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Smart Metering & Smart Building

Task:

  • Visualization and Smart Metering as well as the demonstration of the option of installing active tariff management

Solution:

  • This KNX solution makes it possible to monitor the consumption of each KNX unit connected to the system.
  • The system is used to record and evaluate the data so that users can readily see the consumption of the various media
  • KNX helps to use energy more economically while enhancing comfort and security

The functions of Smart Metering and Smart Buildings by KNX are:

  • Display of Electricity Tariff
  • Heat Consumption Meter
  • Electricity Meter
  • Water Meter
  • Control of Filling Levels for Tanks
  • Evaluation of Consumption Data
  • Display of Consumption Levels
  • Option of Manually Connecting and Disconnecting Electrical Equipment
Smart Metering Smart Building

Energy Efficiency in School Buildings

Task:

  • An important objective of KNX automation systems is energy efficiency, the local control of which is a particular priority during school hours

Solution:

  • A CO2 Sensor measures the CO2 Concentration. When the value changes, the window opens automatically
  • A central unit for natural ventilation uses measured data to calculate window control strategy
  • Windows are opened and closed automatically
  • Lighting including Dimming is controlled automatically
  • A movement Sensor takes care of constant lighting control and detecting the presence of people
  • Data can be provided in refurbishment projects
  • A KNX water meter monitors the sanitary facilities
Energy Efficiency in School Buildings

Energy Efficiency in Houses

Task:

  • Rising costs of energy together with a more careful use of energy have moved up on our society’s agenda. It is therefore intended to present a complete solution affordable to final users living in single houses.

Solution:

  • Energy savings: increased long term value of the real estate and decreased up-grading expenses
  • Customized comfort: the KNX installation can be expanded and rebuilt at any time
  • All applications under control: blinds, shutters, heating valves, windows and light sensors can communicate with each other via the KNX System

The Solution‘s features are:

  • Dimming of lighting to suit users‘ needs
  • Different Scenarios, according to the users‘ needs
  • Monitoring for system overload
  • Integrated thermostat for easier use and Control of HVAC
  • Real-time monitoring and recording of data providing a general overview of use and allowing users to take further actions
Energy Efficiency in Houses

Energy Efficiency in Industrial Buildings

Task:

  • Three interesting applications are used to demonstrate the multiple possibilities that KNX offers in the industrial sector

Solution:

  • Distribution of heating energy and the regulation of the room temperature could be realized with KNX
  • Digital lighting control ensures sufficient lighting with constant light control and emergency lighting
  • The required dew point monitoring could be accomplished with newly developed KNX sensors
Energy Efficiency in Industrial Buildings

Renewable Energy

Task:

  • Effective collection of solar energy and efficient transformation into electricity, can be achieved via a local gateway with KNX.
  • Supervision and local/remote maintenance management system for photovoltaic plants, which can universally acquire data

Solution:

  • Collection of solar energy by photovoltaic plants with KNX technology
  • KNX monitors of the correct functioning of a photovoltaic plant on real time
  • Management of logging data of several plants
  • Comparative analysis of production and performance of different plants
  • Management of technical and economical history for maintenance purposes
Renewable Energy

IP Control

Task:

  • The task scenario is the refurbishment of a commercial building
  • Applications include centralized and decentralized lighting and HVAC control
  • Approx. 30,000 data points had to be subdivided into several KNX Worlds

Solution:

Eight KNX Worlds were connected via glass fiber cables and media couplers

The functions of every world:

  • control of lighting and blinds via buttons and central functions
  • Decentralized HVAC control for every individual room
  • Central functions are enabled via coupling to the building control system as well as central
IP Control

LED Control

Task:

  • Attractive Lighting through modern LED technology to be used in shops, shop windows, lobbies, bars or in the home
  • Changes of color temperatures to create different kinds of mood lighting
  • Control via special lighting control devices

Solution

  • LED lighting technology for KNX
  • Universal dimming and sequencing actuator for KNX as a direct interface to the LEDs for switching and dimming
  • A KNX presence detector and light sensors are used for automation purposes
  • KNX Sensors and Controlling devices, as well as LED strips, spots, and spot lights rails to create lighting scenarios
  • The System is accessed and controlled either via a pushbutton or via a touch panel
LED Control

Audio & Video Control

Task: 

  • Integration of an independent Audio and Video systems into one common KNX A/V Multiroom System

Solution:

  • The installation of different touch displays with their respective surfaces shows the multiple options for operating equipment with respect to technology, design and operating comfort
  • Connection of all Audio & Video devices with only one single bus installation
  • Support of external memory for own audio and video files
  • Individual listening to music or watching videos in every room
  • Activation of audio and video content and adjusting the volume via conventional buttons or KNX bus Buttons
Audio Video Control

iPhone® Control

Task:

  • Realization of a KNX control for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Solution:

  • Apple’s® mobile devices communicate with the system via a WLAN connection and with KNX
  • Wireless integration offers both maximum flexibility and maximum functionality
  • Audio and video controls are integrated as well
  • This solution offers an easy entry into the world of home and building automation at a truly competitive price
iPhone®Control

WLAN Control

Task:

  • A minimalist solution that allows users to create and monitor lighting scenarios and to switch HVAC appliances or security functions

Solution:

  • Without a central computer all home data such as switching status and temperatures are available on the KNX bus
  • This feature was used in the development of freely configurable software for media remote control and enables server-less central control, monitoring and data recording
  • Apart from simple switching actions, users can set lighting scenarios and save them in the actuators according to the KNX specification
WLAN Control

Safety & Surveillance

Task:

  • Integration of all security functions into one system for all applications

Solution:

  • Sensor applications, alarm management and user concepts
  • By using KNX, flexible security concepts can be put into practice with different functionalities.
  • Besides Burglar alarm and motion protection, Fire alarms for KNX and water detectors can be applied for additional security and monitoring functions
Safety Surveillance

Heating, Ventilation & Air Control (HVAC)

Task:

  • Central control system as well as remote control for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
  • Special focus is on maintaining the values for air quality

Solution:

  • Sensors for temperature, humidity and CO2 content measure the air quality
  • For monitoring the air quality in the archives data for CO2, humidity and temperature are recorded and saved automatically
  • Values are used to control the split air conditioning units and by a KNX controller to control the heating system
  • All functions are linked to transmit data, alarm and fault messages via intranet and telephone network
  • This system makes it possible to carry out remote parameterization via ETS
  • A KNX weather station supplies further data for the lighting, the blind system etc., such as precipitation, wind speed, daylight levels and a DCF77 time signal
  • In addition to “KNX TP”, the transmission medium “KNX RF” is used
Heating Ventilation Air Control HVAC

Kitchen Control

Task:

  • Integration of high-level comfort security and energy efficiency in “intelligent buildings”
  • Requirements for central controls in kitchen technology should be equally high

Solution:

  • A remarkable feature of this KNX solution is a three dimensional representation of floor plans, building elements and exterior views in the visualization
  • The entire KNX technology within the house or building is integrated:
    • Actuators for switches, dimmers, blinds, etc.
    • Controls for individual rooms are installed as well as window contacts for multiple uses.
    • They allow turning off heating radiators when the window is open, they are used to check the window status and they serve as a burglar alarm

The functions of this solutions are:

  • Switching and controlling of kitchen technology and kitchen appliances
  • Temperature control and set-point adjustment for connected refrigerators
  • Switching and dimming of lighting
  • Use of pre-set lighting scenarios
  • Composition of lighting scenarios with respective dimmer values
  • Set-point adjustment and creation of temperature profiles for heating radiators
  • Documenting and querying of weather data
  • Checking of windows and doors
  • Control of media systems etc.
  • Access to internet functions such as weather service, schedules, telephone calls, e-mail, etc.
Kitchen Control

Sun Blind Control

Task:

  • Ensuring comfort levels at the workplace and at the same time enhancing the energy efficiency of the building

Solution:

  • A weather station with four centrally placed light level sensors provides data regarding solar radiation, wind and rain throughout the day
  • Movement sensors in the offices detect the presence of persons
  • Solar screening, taking the sun‘s current position and angle of irradiation, and any shadows cast by parts of the building
  • The blinds are moved by conventional actuators
  • Artificial light is switched on via movement sensors if required
  • In summer the blinds will close fully in order to avoid heat gain
  • In winter the louvres open wide to allow solar gain
Sun Blind Control

Ambient Assisted Living

Task:

  • Implementation of KNX technology as a part of refurbishments that make it possible for older people to live in their own homes and offer safety in certain risk situations.

Solution:

  • KNX movement sensors for localization as well as gathering information from the use of buttons for detecting activities
  • Integrations of all sensors with the lighting system, HVAC system, blinds, shutters, security, ect.
  • Possibilities to get connected with respective phone numbers in case of emergency
  • Integrated load control to prevent accidents
Ambient Assisted Living
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