THE ALL-ROUND PARTNER FOR HOME AND BUILDING AUTOMATION WITH KNX

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During the last edition of the light+building in 2008 Busch-Jaeger presented its Busch-ComfortPanel, a 9” touch display that raised the admiration of both integrators (due to its technical features) and end users (thanks to its design and multimedia elements).

Beside the usual functions to control the home automation elements of a KNX system, this display also operates as a multimedia server, it implements IP cams, it allows recording text and voice messages, RSSs access, etc.

Now it is news again because it has taken a step forward and the new 2.1 software version includes:
•    VoIP telephone with its own number and videoconference possibilities thanks to the integrated camera
•    Streaming for online radio
•    Communication with Miele home appliances
•    Remote control via cell phone
•    Babyphone

On the whole, this display distances itself from others of its kind and we will definitely have to visit Busch-Jaeger’s booth at the light+building in April.

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Studies revealed by the KNX Association show how networked home and building control based on KNX allows up to 50% energy savings.

These are the achieved conclusions:

1)    Institute for Building and Energy Systems at Biberach University of Applied Sciences: “Particularly automation functions, which present a high degree of energy-saving potential by combining various individual trades, can today only be achieved using modern building system technology based on bus and communication systems.”

2)    Bremen Univesity of Applied Sciences: based on a four-year series of measurements, the use of KNX control was found to reduce energy consumption by an impressive 50%. It is thus clear that the expenditure in building automation system has quick payback.

The research project conducted at this University shows Energy saving with KNX on the extent to which energy savings based on the example of heating energy. The newly constructed Centre for Informatics and media Technologies (ZIMT) has been fitted with KNX controls and equipment for regulating heating and lighting. The data collected has been evaluated, and comparisons made between “normal” operation and “automation” mode. The building has a specific energy consumption of 60-75 kWh/m2a. Two identical classrooms were selected as test rooms. One was fitted with a conventional installation, and the second with KNX control.

The above mentioned University calculated that, with an annual energy consumption of 230,000 kWh for lighting alone, the investment would pay itself back after just one year with a KNX bus control. Ultimately it is not just the owners/operators and investors who benefit from the reduced energy consumption: the climate does as well.

In summary, KNX allows the following energy savings to be made:
    up to 40% with KNX shutter control
    up to 50% with KNX single room control
    up to 60% with KNX lighting control
    up to 60% with KNX ventilation control

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The D day has arrived and today the three winners of the Iddero draw have been picked under the supervision of a notary public (Mr. Francisco José Román Aylló, from San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain) at 14:30.

And these are the lucky KNX system integrators who will get to know this great touch display personally:

•    www.futurasmus-knxgroup.es: Mr. Francisco Picazo Hernández (Company: Cettec Instalaciones Inteligentes), from Spain

•    www.futurasmus-knxgroup.de: Mr. Patrick Beyeler (Company: BKW ISP), from Switzerland

•    www.futurasmus-knxgroup.com: Mr. Mohammed Shaban (Company: EC), from the United Arab Emirates


Contratulations to you all!


We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your brand new touch panels (and it would be great if you could give some feedback for all users to have a first hand and unbiased opinion)

Just keep visiting this web site because we definitely have other events coming up…

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There is a lot going on at the KNX Association (and the KNX world) at present and we reckon there is more to come in the next months! One of the matters concerning KNX professionals most are changes relating the ETS and it seems that these are very close by.

Actually, the 4th generation for the manufacturer’s version has recently been released and can be purchased now. The ETS3 manufacturer workspaces and also the ETS2 manufacturer tool have officially been replaced by the KNX Manufacturer Tool 4.0.

The main features of the new software are:
•    It allows registration/ certification documentation in electronic form.
•    It allows creation of product databases for ETS3 and also for the upcoming ETS4.

And this leads us to what’s important for system integrators: there also is a release date for the new ETS4: 13th April 2010 (light & building, Frankfurt) is the big day. The presentation will be made at the Forum at the Frankfurt Fair grounds.
Once we have more information about the new software, we will let you know on this very spot.

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As you know, we are celebrating the launching of our new web site and we thought of doing something really special.

So we came up with a prize draw for 3 Iddero touch displays for our registered users (one display for each web version: Spanish, English and German)

It is a great gift that will allow winners to get to know better this display that has achieved high recognition for its technical features and also its design, as well as its price! You can read more about it in the technical information of our electronic catalogue (web code 8774)

Of course, entering the draw is for free and you just have to follow the instructions in the web section “My account” (you can also use the opportunity to check / correct your details and, if you wish, fill in a very short quality survey).

The draw will take place on Monday the 15th of December.

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