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14 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021
NEW ENERTEX® RGB+CCT LED DIMMER (20A / 5 channels)) Finally a simple way to manage RGB and color temperature!
The German manufacturer Enertex presents its unique dimmer for LED strips KNX LED Dimmsequenzer 20A/5x with unique features on the market.
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This novelty is a great advantage! Now, with LED strips that include RGB+CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) technology we have the opportunity to combine the RGB part with the cool white and warm white control part, automatically generating softer colors and a wider white range, among many other functions.
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Until now, for RGBW lighting, a dedicated RGB color adjustment component independent of the color temperature or white component was required, where the adjustment had to be performed on each of them individually, i.e. in 2 steps. Now, the RGB+CCT technology allows to manage colors and white light in an improved way compared to the usual way.
Enertex has been the first to introduce this mode to the market in the current generation of KNX devices and calls it "RGB extended" and "TW extended".
For the examples described below, RGB+CCT LED strips are considered, which have 3 emitting diodes: One diode with 3 colors for RGB and another 2 white light diodes to achieve dimming within the range of approximately 2,700K to 6,000K.
EXAMPLE OF "EXTENDED RGB":
- Requirement: To achieve a Smoothed Blue tone, taking into account the white tones:
- Normal solution: In normal RGB application or when automatic blending is disabled, to achieve this effect, you have to reduce the saturation, i.e. it is achieved by setting the Blue color to 100% and blending the R and G channels by 50% each.
- Solution with Enertex: Allows the two white channels to be mixed automatically when the saturation of a color value is lowered. This results in a "nicer" white tone than the white tone mixed by the RGBW colors, achieving softer colors, avoiding adjusting the saturation.
The calculation of the color values and the mixing of the white channel is done internally in the device and does not have to be parameterized by the user. Only the desired color temperature of the white LEDs has to be specified.
EXAMPLE OF "EXTENDED TW":
- Requirement: Extend the white range at the lower and upper end of those allowed by the LED strip whites (2,700K to 6,000K):
- Solution with Enertex: The "Extended-TW" application makes it possible to extend the color temperature range of the adjustable white channel by automatically mixing the R, G and B color channels in the same channel, in addition to the temperature values of the two white channels. The user does not have to perform any complex calculations or tests with each individual luminaire. Only the light temperature of the white LEDs has to be specified. The Enertex algorithm automatically determines the optimum control.
Parameterization:
- Warm white color temperature: 2,700 K
- Cool white color temperature: 6,000 K
- Minimum value: 1,000 K
- Maximum value: 10,000 K
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With TW-Extended, by mixing the three RGB color channels, the warm white range is extended down to 1,000 K and the cool white range is extended up to 10,000 K.
So if you are looking for a LED strip for environments where there is indecision about which LED strip to install (RGB, white temperature control, etc..) or you need a control with automatic white balance or HCL (Human Centric Light), then the combination of RGB+CCT LED strips together with the Enertex dimmer is just what you need.
Among many other features, it can control up to 5 RGB+CCT channels and up to 20 A in total* and with a maximum cable length of 50 m* between the dimmer and the lamp (*see configuration in data sheet).
It also supports scenes, sequences, time and day controlled color temperature control (HCL) as well as KNX Data Secure.
The channel assignment in the ETS can be freely configured from all of the following options:
- 5x independent channels (c.i)
- 1x RGB+CCT
- 1x RGBW + 1x c.i.
- 1x RGB + 2x c.i.
- 1x RGB + 1x Tunable White (TW)
- 2x TW + 1x i.c.
- 1x TW + 3x c.i.
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OUTSTANDING FEATURES:
- Five channels, pulse-modulated, max. 20 A total.
- Dimming power up to 480 W
- Variable input and output voltage from 5 to 48 V.
- Also suitable for lamps with high inrush currents (up to 100 A).
- Integrated protection against overvoltage and undervoltage, overcurrent (selective), overtemperature, polarity inversion
- Additional protection functions for power supply and lighting
- Commissioning functions via integrated display and buttons
- Free configuration of the channels
- Accessible in RGB or HSV color space
- Four dimming curves with soft dimming as well as PWM frequencies between 200 and 1200 Hz for optimum dimming results
- RGBCCT - RGBW: extended white balance or extension of tunable white color temperature space by adding R/G/B
- Automatic color temperature mimicking of incandescent lamps (Dim2Warm)
- Time-of-day dimming and day-dependent white control (Human Centric Lighting / HCL)
- Staircase lighting function
- More than 20 predefined sequences and up to 5 freely configurable sequences in RGB or TW operating mode
- Dimming and sequencing, scenes, bit scenes and blocking functions
- Measurement of voltage, current, power, temperature and telegram rate per channel
- Channel-dependent energy and cost meters
- Control of an external KNX switch actuator to switch off the power supply to the LEDs
- Easy installation: no external fuses or distribution terminals required, approved for cable lengths of up to 50 m
- Intelligent generation of pulse patterns to match the load of the power supply (increases the lifetime of the LED power supply)
- Optional encrypted communication with the KNX Data Secure protocol
- Available in two different formats:
       Ceiling version - Ref. 1174-DK
        DIN rail mounting version - Ref. 1174-REG
16 DE JULIO DE 2018
BEST OF LIGHT + BUILDING 2018 - VIDEO COMPILATION
Every second year, the Futurasmus team travels to the light+building in Frankfurt, the most relevant international fair for KNX professionals. This year a total of 2.714 exhibitors from 55 different countries have shown their latest products; over 220.000 visitors from 177 different nationalities had the chance to enjoy this impressive show.
We want to share with you the most important news of the light+building 2018 and the most innovative KNX devices, that is why we have compiled all the videos that we have published every 2 days. You will find push-buttons, KNX Secure devices, DALI gateways, sensors, dimmer, actuators, room controllers, panels, Smart Metering, meters, visualizations, web servers, A/C gateways, interfaces and software.
Here you have all the videos with Best of light+building 2018:
Iddero brought as new the room controller VERSO+IP and capacitive screen HC3.
VÃdeo HERE
Arcus showed at L&B a great variety for Smart Metering, including visualization, sensors and meters.
VÃdeo HERE
Intesis introduced the new configuration software IntesisBox Maps, besides the whole gateways range.
VÃdeo HERE
Do not miss the Interra news showed at Light & Building, among them the Iswitch and Imini.
VÃdeo HERE
From its extensive catalog, Lingg&Janke showed us push-buttons, BCUs for CJC push-buttons, KNX Secure range, meters and interfaces.
VÃdeo HERE
IPAS surprised with new range for μBrick and PowerBlock actuators, pushbuttons, DALI gateways, as well as the new version of the HCC.
VÃdeo HERE
Discover the Touchless push-buttons range (control by approach) which Anigmo showed at Light & Building.
VÃdeo HERE
STEINEL surprised with the new TRUE PRESENCE technology and the presence detectors + people counter HP2.
VÃdeo HERE
BEMI has an interesting management tool for integrators.
VÃdeo HERE
BES brought to L&B the new capacitve push-buttons and thermostats of the CUBIK range, as well as the Smile Dominium, Smart Touch and PPKL panels.
VÃdeo HERE
Interfaces, line couplers, routers, power supplies and apps for ETS are some of the products which TAPKO chose to show in L&B.
VÃdeo HERE
DINUY introduced Laüka push buttons, as well as sensors, actuators and the KNX-RF range.
Video HERE
WEINZIERL brought to light+building their PSU with USB interface, line couplers, Modbus-KNX gateaways, IP Routers and many more products.
Video HERE
ELSNER surprised with many news, including the new weather station Suntracer Pro, INTRA-SEWI range of mini detectors, improved versión of Cala controller, leak sensor with integrated BCU and KNX-RF product range.
Video HERE
From its wide catalog, ESYLUX showed up the Flat, Flat Mini, Basic and Compact Mini.
Video HERE
EKEY showed at l+b the KNX Access control with scenes module, for example,welcome/goodbye scene or intrusion alarm in case of triying to access using an unathorized fingerprint.
Video HERE
TCI showed in light + building the new versión with flush mounting of LUNA screen, as well as the Luna 7-XS Web Panel with own OS compatible with PLCs and web browsers.
Video HERE
Discover the Swiss Garde 360 y los de movimiento Hokuspokus.
Video HERE
ENERTEX exhibited the Alura range and the Multisense room controller with voice control.
Video HERE
BLACK NOVA showed the glass push-buttons range Aria y Alba, as well as the room controllers T-DOT compatible with Amazon Alexa.
Video HERE
The screen and Home Server Zipatile highlighted on Zipato stand.
Video HERE
Know the style and design of EKINEX push-buttons.
Video HERE
Know the Ultra Actuador by TDE with 24 channels.
Video HERE
You have the whole video collection from light+building 2018 in the Youtube playlist HERE.
Full light+building catalog HERE.
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29 DE MAYO DE 2018
THE BEST OF LIGHT & BUILDING 2018 – VIDEO COMPILATION
Every second year, the Futurasmus team travels to the light+building in Frankfurt, the most relevant international fair for KNX professionals. This year a total of 2.714 exhibitors from 55 different countries have shown their latest products; over 220.000 visitors from 177 different nationalities had the chance to enjoy this impressive show.
We want to share with you the most important news of the light+building 2018 and the most innovative KNX devices, that is why we have compiled all the videos that we have published every 2 days. You will find push-buttons, KNX Secure devices, DALI gateways, sensors, dimmer, actuators, room controllers, panels, Smart Metering, meters, visualizations, web servers, A/C gateways, interfaces and software.
Here you have all videos with the best of light+building 2018 published so far:
- MDT
MDT introduced many news at Light & Building, such as new Smart Glass push-buttons, KNX Secure range, Dali gateways, sensors, dimmers and actuators.
VÃdeo HERE
- IDDERO
Iddero brought as new the room controller VERSO+IP and capacitive screen HC3.
VÃdeo HERE
- ARCUS
Arcus showed at L&B a great variety for Smart Metering, including visualization, sensors and meters.
VÃdeo HERE
- INTESIS
Intesis introduced the new configuration software IntesisBox Maps, besides the whole gateways range.
VÃdeo HERE
- INTERRA
Do not miss the Interra news showed at Light & Building, among them the Iswitch and Imini.
VÃdeo HERE
- LINGG&JANKE
From its extensive catalog, Lingg&Janke showed us push-buttons, BCUs for CJC push-buttons, KNX Secure range, meters and interfaces.
VÃdeo HERE
- IPAS
IPAS surprised with new range for μBrick and PowerBlock actuators, pushbuttons, DALI gateways, as well as the new version of the HCC.
VÃdeo HERE
- ANIGMO
Discover the Touchless push-buttons range (control by approach) which Anigmo showed at Light & Building.
VÃdeo HERE
- STEINEL
STEINEL surprised with the new TRUE PRESENCE technology and the presence detectors + people counter HP2.
VÃdeo HERE
- BEMI
BEMI has an interesting management tool for integrators.
VÃdeo HERE
- BES
BES brought to L&B the new capacitve push-buttons and thermostats of the CUBIK range, as well as the Smile Dominium, Smart Touch and PPKL panels.
VÃdeo HERE
- TAPKO
Interfaces, line couplers, routers, power supplies and apps for ETS are some of the products which TAPKO chose to show in L&B.
VÃdeo HERE
You have the whole video collection from light+building 2018 in the Youtube playlist HERE.
Do not miss the videos with the most important news of light+building 2018 and remember every 2 days we publish new video. Follow us in our Youtube channel or facebook.
Take advantage of the opportunity of up to a 30% additional discount* with our light+building 2018 special offers. Check the promotions HERE.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us via telephone +34.965.95.95.11 or e-mail commercial@futurasmus-knxgroup.com.
23 DE MAYO DE 2018
THE BEST OF LIGHT & BUILDING 2018 – VIDEO COMPILATION
Every second year, the Futurasmus team travels to the light+building in Frankfurt, the most relevant international fair for KNX professionals. This year a total of 2.714 exhibitors from 55 different countries have shown their latest products; over 220.000 visitors from 177 different nationalities had the chance to enjoy this impressive show.
We want to share with you the most important news of the light+building 2018 and the most innovative KNX devices, that is why we have compiled all the videos that we have published every 2 days. You will find push-buttons, KNX Secure devices, DALI gateways, sensors, dimmer, actuators, room controllers, panels, Smart Metering, meters, visualizations, web servers, A/C gateways, interfaces and software.
Here you have all videos with the best of light+building 2018 published so far:
- MDT
MDT introduced many news at Light & Building, such as new Smart Glass push-buttons, KNX Secure range, Dali gateways, sensors, dimmers and actuators.
VÃdeo HERE
- IDDERO
Iddero brought as new the room controller VERSO+IP and capacitive screen HC3.
VÃdeo HERE
- ARCUS
Arcus showed at L&B a great variety for Smart Metering, including visualization, sensors and meters.
VÃdeo HERE
- INTESIS
Intesis introduced the new configuration software IntesisBox Maps, besides the whole gateways range.
VÃdeo HERE
- INTERRA
Do not miss the Interra news showed at Light & Building, among them the Iswitch and Imini.
VÃdeo HERE
- LINGG&JANKE
From its extensive catalog, Lingg&Janke showed us push-buttons, BCUs for CJC push-buttons, KNX Secure range, meters and interfaces.
VÃdeo HERE
- IPAS
IPAS surprised with new range for μBrick and PowerBlock actuators, pushbuttons, DALI gateways, as well as the new version of the HCC.
VÃdeo HERE
- ANIGMO
Discover the Touchless push-buttons range (control by approach) which Anigmo showed at Light & Building.
VÃdeo HERE
- STEINEL
STEINEL surprised with the new TRUE PRESENCE technology and the presence detectors + people counter HP2.
VÃdeo HERE
- BEMI
BEMI has an interesting management tool for integrators.
VÃdeo HERE
You have the whole video collection from light+building 2018 in the Youtube playlist HERE.
Do not miss the videos with the most important news of light+building 2018 and remember every 2 days we publish new video. Follow us in our Youtube channel or facebook.
Take advantage of the opportunity of up to a 30% additional discount* with our light+building 2018 special offers. Check the promotions HERE.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us via telephone +34.965.95.95.11 or e-mail commercial@futurasmus-knxgroup.com.
15 DE MAYO DE 2018
IPAS - SPECIAL OFFER LIGHT & BUILDING 2018 – UP TO 20% ADDITIONAL OFF
Since 1996, when IPAS was established, has developed and manufactured innovative devices, as well as visualization and management software. Many integrators trust IPAS, not only in residential buildings, also in large projects such as airports, stadiums, luxury hotels and museums. As a result, IPAS offers a range of products that meet the requirements demanded by KNX professionals, as well as end-users.
We have selected a total of seven products from the extensive IPAS catalog, in order to offer you a special offer for the Light & Building 2018. PowerBlock actuators, μBrick, DALI gateways, KNXnet/IP gateways and the HCC web server are included.
Take advantage of the opportunity from up to a 20% additional discount* until June 30. You can check the products offered here:
- 4101-145-01 → Gateway DALI e64 (64 ECGs , 16 groups), web server
4101-145-11 → Gateway DaliControl gc16 (64 ECGs , 16 groups)
3622-141-11 → Visualization with web server Home Control Center (HCC 3.0)
3622-141-07-0B → Gateway CB NCI KNXnet/IP (5 tunelling connections), programming devices
3622-141-17 → Gateway CB IP-R KNXnet/IP Router (5 tunelling connections), 1 object server connection, programming devices
77024-180-01 → Multi-function actuator PowerBlock o8, 8 outputs 16A (8 On/Off or 4 shutter/blinds)
72130-180-11 → Blind actuator μBrick si36, 3 output channels and 6 inputs, máx. 10A resistive loads
Do not miss the offer*, and contact us to request an offer via telephone +34.965.95.95.11 or e-mail commercial@futurasmus-knxgroup.com.
* Limited offer to 1 pc. per customer. Available for orders until June 30, for detailed products. Ask our sales department.