KNX news
20 DE AGOSTO DE 2010
IntesisBox® - Now also LG and Samsung
We are pretty sure you have all heard of IntesisBox®, but only a few KNX professionals really know what it is or how many types are available…
IntesisBox® is not only a KNX device, but a whole range of extremely interesting KNX gateways that can make your work much easier.
Would you like to integrate your KNX system in a very simple way with other systems such as LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, ASCII, Mitsubishi or Daikin?
And now even more possibilities, especially for the integration of HVAC systems from LG and Samsung into KNX with 5 new devices. Great catalogue with huge selection of gateways!
Learn more about it and become the leading edge in your branch by offering advanced solutions in building automation.
If you want to find the answers to these questions:
- What is IntesisBox®? Which are the two main types?
- What does the hardware look like?
- Does it need additional software? What is LinkBox?
- Which systems may I combine KNX with? How many functions?
- Are they expensive?
Then you need to check out this Overview we have prepared for you.
IntesisBox® is not only a KNX device, but a whole range of extremely interesting KNX gateways that can make your work much easier.
Would you like to integrate your KNX system in a very simple way with other systems such as LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, ASCII, Mitsubishi or Daikin?
And now even more possibilities, especially for the integration of HVAC systems from LG and Samsung into KNX with 5 new devices. Great catalogue with huge selection of gateways!
Learn more about it and become the leading edge in your branch by offering advanced solutions in building automation.
If you want to find the answers to these questions:
- What is IntesisBox®? Which are the two main types?
- What does the hardware look like?
- Does it need additional software? What is LinkBox?
- Which systems may I combine KNX with? How many functions?
- Are they expensive?
Then you need to check out this Overview we have prepared for you.
23 DE JULIO DE 2010
New Current Transformer rated Energy Meter from Lingg & Janke
The long-awaited Current Transformer rated Energy Meter from Lingg & Janke has now been released! Up to now, with the existing energy meters from this manufacturer, you could only measure up to 85A, which is not enough for most industrial applications.
Using current transformers, you can measure any current and therefore open the range of Smart Metering projects to apply for.
This new counter has, just as the already existing counters, the Facility Web functionality implemented. This means that you can read out current and historical data of up one year via web browser (in combination with an NK-FW)
What makes this counter unique is that the transformation factor in each specific case will be fixed integrated in the counter. This makes configuration easier and less errors occur. Just keep in mind that you must indicate your transformation factor when submitting your order to Futurasmus KNX Group.
Of course, all the improvements in functionality that were implemented in the counter catalogue of Lingg & Janke not long ago, are also present here. In particular, it has the features of the 4 quadrant energy meter.
Using current transformers, you can measure any current and therefore open the range of Smart Metering projects to apply for.
This new counter has, just as the already existing counters, the Facility Web functionality implemented. This means that you can read out current and historical data of up one year via web browser (in combination with an NK-FW)
What makes this counter unique is that the transformation factor in each specific case will be fixed integrated in the counter. This makes configuration easier and less errors occur. Just keep in mind that you must indicate your transformation factor when submitting your order to Futurasmus KNX Group.
Of course, all the improvements in functionality that were implemented in the counter catalogue of Lingg & Janke not long ago, are also present here. In particular, it has the features of the 4 quadrant energy meter.
05 DE JULIO DE 2010
KIF Conclusions and Energy Efficiency star projects
We had the highest expectations regarding the KNX International Forum which took place last April in Madrid (Futurasmus KNX Group actively participated with our own booth). But, what should have been an international referent for the KNX standard market worldwide was unfortunately a mere regional congregation of Spanish KNX integrators. The lack of international visitors and exhibitors was a bit disappointing and some organizational deficiencies made the rest.
Anyway, there were also interesting conferences, like the applauded intervention from manufacturer Intesis, who talked about HVAC and saving methods.
But what we found especially interesting was the contribution of two private companies who shared their experiences in the field of Energy Efficiency and which we have extracted here:
Project: Hotel Condes de Barcelona
David Blanco Pérez from the company IJT S.L. presented at the KIF a very interesting project. They integrated the different systems (illumination, technical alarms, hot water supply, HVAC, pumps, tanks…) of the hotel Condes de Barcelona situated in the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. IJT achieved the main objective of the KNX integration which was to reduce the energy costs of the Hotel, even though the Hotel was expanded with another 56 suites, by up to 28% (corroborated by real invoices over the years 2007, 2008 and 2009). The energy savings was mainly achieved by the efficient control of the HVAC system by applying different modes and set-point temperatures depending on the usage of the rooms and outside temperatures.
Project: Heathrow T5
Maria La Chica from the English company ATL (Andromeda Telematics Limited) presented at the KIF the impressive 2006 KNX Award Project of the new Airport terminal, Heathrow T5. This is the Largest KNX Project and also the largest DALI lighting Project ever realized in the UK. The whole extension of the project included 2 major terminal buildings, the new flight control tower, major rail & road infrastructure, the energy centre, car parks, 120.000m sq of taxiway designed for A380 Super Jumbo.
The KNX Infrastructure includes 236 IP worlds, 910 KNX lines, 7.000 KNX devices, 64.000 DALI luminaries, lighting control, daylight dimming control, emergency lighting testing & monitoring, lamp failures, lamp hours energy calculation, control & monitoring of central batteries, LV monitoring, main plant monitoring, disabled WC alarms, lift & escalator monitoring / alarms, etc.
The most remarkable part of the presentation was the Final Conclusions: With a total CO2 emissions saving of 6,821 tons per year, a total cost saving of £1,362,498 saving per year, which leads to a final payback period of only 2.8 years for the whole project.
Please, contact us if you would like to receive more information about these remarkable projects.
As for the KNX International Forum, we wish them the best of lucks for the following editions.
Anyway, there were also interesting conferences, like the applauded intervention from manufacturer Intesis, who talked about HVAC and saving methods.
But what we found especially interesting was the contribution of two private companies who shared their experiences in the field of Energy Efficiency and which we have extracted here:
Project: Hotel Condes de Barcelona
David Blanco Pérez from the company IJT S.L. presented at the KIF a very interesting project. They integrated the different systems (illumination, technical alarms, hot water supply, HVAC, pumps, tanks…) of the hotel Condes de Barcelona situated in the Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. IJT achieved the main objective of the KNX integration which was to reduce the energy costs of the Hotel, even though the Hotel was expanded with another 56 suites, by up to 28% (corroborated by real invoices over the years 2007, 2008 and 2009). The energy savings was mainly achieved by the efficient control of the HVAC system by applying different modes and set-point temperatures depending on the usage of the rooms and outside temperatures.
Project: Heathrow T5
Maria La Chica from the English company ATL (Andromeda Telematics Limited) presented at the KIF the impressive 2006 KNX Award Project of the new Airport terminal, Heathrow T5. This is the Largest KNX Project and also the largest DALI lighting Project ever realized in the UK. The whole extension of the project included 2 major terminal buildings, the new flight control tower, major rail & road infrastructure, the energy centre, car parks, 120.000m sq of taxiway designed for A380 Super Jumbo.
The KNX Infrastructure includes 236 IP worlds, 910 KNX lines, 7.000 KNX devices, 64.000 DALI luminaries, lighting control, daylight dimming control, emergency lighting testing & monitoring, lamp failures, lamp hours energy calculation, control & monitoring of central batteries, LV monitoring, main plant monitoring, disabled WC alarms, lift & escalator monitoring / alarms, etc.
The most remarkable part of the presentation was the Final Conclusions: With a total CO2 emissions saving of 6,821 tons per year, a total cost saving of £1,362,498 saving per year, which leads to a final payback period of only 2.8 years for the whole project.
Please, contact us if you would like to receive more information about these remarkable projects.
As for the KNX International Forum, we wish them the best of lucks for the following editions.
23 DE JUNIO DE 2010
KNX ADVANCED COURSE, NOW WITH EXAM
It is one of the three courses certified by the KNXA and the continuation of the KNX Partner Course (also called Basic Course). The KNX Advanced Course is extremely useful, but unfortunately it is not yet as popular as it should, since just a little percentage of partners actually takes it (by the way, Futurasmus Zentrum is one of the very few training centres entitled to impart it)
Its program includes advanced logical functions, HVAC, visualization, constant lighting control, flags, gateways, ETS supplementary tools, etc and it should be a must for any KNX professional.
Also, the KNX Advanced Title is required if you want to take the KNX Tutor Course.
News about this training is that as from June 2010 the trainees must write an exam (which was not the case up to now) in order to achieve the certification.
It is a practical exam with a duration of two hours, in which the applicants will have to solve different kind of exercises in order to show their understanding of the main lessons and practical training, that will definitely help achieve better results in future installations.
Last week (14th to 18th June) Futurasmus Zentrum imparted the first KNX Advanced course with examination.
Its program includes advanced logical functions, HVAC, visualization, constant lighting control, flags, gateways, ETS supplementary tools, etc and it should be a must for any KNX professional.
Also, the KNX Advanced Title is required if you want to take the KNX Tutor Course.
News about this training is that as from June 2010 the trainees must write an exam (which was not the case up to now) in order to achieve the certification.
It is a practical exam with a duration of two hours, in which the applicants will have to solve different kind of exercises in order to show their understanding of the main lessons and practical training, that will definitely help achieve better results in future installations.
Last week (14th to 18th June) Futurasmus Zentrum imparted the first KNX Advanced course with examination.
18 DE MAYO DE 2010
2010 edition of the International KNX Web Site
The 2010 edition of the International KNX Web Site contest is over and we are quite satisfied: the participating sites, from many different countries, were mostly very worthy and some of them rather impressive.
We also thank manufacturers ELSNER, ARCUS and IDDERO for their contribution to make the contest more appealing with the extra prices. But, most important, we are particularly happy with the participation of our web users, who have helped choose the best web site with their many votes from all around the world.
Another goal was also achieved: the partaking web sites have registered an increase in their visits during the duration of the contest and we are very happy about that.
And these are the official winners:
- 1st Place: www.eib-home.de, Germany (gift voucher of 2000 € for KNX components)
- Most Original Web Site: www.haupt.pl, Poland (DMX GATEWAY from ARCUS)
- Web Site with Best Design: www.alternologik.com, Spain (KNX SUNTRACER GPS Weather Station from ELSNER)
As you all know, we also sponsored a draw among the users who gave the maximum score to the web site that has eventually won (EIB Home). The winner of the gift voucher of 500 € for KNX components is Mr. Holger Schult, from the Company HSEG in Germany.
But there are also many things than can be improved and that is what we will do next year! So, keep on working on your web sites because we will be waiting for you in 2011 with more prices!
We also thank manufacturers ELSNER, ARCUS and IDDERO for their contribution to make the contest more appealing with the extra prices. But, most important, we are particularly happy with the participation of our web users, who have helped choose the best web site with their many votes from all around the world.
Another goal was also achieved: the partaking web sites have registered an increase in their visits during the duration of the contest and we are very happy about that.
And these are the official winners:
- 1st Place: www.eib-home.de, Germany (gift voucher of 2000 € for KNX components)
- Most Original Web Site: www.haupt.pl, Poland (DMX GATEWAY from ARCUS)
- Web Site with Best Design: www.alternologik.com, Spain (KNX SUNTRACER GPS Weather Station from ELSNER)
As you all know, we also sponsored a draw among the users who gave the maximum score to the web site that has eventually won (EIB Home). The winner of the gift voucher of 500 € for KNX components is Mr. Holger Schult, from the Company HSEG in Germany.
But there are also many things than can be improved and that is what we will do next year! So, keep on working on your web sites because we will be waiting for you in 2011 with more prices!
