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in order to reduce their con- Optic fiber sensors for better be installed in any part of the
www.userclubknx.es
sumption as much as possible, night-time signaling house. info@userclubknx.es
whether they are at home or
away from it.
glass fibre
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Assignment
Elektro Hieber from Schwab- detectors (ThebenHTS) and interior ventilation flaps are TV (German Technical
mnchen presents the KNX dimmers ensure that all ligh- opened so that excess heat is Inspection Association).
installation of a 5700 m fac- ting components are used used for heat recovery. Integration of existing fire
tory. 24 hour operations re- with maximum energy effici- Via temperature sensors, the protection concept for
quire artificial light for certain ency depending on presence KNX system controls the improved action in case of
periods and certain areas. The of personnel and daylight. installed radiant tube heaters fire.
ventilation depends on ma- Thanks to KNX, an emergen- used for Room heating. KNX Intelligent temperature ma-
chine activity, whereas waste cy lighting system approved binary input modules (ABB) nagement with recovering
heat is recovered for heating by TV (Technischer ber- pick up fault messages from of waste heat.
purposes. To achieve energy wachungs-Verein, German the building automation sys- Efficient ventilation accor-
efficiency and cost savings, Technical Inspection Associa- tem and from production. ding to the requirements of
the customer opted for smart tion) could be integrated into The messages are forwarded the respective production
building automation. the lighting installation. to a facility server from Gira process.
Ventilation flaps used as smo- where they can be displa- 3D visualisation for easier
Solution ke outlets, for heat dissipation yed and processed by the handling and control.
The KNX bus system allows and for additional air circulati- responsible staff. Set points,
the integration of components on are controlled via tempe- switching times and other Advantages
for the automation of lighting, rature sensors (Arcus-eds). parameters can be set via the Energy savings of 30% for
ventilation, heating and alert For this purpose, KNX de- password-protected access lighting. Required heating
management. Individual func- tects the number of machines point where they also can be energy cut by half because of
tions can be connected via the in operation via an M-Bus in- visualised. recovering waste heat from
network for central operation terface. The system uses diffe- production. Power consump-
and control. rent settings for summer and Technical Highlights tion of ventilation motors
winter operation. If the room Efficient lighting technology reduced to 70% compared to
Realisation temperature exceeds the set controlled according to cu- the not automated operation.
The complete lighting system point in summer, the interior stomer requirements. Yearly savings: About 50.000
consists out of 616 fluore- and exterior ventilation flaps Integrated emergency ligh- Euro in addition to other
scent lamps, controlled via are opened. In winter only the ting system approved by benefits, like higher efficiency.
DALI and KNX/DALI gate-
ways (Siemens). Presence
Elektro Hieber
Anton Hieber GmbH & Co.KG
Luitpoldstrae 10
86830 Schwabmnchen
Tel./Phone: 08232 9626-0
Fax: 08232 9626-20
www.elektrohieber.de
Info@elektrohieber.de
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Task comfort, economy and frost drive controls and opens/ current CO2 concentration is
Proposals are being sought for protection will be activated closes the windows displayed in a diagram. When
new construction and refur- automatically in accordance A KNX/Dali Gateway (Gira) the value changes, the window
bishment of school buildings. with the lesson and holiday controls the lighting, including opens slowly. For optimising
Functions to be covered are schedules. The rooms are ven- dimming function the ventilation functions it is
lighting, solar screening and tilated via electrically operated A movement sensor (Busch- possible to set the parameters
heating as well as, increasingly, windows. It is still possible to Jaeger) takes care of constant at the NV Comfort Panel. All
ventilation. An important ob- open the windows manually, lighting control and detecting consumption data in the rooms
jective of KNX automation but the KNX CO2 sensors the presence of people is displayed to suit educational
systems is energy efficiency, the will detect stale air levels and The Ambientomura (TCI) purposes.
local control of which is a par- activate automatic opening. For touch screen with visualiza-
education purposes, the energy tion software facilitates ope- Advantages
ticular priority during school
hours. It is intended that the consumption data is available ration and displays functions Energy efficiency through
energy conservation measures on the display system or on and data. KNX automation with ma-
are also demonstrated to the the internet. This includes the A radio transmitter and KNX nual operation a priority.
pupils for educational purposes. CO2 values as a result of the RF media coupler (Hager) can Automatic natural ventilation
ventilation function. be used to provide the data with the option of manual
Solution in refurbishment projects. ventilation when this is re-
Implementation In addition, there is a KNX quired due to rapidly changing
Lighting in the classrooms is
switched on and off manually, The following products are water meter (Arcus-EDS) requirements.
activating a movement sensor installed on the panel: which monitors the sanitary Educational format of infor-
with constant lighting control An Amun 760 (Theben) CO2 facilities for excessive use of mation to increase pupils
which will automatically switch sensor measures the CO2 water. energy awareness.
off the light after the lesson. concentration and current
temperature/humidity in the Functions
The KNX controls of the blinds
ensure precise screening with room The light is switched on at the
optimum daylight levels during Windowmaster NV Comfort start of lessons. The constant Ingenieurbro Beyer
lessons; when the room is not as the central unit for natural lighting control can be started Gebudesystemtechnik
ventilation uses measured up by shining an external lamp Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Dirk Beyer
occupied they will close for Liegnitzer Str. 10
cooling in the summer and data to calculate window (flashlight) at the sensor. A bus 24537 Neumnster, Germany
open up for solar gain in the control strategy button is used for manual dim- Phone: 04321 / 9938-0
Windowmaster Motorcon- ming, which will de-activate the Fax: 04321/9938-28
winter. For the heating sy- Mail: info@ing-beyer.de
stem, operating modes such as troller WEC 16M including constant lighting control. The www.ing-beyer.de
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Ingenieurbro Beyer
Gebudesystemtechnik
Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Dirk Beyer
Liegnitzer Str. 10
24537 Neumnster
Tel./Phone: 04321 / 9938-0
Fax: 04321/9938-28
Mail: info@ing-beyer.de
www.ing-beyer.de
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Koyne-System-Elektronik
intelligentes Wohnen
Marco Koyne
Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Elektrotechnik
Automatisierung
Duchrother Str. 38
12559 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)30 - 47 03 21 82
Fax.: +49 (0)30 - 47 03 21 83
Mail: info@koyne-system-elektronik.de
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Renewable Energy
Task management of technical It can record and store data Thorough and detailed in-
eSolar is a supervision and local/ and economical history for on a daily, monthly and annual formation on energy pro-
remote maintenance manage- maintenance purposes. basis for ten years and permits duction, its efficient use
ment system for photovoltaic graphical or table visualization and benefits and generated
Solution of this data. eSolar can, au- savings.
(fixed or solar tracking)plants.
& Implementation tonomously and automatically, Real-time information from
The system consists of low
energy consumption hardware, eSolar can communicate with supervise data and initiate sce- supervised plants for main-
installed in each photovoltaic the majority of commercially narios or scheduling depending tenance and properly timed
plant, which can universally available inverters through on events (dispatching of alarm interventions
acquire data. eSolar integrates RS232 or RS485 serial com- signals through e-mail or sms, Communication with home
a domotic engine that com- munication ports to acquire initiation of cleaning opera- and building automation
municates through the KNX the measured source. It can tions in case of dysfunctional systems is a strategic function
protocol. Web access to the also communicate with en- performance decrease, control enabling load management,
device is possible via LAN or ergy counters, tax counters of electric loads, generation creation of energy policies,
mobile networks like GPRS/ or net analyzers through its of production reports, start initiation of domotic sce-
UMTS. Installed in a control communication ports RS232 of scenarios and schedules narios, and an increase of
center, this server allows the or RS485 or impulsive out- depending on real-time com- building energy efficiency.
parallel monitoring of several puts to acquire the measured parison of energy production
plants. i.e. source. Through KNX, eSolar and plant load curves, signalling
real time monitoring of the can acquire data coming from and actuations start up in case
correct functioning of all different kind of commercially of theft attempt etc.).
components of a photovoltaic available sensors to realize the
necessary action (temperature Features & Advantages
plant
periodically picking up data and other environmental pa- Guaranteed communication
coming from different plants rameters, automatic actuating with the majority of the com- Sinapsi s.r.l.
management of logging data system for cooling and clean- mercially available conversion Via Delle Querce, 11/13
06083 Bastia Umbra (PG), Italy
of several plants ing of photovoltaic modules, and energy counting systems, Phone: +39 075 801 04 73
comparative analysis of pro- photovoltaic tracking systems as well as with standard sen- Fax: +39 075 801 46 02
control, electric load manage- sors for the collection of mail: info@sinapsi-online.com
duction and performance of www.sinapsi-online.com
different plants ment etc.). environmental parameters.
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Task ple for additional security and the alarm system, motion flexible security concepts
Gepro, located in Stralsund, monitoring functions. A touch detectors will trigger an alarm can be put into practice with
offers practical applications display is used to visualize these when a person is detected or different functionalities, sensor
for a broad range of uses such functions. Additional operator a window contact is opened. A applications, alarm manage-
as offices, restaurants, hotels, devices for arming the alarm signal lamp is activated and an ment and user concepts. The
exhibitions, theatres, swimming system and for function displays alarm is passed on as an SMS to demonstrated bus installation
pools, sports complexes, zoos are realized as pushbutton a mobile telephone. When the components for KNX comply
etc. The installation demons- panels with LEDs (GePro): alarm system is disarmed, the with VDS (German notified
trates how security functions key-operated switches can also lighting can be switched on or body for accreditation of these
can be integrated into KNX be integrated. Peripheral com- off as usual via the pushbuttons. systems) and are available on
installations. A clear concept ponents such as binary inputs Motion detectors are used the market.
of use for commercial applica- (Theben), actuators (Zenio) for automatic switching, and
tions is of special importance dimmers and interfaces work the status of window contacts
to Gepro. invisibly in the background, can be used to display open
while a server-box provides the windows and to turn off heating
Implementation logics, show effects etc. radiators. Alarm functions of
A VDS burglar alarm (L240 smoke detectors and water
ABB) with a visible LCD user Functions detectors can be used for local
panel and an LED flashing Different functions can be display as well as for remote
beacon are central com- demonstrated. When arming alarms.
ponents of the installation. the circuit via a key-operated GePro Gesellschaft
Motion detectors (HTS) and switch, an acoustic signal is Advantages fr Prozetechnik mbH
Business manager:
window contacts are installed used as confirmation. LEDs One system for all applica- Dipl.-Ing Dirk Mller
to demonstrate how burglar display all functional statuses. tions. Components can be Heinrich-Heine-Ring 78
intrusion can be detected. Fire The switch used for arming used in multiple ways so that 18435 Stralsund, Germany
Phone: +49 (3831) 390055
alarms for KNX (Siemens) the circuit is also used as a synergies are realized and bus Fax: +49 (3831) 390024
and water detectors (Lingg & central on/off switch for the installations can be put to Mail: info@gepro-mv.de
Janke) are shown as an exam- lighting system. After arming additional use. Using KNX,
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Task activities. The KNX standard for activating the lighting, addition, the data from installed
The term ambient assisted is used because of its economy controlling the blinds and the sensors such as movement sen-
living refers to living with tech- and versatility. heating system. sors, operating equipment etc.,
nical support for older people. Presence sensors (ABB) switch can be used for the detection
The reason is that more and Implementation on the light automatically and of irregular patterns compared
more senior citizens wish to The displayed concept shows in addition provide information to the regular activities of the
continue living in their own examples of how one can up- about the presence of persons. person, indicating situations in
homes. grade existing homes using KNX The system is operated ma- which help may be required
For this reason, many corporate TP and KNX radio components nually via a 5-gang bus switch and alerting the respective care
landlords and private individuals in order to improve comfort and with temperature controller service or relatives.
modernize their properties not safety. In addition to the KNX (Gira) as well as via a mobile
just from the energy point of units, there is a mobile touch 12" senior touch display (TCI).
view, but also to make them display for visualization, which - The multi-functional button
senior-friendly. Cibeks pre- has been specially developed is the outcome of a design
sentation demonstrates how for older citizens. A design study carried out by Cibek in
ambient assisted living (AAL) study shows how one can use cooperation with Gira.
can be implemented with KNX. an iPod not only as a small, The following equipment is
mobile visualisation display, but in operation at the back of
Solution also as a multi-function switch the board: IP routers (ABB),
Cibek is involved in grant-aided for a senior-friendly operating voltage supply (Lingg&Janke),
projects researching technolo- concept, using a specially deve- Cibek Mini-Server, Cibek
gies that make it possible for loped screen. Gateway and a WLAN node
older people to live in their (for iPod).
own homes and offer safety Functions Cibek technology
in certain risk situations. The To demonstrate the functions Advantages + trading GmbH
Justus Liebig Str. 15
solution presented uses move- the board was equipped with: KNX functions can be imple- 67117 Limburgerhof, Germany
ment sensors for localization UP units with switch actuators, mented as part of refurbishment Phone: +49 (0) 6236 4796-31
Fax.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-39
as well as information from the blind actuators (Gira), KNX RF in order to support ambient as- E-Mail: info@cibek.de
use of buttons for detecting radio components (Siemens) sisted living for older people. In
Visualisation devices
Touch control
Room
Motion Push Window Shutter
temperature Light Sockets Heating
detector button contacts roller shutter
controller
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Elevator Control
Cibek technology
+ trading GmbH
Justus Liebig Str. 15
67117 Limburgerhof
Tel.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-31
Fax.: +49 (0) 6236 4796-39
E-Mail: info@cibek.de
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Kitchen control
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Assignment Realisation
Fire alarm systems work in- Reliability is the central re- visualisation system. In addi- or Alarm, together with
dependently. For easier main- quirement when integrating a tion to the features shown in the indication of the floor
tenance, status information, fire alarm system into a KNX the demo installation, status where the alarm is coming
information regarding system installation. For safe operati- messages from the following from, the fastest way to
faults and triggered alarms on, visualisation of status and functions/sub systems are the appliance giving the fire
these systems can be integra- alarms has to be monitored. often monitored in real-life alarm notification, the escape
ted into KNX systems. This A KNX switch actuator with projects: sprinkler systems, routes and the access for the
helps to reduce false alarms current detection (by ABB) emergency messages from fire brigade. An audio file
and to improve fire fighting. and a temperature sensor (by toilets for handicapped per- with emergency instructions
InstaVer Systems from The Zennio), ensures this. They sons, overvoltage, network is played.
Netherlands is very expe- detect the input current and supervision, fire protection And at the same time, the
rienced with KNX installa- the internal temperature of doors etc. KNX system automatically
tions in hotels, theatres, court the fire alarm panel. The sys- Functions: controls the following im-
buildings and police stations. tem also checks whether the Via the touch screen, sta- portant functions: granting
Their demonstration shows browser is still active. Faults tus information about fire access (e.g. opening cabinets),
how a fire alarm system can are indicated both visually and alarm notification appliances driving up blinds, shutting fire
be integrated. via an acoustic signal. and smoke detectors can resistant doors, switching
The OPC-Bridge consists be displayed graphically. Se- on lights and closing heating
Solution out of a rail-mounted OPC/ veral functions like: Pre- valves.
A NEN2535 certified fire KNX gateway (by TCI). Ful- alarm, Alarm and Test,
alarm system constitutes the filling a request from the are shown. Advantages
core of the installation. It fire brigade, additional KNX If a smoke detector triggers an Faster diagnose for the
contains an OPC server and push buttons are installed to alarm, the following informa- causes of each triggered
communicates with the KNX allow navigation within the tion is displayed: Pre-alarm alarm
bus via an OPC-Bridge Reduction of false alarms
application from NETxAU- to the fire brigade
TOMATION. Support for fire fighting
and evacuation
Easier maintenance for fire
alarm systems
Tests of fire alarm notifi-
cation appliances are kept
and the yearly rehearsal
can be displayed upon re-
quest.
As KNX covers all appli-
cation fields, synergies are
possible thanks to the mul-
tiple-usability of compon-
ents, which makes KNX
installations even more va-
luable.
InstaVer Systems BV
Lireweg 90
2153 PH, Nieuw Vennep
Niederlnde
Tel.: +31 (252) 626633
Fax: +31 (252) 687664
E-Mail: info@instaver.nl
Web: www.evizion.nl
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Gateways
HSEG - Ingenieurbro
fr Elektroplanung und
Gebudesystemtechnik
Assignment Dipl.-Ing. Holger Schult
Waidmanssweg 7
While KNX the basis is for special gateways for propri- how common gateways can 16548 Glienicke
home and building automation etary protocols can be used. be used together with KNX. Tel.: +49 33056 89632
The engineering company They have tried and tested all Fax.: +49 33056 89633
systems, proprietary systems Mail: info@hseg.eu
are frequently used for dedi- Holger Schult demonstrates these solutions.
cated functions. To realise a
consistent building manage-
ment system, it is important
to integrate these dedicated
functions into the KNX sys-
tem too. Advantages: no du-
plicate installations and ope-
rating units, consistent user
interfaces for all functions,
operating units in tune with
interior design requirements,
central visualisation functions
including error messages and
alarm management.
Solution
To achieve this, either com-
mon gateways as they are
available on the market or
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IP Control
Task backbone and sub-distribution Central functions are enabled blinds, heating, ventilation and
The task scenario was the lines, using additional line cou- via coupling to the building air conditioning, is particularly
refurbishment of a commercial plers for distributing the signals control system (Desigo In- advantageous. The field bus
building (in this example, a bank). on the KNX system. sight) as well as central KNX allows the transfer of large
Applications include centralized visualization. quantities of data; this meets
Implementation the new requirements of bus
and decentralized control of
and functions Advantages systems used for the control
daylight-dependent lighting, tem-
perature and volume flow with Control of lighting in the public With the help of the sub-division and transmission of data for the
special focus on energy efficiency. areas via buttons and central into KNX domains and cross- purpose of energy and mainte-
Due to the large floor area of functions. linking via KNX IP networks, it nance management.
the tower block with a total of Control of lighting in the of- was possible to create a very
18 floors (five sub-floors, one fices with active constant light stable KNX system with redu-
mezzanine, ground floor, 11 up- control. ced (optimized) bus load while at
per floors) and the high number Decentralized individual room the same time improving stability
of data points to be processed temperature control in all and performance. With the help
(approx. 30,000) the building had offices (Jung room controller) of the high number of presence
to be sub-divided into several with target values provided by and movement sensors, the
KNX domains. Another aspect the building control system. KNX visualization and the buil-
is the technical implementation Valves (Oventrop) for heating ding control system link it was
of the customers security requi- and cooling ceilings are fitted possible to achieve additional
rements for certain areas. with analogue controls. reductions in operating costs.
Volume flow control in the An added benefit is the fact that
Solution offices in accordance with the sub-division allows parallel
TAST DEUTSCHLAND
Together with the designers, data provided by the building processing of the databases. The Jens Hoffmann / Rainer Strau
TAST Deutschland agreed on control system. The heating easy and economic installation Milwitzweg 3
of rooms is controlled via of the KNX bus in two-wire 99097 Erfurt, Germany
eight KNX domains which are Phone: +49 361 4171971
connected with each other via the flow control mechanism technology, together with the Fax: +49 361 4171972
glass fiber cables and media (air intake and air exhaust in almost unlimited technical pos- Mail: info@tast-deutschland.de
www.tast-deutschland.de
couplers. This created a KNX IP parallel). sibilities for control of lighting,
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LED Control
Task Implementation The system (installed in a verti- architecture and especially for
Modern LED technology allows The presentation will be rea- cal board) is accessed and con- residential and non-residential
for attractive lighting effects lized with the following KNX trolled either via a pushbutton buildings. One example is the
that can be used in shops, shop components: (Gira) or via a Comfort-Panel changing of color temperatures
windows, lobbies, bars or in the The universal dimming and (Busch-Jaeger). using simple LED strips. Users
home. This is a new task for KNX sequencing actuator for KNX will feel comfortable in this en-
Functions vironment, because the lighting
and system integrators. Color (Bilton) is used as a direct inter-
temperatures can be changed to face to the LEDs for switching Users can switch and dim the system provides optimum color
create different kinds of mood and dimming. lighting via the touch panel of this temperature, intensity and
lighting. The application de- A universal dimming and comfortable device and select effects.
monstrates how LED lamps can sequencing actuator for po- colors. Depending on the time
be activated and controlled via wer LEDs in the range of of day, they can pre-set different
special lighting control devices. 350/500/700mA (Bilton) is colours and color temperatures
used as a second actuator. This for the Nexus spotlight. A
Solution: device can activate individual presence detector is used to
Riwitec, an electrical installation colors as well as built-in RGB trigger different logic operations
company from Innsbruck, uses spots with LEDs. in order to change the colors
the new LED lighting technology Also, we will show how the when a person appears. Daylight
for KNX by Bilton. KNX sensors Nexus spot light for rails with brightness is also measured in
and controlling devices, as well an integrated KNX interface order to achieve an optimum
as LED strips, LED spots and can be used to create mood light intensity in interior rooms.
spot lights for rails are used to lighting. Color temperatures
Advantages
demonstrate how easy it is to in the range between 2800 K
create lighting scenarios with and 7000 K can be switched or KNX allows integration of LED
LED lighting technology. dimmed with this device. lighting in a simple and intelligent Rene Rieck
A KNX presence detector way. There are solutions for Dorfstrasse 40
6122 Fritzens, Austria
(BEG) and a light sensor are numerous applications such as Mail: r.rieck@knx-forum.at
used for automation purposes. art galleries, museums, shops,
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AMX Audio/Video
and visualisation display 15"
Display- or video layer
Mobotix IP-camera
Sensors:
Russound iPod Docking KNX - control elements
Busch-Jaeger Prion push button and player devices
Hager KNX-Schiefer push button
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Telephone Control
GLT-Plan Planungsbro
fr Gebudetechnik
Markus Schwarz,
Systemintegrator
Zum Seebhl 30
78315 Radolfzell
Tel.: 07732 / 9409408
Fax.: 07732 / 9409409
Mail: info@gltplan.de
Web: www.gltplan.de
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iPhoneControl
Task via a WLAN connection as lighting systems, heatings latency times that occur in
Realization of a KNX control into the local cable-based and blinds) via wall-mounted web-based solutions. When
for iPhone, iPod Touch and network. Processing and controls and mobile devices. integrating media technology,
iPad communication with KNX Audio and video controls this is a decisive advantage.
installations is realised via are also integrated. A touch This solution offers an easy
Solution: the m..myhome controller. panel is used as a central entry into the world of home
ibs intelligent building services This technology uses KNX control, allowing access to and building automation at a
gmbh presents a solution that IP. The controller can handle KNX functions and to the truly competitive price. The
uses standard KNX compon- up to 50 KNX addresses at a world of digital media such system includes a 10" touch
ents for all home and building time. A variety of protocols as TV and audio. The inte- panel of the latest generation.
applications. The application is can be adapted, therefore gration of an iPod Touch as a
based on the m..remote visua- the system can also be used fixed wall control will also be
lisation software in connection for complex media controls demonstrated. This solution
with the new m..myhome and allows integration of all is especially useful for hotels.
server. internal functions available in The wireless integration offers
the world of KNX. The built-in both maximum flexibility and
Implementation: scripting engine makes it easy maximum functionality.
m..remote Client is a freely to initiate complex command ibs intelligent building
configurable visualization sequences. Advantages services gmbh
INHOUSE Dortmund, Ebene 3
software for iPhone, iPod The advantages of this solu- Rosemeyerstrasse 14
Touch and iPad. The GUIs can tion are undisputed. Being 44139 Dortmund, Germany
Functions Phone: +49 (0) 231 476425-60
be created in a special editor a so-called native App, the Fax: +49 (0) 231 476425-89
and will then be loaded to the Users can access typical m..remote visualisation offers m.eudenbach@mac.com
http://www.macmyhome.de
end device. Mobile devices functions of advanced home speedy access times. This http://www.mremote.de (im Aufbau)
communicate with the system and building automation (such system helps to avoid typical
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WLAN Control
Task available on the bus. This Functions ware the ProKNX gateway
Systems for media technology great feature of KNX was Apart from simple switching and a media remote control
and building automation are used in the development of actions, users can set lighting are all you need. You can easily
becoming ever more complex. freely configurable software scenarios and save them in integrate media devices and a
Installers are increasingly con- for media remote control and the actuators according to variety of other components
fronted with data processing enables server-less central the KNX specification. These and control them via wireless
tasks. A minimalist solution is control, monitoring and data scenarios can be combined access. Installers can create
called for, that allows users recording. with macros for the control of or retrofit KNX installations
to create and monitor light media technology, e.g. to shut with this technology without
and shadow without a ser- Implementation the blinds or roller shutters knowledge of a programming
ver, using a simple remote The image shows a remote and to dim the lights when a language.
control from their armchair. control for media access film starts.
Also, they should be able to that communicates with the There are controls for indi-
create lighting scenarios and bus via a WLAN router and vidual rooms, and operating
to switch HVAC appliances the ProKNX gateway. The statuses can be switched via
or security functions. The communication objects of integrated timers. Tempera-
possibility of ETS paramete- the gateway are allocated to ture and energy values are
rization via WLAN is also a group addresses via ETS in saved every hour and can be
requirement. the usual way. An editor is displayed as a linear chart for
provided free of charge that the past week.
Solution allows the combination of the
Decentralization is a definite components used in a home Advantages
Dipl. Ing. Univ Christian Kiefel
strength of the KNX bus: Wi- via icons. Also, it allows for The configuration shown here 180, imp. du Baou
thout a central computer all the configuration of media can be used for an intuitive 06560 Valbonne, France
home data such as switching devices. control of the entire house Phone: +33 6 07 50 25 06
www.proknx.com
status and temperatures are without any additional hard-
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Social Networks
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Landscape and technology: KNX scenarios conjure up light moods in the evening Technical refinements
Scenarios can be modified or
overridden via access rights
Integration of the
Crystal clear water, pano- Remote maintenance Via a KNX visualisation screen, media technology
Simple operation for guests
ramic view, immaculate from the mainland the employees at the reception with a service function and
beaches, sun all year round, desk are able to control all the central OFF switch
mild climate the 5-star Time programs, brightness functions on the hotel premi- Possible coupling with hotel
management, comfort opera-
luxury beach resort Gran sensors, scenarios and logic ses and remain informed about tion with iPad, central BMS
Meli & Luxus Villas Daios functions, control the interior, the occupation status of each Networking via IP routers
Cove in Agios Nikolaos in exterior and architectural ligh- room and the requirements of Routing with OPC server for
remote maintenance
the north east of the Greek ting. In the conference rooms, the guests regarding the room
island of Crete scores on all blackout blinds, screens, service. Five touch screens Companies involved
these points. And so much projectors, lifts and dimming are used for the control and Building owner
more: 300 rooms, suites and functions are integrated in operation of the individual Daios Cove Crete,
villas, their own swimming scenarios. Even in the rooms, areas such as the swimming www.daioscovecrete.com
pools, charming gardens suites and villas, the ventilati- pool (spa), the restaurants, KNX System Integrator
Automationsystems
etc. The resort, which has on, the heating and the air con- the reception desk and the Triantafillidis,
been built in the tradition ditioning devices are activated conference rooms. Two fur- www.automationsystems.gr
of Cretan villages, is also automatically. Once the guests ther monitors are responsible
Area of application:
at the peak of technology. check in, they are greeted with for managing general hotel Luxury hotel, holiday resort
20,000 light sources create a pleasant light mode. They can functions.
light moods at night-time, of course specify the lighting in Functional reliability is achie- Functions:
set scenes in guest accom- the room themselves via push ved with a separate bus Lighting
Heating, ventilation,
modation and ensure that buttons. Automatic mode is voltage supply per guest unit. air conditioning
the paths are safe. The reactivated once the guests Malfunctions are displayed on a Technical monitoring
lighting and other functions leave the room, triggered by visualisation screen and can be Energy management
are controlled automatical- a master OFF button or by quickly rectified. The problem Audio/video
Visualisation
ly and efficiently via KNX. reception. The superfluous of the topology is solved using Interfaces to other systems
The great challenge for the sockets are also switched IP routers, which are linked Remote monitoring/control
system integrator Automa- off. It is convenient feature together via a fast fibre optic
Scope
tionsystems Triantafillidis, for the guests that they can network for KNX and TCP/
Number of KNX devices: 6728,
was the enormous scope signal at the touch of a button IP. One of the technical refine- various manufacturers
of the resort, which covers that they do not want to be ments of the KNX installation Costs
30 hectares and has almost disturbed, or that the room is that the entire installation 1,700,000 euros
6800 bus devices, divided can be cleaned. There is even can be maintained remotely
on 300 lines, 32 areas and a plan for the 11 villas whose via VPN using an OPC server
a kilometre long fibre optic guests will be able to operate by the system integrator which
network. The solution that their room functions on the is located 900 km away, in
was implemented impressed move using an iPad. Thessaloniki.
the KNX jury who presented
it with the Special Award.
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