KNX news
31 DE ENERO DE 2010
Busch-ComfortPanel - new 2.1 software version
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.
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.
16 DE ENERO DE 2010
The evidence we have been waiting for: KNX does save energy and now we proof it
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
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
07 DE ENERO DE 2010
New BCU from Lingg&Janke for energy meters
Lingg&Janke has updated their BCU compatible with Kamstrup energy meters, which provides much more information from the energy meters than the old BCU. The most important functions are:
- Active and reactive metering
- Energy consumption and also energy received (ej: solar plates)
- Up to 8 tariff management
- Thresholds for almost all measurements
- Establish due date for metering
- And much more…
The application program has up to 100 communication objects, which may be functional depending on the Kamstrup’s energy meter used (not all energy meters have all the information).
We are also glad to announce that this new energy meters with the updated BCU will keep the same price as the old ones.
The first units will be ready for shipment shortly but orders can be made starting from today.
- Active and reactive metering
- Energy consumption and also energy received (ej: solar plates)
- Up to 8 tariff management
- Thresholds for almost all measurements
- Establish due date for metering
- And much more…
The application program has up to 100 communication objects, which may be functional depending on the Kamstrup’s energy meter used (not all energy meters have all the information).
We are also glad to announce that this new energy meters with the updated BCU will keep the same price as the old ones.
The first units will be ready for shipment shortly but orders can be made starting from today.
21 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2009
More news in 2010
More interesting news as from the 7th of January…
Till then, happy Holidays and let's hope for a fantastic 2010 for all KNX professionals!
Till then, happy Holidays and let's hope for a fantastic 2010 for all KNX professionals!
15 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2009
And the Iddero displays go to…
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 displaypersonally :
• 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…
And these are the lucky KNX system integrators who will get to know this great touch display
• 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…
