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Editorial
Editorial Editorial
2 European Market Study „Smart Home“
KNX is the most popular protocol in European markets
sharing more than 70 % of the total market value
3 Generation KNX Video Contest is an All Round Winner!
4 KNX city at light+building 2012
Top event with more exhibition space and
more visitors than ever before
5 9th Awards ceremony reflects
Heinz Lux, the international character of KNX
Director KNX Association Glittering KNX Award Ceremony 2012 attended by winners,
nominees and more than 1,500 guests from 76 countries
6 Winners of KNX Awards 2012
9th Awards Ceremony reflects
Good luck! the international character of KNX
Napoleon demanded “good And so do you: 32,302 KNX Projects
fortune” from his officers. partners, 285 members,
8 Scenarios in a holiday paradise
But he also knew that suc- 221 training centres, 84 sci-
9 An example for energy efficiency in Southern Europe
cess is mostly due to hard entific partners, 29 nation-
10 Excellent study atmosphere in desert campus
work and strict discipline. al groups, 9 professional
This means you have a de- groups and user groups as 11 Highest level of efficiency for Singapore’s skyline
manding task ahead. Terms well as 6 associated part- 12 Pioneering building system technology on Australia‘s famous
Surf Coast
such as “victory” or “luck” ners. This is recognised by
13 Intelligence of stellar architecture
were previously used to our success in 117 coun-
denote what we now call tries and guarantees our 14 Factory recycles waste heat from production
“success”. The definition level of quality. 15 KNX competence for Finland
of the term has changed Yes we can do it! 16 The president acquaints himself with energy efficiency
since the time of Napo- We are number one ac- using KNX
leon. With the advent of cording to the international 17 Together with KNX on an eco journey
industrialisation, success market research asso- 18 Bus technology ripe for the island
has acquired an unbiased ciation (BSRIA) which ac- 19 Intelligent control makes airport more efficient
and neutral significance. knowledges that we already 20 Diploma with a global standard
Nowadays success means have a market share of 21 The Smart Home on the curriculum
having the competence 70 % with the aim to in-
to achieve your goals. In a crease this to 74 % during KNX System
scientific discussion, there 2012. 22 KNX IP Secure and KNX Secured Application Layer
are numerous attempts to We are always challenged The tools for the realization of KNX secured communication
operationalize success or by demanding goals. Ein-
a sense of achievement and stein already knew that KNX Tools
to make them measurable. chopping wood is so popu- 23 How to become an ETS App Developer
One example is the “flow lar because you immediate- 25 New ETS Apps
concept” from the world ly see the result during the
of sport. It denotes full im- task. Nothing is as effective KNX Member
mersion and absorption in a as success and if you add a 26 New Members
task, a frenzy of activity or little bit of luck to that, it 31 New Products
a sense of passion. It makes is the good fortune of the
you happy when your capa- industrious. Success only KNX Partner
bilities grow in equal meas- comes to those who do 44 National Groups
ure to the challenges. You something while waiting for 51 KNX Training Centres
should like what you do to success. 56 KNX Scientific Partners
do it well. Yes we want it! 58 KNX Userclub / KNX Professionals
Yes we love it!
KNX Out & About
59 KNX on International Conferences and Fairs
64 Imprint
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Editorial
BSRIA are pleased to present the re- Share of KNX in the total smart home market value
sults of their European Smart Home
Market Study, which includes six 76%
in-depth reports on different Euro- 74%
pean markets (Germany, France, 74%
UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway) 72%
and the summarising Pan-European 70%
Report. In BSRIA’s smart home series 70%
68%
− for the first time in the market −
an encompassing overview of smart 66% 67%
home technologies is given. This 64%
study is the one of the first to com-
62% 63%
prehensively analyse all the available
knowledge on smart home technolo- 60%
gies and generate reliable market 58%
data. BSRIA undertook the research
by interviewing and exchanging in- 56%
2009 2010 2011E 2012F
formation with the top players and
stakeholders around Europe With the growing importance, KNX is the leading protocol in the European Smart Home market.
Although the smart home market is the market. The second most important in the UK, which is more of a bespoke
closely associated with high-end niche niche (approx. 20% of the market value) market compared with continental Eu-
solutions, it still has room for growth is small and medium-sized businesses, rope, the share of KNX is progressively
and is expanding at an impressive rate. which use residential smart home appli- increasing, having exceeded one-third of
According to BSRIA estimates, in 2011 cations in commercial buildings, hotels, the market by the end of 2011.
the European smart home market value and restaurants. Affordable medium- Comfort and convenience will be the
reached 600 million euros, which is 13% range residential solutions are still not key demand side drivers, with high-
higher than in the previous year. Ap- very common. However, major home income households and commercial
proximately 70 % of the market value automation manufacturers have started clients remaining the major client seg-
is generated by products, the rest being to pay more attention to promoting me- ments, generating stable demand. In the
added by system integration. dium-range smart home systems. The medium term, however, we expect that
With a share of 48 % of the total Eu- success of medium-range standardised the market will be moving towards sim-
ropean smart home market value, solutions is, however, highly dependent pler and less expensive mid-range solu-
Germany is the largest manufacturer on the position of housing developers. tions (basic light scenario – temperature
and consumer of smart home solu- Due to the commitment of major Ger- controls – blinds). Assisted homes solu-
tions. Correspondingly, German home man manufacturers and the active posi- tions are another interesting opportu-
automation manufacturers account for tion of the KNX Association, KNX has nity sector set to expand in the future.
70% of total smart home product, with been established as the most popular
ABB, Hager, Gira, and Siemens being protocol in most of European markets. Contact:
pan-European market leaders. France It largely contributes to the growing BSRIA Limited, UK, www.bsria.co.uk
and the UK, the next biggest markets, technological integrity of the industry.
cannot boast the same scale, accounting According to BSRIA estimates, in 2011
for only 10% and 8% of the European the share of KNX-based solutions ex-
market respectively. ceeded 70% of the total market value.
The smart home market is highly con- In the last three years, the KNX share
centrated in the high-end housing seg- has been adding three percentage points
ment, as bespoke solutions for luxury on average, suggesting the growing im-
properties account for two-thirds of portance of KNX across Europe. Even
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Editorial
More than 100 videos from 25 coun- Generation KNX Video Contest
tries were submitted for the Genera-
tion KNX Video Contest organised by
the KNX Association International
Brussels. More than 1500 people
registered for the contest, which was
set up as a unique and novel way to
explain what KNX - the Worldwide
Technology for Home and Building
Control actually means to people. A
summary of the contest can be found
in the KNX-YouTube account:
www.youtube.com/user/knxassocia-
tion
The outstanding success of the con-
test can be gauged by the fact that, in
total, all the videos have been watched
more than 110,000 times and have been
shared on Facebook, Twitter and via
email more than 20,000 times. They
have also been viewed on YouTube
more than 10,000 times.
The competition attracted entrants of
all ages and from many different walks
of life and professions. To give everyone
a chance of winning, there were four
entry categories:
1. „Best Video“ (judged by a jury
from KNX Association),
• „Evolution = KNX” by Ricardo
Ricci from Italy
• „Imagine” by Heincke Christoph
from Germany
• „Tools For Living” by Roura Mon-
toya Jon from Spain
2. „Sharing Winners“ for the en-
trants who shared their video entry,
or the competition itself, the most
on social networking sites,
• Pavla Sehnalova from Czech Re-
public
• Petr Svoboda from Czech Republic
• Regis Basselot from France 8 / 108 KNX Association
3. „Most Voted“ for entries that re-
ceived the most votes, • „What does KNX mean for me?” formative videos. The Generation KNX
• „Happy Sweet Life with KNX” by by Vesely Tomas from Czech Re- Video Contest winners’ videos and de-
Sylvie De Muynck from Belgium public tails are published at
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• „KNX Kids” by Febré Pere from
Spain The prizes ranged from 5000 euros for the
4. „Early Bird Winners“ a category best video to iPads and iPods for the other
for the first entrants to submit their categories.
videos. KNX Association also awarded special
• „My KNX Image!” by Herceg prizes to a number of entrants who also
Karol from Slovak Republic submitted extremely entertaining or in-
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Editorial
The ETS Apps were very wellrreceived by the visitors. Participants from 46 countries took part in the KNX competition.
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Editorial
the KNX Awards, they also
had the opportunity to see
the first presentation of the
ETS Apps. After the event,
the visitors were invited to
attend an after show party.A
total of 103 KNX members
were present with their own
stands at light+building in
2012. At the world’s largest
trade fair for light and build-
ing technology, there was no
way around the worldwide
KNX standard for home and
building automation.
In total 126 employees from 23 countries were active in the KNX city.
Journal 2/2012 5
Editorial
International – National
Africa, America, Australia
Surf Coast Shire Civic Building HDI-Gerling headquarters Factory of Ritter GmbH
(Australia) (Germany) (Germany)
Winners and Nominees in front of 1500 guests from 76 countries at the KNX Award in Frankfurt, the 17th of April 2012.
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KNX Projects
Winner
Scenarios in a holiday paradise KNX Award 2012
Category
Comfort and efficiency by coupling KNX International –
with the hotel management system Europe
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KNX Projects
Winner
An example for energy efficiency KNX Award 2012
Category
in Southern Europe International – Europe
Journal 2/2012 9
KNX Projects
Winner
Excellent study atmosphere KNX Award 2012
Category
in desert campus International – Asia
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KNX Projects
Winner
Highest level of efficiency KNX Award 2012
Category
for Singapore’s skyline International – Asia
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KNX Projects
Winner
Pioneering building system technology KNX Award 2012
Category
on Australia’s famous Surf Coast International Africa,
America, Australia
KNX integrates all the functions for
efficient control and central energy management
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KNX Projects
Winner
Intelligence of stellar architecture KNX Award 2012
Category
Integrated into a sustainable building concept National
with KNX modules
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KNX Projects
Winner
Factory recycles waste heat KNX Award 2012
Category
from production National
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KNX Projects
Winner
KNX competence for Finland KNX Award 2012
Category
Members of the KNX national group successfully Publicity
stand up for information and training
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KNX Projects
Winner
The president acquaints himself KNX Award 2012
Category
with energy efficiency using KNX Publicity
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KNX Projects
Winner
Together with KNX on an eco journey KNX Award 2012
Category
Intelligent functions make motor yacht comfortable and safe Special
Journal 2/2012 17
KNX Projects
Winner
Bus technology ripe for the island KNX Award 2012
Category
In the luxury Cretan resort, extensive KNX installation Special
ensures comfort and efficiency
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KNX Projects
Winner
Intelligent control makes KNX Award 2012
Category
airport more efficient Energy Efficiency
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KNX Projects
Winner
Diploma with a global standard KNX Award 2012
Category
Study proves that building automation Young Award
with KNX is worthwhile
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KNX Projects
Winner
The Smart Home on the curriculum KNX Award 2012
Category
Convert theory into practice with KNX Young Award
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KNX System
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www.knx.org/knx-tools KNX Tools
+ =
used together with ETS. The
purpose of an ETS App is to
extend the functionality of
the ETS Software tailored to
the needs of the KNX system
integrators. Any existing soft-
ware can be adapted to the
ETS App interface by using the Who can become an ETS to the KNX Community is voice KNX Association. KNX
ETS SDK. Moreover, when a App developer? welcome to do so. Association charges the ETS
new ETS App is created and The first step for a developer App developer a commission
is available to the users, there to join the ETS App world is ETS App developer reimbur- for all sold or downloaded
is no need to recompile ETS4. to become a member of KNX sement for sold ETS Apps free ETS Apps. In mutual
It is plug & play software! Association International. Any Every quarter – or alternatively, agreement, this commission
An ETS App is similar to the company or individual person at least after a gross turnover may also be deducted by the
add-ons for internet browsers involved in the development of of € 5.000,– KNX Association ETS App developer from their
or apps for smartphones, but software can become an ETS provides the ETS App deve- gained turnover.
only for ETS and is of course App developer. Anyone who loper with a turnover report.
exclusively sold via the KNX wants to offer his software The turnover report entitles
Online Shop! solution or ETS extensions the ETS App developer to in-
Open your market to all ETS end users Become known outside the KNX community
ETS Apps are exclusively sold via the KNX On- KNX will promote your company worldwide by
line Shop. Users from more than 115 countries including your logo in future events (exhibitions,
from all around the world are potential buyers seminars, workshops, etc.)
for your ETS Apps!
Use the KNX Logo as a Beacon
for your Business
Internationally Boost your Company
The KNX member logo can be used by com-
Present your ETS Apps in the KNX Journal.The panies on their KNX-related promotional or
Journal is read by more than 80,000 subscribers other business related documents (letter paper,
worldwide and will provide excellent public- envelopes, business cards etc.).
ity not only for your ETS Apps, but for your
company as well. A world of business opportunities
– One contact: KNX
KNX offers a world of business opportunities.
Get access to specific Tools Achieve these by only using the KNX Online
Shop: one account, one tool and one spot for
By becoming an ETS App Developer you will get customer support.
direct access to the ETS App Validation Tool and
the ETS Software Development Kit.
Extend your worldwide visibility
Manage your ETS Apps yourself through the KNX website
You can easily and quickly manage your ETS Your company and contact details will appear on
Apps via your ETS App Developer account in the International KNX website, extending your
our Online Shop. Check how many people use reach to more than 115 countries.
your ETS App and make your own statistics for
your sales!
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KNX Tools
ETS App development costs
Apply for ETS When you are ready to test your ETS App,
App Developer apply to become an ETS App Developer via
Profile your KNX Online Shop account in order to 3 to 5 days
change your status and gain access to the ETS
App Validation Tool.
Start selling your From now on, you can offer your ETS App
Immediately
ETS App! exclusively via the KNX Online shop!
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www.knx.org/knx-tools/ets-apps/features KNX Tools
The „Reconstruction“, known (areas and lines), group addres- In association with ETS3, the add-on to the former use it is
as an ETS3-Addon member ses, devices with parameters and import functionality was mainly now possible to synchronize a
of the IT Tools for the ETS3 attached group addresses. Users used to transfer device-list-data common intersection of data
product family, is now available who know the reconstruction in tabular form into the ETS. The between a program and the ETS.
as an ETS App. When the ETS tool from ETS3 will be able to new ETS App named „Project
database is no longer up-to-date use the tool straightaway and Data Exchange“ uses the xml Contact: www.it-gmbh.de
or project data do not exist, appreciate its benefits due to format of ETS and helps to make
this App helps to update or the complete integration of the a comparison of the project data
restore the data. The result of App into ETS4. between a program and ETS4
a reconstruction is a new or up- using an additional identification
dated project with topology data Contact: www.it-gmbh.de of the device instance. As an
The ETS App „Shift Addresses“ and achieve a clean and logical The ETS App „Fill Visualisation corresponding group address to
helps to restructure group addressing in your project in Dummy“ supports the user to the dummy device. The ETS App
addresses and physical addres- such a simple way. make group addresses available uses the common csv format and
ses of an ETS project. With this in the ETS4 which are used in is able to read direct from the
ETS App you will be able to ge- Contact: www.it-gmbh.de a visualisation. Is an address project data of the visualisation
nerate space for new functions used in a visualisation and not software Elivs 3.
known in the filter table of the
related line? The App will add a Contact: www.it-gmbh.de
dummy device to ETS4 and the
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KNX Members www.knx.org/knx/knx-members/list
New Members
Switzerland Adiutec AG is a specialist service provider Due to the specific knowledge in room and
Adiutec AG for manufacturers and planners in building building automation, Adiutec AG not only
automation. The interdisciplinary team with assists manufacturers, but also professional
years of experience in the industry offers planners with demanding projects tasks such
extensive know-how and instant capacity as design, tendering and expertise. This
expansion. results in a unique proximity to the market,
• Market research (qualitative / quantitative which benefits both manufacturers and
surveys) designers. Adituec AG is a member of key
• Usability and Requirements Engineering industry associations and is actively involved
(Load and specifications) in training at various colleges.
• Coaching and Project Support
• Development services with BACnet, Contact: www.adiutec.com
KNX, etc.
• Training
Germany Agentilo GmbH, formerly ESF Software modular framework for multiple tasks in the
Agentilo GmbH GmbH, develops software for home and fields of visualisation, security and control,
building automation and remote control which can be adjusted flexibly by scripts. The
technology since 1990, both on request as version 3.0 with HTML 5 – user interface for
for their own software products. Among smartphones and tablets, iOS and Android,
other products, Agentilo develops the KNX will be available soon in German and English.
Interworking Test Tool on behalf of KNX
Association. The Agentilo visualisation is a Contact: http://www.agentilo.com
USA BitWise Controls is a manufacturer that • FREE app, no fees per device, no licensing
BitWise Controls produces affordable whole home automa- fees, for “i” device interface and/or android
tion devices in USA with support partners • Easy add-on to existing systems with IR
in all European countries. With their BC1 and/or bi-directional IP or RS232 ports
and BC4X1Pro automation controllers and Control pages are created in HTML. They
template packages, they provide the easiest, can be displayed on any web enabled device
most cost effective home automation option (smartphones, touch screens, PCs, etc.)
through smart devices available anywhere. allowing users to choose what device they
Their professionally designed, fully custo- want to use for control.
mizable GUI templates can be easily altered
to meet any need, such as adding custom Contact: www.bitwisecontrols.com
activities for audio/video and KNX control.
Germany Since 1984 Data Design System GmbH includes 2-way interfaces to KNX software
Data Design System GmbH (DDS) has been developing innovative ETS3 and 4. DDS GmbH is part of the DDS
software solutions for integrated electrical, ASA Corporation based in Norway. DDS
HVAC and solar engineering. Beyond the Europe is the among the leading software
classical application planning, the products companies in its segment. Craft, design
of “DDS-CAD” contain the necessary cal- offices, administrative buildings, industrial
culating functions for every application and enterprises and educational institutions
realize a complete project documentation. are among the typical customers of the
DDS-CAD is a powerful open-BIM solution company.
and is compatible with open buildingSMART
data standards. The interface equipment Contact: www.dds-cad.de
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KNX Members
Switzerland DATEC ELECTRONIC AG, headquartered new team has already had many years of
DATEC electronic AG in Rüti, has been producing various electro- experience in the field of KNX device de-
nic products for 30 years. Since April 2012, velopment in the areas of lighting control,
the company has had a subsidiary in Basel HVAC, and shading. As a flexible company,
specializing in the development of KNX they can develop new devices on customer
building automation solutions. Due to its request, and this for consultation, the idea
location in the border triangle, they can of the first prototype to high volume.
provide services in Switzerland, Germany
and France. But DATEC ELECTRONIC Contact: www.datec.ch
AG also operates in other countries. The
Portugal DOMATICA- Global Solutions, S.A. was controller tool for KNX. It is a DIN rail
Domatica – founded in September 2002 and is a pri- device for easily installation. It interfaces
Global Solutions, S.A. vately held venture capital company. It is with KNXnet/IP and uses the iDom Project
a manufacturer of engineering solutions as a free software tool for programming
with a focus on technological innovation. Its and for system configuration. The software
core business concentrates on monitoring allows an instant integration of existing
and control of a wide range of applications, installations via Plug&Play.
such as energy efficiency, home automation,
building management, etc. The company has Contact: www.domaticasolutions.com
developed the KNX Server, an ultimate
Spain DOMOTIK is an engineering company de- phases of a project, from initial design to
Domotik dicated to design and integration of KNX implementation and commissioning, if
solutions for home and building automation. required, in other parts of the installation
The majority of the already carried out too, depending on the automation system.
installations cover all application areas of Domotik is planning to develop new KNX
building automation. Domotik is known to compatible software and hardware.
offer optimal solutions to its customers, with
quick response time and high involvement Contact: www.domotik.cat
in projects. DOMOTIK participates in all
Turkey EAE Group, which has distributors and efficient, environmentally friendly and com-
EAE Energy authorized dealers in 41 countries, is a fortable atmosphere in all kinds of buildings,
leading manufacturer of electrical products with optimized investment and operational
in Turkey with more than 1000 employees. costs. EAE will provide expandable and
EAE Energy is established as a member interoperable solutions, fully customized
of the EAE Group to create and provide to customer’s needs, avoiding proprietary
highest quality hardware and software or closed system solutions. To this end, its
products, services and solutions for building first line of KNX modules and solutions will
automation and management. Its ambition be introduced shortly to the KNX world.
is to bring technology of the future to the
building infrastructure, software and field Contact: www.eaeaydinlatma.com
equipment. Its aim is to create an energy
USA FieldServer Technologies is the major N2 by JCI, SNMP and EtherNet/lP, the
FieldServer Technologies manufacturer of protocol gateways in the FieldServer driver library has a wide range
building automation industry. As a leader of proprietary and legacy protocols that
in interoperability, FieldServer gateways enable the user to bring proven and trusted
have been used to interface HVAC, lighting, devices into a modem open protocol buil-
security, fire alarms, boiler controls and ding management system. With the addition
more. With a protocol driver library of over of KNX as the worldwide open standard
100 protocols, FieldServer is the gateway of home and building control, FieldServer
of choice to achieve the interoperability continues to be a worldwide leader In
desired by today's building engineers and building automation interoperability.
integrators. In addition to protocols such
as Modbus, BACnet, Lon Works, Metasys Contact: www.fieldserver.com
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Greece GDS is well known in Greece and has dealt who are also hardware developers. This
GDS Digital Systems Ltd. with KNX for more than 12 years. GDS combination of know-how is GDS’ advan-
has completed demanding and innovative tage when developing products with energy
projects in many countries. For some of saving as target. GDS will be concentrating
them, GDS received a KNX Award. Since on energy applications, smart presence
its foundation, it operates around the con- detection, interfaces to other systems and
cept "One building – One System". GDS configuration tools.
is always targeting energy savings and it
is staffed with qualified energy engineers, Contact: www.gds.com.gr
France IDOM Concept is a software development ing shutters, changing the temperature in a
IDOM Concept company from France. The software, room) or states (checking a temperature,
developed by IDOM, can manage all main status of lights, watching a house security
KNX functions. IDOM software is compa- camera, controlling access, ... ) An inter-
tible with iPhone, iPad, TabletPC, Android net connection is required to use all the
smartphones and tablets. Its user-friendly application's features. The installers and
communication interface sets new stan- system integrators can prepare or modify
dards of convenience - and practicality. The a setting and send it to the user. This is an
interactive remote control is easily custo- optional extra feature.
mizable: the user only needs to assign the
rooms and link them to command buttons Contact: www.idomconcept.eu
(switching lights on and off, raising or lower-
France Created in 2009, the French company Lifedomus is also multi-protocol (including
Lifedomus Lifedomus launched in early 2012 a home KNX), multi-users, multi-platforms (Win-
automation box, which is the most gifted dows, MacOS, iOS, Android) and multi-
of its generation. The brand new Lifedomus uses (home automation and multimedia).
system has a revolutionary multi patented Lifedomus enables all home automation
graphical user interface. Lifedomus is THE applications : security, comfort, energetic
universal home automation system. Its analysis, multimedia, multi-room audio and
“Design Studio” interface can be custo- video, universal remote control, ...
mized unbounded, by every user/installer.
The usability and the graphical features can Contact: www.lifedomus.com
be adapted without programming code.
Germany As a manufacturer of audio power amplifiers the KNX world. The focus is increased on
MTC maintronic GmbH for fixed installations, MTC maintronic has benefits through clever networking, rather
built up an excellent reputation over the than competition between different system
decades for sturdy and durable products. By environments.
joining KNX Association, maintronic expan-
ds their business of building management for Contact: www.maintronic.de
audio, dimming and switching actuators in
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Switzerland nomos is committed to redefining the home and control of multi-room audio/video
nomos System AG entertainment and control systems industry equipment, advanced digital audio and
with a visionary solution that emphasizes video processing, flexible and scalable A/V
ease of use, reliability and a maintenance- switching, digital media server, security
friendly open platform. nomos is a software surveillance plus integrated applications
product that is able to control hardware and services. nomos now features a direct
and software simultaneously and manages social media connection and is able to post
to bridge the long existing gap between any number of KNX alerts, information and
hardware and software in the field of system camera images directly to your Facebook
integration. nomos develops a complete and Twitter account!
integrated control and multimedia solution.
A software that delivers home automation Contact: www.nomos-system.com
China Seyoung Electronics (Guangzhou) Co., LTD. based in Guangzhou. Seyoung has a large
Seyoung Electronics is devoted to lighting control systems R&D, product and service capacity. To serve the
(Guangzhou) Co., LTD. design and manufacturing. Its products are customer better, it has set up seven regional
widely used in railway stations, stadiums, offices. The focus of Seyoung is to achieve
convention centers, shopping centers and a balanced illumination control for lighting
villas. Until today Seyoung has completed management systems, reliability, practical
more than 2000 intelligent lighting projects and economical use.
in China. The headquarters of Seyoung
Electronics (Guangzhou) Co., LTD. are Contact: www.iisfree.com.cn
China Established in 2009, Shenzhen Huayuan professional engineers. Its factory is approx.
Shenzhen Huayuan Display Display Co.,LTD is dedicated to the de- 2000 square meters and has approx. 80 staff
Co.,LTD. sign, manufacturing and sales of terminal members. The annual sales volume is close
display products and has been following to RMB50 million. The company's motto is
the KNX technology and products for two "Participating, Achieving, Sharing".
years. Huayuan also has strong production
equipment, complete production lines and Contact: www.huayuanlcd.com
Austria The company TOP Services was established providers of services for architects, elec-
Top Services in 1994 in Vienna and dealt initially with the tricians, etc. and strive to become system
installation of ISDN telephone systems and integrator for major manufacturers. In the
structured PC cabling. After a KNX enabled future they plan to innovate KNX devices
telephone system was introduced by one of with an excellent price/performance ratio
their main suppliers, their business expanded on the market.
to KNX bus installations. They are now busy
with the perfect integration of telephone Contact: www.top-services.at
systems. They see themselves mainly as
UK Tridium, a global software and services into a unified platform that can be easily
Tridium Europe Ltd. company, develops and markets a universal managed in real time over the internet
software framework targeted at solving the using a standard web browser. Today,
challenges associated with managing smart there are over 300,000 instances of Niagara
devices. Software frameworks provide a worldwide in applications that include:
platform to allow companies to build their energy management, building automation,
product offerings in an easier way. Tridium's telecommunications, automation security,
core technology, the patented Niagara M2M, lighting control, maintenance repair
Framework®, a Java-based framework, pro- operations (MRO), service bureaus and
vides a software infrastructure to integrate total facilities management.
diverse systems and devices – regardless of
manufacturer or communication protocol- Contact: www.tridiumeurope.com
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Belgium For over 25 years, Vantage has been a to the residents’ daily routines. The Van-
Vantage EMEA nv leading manufacturer of home automation tage KNX InterfacePoint makes it easy to
for residential and commercial applications. integrate KNX systems into the Vantage
Vantage offers powerful means to integrate Infusion System. The configuration is done
all facility functions into one central system within the Vantage Infusion Design Center
that can be pre-programmed to be activated software as well as in the ETS software. The
according to a schedule, sensor, a button, Vantage KNX InterfacePoint supports up
a touchscreen, a smartphone, ... All ima- to 250 Group Objects (DataPoints) and ten
ginable systems, such as heating, lighting, simultaneous client IP connections.
audio, video, alarm systems and more, are
subtly integrated to form a single system, Contact: www.vantage-emea.com
enabling the entire environment to adapt
Germany VIATRON GmbH offers the solution for KNX (volume, routing, sound settings,
Viatron GmbH audio distribution in different zones of presets ...). The operation may also be on
the building – in the private residence or the device with a keyboard on the front
in the office building. The NF-Autrix has side or by using the supplied Windows
four inputs (RCA) for media players such software on a PC. Besides lighting, heating
as computers, MP3, DVD players, etc. and and blinds, you can now easily control
re-routes the sound to up to eight speaker music throughout the whole building with
outputs (low impedance) – modular expansi- the KNX Technology.
on for larger projects. The amplifier outputs
(stereo) are independently controlled via Contact: www.viatron.de
Germany VISAM GmbH has been working in the field KNX! The functionality and user interface
Visam GmbH of automation technology for more than 20 of the operating units and the visualisation
years and specializes in the area of control are freely programmable and adjustable to
and monitoring. VISAM is a developer of 100% of the users' needs. VisAM is suita-
the visual processing and process control ble for example, for scenario and access
system VisAM HMI / SCADA and on HMI control, alarm and message detector, and
based devices for industrial and building for the recording of fuel consumption and
automation. The system works manufac- operating hours.
turer independent and is compatible with
bus and remote systems by, of course, using Contact: www.visam.de
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The new ABB i-bus KNX Energy Module Highlight of the new Agentilo Visualization At light+building, b.a.b.-technologie presen-
EM/S 3.16.1 enables a detailed analysis of 3.0 is the possibility to create a visualization ted more innovations for its eibPort. Beside
the energy consumption of all electrical con- project once and then use the one project the optional GSM module for internet con-
sumers in a building, which are controlled for multiple target platforms, such as PC or nection or as fall back solution, the device
via KNX. For each of the three channels HTML5 capable devices. In this way smart- has by default 4 S0 -interfaces and a 1-Wire
the active power, current and voltage as phones and tablets are seamlessly integrated connection. In combination with EnOcean,
well as further electrical values (apparent into the Agentilo system. Furthermore the KNX and Powernet KNX, meanwhile eight
power, reactive power, crest factor, power Agentilo visualization provides: variants are on offer. The software has also
factor and frequency) can be measured. • visualization/monitoring of consumption been further developed. In addition to the
The measured values are made available via • flexible connection to KNX, OPC, and an new innovative Cube Vision and Dali moni-
KNX. They can be monitored with threshold integrated environment for the develop- tor, a room temperature controller function
values. Should an overshoot or undershoot ment of process connections with scripts. is integrated. With this, b.a.b.-technologie
of a defined threshold occur, a warning • visualization and control of lighting, offers customers an instrument to respond
telegram can be sent and an assigned load heating, ventilation and air conditioning, to their different needs.
can be switched. shutters and multimedia equipment Contact: www.bab-tec.de
Contact: www.abb.com/knx • calendar program, user administration,
logbook and much more
Contact: www.agentilo.com
With the new fan coil actuator, ABB com- The new line coupler from Apricum is the With its Intel Atom 1,6 GHz Dual Core,
pletes its product range for room climate first line coupler able to handle telegrams of the new Touch Panel DP 3.0 is more po-
control with fan coil units. The FCA/S 1.2.2.1 up to 250 bytes and which can temporarily werful, while consuming even less energy.
is a device to control two, three or four pipe disable filtering of messages by pressing a Due to the new mounting technique, the
fan coil systems in KNX installations. The button, making commissioning of the sys- panels only need to be clipped in. At the
device offers all necessary control outputs tem easier. The temporary access to other lower end, the panels can be opened for
for the fan, the heating and cooling valves and lines is possible without prior download easy cable connection without having to
an optional heating resistance. Additionally from ETS. In addition, LEDs on the device remove the whole panel. For more ease of
there are three inputs for signal contacts, indicate a faulty communication on the bus. use, variants with capacitive touch and full
e.g. to monitor window contact and drip The line-/ backbone coupler provides a data glass surface (no frame) are available. For
tray. The polling voltage for the inputs is connection between two separate KNX bus attractive and flush mounted wall fitting, a
provided by the device. The FCA/S 1.2.2.1 lines and also galvanically separates the bus special installation kit is available.
controls two analogue outputs, using an lines from each other. It can be used as line Contact: www.bab-tec.de
analogue control signal of 0...10 V for the coupler, backbone coupler or repeater in
heating and cooling valves. The fan coil any KNX network. Also available as OEM
actuator receives its control value from the version.
KNX bus, e.g. from a room thermostat. The Contact: www.apricum.com
coil actuator triggers a 3-stage fan motor
via three contacts.
Contact: www.abb.com/knx
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B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH Berker Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH
PD1N-KNX-FC Berker IOS Busch-ComfortTouch®
now available in two versions
The PD1N-KNX-FC 92508 is the new Mobile access to Berker IOS is now possible With the further developed Busch-Com-
B.E.G. KNX occupancy detector with an via an iPad app. The app can be downloaded fortTouch®, Busch-Jaeger introduces the
almost square sized detection area and a from the App Store by entering the search new dimension of building control. The new
new case design. With its range reach of term ‘Berker’ and is subject to a licence fee. generation comes in two sizes: with a screen
7.5 m x 7.5 m, it is well suited for use in It allows you to view all active functions and size of 22.86 cm (9”) and – brand new – with
offices. PD1N-KNX-FC is conceived for the gives you access to the building control system. an impressive 30.73 cm (12.1”) large format
installation in false ceilings and offers the Users can easily personalize their display and a screen. Both models share a new control
known B.E.G. application possibilities like search function quickly helps you find individual concept, which introduce the gesture control
the light dependent regulation of lighting or consumers, device groups or categories. The already familiar for smartphone and tablet
time-delayed controlling of heating systems, app works on the premises and outside from computer users. With Busch-ComfortTouch®
air conditioning or ventilation systems. A any location with network coverage. On the the limitations between building system tech-
simple integration is guaranteed by the premises, the app communicates securely nology, home entertainment and IP-based
integrated bus coupler. via WLAN. communication have been removed, as it not
only enables building control, but also is an
Contact: www.beg-luxomat.com Contact: www.berker.com information and entertainment center.
Contact: www.busch-jaeger.de
The new PD9-DIM-KNX-GH 92438 has iPad and iPhone are used more and more Busch-ComfortTouch App brings building
been developed for special applications, for visualization of KNX installations. This automation of Busch-Jaeger to the smart-
where inconspicuous occupancy detectors gateway allows together with the cascadable phone and tablet computer. In conjunction
are to be installed at great mounting heights. bitwise controls BC4X1 controller (5 IR, with the Busch-ComfortTouch ®, these
With its special lens, the PD9-DIM-KNX- IP and RS232 interface for AV control) to portable clients become convenient remote
GH can even detect movements at 10m use one common application for KNX and controls for most functions of building au-
height in an area of 6m x 6m. Therefore it is audio/video systems. Create your per- tomation. Remote control is also possible
ideally suitable for integration in light rows sonalized user interface with a powerful, over the home WLAN network and, from
in aisles of store houses. The optional 180° full-graphic editor! With one touch the further afield, over the Internet. In this way,
cover in this case prevents that movements Home Theater starts, lights are dimmed the Busch-ComfortTouch App, which can
are detected in the crossway. The device and shutters are closed. Select songs from be downloaded from the major app stores,
can be used to control lighting facilities or your music library (Squeeze, WMC…), gives access to a broad range of configuration
ventilation systems or to simply announce include the pictures of your IP cams and and personalisation options.
presence. The bus coupler is integrated for unlock your house door – at an extremely
easier configuration. low price / performance ratio. Contact: www.busch-jaeger.de
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CONTROLtronic GmbH Crestron International Dialogic Systems
KNX Power Supply 160mA Touch-Screen TPCS-4SM New: “HomeCockpit Major
Hard-Tip” multi-touch panel PC
The new KNX power supply with 160mA The TPCS-4SM, Crestron’s new 4.3 inch touch Switch on and relax! Thanks to its new capa-
optimally complements the company’s range screen, has an integrated control system, citive glass touch screen, the HomeCockpit
of KNX power supplies. Due to a wide range which connects with all KNX systems. From Excelsior is now even easier to use. You can
input 100-240V AC the power supplies are the TPCS-4SM, you can control anything you control all main multimedia functions in your
useable worldwide. LEDs indicate Operati- want: manage your audio and video, control home at the tip of your finger on the innovative
on, Overload and Reset. A special button your lighting, climate control and even your touch panel PC – starting with visualization,
initiates an automatic reset of the KNX curtains. You can also use your iPad, iPod or video voice systems and camera control via
line. An additional ancillary voltage output Android device. Because the touch screen HD TV/radio, internet, email, telephone and
of 30V DC is available. Outputs are short fits into a standard European backbox, it can multi-room audio/video and any Windows
circuit protected. With the versions 160mA, be placed into any room in your house or software. A truly multitalented system for
320mA and 640mA, a full product range of office. With RoomView, Crestron’s software demanding users – featuring a seamless frame
KNX power supplies of the highest quality application, you are able to remotely book with a personalized look and other options.
for a very attractive price performance ratio and manage every room in your company.
is now available. Contact: www.home-cockpit.de/major
Contact: www.crestron.eu
Contact: www.controltronic.com
KNX glass sensor in real glass with two Get in touch with the future! Thanks to its DINUY introduces its new KNX product
capacitive touch sensor areas to operate capacitive glass display, the HomeCockpit range. One of these new products is a four
DND (Do-Not-Disturb) and MUR (Make- Excelsior is now even more efficient to use. channel binary input transmitter: EM KNT
Up Room) indication. Integrated card holder All you need is a few finger tips to experience 001. This interface has four independent
to detect room occupancy and illuminated a whole new world of IT performance, channel, which can be used as inputs or
CARD letters with arrows as orientation video voice systems, camera control, HD outputs, depending on the settings. The four
when entering the room. LED illumination TV/radio, internet, email, telephone and independent binary inputs for potential-free
with variable intensity and integrated bright- the visualization and control of building contacts can be used in conjunction with a
ness sensor for measuring ambient light automation systems, multi-room audio/ conventional push button or switch to send
and automatic adjustment of brightness. video and other Windows software with switching, dimming, blind/shutter control or
Tone with adjustable volume for touch this superb touch panel PC. The ultimate light scene selector telegrams. Besides, the
confirmation and additional alarm function. solution for all high-end users – featuring four channels can also be used as outputs
With integrated KNX bus coupler. Different a seamless frame with an individual design for controlling up to four independent LEDs
types of glass KNX sensors complete the and lots of other extras. as status indication.
product range for hotel room automation.
Contact: www.home-cockpit.de/excelsior Contact: www.dinuy.com
Contact: www.controltronic.com
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Dinuy S.A. Divus easyMOBIZ mobile IT solutions GmbH
1-Channel Universal Dimmer new Divus optima interface ayControl KNX
for smart HOTELS
DINUY launches a new universal KNX The new DIVUS OPTIMA interface, the front How smart is your hotel? A well-established
dimming actuator. Leading and trailing edge end to the KNX SERVER, enables you to feature of classy modern homes is about to
dimmer. The RE KNT 000 can be used for manage your building reliably and efficiently. conquer hotels, offices and smart apartment
different types of loads: incandescent lamps, Beginners feel as comfortable as experienced buildings. With solutions specifically targeted
230V halogen lamps, LV halogen lamps, users in creating a building visualization with to smart hotels and condominiums, ayControl
230V~ or 12V~dimmable LED lamps and DIVUS OPTIMA. As a basis for the system, the KNX offers new interesting applications. It’s
dimmable compact fluorescent lamps. Its ETS project (ETS3/ETS4) can be imported into so easy to control lights, HVAC, multimedia
advanced electronic design allows you to the KNX CONTROL device, thus allowing and more via iPhone / iPad or Android. The
control up to 1000W by only one channel. the creation of all group addresses and their UI of ayControl version 3 can also be modified
Besides switching and dimming lamps, it icons. Rooms are defined and their operating to fit the design of your clients. ayControl for
is also possible to save and restore up to elements are either automatically assigned to hotels and condos is easy to use and delivers
eight lighting scenes. Protected against a grid or can be dragged to the background unbeatable value-for-money. In contrast to
overload, short-circuit and overheating. image. The navigation view is automatically classic panels, iPad and Android devices offer
DIN rail Mounting. Integrated Bus coupling created at the same time. internet access and access to music and film
unit. Parameters adjustable via ETS: switch- collections, which certainly makes hearts
on value, light scenes, soft-start function, Contact: www.divus.eu beat faster.
brightness, cyclic function, …
Contact: www.ayControl.com
Contact: www.dinuy.com
The DIVUS KNX SERVER is a scalable visu- The KNX Server is the ultimate controller Again three steps ahead, that’s the motto of
alization system (from the basic visualization tool for the KNX protocol. It allows com- ayControl KNX version 3. It brings plenty
on mobile devices up to sophisticated full munication between KNX/IP networks and of innovations and a trendy user interface.
graphical visualizations) in DIN RAIL hou- other systems like ZigBee, ModBus, Dali, Next to iPhone / iPad, Android is now also
sing. Using a software code, the basic server DMX, iDom and X-10, simultaneously. supported. Use cost efficient devices like
can be extended with more functions. In the It includes a free of charge and powerful Google Nexus 7, Kindle Fire and others to
cost-effective basic version, mobile devices software tool for complex and logic pro- control KNX, multimedia and more. Profit
(iOS, Android) and DIVUS TOUCHZONE gramming, including an unlimited scenario from the new logic and scene functions (cal-
are supported. If more functionality is builder. With Plug&Play features it’s possible led easyScenes)! Users can intuitively store,
desired (medium-large houses/villas or for to download Home Automation Applica- name and recall their individual scenes. With
small-large commercial properties: offices, tions from the App Store™ or Google the smart integration of (SIP), door stations
shops, factories...), one can opt for the Play™, ready-to-use, without any extra not only show a video image, when a visitor
HOME or ADVANCED SERVER. These configuration. It also provides a free API rings, visitors in front of the door can even
server options offer a lot more features, for programmers that want to develop in be addressed. There is no need for a server
group addresses, timers, logics and scena- Windows, Linux, iOS or Android. and it works perfectly, whether at home or
rios, extending the visualization possibilities. thousands of kilometers away!
Contact: www.knxserver.com
Contact: www.divus.eu Contact: www.ayControl.com
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eelectron srl Eissound Elsner Elektronik GmbH
MB40C1CKNX–WH KNX KNX Interface for KBSound Corlo Touch
MiniPad 4 Channels + 4 In-
puts + Temperature Sensor
eelectron enters the residential world with KBSound® iSelect is a radio kit with FM/ Thanks to the touch sensitive surface, the
the eelecta range, fully based on KNX. The DAB. When it is integrated with the wireless display Corlo Touch can be used as a normal
range consists of KNX HomePads, MiniPads, accessory Kbsound Dock, the user can listen switch. At the same time, Corlo Touch is an
Touch panel and socket frames. It has won to the music stored in his iPhone/iPod or operation unit for automatic sun shading,
some prestigious design awards such as Red from any other external sound device. The ventilation and room temperature control.
Dot, Design Plus and Interior Innovation. KNX interface for KBSound® iSelect and The shiny glass touch display reacts fast and
MiniPad is available in three colors and can Dock allows integration of this new sound is ready for commands even if in energy saving
be customized for a project. It is now also system with KNX, converting an audio sys- mode: A sensor registers your approach and
available in a new dimension of 90 mm x tem based on kits into a multiroom solution. switches on the device even before you touch
90 mm. eelecta’s MiniPad features a central The KNX object table allows the system it. The chrome-plated frame and the adjustable
cross, and the product can be customized to be controlled from any KNX controller. LED ambient light make Corlo Touch adapt
with different finishing. The front has five One can thus manage and know the state perfectly to high-class interiors. Besides via
LED status indicators freely configurable of such parameters as volume, bass, treble, KNX, data can be fed to the device via Mini
by ETS, one for each button channel plus balance, loudness and FM/DAB station as SD card and USB. The LAN version can show
the corner led useful for night localization. well as iPhone/iPod data (song title, artist websites or any other IP network data and
The MiniPad is available with four or eight and album). visualise the screen on a smartphone.
channels, with or without temperature
sensor, with or without four rear free inputs. Contact: www.eissound.com Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de
Contact: www.eelectron.com
The DIN RAIL 4 Input / 4 Output Module The KNX PS640+USB unites a power The PD-C180i KNX with integrated bus
IO44E01KNX is a KNX DIN rail mounting supply and USB interface in one device. It coupler is optimally suited for presence
device to interface command equipment delivers a 29 V bus voltage for 640 mA and dependent light control. It is now available
or switch loads for any kind of application. a 24 V DC supply voltage for 150 mA. The in further country specific versions. The
The device is equipped with four binary USB slot for easy bus access is integrated product range has been expanded with
inputs (potential free) and four binary into the front of the DIN-rail mounted the full versions (switching / dimming /
relay outputs. Inputs can be connected to unit. A display and buttons allow for e.g. an twilight switch / 180° detection range /
conventional switching devices, e.g. push area reset at the device. Special operating programmable detect ion range of sensors)
buttons, switches, floating contacts, for conditions (such as short circuit) and the for Denmark and Switzerland. In addition
switching functions with pulse edge evalu- present current consumption can be read to the full version PD-C180i KNX the ECO
ation (e.g. rising or falling edge, toggle...). from the display. All operating data and version PD-C 180i KNX ECO (switching) is
Inputs can be configured with ETS, as output malfunctions are additionally sent on the now also avaialble in the two country specific
to drive LEDs. Inputs can be used for on/ bus. On an appropriate command from the mounting variants CH and DK. Several in/
off commands, dimming, shutter control, bus, the KNX PS640+USB will execute a outputs, e.g. external light sensor, sensor
scene recall and control as well; outputs permanent or a time limited reset of a line, key, HVAC, twilight switch and acoustic
include switching functions, scene recall and main line or of an area. sensor show its universal applicability.
control logic functions. The four outputs
are configurable. Contact: www.elsner-elektronik.de Contact: www.esylux.com
Contact: www.eelectron.com
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Exor International S.p.A. GDS Digital Systems Ltd. Gewiss S.p.A.
DomiOP eBIS507 KNX Configurator Chorus KNX heating and
air conditioning control
The DomiOP eBIS507 is a KNX control KNX CONFIGURATOR is a web engine, hel- GEWISS introduces a new range of KNX
combining state-of-the-art features and top ping each end consumer or system integrator products dedicated to heating, fan coil and
performance with an outstanding design. It to get the “best match” offer for his smart air conditioning control. This range includes
is the ideal choice for all demanding HMI buildings based on KNX. KNX Configurator a timed thermostat with FSC display (three
applications in building automation and guarantees the best match of available devices modules), a thermostat with FSC display (two
meets the needs of remote monitoring, for distribution boards and push buttons with modules) and an individual room thermostat
scene programming for comfortable living respect to the specifications provided by the (one module) that can be combined to control
and scheduler/timed actions. The eBIS507 user, device features and costs. This smart different temperature zones. Every product
features a bright 7” widescreen TFT display, search engine is free of charge. Users have only can also act as a KNX binary input and can be
LED backlight and support for 64K colors. to log into gds-eshop.com, and they can use it connected to an external temperature probe.
The two built-in dual 100Mb Ethernet for free. Moreover, it is so easy, simple, and All products are available in three colors (black,
interfaces with switch function enhance its intuitive that even an end consumer can use it. white, titanium), installed in Italian standard
communication capability. The product has flush mounting boxes and can be completed
been designed for wall mounting. JMobile, Contact: www.gds.com.gr with Chorus range plates. Products are
Exor International’s software platform for available in System and Easy-Mode versions.
real-time monitoring and seamless remote
access, completes the eBIS507. Contact: www.gewiss.com
Contact: www.exorint.net
KNX member FS Cables has added the 15 control buttons, integrated buzzer and The Gira Comfort KNX presence detector
KNX certified one pair cable to its KNX key switch (available in different versions) is a flush-mounted device with integrated bus
range. Similar in construction to the standard are offered as part of the new KNX panel. coupler. A surface-mounted ring is optional-
2 x 2 x 0.8mm, the one pair version features Ideal comfort is provided by easy program- ly available for surface-mounted installation.
a single twisted solid conductor pair with a ming without plug-in and fast download time. The watchful eye is characterized by a high
foil screen in a green low smoke halogen free The key switch is freely programmable by sensitivity and a wide range. The detection
(LSHF) jacket. The cable benefits from being ETS – just like any of the buttons/LEDs – range is 360° via 3 PIR sensors, which can be
smaller, lighter and offers savings on both and can block the buttons of the panel as separately evaluated. Depending on whether
space and containment. As a LSHF cable, well as send its own state after bus voltage the "Standard" or "Comfort" variant is used,
it is also suitable for installations in public recovery. The key switch can send two brightness control can be set for ideal lighting
buildings where fire safety is paramount. different group addresses when activated. in the room. Additionally, seven individually
The one pair cable compliments the existing The flat dimension of the rear cover is new configurable function blocks for various
range of KNX certified cables stocked by as well. The device is directly connected operating modes are included – from the
FS Cables including the standard two pair to KNX and requires no ancillary power. presence detector to the brightness sensor
cable in standard green or white, and duct with limit value monitoring.
grade or armoured versions for external Contact: www.knx-taster.de
applications. Contact: www.gira.de
Contact: www.fscables.com/knx
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Griesser electronic AG Guangzhou Hedong Electronic HEP Tech CO., Ltd.
Co., Ltd (HDL)
Integrated Weather Station Dimmable KNX Intelligent
Blinds/Shutter series Control Gear SCX114-58 UNI
The new EMX-8 Weather Station offers a lot The HDL blinds/shutter control series HEP’s dimmable KNX control gear SCX114-
in a small package: proven Griesser functions, include three types: M/W02.10.1(2CH), 58 UNI for fluorescent lamps sets new
the right sensor technology and easy handling M/W04.10.1(4CH) and M/W06.10.1(6CH). standards of installation convenience. Only
for eight facades. The key features: They basically have the following functions: one single ballast is required for T5/T5HO/
Sensor Technology: blinds and common shutter control, status T8/TC-L/TC-F from 14 to 58W. The control
• 4x Brightness incl. twilight • Global response, status on power down/up, alarm gear meets the highest energy efficiency re-
radiation • Temperature • Wind speed • control, scene control, sun automatic control, quirements of EEI = A1 BAT with a power
Precipitation (heated) • Position and time percent control, safety, limit, priority and so consumption of only 0.25W at 230V during
(via GPS) on. The HDL KNX Blinds outputs module stand-by. Outstanding features like feedback
Automatic Functions: can be used in a variety of applications such on energy consumption at full dimming range
• Brightness and energy influx • Solar tracking as apartments, villa's, public area's, hotels and from 1~100%, lamp operating time, overheat
• Horizon limitation • Wind, rain and frost many other areas. and lamp/ballast malfunction as well as the
protection • Automatic timer • Twilight possibility of setting dimming times/levels and
function • Logic function Contact: www.hdlchina.com assigning the device to different scenes, ensure
Ets Application: a higher level of lighting control.
• eight Individual sectors • Select automatic
per sector • Sensor settings • Diagnostic Contact: www.HEPgroup.net
function • Simulation mode • Copy function
Contact: www.griesser.ch
Hager offers three built-in tebis KNX HDL KNX-M/HSIU05.1 includes four inde- HSYCO is a Web based pure HTML5
presence detectors: the TCC520 with pendent logic blocks and 1 combined logic supervision server for the development of
integrated KNX output, the TCC521 with block. Each logic block can be combined integrated control systems for KNX and
DALI output and constant lighting control with the state of the ultrasonic sensor, many other standard and proprietary envi-
and the TCC510S. All devices have a useful motion sense, illumination, temperature, ronments. The new 3.1 version of HSYCO
control panel behind a front cover, which can external condition. The requested function brings many new features:
be accessed even if the device is mounted can be realized as AND or OR. When the • advanced multi-language text-to-speech
and without the need to dismantle it. Alter- logic condition is set each logic block can and audio messaging. Messages can be
natively, adjustments can also be made by control ten targets at the same time. Both routed to AXIS cameras, SNOM VoIP
remote control. The Hager EE807 remote Open-Delay and Close-Delay are available phones, the line-out of the server or to
control allows the electrical craftsman to for each of the functions. The sensor can the Web browser
adjust various parameters such as bright- be configured in master mode; can report • improved scheduler and data logger
ness, time delay or presence detection. The the current status of every condition, in • BACnet support for flexible and highly
Hager EE808 remote control is intended order to adapt to different requirements. customized integrations between BACnet
for the end user. and KNX environments
Contact: www.hdlchina.com
Contact: www.hagergroup.net Contact: www.homesystemsconsulting.com
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iKNiX Intesis Software s.l. Jung
proServ New IntesisBox KNX – ®
KNX Facility Pilot Server
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
AC gateway
iKNiX brings you the new iPhone/iPad gate- Intesis presents its new gateway Intesis- The new rail mounted PC in the JUNG KNX
way (Android under preparation): proServ. Box® MH-AC-KNX-48/128 for integrating system: Fanless and without mechanical parts,
It offers a complete visualization for the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air conditioning the unit is equipped with the pre-installed
most common smart phones COMPLETELY into a KNX system. The gateway has direct Facility Pilot software. Thus the Facility Pilot
designed and programmed in ETS – no ad- connection to KNX on the one side and to the Server is used as the centre for controlling and
ditional software/editor needed. Import the Superlink® network of MHI on the other one. visualising the building technology via mobile
ETS database application into ETS, choose It is available in two versions, one controlling terminals or PC clients. The internal KNX data
from 1 up to 18 rooms and add up to 16 up to 48 indoor units and another one up to interface can be used to connect the KNX
functions (lights, blinds, aux, RGB LED, alarm 128, both allowing control and monitoring of system without requiring any additional hard-
and status info, URL schemes, etc.), heating every single indoor unit separately and also ware. A second KNX data interface is used for
control and weather info to each individual all of them at the same time. The IntesisBox® remote maintenance. The benefit of using only
room. After programming proServ, start MH-AC-KNX-48/128 setup is performed in a one software package that includes the option
the FREE App (iKNiX / iKNiX HD), which very easy and fast way by using the LinkBoxEIB of implementing other process terminals in
will auto-detect the gateway and ask for a software, which includes a specific demo addition to KNX provides optimal flexibility.
code (if you set one), done. No license fees, project in order to help with the integration.
ten users at the same time, free RTI driver, Contact: www.jung.de
full-fledged ETS programming gateway! Contact: www.intesis.com
Contact: www.iknix.com
Intesis introduces its brand new IBOX- ComBridge Home Control Center (HCC) An innovative design tool that interfaces to
KNX-ENO-A1 / A1C, a very powerful is a visualisation controller especially de- JUNG Facility-Pilot: When creating a KNX
gateway that connects both KNX and veloped for use in small and medium-sized project, the goal should be to create a logical
EnOcean technologies in a bidirectional buildings. It offers a graphical visualisation structure of complex content as a basis for
way. Supporting up to 253 communication that can be used with any Internet browser. easy operation. The Facility Pilot Navigator
objects and 32 simultaneous device types Up to 250 KNX objects can be visualised provides an easy-to-use tool to achieve this
(channels) this gateway merges the KNX with the HCC. The group address configura- goal. Moreover, the software converts the
power with the EnOcean versatility. The tion is done via ETS. No additional software configured project into the uniform JUNG
setup is done by using a very easy and for is required for the web page design. The user interface. In this way, the KNX features
intuitive ETS plugin, without the need of ComBridge Editor is already installed on the can be intuitively controlled using a Smart
any other external software. Importing HCC and can be opened with any internet Pilot touch screen. Additional benefit: once
an XML file allows adding new EnOcean browser. But the ComBridge HCC can do created, a project can be duplicated and
devices to the gateway without the need to a lot more: scheduling, scenes, events and used for other Smart Pilots.
change its firmware or database. Also the complete logic funtions, as well as alarms
implemented LCD display allows to teach/ and e-mail. Contact: www.jung.de
learn and erase EnOcean devices and also
shows useful information for the integrator. Contact: www.ipas-products.com
Contact: www.intesis.com
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Legrand MDT Technologies GmbH NETxAutomation Software GmbH
New Lightrak Lighting BE-GT04/08 NETx Voyager Visualization 5.0
Control Unit Glass Push Button 4/8-fold,
with temp. Sensor
Legrand has enhanced the appeal of its The MDT Glass Push Buttons in modern A high-end-visualization with comprehen-
Lightrak lighting control units by launching design with white or black glass have four or sive functionality for a central management
a new version that combines its unique eight sensor areas, a surrounding orientation of projects of any size. Create projects for
plug and play capability with the ability to light and a bicolored (white/red) LED for platforms like Windows PCs or any other
control and receive feedback from DALI lu- each sensor area. Brightness of LEDs and web-based Smart-Clients, as well as Android
minaires over KNX. The new system boasts orientation light can be set individually, e.g. or iOS-platforms. Some highlights:
unrivalled speed of installation and future dark during the night, bright during the day • extended and animated graphics
flexibility, and has the added advantage of or bright if the sensor area is touched and • MaRS (Metering and Reporting System)
operating from Lightrak’s unique backbone, red or red blinking to indicate an open door module integrated
Buscom – a system that distributes both or error message. Sensor areas can be para- • integrated event processor
power and KNX in a single trunking solution. meterized for one or two button operation. With the new MaRS-module, consumption
The units simply snap-on and plug-in at any For individual marking, one can insert a laser values and costs of different resources (e.g.
point along the Buscom backbone, instantly printed labeling film sideways behind the glass electricity, water, heat) can be visualized in
providing a full DALI control hub that can front. The BCU is integrated. The Glass Push real-time graphically and in tables. Exports
control multiple luminaires – all of which Buttons are optionally available with room (Excel, PDF) are possible directly out of the
is achieved without the need for additional temperature sensor. visualization too.
power or communication cables.
Contact: www.mdt.de Contact: www.netxautomation.com
Contact: www.legrand.co.uk
The new Universal Actuators with mono- The new Basic Switch Actuators REG-K by This Server offers flexible solutions for me-
stable relays can be used as 16A Switch Merten switch up to 12 consumers at a load dium and large projects. It allows integration
Actuator (max. 16-fold) or Shutter Ac- of 16 ampere, which makes them ready for of different application domains like lighting,
tuator (max. 8-fold). Mixed applications use in private and commercial buildings. All shading and HVAC in a reliable, central build-
from Switch- and Shutter Actuator are 230 V switching outputs can be manually ing management system. Some highlights:
possible. The size of the Actuator is 8SU, operated. The devices have an integrated • modular interfaces to alien systems
it can be operated manually and has an LED bus coupler. In accordance with EN 60715, • integrated database for recording of
indicator for each channel. The extensive the Basic Switch Actuators are installed on history data
application includes all standard functions top-hat rails TH35. The included software • the script engine allows advanced control-
for both operating modes. Additionally it application provides essential functionalities and management-functionality
includes an extended automatic function like a staircase lighting function with pre- • integrated webserver for web-based
for sun protection with 1bit telegrams or/ warning switch-off, active feedback and visualizations
and a fixed position when the window is logical functions. • central management of Smart-Clients and
tilted. Absolute positions provided recei- visualization projects
ved via a weather station can be blocked Contact: www.merten.de The optimized solution for a building ma-
during manual movement and be released nagement for highest expectations!
automatically in upper position.
Contact: www.netxautomation.com
Contact: www.mdt.de
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preussen automation Schneider Electric Siemens AG
10A switch actuators for KNX Roombox Power supplies N 125/x2
preussen automation is expanding its pro- Schneider Electric simplifies the distribution of The new range comprises 160 mA, 320 mA,
duct portfolio and introduced a series of energy in office buildings: the new Schneider and 640 mA power supplies. All models
ten ampere switching actuators. The KNX Electric Roombox controls the three main use the same housing, enabling them to be
actuators are available with four, eight or areas of electrical installation in a building – easily exchanged or upgraded. Two 640 mA
twelve channels. The maximum load per lighting, blind/shutter control and everything power supplies can be connected in parallel
channel is ten amps. The actuators can be related to heating, ventilation and air con- so that 1,280 mA are available to power up
used for controlling opening and closing ditioning (HVAC). The Roombox allows to 128 bus devices in one line. What’s more,
functions. It´s possible to use the device as a individual settings in single offices, equipping both power supplies can be installed in the
blind and heating actuator as well as for logic conference rooms with numerous features same distribution board – without the need
or timing functions, like staircase lighting. as well as quick and easy set-up of open-plan to observe a certain line distance. Thanks
offices. Compared to convenient installation, to their flexibility on the input voltage (AC
Contact: www.preussen-automation.eu the number of power supply and connection and DC), the N 125/x2 can be used in plants
lines is reduced by 30 to 60 percent. equipped with a central battery for emergency
operation.
Contact: www.schneider-electric.com
Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma
The new RC1180-KNX-USB stick from Ra- Intuitive operation is made possible via The TP-UART 2 evaluation board is the
diocrafts contains a RF transceiver module, touchscreen and select-and-push knob. The ideal solution for the development of new
fitted inside a transparent plastic casing for menu pages in four different color designs KNX devices based on the next generation
visibility of embedded LEDs. The KNX RF can be individually adjusted using the ETS KNX transceiver. The board offers a direct
Multi is an important new part of the KNX plugin. The product is programmed via interface to the KNX bus as well as a Bus
standard for improved RF reliability and KNX and a microSD card. A total of 18 Transceiver Interface (BTI) with pins for
enhanced radio link. The USB stick has the functions can be defined for lighting, shading, direct access to the UART serial interface,
radio protocol for KNX-RF Multi, packet scenes and text/alarm messages. The UP the 5 V and 20 V supply output voltage as
handler and all communication embedded 204 Contouch comes with a built-in room well as the SAVE and RESET signals. The
inside the radio module. The KNX RF Multi temperature controller and a 7-day time TP-UART 2 KNX transceiver completes
USB stick gives quick access to wireless switch. Six languages are available for naming the portfolio of reliable, high-quality and
KNX-RF Multi. Display, gateways etc., which the functions plus symbols for selection. certified components used by the wide
already have a USB port, can in this way be The bus coupling unit with ancillary power majority of KNX manufacturers. It is digitally
upgraded with wireless KNX-RF. can be installed in standard flush mounted compatible with its predecessor.
installation boxes.
Contact: www.radiocrafts.com Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma-b2b
Contact: www.siemens.com/gamma
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Sinapsi srl Tci GmbH Theben AG
Equobox amena70XS/XU Meteodata 140 GPS KNX wea-
ther station with anemometer
EQUOBOX is a system that enables the The 7" touch panel amena70XS enables web The new Meteodata 140 GPS KNX weather
metering of energy and other resources visualization of common controls such as station from Theben has a lot to offer visually,
in a building, enabling also the allocation of CoDeSys, Siemens, Beck IPC, Wago, Beckhoff in addition to brightness, wind, temperature
running costs in conformity with UNI 10200 and others. The basis is a low cost ARM7 and rain measurement: its transparent housing
regulations. The system has a modular ar- system with a directly adapted MicroBrowser. allows the colour of the facade to shine through
chitecture and is designed to contain a wide This stable and fast system offers an unbeata- and it fits in perfectly with any background.
range of devices able to communicate with ble value for money. The cable-free system The robust anemometer ensures reliable
the most common standard protocols such design without fan and hard disk is very robust measurement of wind speed; blinds and solar
as M-BUS, KNX, ZigBee, RS485, impulse and durable. The design front frame can be protection can be controlled independent of
inputs. EQUOBOX is able to meter different selected in anodized aluminum or glass. The the facade by a three light intensity sensor.
sources of energy at the same time: electrical device variant amena70XU has an extremely The weather station is moreover quick to set
energy, thermal and refrigerating energy, flat system design with only 22mm depth. The up thanks to the factory preset universal and
etc. EQUOBOX is able to integrate energy rear connections allow installation in front of sun protection channels. The Meteodata 140
metering with home and building automation the wall in the standard flush box. GPS KNX weather station will be available
systems, allowing the visualization of data from September.
collected on synoptic panels, displays and Contact: www.tci.de
touch screens of domotic systems. Contact: www.theben.de
Contact: www.sinapsitech.it
The new TAI-KNX 4 Push Button Interface tci presents the new touch panels sospeso A universal dimming actuator DMG 2 T KNX
is a device that enables the use of classical 10 and sospeso16 for wall mounting. The and extension actuator DME 2 T KNX have
conventional switches or push buttons or construction of the closed housing is ex- been added to Theben's successful MIX2
for sensing binary signals. It fits together tremely flat and can be installed directly on range of KNX actuators. The new range of
behind a switch in a combined wall and joint exposed concrete. The brushed aluminum dimming actuators can be used for dimming
box (Ø 60 mm). It is designed for potential surface is visually attractive. The panels can incandescent, low-voltage, high-voltage and
free contacts. These floating contacts are be configured as a low cost solution for halogen lamps as well as dimmable LED
connected with four 28 cm long core pairs. web visualization of popular PLC systems retrofit lamps from 0 to 100 %. Theben
The contact scanning voltage is provided by or as a low-power PC system with KNX offers the DMB 1 T dimming booster to
the push button interface. The following connection. Combined with contatto from increase the output of basic and add-on
functions are available: 1 or 2 Button Shutter/ tci the in-house communication works devices: Up to 2000 W can be dimmed, when
Dimming, Switch (short/long), Send value parallel to the building control. This enables extended. Straightforward configuration via
e.g. percent, angle, temperature, 8-bit, 16- convenient 2 in 1 solutions on one touch pluggable bus module. Function tests and
bit counter reset, counter threshold, scene. panel. A variety of application capabilities manual switching are also possible without
Also available as OEM version. in hotels, commercial buildings and OEM bus connection.
applications are possible.
Contact: www.tapko.de Contact: www.theben.de
Contact: www.tci.de
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TIANSU Vimar SpA Weinzierl Engineering GmbH
TSRC-01 Well-Contact Suite KNX USB Stick 330
Hotel Room Controller
The TSRC-01, Hotel Room Controller, is Well-Contact Plus, the KNX system for The KNX USB Stick 330 is a USB interface
used for intelligent control of hotel rooms building management developed by Vimar, is for the KNX bus (TP). The interface is
based on KNX. It is safe, reliable and easily integrated in the Well Contact Suite, the sys- used to establish a bidirectional connection
connectable. In view of its module design, tem supervision software that can be installed between a PC or laptop and the bus and is
TSRC-01 can easily be installed, uninstalled, on your PC. Easy to configure, these programs compatible with ETS. The USB connection
module exchanged and maintained. The di- use the ETS database by directly importing the is galvanically insulated from the KNX bus.
mension, distribution of terminal blocks and design, with automatic recognition of Vimar Due to the small size of the stick it is suitable
prearranged space for supply connection products. With a user-friendly, graphically especially for mobile use during commissio-
make installation very simple. It can interact attractive and customizable interface, WCS ning. The stick is available as single device
with other KNX devices to realize special software is used to supervise the entire KNX as well as with cable set in a plastic case.
functions in an easy and flexible way: system: bookings, access, automation, lighting, Length: 90 mm (incl. cover).
• lighting control • power socket control • climate, alarms and scenarios. The new light
blower/fan coil control • dimming control version can control hotels with up to 15 Contact:www.weinzierl.de
• blind/shutter control • monitoring • mag- rooms, in addition there is the basic version
netic home sensor • room status input/ and the top version. The office version is used
output • interaction with BMS • various to manage generic KNX systems.
preset scene modes
Contact: www.vimar.it
Contact: www.tiansu-china.com/english
As the family control center, TSHome-H1 Vity’s energy solution offers transparency The KNX EnOcean Gateway 630 is the
is the core device of the TIANSU TSHome of energy use and savings in buildings by bidirectional successor to the proven and
smart home system, which supports mul- calculating the consumption values, in order tested KNX ENO series. Based on a new
tiple interfaces/standards including KNX, to avoid unnecessary use of energy. The platform, now not only values from EnOcean
EnOcean, ZIGBEE, RS232/RS485, IP/WIFI consumption values are detected by a KNX sensors can be transmitted to KNX, but also
and IR. TSHome-H1 supports IR learning/ modem placed on the current meter sen- EnOcean actuators can be controlled via
transmitting and provides control over the ding the measurements to a Tactum 4NTR KNX. In addition, the device has different
entire family’s AV equipment. TSHome-H1 touch panel via KNX. Consumption can be logic and control functions. The configurati-
also supports remote control and security visualized on the touch panel or remotely on is done via ETS, to teach-in the EnOcean
monitoring. Users can customize TSHome- on a Smartphone or a tablet. Users can be devices the gateway has a graphical display.
H1 by easy web based input, to ensure made aware of lost energy and hence take Power is supplied via the bus.
that equipment and devices work properly measures accordingly. Visualization makes
together and for control of the TSHome-H1. it easy to supervise energy consumption Contact: www.weinzierl.de
and gives more transparency for a more
Contact: www.tiansu-china.com/english conscious use of electrical appliances and
can be associated with automatic functions
to optimize energy savings.
Contact: www.vity.com
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Zennio Avance y Tecnología s.l. Zoppas Industries
TMD – Touch MyDesign NEEDO Towel radiator line
CM-CR
Well-Documented
KNX Projects
with the Flyers
Checklists
Touch-MyDesign is a KNX switch with The CM and CR towel radiator line by Needo
capacitive buttons that meets the design is the ultimate line of design radiators for the
requirements of any building, as it is fully bathroom. Towel radiators CM and CR are
customizable. You can create a unique de- based on the cutting-edge technology ACS®
sign, which may include images, icons, texts – Advanced Condensing System – patented
or logos, as well as decide how to orientate for energy savings in the indoor climate. The
it (landscape or portrait). Your customized radiator offers different data points to enhan-
design is professionally printed on high- ce the energy management and the thermal
strength tempered glass, and bordered regulation such as real time energy consump-
by an anodized aluminum frame. Four, six tion, output power, on board temperature,
or eight button formats are available, and temperature offset, etc. NEEDO provides
pairs or individual buttons can be used as for each product an innovative algorithm of
personalized controls with LED indicators. regulation for the room temperature, certified
Touch-MyDesign also includes a thermostat, for energy performance under the normative
an internal temperature probe and two NF Performance Cat. C. The radiators can
analog/digital inputs. be interfaced with any KNX thermostat or
display panel.
Contact: www.zennio.com
Contact: www.needo.eu
Contact: www.zennio.com
[email protected]
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National Groups
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Successful Participation of KNX China
at GEBT Guangzhou in June
KNX China participated for the
first time with an own booth at
the international Guangzhou
Electrical Building Technology
Fair from the 9th to the 12th China
June. The National Group concept to the visitors at the
KNX China was supported by booth and the audience of the
KNX International and by such KNX Technical workshop. Mr.
local companies as ABB, Hager, Joost Demarest as Director of
Schneider Electric, Siemens, Vi- KNX again gave presentations
mar, easyMOBIZ, HDL, GVS, at the Agora Booth at the Pearl
and Tiansu. System integrator Promenade at the fairgrounds.
companies also showed their Thanks to this combined effort,
demo panels and applications visibility of KNX at the fair was
at the KNX booth. During the considerable and made a deep
four-day event, Mr. Lutz Stein- impact on the visitors.
er from Technical University KNX workshop at GEBT
Darmstadt (Scientific Partner) Contact: [email protected]
introduced the new KNX city Web: www.knxchina.org
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KNX Day and Visit to the Swedish KNX Award Winner 2011
The tiny shiny KNX apps are are visible as well as certi-
quite informative: The offi- fied KNX courses. They can
cial Swiss KNX app is based be sorted according to date
on the structure of the web- and provider. In the Partners
Swiss
site www.knx.ch and contains area, all KNX partners includ-
the following navigation links: ing manufacturers, wholesal-
News, Magazine, Agenda, ers and building design offices user’s address book. Partner
Courses, KNX Partners, Jobs working with KNX products locations are shown on a map
and Projects. The app avail- are listed. Schools and train- and interested parties can also
able for iPhones and Android ing centres training KNX users look for KNX partners using
smartphones has already been are also listed. The data can GPS data.
downloaded and installed 3000 be sorted according to name,
times. In the Courses sec- The Swiss KNX app supports iPhones, postal code or location. Also, Contact: [email protected]
tion, manufacturer courses iPod (iOS), Android 2.3.3 or higher contacts can be added to the Web: www.knx.ch
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Germany AVITA Intelligent Building is a company with regards to cost efficiency and energy
AVITA Intelligent active in design, consulting, equipment savings. As system integrators they have
supply and supervision of KNX projects. commissioned a large number of different
Building Co. Ltd
The company offers best quality engineer- types of projects, like residential towers,
ing and expertise services, along with a industrial sites and hotels. They only work
mechanic workshop and an electric de- with high quality manufactures and prod-
partment. Its engineers have an extensive ucts, like ABB, WHD, Züblin, etc.
practical background in the field of KNX,
BACNET, ASHRAE, IEEE and ASME Contact: www.knxcenter.org
Standards, choosing the best solution
Lebanon Based on the expected expansion in the ized two one-week KNX Basic Courses
BATC home industry in the next decades, with with concluding certification. Nine engi-
a trend to home automation to increase neers from Lebanon and from neighbor-
efficiency and to allow state-of-the art ing countries are now registered KNX
requirements, the Building Automation Partners. BATC also promoted KNX at
Training Center (BATC) was established the Project Lebanon 2012 fair, the annual
in Lebanon in 2012, in order to provide leading construction exhibition in Leba-
up-to-date know how to consultants and non.
to contractors in the field of automation
based on the world leading protocol, Contact: www.batc.com.lb
KNX. Until today, BATC already organ-
Turkey Berker Turkey has shown its future-ori- Turkey organizes training courses, con-
Berker Turkey ented corporate philosophy in the past ferences and panel discussions; whereby
five years by completing quite a number partners, customers and students can stay
of KNX Projects with 23 well-organized up to date with the KNX technology. The
solution partners. To improve the KNX more KNX certified installers, the more
skills of partners and to spread KNX extensive KNX installations. Berker Tur-
knowledge in the Turkish market, BERK- key plans to add new well informed KNX
ER Turkey has decided to become a KNX Partners to those already active in Turkey.
certified training center. Berker Turkey is
aware that one shall never stop educat- Contact: www.berker.com/tr/tuerkiye
ing oneself and to promote this, Berker
Since April 2012, the engineering firm in which he then used in the field. The en-
Germany
the heart of Düsseldorf cab ih.com, has thusiasm about the infinite possibilities of
CA Brachtendorf become a new KNX training center with a the system and the high reliability were
GmbH & Co. KG focus on architects and building designers. the catalyst to also decide as engineer-
The specialization of the engineering office ing company to become a training center.
for architecture in home automation is Within the space of its own showrooms,
unique. In 2006 they won a KNX Award. people interested in real installations can
Clemens Brachtendorf gained a lot of ex- experience the world of KNX.
perience over the years, supporting the
development of the KNX bus system and Contact: http://cab-ih.com
the hardware of different manufacturers,
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Greece e-dreams Academy is the training leg of if one is familiar with KNX, one may still
e-dreams Academy e-dreams, active in building control sys- need an additional neutral and personal
tems. The company has focused on KNX advice for one’s planned project. The
for more than ten years, finalising multiple company’s experts evaluate the custom-
successful and large scale projects. As cer- ers’ needs with remarkable understanding.
tified KNX training center it offers KNX With more than 20 years of uninterrupted
courses and even private sessions. Apart experience in the area of automation sys-
from KNX language, it fully understands tems, e-dreams can definitely add value by
the concerns of architects and designers implementable practices that work!
and knows the intricacies of building con-
trols, focused to implement KNX in a sus- Contact:
tainable environment in all aspects. Even http://academy.edreams.gr/home-eng
Spain GRUPO CONITEC S.L. was established perience in the sector, through its Train-
Grupo Conitec Ingenie- in 2005 as an engineering company dedi- ing Department, Conitec is providing high
ria y Domotica SL cated to promote and provide design and quality training to new KNX Partners at
consulting services for the integration of the national level, in order to transfer all
intelligent automation. From the begin- its knowledge to new students.
ning, the KNX technology was its main
tool to implement bigger and more inter- Contact: www.grupoconitec.com
esting projects. Now after extensive ex-
Israel S. KAHANE & SONS was established in jects utilizing KNX, the KAHANE Training
S. Kahane & Sons 1935 and has been one of the leading com- Centre opened in Israel, the first in the
panies in the domains of electricity, elec- country, to meet the need for professional
tronics, home automation and audio video KNX programmers. The aim of the KA-
ever since. KAHANE GROUP employs HANE Training Centre is to train highly
over 120 proficient workers and provides skilled KNX programmers and to enable
its customers with a professional and them to carry out projects at the end of
qualitative service. The KAHANE I-BUS their qualification as well as to place KNX
department at KAHANE GROUP leads as the leading technology for home and
the way in home automation and executes buildings control in Israel.
complex and professional projects, which
were nominated for a KNX Award. Fol- Contact: www.kahane.co.il
lowing the rising demand to execute pro-
Macedonia Kompjunet lnzenering was founded in 1999 1. Increasing awareness for home & build-
Kompjunet Inzenering in the Republic of Macedonia. Until now, ing automation and the KNX standard
its main fields of interests were health 2. Training for the use and implementation
care and telecommunication. It is a leading of KNX products in home & building
provider of health care software for many automation
health institutions and also provides VoiP Kompjunets’ intention is to include lec-
services for many customers. In the future, tures for KNX in some subjects at tech-
it also intends to focus on KNX-based nical faculties in the region. It already
home & building automation. As part of its implemented equipment in some building
KNX-related activities, Komjunet plans to automation projects.
establish a KNX certified training center.
The certified KNX training center will have Contact: www.compunet.com.mk
two primary goals:
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KNX Partner
Mexico The main mission of the KNX training and another division for KNX project manage-
KNX Training and development center, LATAM is to bring ment. The KNX center is located in the
development center, a clear vision of the concept of KNX to main economic zone of Mexico, Mexico
LATAM Mexico and North America. It promotes City and is part of the academy of micro-
KNX for home and building projects, electronics in the country.
but only works with trained and certified
companies. The center has a domotic and Contact: www.knx.mx
immotic project development division and
Finland Training in the skills area technology in weeks (three years), and gives general
Prakticum the vocational school Prakticum spurs permission for further academic training.
students to own activities and personal- It works closely with industry and for each
ity as well as supports their readiness for industry branch with the latest technology.
further education. Prakticum has an open
and positive learning environment. Each Contact: www.teknik.fi
training program comprises 120 study
UAE The Schneider electric FZE Training clients. The course provides participants
Schneider electric FZE Center now organizes KNX – Certified with an understanding of the key elements
Training Center courses for home and building control. of design, installation and commissioning
Smart controls are a key part of modern of KNX control systems. Customized
buildings. Attending this five day certified training solutions – not offered in existing
course allows participants to effectively courses – can be provided, if the number
deliver the benefits of KNX building con- of participants is sufficient.
trols, and provide value added system
design and installation service to their Contact: www.schneider-electric.ae
Romania After many KNX introduction and KNX efforts will be continuously backed up by
Schneider Electric Schneider product trainings held in Ro- KNX presentations to architects, install-
Romania mania, Schneider Electric Romania has ers, planners and electricians. Schneider
now decided to also offer KNX certified is committed to showing the potential
courses. This will complete Schneider’s for energy savings offered by KNX and its
support to the customers and will cre- wonderful openness.
ate and encourage the development of
the Romanian KNX market. Schneider’s Contact: www.schneider-electric.ro
Norway The drive behind all inovations is the the latest products, technologies, legisla-
Solar Norge AS belief that there is always room for im- tions, strategies and business develop-
provement. New technology creates new ment. As a new KNX certified training
opportunities, skills are a key factor to centre Solar Norway can now offer a
realizing this potential and in times with KNX Basic course through Solar School.
increased competition keeping up with After completing this course the par-
progress is crucial. Employees need train- ticipant will have sufficient knowledge to
ing to keep up to date and be able to meet work with KNX projects in a professional
future demands. Solar School contributes and profitable manner.
to raising competences for installers and
consultants within the electrical industry Contact: www.solarnorge.no
by offering a wide range of courses with
France Somfy has been accredited “KNX Training courses based on the utilization of Somfy
Somfy Center” and can now train and certify fu- control units (Mocos) and the following
KNX Training Center ture KNX partners (Somfy technical staff, functions: switching, dimming, shutter
electricians or system integrators). These control, coupling of two TP1 lines but also
trainings are run in English; German or the use of ETS4 software. The participant
French by LECS, an engineering and con- will not only learn how to control basic
sulting firm that is a Somfy Partner. These functions but will also benefit from Som-
trainings can take place anywhere in the fy‘s expertise in Commercial Buildings’ so-
world or be held at the training center lar shading management.
based in Somfy Headquarters in Cluses,
France. The training center offers KNX Contact: www.somfy.com
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China TIANSU is a manufacturer of KNX prod- basic courses. People interested in KNX
TIANSU ucts in China and is experienced in the can learn the theory and practice on ex-
Training Centre field of green smart building. To promote periment panels. Tiansu also provides
the development of the KNX technology technology forums to discuss how to bet-
in the Chinese market, TIANSU estab- ter realize green smart buildings.
lished a KNX certified Training Center in
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, offering KNX Contact: www.tiansu-china.com
Turkey VIKO Elektrik and Elektronik Incorporat- number of users. To do this, VIKO will or-
VIKO Elektrik Elektro- ed is the leading company in the low volt- ganize KNX training sessions for Turkish
nik End. San.Ve Tic A.S. age sector of Turkey. VIKO is a member and foreign people at regular intervals and
of KNX since 2009 and has its own brand also cooperate with universities to offer
products called THEA IQ, which are fully courses on KNX.
integrated with KNX. VIKO now wants
to contribute even more to the spread- Contact: www.viko.com.tr
ing of the KNX system and increase the
In thirteen languages!
KNX Association
De Kleetlaan 5 Bus 11
B - 1831 Diegem-Brussels
Belgium
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Spain The Secondary School Institute “IES An- experience and apprenticeship training. It
IES Antonio José tonio Jose Cavanilles” is an ISO 9001:2000 has experience in developing educational
Cavanilles certified center of secondary education resources and the organization of courses
and vocational training, with many years tailored to e-learning and blended learning
of experience in home and industrial auto- type of education. It is working on bridge
mation. It is a large urban secondary and systems for web servers and mobile de-
further education school. Long-term links vices to KNX.
with public institutions and local industry
enables it to offer career advice, work Contact: [email protected]
Spain IES EL Palmeral in Orihuela (Alicante) ing closely with other Spanish secondary
IES EL Palmeral is a technical school founded in the 70s, schools. In fact, in different ways it works
offering higher education and practical to optimize the use of energy, renewable
training in electrical and electronics instal- energy sources, telecommunications and
lations among others. The department intelligent building control systems, using
of electronics has been doing research KNX as the standard working system.
in microcontroller devices for the last
twenty years. At present, they are work- Contact: [email protected]
Spain IES Pedro Cerrada is an educational tech- pils install the whole electrical system from
IES Pedro Cerrada nology center working on an energy ef- scratch. In the next school-year, its aim is
ficiency project with two other Schools: to implement the KNX system in its plas-
IES La Garrotxa (Olot) and IES El Palmeral terboard model. In doing so, special atten-
(Orihuela). It works daily with its pupils on tion will be given to energy efficiency.
a 60 square meters plasterboard building
model of four simulated flats (with kitchen, Contact: [email protected]
living room, bedrooms, bath,...), where pu-
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Greece The Laboratory of Electrotechnics and tion cards, measurement apparatus and
Technical Education Renewable Energy Resources of the Elec- PCs for measurement collection and grid
Institution of trical Engineering Department is equipped management. The aim of the institute is
with cutting-edge research and education to introduce a new distribution grid to-
Western Macedonia pology, with increased use of renewable
technologies on renewable energy and
smart grid fields. The institute also con- sources. The institute wishes to enhance
tinuously increases and updates its labo- the interoperability between KNX and
ratory facilities. A fully functional electric the developed microgrid infrastructure in
microgrid is available in the research facili- the new topology.
ties. Its main parts are: island inverters, PV
inverters, PV panels, a small wind-turbine, Contact: [email protected]
FLA batteries, various loads, data acquisi-
Germany The Heinz-Nixdorf Chair for Medical stimuli should trigger feelings and associa-
Technische Universität Electronics at the Technische Universität tions. Each color has its own universal im-
München performs research in several sci- pact, provoking similar sensations in peo-
München
entific fields of medical applications. One ple. Furthermore, the system used is able
of the latest technological approaches aims to produce biodynamic light of different
at therapy related hospital lighting, where color temperatures to simulate a naturally
LED based lights will help to improve the lit environment. The most important ar-
patient’s mood and to ease the stay in eas of application are architecture, such as
the hospital. The presented EtherLED® interior design and environmental design,
technology can be set according to one’s as well as commercial applications.
wishes to create an agreeable atmosphere
and to influence the viewer’s mood. Color Contact: [email protected]
ETS Apps and KNX city: Two new flyers for KNX
The flyers are already available in two languages:
English and German.
The ETS Apps flyer informs you about current ETS
Apps you can buy in the KNX online shop. Moreover
there will be a leaf inlay, which informs about new
future ETS Apps.
The KNX city flyer informs you about the prerequisi-
te for achieving sustainable cities, i.e. sustainable buil-
dings. Smart cities call for interdisciplinary solutions
spanning over buildings, mobility, energy, infrastruc- New apps
make ETS4 eve
n more ver
satile
ture and communication, each of the elements equal-
Extra func
tions and mor
customised e flexi
ETS with newbility:
apps
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Montpellier (France)
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Together with the introduc- tions and so forth, on a daily New videos showing more the latest products on the
tion of Facebook Timeline, basis. So, if you have a Face- activities of KNX have now market. Or watch the APPs
KNX Association has re- book page and don’t want to been uploaded to our KNX- video that summarizes the
newed its Facebook page. miss any news about KNX, YouTube webpage. See the new KNX ETS Apps.
This page will now provide visit and link the page to join KNX video Solutions and get All these videos, and other
you with the latest news the massive KNX Commu- inspired by new ideas watch- about the KNX Top Event,
about KNX, events, prod- nity and share it with your ing the latest possibilities of KNX Award 2012, etc, can
ucts, members, special ac- friends. how KNX can be used. Also, be seen on the KNX-You-
watch the KNX Members Tube account.
Link: www.facebook.com/knxassociation video in order to learn about
Link: www.youtube.com/user/knxAssociation
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Brussels (Belgium) Brussels (Belgium)
During the second quarter Due to the high demand of The KNX Online Shop has tant information in their own
of 2012, the ETS Apps were software developer compa- been fully translated into language and much more. If
introduced to the ETS soft- nies interested in the devel- the Finnish language and is you are interested, visit our
ware. An ETS App is an add- opment of an ETS App, KNX already online. From now KNX Online shop and switch
on software program that is has created the section “ETS on, Finnish-speaking users to Finnish.
used together with ETS. The APP Developer” in its web will be able to purchase any
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the ETS Software, tailored to learn how to develop its own
the needs of the KNX sys- ETS App.
tem integrators.
Link: www.knx.org/knx-tools/ets-apps/ets-app-developers/about/
Brussels (Belgium)
Link:
www.knx.org/knx/knx-devices/
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