to add delays between different actions .
On top of that, this new release includes bugfixes, standard improvements and the following updates:
- The modification of the “Shutter” element, which now supports abolute positioning.
- It supports the Catalanish language in the firmware.
- Enhancements in the web interface, especially for Android smartphones.
In order to see the complete list of improvements, you can download this document.
Both the firmware and the new editor versión are aready available on our web site :
- HC1 Product page
- HC2 Product page
- HC2L Product page
29 DE JULIO DE 2011
KOMTECH IR-Modules
Komtech, the well-known manufacturer for Audio/Video solutions that you can integrate in KNX, released in April 2010 its EIB/IR Module. This has proven to be a very useful product for the integration of most A/V equipments in KNX.
Now, the KOMTECH IR module family is available in four different versions, all of which share the following functionalities:
• Interfaces: 2x RS232; 4x IR; 4x Digital Out
• Integrated IR learing system
• 96 IR commands
• 48 RS232 commands
• 32 macros
• External power supply
• Incl. 2 IR transmitter diodes
Technical differences among them:
EIB/IR Module
LAN/IR Module
WLAN/IR Module
COM/IR Module
Why are these new modules interesting for a KNX professional? Because some of the new KNX visualization programs can send IP and/or RS232 telegrams and can therefore integrate A/V equipment without the need to buy the KNX module (EIB/IR Module).
Now, the KOMTECH IR module family is available in four different versions, all of which share the following functionalities:
• Interfaces: 2x RS232; 4x IR; 4x Digital Out
• Integrated IR learing system
• 96 IR commands
• 48 RS232 commands
• 32 macros
• External power supply
• Incl. 2 IR transmitter diodes
Technical differences among them:
EIB/IR Module
- Integration in EIB/KNX projects
- IR control via EIB or RS232
- EIB/KNX address via enclosed software adjustable
LAN/IR Module
- Media control with integrated LAN connection
- Integration in LAN environment
- IR control via WLAN or RS232
- TCP/IP Address via enclosed software adjustable
WLAN/IR Module
- Media control with integrated WLAN connection
- Integration in WLAN environment
- IR control via WLAN or RS232
- TCP/IP Address via enclosed software adjustable
- Integrated WLAN antenna
COM/IR Module
- Universal useable media module
- IR control via RS232
Why are these new modules interesting for a KNX professional? Because some of the new KNX visualization programs can send IP and/or RS232 telegrams and can therefore integrate A/V equipment without the need to buy the KNX module (EIB/IR Module).
22 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2010
Christmas 2010
This year is just about come to an end and we can’t help looking back: the world’s economy has turned 2010 into a tough year for everyone, but in Futurasmus KNX Group we are certainly satisfied with our results, in Spain and Germany as well as other countries. We’ve worked hard and that pays back.
But it’s mainly the time to look forward: from our side, we make a promise to keep you informed about all the KNX news, to go on assisting KNX system integrators (with technical support, better buying conditions, etc.) and to extend the scope of our services (with a broader range of products and reaching more countries).
Of course, it is also the time for wishes: obviously, we’d like to wipe the word “crisis” out of our daily vocabulary. But we also know what is really important: health and a family to share the good (and bad) moments with.
Anyway, Happy Christmas and our best wishes for 2011!
Futurasmus KNX Group
Note: Futurasmus will only close its doors on the 24th and 31st of December (in the afternoon) and the 6th of January (whole day)
But it’s mainly the time to look forward: from our side, we make a promise to keep you informed about all the KNX news, to go on assisting KNX system integrators (with technical support, better buying conditions, etc.) and to extend the scope of our services (with a broader range of products and reaching more countries).
Of course, it is also the time for wishes: obviously, we’d like to wipe the word “crisis” out of our daily vocabulary. But we also know what is really important: health and a family to share the good (and bad) moments with.
Anyway, Happy Christmas and our best wishes for 2011!
Futurasmus KNX Group
Note: Futurasmus will only close its doors on the 24th and 31st of December (in the afternoon) and the 6th of January (whole day)
